Only One For Me By Yosh Episode 17A Chapter by Yosh After Přemysl's rough day at school and the cold shoulder he gave Ambrož earlier in the day, they debrief when he gets back from his date with Oumou. TW: This story includes sensitive, distressing, and traumatizing themes related to violence, rough upbringings, and uncomfortable subjects. It is recommended that viewers exercise caution and refrain from proceeding if they are unable to engage with such content. Viewer discretion is advised. Only One For Me by Yosh ____________________________________________________________ Reading key: Anything to the side in bold is narration. Anything to the side with a "character's name:” are inner thoughts. Anything in bold italics and regular italics are stage directions. Lines are numbered for the reader to keep track. Anything () is extra information. ____________________________________________________________ Episode 17: The day is October 18th, 2004. It's Monday nighttime. Ambrož arrives home, heading upstairs to Přemysl’s room, knocking on his door. Ambrož Line 1) I’m back home, Přem. Let’s talk*. *Refer back to episode 15, line 91. Přemysl opens the door for Ambrož, wrapped up in a blanket, somberly staring at him. Ambrož glances at Přemysl in worry, speaking in a manner of concern. Ambrož Line 2) So, what happened earlier today? Ambrož and Přemysl sit themselves on Přemysl’s bed. Přemysl crosses his arms, sluggishly sitting on his bed with bad posture, pouting sadly. He speaks in an upsetting tone. Přemysl Line 3) I got silent when you asked me if I made any new friends today because I didn’t*. *Refer back to episode 15, line 81. Ambrož places his hand on Přemysl’s shoulder reassuringly, speaking in a tone of consolation. Ambrož Line 4) That’s okay. There’s no need to feel so down. Přemysl speaks in a hopeless tone. Přemysl Line 5) The first day of school is when everyone bustles up, making connections with new people and establishing cliques. Přemysl Line 6) Not one person approached me today. I barely spoke a word. Přemysl Line 7) If I wasn’t able to get in touch with anyone on the first day, who am I to think that I'll make friends at any point in time during school? Ambrož speaks in a dismissive tone. Ambrož Line 8) Přem, this is YOUR first day at school because you registered late. All the other kids have been attending for around a month. Don't you think you're kind of overreacting right now? Ambrož speaks in a faithful manner. Ambrož Line 9) You will make friends. You just have to put yourself out there. Ambrož Line 10) Don’t expect someone to reach out to you first. You have to be the one to make the first move. Ambrož Line 11) Take initiative. Don’t wait around until someone notices you. Ambrož Line 12) I’m sure several other kids are on the same boat as you. Ambrož Line 13) Step up and reach out to them. You have no idea how grateful they’ll be for your friendliness. Ambrož speaks in a sympathetic tone. Ambrož Line 14) I know doing that is easier said than done, especially since we’ve been staying abstinent from human connection for decades… Ambrož Line 15) But you were able to make me your friend. That counts for something. Ambrož speaks in an encouraging manner. Ambrož Line 16) Take things easy. You can start by introducing yourself to your deskmates in class. Ambrož Line 17) After all, I’m assuming you’ll be seated next to them the entire school year. Might as well get to know them while you’re at it to make class more enjoyable. Ambrož Line 18) Go along with something under the lines of complimenting them, for example, saying you like their shirt, and then introduce yourself afterwards. Přemysl speaks in an apprehensive manner. Přemysl Line 19) What if things get awkward? Ambrož Line 20) At least you know you tried. That’s all that matters. Ambrož speaks in a resilient tone. Ambrož Line 21) Don’t give up if someone rejects you from speaking with them. There are several other kids that will give you a chance. Ambrož Line 22) Someone will stick. Trust me. Přemysl lays down on his bed, letting out a sigh of exhaustion. Ambrož Line 23) Another great way to make friends is by joining a club*. You should definitely take that into consideration. *Refer