[St. Felicia Home 2000]
(Adoption Day)
*A Nun is standing in front of a group of mothers and fathers who are looking to adopt*
Nun: Good evening everyone, may I please have your attention. Welcome to our orphanage and thank you for your attendance. Now the children are all in the other room eager to meet you. We implore you to take as much time as you need to get to know the child and be sure you can provide for this child the love and care that the need. Happy adoption day and remember every child deserves a home no matter how big or how small.
*A man about 6'3 with short brown hair, sky blue eyes, average sized square glasses with a clean shave stands with a smile on his face*
Man: You ready honey?
*The woman next to with brown hair down to her shoulders, emerald green eyes, round cheeks and slightly pointed nose looks at him, smiles, then takes a deep breath*
Woman: Yes let's start.
Man: Don't worry we'll find the one.
*He gives her a warm smile and grabs her hand. She looks at their hands then back up at him and smiles back, they begin to walk forward*
*They wander around and stopped to talk to a few children and got to know them*
*As the day went on children were starting to get adopted, taken into the other room for paperwork*
*A lot of time has passed, the woman was worried they weren't going to find the child they could provide for, they've met plenty of children but they didn't think they would be a good fit for the child as parents*
Woman: Sweetie I'm going to the bathroom okay?
Man: Sure.
*The man continues to play with the group of children and getting to know them*
*The woman walks through double doors into a long hall way, she finds the bathroom*
*She looks in the mirror and fixes her hair, then takes another deep breath. She splashes some water on her face*
Woman Internally: Why am I making this so difficult? I need to get my head on straight.
*She takes one more look in the mirror then walks out*
*On her way back down the hall she heard something from one of the classrooms*
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star How I Wonder What You Are.
*The woman was stunned by the beautiful young voice she hears so she followed it*
*She peaks into a room where a little girl is sitting in a chair at a round table drawing*
Little Girl: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star-
*The woman walks in the creak of the door startled the little girl out of the song she stares at the woman who just entered the classroom*
Woman: Hello.
Little Girl: Hi.
Woman: Why aren't you out with the others?
Little Girl: I don't fit in.
Woman: I'm sorry?
Little girl: I don't belong out there.
Woman: Why do you think that?
Little Girl: Because that's what they tell me.
*The woman smiled then walks closer and grabs a seat next to her*
Woman: Sounds like they're jealous.
Little Girl: Why would you think that?
Woman: You're a beautiful young girl with an amazing voice. I don't even live here and I'm jealous of you.
*The Little Girl Smiles*
Little Girl: What's your name?
Janice: Janice. Janice Burley. Yours?
Luna: Luna. Luna Borrero, pleasure to meet you.
Janice: The pleasure is all mine.
*They both laugh*
Janice: How old are you?
Luna: 7.
Janice: 7?
*Luna nods slowly*
*Janice smiles and scoffs completely impressed*
*The door open again, there's a man standing there*
Janice: Oh hi, Mitchell! This is Luna. Come meet her!
*Mitchell smiles and walks over*
*He grabs a seat at the round table next to his wife*
Mitchell: I was hoping there was a good reason for the hold up.
Janice: I heard a beautiful voice on my way back so I followed it!
Mitchell: Is that so, a beautiful voice?
*Mitchell looks at Luna and Luna stares at him studying his face*
Mitchell: Hello. I'm-
Luna: Mitchell Burley.
Janice: I told her our last names.
*They both laugh*
Luna: No. I just remember his face. I see him on the television and I read his books.
*Mitchell and Janice's jaws' drop*
Mitchell: You read my books? How old are you?
Janice: She's 7.
Luna: 7 as of 4 weeks ago!
*Mitchell laughs to himself then looks up at Luna with him mouth open stunned*
Mitchell: A 7-year-old read my book and I'm assuming comprehended it.
*Luna nods as he says, "Comprehended"*
Luna: All I ever do around here is read. It kills the time and it's fun! Well if I'm not reading I'm singing and writing songs.
*Janice grabs Mitchell's hand*
Janice: How long have you been here Luna?
Luna: 2 months, my mom and dad died. I can't remember how but...I know I there was s fire.
Janice: I'm so sorry sweetie.
