[MONDAY, Health Class, 1:20, TINO and LOR are both in the class, yet not
sitting next to each other because it's arranged alphabetically.]
MRS. MARTINEZ: Alright, well, as we've only got about four weeks left of school, so we're starting our last topic in Health Class. Sex.
[The class cheers.]
MRS. MARTINEZ: You know, a lot of this unit has to do with sexually transmitted diseases. Just because something has something remotely to do with sex doesn't mean it's good.
LAIRD: DUDE! SHE SAID "SEX"!
MRS. MARTINEZ: Also, in this unit, we'll talk about pregnancy prevention, and the process of childbirth. First off, does anyone have any questions regarding sex?
[Dozens of hands go up.]
MRS. MARTINEZ: *Appropriate* questions.
[All the hands go down but LAIRD's.]
MRS. MARTINEZ: Any appropriate question or questions not asked by Laird Princeton?
[All hands go down.]
MRS. MARTINEZ: Greeeeeaaaaaaaat.
[LOR half-raises her hand.]
MRS. MARTINEZ: Yes, Lor?
LOR: Well. I was just wondering. let's say you had sex. how soon would you be able to know you're pregnant?
MRS. MARTINEZ: Well. you wouldn't really be able to suspect it until after you realize you haven't had your period, generally by that time your pregnancy will show up on a pregnancy test.
LOR: But. you know. condoms. and stuff. they make it almost impossible to get pregnant.
MRS. MARTINEZ: Oh, I certainly wouldn't say that. They do help though, but it's safer just to practice abstinence.
LOR: And what about STDs and stuff. I mean. Okay, hypothetical situation. but if you're a virgin and who you have sex with is a virgin. you can't get any STDs.
MRS. MARTINEZ: Well. there's two things possibly wrong with that, A) Either you or him might have gotten it from a parent, generally you'll know if you got it from your mother, yet you can't always be sure with the other, and B) The other person might lie to you and say they're a virgin, and they're not.
LOR: Oh, he is, my hypothetical guy.
MRS. MARTINEZ: Well, then theoretically a person should be just fine. [Turns to another student who has their hand raised.] Yes, Linda?
[LOR, looking around, notices TINO staring at her, suspiciously, LOR quickly turns back to the teacher.]
(MONDAY, After Health Class, 1:45, LOR walks out of the classroom, closely followed by TINO.)
TINO: What the hell was that?
LOR: What the hell was what?
TINO: All those questions.
LOR: What? Isn't it good for me to be curious in the topic we're studying?
TINO: You and Thompson, you're not. you're not having sex are you?
LOR: Oh pshh, don't make me laugh. ha ha ha.
TINO: Lor, you know you suck at lying. You are, aren't you?
LOR: Oh Tino relax.
TINO: RELAX?!?! You're barely 15!
LOR: Look, having sex at our age isn't that big of deal. I'm sure Carver has dozens of times.
TINO: No, he hasn't. You think if Carver had had sex he would ever be able to shut up about it?
LOR: Good point. But, Look Tino, Thompson and I have been going out for a long time now.
TINO: You've barely been going out longer than Tish and I have been!
LOR: You and Tish just aren't at the same emotional place, Thompson and I are in love!
TINO: Love, yeah, right.
LOR: It's true. What makes you think we'll break up?
TINO (voice laden with sarcasm): Don't get me wrong Tish, I know most 9th grade relationships end in *marriage*, but still, it's a possibility.
LOR: Most 9th grade relationships also last 2 or 3 months, Thompson and I have been going out for 9 month now. If someone had gotten pregnant the moment we started going out they're baby would be-
TINO: Yeah. I got that. and it's funny you mention pregnancy.
LOR: Ooh. I walked right into that one.
TINO: You seemed awfully worried about the fact that you may be pregnant.
LOR: Well, I should have gotten my period starting on Saturday, and it's Monday now, and I still don't have it. So. I don't know. I might be.
TINO: Did he use a-?
LOR: Yes.
TINO: Were you on the-?
LOR: Yes!
TINO: Did you try-?
LOR: Everything! I'm not sure we even HAD sex!
TINO: How long has this been going on?
LOR: I don't know. a few months ago. But look, Tino, you've got it wrong. Thompson and I are in love, and like he said, 'If two people are in love, there's no reason why they shouldn't prove it.'
TINO: Ohhh, so all this was THOMPSON'S idea? Hmm. he's reminding me of someone.
LOR: If you're talking about Carver.
TINO: Of course I'm talking about Carver! Although Carver's got some class because he hasn't slept with anybody yet.
LOR: It isn't the same thing at all Tino! Carver never goes out with anyone for longer than a month or two, Thompson and I have been going out forever.
TINO: Don't you see? Carver breaks up with girls because he gets bored too quickly, he's jerky yet he doesn't really have that negative of intentions. By staying with you Thompson ensures that he's constantly going to have someone to screw. He's going about this much smarter than Carver is.
LOR: Or maybe he just loves me!
TINO: Yeah. sure. love.
