I Should Have Said More V1

When you were here on earth
I should have appreciated it more
To know one day
You would leave me forever
I told you some things
But I should have said more
If only I was given one more minute
I would have done things better
I would tell you how much you meant to me
How I loved everything about you
From your darkest nights
To your brightest days
Your gorgeous smile
And your beautiful laugh
I loved your words of wisdom
And your life lessons
How every time we fought
We made up
Like we were as good as new
Nothing could stand between us
We had something unbreakable
You were my best friend
And the best there could be
If I had that one more minute
I would make it last a lifetime
Just by saying I love you.

Everything Changes

My body lay motionless,
Full of pain and torment.
Hazel eyes swollen from tears, and
A fragile heart, broken upon the floor.

That one phone call changed everything,
Not only my present, but my future as well.
A couple words from the other end,
Made me collapse into a world of despair.

Hearing them tell me you’re gone,
Shock took over every aspect of me.
Disbelief moving in.

Seeing you lay motionless,
Cold at the touch
Tortured me.

Your beautiful face lost forever,
Beneath the frozen ground.

To know I’ll never see you again,
Ripped me to shreds.

Too soon and too young,
The pain fades away.

My heart pieced back together.
All our memories cherished, and
Our many stories shared.

Never will I forget what you meant to me, and
Not too long down the road,
I know I’ll see you again.

My Best Friend

So as you all know that Alyssa Beattie passed away last month. I just want to say that not a day goes by where I dont think about her. She touched many people's lives including mine. She was my best friend and I miss her so much. Today is a bad day just because I cant stop thinking about her. I guess its like that every day. It made a huge impact on my life since she was such a huge part of it. Me and Alyssa had a lot planned for the future. We were both accepted into SCSU and were going to be roommates. We were so excited to go off to college together. I just want to let you all know that I might write most of my stuff about her. So dont get annoyed. It's just a way that I cope with the loss of my closest friend. By doing this it makes it feel like she is still here. I still find it hard to believe that she is gone forever. And I try to hold my head up high and accept that. It just gets to me sometimes.

Best Weekend Ever

So my weekend was pretty bomb. On friday I went to Mankato to a concert. Avenged Sevenfold, Papa Roach, Buckcherry, and Throw the Fight. Saving Abel was suppose to be there but their schedule got all messed up. So I'm pretty sure that Papa Roach and Avenged Sevenfold were by far the best there. And I used to like buckcherry a lot until that night. He was the last to perform and people were leaving as he got on stage. And I'm sure you all know his popular song "Crazy Bitch." Yeah, well he turned that song into the worst thing out there. I was so disappoionted in him. But over all the concert was awsome. Anyways , yesterday I went to my friend Shon's house and just hung out. We played Wii and watched REd Eye. A bomb movie. Then we went to broadway with some friends and got a deep dish cookie. I totally recommend the cookie to everyone. It is the most delicious desert I have ever had. So I'm totally looking forward to next weekend. I might up to St. Cloud with my sister and stay with her friend. It's going to be awesome. So that was my weekend and the plans for the upcoming one.