*Luna nods*
Luna: It's okay you have nothing to apologize for.
*Janice and Mitchell smile*
Janice: Well now I see why they pick on you, you're the new kid on the block.
Mitchell: Pick on you?
Janice: The kids here picked on her, that's why she's sitting here alone. They told her she doesn't belong out there. I'm assuming they implied that no one would take her home.
*Mitchell looks down, then looks at Luna. He notices her drawing. He reaches for it then pulls it over. His expression changes, he's stunned by what he sees*
Mitchell: Constellations? Correct?
*Luna nods*
*Mitchell looks at the picture again amazed*
Luna: The Zodiac signs. I'm very fascinated by them, space in general.
*Mitchell looks at her with a lot of compassion*
Mitchell: Luna...
*He gets up and walks over to her then kneels down to her level*
Mitchell: Would you like to come home with us?
Luna: Rhetorical questions will not get you far with me.
*Janice and Mitchell laugh*
Mitchell: yes?
Luna: YES!
*She jumps into his arms and gives him a tight hug, he hugs her back*
*Mitchell and Janice exchange looks of happiness*
*Moments later Luna is sitting outside of the office while the paper work is being filled out*
*After a while Janice and Mitchell come out with huge smiles on their faces*
Mitchell: It's time to go home!
*Luna gets up and grabs their hands and they all run out together*
*In the car they strap Luna in and then seat themselves in the front, then they pull off*
Mitchell: So Luna you are not an only child.
Janice: That's right you have a big sister and a "twin" brother.
Luna: Am I the oldest twin?
*The both laugh*
Janice: Yes you are. Nicholas's birthday is next month.
*Luna leans back in her seat and smiles*
Mitchell: Hey Luna?
Luna: Yes dad?
*Mitchell chuckles*
Mitchell: Can you sing for me? I didn't get to hear that "beautiful voice".
*Luna blushes*
Luna: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, How I wonder what you are
Up above the World So High
Like A Diamond In The Sky
[Present Day]
Luna: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
How I Wonder What You Are
Guy #1: Nice singing, but you know we're looking for more than that right?
Luna: I'm just warming up don't worry.
Guy #2: So you've listened to the track and studied the lyrics right?
Luna: I did but I changed the lyrics. I don't feel comfortable performing someone else's lyrics.
Drummer: Cool I'm okay with that
*Guy #2 Nods and smiles*
Guy #2: Okay cool lets do this then. You ready?
*Luna nods enthusiastically and smiles. She extremely psyched she shudders with excitement*
Drummer: Ready! 1, 2
*Luna holds the mic and takes a deep breath while closing her eyes*
Drummer: 3. Go!
*A piano starts and on the fourth note the drummer comes in then he guitars on the second bar*
Note: For this section while Luna is performing italics will indicate she is singing, bold italics will indicate she is screaming, bold will indicate she is growling. Enjoy the lyrics!
Luna: I felt the ocean breaking over my head I'm spinning.
A constant pressure I can't fight.
I might not make it through the
Ni~~~gh
The ni~~~gh
The ni~~~gh
The ni~~~ght
[Interlude]
I was raised in a state
So much at stake
A slab of meat
Deteriorating
Muscles are weak
No bone in my back ligaments slack
My insides cave in as they rot
Infested in waves take hold of my marrow
And wash it away
No bone in my back ligaments slack
Sensations
My insides cave in as the rot
I'm treading water dreading
The end will numb my feelings
I'm calling out to you
I'm begging you for help
Because I've been
Given all the answers
And I can't even help myself
Yes I've been
Given all the answers
And I can't
Even help myself
I held a glass out in my hand
I made a fist
in consequence
My fingertips are filled with shards
My open palm is filled with
Blood
A single drop
will conjure up
Unspeakable Creatures
Preserved
In the salt
Worse than darkest pools
In my mind.
They float suspended
There is no time
No time
I'm treading water dreading
The end will numb my feeling
I'm calling out to you
I'm begging you for help
Because I've been
Given all the answers
And I can't even help myself
Yes I've been
Given all the answers
And I can't
Even help myself
I cursed a God who brought a vision as I cry for help
An island passing
And I'm reaching out for help
Because I've been
Given all the answers
And I can't
Even help myself
Yes I've been
Given all the answers
And I can't
Even help myself
*The piano ends the song with 4 descending notes*
*Suddenly the room fills with applause from the band members*
Guitarist#1: Dude that was fucking sick!