back to episode 15, line 84. Ambrož Line 24) Other than that, are your classes really okay*? Or were you just saying yes to get me off your back earlier today? *Refer back to episode 15, line 79. Přemysl speaks in a tone of indifference. Přemysl Line 25) They seem fine so far. But I won’t put in much effort to do well in them. Přemysl Line 26) I’m not going to school to excel in academics. I’m just trying to make friends. Ambrož speaks in a suggestive manner. Ambrož Line 27) Either way, showing up and not trying is a waste of time. Ambrož speaks encouragingly. Ambrož Line 28) Do well in school. Study if you have to. It’s good to brush up on your knowledge or even learn something new. Ambrož Line 29) That’s another great way to get closer with friends. You could host group study sessions to help each other out. Přemysl sighs exhaustedly, speaking in a curious manner. Přemysl Line 30) Besides that, how was your date with Oumou today? Ambrož speaks in a tone of excitement. Ambrož Line 31) It was great! I really like hanging out with her! Přemysl hesitates before saying his next statement. Line 32) Přemysl’s inner thoughts: I would tell him not to get too close with Oumou right now, but he expressed his frustrations with my constant reminders yesterday*. I should keep in mind how he feels. *Refer back to episode 15, line 35. Přemysl Line 33) I’m glad that at least one of us is enjoying enacting our plans. Ambrož speaks in a comforting manner. Ambrož Line 34) You’ll be fine. Just give things your best effort. Ambrož speaks in a brotherly tone. Ambrož Line 35) Anyways, you should head to bed. It’s important to get around 8 hours of sleep each night since you’re going to school. Přemysl speaks in an agreeable manner. Přemysl Line 36) Yeah. You’re right. I’ll hit the hay. Přemysl Line 37) Thank you for the cupcakes earlier*. They were delicious. *Refer back to episode 15, line 88. Ambrož happily smiles, speaking in a fulfilling tone. Ambrož Line 38) I’m glad you enjoyed them! Přemysl speaks in an inquisitive manner. Přemysl Line 39) Just out of curiosity, what will you be doing tomorrow? Přemysl Line 40) You’re not working. So, what else is there to do? Přemysl Line 41) Surely, it’s not hanging out with Oumou during the day. I’m sure she has work to do. Ambrož Line 42) You’re right. She has work during the day. Ambrož Line 43) Today I cleaned the entire house, which took a while, so I’m probably going to rest tomorrow. Přemysl speaks in a curious tone. Přemysl Line 44) What about the day after that? Ambrož stays silent, unable to come up with an answer. Ambrož Line 45) I’m not sure. I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it. Ambrož throws out some ideas. Ambrož Line 46) Probably do some more research on vampirism. Maybe even get in touch with people in Detroit that have ideas on what the cure is. Ambrož Line 47) Other than that, I’ll probably pick up a hobby. Maybe volunteer somewhere. Přemysl Line 48) Just make yourself useful. Ambrož nods his head in agreeingly. Ambrož Line 49) ‘Kay. I’m headed to bed. Good night. Přemysl Line 50) Good night. Přemysl gets tucked into bed, turning off his nightstand lamp. Ambrož gets up to leave, starting to shut Přemysl’s door. Přemysl suddenly speaks. Přemysl Line 51) Ambrož… Ambrož stops in his tracks, glancing at Přemysl tucked into bed, sleeping on the side, facing his back on Ambrož. Ambrož Line 52) Yes, Přem? Přemysl speaks in an affectionate tone. Přemysl Line 53) I love you, bro. Thank you for staying by my side all these years. Ambrož happily smiles. Ambrož Line 54) I love you too, little bro. Sleep well. Ambrož leaves, leading himself into his room to head to sleep. The next day rolls around. The day is October 19th, 2004. It's a Tuesday morning. Ambrož’s narration: Line 55) Tuesday went similarly to Monday. Line 56) I dropped Přemysl off at school, wishing him good luck. Line 57) Then I drove home, relaxing on the couch all day while watching some TV. Line 58) After some time, I had to pick Přemysl up from school. Line 59) He was a lot happier today than yesterday, saying he spoke to someone in class. Line 60) After dropping him off at home, I drove to Oumou’s restaurant. Line 61) I witnessed