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(Kids screaming wildly)

Panthers rule!

Jane: Two touchdowns. Over a 150 rushing yards.

Danny: Yo, you owned that game.

That second touch down? Magic.

We destroyed them. About time.

You looked amazing out there.

(Mocking Anya) You looked amazing.

Damn right.

Shep: All right! Yeah!

Okay everybody, listen up.

Player of the game...

Riley Stavros!

Students: (Cheering and whistling)

Good game, Coach.

Great game. I'm floored.

You've really improved, buddy.

Well, I've been training hard.

And it shows. Keep it up.

Thanks coach.

Too bad you didn't have a girl to celebrate with, huh?

Yeah, I've got girls.

Just don't know which one to choose.

Looks like Derek's single.

Match made in heaven, brother. Heh-heh.

Here. Keep it.

Great game.

Whoa!

(Cacophony of cheering fades and becomes muted)

(Grunted exhale)

♪♪

♪ Whatever it takes ♪

♪ I know I can make it through ♪

♪ If I hold out ♪

♪ I know I can make it through ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Oh! Oh! Oh! ♪

♪ Be the best ♪

♪ The best that I can be ♪

♪ Whatever it takes ♪

♪ I know I can make it ♪

♪ I can make it ♪

♪ I can make it through ♪

♪ Whatever it takes ♪

♪ I know I can make it through ♪

(Computer keys clack, low hum of chatter)

What are you ordering? Tanning oil?

Um... nothing.

Didn't look like nothing.

You won't say anything to anyone?

Peter: No, I swear.

I've been taking these pills...

Peter: What, like prescription?

Riley: They're performance enhancers.

They help build muscle, like, crazy fast.

So, steroids?

Sort of.

They're same ones professional athletes use.

Yeah, but don't they give you, like, boobs

and make you all paranoid and stuff?

Heh. No, man. All they do is improve my game.

It's all good.

(Computer keys clack)

Leia and Derek: (Chuckling)

Derek: No, but... you, um...

We can go for a walk,

uh, we can go to a movie after...

You can pick what you want. Never mind the walk.

Leia: I... I don't know.

Um... I've got to get to class.

(Din of chatter)

How did you get to be so cool?

Is it the vests? 'Cause I can get a vest.

No. Just stop being an idiot.

Oh, great advice. Thanks.

'Kay listen, I know we haven't been tight lately,

but... really, I need a favour...

No. No way.

Please, please hook me up with Leia.

She'll never hang out with you.

Why?! She hangs out with you.

And you and I are very different.

Come on! You guys are friends,

I like her... It's perfect!

And once she gets to know me, you know...

Are you ever gonna give this up?

No. Never. Jamais. Nunca!

Fine!

I'll see what I can do.

Thanks, brosy!

Chill after school?

I said I'll see what I can do about Leia.

(Incoming message beeps)

(Computer keys clack)

(Message beeps)

(Keys clack)

(Message beeps)

(Monitor beeps)

(Keys clack)

(Mouse clicks)

(Message beeps)

(Keys clack)

(Laptop snaps shut)

Riley: Hey, Anya?

the star Panther.

Everyone's still talking about how well you played.

And you too. Your cheering and stuff?

-It was... loud. -Thanks.

By loud I mean, great. Heh.

Well, it's easy being on the power squad

when there's something worth cheering for.

Um... I was thinking.

Wanna grab coffee at the dot, together.

After school?

I made plans with the hills.

But I am getting a little LC'd out,

so... yeah.

I'd like that.

(Pleased half laugh)

Danny: I'm pretty sure coffee's not meant to be chugged.

I need it.

I've been coming in early to dance.

Sweet. You gonna perform sometime?

Nuh-uh. On a performance detox

post ballet school.

But I still need to dance, like, every day.

Just for me.

How would you feel about going on a date with Derek?

Why would I go out with someone I don't like?

Please. As a favour, so I can tell him I tried.

Worst case? You'll know for sure

that you don't like him.

Okay. I'll go out with him, once.

But on one condition.

You show up during the date to save me.

Deal.

Sav: (Exhales forcefully)

Four sets of 15.

Works biceps and core.

(Grunts) Yeah, what've you been eating?

And can I have some?

It's nothing to do with food.

Bruce: And lifting double what you started with this year, bro?

That's whack.

Yeah, what's your secret?

My secret?

Is action.

Like hooking up with hot cheerleaders like Anya.

Oh, that a boy!

Guys: (Laughter) Atta boy!

What? Need a spot?

No. I don't.

And a general rule among all guys?