*Luna smiles*
Bassist: She's in right? Like, no questions asked?
Drummer: We have a few more auditions lined up but, Luna that was epic girl. You were even better than guys who auditioned.
Guitarist: Come on dude lets end the search here.
Guitarist #2: agreed
Bassist: agreed
*Everyone turns to the drummer. He puts his head down, laughs then picks his head back up and looks at Luna*
Drummer: Agreed
Luna: Fuck yeah!
Guitarist #1: See this is what we needed a chick that is metal and has amazing pipes.
Guitarist #2: Plus she's hot. That's a nice bonus.
Guitarist #1: Man who cares about that. I don't care if she looked like Quasimodo. SHE'S IN!
*Luna laughs hysterically at each of their comments*
Drummer: So what do you say Luna? Are you down?
Luna: What the hell do you think I auditioned for?
*They all laughed*
Guitarist #1: We've never told you our names. I'm Denim, on rhythm guitar we have Charlie, Courtney or Andre whichever you prefer he's on Bass and our Drummer/Synths/Leader Matthew.
Matthew: Just call me Matt please
Denim: Or call him Mr. Griener, it's his weird Sur name
*Matt throws a drumstick at Denim's head*
Denim: You Motherfucker!
Matt: Your mother specifically
*Denim goes behind the drum set and he and Matt begin to fight playfully*
*Luna laughs again*
Luna: This is going to be fun.
Charlie: Yeah it will be, so we practice every Sunday evening. During the summer it will be Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Luna: Okay I can do that.
Courtney/Andre: It's okay if you miss a day because we don't have a complete song.
Charlie: Yeah that too.
Luna: Cool. Well thanks for having me guys. My brother is waiting for me to bring him good news. I guess I have some for him haha.
*Matt and Denim Stop*
Matt: Dope. See you later Luna.
Charlie: Seeya
Courtney/Andre: Later Luna
Denim: Later girl
*Luna waves goodbye then walks out of the apartment*
*She looks around for the coast to be clear then she floats happily and gracefully down the stairs*
*She waves her hand and the door swings open*
*She walks out with a huge smile*
*Nicholas is standing there with Earnest and they're looking at her laughing*
Luna Internally: Holy crap I hope he didn't see that!
Luna: Aw Earnest you didn't have to come.
*Luna walks down the short flight of stairs towards the two*
Earnest: I thought we were best friends why wouldn't I?
*Luna and Earnest give each other a tight hug*
Nicholas: So I take it with the huge grin you have your face you got in.
Luna: Of course! Was there any doubt?
Nicholas: There was a little.
*Luna pushes Nicholas playfully and all three of them laugh*
Nicholas: Let's go celebrate!
Earnest: TACOS!
Luna: I would love to but I can't.
Nicholas: Wow never thought I'd hear the day you turn down tacos. What's going on?
Luna: Umm.
*Luna bites her lip*
Luna: I have a date, in about two hours actually.
*Nicholas's eyes widen*
*Earnest's Jaw drops*
Luna: WHAT?!
*People who are walking by get startled by Luna's yelling*
*Earnest Laughs*
*Nicholas runs to the curb*
Nicholas: TAXI!
*Luna looked puzzled*
*None of the taxi's were stopping and most were empty*
Nicholas: What does a gay white man have to do to get a taxi?
Earnest: Show a little leg!
Nicholas: Damn business people, always ruining it for everybody.
*Nicholas called for the next empty taxi that was going by, but the taxi driver didn't seem to slow down*
*Luna clenched her hand tight to increase gravity on the taxi. The tires screeches loudly then the taxi came to a complete stop*
Nicholas and Earnest: Oh...
*Nicholas runs to the taxi then opens the door and beckons everyone to get it. He tells the driver the address and the driver is still completely confused about what just happened. Luna noticed his face and stifles a giggle*
Earnest: Are you guys sure you want tha cab driver who can hardly control his brakes?
Driver: Where are you going?
Nicholas: 325 W73rd Street
Luna: Why are we going to your place?
