Disclaimer: I do not own Dead Poets Society. Otherwise I wouldn't be writing fanfiction.
MONTAGE INT. VARIOUS PARTS OF WELTON (CLASSROOMS, STUDENT LOUNGE, ETC)-CHANGES IN LIGHTING
We see the Dead Poets in various parts of their day. In classes, studying in the lounge, having Dead Poet Society meetings. We see Todd and Neil in their room, sometimes reading, sometimes kissing. We see Neil reading the copy of A Midsummer's Night Dream Todd gave him for Christmas. We see Todd writing poetry in his notebook from Neil, using the pen Neil gave him. Numerous times we see Todd looking at the flier for the poetry reading-his face is always twisted with intense thought.
EXT. OLD INDIAN CAVE-AFTERNOON
The Dead Poets are having a meeting. There is a lull in the meeting. The Dead Poets seem more interested in relaxing than having a meeting. Todd has pulled out his poetry notebook and started writing. The poetry reading flier, which is on a bright piece of paper is sticking out of Todd's notebook. Neil notices the flier and makes a grab for it.
NEIL
Todd, what is this?
Todd frantically tries to get the piece of paper back from Neil. Neil is now reading the flier.
TODD
Give it...Neil, give it back!
NEIL
A poetry reading? Todd's going to be in a poetry reading!
TODD
Come on, Neil...no I'm not...
NEIL
Then why do you have this flier, huh?
TODD
...I...I t-thought ab-about it...but I don't think I'm actually going to do it.
NEIL
Why not?
CHARLIE
Wait...hold up...since when does Todd write poetry?
NEIL
Couple months.
TODD
[mumbling]
Longer than that.
There are a few moments of silence.
NEIL
[hopeful, but knowing that he shouldn't be]
So...are you gonna do it?
The other Dead Poets are nodding, encouraging Todd to say yes.
TODD
No.
NEIL
Please...for me?
Todd stand up, notebook and pen in hand, outraged. He grabs the flier back from Neil.
TODD
WHY IS EVERYTHING ALWAYS ABOUT YOU? WHY CAN'T IT BE ABOUT ME EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE!
Todd storms out of the cave. The other Dead Poets sit, shocked.
PITTS
Todd can yell?
MEEKS
Apparently...
CHARLIE
Well, that was unexpected.
NEIL
Shit, guys...I'm going after him.
Neil stands up and follows Todd.