Play 308: It’s the Principle

CHARACTERS
ERIC, 18
MATT, 18

ERIC
Why does it matter?

MATT
Take a wild fucking guess.

ERIC
I didn’t think you’d care so much.

MATT
You should’ve thought more then.

ERIC
How was I supposed to know?

MATT
You should’ve asked me.

ERIC
So I have to consult you every time I invite someone to a party?

MATT
You do when it’s my ex-girlfriend.

ERIC
I thought you two were cool now.

(Beat.)

MATT
We are.

ERIC
So what’s the problem?

MATT
It’s awkward.

ERIC
How?

MATT
It just is.

ERIC
But it was fine, right?

MATT
Yeah.

ERIC
And it wasn’t too weird between you.

MATT
No.

ERIC
So what’s the problem?

MATT
It’s the principle of the thing.

(Beat.)

You should’ve told me at least.

(Pause.)

ERIC
You’re right.

MATT
It’s okay.

ERIC
I should’ve told you.

MATT
Yeah.

(Beat.)

ERIC
I’m sorry.

MATT
It’s okay.

ERIC
I’ll make sure to next time.

MATT
Thanks.

(Blackout.)