Nicholas: You need clothes.
Luna: Woah woah woah, I'm not wearing Clara's clothes also we're only going for coffee.
*Earnest bursts into laughter. Nicholas narrows his eyes at Luna and shakes his head*
Nicholas: I love you Luna, but you can be a real dumbass sometimes.
Earnest: No one gets coffee at 8pm
Luna: Some people-
Nicholas and Earnest: No!
Nicholas: I make clothes you know that. So I had a few outfits made for a day like this. I would never put you in one of Clara's outfits, unless you're trying to be Buffy The Vampire Slayer.
Luna: Wait a minute you planned for this.
Nicholas: That's not important. Who is he? What's his name?
Luna: His name is Juan and he goes to our gym.
Nicholas: HOLY SHIT! YOU SCORED BIG TIME! Oh yes I'm definitely making you hot for this guy. I used to have the hots for him but he's a hetero unfortunately.
*Earnest makes a face*
Luna: I don't know, he's an 18-year-old high school student. I mean he said we would talk about that, although that kinda cut a few points off.
Earnest: Maybe he has an early birthday. Also who cares if he was left back? It doesn't necessarily make you stupid. See this is how the educational system works-
*Nicholas put his fingers on Earnest's lips*
Nicholas: I know you're about to have one of your cute moments right now but it is not the time.
*Earnest nods in agreement*
Nicholas: Now Luna, he said he will explain it so let him explain. You're there to get to know each other.
Luna: Yeah I guess you're right. Okay so he and I are clearly going to go get dinner. I plan on making him choose.
Nicholas: That's my girl!
Earnest: Why? You're a very independent person.
Luna: Well I'd like for him to appeal to me, it's easy for me to choose a place and him to agree. I could say Chuck E Cheese and a guy would agree.
*Earnest, Nicholas and the taxi driver laughs*
Nicholas: Luna has picked up tips from those popular chicks obviously.
Luna: No, I just have common sense.
Nicholas: See, this is why I'm not too worried about you.
Luna: Well of course, I'm not going to be that cliché girl who doesn't know how to operate on a date and needs her friends to help her.
Nicholas: True. But when it comes to dressing for dinner you will.
Luna: I have plenty of outfits.
Nicholas: Yes, but you need something that helps you show off a little. I do not want you wearing jeans and a tank top or something tacky like that on a date.
Luna: Just promise me we won't get into one of those cliché in the closet then out the closet things.
Nicholas: Who do you think I am? I know what to dress you in and I have the outfit in my head already.
Earnest: Also, seriously Luna what is up with you and "clichés"?
Luna: Because people always make their lives a cliché and I'm going to stay far away from that.
Earnest: Sounds like hipster nonsense.
Driver: We have arrived.
*Luna, Nicholas, and Earnest all exit the taxi. Nicholas pays him, then rushes them into the house*
Nicholas: Okay everyone into my room.
Luna: Where's mom?
Nicholas: You know what time it is? She's working. Now go!
*They all rush upstairs into Nicholas's room*
*Luna looks into the living room a little upset, she would've liked to see Janice*
*Luna and Earnest sit on Nicholas's bed*
*Luna looks at Earnest*
Luna: Do I even want to be sitting on the bed?
*Earnest rolls his eyes and laughs*
Earnest: He comes to my house, so you're fine for now.
*Luna laughs*
*Nicholas comes out of the closet (Haha Gay joke phrasing)*
*He hands Luna a black dress with a red, yellow, and orange pattern going around the bottom that's a bit glittered it sort of looks like flames the front is laced with gold strings that go from the chest to the waist*
Luna: Wow!
Nicholas: Go take a shower then put it on.
*Luna goes into the bathroom and turns on the water*
Luna internally: It feels like it's been forever since I've been home. It feels pretty good.
*She opens the medicine cabinet to look for soap. Instead she finds a weird assortment of medicine and liquid vials. The labels are different colors and have weird names*
*One bottle in particular catches Luna's eye*
Luna (Whispering): What the hell?
