My Antidote
Ep 1
It wasn't just any other day.
There was the loud roar of thunder and bright light flashing through the sky
Shawn
(Thoughts) The world outside seems so bleak.
He continues to look outside at the raining sight.
Not a single human outside seen.
Junior
I have heard a lot about you
Junior
I mean I don't think anyone is here who doesn't know you
Junior
I mean how can anyone who goes to our college not know Shawn?
Junior
Hell even students from other school has heard about you
Junior
But it was truly a surprise hearing about you and seeing you
Junior
You look even more handsome than described by the rumours
Junior
Half of my classmates already have a crush on you
Junior
Hey Kevin. You should be respectful. He's a senior
...
Junior
What! I'm just praising him...
Junior
No matter what he does he is handsome
Junior
It's not like I'm bad mouthing him...
Junior
Look he's handsome even staring outside of the window
Junior
I mean...he's not even paying attention to what I'm saying... But I can't even say anything
Junior
You are definitely drunk 😮💨
Junior
Don't pay attention to what he says
Shawn
So I guess I'm not good looking...
Junior
I didn't mean that
Sera
Leave the poor kids alone Shawn
Sera
(At juniors) Y'all can move somewhere else? I need to talk to your favourite Shawn here about something.
Junior
Ahh Sera~~ you are mistaken. you are my favourite 🫶🏻
Junior
Sorry Sera! I'll take him away (drags him away)
Shawn
What do you have to talk to me about?
Sera
Just had to drive them away before you get grumpy
Shawn looks at her raising his eyebrows
Sera
Okay okay! You got me.
Sera
Well...there's this guy that I like
Sera
And I need your help to woo him
Shawn
Isn't that your own expertise?
Sera
Do you think I didn't try??
She pours herself drinks.
Sera
I tried every trick in the book
Sera
But he doesn't seem to fall for me...
Sera
Literally everything...
Sera
I tried the cool girl act
Sera
Everything but he doesn't seem to fall for me
Shawn
Maybe you are not his type
Sera
What!! How can that be?
Sera
You don't mean to say
Shawn
You said it yourself.
Sera
That's why I need your help!
Sera
I checked out his schedule
Sera
And it appears you two are in the same club!
Shawn
Same club? I don't think it's someone who's been there last year...
Sera
No no! He's the same age as us!
Sera
But he's joining your club this year
Sera
I think the club he was a part of last year disbanded
Shawn
Well that's the only club that was disbanded...
Shawn
It had been on the student councils list for a long time
Shawn
But the president was very much against it being discontinued for so long
Shawn
Till this year. He finally gave in.
Sera
I guess he must have realised there is no hope.
Sera
I have no idea what that club even did last year
Sera
But it seems they did pull off some performances.
Sera
Anyways my guy will be joining in your club
Sera
So I need you to introduce us and make chances for us to meet.
Shawn
So you are telling me to...
Shawn
Meet him with ulterior intentions?
Sera gives out her puppy eyes.
Sera
You'll help me right Shawn??
Sera
You are the only one for me
Sera
I don't know what I'd do without you...
Shawn
But what's in it for me?
Sera
Really!! really!!! Okay
Sera
I'll give you anything you want if you help me out. I swear.
Sera
You can name your price anytime
Shawn's phone starts ringing.
Shawn
(To the phone) Hello? You are already waiting outside? Okay.
Shawn
Sera, I must go now.
Shawn
My driver is waiting for me outside.
Shawn makes his way halfway out of the room.
Before he turns back to ask
Shawn
What's the guy's name?
Ep 2
Shawn
(Thoughts) It's already way past 1.
Shawn
(Thoughts) The gathering went on for way too long
Shawn
(Thoughts) I have class starting tomorrow again...
Shawn
(Thoughts) Atleast I don't have to be a part of the council anymore
Shawn
My bed is the comfiest
He lays himself down comfortably
Shawn
(Thoughts) What should I do about Sera though?
Shawn
(Thoughts) She wants me to help her win Alex
Shawn
(Thoughts) And I'm sure the Alex she means is...that Alex
Shawn
(Thoughts) I don't even know if I want to help her...
Shawn
(Thoughts) But it's not like...
Shawn
This is too complicated
Shawn takes out his phone
Shawn
I should let myself relax for a bit
Shawn
I've been aching to continue with this
Bourne
Sir, you have reached the campus.
Bourne
Sir remember that you have the family dinner tonight
Bourne
You must be present
Bourne
Or your mother would be sad.
Shawn
Alright. I'll be there.
Bourne
Okay sir. Just give me a call and I'll come pick you up. Make the call before 6.