Is that you don't hookup with your teammates ex.

Yeah, well, I couldn't help it.

She seemed to like me.

That's weak, man. Dudes don't do that.

Still got something to say?

Yeah, that's what I thought.

Riley: (Exhaling forcefully)

Anya: Come on. It's fun.

If you could be any kind of bread,

what would you be?

Riley: What? I have no clue.

I'll go first.

I would be...

A Pop Tart!

A Pop Tart?!

Does that even count as a bread?

You're way too cute when you laugh.

Can I get you a block of cheese

to go with your humongous meat head?

Riley: It's called a compliment.

You've probably never heard one before.

Okay. So I guess that's a strawberry milkshake for Anya

and a brain for Riley. Anything else?

Anya: Mia, Peter! Hey!

Come sit.

Oh, we were just talking about what kind of carb we would be.

Ah, Riley's such a panini!

(Half laughs) I'm gonna run to the restroom.

Get me what I usually get?

Anya: Oh, wait for me.

So, the steroids are making you buff

and straight?

I'm on a date with Anya. And I like her.

A lot.

Are you sure? Remember...

Forget it.

It's kinda hard to forget, dude.

You tried to kiss me.

It was a weird mistake.

It's done.

Peter: You could be confused or...

Get over it.

(Clack of pool balls)

Derek: May I show you how to hold the stick?

Why, am I doing something wrong?

Smooth move. But it only works in movies.

Some room? Please.

Derek: All right, all right.

(Clack of pool balls) Yes!

Derek: Wow!

Ah! You into this song?

Overplayed. Can't stand it anymore.

Yeah. Yeah, me neither.

(Clack of pool balls)

So, how about you show me some dance moves.

You're a dancer, right?

Ballet school.

And I'm sorta shy about dancing.

(Half laughs) Can't be as shy as Danny.

No one can be shyer than Danny.

Yeah, like when he gets flustered around girls,

he does this like, head shake thing, you know.

He's so cute when he does that!

Ho-oh, so that's how he gets the girls, huh?

Yeah. And 'cause he's a quality guy.

Wait. Wait, are we talking about the same Danny?

You know, like, six-one,

quarterback, cool style,

sometimes looks like he's about to bust into the moonwalk?

(Laughs)

All right. You ready?

This is it.

(Patrons chatter and laugh, car horn honks)

Anya: Oh, uh, that's my mom.

Riley: So, we still on for tomorrow, right, Pop Tart?

Anya: Definitely, panini.

(Riley's phone rings)

(Phone beeps)

(Car whirs away)

Soccerstud1717: Riley?

Riley.

(Panting)

(Exhaling forcefully)

(Din of chatter)

(Muted chatter and laughter) (Scholl bell rings)

Kwan: I assume you've all done your readings.

Riley,

you'll be leading the discussion

on the differences between Dunstan Ramsay

and Percy Boyd.

When you're ready.

Peter: (Whispering) Yeah.

...Shep. (Inaudible whisper)

The first difference

is that Percy... Is materialistic

and, uh, Dunny is more spiritual.

Kwan: Please illustrate.

(Laughing)

What about at the beginning,

when they're tobogganing?

Kwan: Go on.

Their sleds sort of...

Kwan: Riley! Principal Sheppard's office. Now!

-Riley: But Miss, they were- -Kwan: I said now.

We don't tolerate violence here.

(Objects clatter)

So, how did you mess up?

I uh... Set Derek up with Leia

before I realized I was into her.

(Sympathetic breath)

I even saw one of their dates...

Laughing, having a blast.

She's been "Derek'd".

I never thought she'd like a guy like him.

He's so... annoying.

Sorry to break it to you, but you used to be him.

Key words, man: Used to.

Not anymore.

I don't wanna be associated with that guy.

Why don't you just tell her how you feel, then?

Agh... I can't do that to Derek.

But if you think he's such a jerk...

Wouldn't be right.

Hey, throwing an eraser at my head?

Not cool, man. I wasn't even laughing at you.

You got 'roid rage.

I don't know what you're taking about.

I googled it, dude.

Steroids cause, like, serious permanent liver damage,

they stunt your growth. And look-

Back off!

It's my body. And I'll do what I want.

(School bell rings)

Why didn't you show last night?

Busy with football stuff.

But we had a deal.

Sorry.

That's okay, turns out I didn't need saving.

Derek's a fun guy.

Great.

I'm crowning you the king of mixed messages.

I said yes to the date with Derek

because I thought you'd be there.

(Sighs)

But Derek really likes you.

So it's done.

Anya: Hm. Look!

