Pregnant by Best Friend
fight
Male Lead: Tarik Begović (Tare)
Age / Year: 20 | 2nd-Year University Student
Major: Literature & Cultural History
Personality:
To the World: Quiet, intensely cerebral, and sharp-tongued. He looks like the textbook brooding nerd who spends more time with vintage books than people.
To Lejla: Unfiltered, fiercely protective, teasing, and secretively attentive. He notices every small detail about her—what coffee order she wants, when she’s stressed, and how to get under her skin in seconds.
🌺 Female Lead: Lejla Kovačević (Lela)
Age / Year: 20 | 2nd-Year University Student
Major: Architecture & Visual Design
Personality:
To the World: Energetic, outspoken, effortless, and confident. She isn't afraid to speak her mind or stir up a little chaos.
To Tarik: Stubborn, expressive, deeply affectionate, and completely unapologetic. She's the only person who can push him out of his shell (or hurl an ice bucket at him).
...
Lejla! Open this door right now!
lejla(fl)
Dad, tell this absolute psycho to get his hands off me!
Tarik(ml)
I am not touching you! I poured water on you! Because your stupid alarm has been going off since 6:00 AM!
lejla(fl)
It was 7:15, you complete lunatic! Look at my hair! Look at my mattress! It’s literally soaked!
Tarik(ml)
We have to be at the dorms by 9:00 for key pickup, Lela. You were snoring like a chainsaw!
lejla(fl)
I was not snoring! You just wanted an excuse to be a total dick!
...
[slamming the bedroom door open] Enough! Both of you, stop shouting! The whole building can hear you!
lejla(fl)
Mom! Look what he did! He threw a whole jug of ice-cold water on my face!
...
Tarik... son... water? Really?
Tarik(ml)
Uncle, I knocked three times. I called her phone twice. She didn't budge. We’re going to lose our parking spot at the campus dorms.
Tarik(ml)
At least I actually read books instead of scrolling TikTok until 4:00 AM.
lejla(fl)
Shut up! You’re just moody because your latest club fling didn't text you back, you man whore!
...
Lejla! Watch your language!
Tarik(ml)
Man whore? Me? That’s funny coming from you. Who was that guy dropping you off on Tuesday? You’re practically a slut at this point, sneaking out every night.
...
[raising his voice] TARIK! That is enough! Do not use that word for my daughter!
Tarik(ml)
Sorry, Uncle. But she’s being completely ridiculous
lejla(fl)
Get out of my room! Get out!
Tarik(ml)
Gladly. I’ll be in the car. If you’re not downstairs in ten minutes, I’m leaving you here.
lejla(fl)
Leave then! I’d rather walk to campus than smell your ugly cologne anyway!
Tarik(ml)
Ten minutes, Lela.
[Tarik turns on his heel, slams the front door of the apartment, and heads down the stairwell. FL Dad sighs deeply and rubs his temples.]
...
What is wrong with you two today? You’ve been best friends since you were four years old!
lejla(fl)
He started it! He thinks just because his dad owns half the real estate in Sarajevo, he can act like he owns me too!
...
Lejla, sweetie, calm down. Dry your hair. Your father and I will pack your last bag.
lejla(fl)
I hate him. I actually hate him so much.
...
You don't hate him. Now hurry up before he actually leaves without you.
[Downstairs in the parking lot]
[Tarik kicks a small pebble across the pavement, unlocking his slick, pitch-black Audi. He throws his duffel bag into the trunk, pops open the driver’s side door, and leaning against the roof, glares up at Lejla’s balcony.]
[Five minutes later, the front glass door of the building opens. Lejla walks out, dragging a heavy rolling suitcase and slinging a massive tote bag over her shoulder. Her hair is still damp, tied in a messy bun, and she’s wearing an oversized hoodie.]
[Tarik doesn't say a word. He just pops the trunk open from his key fob and watches her.]
lejla(fl)
[shoving her suitcase into the trunk with a loud thud] Don't just stand there staring, Tare. Help me close it.
Tarik(ml)
[walks over, effortlessly slamming the trunk shut] You made it in eight minutes. Record time.
lejla(fl)
Save the attitude.
