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Accidents: A modern High School Fairy Tale
Fade in on a high school
Narrator- girl Mia, kind of nerdy and awkward hides beauty underneath glasses.
High School is a confusing time and this story is no exception. High School is like a fairy tale you have your ---- hot mouth fire breathing dragon, that’s Jennifer for you, and a prince to slay her, Hunter your typical handsome high school jock. You might be wondering where the beautiful princess is well I’m not quite sure.
Camera zooms in on wrong pretty girl
Oh look that’s me. Never mind wrong girl. My butt isn’t that big, to the left. That’s it. There I am. I’m not what you would call your stereotypical princess. But my mom says I’m just right.
But what does my naïve mother know. She says I hide behind my glasses. But, enough about me.
Mia walks with lots of books in her hand.
There’s Jennifer a girl that everyone loves and hates simultaneously.
Jennifer
Um excuse me did you just walk right in front of me.
Mia
Were you talking to me?
Jennifer (sarcastic)
No I was talking to the pole, yes you loser.
Mia
What do you want?
Jennifer
Look I don’t have time for this do yourself a favor and drop dead.
Hunter
Good one.
He gives Jennifer a high five and laughs.
Mia
Look I could get you in trouble if I reported you.
Jennifer
You wouldn’t dare.
Mia
Watch me!
Jennifer
Hunter I think it’s time you teach this freak a lesson.
Mia
What are you going to do to me?
Jennifer
Did anyone say you could talk?
Jennifer whispers to Hunter
I want you to punch her.
Hunter
Why?
Jennifer
I saw her make goo goo eyes at my man and no one gets away with that.
Hunter
But she’s a chick.
Jennifer
I don’t care you wouldn’t want me to leak any of those pictures would you.
Hunter
You promised!
Jennifer
I did no such thing. Now hurry up your wasting time.
Mia trembles and tries to turn away.
Please don’t hurt me!
Hunter strikes up slowly and hesitantly.
Jennifer
Don’t be such a baby!
Hunter under his breath
Sorry
Jennifer
Make it a good one.
Mia
You’ll regret this.
Hunter swings hard and knocks Mia onto the floor, Mia blacks out.
Hunter runs away disgusted on the rainy dark day.
Jennifer
Guess my boyfriend isn’t such a wimp after all.
Jennifer walks away.
Hunter
How could I have done that? I’m a women beater
Why did I take those pictures? Why did I send them to Jennifer of all people? I’ve become her slave. What did that poor innocent girl do to receive that. I don’t deserve to live. I’m going to hell!
Hunter keeps running until out of nowhere a red truck comes and hits him.
Hunter blacks out.
Mia’s mom
Mia. Mia. Mia.
Mia wakes up in a hospital.
Mia
Where am I?
Mia’s Mom
The hospital.
Mia
What.
Mia’s mom
The school found you passed out on the floor. Supposedly you passed out. But, I don’t buy it for one second because look at all the bruises on your face. Mia did someone hit you?
Mia
What umm I don’t remember? I just remember blacking out.
Mia’s mom
Are you sure?
Mia
Yes, mom.
Mia’s mom
Okay.
Mia
I need some fresh air.
Mia’s mom
Are you sure?
Mia
I’m, fine mom
Mia walks over and realizes the guy next to her is Hunter.
Oh my god!
Mia’s mom,
What is it honey, Mama’s coming!
Mia
Oh nothing just walking it’s been so long.
Mia’s mom
If you say so.
Mia tries to find out what happened to Hunter
Nurse
He was in a terrible car accident. He’s lucky to still be alive. He’s currently in a coma so we’re just waiting it out right now.
Mia walks away, feeling guilty.
I shouldn’t have wished ill onto him even if he did hurt me.
She gets by his bedside and prays.
Dear god,
Please help Hunter he is innocent. It’s all that stupid Jennifer’s fault.
In Jesus name, amen.
She cries and puts her head onto Hunter’s stomach.
Oh Hunter I‘m sorry. No one deserves this.
Hunter gets up.
Who are you?
Mia
Oh Hunter you’re alive. I’m Mia we’ve met before.
Hunter
Whose Hunter and I can’t really remember anything right now my head hurts.
Mia
Nurse! Hunter do you remember anything before the accident.
Hunter
Accident, I just remember blacking out.
Nurse
What’s the problem?
Mia
He doesn’t remember anything
Nurse
That is very common, we should just be happy he is awake
Hunter
Why can’t I walk?
Nurse
You will have to be in a wheelchair temporarily.
Hunter
No.
Nurse
It’s only temporary. But someone is going to have to take care of you.
Hunter
Mia can do it. Only if that is okay with you.
Mia
Umm its okay I guess.
Hunter
Than it’s settled it’s a date
Mia super excited on inside
That’s cool see you than.
Hunter’s mom pushes Hunter away.
Hunter
See you later.
Mia
Bye
Mia’s mom
Well he was cute.
Mia
Mom!
Hunter giggles
Mia’s mom
Sorry!
Mia goes home.
The next day at school.
Mia pushes Hunter’s wheelchair around.
Jennifer is dressed skanky and smacks lips as chews bubble gum.
Jennifer tells friends
Oh heck nah what does that girl think she is doing with my man.
Hey hunter how have you been did you miss me?
Hunter
Do I know you?
Mia giggles
Jennifer
I’m yo girlfriend remember!
Hunter
Doesn’t ring a bell.
Mia laughs louder
Jennifer
I don’t know what you have done to my man but, I’m getting to the bottom of this.
