(F4A) (Strangers to more) Dreamy Girlfailure Falls for You at the Bookstore.

Writer’s note: First script in quite some time. Trying to get back into scriptwriting so let me know how you like it! You may use this script in any productions or form of content creation of yours as long as I am given credit and you do not turn it into or add NSFW content without my explicit permission.

 

(To herself) “Oh no… Not again… How could I mess up this badly…”

 

(Listener enters)

 

“Oh, hey. First time coming through? Feel free to browse, we have plenty of choice. Let me

know if you’re looking for anything in particular.”

 

(Silence as listener browses)

 

“Damn, they’re SO cute. What was I doing again? Oh, that’s right. This

stupid database… What is this thing running on? Software from the 90s or what?”

 

(Sigh)

 

(Silence as listener comes back)

 

(Annoyed) “What?” (Clears her throat) “I mean, can I help you?”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“Yes. Well… Unfortunately, we are currently having trouble with our database so I can’t really

help you with that. But… I am willing to help you search for that book. Nothing beats good old

fashioned pen and paper, right? What’s the name of the book?”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“Exquisite tastes if I do say so myself. One of the best romances I have ever read. I think it’s over

there, please follow me.”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“Fantasy? Oh… I mean, yes of course. I think I had it mixed with something else I was reading. I

knew you didn’t seem like the type to read romance.”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“Why? Because… Because… You know… You’re… You?”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“What I mean?” (Laughs nervously) “I’m just talking silly, don’t mind me. I’m kind of…. Stressed.

Yeah, stressed, that’s it. Haha…”

 

(Awkward silence)

 

“So here we are. I hope. Should be on one of these shelves up there. Or down there. If it’s not

there, try these shelves over here.”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“Uhh… You’re right, I don’t know where it is exactly. I just sort of remember the aisle. Could be

anywhere from all the way down there to all the way up here. You’ll never know until you find

it, I guess.”

 

(Listener talks)

 

(Playfully) “I don’t know what you’re on about, I’m very helpful. I could have left you to wander

the entire store for ages but I was kind enough to point to you the exact aisle.”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“Alright, fine. You got me. I’m new here. I sort of know where things are but not entirely.”

 

(Under her breath) “Besides, how can I be expected to think clearly when I have such a lovely

sight in front of me? Gosh… Look at these lips, the cut of that jaw… They’re… Perfect.”

 

(Listener talks)

 

(Flustered) “What? You… You heard that? I- I didn’t mean to say that aloud… I’ll… I’ll be at the

counter once you’ve found what you’re looking for okay? Bye… I mean… Happy hunting… of the

book…”

 

(Silence)

 

“Why am I like this? Why am I so awkward? It seems so much easier in fiction to talk to

people…”

 

(Sigh)

 

“I just want to be loved...”

 

(Listener comes back)

 

“It’s no there? You checked? Really?”

 

(Silence)

 

“This whole aisle and it’s not there? Are you sure?”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“I- I was sure it was… I’m sorry… I’m not a very good clerk.”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“Y-You’re not mad? Really?”

 

(Silence)

 

“Thank you. I will find you that book. I swear it! That thing can’t hide from us forever!”

 

(Listener talks)

“Yes! I am determined! My job is to help you find you that book, and I will!”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“You like it when I’m being dramatic? Y-You mean that? That’s the first time anybody said that

to me. I- I appreciate that.”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“It gives me character? Now you’re just being flattering.”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“Me? Authentic? Heh… You don’t really know me.”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“I go above and beyond for a single customer? I wouldn’t really say that. I’m just doing my job.

We don’t get a lot of customers as you can see. All books are mostly online now. I, for one,

appreciate that you took some time out of your day to come get a book in material format. It

feels more…  authentic… I guess you aren’t entirely wrong about that part. We both like

authenticity.”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“I’m not that bad at my job? Well… Let’s ignore the fact that I crashed our entire database a few

moments ago…”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“No. Of course, I was just joking about that last part… Allegedly.”

