13 Reasons Why

Clay: he laughs it off and is suddenly busy

Melanie: you will leave him out of this. dont you dare try anything. It is worth ruining a life to get ne alone? (Shakes her head and bites her lip) leave monty alone.

Alex: that I'm badass or something

Chloe: my parents think you are a good influence

Jeff: im strong yeah. Have to be

Deni: the store.

[ SHERI | :
( sighs ) that gives us nothing . Do you think it has to
do with Bryce ?

[ BRYCE | :
I will leave him alone if you go out with me .

[ JUSTIN | :
( gets out of the car, stalking towards them ) leave her
alone Bryce !

[ KAT | :
( laughs ) not with bleach blonde hair Timberlake .

[ ZACH | :
I mean, I hope I can be .

[ VALENTINA | :
Alright then.. You can definitely handle a softball .

[ MONTY | :
get in the car Deni ( unlocks his doors and gets into the
car , starting it up fast )

Clay: maybe. Not like fully. But halfway

Melanie: one time, and if you mess with my brother I will end you. (Sees justin) Leave justin alone too. That is my deal. Leave them alone for good.

Alex: ouch it hurts

Chloe: you're a good guy zach

Jeff: not comfortably

Deni: (hops in and buckles up)

[ SHERI | :
( shakes her head ) I saw Justin buying drugs from Montgomery .

[ BRYCE | :
( smirks and runs his fingers down the side of her cheek )
I can't wait now .

[ JUSTIN | :
( grabs Bryce, pushing him off and into the brick wall )
DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH HER .

[ KAT | :
( laughs ) were you following in his footsteps ? The ladies must've
liked it .

[ ZACH | :
( smiles ) so should I ask your parents for permission to ask
you to be my girlfriend ?

[ VALENTINA | :
( chuckles and grabs her glove ) you ready to start practicing ?

[ MONTY | :
( speeds towards the Blue Spot Liquor; doesn't bother parking but
gets out stalking towards them ) stay the fuck away from Melanie, Walker.

Clay: So..he's using again..

Melanie: (flinches) stop. (reaches for Justin and glances back as she sees her brother and debates on which one to hold back) damn it. Guys. Stop I've got it handled.

Alex: I was more like Eminem thank you

Chloe: We're not getting married (laughs) You don't need permission (turns her head to look up at him)

Jeff: I'm not held responsible for if it flies out of my hand

Deni: (jumps to park the car when he takes off and takes the keys out and follows after him)

[ SHERI | :
( shrugs ) I dunno .. It's what I saw . And I wouldn't keep
that from you. I hope not . We saw how bad he was before.

[ JUSTIN | :
( feels himself getting pulled away by Monty ) damnit get off of
me, and let me kill the bastard !

[ BRYCE | :
( laughs and walks backwards, dusting himself off ) I'll call you Melanie
( gets into his car and drives away )

[ KAT | :
Ahh, one of the best rappers out there ( laughs ) well, I like this
look better on you, to be honest.

[ ZACH | :
( smiles and looks down at her ) well, maybe one day I'll need
that permission from them.

[ VALENTINA | :
( laughs ) do you want to try a regular baseball instead ?

[ MONTY | :
He doesn't need to be calling you Melanie. What the fuck ???
And what the hell is Justin doing here anyway ?

[ JUSTIN | :
I was driving by and saw Bryce all over her. And I couldn't let
her get hurt .

Clay: Something had to have happened to make him go back

Melanie: I have it handled. He won't do anything to you guys okay? (runs her fingers through her hair) Monty, Justin was just protecting me. He was there for me after last time Bryce cornered me at school. It's no big deal (shakes her head) Thank you Justin. Even if that was stupid to start a fight with him out here in public. You know he has connections. I'm not seeing either of you get hurt because of this.

Alex: I feel lame. All regular.

Chloe: Someone is planning ahead

Jeff: Hey I'm no quitter

Deni: (glares at Bryce as he leaves and runs up to everyone else) Not for nothing but she's kinda right, we're being watched

[ SHERI | :
We won't know until he talks .. Where is he now ?