[She marches around to the passenger side, yanks the door open, and slides into the leather seat. Tarik gets into the driver’s seat, starts the engine, and the car hums softly.]
Tarik(ml)
[adjusts the rearview mirror, glancing at her] Seatbelt.
lejla(fl)
[clicks her seatbelt, staring straight out the windshield] I'm still not talking to you.
Tarik(ml)
You're literally talking right now.
lejla(fl)
Only to state facts.
Tarik(ml)
[pulls out of the parking space, smoothly acceleration onto the main road] Whatever you say, Lela.
lejla(fl)
[looks around the luxury interior, resting her head against the window] New place, dude...
Tarik(ml)
[smirks slightly, eyes on the road] Yeah. New place. Try not to ruin it on day one.
lejla(fl)
[kicks his dashboard lightly] Drive the car, nerd.
roommate
Tarik(ml)
Walk faster, Lela. The line for room keys is going to be out the door if we stand here staring at the banner.
lejla(fl)
Relax, Tare. It’s a freshers' welcome party, not a military drill. Look at all these people! Everyone looks so extra today.
Tarik(ml)
Exactly. Which is why I want my key so I can go to my room and read in peace.
lejla(fl)
Ugh, you are such a buzzkill. At least enjoy the music!
Tarik(ml)
Tarik Begović and Lejla Kovačević. Second-year transfer architecture and literature stream.
...
[typing on laptop] Ah, yes! Here we go. Room 304 for Mr. Begović, and Room 308 for Ms. Kovačević. Both on the third floor of the east wing. Here are your digital key cards. Welcome to the university!
lejla(fl)
[takes her key card, smiling] Thank you so much!
Tarik(ml)
[grabs his key card] Third floor. Great. I’ll drop you off at your room first so you don't roll your heavy suitcase over my toes again.
lejla(fl)
Oh, how chivalrous of you! Lead the way, my gentleman escort.
Tarik(ml)
[scoffs, grabbing both her heavy duffel and his bag] Just keep walking, Lela.
[They take the elevator up to the third floor and walk down the brightly lit, modern hallway of the east wing. Tarik stops outside Room 308.]
Tarik(ml)
Here’s 308. Open it up.
lejla(fl)
[swipes her card, and the door unlocks with a soft beep] Let’s see who I’m trapped with for the rest of the semester...
[The door swings open to reveal a bright, cozy dorm room with twin beds. Standing near the window, unboxing a pastel pink desk organizer, is a stunning girl with long, silky blonde hair, sharp blue eyes, and perfect features—looking like a real-life Barbie doll.]
emina
[gasping, dropping her notebook, and running over with a massive smile] Oh my god, hi! You must be my roommate! I’m Emina!
[Before Lejla can react, Emina wraps her arms around Lejla in a warm, enthusiastic hug.]
lejla(fl)
[stiffens for a second in surprise, then chuckles, hugging back] Hi! I’m Lejla! Wow, you’re... so pretty! You literally look like a Barbie doll!
emina
[giggles, pulling back with a sweet grin] Aww, thank you! You are so cute! I love your vibe!
lejla(fl)
[looks down at her own faded oversized hoodie and baggy, wide-leg jeans, then looks at Emina’s fitted chic outfit] Really? In these baggy jeans? I look like a homeless teenager next to you! Are you sure you’re not a lesbian or something? Because you’re definitely way too gorgeous for this floor!
Tarik(ml)
[bursts out laughing from behind Lejla, leaning against the doorframe] Did you seriously just ask your roommate that within five seconds of meeting her? You’re unbelievable, Lela.
lejla(fl)
[flushes bright red, glaring back at him] Shut up, Tare! I was giving her a compliment!
emina
Don't worry, I take it as a compliment! Straight as an arrow, though, but I appreciate the love!
lejla(fl)
[turns back to Tarik, gesturing to him] Anyway, Emina, this is Tarik. My... well, unfortunately, my childhood best friend. He lives down the hall in 304.
emina
[waves warmly] Hi, Tarik! Nice to meet you!