Bourne
Have a good day sir.
He looks around the campus
There's a variety of people
And everyone's doing their own thing
Some trying to figure out where to go
Some freshmen have their families dropping them off
Shawn
I can't believe it's gonna be yet another semester
Shawn
I was so happy for the break.
Shawn turns back. He sees Sera running through the crowd towards him.
Sera
I got into theatre club!!!!
Sera
Can you believe it...
Sera
Now I can be in the same space as Alex
Shawn
Did you apply to be in theatre just for him
Sera
I should work hard towards my goal!
Sera
And now I'm a step closer
Shawn
But I really don't think you can act though
Shawn
How did you even pass the audition then
Sera
Well you see I didn't..
Sera
Well I'm part of the crew instead!
Sera
What do you mean no wonder!!?
Sera
I could have become the main lead
Sera
I would have been juliet
Sera
But only if Alex was my Romeo
Sera
Sadly I heard about how you are already chosen to be the Romeo
Sera
So I didn't want to be your costar
Shawn
Being my co-star isn't that bad
Shawn
I guess you don't need my help anymore right
Sera
You know I didn't mean that right 🥹🫶🏻
Sera
You are the BRIGHTEST among everyone in our ear
Sera
You shine wherever you go
Sera
And your looks are just mwah 💋
Sera
Anyone would be happy to act with you
Sera
You'll help me right??
Sera
Which class do you have right now??
Sera
I'll leave you to your class
Sera
My class is the other way
Ep 3
Shawn
It's always nice to be back here
Shawn
(Thoughts) This is my favourite part of the campus
Shawn
(Thoughts) I chose this university just because of this
Shawn
It would be nice to just live here 24/7
And all the members just rush in
They say hi and highfive Shawn
Beth
I'm so glad to see you here 😁
Beth
I heard that you quit the council?
Beth
So you will fulfill this year's Romeo role?
Beth
You were too busy last year
Beth
You wouldn't even consider it
Shawn
If I get the role then I'd like to do it
Lily
(gushes) There's no way you won't get it!!
Shawn
Haha it's not that serious
Lily
And I'll be your juliet!!
Beth
Lily I don't think that's possible haha
Lily
Wait! What do you mean?
Beth
Cause this year the script is a bit different
Beth
And it's not a typical sorry
Lily
It's not Romeo and Juliet?
Lily
I thought that was like the same every year?
Beth
Obviously it can't be the same every year
Beth
And this time... it's more 😍 better
Lily
Better? How can it get better?
Beth
Instead of a normal girl-boy troupe
Beth
The school has agreed to do a boy-boy romance
Shawn
(Thoughts) BOY-BOY??
Shawn
(Thoughts) Wait... Wow.
Shawn
(Thoughts) I can't believe the school is progressing so much...
The rest of the background noises fade away
And Shawn can only hear himself
Shawn
(Thoughts) Wait what if they suspect something
Shawn
(Thought) It'd be pretty bad
He looks around the stage
And his eyes catch the attention of someone
That someone was wearing a pink cardigan
Beth
Shawn are you listening?
Beth
I was just telling Lily how she would be perfect in the role as your younger sister
Lily
No way! I don't want to be his younger sister
Beth
You are coming to help with the audition right?
Beth
We are gonna do the role distribution
Beth
You don't have any problems doing the main lead right?
Shawn
Ha... Why would I have problems?
Beth
Cause the script changed
Beth
And it might not be that comfortable to that role for some
Shawn
It might be better if it's someone I feel more comfortable with.
Beth
This is the list of the members
Beth
Come with me and Drake.
Beth
Let's do this properly now!
Lily
(Lily looks at Shawn and prays that he asks her to get her anything tissue, water, anything to help)
Beth
Right! Lily can you do me a favour?
Beth
Can you get some water bottles?
Lily
Yeah. I'll go fetch it.
Shawn walks towards his chair.
Beth
Choosing your co-star
Beth
The rights are mostly with you
Beth
So you can choose the one you feel like is the best
Beth
So keep your eyes peeled
Beth
And also choose a handsome guy
Beth
It's always nice to have good looking people in the club to attract attention
They sit down along with Drake and soon the audition start.
Most of them went decently.
One of them went terribly wrong and made the judges even question why that person was there in the club.
Drake
(He talks to the other two)
Drake
By the way I have high hopes for this guy
Drake
Yes. He's like a younger brother to me.
Drake
And he's really good you'd be surprised.
Beth
If Drake says so then he must be really good right Shawn?
His eyes stare at something in the stage.
His focus is towards the stage.
Alex
(speaks) Hi everyone. It's me Alex
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