her sing once again, feeling the same way I felt yesterday. Line 62) I still can’t quite wrap my head around the fact that I know her. Line 63) After we approached each other, I drove her to another surprise location. Line 64) This time, I brought her to a bookstore. Ambrož and Oumou head into a bookstore, browsing around the area together. Oumou speaks in a curious tone. Oumou Line 65) Do you read? Ambrož sighs, recollecting his reading history. Ambrož Line 66) Not as much as I should. I read a lot when I was a kid and teenager, though. Ambrož speaks in an affectionately inquisitive manner. Ambrož Line 67) What about you? Oumou speaks in a tone of disappointment. Oumou Line 68) I was in this huge phase where I was reading books one after the other, but now I’m in such a reading slump. Oumou Line 69) Whenever I come to bookstores like these, I always get filled with so much motivation to read and never do. Oumou Line 70) That results in me buying a book I’ll most likely never read. Ambrož chuckles, speaking in an understanding manner. Ambrož Line 71) I completely get where you’re coming from. Ambrož Line 72) Whether we buy a book or not, the environment of a bookstore is just so comforting. Don’t you think so? Oumou speaks agreeably. Oumou Line 73) That’s what makes the visit worthwhile. Ambrož Line 74) I’ll tell you what, if we find books we like, why don’t the both of us read together? Ambrož Line 75) If we involve each other in our reading, wouldn’t that make us get out of our reading slump? Oumou smiles, digging Ambrož’s idea. Oumou Line 76) That’s a great idea! It’d be fun to read together! Oumou speaks in a suggestive tone. Oumou Line 77) We can take turns reading and whatnot! Oumou speaks in a curious manner. Oumou Line 78) So, what’s your favorite genre? Ambrož speaks in a timid tone. Ambrož Line 79) Romance… Oumou speaks enthusiastically, agreeing with Ambrož’s response. Oumou Line 80) Me too! It’s so hard to read anything that’s not associated with romance. Ambrož drops the shy act, embracing his true interest, knowing that it’s mutual between him and Oumou. Ambrož Line 81) Right?! It just keeps things so interesting! Oumou Line 82) Now we can narrow down our options. Ambrož and Oumou head to the romance section of the bookstore, browsing the selections they have. Ambrož speaks in a suggestive manner. Ambrož Line 83) Do you want a historical romance? Oumou speaks in a hesitant tone. Oumou Line 84) … Those tend to be quite raunchy. Ambrož speaks in a manner of shock. Ambrož Line 85) Oh… Oumou chuckles. Oumou Line 86) I know, right? Quite ironic, huh? Oumou Line 87) You’d think that people back then would be depicted as prim and proper individuals. Ambrož speaks in an implicative manner. Ambrož Line 88) What about fantasy? Oumou speaks in a disinterested tone. Oumou Line 89) They tend to be complicated reads. You have to memorize a bunch of terms the author made up for their story. That's too much work, if you ask me. Oumou speaks in a suggestive manner. Oumou Line 90) We should go for something simpler since we’re trying to get out of our reading slump. Ambrož speaks in an indicative tone. Ambrož Line 91) What about romantic comedy? Oumou speaks in a dispassionate manner. Oumou Line 92) Not my style. Everything just comes off as cringy. Oumou gets hit with the realization of her finicky demeanor. She speaks in an apologetic tone. Oumou Line 93) Sorry for being so picky. Were you digging the other genres? Ambrož speaks in an authentically reassuring tone. Ambrož Line 94) Don’t worry. You’re making valid points. He speaks in a revelatory manner. Ambrož Line 95) What about suspense romance? Oumou speaks in a turned-off tone. Oumou Line 96) Too predictable. Ambrož speaks in an inquisitive manner. Ambrož Line 97) What about mythological romance? Oumou speaks in a tone of distaste. Oumou Line 98) Too incesty. Ambrož speaks in a curious tone. Ambrož Line 99) Contemporary romance? Oumou’s ears perk up in interest. She speaks in an agreeable manner. Oumou Line 100) That sounds just right. End of episode. Copyright ©2024 under United States Copyright office, Library of Congress. All rights reserved. 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