She Drew little footballs on the ones for you.

And pom poms for me.

Riley: My mom went all out.

Anya: Mm-hm.

Anya and Riley: (Laugh)

And these sandwiches didn't make themselves.

(Half laughs) 'Kay, my mom made them too.

She got excited that I was

taking a cheerleader out on a date.

(Dog barks in the distance)

Better?

Much. (Half laughs)

This is perfect.

(Kiss)

I... just remembered,

I gotta be somewhere in half an hour.

Some group project.

(Dog barks)

(Clear throat)

Should I walk you home?

No, I'll just call my mom to pick me up.

-Sorry. -No.

(Bushes rustle)

Not running away this time?

You look the same.

You know, minus the braces.

And the baby fat.

I don't even know why I'm here.

What, you... Didn't come to apologize

for the time you toilet papered my cabin?

It's good to see you again.

Yeah, you too.

I should go.

Look, Riley, just wait okay.

I was just as nervous...

My first time with a guy.

But if you... If you just relax.

I promise everything's gonna be fine, okay?

(Tense breaths)

♪ I can't the breath in the space ♪

♪ That's filled with your sound ♪

♪ Can't call a spade a spade in this town ♪

♪ Dug a hole now I can't get out ♪

♪ I can't I figure it I can't I figure it out ♪

♪ Out ♪

♪ Keep your head up high ♪

♪ Keep mine deep in the ground ♪

♪ Hide away the love that I found ♪

♪ Built a wall now I can't get 'round ♪

♪ I can't figure it I can't figure it out ♪

Riley: Sorry I peace'd out like that.

I really had to get that group project done.

Uh-huh.

Okay, um...

Yesterday was weird.

Was it? We had a good time.

I know I had to go. But we had fun, right?

the kiss... It didn't feel right.

We were just nervous or something.

No. There's a reason.

What do you mean?

I don't think I'm over Sav yet.

He's the only guy I've ever kissed-

Yeah, I gotcha.

No, but I still wanna be friends.

I'm not just saying that. I mean it.

I can be okay with that.

Really? That's amazing!

Because most guys would be too tough to stay friends.

Well, you're really cool hanging out with.

(Laughs)

All right...

Oh, and I'll be cheering for you at the game later.

Go Panthers, go! (School bell rings)

Kwan: "If you don't hurry up and let life know what you want,

"life will damned soon show you what you'll get."

Now, partner up

and write a brief paragraph,

and how this quotation relates to the novel's themes.

Go for her.

What?

I saw you watching Leia.

She's all your's.

What about you and Leia? Don't you-

You tried to hook a brother up.

That means more than getting the girl.

Kwan: Derek, Danny,

please focus on your assignment.

(Huffs) Nothing ever changes with you two.

Okay...

Begin.

Shep: (Blows whistle) Okay, listen up!

As the great Lombardi said:

"Show me a good loser,

"and I'll show you a loser." Break!

We leave in five.

So, let's be winners! Let me hear it.

(Riled up cheers and applause)

Hey, you pumped for another win?

Yeah, definitely.

You all right?

Yeah. Fine.

Okay.

(Riley's phone rings)

(Phone beeps on)

Who's that?

Riley: It's none of your business.

Well, if it's Anya texting you?

Then it is my business.

I'm pretty sure she dumped you, man.

Show me what she wrote.

Get out of my face, man!

Sav: We were together six months!

Means more than some stupid gay picnic!

(Bone crunches) (Students gasp, shocked)

Anya: Sav!

(Whack of hard punches)

Riley: Get off him, man.

Peter: Hey! Hey! Teammates!

Mia: (Gasps) Oh, my God.

Shep: Get the nurse.

Derek: Chill.

How's Sav?

Took a while for his nose to stop bleeding.

But he'll survive.

Surprisingly tough for a guy who used to collect stickers.

(Chuckles) And the game?

We lost. Things are back to normal.

Whatever that means around here.

So, Derek and I talked...

Let me um, clarify something.

I don't wanna date him.

I know. He told me.

(Kiss)

Homework for the next week.

Being suspended sucks, I know.

How's Sav?

I didn't mean to do that.

He's fine.

Anya must hate me.

Not gonna lie. She's pissed, man.

I messed up. Ever since I was a little kid,

I always wanted to be the star athlete.

With lots of friends and a hot girlfriend.

What about the steroids?

I'm done with them.

I thought they would change things...

You really thought steroids would make you straight?

I don't wanna be like this.

Dude...

You can still be a star athlete.

Have lots of friends.

This doesn't change that.

(Deep breath)