-1Scene XXII: Saturday night, at the Premiere

Drake and Sally are sitting at a table enjoying a snack of pizza and Mocha Cola. Drake has been very gracious all night. He opened his car door for Sally, pulled out her chair for her, and listened intently about her life. He even paid attention the entire time. Girl after girl walked past, and he didn't even notice. Girls that would have normally given him whiplash from looking at them so fast didn't exist in his mind.

Sally on the other hand is becoming more and more incensed about the situation. She was told by the girls of Belleview that Drake was the catch that everyone wanted to be with. Even though most of the girls had already dated him, and were upset about how he treated them, Sally was excited at the proposition. She wasn't interested in a relationship. She was interested in what Drake was supposed to be: a quick lay and then move on. She pretended to be sweet because she wanted Drake to take notice of her.

She lied about her past. She told him that she was a cheerleader and came from a very strict home. Her father is a Naval officer, recently stationed in San Diego after spending two years in Guam. She wanted to experience life in a normal school on the mainland, and hoped that Drake would "show her the ropes". What she didn't let him know is that she was the resident slut at her previous school. She ran through the entire male population, and was looking for fresh meat.

Drake: So, how was it living on Guam? It's a tiny island. What did you guys do for fun?

Sally: Well, there really wasn't much to do, but we managed. We watched a lot of movies, and the beach was a popular hangout. It was hard to avoid the beach actually.

Drake: Wow, so it sounds like you made do with what you had, huh?

Sally: Yeah

Sally is quickly getting bored with the conversation. She wished there wasn't another 45 minutes till the movie started. She wanted to get him in the dark and make out with him so bad. Then maybe go to the beach and have sex in the back of his car. What was wrong with him? Where is the Drake people told me about?

Drake: Wow, it's another 45 minutes till the movie starts… How about we skip the movie and I take you to the beach. Would you like that?

Sally couldn't believe what she was hearing! Maybe this is the Drake she's been hoping would come out!

Drake offered Sally his arm and escorted her to his car. He graciously opened her door and allowed her in. He started the car and shot her a smile. Finally, Sally thought. But the smile she saw was not the smile he was giving. Drake wanted to be nice and gentlemanly.

They arrived at the beach, and he went to open her door. She looked at him puzzled.

Drake: Come on, you have to feel the sand in between your toes. It's the most wonderful feeling!

Sally: Drake? Are you serious? You brought me here to walk in the sand?

Drake: Why? Is that a problem? I thought you might like that?

Drake looked both confused and disappointed. He couldn't understand why she was raising such a stink.

Sally: I was told that you are quite the ladies man. I thought that we could dispense with the small talk and get right down to business.

Drake: What? Are you kidding me? You want me to treat you like I treated the other girls?

Sally: What's wrong with that?

Drake: I can't believe you! All this time, I thought you were a really nice girl, and I was enjoying my change of heart. Why did you do this?

Sally: Come on. What's the big deal? You do what you normally do, and you don't have to call me again. I'm actually ok with it. I don't want a relationship either.

Drake: So, you figured I'd use you for sex. Hmmm. This is different. You were expecting it before it happened.

Drake was crushed. He thought this date was going so well. He now despised the sight of her, and wanted to get her home as quickly as possible.

Drake: Sally, I think I should take you home now.

Sally: Why? I thought we were having fun.

Drake: No, you were having fun. I think that you need to go home.

Drake got back into his car and got to Sally's house as quickly as the law would allow. He pulled into the driveway. Sally expected him to open the door for her, but he wasn't budging. She shot him a look as if to say "Thanks a lot!" and let herself out of the car, slamming the door behind her. What a huge disappointment! She wasted a whole evening. Wait till the girls at school hear about this!

Drake headed home angry but satisfied with himself. While he was happy that he stuck to his goal of being a gentleman, but was upset that despite his efforts, he was still considered a jerk.

He stewed the entire ride home.