Play 129: Parties part III

CHARACTERS
ANDREW, 17
ROSA, 17

(They are sitting outside on the curb, it’s late at night. They’re outside a house where a party is going on, loud music is coming from it.)

ANDREW
Plus, the music sucks ass.

ROSA
It does.

(They laugh.)

ROSA
But you really should try to just let go.

ANDREW
And do what?

ROSA
Just have a good time.

ANDREW
(Sarcastic.)
What do you mean? I’m having a blast sitting here alone outside.

(He laughs, and takes another sip of his beer.)

(She laughs.)

ROSA
Sure looks like it.

ANDREW
Oh yeah.

ROSA
You know what I mean though.

ANDREW
Yeah.

(Beat.)

But I’ll probably end up just staying here by myself trying to drink enough that I don’t care.

ROSA
You shouldn’t be so pessimistic.

ANDREW
Why?

ROSA
For one thing you’re not alone.

(Beat.)

ANDREW
True.

(Beat.)

Somehow I still have the feeling tonight’s going to suck though.

ROSA
Why?

ANDREW
I don’t know.

(He takes another sip.)

Just will probably.

ROSA
You should try to be a little more optimistic.

ANDREW
Then tell me how to make tonight not suck.

ROSA
I don’t know.

(Beat.)

Just do something crazy.

ANDREW
Crazy?

ROSA
You know, impulsive or something?

ANDREW
I guess.

(Beat.)

Like what?

ROSA
Well, something like...

(She leans over and kisses him.)

(Blackout.)