*She read the labels one of the names of the medication look familiar as if she's seen before but can't remember. Luna begins to get a pounding headache. She puts the bottle back then closes the cabinet*
*She takes some time to collect herself. Her headache vanishes then she rubs her eyes. She discards the thought of looking again and looks in the cabinet under the sink and found a variety of soaps*
*She found a bottle that smelled really floral and decided to use it*
*After Luna was done with her shower, she puts on the dress then fixes her hair and puts on very little makeup*
*She looks at herself then smiles*
*The smiles quickly fades, she opens the cabinet again and stares at the bottle. She quickly grabs the bottle and holds it in her hands looking at it again made her head begin to pound she quickly looks away and puts it in her pants pocket*
Luna Internally: Why did I do that?
*A knock on the door makes her jump*
Nicholas: You good in there? You have 30 minutes until your date.
Luna: Oh crap. Okay!
*Luna folds her clothes and then walks out of the bathroom*
*Nicholas was in the hall and he gasps completely stunned by how beautiful she looks*
*Earnest came out of the bedroom and had the same reaction*
Luna: I think I look amazing.
Nicholas: No shit!
Earnest: Yeah. I think it's a bit too much for a high school date.
Nicholas: Please. We're graduating soon. Better scoop a high school sweetheart now.
*Earnest smirks at Nicholas*
Luna: You sure it's not too much? I still think he's under the impression of coffee.
Nicholas: Oh trust me he isn't, but let's just hope he doesn't stare at your boobs all night.
*Luna covers he chest and her face flushes*
Nicholas: Oh relax sis. You're more than just a nice body. If he looks at your boobs once just get up and leave.
*All three of them laugh*
Earnest: That dress is really really gorgeous and looks so good on you.
Nicholas: Wait until you see your prom dress.
Earnest: SPOILER ALERT.
[In front of the Gym 8pm]
Luna internally: I'm surprised I got here on time.
*She looks around the outside of the Gym for Juan*
*He wasn't around*
Luna Internally: Well it IS 8 on the dot, but still I hate when people are late. Especially when it comes to time with me.
*Luna takes a deep breath*
*People walk by looking at her commenting on how gorgeous she looks with the occasional guy whistling at her*
*Luna smiles to herself them leans against the wall*
*She takes out her phone and looks at the time*
Luna Internally: 8:07. Okay he's officially late.
Juan: Wow if I knew you'd look like this I would've came at 7!
*Luna looks towards the direction the voice came from*
*She scowls a bit*
Juan: I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I just had to take care of my brothers.
Luna: Your brothers? Really?
Juan: Seriously look.
*He takes out his phone and shows Luna a video of his brothers being put to bed and they're apologizing just in case Juan showed up late*
*Luna puts a huge smile on her face then laughs*
Luna: That's cheating!
Juan: No it's not!
*They both laugh and begin walking*
Luna: Looks like I'm not the only one who decided to get really dressed up.
*Juan was wearing a long sleeved blue shirt with a black vest with brown and blue-stripped suspenders and some black slacks with black dressed shoes*
Juan: Well I was hoping you see through my 8pm coffee request. Looks like you passed the first test.
Luna: I'm sorry test?
Juan: I like smart girls, girls with common sense.
*Luna felt embarrassed*
Juan: There's this really nice Italian spot in "The Village". Would you like to head over there?
Luna: I'm following you!
Juan: Haha okay.
*Juan hails for a cab. A cab stops immediately*
*Luna walks over and gets in then Juan gets in immediately after*
Luna: Wow and I didn't even have to force this one to stop.
Juan: What was that?
Luna: Oh nothing, inside joke.
*Luna smiles*
Juan: Haha, if you say so.
*Juan gives the cab driver the address and they pull off*
Luna: You go to the village often?
Juan: Well, I work down there at a recreation center where they have dodge ball games and stuff like that. It's pretty fun. It's where I met your brother.
Luna: Nicholas plays dodge ball? That's new to me.
Juan: You find out something new everyday right?
Luna: Haha, yeah I guess so. What are your brothers' names'?
Juan: Joey, James, Jacob, Jr., and Jonathan.
*Luna's eyes widen*
Luna: Your parent must really love the letter "J".
Juan: Hahahahaha! Yeah something like that.
*Luna looks out the window towards the Hudson at New Jersey and marvels at the lights*
Luna: That's so foreign to me.
Juan: What is?
