Gene's Worry/Transcript

Travis: So... How's your book going?

Katelyn: It's going.

Travis: It doesn't have a cover. Uh, what's it about anyway?

Katelyn: (chuckles) You're asking me that now? You've been here for an hour.

Travis: I enjoy the silence. Dante and Gene have been hanging out a lot lately and well, they're brothers, so...

[Flashback.]

Dante: Hey, that's no fair! That last cupcake was mine!

Gene: That's what you get for cheating at Super Mario. So tough cookies.

Dante: Man, cookies sound great right about now. (yells) If I had any left over after your purge of my kitchen!

Gene: You said "mi casa es su casa!"

Dante: That was a figure of speech!

Gene: Cállate, gordo! Seriously, Dante! Come on!

Dante: Stop! Don't tell me to "cállate"!

Gene: You gotta admit that I won!

Dante: You're the fat one!

Gene: Yeah, that's right, I said it! You put on some weight, Dante!

Dante: You know I'm bad at Spanish!

Gene: Just-- They're my cookies!

[End of Flashback.]

Katelyn: (laughs) Yeah, brothers are like that. Must be annoying for you, though.

Travis: Very. Anyway, what's the book about?

Katelyn: Theater and directing stuff.

Travis: You still thinking about that?

Katelyn: Yeah, but I need more practice. Maybe I'll do a neighborhood play or something in the future. I still got some brushing up to do first, though. (smiles) Hey, Kawaii~Chan!

Travis: Hey! Heard you had a hot date yesterday, Kawaii~Chan.

Katelyn: Right! With Damien! How'd it go?

Kawaii~Chan: It went great! Damien is really funny. (giggles) He almost made Zane laugh, too.

Travis: Z-Zane?

Katelyn: Zane was there?

Kawaii~Chan: Mm-hmm! Aphmau~Senpai, too! It was a double date!

Travis: Huh... That's weird.

Katelyn: Weird? It's Zane. Zane's always weird.

Travis: Yeah, but-- Bah! None of my business. So, what do you think, Kawaii~Chan? Gonna go for a date round two someday?

Kawaii~Chan: Maybe. (giggles; leaves)

Katelyn: (smiles) I'm happy for her.

Travis: Same! Still... That double date thing bothers me.

Katelyn: Why?

Travis: I-- (sighs)

[Flashback.]

Dante: (to himself) There! Man, I love cupcake day. Ah, that reminds me, I need to take a picture! Now, where is my phone? Hmm... Probably up in my room. (calls) Travis! Make sure you don't eat this cupcake!

Travis: (calls back) I already washed the dishes today! Sheesh!

Gene: Hey, Travis...

Travis: (mumbles) Here we go. What do you want, Gene?

Gene: I just saw Aphmau and Zane and, well... I wanted to ask you a question. Do you think they're... Spending a lot of time together?

Travis: (teasingly) You jealous? Eh, they're, like, best friends. Zane won't shut up about it.

Gene: I know, but... Think about it, Travis. They're uncomfortably close. I've seen Zane get really close to Aphmau and the way he looks at her-- It's weird to me.

Travis: Dude, you're over-thinking it. I don't think Aphmau would be the type to ever cheat. Especially on Aaron! They've known each other since middle school.

Gene: Think about it, Travis. I mean, really. A couple in a relationship acts like them.

Travis: They don't--! I mean-- (sighs) Well... There was that one time, but--

Gene: Again, just think about it. Ooh! Free cupcake!

[End of Flashback.]

Travis: It's just... Zane and Aphmau are really close, don't you think?

Katelyn: Yeah. I don't like it, but it's not really our place to judge their friendship. People don't always get us and the way we're friends. Though, I will say Zane's weird. And to be honest, he's, like, the only person I can't read. Probably 'cause I don't know him too well. Either way, I don't think it's something we should worry about. They're both smart.

Travis: Eh, you're right. It's probably nothing.

Katelyn: Kawaii~Chan, is that the last cupcake?

Kawaii~Chan: No... (leaves)

Katelyn: (angrily) Kawaii~Chan!

Travis: What is it with today and cupcakes? Aww, great... Now I want a cupcake.

=MyStreet Lover's Lane=

♪ Wearing light shoes ♪

♪ Walking down the shore ♪

♪ Diving head first down to the ocean floor ♪

♪ Your dark brown eyes reflect fireflies ♪

♪ Slipping bright nights ♪

♪ Getting me high on life ♪

Michi: Alright, now to seal the deal before I go to meet with Miss Melissa. (laughs, maliciously) Michi needs to do some super-spy detective work, nyah~? (sees Garroth) A-ha! A lead!

[Rings doorbell.]

Aaron: Hey-- Garroth?

Garroth: Hey, Aaron! I wanted to talk to you. Mind if I come in?

Aaron: Sure... What's this all about?

Garroth: My mom got a call from your parents.

Aaron: Wait, wait, wait. Is this about our family's business? Ugh... Garroth, I really don't want to talk about this today. (tiredly) I had enough of it yesterday.