Tarik(ml)
[gives a polite, subtle nod, his usual calm composure back] Nice to meet you, Emina. Welcome to the madness. [looks at Lejla] Well, now that you’re settled and have someone to keep you from destroying the room, I’m heading to 304
lejla(fl)
Fine, run away to your precious books!
Tarik(ml)
[smirks slightly] Text me if you need help moving the rest of your heavy crates later. Bye, Lela. Bye, Emina.
[Tarik turns around and walks down the corridor toward his room.]
[Emina shuts the door softly and turns around, leaning against it with a sly, teasing grin on her face.]
emina
Okay... spill! Is he your boyfriend?
lejla(fl)
[eyes widening, waving her hands instantly] What?! No! No, no, no! Absolutely not! Tare? My boyfriend? Gross! We’ve known each other since we were in diapers. Our dads are best friends. He’s like... an annoying brother who lives to make my life difficult.
emina
Really? Because the way he looks at you isn't very "brotherly," babe. He kept his eyes on you the whole time he was standing at the door! Plus, he’s super handsome... a bit quiet, though.
lejla(fl)
Handsome? That nerd? Please! And yeah, he’s a total shy man around new people. Put him in a room full of strangers, and he turns into a silent statue with glasses. But trust me, he talks way too much when it's just me!
emina
[giggles, walking over to help Lejla unpack] A shy, brooding guy who only talks to you? Mmm, sounds like a romance novel plot to me, Lela!
lejla(fl)
Stop it! You’re delusionally cute, Emina. Now help me figure out where to put all my clothes before Mr. Shy Man comes back to inspect my room layout!
weird lines
emina
[gasping as Lejla walks out of the bathroom] Lejla! Are you out of your mind, woman?! You’re wearing a massive oversized hoodie and baggy sweatpants to the welcome party?!
lejla(fl)
What’s wrong with this? It’s comfortable! We’re just going down to the dorm courtyard!
emina
Absolutely not! You are a gorgeous girl, and I am not letting you hide under five layers of cotton. Tonight is about making an impression! Sit down right now
lejla(fl)
[sighs, sitting on the stool] Fine, fine! But nothing crazy, Emina!
emina
[smirks, pulling out her makeup bag and setting to work] Trust me, babe. A little smoky eye, some lip gloss, and a cute top... wear something sexy for once!
[Emina gently applies the eyeliner, talking casually as she blends Lejla's makeup.]
emina
So... spill the real tea while I do your eyelashes. Have you ever... you know? Are you a virgin?
lejla(fl)
Emina! What kind of question is that?!
emina
Come on, we’re roommates! It’s a normal question! Yes or no?
lejla(fl)
[mumbles, looking away] ...Yes. I am.
emina
Oh my god! Really?! Lela, you’re twenty! You need to get laid down, girl! You have no idea how peaceful and amazing it is. I swear, once you experience it, you’ll totally understand why girls are so obsessed with men!
lejla(fl)
It’s not that I’m saving myself for marriage or anything! I just... I’ve literally found no one worth it! My whole life has been surrounded by exactly two men: my dad, and that annoying creature Tarik!
emina
Speaking of Tarik... he acts like your personal bodyguard anyway. He follows you around, checks on you, and glares at every guy who looks your way. Why don't you just make him break your virginity?
lejla(fl)
[chokes on her breath, standing up so fast the stool rattles] Emina! Are you completely insane?!
emina
I’m serious! Think about it! He’s super attractive, you already trust him with your life, and he’s right down the hall! It would be so convenient!
lejla(fl)
Shut your mouth! That is so gross! Tare is like... he's Tarik! I’d rather jump off the Mostar bridge than do that with him! If he ever heard you say that, he’d probably throw himself off a balcony!
emina
Okay, okay, calm down! But just think about it, Lela... total control, zero awkwardness with a stranger. Just think about it!
lejla(fl)
[snatching the top, trying not to smile] I am NOT thinking about it! You are a terrible influence!
emina
[winks] You look stunning, by the way. Now let’s go to this party and see if your "bodyguard" loses his mind when he sees you!
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