Later today I am leaving to spend some time in a place that doesn't have internet, so I will not be able to update until I get back, which will be sometime on Friday. Sorry!
Disclaimer: I do not own Dead Poets Society. Otherwise I wouldn't be writing fanfiction.
INT. TODD'S ROOM-VERY EARLY MORNING
The clock on Todd's bedside table reads six o'clock. The sun hasn't even begun to rise. Neil is sitting on Todd's bed, bouncing. Todd is curled up on his side, still fast asleep.
NEIL
[still bouncing]
Todd...Todd...wake up. Wake up, Todd, wake up!
TODD
[groaning, his eyes still closed]
Neil, you know the bathroom's down the hall. You don't have to wake me up to tell me you're going.
NEIL
[giggling]
No, Todd, it's not that. Come on, wake up!
TODD
Why?
NEIL
Because it's Christmas!
Todd looks at the clock.
TODD
It's also six o'clock in the morning.
NEIL
[excitedly]
So?
TODD
So, I want to go back to sleep.
NEIL
But I want to go open presents!
TODD
You can snuggle with me if we go back to sleep.
NEIL
Damn, you know just how to get to me.
Todd and Neil snuggle together. The lighting slowly brightens as the sun rises. When the clock reads eight o'clock Neil begins to stir again.
NEIL
Can we get up now?
TODD
I suppose so.
INT. ANDERSON LIVING ROOM-MORNING
Todd and Neil walk into the living room where Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Anderson and Jeffery are sitting, talking. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and Jeffery are all dressed. Todd and Neil are still in their pajamas. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and Jeffery all look up when Neil and Todd walk in.
MRS. ANDERSON
There you are, I was just about to come wake you. Todd, darling, did you honestly not have enough sense to fix that bed head before coming out here?
Todd's hands shoot up to his head. He tries to fix his messy hair, but it doesn't work.
MRS. ANDERSON
In fact, why don't you two go get dressed, make yourselves presentable. And then we'll open gifts.
TODD
Yes, mother.
Todd and Neil walk out of the room.
INT. TODD'S ROOM-MORNING
Todd and Neil are both finishing "making themselves presentable."
TODD
You ready?
NEIL
Almost. I just have to do one more thing.
Todd looks Neil up and down. Neil appears to be ready.
TODD
Yeah, and what is that?
NEIL
Give you a Christmas kiss.
TODD
Is there even such a thing?
NEIL
There is now.
Todd chuckles. Todd's chuckle is silenced by Neil kissing him. There is a knock on the door. Todd and Neil break apart, looking themselves over-checking for winkles and such.
MRS. ANDERSON
[through the door]
Todd, darling, are the two of you almost ready? Your father and brother are getting hungry, and would like to start breakfast.
TODD
We're coming!
INT. ANDERSON KITCHEN-MORNING
Mr. and Mrs. Anderson are all sitting around the kitchen table, plates of breakfast sitting in front of them. There are two plates-already served with food-sitting on the table-presumably for Todd and Neil.
MRS. ANDERSON
That's better, dears. Sit down so we can eat.
Todd and Neil sit down. Everyone begins eating.
INT. ANDERSON LIVING ROOM-MORNING
Mr. Anderson sits in an armchair, Mrs. Anderson and Jeffery sit on the couch, and Todd and Neil sit on the floor, not too far from the tree. There is already some wrapping paper sitting on the ground in a neat pile, and gifts scattered a few places, so it is clear that some gifts have already been opened.
MRS. ANDERSON
Todd, dear, that blue one there, is for you. From your father and I.
JEFFERY
It's from me too.
MR. ANDERSON
Yes, your brother helped us picking it out.
Todd reaches for the gift and mumbles a thank you. Todd pulls back the wrapping paper to reveal two plain covered books with generic, un-descriptive titles.
TODD
[looking around at his parents and his brother]
Thank you.
MRS. ANDERSON
You're welcome, darling. Your brother quite enjoyed those books when he was your age, so you should enjoy them as well.
JEFFERY
Yes, share them with Neil. I'm sure he'll enjoy them as well.
Todd and Neil both nod politely. Neil leans towards Todd and whispers.
NEIL
You wanna get out of here? We can exchange gifts in your room-get away from this awkwardness.
Todd nods in response to Neil. Todd and Neil both stand up and leave the room. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and Jeffery don't notice.
INT. TODD'S ROOM-LATE MORNING
Todd and Neil sit on Todd's bed, both cross legged and facing each other. They both have a wrapped gift in their lap.
NEIL
You go first.
TODD
No, you go first.
NEIL
No, really, you go fist.
TODD
At the same time?
NEIL
[chuckling]
You and your brilliance, here to save the day once again.
Todd blushes as the two exchange the gifts they're holding. They look at each other, and then both start to pull back the wrapping. Before either of them get very far Neil speaks.
NEIL
Wait, wait, wait.
Todd pauses mid opening gift.
NEIL
I want to see your reaction when you open it.
TODD
I want to see your reaction too.
They stare at each other, silently communicating.
TODD
Fine, I'll go first.