[ JUSTIN | :
I don't care! He can kill me .. I just want you safe .

[ KAT | :
( smiles ) do you want to change ?

[ ZACH | :
I like to do that .. Although, it messes me up in the end .

[ VALENTINA | :
( laughs ) I didn't say you were.

[ MONTY | :
I got this from here on out, thank Justin . I don't want you near
my sister where she can get hurt ( looks at Deni ) I'm dragging you
into this , you're too good of a person to be involved in this .

[ JUSTIN | :
( wants to just say he loves Melanie and wouldn't let anything
happen to her ; but grips his hair , walking away )

Clay: he never said

Melanie: justin! (Growls) he isnt getting me hurt monty. He didnt do this. He cant go off upset by himself. (Tries to go off after justin)

Alex: how do you mean?

Chloe: plans arent bad

Jeff: I cant just give up

Deni: are you running me off?

[ SHERI | :
I have a feeling it has to do with Bryce , once again .
When he went spiraling , it was because of Bryce .

[ JUSTIN | :
( gets into his car and punches his steering wheel )

[ KAT | :
Do you feel like you need a new change about yourself ?

[ ZACH | :
Those plans also scares girls away .

[ VALENTINA | :
That's my guy .

[ MONTY | :
Where are you going, Melanie ? You need to go home .
( turns to Deni ) do you really want to be here dealing with
this ?

Clay: when he is on drugs he always runs back to Jessica. They arent healthy

Melanie: I'm caring about someone you ass. I dont need to go home. (Walks over knocking on justin's window) please talk to me

Alex: you want to give me a makeover?

Chloe: only the wrong ones

Jeff; claiming me huh?

Deni: im already in this. My family is close to his family. I cant escape knowing all this

[ SHERI | :
Oh god . We do not need that to be a thing again .
They are toxic together .

[ JUSTIN | :
there's nothing to talk about , Melanie .

[ KAT | :
Yesss. I think that would be fun ( laughs )

[ ZACH | :
( smiles ) are you saying that you are the right one for me ?

[ VALENTINA | :
( grins ) maybe .. Is that a problem ?

[ MONTY | :
Look, you're right . I am sorry . My sister.. It's only me and her
and I really hate the guy . And Justin is a douchbag himself . I'm just
ready to hurt someone .

Clay: I think he has a crush on Monty's sister. Which is dangerous too though isn't it?

Melanie: You once told me, you wouldn't run away from me. Then Bryce is Bryce, my brother tells you to go and what do you do? You run away. I'm willing to fight my brother to be there for you and..(shakes her head) I'm just not Jessica. You won't fight for me like you did for her huh? (backs away from the car) fine. I'll care enough for everyone else, even if only one of them cares enough to send me home. I'll run away for you Justin, so you can act like you didn't. (turns and walks away) I'm going home Monty. I need to think.(takes off jogging)

Alex: I'd be scared of what you'd turn me into

Chloe: Do you think so?

Jeff: I like a girl who knows what she wants

Deni: I'm glad she has you. But sometimes us girls have to fight the douchebag ourselves (motions to Melanie as she talks to Justin and leaves) I think she made the decision herself, the one you wanted her to make.

[ SHERI | :
Oh crap ... Yeah, very dangerous . Those two are very
close with each other . And I know Justin tried to be friends
with Justin before he started really being Justin .. But
that is crossing the line . Especially with Justin's reputation .

[ JUSTIN | :
( leans forward , digging the heel of his hands in his eyes
trying to go and cry ) Justin stop being a fucking pussy and
go to her ( tries to wait a few mins, then takes off towards
her house )

[ KAT | :
Hey, have a little faith in me, will ya ? ( smiles ) Trust me .

[ ZACH | :
( nods and smiles big ) I really do .

[ VALENTINA | :
( smirks ) well then yes. I am claiming you Mr. Atkins .