 

(Silence)

 

“Look… About earlier. What I said about you… I hope you-”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“Y-You think I’m cute? Oh…” (Nervous laugh)

 

(Silence)

 

“You got to be kidding me… It was in I-1, not L-1. Hey, it’s not my fault that Is and Ls look so

similar in that font! Anybody could have made this mistake! I swear! I swear I’m not bad at my

job!”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“Yes. Yes I did crash the database but I found you that darn book! That’s one for one in my book! No pun intended.”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“Finding a book doesn’t fix a database? No… But it proves I’m still good for something! Even-

Even if I caused both problems…”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“Sure, but I could have not helped you!”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“Bare minimum? I guess, but I achieved the bare minimum! I don’t care what you or anybody

else says!”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“Yes. It does make me feel better. Somewhat. And it’s all thanks to you. You know, for being

there and speaking to me like I am actually a person worth talking to and not just a clerk to use

to get what you want.”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“It does mean a lot to me. I’m… Not usually good at anything. But you made me feel like I was

worth something, for once. The only reason I got this job is because my aunt needed somebody

to replace the last person who left in a rush. This is my last chance to feel… Normal. And you did

make me feel normal today. Even if just for a short while.”

 

(Silence)

 

“Hey, I don’t mean to force you to do anything but… Would it be okay if I… Gave you a little

something to thank you?”

 

(Kisses listener’s cheek)

 

“All for you, beautiful. Ahh… Too forward… I’m sorry. That was… I’m sorry!”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“You don’t mind being kissed by a pretty girl? Well… If you keep talking that way to me, I might

just kiss you all day and all night long.”

 

(Silence)

 

“You know, it’s nice being so close to you. I don’t mean to sound clingy but… When are you

free?”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“In a few days… Aw… Well… I suppose you can’t look like that and not be busy, right? Anyway,

let me register that book of yours. We didn’t go through all of this trouble to find it just to leave

it there.”

 

(Walks back to counter and registers book)

 

“There. Oh, wait.”

 

(Scribbles on piece of paper)

 

“That’s my number. Please call me when you’re free. I wouldn’t mind seeing you again.”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“What I would like to do? Oh… Er… Maybe go for a cup of coffee? I know a nice coffee shop just

down the street. It’s very cozy and I really like it. I think you would like it too. It’s quiet and it’s a

good place to relax after a long day. I would really appreciate it if we could go there together

someday.”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“That’s a yes, then? Great! I know I might not be the most competent or the most social, but I

feel that we have a deep connection to each other, stronger than with most people. I want to

explore that connection with you. I want it more than anything, it’s unreal.”

 

(Silence)

 

“Wow. I got a bit too real there, didn’t I? I don’t care. It’s the truth. I have been feeling lonely for

so long and now here you are, exactly what I was yearning for. A girl can dream, can’t she?”

 

(Sigh)

“Anyway, I won’t hold you any longer. Enjoy the rest of your day, and your book. That’s a good

pick. Oh, and don’t forget my phone number, too. Give me a call when you can, okay? I will be

waiting eagerly. Don’t make me wait too long, beautiful. I might just hire a private detective to

go catch you like in one of those crime novels. Just kidding… S-Sort of… Aah… What am I saying?

H-Have a good day, now! Looking forward to your call!”

 

(Listener is about to walk out)

 

“Wait.”

 

(Kisses listener on the cheek again)

 

“That’s for accepting to go on a date with me.”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“Clingy? Heh. Maybe I am. Can you blame me? My heart is racing right now. I never felt this way

before. I’m just not very experienced. You’re just like… sunshine that broke through the clouds

on a stormy day to brighten up my world. For the first time in a long time, I have hope for the

future.”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“Putting too much pressure on you? Well… Maybe… But I really want this to work. You know? I

will try very hard! I don’t want this to fail like everything else! I promise you that I can make it

happen! So long as you try your best yourself! But we make a good team together anyway,

right? We did find that book after all, despite all hope being lost. So the moral of the story is

that there is always hope!”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“Yeah. Yeah. I’m being dramatic again and you need to go. I get it. Sorry, I get lost in my head

sometimes. Have a great day, again. And call me sometime, okay? You won’t forget? You

swear?”

 

(Listener talks)

 

“You better not. Okay bye!”

 

(Silence)

 

“Wait, where did I leave the fanfic I was writing?”

 

(Silence)

 

“Aw, don’t tell me I wrote my phone number on the back of that page… They’re going to think

that I’m such a pervert! Why am I like this?”

The End.