#thewarblers

Stranger: Right, I guess they're more than a little choir to you but not to me. And it doesn't mean I should care at all. And it gives you no right to yell at me.-J

You: Well if you don't want to take it seriously why do you want anything to do with us anyway?-N

Stranger: I came to ask you for help not to get yelled at. Not that it matters now.-J

You: Why would you want help from me? I thought you were too good for The Warblers? -N

Stranger: Doesn't matter, I said it was too late. And it hardly matters to you anyways so forget it.-J

You: No, you've started so you can finish. Tell me. -N

Stranger: Not likely for that to happen Duval.-J

You: Fine, I'm not going to chase you around over this. I have important things to do. I don't want to play your games. -N

Stranger: Its not games Nick! I was just panicking earlier but it was stupid.-J

You: Well then just tell me! Instead of causing more arguments.Just get to the point. What were you panicking over? -N

Stranger: My dad is here, at school..-J

You: Wait, what? Why? -N

Stranger: You don't even know my dad, you just know that he isn't a nice guy.. And he's here because apparently I caused trouble again.-J

You: Too right I don't, I've heard enough stories going round school about him. Right, What did you do this time? -N

Stranger: What stories have you heard? I have no idea but it was aparently something bad since he's here, talking to the headmistress.-J

You: It doesn't matter, They're probably all rumors anyway. Maybe you should find out. I mean, if you don't know what you've done then you probably haven't done it. Unless you have done that much that you don't know which one he is here for. -N

Stranger: Tell me Nick, what have you heard about him? And its more likely that I've done so much I don't know which misdeed he's here for than its because I didn't do it.-J

You: Fine. If you really want to know. Apparently, He's been locked up for all sorts. One guy went as far as attempted murder, other said it was just assult.  Is it really that hard to stay out of trouble? -N

Stranger: It was just assult and he was never convicted for it.. I'd know better than anyone else. And yes, it is that hard aparently since I try not to get into trouble and I still mess everything up.-J

You: Right, well I guess you do tend to keep yourself to yourself so you can't blame people for gossiping. I am sure you could do it, it's just getting out of the habbit of it. Stay away from the wrong crowds and just keep your head down for a while. We have had enough troubled guys come to Dalton before and they're all doing great now. -N

Stranger: Right well I'm more troubled than most guys I suppose, all things considered.-J

Stranger: I'm sorry... You're not a part of things, I shouldn't be telling you about his abuse or all the other things.-J

You: Look, you need someone to talk to. You have obviously kept everything in for a while and you need someone to talk to. I'm not going to judge you. I'm happy to listen. You don't seem to bad under this image. -N

Stranger: You don't need to know this Nick, telling you would just end badly and it would give you a power over me that I can't allow.-J

You: I don't need power over anyone. I get it, you have been through a rough time, but I'm not like all those people. I'm here to help, not to be against you. -N

Stranger: Why would you want to help me when you don't even like me.-J

You: I never said I didn't like you. I was just annoyed about the way you talked about The Warblers. How can I judge a person I barely know? -N

Stranger: I'm sorry for how I spoke of them and of you, okay? I just... Obviously I'm a mess but more than that, I'm envious of them.-J

You: Apology accepted. Why though? I honestly just thought you hated us. -N

Stranger: Because I love to sing, alright?-J

You: There is nothing wrong with that. You're welcome to audition. We accept anyone and everyone, that is as long as you can sing and keep up with the rest of us. -N

Stranger: I can sing but I'm not going to.-J

You: Why not? What's stopping you? -N

Stranger: People would get too close.-J

You: We are not going to hurt you in anyway. We're all great friends. You only have to tell them what you want them to know. I won't say anything to them. -N

Stranger: Do you promise that?-J

You: Of course. I promise. -N

Stranger: Thank you.. Okay, I'll give it a chance, if my dad doesn't send me to military school.-J

You: Good, I will sort out when you can audition. Why would he do that? Come on, you can't have done anything that bad. -N

Stranger: I'm aparently shaming thr family name or some crap like that.. Thank you, just give me a time and date.-J

You: Well that's stupid, you don't deserve to go. You've been through a lot, and you've just done what you can do to get through. We can do tomorrow. Practice starts at 4, so you could turn up then. You don't even have to audition tomorrow, you can just sit back and watch and see what you think. -N

Stranger: Yeah, we'll see what he says. I'll be there if I get to stick around Nick.-J

You: Good, I really hope you can stick around. -N

Stranger: Like me already, do you?-J

You: Don't flatter yourself too much. I'm still thinking about it. You seem ok for now though. -N

Stranger: Are you sure I shouldn't? You sound like you like me very much.-J

You: Well, how else do you think I know about the 'troubled' guys here. Let's just say I seem to attract them. -N

Stranger: You like your badboys do you?-J

You: What can I say? I like the excitment. -N

Stranger: How are we exciting to you Nicky? -J

You: It's just the constant change. One night I'll be fast asleep by 9, the next I'm helping a guy climb through our dorm wiindow. Also, every badboy has their story, and I just like to help. -N

Stranger: So we're all walking charity cases then?-J

Stranger: Is that why you want to help me?-J

You: No, of course not. I just know what I went through, I know what I wish I had when I first came to Dalton. I didn't use to be the person you see now. -N

Stranger: Who did you use to be then Nick? What were you like back then?-J

Stranger: And I'm sorry, it wasn't fair of me to be this way.. I'm sorry..-J

You: It's fine. No one else knows. No one cares about who we used to be, it's who we are and who we become. I used to be in trouble with the police weekly, most knew me by my name. I came here and hated it, but it took a while and I eventually got help. There's more to it obviously, but that's the basics. -N

Stranger: See, now you're even more interesting Nick. I would love to hear the full story but you'll tell me in time.-J

Stranger: (Delay) My father left by the way. I get to stay.-J

You: That's great news! Oh and by the way, I meant to ask you earlier, I have a double room with a spare bed. I don't know what your room is like, but you are welcome to move to mine. -N

Stranger: My room is with Sebastian - you should be able to imagine what its like considering that you know him. And yes, he's made sure to remind me that if I cause more problems for me he'll send me away from Dalton and I can't let that happen.-J

You: Ah good luck with him. I'm surprise you gt any sleep with all the bragging he does about contantly  having sex. Shame he is so talented so we kind of need him on The Warblers. Well, we'll help put you on track so you don't get into anymore trouble. -N

Stranger: I think he's offered quite a few times already, I'm not interested in him at all. He is pretty talented I guess, has a nice voice. And yes, I'll take the other bed in your room.-J

You: He has offered himself to everyone in the school. It's hilarious when one of the guy's girlfriends come over and catch them in bed together. It's usually a morning entertainment. That's great. There's plenty of room and I'm pretty tidy. -N

Stranger: That's actually happened? I hope he was lying but maybe that's because I'd never sleep with a guy who's not proud enough to be out and who's willing to cheat. Thank you, much nicer than Sebastians company.-J

You: Yeah. One of the guys used to be next to me. It was far too early on a Sunday morning. I woke up to screaming and shouting, although Sebastian seemed amused. I'm glad you think so. -N

Stranger: It doesn't surprise me that he would find it funny. I'll be over with my stuff later.-J

You: Ok, I will leave the door unlocked, I have the other key for it. I'll hand it to you when you come over. I'll order some food and we can watch some movies to celebrate. -N

Stranger: Sounds nice, what movies do you like? -J

You: Anything really. I am the least pickiest person. I could be cheesy and say musicals and Disney, but I also love a good action movie. The more dramatic the better. -N

Stranger: So whats your favorite movie? Maybe we should start with that one?-J