[ MONTY | :
( sighs ) and I know my sister well enough to know she needs
time to her ( looks towards Justin's car ) I don't know what is going
on with him, but I feel like I won't like it .

Clay: Yeah I don't which is worse really. He's like..enjoying playing with danger. I need to make sure he's safe you know? He's basically my brother

Melanie: (runs up on her house, digging her keys out of her pockets to unlock the door) get yourself together Melanie. It's a boy. Just a boy. You'll be fine. (sniffles and gets mad when her key jams.) Damn you key! (hits the door and then takes a deep breath)

Alex: If I look stupid I blame you

Chloe: (smiles) I'd love to have a great guy as who I'm meant to be with.

Jeff: And even called me Mister

Deni: Do you sell to him? I know the rumors..but..do you still?

[ SHERI | :
Do you need go call him ?

[ JUSTIN | :
( parks his car down the street incase Monty comes home; walks down the street
to her place, seeing her ; frowns, sticking his hands in his pocket and walks
behind her ) I'm sorry, Mel . I am so fucking sorry.

[ KAT | :
( laughs ) I would never make anyone look stupid .

[ ZACH | :
Well you have me .. And I guess now is perfect to ask if you
would like to be my girlfriend ?

[ VALENTINA | :
( chuckles ) you like to be called mister?

[ MONTY | :
Sometimes . But I only sell him weed. I don't sell anything else to him.
So, if he's getting other stuff, it's not from me .

Clay: I don't want to be annoying. Like once when he ran off I sent him a text constantly and felt like a nagging girlfriend

Melanie: Of course (finally gets her door unlocked and turns to him) I thought we had nothing to talk about. (tosses her hands up) Do you want to be around me or not? Am I fighting this on my own? Because it sure as hell feel like it. It feels like I'm fighting so hard to have you in my life, and like you said you would let Bryce kill you. My safety isn't worth it. You can't put your life on the line for me one second, and then run away the next. I don't know what is going through your head. I need..

Alex: Not even for some payback?

Chloe: (chuckles) you're adorable. (buries her face into his stomach) I wouldn't be with you like this if I wasn't interested in being your girlfriend.

Jeff: I feel established. It's almost like being called Sir. At least until I graduate and then kids only 2 years younger call me that.

Deni: (takes a deep breath) Do you think there is any chance he could be using harder stuff? You were his friend at one point weren't you? Does he have signs?

[ SHERI | :
You're just showing that you care, Clay. I would want someone
to check in on me.

[ JUSTIN | :
( walks up to her with his hands out ) you need ?
Please ... Please tell me what you need .

[ KAT | :
Maybe in the past . Definitely . But, I am trying to be
a better person today .

[ ZACH | :
( laughs ) that is true ( smiles ) you just made me the
happiest to be honest.

[ VALENTINA | :
Do you have a plan for after you graduate ?

[ MONTY | :
He was super aggressive back then . When he is on drugs, he's very
aggressive. He is very quick to snap .

Clay: But when you are used to people constantly asking where you are wouldn't you feel like they didn't trust you?

Melanie: I need you. (closes her eyes unable to look towards him) I need someone who I can talk to. I need someone who will hug me because I need it. Because damn it Justin I do need it. And yes I have a brother, I get that, but like..Clay is basically your brother, don't you want someone to hold you outside of family? Someone to just tell you that they get it, that you are worth it? (opens her eyes) I need you to be present. Fight for me but don't sacrifice for me. I would never want you hurt for me.

Alex: No preppy clothes.

Chloe: Well you make me happy anyway

Jeff: I really don't. I had tutoring for awhile trying to make sure i'm not just an athlete

Deni: And you're afraid he will hurt her. I have a question. (looks away then back at him) if he was a good guy that you didn't worry about, would you be as worried?

[ SHERI | :
Yeah, you're right about that . Do you trust him ?