revised 10 min play

Setting: Michelle is at home in her room. She is talking on the phone with Lauren while she gets ready for a party.
MICHELLE
I’m excited for the party tonight. I hope there are some cute boys there.
LAUREN
I know! I’m excited too. Should I wear my hair up or down?
MICHELLE
I think down would look better. That’s what I’m doing.
LAUREN
[Looks in the mirror and fixed her hair]
Yeah, I think I will. I have no idea what to wear. It’s cold out, so I’m limited. How about jeans along with my purple silk shirt. You know the one you always want to borrow.
MICHELLE
Omg, you should so wear that. That would be so cute. I’m just wearing jeans and a black long sleeve V- neck.
LAUREN
That sounds good. So what are you going to do if Cole is there?
MICHELLE
Ugh, I have no idea. I can’t stand looking at him, let alone be in the same room as him. He is just so rude and self-centered.
LAUREN
I’m not a fan of his either. He doesn’t like me anymore than he likes you.
MICHELLE
I don’t understand why he hates me so much. I didn’t do anything to him. It’s like he picked some random person and decided to make their life a living hell.
LAUREN
[Starts putting on make-up]
Maybe he just likes you. You know how high school boys are.
MICHELLE
[Falls back on her bed and lets out a sigh]
I highly doubt he likes me. I’m pretty sure that the last time I checked the names “slut” and “whore” were not compliments. And how is he going to even say that? I haven’t even slept with any guys. Just because I have a lot of guy friends and talk to them often does not mean that I sleep with them all. I hate how people just assume things.
LAUREN
My guess is that he is just trying to act tough. You know how Brad gets kick out of it. He’s just as bad. Or maybe he is just nervous to tell you he likes you and is embarrassed by the way he treats you in return.
MICHELLE
Why do all the hot guys have to be jerks?
LAUREN
Who’s hot?
MICHELLE
[Rolls over on her side]
Well I think that Cole and Brad both are. And they both give me crap all the time. Brad always throws things at me in class. Talk about mature.
LAUREN
I’m sure one day they will grow up. He won’t get far in life acting like that.
MICHELLE
No doubt about that! So are you ready to come over yet? I want to get going.
LAUREN
I’m getting in my car now; I will see you in a bit.
MICHELLE
O.k. I will see you soon.
About 15 minutes later Lauren arrives at Michelle’s house. They jump in her car and head over to the party. When they get there and walk inside it’s like a zoo. People are everywhere. Music is blaring and not one person is sober.
LAUREN
Well shall I get us some drinks?
MICHELLE
[Throws her arms up]
Hell yeah! Let the party begin.
Lauren comes back a couple minutes later and Michelle pulls her closer and whispers something in her ear.
MICHELLE
[Points in the opposite direction]
Look who’s here!
Across the room are Cole and Brad. Cole is taking a sip from his drink. He pulls it away from his mouth and gives Michelle a smirk. They make their way through the crowd towards the girls.
COLE
[Walks right up to Michelle’s face]
Well, well, well, look who we have here!
MICHELLE
[Pushes Cole away]
Go away Cole, you’re wasted.
COLE
[Slurring his words]
No. I’m totally fine. Not drunk at all.
BRAD
[Laughs]
We’re fine.
LAUREN
[Has a look of disgust on her face]
Do you two need something? Or did you just come over here to ruin our night?
COLE
[Puts his hand up to his chin]
Um… Let me see. I will go with ruin your night.
MICHELLE
You are such a jerk, do you know that?
COLE
Yeah, that’s what I was going for.
[Gives Brad a high five]
BRAD
[Put his arms around Lauren and Michelle.]
I would totally get with both of you. But sorry to say that whores are not on my menu.
LAUREN
[Elbows Brad in the stomach]
BRAD! We are not whores for the last time. Neither of us has slept with any guys.
MICHELLE
Yeah. And what’s it to you if we did?
COLE
[Ignoring her question]
Oh! SO you two are prudes.
[Bursts out laughing]
That’s too bad!
Cole and Brad walk away stumbling past all the passed out people.
MICHELLE
Ugh! I hate them so much.
LAUREN
Whatever, let’s get some more drinks.
As the night went on, people kept coming and going. Michelle is sitting next to a guy named Sean, and is having a conversation with him.
SEAN
[Put his hand on Michelle’s leg]
You are so beautiful.
MICHELLE
Thanks. You’re not bad yourself.
LAUREN
[Running up to Michelle and whispers in her ear]
Cole keeps starring at you. It’s getting creepy.
MICHELLE
[Looks over in Cole’s direction. He quickly looks away]
Ugh! What’s his problem?
LAUREN
I have no idea, but he has been doing it the whole time you have been talking to Sean. I think he is jealous.
MICHELLE
[Stands up]
I will be right back.
[She walks towards him]
Do you have a problem?
COLE
Um… no. why do you ask?
MICHELLE
Cuz you keep starring at me and Sean. It’s creeping me out.
COLE
You don’t like guys looking at you because you’re prude.
MICHELLE
God I hate y-
COLE
[Leans in and kisses her]
MICHELLE
[Pulls away]
What are you doing?
COLE
What does it look like?
MICHELLE
You obviously kissed me… but why?
COLE
I like you.
MICHELLE
[Talks under her breath]
Damn, Lauren was right.
COLE
What?
MICHELLE
Nothing! I just don’t know what to say.
COLE
Well, all I know is that I like you. I was just too nervous to tell you. So I acted out and I am really sorry for what I put you through. You’re a smart and gorgeous girl and you deserve to be treated way better.
MICHELLE
[Leans in and kisses him She stops and whispers]
I like you too.

10 minute play

Setting: Michelle is at home in her room. She is talking on the phone with Lauren while she gets ready for a party.

MICHELLE

I’m excited for the party tonight. I hope there are some cute boys there.

LAUREN

I know! I’m excited too. Should I wear my hair up or down?

MICHELLE

I think down would look better. That’s what I’m doing.

LAUREN

[Looks in the mirror and fixed her hair]

Yeah, I think I will. I have no idea what to wear. It’s cold out, so I’m limited. How about jeans along with my purple silk shirt. You know the one you always want to borrow.

MICHELLE

Omg, you should so wear that. That would be so cute. I’m just wearing jeans and a black long sleeve V- neck.

LAUREN

That sounds good. So what are you going to do if Cole is there?

MICHELLE

Ugh, I have no idea. I can’t stand looking at him, let alone be in the same room as him. He is just s rude and self-centered.