LOR: Look, just because you're upset because you're going out with a prude like Tish.
TINO: Tish isn't a prude, she's just not a slut.
LOR: What did you call me?
TINO: Okay, Lor, I'm sorry, that was uncalled for, I didn't.
LOR (tearing up): Fuck you, Tino! Why don't you just run back to your girlfriend, Little Miss Perfect. Don't waste your time talking to a little slut like me, I don't need you! I have Thompson.
[SHE runs away.]
(TUESDAY, 7:10 AM, Bus Stop. TINO stands waiting, LOR approaches, cautiously)
LOR: .Tino?
[TINO turns quickly.]
TINO: Lor! I'm so sorry for the way I was acting.
LOR: No. it's okay. Look can we talk?
TINO: Of course.
LOR (tearing up): Well. when I got home from school last night, I called Thompson to tell him about my concerns about that I might be pregnant.
TINO: And.?
LOR (sobbing): He said that "It wasn't working out. and that he thought we had taken things to far." And then he just hung up on me! But. but he's the one who pushed us into going that far! He's the one who said if I loved him I should-
[SHE begins to cry to hard for words to get out, TINO rushes up and hugs her.]
TINO: I can't believe him! I'm going to go. I'm going to go and beat him up.
LOR: Tino. I don't think you getting your ass kicked is the solution here. I'm just. I thought we were in love, you know?
TINO: It's okay, Lor. You don't need a scum-bag like him. If you're pregnant you'll still have Tish, Carver and I to depend on. You know we'd be here for you no matter what.
LOR: Well. see. later that night. I got my period. so. I'm okay.
TINO: Oh thank god! That's great news!
LOR: Yeah. You were right though, Tino. About everything, I should have listened to you right away. I'm not going to have sex again for a long time, and when I do, it'll be with someone very special.
[Slowly, THEIR hug breaks.]
TINO: Well that's good. I'm just so sorry you had to go through all this.
LOR: I'll be okay. I'm tough.
[SHE gives a last sob and then gives a brave smile.]
LOR: Can you do me a favor. Can you not tell Carver or Tish about this? It's embarrassing enough that you know about it.
TINO: Of course, no problem. And I hope you know that I'm always someone you can talk to. no matter what. I will always be here for you.
LOR: Yeah, I know. Thanks Tino.
TINO: You just. you need someone who realizes what he has when he has it. Someone who treats you like the great girl you are. You'll find a guy who you love and who you want to be with forever. like me and Tish.
LOR: Yeah. like you. and Tish. Can I have another hug?
[TINO and LOR hug as it slowly fades to black.]
MRS. MARTINEZ: Alright, well, as we've only got about four weeks left of school, so we're starting our last topic in Health Class. Sex.
[The class cheers.]
MRS. MARTINEZ: You know, a lot of this unit has to do with sexually transmitted diseases. Just because something has something remotely to do with sex doesn't mean it's good.
LAIRD: DUDE! SHE SAID "SEX"!
MRS. MARTINEZ: Also, in this unit, we'll talk about pregnancy prevention, and the process of childbirth. First off, does anyone have any questions regarding sex?
[Dozens of hands go up.]
MRS. MARTINEZ: *Appropriate* questions.
[All the hands go down but LAIRD's.]
MRS. MARTINEZ: Any appropriate question or questions not asked by Laird Princeton?
[All hands go down.]
MRS. MARTINEZ: Greeeeeaaaaaaaat.
[LOR half-raises her hand.]
MRS. MARTINEZ: Yes, Lor?
LOR: Well. I was just wondering. let's say you had sex. how soon would you be able to know you're pregnant?
MRS. MARTINEZ: Well. you wouldn't really be able to suspect it until after you realize you haven't had your period, generally by that time your pregnancy will show up on a pregnancy test.
LOR: But. you know. condoms. and stuff. they make it almost impossible to get pregnant.
MRS. MARTINEZ: Oh, I certainly wouldn't say that. They do help though, but it's safer just to practice abstinence.
LOR: And what about STDs and stuff. I mean. Okay, hypothetical situation. but if you're a virgin and who you have sex with is a virgin. you can't get any STDs.
MRS. MARTINEZ: Well. there's two things possibly wrong with that, A) Either you or him might have gotten it from a parent, generally you'll know if you got it from your mother, yet you can't always be sure with the other, and B) The other person might lie to you and say they're a virgin, and they're not.
LOR: Oh, he is, my hypothetical guy.
MRS. MARTINEZ: Well, then theoretically a person should be just fine. [Turns to another student who has their hand raised.] Yes, Linda?
[LOR, looking around, notices TINO staring at her, suspiciously, LOR quickly turns back to the teacher.]
(MONDAY, After Health Class, 1:45, LOR walks out of the classroom, closely followed by TINO.)
TINO: What the hell was that?
LOR: What the hell was what?
TINO: All those questions.
LOR: What? Isn't it good for me to be curious in the topic we're studying?
TINO: You and Thompson, you're not. you're not having sex are you?