[ JUSTIN | :
I do want to fight for you . You're wrong about Jessica .Yeah, I tried to
fight for her. But she and I, we weren't good for each other . You make it
all worth it ..And how I feel for you .. It scares me, that is why I am always
trying to pull away . I am in love with you, Melanie. I am. Those feelings
scare me . So yes, I would sacrifice myself to keep you alive . If you told
me you wanted me to leave, and not come back... Hell, I would do exactly
what you asked .

[ KAT | :
( laughs ) okay, no preppy . I can dye your hair , trim it a bit .
You dress fine though.

[ ZACH | :
( smiles and leans down kissing her ) good .

[ VALENTINA | :
What about starting your own baseball league ?

[ MONTY | :
I probably would. My sister has been burned plenty of times.
Even by good guys . I'd send her away to be a nun if I could.

Clay: I trust him. I just know he's as broken as most of the rest of us

Melanie: I don't want you to leave. (walks over, wrapping her arms around him hugging him tight) Maybe I'm stupid for it, reckless, but I can't let you go. That's why I fight so hard. Everyone outside of my twin has hurt me, no one stays, they all hurt me and run away. I want someone to stay. Please stay. No one has ever loved me, I always love alone.

Alex: What are we dying it to?

Chloe: I have to tell you though, I really don't understand this movie you picked

Jeff: Is that possible?

Deni: That is exactly what not to say to a girl (laughs) Another question, do you guys feel each other's pain? Like if she broke her foot would you feel it?

[ SHERI | :
I just hope that he is okay .. Did you see him pack a bag ?

[ JUSTIN | :
( wraps his arms around her ) the thought of leaving you , kills
me .. When you want me to leave, I will leave. I don't want to be
like the people who have left you . And you don't have to worry.
Because I love you .

[ KAT | :
A regular light brown colour . Then I can trim it and style it up.

[ ZACH | :
( laughs ) have you never watched John Wick ?

[ VALENTINA | :
I believe so . People love you out here. If you put it out there
that you want to start a baseball team , I am sure parents would
go and have their kid sign up so fast.

[ MONTY | :
Mel and I ? Yeah, we feel each others emotions . If she's sick ,
I literally want to throw up .

Clay: (tries to think) No. (pulls out his phone sending Justin a quick text)
" Will you be home later? Doing my daily brother check in"
(puts his phone down) Casual as I could asking him about it.

Melanie: I love you (breathes him in) Do you want to come in? Or do you need to head out? I feel like no one can make plans anymore, things just randomly pop up. We can hang out and watch movies? Or we can plan a movie night. Or try to plan a movie night.

Alex: How short?

Chloe: I haven't. I heard something about people killing his dog and he goes all vengeful over it

Jeff: So I'd be like the coach?

Deni: That is so weird. Not like..you two but all twins. I used to want a twin but then figured I wouldn't want someone who knew what I was feeling all the time. I like a little mystery.

[ SHERI | :
You're a good person, Clay . I am glad to call you my friend
( smiles )

[ JUSTIN | :
( feels his phone but keeps his attention on her ; pulls away,
grabbing her face into his hands ) be quiet Pretty Girl . We can
watch some movies together.

[ KAT | :
hmm ( runs her fingers through his hair ) not too much.
Just enough to style it up with a little hair wax.

[ ZACH | :
Oh it's one of the best franchises! Keanu Reeves is such a
badass .

[ VALENTINA | :
Yes . If you want . I've seen you play . You're amazing .

[ MONTY | :
Yeah, I know . Look, are you free ? Let me, take you to
Rosie's and we can get something to eat . On me .

Clay: Yeah yeah (brushes it off with a little blushing)

Melanie: (smiles and places her hands on his) my room. That way if Monty decides to show up we can get you out quietly if you need to do so.

Alex: Oh man I'd need to actually style it. That's extra work in the morning

Chloe: I think he's an amazing person. He's so popular right now.

Jeff: I may have to think about it. I mean, I never thought of it and it does have merit.

Deni: (nods) I'd love a good burger. Weighing my options on whether to go for a milkshake.