Luna: New Jersey.
*She points out her window Juan sticks his head over to look*
Juan: Haha. New Jersey may be foreign to we New Yorkers but I can assure you it's not interesting.
*Luna inhales deeply*
*Juan sticks his head back to his side*
Luna Internally: He smells really good.
*Luna blushes*
*The cab pulls off the freeway*
*Shortly after, they arrive at the restaurant*
*Juan pays the driver then gets out of the car and then helps Luna out*
*The sight of the restaurant amazes her*
Luna: You know if you just wanted to go to dinner why didn't you just say that.
Juan: Hmm. Because it's too cliché
*Luna's stops and she gives him a look while smirking*
Juan: What?
Luna: Nothing. Nothing.
*Luna giggles then they both walk into the restaurant*
Waitress: Table for 2?
Juan: Yes, outside if available please?
Waitress: Sure!
*The waitress seats the at a table near the entrance*
Waitress: You look gorgeous by the way ma'am.
Luna: Oh! Thank you.
*She sets down their menus then Juan and Luna take a seat*
Juan: She's not lying. You look like a grown woman, very sophisticated and very beautiful.
*Luna turns really red then tries to hide her face by reading the menu*
Luna: Are saying I'm old Juan?
Juan: Well I don't believe you're 17.
Luna: Alas I am.
*Once her face returns to normal as she sets the menu down*
Juan: Found what you were looking for?
Luna: Umm yeah sure!
*They both laugh*
Luna: How does it feel to be an adult?
Juan: I'm only 18
Luna: Yes. According to New York State law, an adult.
Juan: Fuck that, let me have a drink THEN I'm an adult.
Luna: Haha! Have you ever had a drink before?
Juan: I'm Hispanic.
*Luna gives him a look*
Luna: That doesn't answer my question.
Juan: It should. Majority of Hispanics I know have had their 1st drink when they were 15.
Luna: Wow. I guess I'm out of the Hispanic loop then.
Juan: Aren't you Hispanic?
Luna: I am. I'm Puerto Rican, Dominican, and African American
Juan: Nice. I'm just Puerto Rican
Luna: Well looks like you were lucky
Juan: Haha being mixed sounds so cool though. I'm just one bland thing.
Luna: Yeah I guess I am pretty cool huh?
Juan: The Burley's are white right?
Luna: Specifically they are Irish, German, and Italian.
Juan: I'm surprised your first drink wasn't at 9.
*The both laugh, the waiter comes by and brings them a glass of water each*
Waiter: Are you ready to order?
Luna: I am.
Juan: Oh? So you weren't hiding the fact you were blushing behind that menu.
*Luna smiles from the side of her mouth and continues to order*
Luna: I would like shrimp pasta with Alfredo sauce.
Juan: I'll have the same!
Waiter: Great!
*He takes the menus then walks away*
Luna: Are you always a copycat?
Juan: Only when it comes to things I've never had before.
Luna: That doesn't make sense?
Juan: Just don't think about it.
*Luna laughs really hard*
*Juan laughs with her*
Luna: So how come you're still in high school?
Juan: Wow we got there fast! Well I had to take time off school to get my brothers in order because my father hasn't been very "capable".
Luna: Is he okay?
Juan: If being an irresponsible dick is a disease then no he's not okay.
Luna: What about your mom.
Juan: My mom? Psh I don't even know where she is. She just up and left.
Luna: I'm sorry.
Juan: Hey I'm alive right? So it's fine. Don't worry about it. Now Ms. Burley, it's your turn. How did you end up an orphan?
Luna: You're not pulling any punches are you?
Juan: I'm a boxer.
Luna: Haha! Okay. Well my parents died in a fire, I think?
Juan: You think?
Luna: Yeah I don't really remember, I just remember flames. Then I was in an orphanage. I was bullied A LOT. Two months later the Burleys were my salvation.
Juan: I'm sorry about your parents, but I'm happy you're doing better with a new family and all.
Luna: Thank you. It's been rough but things have gotten better.
Juan: I know. I was at your father's funeral. I'm sorry about that as well.
Luna: That was another rough patch. We're still not over it but we try to keep smiling. It's what he would want.
Juan: He's a fighter, so I wouldn't doubt that he would want his family to keep fighting.
