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Accidents: A modern High School Fairy Tale
  Fade in on a high school
  Narrator- girl Mia, kind of nerdy and awkward hides beauty underneath glasses.
  High School is a confusing time and this story is no exception. High School is like a fairy tale you have your ---- hot mouth fire breathing dragon, that’s Jennifer for you, and a prince to slay her, Hunter your typical handsome high school jock. You might be wondering where the beautiful princess is well I’m not quite sure.
  Camera zooms in on wrong pretty girl
  Oh look that’s me. Never mind wrong girl. My butt isn’t that big, to the left. That’s it. There I am. I’m not what you would call your stereotypical princess. But my mom says I’m just right.
  But what does my naïve mother know. She says I hide behind my glasses. But, enough about me.
  Mia walks with lots of books in her hand.
  There’s Jennifer a girl that everyone loves and hates simultaneously.
  Jennifer
  Um excuse me did you just walk right in front of me.
  Mia
  Were you talking to me?
  Jennifer (sarcastic)
  No I was talking to the pole, yes you loser. 
  Mia
  What do you want?
  Jennifer
  Look I don’t have time for this do yourself a favor and drop dead.
  Hunter
  Good one.
  He gives Jennifer a high five and laughs.
  Mia
  Look I could get you in trouble if I reported you.
  Jennifer
  You wouldn’t dare.
  Mia
  Watch me!
  Jennifer
  Hunter I think it’s time you teach this freak a lesson.
  Mia
  What are you going to do to me?
  Jennifer
  Did anyone say you could talk?
  Jennifer whispers to Hunter
  I want you to punch her.
  Hunter
  Why?
  Jennifer
  I saw her make goo goo eyes at my man and no one gets away with that.
  Hunter
  But she’s a chick.
  Jennifer
  I don’t care you wouldn’t want me to leak any of those pictures would you.
  Hunter
  You promised!
  Jennifer
  I did no such thing. Now hurry up your wasting time.
  Mia trembles and tries to turn away.
  Please don’t hurt me!
  Hunter strikes up slowly and hesitantly.
  Jennifer
  Don’t be such a baby!
  Hunter under his breath
  Sorry
  Jennifer
  Make it a good one.
  Mia
  You’ll regret this.
  Hunter swings hard and knocks Mia onto the floor, Mia blacks out. 
  Hunter runs away disgusted on the rainy dark day.
  Jennifer
  Guess my boyfriend isn’t such a wimp after all.
  Jennifer walks away.
  Hunter
  How could I have done that? I’m a women beater
  Why did I take those pictures? Why did I send them to Jennifer of all people? I’ve become her slave. What did that poor innocent girl do to receive that. I don’t deserve to live. I’m going to hell!
  Hunter keeps running until out of nowhere a red truck comes and hits him.
  Hunter blacks out.
  Mia’s mom
  Mia. Mia. Mia.
  Mia wakes up in a hospital.
  Mia
  Where am I?
  Mia’s Mom
  The hospital.
  Mia
  What.
  Mia’s mom
  The school found you passed out on the floor. Supposedly you passed out. But, I don’t buy it for one second because look at all the bruises on your face. Mia did someone hit you?
  Mia
  What umm I don’t remember? I just remember blacking out.
  Mia’s mom
  Are you sure?
  Mia
  Yes, mom.
  Mia’s mom
  Okay.
  Mia
  I need some fresh air.
  Mia’s mom
  Are you sure?
  Mia
  I’m, fine mom
  Mia walks over and realizes the guy next to her is Hunter.
  Oh my god!
  Mia’s mom,
  What is it honey, Mama’s coming!
  Mia
  Oh nothing just walking it’s been so long.
  Mia’s mom
  If you say so.
  Mia tries to find out what happened to Hunter
  Nurse
  He was in a terrible car accident. He’s lucky to still be alive. He’s currently in a coma so we’re just waiting it out right now.
  Mia walks away, feeling guilty.
  I shouldn’t have wished ill onto him even if he did hurt me.