Mia
Look Mrs. Thang, Hunter is suffering from amnesia right now so your attitude is really not helping.
Jennifer
Attitude! You’re all up on my man what am I supposed to do and why is he in a wheel chair?
Mia
He was in a car accident.
Jennifer
Don’t lie to me.
Mia
Why would I.
Jennifer
You did this to him didn’t you? You wanted revenge because …
Mia
Don’t you dare!
Jennifer
Hunter…
Hunter
Did what?
Mia
Nothing I’m leaving.
Jennifer
Go ahead you big baby run away. I don’t need Hunter anyways now that he is a cripple.
Hunter
Is it true?
Mia
Don’t listen to her.
Hunter
It hurt so much to hear that.
Mia
I know.
Hunter
You’re used to it aren’t you.
Mia
I have a past I guess.
Hunter
I’m sorry.
Mia starts crying.
Hunter
Stop crying. Princesses don’t cry.
Mia
Oh stop it. I’m not a princess.
Hunter
You could be your so beautiful.
Mia
You’re turning into my mom.
They both giggle
Hunter takes off Mia’s glasses.
Much better.
Mia
You really think so?
Hunter
I know so. Any guy would be lucky to have you.
Mia
Even you.
Hunter
Especially me.
They lean in to kiss.
Hunter stops.
Mia
Why did you stop is something wrong?
Hunter
I just have this weird feeling.
Mia
What is it?
Hunter
Be honest please, did I ever cause you pain?
Mia
Um.
Hunter
Mia I need an honest answer.
Mia
Yes. Are you happy!
She runs away and cries.
Hunter
Mia I’m sorry!
Hunter slaps himself.
What the heck is wrong with me? Why do I mess everything up?
He rolls home.
Jennifer is pissed that Mia and Hunter are together.
You know what I don’t need him anymore.
I’m going to make that home wrecker pay for what she did to me.
Jennifer gives a bribe to David(tough guy).
I need you to make sure Hunter never leaves that wheel chair.
David
Whatever you say boss.
Jennifer gangs up behind Hunter because David couldn’t go through with it.
Hunter
Hey what are you doing stop that ow! Help!
Hunter left on the floor almost dead.
Bystander passes by and calls an ambulance.
Jennifer meets up with Hunter in the hospital.
Jennifer (pretends to be clueless)
Hunter what happened? Are you okay?
Hunter
Thanks for coming.
Jennifer
Hunter I think that Mia girl did this to you.
Hunter
No.
Jennifer
She was the last person to be seen with you. You said yourself you didn’t see the attacker.
Hunter
But…
Jennifer
I know it’s hard but I’m here to protect you.
Hunter
I’m sorry Jennifer, I think your right
Jennifer
Its okay baby.
Jennifer has a syndical smile to camera
Mia comes
I came as fast as I heard.
Jennifer
You got some nerve.
Mia
I got some nerve you tried to kill Hunter.
Jennifer
Face the fact Mia you attacked Hunter to get revenge for him beating you. Now that he is handicapped you thought the playing fields were equal.
Hunter
I hit Mia!
Mia
It’s okay it’s not your fault.
Hunter
I remember.
Jennifer
What exactly?
Hunter
You’re a psychopath Jennifer you blackmailed me with pictures to beat innocent Mia for you. You ruined my life you conniving woman!
Jennifer
Take it back.
Hunter
Make me!
Jennifer takes out a gun
I have a gun and I’m not afraid to use it.
Mia
You’re insane!
Jennifer
I’m insane, society made me this way. Momma always said marry rich. That’s why I let no one get in between me and my Hunter, he was man. Until, you came around Mia my life was set. Hunter was going to be an all star football player and me, his trophy wife, can’t you imagine it. But then you pulled his little heart strings. It’s your fault that he was run over by that truck. It was all your doings you…witch! After the accident you losers had something in common and you both became so nice gross.
Mia
But, why did you beat up Hunter?
Jennifer
If I couldn’t have Hunter no one could. I asked David to do the deed but, he was a wimp. I guess if you want a job done right do it yourself. Hey what are you doing with my phone?
Hunter
Oh nothing I just recorded your confession and I don’t think you’ll be blackmailing me anytime time soon.
Jennifer
You deleted the pictures?
Hunter
Every last one, I’m finally free of your evil spell!
Jennifer
I still have a gun.
Mia
Oh my God!
I love you Hunter!
Hunter
I love you Mia!
They run towards each other and end in an embrace.
Jennifer
Oh don’t make me barf.
Jennifer shoots blanks.
What! This can’t be happening! No! Not now!
Hunter
This is the part that you run.
Jennifer runs but the police make perfect timing.
Jennifer you’re under arrest.
Jennifer
You can’t arrest me I’m too beautiful! No stop, this isn’t fair, I don’t deserve this! I’m calling my lawyer!
Hunter
Can we restart hi I’m Hunter.
Mia
Oh just kiss me already.
They kiss.
Hunter
Did I ever tell you getting hit by that truck was the best thing that ever happened to me.
Mia
No why.
Hunter
Because I got to meet you.
Mia
Stop it.
Hunter
No really. I’ve completely revaluated my life I now know beauty is within. It’s like a second chance at life, sick and horrible Hunter is dead. I solemnly swear to never hit you or wrong you again Mia.
Mia
I guess some fairy tales do exist. Jennifer is rotting in prison, Hunter saved me and we will both live happily ever after.
I guess my mom was right maybe I’m princess after all.
The end
Fade out
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