Luna: Mentally and Physically
Juan: Yeah I can see that. You guys are amazing fighters. Nicholas is a killer boxer, 17-0 I hope he goes pro! Then we have you, I watch when you do your little capoeira, Tae Kwon do, boxing.
*Luna blushes*
Luna: You watch me?
Juan: Of course! That's an interesting fighting style mix and from how you make it look very lethal and also your sister Clara. She's scary she's mastered like 8 different fighting styles right?
Luna: Yeah but there's no reason to be scared of her.
*Juan tilts his head back and looks at Luna. She looks at him sideways then looks down exhaling sharply*
Juan: What's with you two, there's like this aura you both emit when you're in contact with each other like a brawl with break out.
Luna: She just never has liked me, since the day the Burley's brought me home. I don't know why, she never tells me. When I ask I usually get an evasive response or a demoralizing one.
Juan: Does it bother you?
Luna: Fuck no!
Juan: Atta girl.
*The waiter arrives with their food*
Waiter: Enjoy.
Juan: Excuse me do you have coffee?
Waiter: Coffee?
*Even Luna looked puzzled, but when she realized what was going on she laughs*
Luna: Please disregard him sir, he's not "all together" in his head.
*The waiter smiles and bows then walked away*
*Juan begins eat meanwhile Luna is digging in*
*Juan looks surprised and amused*
Juan: Wow you must be really hungry.
*Luna checks herself and then laughs slurping the noodles hanging from her mouth*
Luna: I love food.
Juan: That's perfect. I don't mind and I don't judge. Women who like to eat and aren't afraid to be themselves are very attractive.
*Luna laughs then Juan laughs with*
Luna: Fine. Let's both dig in then.
Juan: You're on!
*They both begin to dig in*
{Meanwhile at Nicholas's house}
*Earnest and Nicholas are laying Nicholas's bed watching a movie Earnest is laying behind Nicholas holding him from the back*
Earnest: Hey Nick.
Nicholas: One sec this is the best part.
*SNKTTTTT*
*Someone's throat was slit in the movie*
Nicholas: AWESOME. What's up Ernie?
Earnest: What am I to you?
*Nicholas turns around and looks at Earnest puzzled*
Nicholas: What do you mean?
Earnest: Like what do you see me as?
Nicholas: My best friend with benefits and prom date.
Earnest: Ah I see.
Nicholas: Why do you ask?
Earnest: It's just you know I was wondering in the long run would you see something happy between us.
Nicholas: Like a relationship?
Earnest: Yeah. Hypothetically.
Nicholas: I mean, I've never had a boyfriend and I honestly don't get that vibe from you. You know. Also I thing we're fine as we are. Don't you? We don't have to put a label on things. I think labels make things complicated to be honest.
Earnest: Right. I understand. Thanks for being honest with me.
Nicholas: Of course, I care about you a lot. Since I'm being honest though.
*Nicholas sits up and sits on top of Earnest facing him*
Nicholas: I can't date you because of the "in the closet" thing. I would like to be able to kiss and hold hands out in the open if we were to date. You're not out in school and you're not out to your parents. We're graduating soon and you'll be going straight to M.I.T you will never see these people again. In college people are adults most would look at homosexuality with an open mind. Although in the real world there are still people who reject us.
*Earnest nods*
Earnest: I understand that's what you want, but I can't possibly come out to my parents. They're super conservative who knows what they'll do.
Nicholas: That's true I've read some tear jerking stories. I don't think that would happen to you. Your mother is a smart woman and your dad is also a smart and powerful man. I'm sure they will accept this.
Earnest: I don't know. Maybe you're right. I'll just be happy with what we are.
