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 to show the passage of a few days. Everything we see makes it clear that Todd and Neil are at odds with each other. It is very clear that they haven't talked at all about Todd's outburst. The other Dead Poets seem to be taking their lead and not bringing it up. Todd and Neil haven't even touched in days.
INT. HALLWAY JUST OUTSIDE THE CHEMISTRY CLASSROOM-AFTERNOON
Chemistry class has just finished and the boys are all moving off down the hallway, excited to be done with classes for the day. Neil hangs back slightly.
NEIL
Hey, Todd, hold up a minute.
Todd looks confused, but hangs back none the less. Todd looks at Neil quizzically.
TODD
So?
NEIL
[nervously]
Have...have you thought about the poetry reading anymore?
TODD
Will you just give it up?
NEIL
No.
TODD
Neil...
KEATING
[off screen-down the hallway]
Everything alright, boys?
Todd and Neil both look towards Mr. Keating, who we can now see.
TODD
Yes, Captain, everything's alright.
NEIL
No, Todd, everything is not "alright."
KEATING
Why don't you boys come with me to my office, and we'll talk thing problem out, okay?
TODD AND NEIL
Yes, Captain.
INT. KEATING'S OFFICE-AFTERNOON
Mr. Keating, Todd and Neil all sit-Todd and Neil next to each other with Mr. Keating facing them.
KEATING
So, boys, what seems to be the problem?
Todd and Neil look at each other, trying to figure out who is going to explain. Neither speaks.
KEATING
Todd, why don't you explain your side of whatever this is.
Todd sighs before starting to speak.
TODD
I was at the public library, getting that book you told me about, and I saw a flier for this poetry reading that's going to be held early next month, where anyone can sign up to perform. I took one, because I thought I might want to do it. I-I didn't tell anybody about it, but Neil found the flier. He p-pressured me to do it, a-and I didn't like that. So I got mad.
KEATING
Ah...Neil?
NEIL
When I found the flier, I got really excited, because Todd's poetry was brilliant that one day in class, and I know he's been spending a lot of time writing. He won't ever share any of it, so I was excited at the possibility of getting to find out what he's been writing, to hear him read it. But then he got mad, and I didn't know what to do to make him un-mad, and...yeah.
KEATING
Well, this is a bit of a predicament, isn't it? Todd, have you made your decision about the poetry reading yet?
TODD
No, I'm still thinking.
NEIL
[angrily]
You told me you weren't going to do it!
TODD
I never said that!
KEATING
Boys, boys, boys. There's no need to yell.
Todd and Neil fall silent, but they refuse to look at each other.
KEATING
Now then, how should we go about solving this?
TODD
I-I just want an apology.
NEIL
Todd...I'm sorry, I really am. I've been trying to say it for days.
TODD
I'm sorry for yelling at you.
NEIL
Don't be silly. I provoked you, you had every reason to yell.
TODD
Can...can you just let me say I'm sorry? It'll make me feel better.
NEIL
Apology accepted.
Todd and Neil both stare at each other for a moment before simultaneously standing up and embracing each other in a tight hug. Mr. Keating sits with a bemused look on his face. Todd and Neil prolong the hug for quite a while, and Mr. Keating eventually gets up and moves deeper into his office.
KEATING
Carry on, boys. Do whatever you need to do to get all of those pent-up emotions out!
NEIL
[whispering to Todd]
We should go back to the room.
Todd nods and the two break apart. They both make to leave the room quite hastily.
NEIL
Thanks, Captain!
TODD
Yeah, thanks!
Todd and Neil rush out of the room. Mr. Keating looks after them, a knowing look on his face.
KEATING
[yelling after the boys]
You should really consider the poetry reading, Mr. Anderson!
INT. TODD AND NEIL'S ROOM-AFTERNOON
Todd and Neil rush into the room. As soon as the door is closed they begin to kiss hungrily, obviously having missed the physical contact from the days they spent fighting.
TODD
I'll do it.
NEIL
The poetry reading?
Todd nods. Neil looks excited for a moment before his face falls.
NEIL
[hurt]
You'll do it for Mr. Keating, but you won't do it for me?
TODD
No, Neil, I'm doing it for me. You. Us. I-I didn't know why you wanted me to do it so badly until you told Mr. Keating, and...
Neil cuts him off with a kiss.
INT. TODD AND NEIL'S ROOM-NIGHT
Todd and Neil are cuddled together Neil's bed. They are clinging together, as if in an attempt to make up for lost time.
TODD
I missed this.
NEIL
Me too.
The two boys fall asleep in each other's arms, worn out from all the fighting.