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SCENE A

INT. CUSTODIAL CLOSET – DAY

Halley, Sage, Nelson, and Travis are squeezed inside the small closet, hanging out. Sage inspects a toilet brush and Nelson plays catch with a roll of toilet paper.

SAGE

If a tomato is a fruit, why isn't it sweet?

NELSON

It's because it has seeds. Like jalapenos.

SAGE

Flowers have seeds. No one makes flower juice.

NELSON

I have a feeling you will.

Halley tries to make herself comfortable on a box she shares with Travis.

HALLEY

Could you scoot over a little? Your elbow is in my rib cage.

Travis scoots and his foot plunks into a bucket of mop water.

TRAVIS

I have a suggestion. How about we find a new clubroom?

He takes off his shoe and wrings it out.

HALLEY

I asked Mrs. Vanderbelle, but her class is always in use. It's like she lives in it.

Sage digs through the shelves.

SAGE

I think this place is pretty cool.

She pulls out a dirty toilet lid, grossing everyone out. Nelson opens the door, and they stumble into the hall.

NELSON

On that note, I will see you guys later.

He exits toward the stairwell.

TRAVIS

Where's he going?

HALLEY

With Nelson, you never really know. Hey, have you guys finished your self-portrait projects?

TRAVIS

Finished it last night. I'm just waiting to get clearance from the school board. Safety precautions.

HALLEY

Well, I'm making a collage!

Sage and Travis aren't excited about it as she is. They exchange looks.

HALLEY (CONT'D)

What?

SAGE

Collages are so cliché. Everyone does them.

HALLEY

My collage isn't going to be your everyday collage. My collage will be the most original collage in the whole world.

SAGE

We shall see.

She and Travis exit.

HALLEY

Yes, we shall. (Beat) How do you make the most original collage in the world?