  She gets by his bedside and prays.
  Dear god,
  Please help Hunter he is innocent. It’s all that stupid Jennifer’s fault.
  In Jesus name, amen.
  She cries and puts her head onto Hunter’s stomach.
  Oh Hunter I‘m sorry.  No one deserves this.
  Hunter gets up.
  Who are you?
  Mia
  Oh Hunter you’re alive. I’m Mia we’ve met before.
  Hunter
  Whose Hunter and I can’t really remember anything right now my head hurts.
  Mia
  Nurse! Hunter do you remember anything before the accident.
  Hunter
  Accident, I just remember blacking out.
  Nurse
  What’s the problem?
  Mia
  He doesn’t remember anything
  Nurse
  That is very common, we should just be happy he is awake
  Hunter
  Why can’t I walk?
  Nurse
  You will have to be in a wheelchair temporarily.
  Hunter
  No.
  Nurse
  It’s only temporary. But someone is going to have to take care of you.
  Hunter
  Mia can do it. Only if that is okay with you.
  Mia
  Umm its okay I guess.
  Hunter
  Than it’s settled it’s a date
  Mia super excited on inside
  That’s cool see you than.
  Hunter’s mom pushes Hunter away.
  Hunter
  See you later.
  Mia
  Bye
  Mia’s mom
  Well he was cute.
  Mia
  Mom!
  Hunter giggles
  Mia’s mom
  Sorry!
  Mia goes home.
  The next day at school.
  Mia pushes Hunter’s wheelchair around.
  Jennifer is dressed skanky and smacks lips as chews bubble gum.
  Jennifer tells friends
  Oh heck nah what does that girl think she is doing with my man.
  Hey hunter how have you been did you miss me?
  Hunter
  Do I know you?
  Mia giggles
  Jennifer
  I’m yo girlfriend remember!
  Hunter
  Doesn’t ring a bell.
  Mia laughs louder
  Jennifer
  I don’t know what you have done to my man but, I’m getting to the bottom of this.
  Mia
  Look Mrs. Thang, Hunter is suffering from amnesia right now so your attitude is really not helping.
  Jennifer
  Attitude! You’re all up on my man what am I supposed to do and why is he in a wheel chair?
  Mia
  He was in a car accident.
  Jennifer
  Don’t lie to me.
  Mia
  Why would I.
  Jennifer
  You did this to him didn’t you? You wanted revenge because …
  Mia
  Don’t you dare!
  Jennifer
  Hunter…
  Hunter
  Did what?
  Mia
  Nothing I’m leaving.
  Jennifer
  Go ahead you big baby run away. I don’t need Hunter anyways now that he is a cripple.
  Hunter
  Is it true?
  Mia
  Don’t listen to her.
  Hunter
  It hurt so much to hear that.
  Mia
  I know.
  Hunter
  You’re used to it aren’t you.
  Mia
  I have a past I guess.
  Hunter
  I’m sorry.
  Mia starts crying.
  Hunter
  Stop crying. Princesses don’t cry.
  Mia
  Oh stop it. I’m not a princess.
  Hunter
  You could be your so beautiful.
  Mia
  You’re turning into my mom.
  They both giggle
  Hunter takes off Mia’s glasses.
  Much better.
  Mia
  You really think so?
  Hunter
  I know so. Any guy would be lucky to have you.
  Mia
  Even you.
  Hunter
  Especially me.
  They lean in to kiss.
  Hunter stops.
  Mia
  Why did you stop is something wrong?
  Hunter
  I just have this weird feeling.
  Mia
  What is it?
  Hunter
  Be honest please, did I ever cause you pain?
  Mia
  Um.
  Hunter
  Mia I need an honest answer.
  Mia
  Yes. Are you happy!
  She runs away and cries.
  Hunter
  Mia I’m sorry!
  Hunter slaps himself.
  What the heck is wrong with me? Why do I mess everything up?
  He rolls home.
  Jennifer is pissed that Mia and Hunter are together.