Neil smiles, and sets his gift aside. Todd tears away the wrapping to reveal a nice notebook with a very nice cover and a very fancy looking pen. There is a note card that states "for your poetry"
NEIL
Poetry as good as yours deserves to be written in something as equally beautiful.
Todd looks up at Neil, his eyes slightly watery. When he speaks his voice is barely above a whisper, although there is love dripping off of every word.
TODD
Thank you.
Neil reaches to wipe away the single tear that has leaked out of Todd's eyes. When Neil speaks his voice is just as soft, and just as filled with love as Todd's.
NEIL
Hey, don't cry.
Todd tries to stop himself from letting any more tears fall.
TODD
It's just...that was the sweetest thing anybody has ever said to me.
Neil smiles and kisses Todd tenderly. After a few moments Todd pushes Neil away gently.
TODD
[giggling]
You still have to open your gift silly.
NEIL
[almost as if he had forgotten about his present-and Christmas-completely]
Oh yea!
Neil picks up his gift and tears at the wrapping like a little child. Soon there is shredded wrapping paper all over Todd's bed and the surrounding floor, and a book in Neil's lap. The words "The Illustrated William Shakespeare classic-A Midsummer's Night Dream" are across the cover of the book in gold writing. The cover has a very nice illustration of the story inside.
TODD
I mean, I know you probably have most of it memorized already, but...
NEIL
Todd, stop, it's perfect.
TODD
Really?
NEIL
Really, but not as perfect as you.
TODD
You're so cheesy.
NEIL
But you love it.
TODD
[chuckling]
Yes, I do.
NEIL
Hey! Do you wanna go play in the snow?
Todd nods excitedly.
EXT. THE ANDERSON'S BACKYARD-LATE MORNING
Todd and Neil stand just outside the back door. Both of them are wearing many layers-bundled up against the cold. They are both just standing on the stoop-looking out at the undisturbed snow. Suddenly Neil scoops up a handful of snow, and launches it at Todd.
TODD
Hey!
NEIL
[laughing]
I had to start the fun somehow!
Todd laughs, then throws a snowball at Neil. Neil runs off into the back yard, Todd following closely behind him. They throw snowballs at each other for a while before moving on to building a snowman. Todd and Neil are laying in the snow making snow angels when the back door opens and Mrs. Anderson is standing there.
MRS. ANDERSON
Come inside and get out of those wet clothes, dears, it's time for lunch.
TODD
Yes, mother.
NEIL
Yes, ma'am.
INT. ANDERSON KITCHEN-AFTERNOON
Todd and Neil are sitting at the table, having just finished their lunches. Mrs. Anderson is moving around the kitchen, putting some freshly baked cookies on a plate. Mr. Anderson and Jeffery are nowhere to be seen. Todd and Neil are both shivering slightly, still cold from their time in the snow.
MRS. ANDERSON
Should I make you boys some hot coco to warm you up?
NEIL
That would be nice, thank you.
Todd and Neil sit in silence as Mrs. Anderson makes the hot coco. The way they are looking at each other makes it seem as if they are having a silent conversation, although there is no way of telling what they're communicating about. Mrs. Anderson finishes making the hot coco and sits a mug down in front of each boy. The look on her face is almost mother-ish, although it is clear it is forced.
TODD
Mother, can we take these to my room?
MRS. ANDERSON
Todd, you know we have rules against food in the bedrooms.
NEIL
Please, Mrs. Anderson? We promise we'll be careful.
MRS. ANDERSON
[a pained expression on her face]
Well, I suppose so. But be extra careful, boys, I don't want to find stains on anything.
NEIL
Of course not, Mrs. Anderson. We'll be super careful, I promise.
TODD
Thank you, mother.
MRS. ANDERSON
Todd, take some cookies to your father on the way. Go ahead and take that whole plate, I have more coming out of the oven.
TODD
Yes, mother.
Todd and Neil stand up, each picking up their mugs of hot cocoa, Todd also picking up the plate of cookies on the table. When the two are out of sight and earshot of the kitchen, Todd urges Neil to take some cookies.
TODD
Take some cookies and go back to the room. I'll meet you there after I deliver these to my father.
Neil takes some cookies and the two head separate ways.
INT. TODD'S ROOM-AFTERNOON
Todd and Neil are cuddling in Todd's bed. Todd is curled up in Neil's arms. There is a content, almost sleepy look on both of their faces. Neil kisses Todd.
NEIL
Mmm...you taste like hot cocoa.
TODD
[giggling]
You taste like it too.
NEIL
I rather like it. This whole tasting chocolate when we kiss thing. Perhaps I should just eat chocolate right before I kiss you from now on.
TODD
[groaning, although obviously not mad]
Neil...I'm never going to be able to look at chocolate the same way again.
NEIL
[smiling smugly]
Good.
INT. TODD'S ROOM-NIGHT
Todd and Neil both sit on the bed, looking at the clock, which reads 11:59 pm. When the clock hits midnight Todd and Neil turn to face each other, both of them smiling.
NEIL
Happy New Year, Todd.
TODD
Happy New Year, Neil.
They kiss.
Again, I will not be able to update again until Friday, as I will not have internet until then.