Garroth: I know. But as future CEO of the Ro'Maeve Corporation--

Aaron: Wait, wait, wait. You are taking over the company? I thought you said you didn't want to.

Garroth: I'm... Going to, eventually.

Aaron: This does not sound like the Garroth I know. Did something change your mind?

Garroth: (reluctantly) Mmm...

Aaron: Garroth?

Garroth: (reluctantly) Mmm...

Aaron: (mockingly) Mmm...

Garroth: Mmm... Oh, fine. Your parents called in a favor of my parents to get me to tell you that. Hopefully, it would inspire you to... Go home?

Aaron: Ugh! No! Garroth, I cannot believe you'd go along with their plan.

Garroth: I'm sorry, but... Mommy asked in a way I couldn't refuse.

[Flashback.]

Zianna: (crying) Gar-Gar! This is so important to us! (sobs)

Garroth: Okay! I'll do it!

[End of Flashback.]

Aaron: Garroth... (sighs)

Garroth: I'm sorry.

Aaron: It's okay. It's just... My family's been trying to get back into my life these past few months and I know it's not for good reasons.

Garroth: I think I understand. I didn't mean to interfere with your personal matters.

Aaron: It's okay, I-- I know our parents are gonna be in a partnership soon, so I guess I understand why they felt comfortable asking you.

Garroth: (chuckles) Say... Where's Aphmau at?

Aaron: She's with Zane. I think they went to your place. Didn't you see her?

Garroth: No, she must be in Zane's room. Huh... They've been really quiet then.

--

Aphmau: Ouch! Zane, that hurts!

Zane: Well, it wouldn't hurt so much if you held still.

Aphmau: (groans) Why are you so rough this time?!

Zane: Because I'm agitated you asked me to do this again! I told you I don't like styling hair!

Aphmau: But you're good at it!

Zane: Only because I helped my mom so much when I was younger.

Aphmau: Aww, that's sweet! By the way, you're rocking the man bun I made for ya.

Zane: Quiet! That's why the door is closed! I don't want Garroth or Laurance to see the bun.

Aphmau: Because they'll be jealous?

Zane: (chuckles) Definitely.

Aphmau: (laughs)

Dante: Hey, Zane! Laurance said you took his mirror, so-- Is that a man bun, Zane?

Zane: No!

Gene: This is weird.

Dante: Right. Either way, it looks nice on you! Now, can I have Laurance's mirror? He said I could use it.

Zane: Ugh, here! (gives him the mirror)

Gene: Mind if I join you guys?

Aphmau: Sure! Let's--

Zane: No! Next time, knock! Now, out!

[Door slams.]

Dante: Geez! Rude.

Gene: Ugh... Dante, you can't tell me that isn't weird.

Dante: What isn't weird?

Gene: Are you blind?! He hogs Aphmau all to himself.

Dante: (teasingly) You jealous she's not your best friend?

Gene: No! (sighs) Look, I just happen to... Have known people like Zane. I've had experiences before. And either Zane likes her or he's, well... I don't know.

Dante: Huh?

Gene: Ugh! I'm gonna ask Laurance!

-

Gene: Laurance!

Laurance: Ah! Found the mirror?

Gene: Yeah. But I need to ask you something, because while I love Dante... He can be dumb as rocks sometimes.

Dante: Hey!

Gene: Laurance, don't you think Aphmau and Zane are too close? He hogs Aphmau all to himself and he just acts like he's her boyfriend.

Laurance: Or maybe... They're just really good friends? They don't need to be interested in each other to be close.

Gene: (sighs) No one seriously sees a problem?

[Crickets chirping.]

Gene: Does anyone pay attention?

Garroth: Hey, Laurance! Wow, is there a party going on?

Laurance: Nah, just Gene being paranoid about Aphmau and Zane.

Gene: I'm not!

Aaron: This again?

Dante: Bro, I think you're just paying too much attention to them.

Gene: Fine. Maybe I am crazy or something you guys know that I don't. But just... Think about it, okay? (leaves)

Dante: Sorry about that, guys. Gene is a little sensitive sometimes.

Laurance: Well... I'm gonna be honest here, but sometimes Zane does act overprotective of Aph. Remember when she was sick?

[Flashback.]

Zane: Aph! Are you okay?

Aphmau: (stuffed nose) Zane, I'm fine. (sneezes)

Zane: We need to take her to the hospital.

Aaron: Zane, she is fine. She just needs to sleep for now.

Zane: What if she dies?!

Aphmau: (weakly) No!

Aaron: She is not going to die, Zane. She's just got a fever.

Aphmau: (stuffed nose) I'm cold.

Aaron: I'll get you another blanket.

Zane: I got this! (puts his mask on Aphmau) There.

Aphmau: (sneezes)

Zane: It's getting worse. We need to take her to the hospital now!

Aphmau: (stuffed nose) Am I gonna die?

[End of Flashback.]

Garroth: Right. I've never seen him do that for anyone. Or... What about the time she tried to kiss him?