LAUREN

I’m not a fan of his either. He doesn’t like me anymore than he likes you.

MICHELLE

I don’t understand why he hates me so much. I didn’t do anything to him. It’s like he picked some random person and decided to make their life a living hell.

LAUREN

[Stars putting on make-up]

Maybe he just likes you. You know how high school boys are.

MICHELLE

[Falls back on her bed and lets out a sigh]

I highly doubt he likes me. I’m pretty sure that the last time I checked the names slut and whore were not compliments. And how is he going to even say that. I haven’t even slept with any guys. Just because I have a lot of guy friends and talk to them often does not mean that I sleep with them all. I hate how people just assume things.

LAUREN

My guess is that he is just trying to act tough. You know how Brad gets kick out of it. He’s just as bad. Or maybe he is just nervous to tell you he likes you and is embarrassed by the way he treats you in return.

MICHELLE

Why do all the hot guys have to be jerks?

LAUREN

Who’s hot?

MICHELLE

[Rolls over on her side]

Well I think that Cole and brad both are. And they both give me crap all the time. Brad always throws things at me in class. Talk about mature.

LAUREN

I’m sure one day they will grow up. Hey won’t get far in life acting like that.

MICHELLE

No doubt about that! So are you ready to come over yet? I want to get going.

LAUREN

I’m getting in my car now; I will see you in a bit.

MICHELLE

O.k. I will see you soon.

Stage direction: About 15 minutes later Lauren arrives at Michelle’s house. They jump in her house and head over to the party. When they get there and walk inside it’s like a zoo. People are everywhere. Music is blaring and not one person is sober.

LAUREN

Well shall I get us some drinks?

MICHELLE

[Throws her arms up]

Hell yeah! Let the party begin.

Stage direction: Lauren comes back a couple minutes later and Michelle pulls her closer and whispers something in her ear.

MICHELLE

[Points in the opposite direction]

Look who’s here!

Stage direction: Across the room are Cole and Brad. Cole is taking a sip from his drink. He pulls it away from his mouth and gives Michelle a smirk. They make their way through he crowd towards the girls.

COLE

[Walks right up to Michelle’s face]

Well, well, well, look who we have here!

MICHELLE

[Pushes Cole away]

Go away Cole, your wasted.

COLE

[Slurring his words]

No. I’m totally fine. Not drunk at all.

BRAD

[Laughs]

We’re fine.

LAUREN

[Has a look of disgust on her face]

Do you two need something? Or did you just come over here to ruin our night?

COLE

[Puts his hand up to his chin]

Um… Let me see. I will go with ruin your night.

MICHELLE

You are such a jerk, do you know that?

COLE

Yeah, that’s what I was going for.

[Gives Brad a high five]

BRAD

[Put his arms around Lauren and Michelle.

I would totally get with both of you. But sorry to say that whores are not on my menu.

LAUREN

[Elbows Brad in the stomach]

BRAD! We are not whores for the last time. Neither of us has slept with any guys.

MICHELLE

Yeah. And what’s it to you if we did?

COLE

[Ignoring her question]

Oh! SO you two are prude.

[Bursts out laughing]

That’s too bad!

Stage direction: Cole and Brad walk away stumbling past all the past out people.

MICHELLE

Ugh! I hate them so much.

LAUREN

Whatever, let’s get some more drinks.

Stage direction: As the night went on, people kept coming and going. Michelle is sitting next to a gut named Sean, and is having a conversation with him.

SEAN

[Put his hand on Michelle’s leg]

You are so beautiful.

MICHELLE

Thanks. You’re not bad yourself.

LAUREN

[Running up to Michelle and whispers in her ear]

Cole keeps starring at you. It’s getting creepy.

MICHELLE

[Looks over in Cole’s direction. He quickly looks away]

Ugh! What’s his problem?

LAUREN

I have no idea, but he has been doing it the whole time you have been talking to Sean. I think he is jealous.

MICHELLE

[Stands up]

I will be right back.

[She walks towards him]

Do you have a problem?

COLE

Um… no. why do you ask?

MICHELLE

Cuz you keep starring at me and Sean. It’s creeping me out.

COLE

You don’t like guys looking at you because your prude.

MICHELLE

God I hat y-

COLE

[Leans in and kisses her]

MICHELLE

[Pulls away]

What are you doing?

COLE

What does it look like?

MICHELLE

You obviously kissed me… but why?

COLE

I like you.

MICHELLE

[Talks under her breath]

Damn, Lauren was right.

COLE

What?

MICHELLE

Nothing! I just don’t know what to say.

COLE

Well, all I know is that I like you. I was just too nervous to tell you. So I acted out and I am really sorry for what I put you through. You’re a smart and gorgeous girl and you deserve to be treated way better.

MICHELLE

[Leans in and kisses him She stops and whispers]

I like you too.