Mr. Lee: Alright boys, front and center!
(The boys, except Virgil, who's taking study hall, comply. He paces before them) Well, aren't you just the bunch to send off to graduation and out into the world?... Yeah, and prom's next Saturday. Richard, rumor has it you'll be going with Frieda Goren. Nice. Francis Stone... Who's the lucky lady?
Francis: Madelyn Spaulding.
Mr. Lee: ... Lucky girl... Do any of you ever stop to think that Virgil Hawkins has feelings? Do any of you ever stop to think? Wipe that smirk off your face, Nick!
... Y'know, boys, life is all about choices and making the right choice... You all made the wrong one yesterday. It was shitty... A real SHITTY thing!
Richie: I'm sorry!
Mr. Lee: ... Excuse me?
Richie: ... I'm sorry.
Derek: ... Same.
Mr. Lee: Well, that's nice of you to say, boys. But you should be apologizing to Virgil.
(Ray laughs, but his glare silences him)
This is how it's gonna do down. You're all gonna apologize to Virgil.
Nick/Ray/Kevin: What?!
Francis: No! I won't!
Mr. Lee: It's all up to you, Francis. It's up to all of you.
Francis: And if we don't?
Mr. Lee: You wanna find out? (He goes off to get Virgil)
Francis: That damn Vicious Hawkins! This is all his fault!
Richie: Shut up, Francis.
Francis: Why are you taking his side?!
Richie: Well... What did Virgil ever even do to you?! Or any of us?! Sure, he isn't the best person, but-
Francis: Well, it looks like we got a self-righteous prick amongst us! Didn't you throw a sock at him?!
Derek: Only because you wouldn't leave him alone, man! We both feel bad about it.
Francis: Oh, you feel bad? They feel bad, guys! THEY FEEL BAD!
Richie: SHUT UP, FRANCIS! I AM SICK OF YOUR SHIT! YOU ARE SUCH AN ASSHOLE!
(Francis is stunned for a moment. He's about to speak, but is interrupted when Mr. Lee enters with Virgil, who looks uncomfortable)
Mr. Lee: Okay, boys. You've all got something you want to say to Virgil. Who's first?
(Richie and Derek step forward)
Richie: Virgil... I'm so sorry.
Derek: Same, man. We were both major dicks.
(Virgil doesn't look at them, but nods slightly)
Mr. Lee: Nick.
Nick: (He shrugs) Sorry, Virgil.
Mr. Lee: Your turn, Ray.
(We walks past Virgil, muttering)
Ray: Sorry.
Mr. Lee: Kevin.
Kevin: Sorry.
(Francis stands with his arms crossed)
Mr. Lee: Let's hear it, Francis.
Francis: When damn pigs fly!
Mr. Lee: We don't have all day, Stone!
(Seeing no choice, Francis sighs deeply and puts on his "sincere" face)
Francis: Virgil... I...
(Virgil looks up, wondering if he'll actually apologize... Then Francis gets in his face)
Francis: VIRGIL HAWKINS EATS SHIT!
(Virgil grabs Francis by the front of his shirt as the boys except Richie and Derek break out in laughter. Mr. Lee steps in to break up the fight, then has Virgil sit on the bleachers)
Mr. Lee: That's it, Stone. You're out of the Prom!
Francis: What?!
Mr. Lee: You heard me!
Francis: You can't do this!
Mr. Lee: Watch me. (Francis storms past him. He grabs his arm) The period's not over! There's still ten minutes!
Francis: Stick it up your ass!
(Francis shoves Lee, And he shoves him back, making him trip and fall to the ground. The boys laugh at him)
Mr. Lee: Class dismissed!
Francis: (Gets up, humiliated) My dad is a lawyer! He will sue your ass!
Mr. Lee: Shut it!
Francis: You'll never get another job teaching!
Mr. Lee: (To the other boys) Get moving! All of you!
(They leave)
Francis: Guys! He can't get away with this! If we stay together, we'll-
Mr. Lee: Out!
Francis: (Desperate) Ray... Nick... Rich!
Richie: Shut up, Francis- just shut up!
Derek: Not everything's about you!
Francis: (Enraged) This isn't over! Not by a long shot!
(Mr. Lee sits down next to Virgil)
Mr. Lee: Virgil, I'm sorry. If I'd had any idea it was going to turn out like this, I would have never-
Virgil: It wasn't your fault.
Mr. Lee: Well, hopefully missing out on Prom will teach him a lesson. And he can't ruin it for you.
Virgil: What? I'm not going.
Mr. Lee: Why not?
Virgil: Well... I'm different.
Mr. Lee: That's not a bad thing.
Virgil: Well, they've all got someone to go with.
Mr. Lee: You'll find someone, kid.
Virgil: (Smiling sadly) No, I won't.
Mr. Lee: Alright, let's try something out. Pretend the right someone comes up to you and says, "Virgil, will you be my date for Prom?" (Virgil seems caught up in the fantasy) What would you say?
Virgil: No.
Mr. Lee: Virgil, why not?
Virgil: I'm not... The most attractive guy.
Mr. Lee: Don't say that. You are a regular modern-day Casanova. (Virgil still looks unsure) Get over here. (He takes him into the locker room and puts him in front of a mirror) See? That is one handsome guy.
So many years
You faced the world alone
Frightened that life might pass you by
Then they appear
Someone who smiles at you
This is no time to question why
Love can find you when you least expect
Funny how two lives connect
That's how it starts
Two unsuspecting hearts
Let yourself go
Give someone half a chance
Maybe they're waiting just for you
You never know
This could be paradise
Maybe your dreams just might come true
And you never know how things may go
Once you share that first 'Hello'
That's how it starts
Two unsuspecting hearts
Virgil: I don't know, Mr. Lee.
Mr. Lee: And you never will if you don't give it a chance. Now listen, you are a handsome young man.
Virgil: Me?
Mr. Lee: Yes, you! You're the kind of guy girls would love! Move your hair out of your face, show that nice bone structure. And with the perfect suit, Virgil, you'll look stunning.
In a world where nothing's sure and
Nothing's ever guaranteed
You should trust the way you feel
That's the only thing that's real
It's like magic how your spirit soars
Once you feel their hand in yours
That's how it starts
Two unsuspecting hearts
Virgil:
In a world where nothing's sure and
Nothing's ever guaranteed!
Mr. Lee:
Nothing's guaranteed!
Virgil:
You should trust the way you feel!
Mr. Lee:
Trust the way you feel!
Virgil:
That's the only...
Virgil/Mr. Lee:
... Thing that's real!
It's like magic how your spirit soars!
Virgil:
Once you feel their hand in yours!
Mr. Lee:
That's how it...
Virgil:
That's how it...
Mr. Lee:
That's how it starts!
Virgil/Mr. Lee:
Two unsuspecting hearts!