LEMON WARNING (Skip if you'd like it's not important)
*Earnest put on a smile*
*Nicholas smiles back and then bends down to kiss him slowly and passionately until they begin to make out*
*Earnest slides his hands up Nicholas's shirt, Nicholas shivers and moans softly*
*Nicholas removes his shirt then Earnest removes his and the two began kissing harder. Earnest began to wiggle his tongue around Nicholas mouth*
*Nicholas lets out soft moans and then removes his pants. He the begins to unbuckle and take off Earnest's pants*
*The two are both in their underwear*
*Earnest being to lick and nibble Nicholas neck and Nicholas lets out a loud gasp*
*Nicholas pins Earnest down and begging to kiss him hard then begins to suck his nipple*
*Both of their "members" are at full salute*
*Nicholas begins to grind on Earnest's member*
*Earnest breathes heavily in pleasure, then he begins to let out grunts*
*Nicholas sits up and begins grinding harder*
*Earnest grabs Nicholas's sides and begins to make him grind harder*
*Nicholas begins to slow down then comes to a stop he then bends down and kisses Earnest then rubs his face*
[LEMON END]
Nicholas: I wonder if Luna still believes we actually have sex.
Earnest: She doesn't know you're saving yourself?
Nicholas: Oh she would not believe me haha!
*There's a knock at the door*
Woman: Nicky are you home?
Nicholas: Yes mom I have a guest over!
Janice: OH! Okay!
*They both laugh*
*Nicholas looks at Earnest but Earnest is looking at the T.V with a blank face*
Nicholas: Don't worry, one day you'll be able to tell your parents and then you can do stuff like that.
*Earnest nods*
*Nick beds down to him*
Nicholas: Hey, you want to stay over?
Earnest: Why?
Nicholas: I want you to stay with me tonight. I want you to hold me.
*Earnest looks at Nicholas then takes a long pause*
Earnest: I can't.
Nicholas: Oh. Okay.
Earnest: Do you mind calling a cab for me?
Nicholas. Sure of course.
*Nicholas gets up and grabs his cell phone then begins to call a taxi*
{Back to Luna}
Luna: May I have a coffee please also a bottle of water.
*Luna pays the clerk and then gives takes the water and coffee*
*Luna walks out of the store and hands Juan his coffee*
Luna: I hate coffee
Juan: Right. Right. I told you I wanted to go out for coffee
Luna: Riiiiight
*They both laugh*
Juan: It's pretty late.
Luna: It is. It's 10:15
Juan: Want me to take you home?
Luna: Um sure.
*Juan hails a cab*
*They both get in Luna tells the driver the address*
Luna: I'm so tired.
Juan: Coffee?
Luna: I'll kill you!
Juan: Haha! Sorry!
*Luna leans against the window*
Juan: Luna what's your biggest fear?
*Luna sits up and looks at Juan*
Juan: Sorry if that too deep a question.
Luna: No. No it's fine. Um I have a couple. But my biggest fears are: Being forgotten and letting people in.
Juan: Respectable. I understand that first one and I empathize with the second.
Luna: What's yours.
Juan: Human Nature.
*Luna looked at him confused*
Juan: Human kind is scary Luna and you never know what they're capable of.
Luna: Yeah. Exactly.
*The rest of the cab ride they're silent then the cab pulls up to Luna's building*
Juan: Wait here I'm walking her to the door.
*Luna and Juan walk up the stairs to the apartment building*
Luna: Thank you for tonight. It was amazing.
Juan: Anytime. Will I-
Luna: Yes. You've definitely earned a date number 2.
*Juan smiles, then Luna reached up to him then kisses him lightly and holds for about 3 seconds.
Juan: Wow!
Luna: I'm sorry, too soon?
Juan: No I just didn't expect it. That was great.
*Luna blushes*
Luna: Well um thank you for tonight. Next one is on me?
Juan: Sure.
Luna: Right.
*They both stare at each other; Juan goes in to kiss Luna. She welcomes it, they were on her porch passionately kissing*
*The cab driver honks and they both jump then laugh*
Luna: That was my first kiss.
Juan: Well I'm honored to be your first.
*Luna smiles*
Juan: Goodnight Luna
Luna: Goodnight Juan.
*Juan walks back to the cab. Luna walks into her building then goes to the back door. She exits the back of her building then looks for the coast to be clear*
*She then flies up to her fire escape. She sits there and gazes at the stars*
Luna internally: A boy likes me. Actually likes me. It feels good. It makes me so happy. Ugh listen to me I sound like some terrible romantic comedy.
*Luna laughs to herself, then her laughs comes to a sudden stop. She leans forward*
Luna Internally: I'm also scared. How do I tell him? How do I tell him I'm a mutant...
End