LOR: Oh pshh, don't make me laugh. ha ha ha.
TINO: Lor, you know you suck at lying. You are, aren't you?
LOR: Oh Tino relax.
TINO: RELAX?!?! You're barely 15!
LOR: Look, having sex at our age isn't that big of deal. I'm sure Carver has dozens of times.
TINO: No, he hasn't. You think if Carver had had sex he would ever be able to shut up about it?
LOR: Good point. But, Look Tino, Thompson and I have been going out for a long time now.
TINO: You've barely been going out longer than Tish and I have been!
LOR: You and Tish just aren't at the same emotional place, Thompson and I are in love!
TINO: Love, yeah, right.
LOR: It's true. What makes you think we'll break up?
TINO (voice laden with sarcasm): Don't get me wrong Tish, I know most 9th grade relationships end in *marriage*, but still, it's a possibility.
LOR: Most 9th grade relationships also last 2 or 3 months, Thompson and I have been going out for 9 month now. If someone had gotten pregnant the moment we started going out they're baby would be-
TINO: Yeah. I got that. and it's funny you mention pregnancy.
LOR: Ooh. I walked right into that one.
TINO: You seemed awfully worried about the fact that you may be pregnant.
LOR: Well, I should have gotten my period starting on Saturday, and it's Monday now, and I still don't have it. So. I don't know. I might be.
TINO: Did he use a-?
LOR: Yes.
TINO: Were you on the-?
LOR: Yes!
TINO: Did you try-?
LOR: Everything! I'm not sure we even HAD sex!
TINO: How long has this been going on?
LOR: I don't know. a few months ago. But look, Tino, you've got it wrong. Thompson and I are in love, and like he said, 'If two people are in love, there's no reason why they shouldn't prove it.'
TINO: Ohhh, so all this was THOMPSON'S idea? Hmm. he's reminding me of someone.
LOR: If you're talking about Carver.
TINO: Of course I'm talking about Carver! Although Carver's got some class because he hasn't slept with anybody yet.
LOR: It isn't the same thing at all Tino! Carver never goes out with anyone for longer than a month or two, Thompson and I have been going out forever.
TINO: Don't you see? Carver breaks up with girls because he gets bored too quickly, he's jerky yet he doesn't really have that negative of intentions. By staying with you Thompson ensures that he's constantly going to have someone to screw. He's going about this much smarter than Carver is.
LOR: Or maybe he just loves me!
TINO: Yeah. sure. love.
LOR: Look, just because you're upset because you're going out with a prude like Tish.
TINO: Tish isn't a prude, she's just not a slut.
LOR: What did you call me?
TINO: Okay, Lor, I'm sorry, that was uncalled for, I didn't.
LOR (tearing up): Fuck you, Tino! Why don't you just run back to your girlfriend, Little Miss Perfect. Don't waste your time talking to a little slut like me, I don't need you! I have Thompson.
[SHE runs away.]
(TUESDAY, 7:10 AM, Bus Stop. TINO stands waiting, LOR approaches, cautiously)
LOR: .Tino?
[TINO turns quickly.]
TINO: Lor! I'm so sorry for the way I was acting.
LOR: No. it's okay. Look can we talk?
TINO: Of course.
LOR (tearing up): Well. when I got home from school last night, I called Thompson to tell him about my concerns about that I might be pregnant.
TINO: And.?
LOR (sobbing): He said that "It wasn't working out. and that he thought we had taken things to far." And then he just hung up on me! But. but he's the one who pushed us into going that far! He's the one who said if I loved him I should-
[SHE begins to cry to hard for words to get out, TINO rushes up and hugs her.]
TINO: I can't believe him! I'm going to go. I'm going to go and beat him up.
LOR: Tino. I don't think you getting your ass kicked is the solution here. I'm just. I thought we were in love, you know?
TINO: It's okay, Lor. You don't need a scum-bag like him. If you're pregnant you'll still have Tish, Carver and I to depend on. You know we'd be here for you no matter what.
LOR: Well. see. later that night. I got my period. so. I'm okay.
TINO: Oh thank god! That's great news!
LOR: Yeah. You were right though, Tino. About everything, I should have listened to you right away. I'm not going to have sex again for a long time, and when I do, it'll be with someone very special.
[Slowly, THEIR hug breaks.]
TINO: Well that's good. I'm just so sorry you had to go through all this.
LOR: I'll be okay. I'm tough.
[SHE gives a last sob and then gives a brave smile.]
LOR: Can you do me a favor. Can you not tell Carver or Tish about this? It's embarrassing enough that you know about it.
TINO: Of course, no problem. And I hope you know that I'm always someone you can talk to. no matter what. I will always be here for you.
LOR: Yeah, I know. Thanks Tino.
TINO: You just. you need someone who realizes what he has when he has it. Someone who treats you like the great girl you are. You'll find a guy who you love and who you want to be with forever. like me and Tish.
LOR: Yeah. like you. and Tish. Can I have another hug?
[TINO and LOR hug as it slowly fades to black.]