[Flashback.]

Garroth: This can't be happening!

Aaron: Aphmau!

Aphmau: Once we kiss, Zane, we can get married!

Zane: Aphmau...

Zianna: That sounds like a wonderful idea!

[End of Flashback.]

Aaron: That was because of a potion!

Laurance: Oh, right. But... Then he--

[Flashback.]

Zane: What did I tell you about her curfew?!

Aphmau: Geez! You scared me for a second! Wait-- Zane?! What are you doing in my house?!

Zane: That's none of your concern, missy! Now, come inside! I saw what you two did and you're grounded!

[End of Flashback.]

Aphmau: Hey, Aaron! You guys talking about something?

Aaron: It's nothing, babe. Don't worry about it.

Aphmau: Hmm... Ah! Aaron! Like my hair?

Aaron: It looks great!

Aphmau: Thanks! Zane did--

Zane: (punches Aphmau)

Aphmau: Eep! I mean, uh-- I did it.

Aaron: Well, you look good with it. What have you guys been up to?

Aphmau: We've just been chilling in Zane's room.

Laurance: Doing...?

Garroth: (punches Laurance)

Aphmau: Hanging out? Like we always do? (chuckles)

Aaron: Right. Come on, Aph. We've got dinner soon.

Aphmau: Oh... I, um, got something to take care of at the maid cafe. Some business stuff came up and since I'm the owner and everything-- (chuckles)

Aaron: Alright, I'll have dinner ready when you come home.

Aphmau: Thanks, Aaron! Come on, Zane!

Zane: Right!

-

Garroth: You okay, Zane?

Zane: Aphmau forgot her other set of clothes in my room.

Laurance: What?

Garroth: Maybe it is weird. But again, Zane's never had someone he was friends with like Aph. So maybe it's just nothing.

Laurance: If you say so, Garroth. He's your brother.

Michi: (chuckles, maliciously) Michi has all the information she needs.

--

Melissa: (sighs) I swear, if this meif'wa girl doesn't show up soon, I'm leaving.

Michi: Hi! So sorry Michi is late!

Melissa: This better be worth my time.

Michi: It is! But first, Michi wants to order some food! Uh... You're paying, right?

Melissa: If you have what you say you have--

Michi: A way to bring Aaron home?

Melissa: Yes. If you're lying to me, I'm going to file a restraining order.

Michi: (laughs) Listen, sister, I got what you want. But just because Michi admires you, doesn't mean she's going to bend over backwards.

Melissa: What do you want?

Michi: Food first!

--

Michi: Phew! That meal was great! Michi could never afford this place on her own!

Melissa: (clears throat) Now that you've had your fill... And I had to sit through that horrid display of food carnage, you better start talking.

Michi: Right, right. (clears throat) So, Aaron is the heir to the [] Corporation, right?

Melissa: Yes.

Michi: (chuckles) I knew there was something about him.

Melissa: You know him?

Michi: Yep! He tried to kiss Michi once! It was totally romantic!

Melissa: I see... Sounds unlike my brother, but he did get a girlfriend, so... I'm completely out of the loop with his life.

Michi: Let me ask you, sister. You're the oldest, right? Why ain't you inheriting the corporation?

Melissa: Because it's what our parents want. I know better than to question who puts food on my table and you should, too. So the next few sentences out of your mouth better be the reason you called me here.

Michi: Yikes! Okay, okay! Didn't realize you were a snapper. Look, you need Aaron to go home, but now that he's got a dame to keep him here, he ain't going nowhere.

Melissa: Last sentence.

Michi: What if Michi told you his girlfriend was cheating on him?

Melissa: Go on.

Michi: So this girl. Aphmau. She's known Aaron since middle school. I think they might have liked each other back then, but for some reason, they never got together.

Melissa: I see.

Michi: Now, Aaron trusts her, seeing as she's his first and only girlfriend. But Aph? Oh, she had a boyfriend before in high school when Aaron was at college. She can't be trusted.

Melissa: Having a relationship from high school to college is hard, so I don't blame them for cutting ties. But what does this have to do with today?

Michi: But he doesn't know that her best friend likes her. A lot. And I have this picture of them on a date, getting romantic. (shows Melissa the picture)

Melissa: This is-- Give me that!

Michi: Nu-uh! I better get something more than food for this evidence.

Melissa: You're holding my ticket to getting my brother home to our corporation. Name it.

Michi: Michi wants to be a TV star!

Melissa: I can arrange that.

--

[Flashback.]

Young Aaron: Where's Mommy and Daddy?

Teenage Melissa: They're busy with work. They don't have time for dinner.

Aaron: Oh...

[End of Flashback.]

Aaron: Ugh... I don't want that.

[Phone rings.]

Aaron: (answers the phone)

Melissa: Are you alone?

Aaron: I'm at home. Why?

Melissa: I'm going to send you a picture I want only you to see. Just... Brace yourself. (hangs up)

Aaron: Huh? What was that about?

[Phone text alert.]

Aaron: (sees the picture) What?

THE END

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