  You know what I don’t need him anymore.
  I’m going to make that home wrecker pay for what she did to me.
  Jennifer gives a bribe to David(tough guy).
  I need you to make sure Hunter never leaves that wheel chair.
  David
  Whatever you say boss.
  Jennifer gangs up behind Hunter because David couldn’t go through with it.
  Hunter
  Hey what are you doing stop that ow! Help!
  Hunter left on the floor almost dead.
  Bystander passes by and calls an ambulance.
  Jennifer meets up with Hunter in the hospital.
  Jennifer (pretends to be clueless)
  Hunter what happened? Are you okay?
  Hunter
  Thanks for coming.
  Jennifer
  Hunter I think that Mia girl did this to you.
  Hunter
  No.
  Jennifer
  She was the last person to be seen with you. You said yourself you didn’t see the attacker.
  Hunter
  But…
  Jennifer
  I know it’s hard but I’m here to protect you.
  Hunter
  I’m sorry Jennifer, I think your right
  Jennifer
  Its okay baby.
  Jennifer has a syndical smile to camera
  Mia comes
  I came as fast as I heard.
  Jennifer
  You got some nerve.
  Mia
  I got some nerve you tried to kill Hunter.
  Jennifer
  Face the fact Mia you attacked Hunter to get revenge for him beating you. Now that he is handicapped you thought the playing fields were equal.
  Hunter
  I hit Mia!
  Mia
  It’s okay it’s not your fault.
  Hunter
  I remember.
  Jennifer
  What exactly?
  Hunter
  You’re a psychopath Jennifer you blackmailed me with pictures to beat innocent Mia for you. You ruined my life you conniving woman!
  Jennifer
  Take it back.
  Hunter
  Make me!
  Jennifer takes out a gun
  I have a gun and I’m not afraid to use it.
  Mia
  You’re insane!
  Jennifer
  I’m insane, society made me this way. Momma always said marry rich. That’s why I let no one get in between me and my Hunter, he was man. Until, you came around Mia my life was set. Hunter was going to be an all star football player and me, his trophy wife, can’t you imagine it. But then you pulled his little heart strings. It’s your fault that he was run over by that truck. It was all your doings you…witch! After the accident you losers had something in common and you both became so nice gross.
  Mia
  But, why did you beat up Hunter?
  Jennifer
  If I couldn’t have Hunter no one could. I asked David to do the deed but, he was a wimp. I guess if you want a job done right do it yourself. Hey what are you doing with my phone?
  Hunter
  Oh nothing I just recorded your confession and I don’t think you’ll be blackmailing me anytime time soon.
  Jennifer
  You deleted the pictures?
  Hunter
  Every last one, I’m finally free of your evil spell!
  Jennifer
  I still have a gun.
  Mia
  Oh my God!
  I love you Hunter!
  Hunter
  I love you Mia!
  They run towards each other and end in an embrace.
  Jennifer
  Oh don’t make me barf.
  Jennifer shoots blanks.
  What! This can’t be happening! No! Not now!
  Hunter
  This is the part that you run.
  Jennifer runs but the police make perfect timing.
  Jennifer you’re under arrest.
  Jennifer
  You can’t arrest me I’m too beautiful! No stop, this isn’t fair, I don’t deserve this! I’m calling my lawyer!
  Hunter
  Can we restart hi I’m Hunter.
  Mia
  Oh just kiss me already.
  They kiss.
  Hunter
  Did I ever tell you getting hit by that truck was the best thing that ever happened to me. 
  Mia
  No why.
  Hunter
  Because I got to meet you.
  Mia
  Stop it.
  Hunter
  No really. I’ve completely revaluated my life I now know beauty is within. It’s like a second chance at life, sick and horrible Hunter is dead. I solemnly swear to never hit you or wrong you again Mia.
  Mia
  I guess some fairy tales do exist. Jennifer is rotting in prison, Hunter saved me and we will both live happily ever after.
  I guess my mom was right maybe I’m princess after all.
  The end
  Fade out

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