Exercise 3: Part 2, Script Writing (First Attempt)

EXT. NANCY THOMPSON LIBRARY - DAY

ALEX walks slowly towards the library’s entrance doors. It’s early in the morning and no more than four people can be seen milling around outside. There’s a chill in the air. Music blasts loudly in Alex’s ears as he grabs the doors.

INT. NANCY THOMPSON LIBRARY (FIRST FLOOR) - DAY

Making his way inside, Alex is greeted by JASON.

JASON
What’s up?

ALEX

Hey man.

JASON
You checking out books?

ALEX
Nah. I study here.

Alex and Jason walk into the entrance area of the library. It’s a far different scene than outside. Students mill about the first floor, filling up the Starbucks and occupying all the computers and booth seating. There’s a constant buzz in the air made up of the collective chatter.

ALEX (CONT’D)
It’s a zoo in here.

JASON
Yeah. You study down here?

ALEX
No way. I go upstairs. Never anywhere to sit down here anyway.

Alex makes his way to the stairs.

JASON
You going up?

ALEX
Yeah.

Jason follows as the two head up the stairs.

INT. NANCY THOMPSON LIBRARY (SECOND FLOOR) - DAY

The noise dulls and the second floor comes into view. Far less people inhabit this floor, but all the seating is still taken.

INT. NANCY THOMPSON LIBRARY (SECOND FLOOR STUDY AREA) - DAY

Alex and Jason enter into the study area, a place of relative silence.

JASON
I hate being up here.

ALEX
Why?

JASON
Too quiet.

The two sit down at the first available empty table. The bright white light from above beams down on them. The rows of books stand tall throughout the room, making many narrow corridors. Alex and Jason open books and begin studying separate subjects.

INT. NANCY THOMPSON LIBRARY (SECOND FLOOR STUDY AREA) - SEVERAL HOURS LATER

JASON
Alright, I’m gonna go.

ALEX
Yeah, I’m leaving too.

They both pack up their books and head for the study area’s exit. The doors swing open and a rush of life greets them.

INT. NANCY THOMPSON LIBRARY (SECOND FLOOR) - DAY

The bright lights are left behind and warm colors return to view. Alex and Jason walk back down to the first floor where a low roar of chatter can be once again heard.

INT. NANCY THOMPSON LIBRARY (FIRST FLOOR) - DAY

Alex and Jason walk to the exit where they say their good-byes.

EXT. NANCY THOMPSON LIBRARY - DAY

ALEX
Alright, peace.

JASON
Yeah, see ya.