Anne the Tutor

>Anne and the planters are in the living room with Hope Pop doing paperwork as Anne walks in
>Anne: Hey, Sprig? Why so sad?
>Polly: He’s mad cause Hop Pop is putting him back in school.
>Sprig: It’s not fair! Why don’t Polly or Anne hafta go
>HopPop: That’s because Polly is still too young and we need Anne on the farm
>S: I hate school! I barely pass my classes.
>A: Same for me. Except for one class.
>S: Was it math! I could really use a tutor
>A: It was actually History.
>S: Figures, the one class you can’t help me with. Doubt Mrs. Hopper will be teaching HUMAN history this year.
>A: Sorry, dude. Besides I’ve never really tutored anyone. Well, except for this one time.
>Flashback to Anne walking through SJMS with Sasha and Marcy
>Sasha: So girls what are we doing after school? We can all go to my house. Parents are working late so we’d have the whole place to ourselves
>Anne: Actually I need to go to study hall. I signed up for the tutoring program.
>Marcy: getting tutored in what?
>A: I’m actually going to be a tutor.
>Both Sasha and Marcy exchange odd looks at the idea.
>M: But your grades are terrible. What would you even, oh, wait, let me guess
>A: Yep, history. They said my grades were good enough there to let me teach. If you want I can tutor you to Sash.
>S: Why? We’re all passing History
>A: Y-yeah but only cause you always cheat by copying my homework and looking at Marcy’s answers during tests.
>S: Shh! Don’t say that out loud! Now, come on, let’s go. The maid cleaned the pool this morning so we can all go for a dip.
>Anne looks nervously at Sasha but Marcy notices and gives her a wink
>M: C'mon Sash, if Anne wants to nerd out about history let her.
>Marcy takes Sasha’s arm and pulls her away from Anne
>M: It won’t take that long, she’ll be out before you know it. Let’s go to your place, I’ll show you my new two-piece
>Sasha reluctantly agrees to let Anne go but wants her to text her
>The two leave and Anne turns to head to study hall
>Turning a corner Anne see’s the Entrance. But as she approaches she notices a student hanging by the entrance
>Anne: Oh great
>Maggie: Hey Anne! How’s it going
>A: Sigh, not today Maggie I, Wait what did you call me
>M: “Hey Anne”. That is your name right? Gosh, you’re such a kidder.
>A: Um, Why are you acting so weird? Is this a trap?
>M: What! No! Can’t a girl say hi to her buddy?
>A: Buddy?! You usually call me names like Annerd or Boobchuy, or put stuff in my hair when I’m not looking
>M: I’ve done nice things too! Like the time I gave a cupcake at Vince’s birthday party?
>A: You didn’t give it to me you smooshed it in my face
>M: That was just a joke? Okay, fine, I’ll drop the act. Look Boobchuy, here’s the thing, I’m failing history and I hear you’re tutoring. I need your help
>A: Yeah right! You’ve always been mean to me, so give me one good reason why I should help you!
>M: Cause if you don’t I’ll have to go to Summer school and mom will kill me! Plus if you DO help me I put in a good review with the tutoring program. Promise!
>A: …I don’t know.
>M: What!? Do you want me to get on my knees and beg or something
>A: No, of course, I don’t I just… ugh, okay, fine. But I’m only doing it for the extra credit, and only if you’re on your best behavior!
>M: Sure, promise!
>The two make their way inside and take a seat.
>A: So what do you want to work on?
>M: We can start with my last history tests.
>Looking at the piece of paper Anne sees that Maggie got almost every question wrong
>A: Wow, I don’t even know where to begin. Okay, for starters George Washington wasn’t the first to sign the Declaration of Independence. He never signed it. The first to sign was John Hancock
>The name makes Maggie burst out laughing drawing attention from the other kids in Study Hall
>A: I’m out of here.
>M: Wait no! I’m s-sorry! Come back!
>A: Maggie I’m serious about this!
>M: Me too! Okay, okay let’s keep going.

>A: Fine, let’s see. Here you said that “America won the war of 1812 against the British”
>M: How did I get that wrong? We beat the British.
>A: sigh, you’re thinking of The war for independence. That was like 50 years before the war of 1812
>M: Wait… America went to war the British a second time and lost?
>A: Yes and we lost so hard they burned down the White house! Also, you should be taking notes
>M: Okay! What else
>A: Uh, right here you said the “DC” in “Washington DC” stands for District Capitol. It actually stands for District of Columbia
>M: Columbia? I thought the white house was in America
>A: Oh boy we have a lot of work to do here.
>Monstage of the two studying
>A: Okay, how many DIFFERENT presidents have we had.
>M: OH 44!
>A: Right! So then why are we in our 45th presidency
>M: Because one guy was president twice but not at the same time!
>A: Correct! Which president?
>M: The really fat one?
>A: No, it’s Grover Cleveland. Okay Let’s take a break
>both take out snacks and Anne responds to a text from Sasha
>M: Hey Anne, can I ask you something? You have some of the worst grades in our class except for History. How are you so good in History class
>Anne takes a moment to think about it but gives a playful shrug
>A: Dunno. I guess it’s because History is like, basically one long interesting story. Math and science are all problems and equations and stuff which I’m not good at. But with history, I find it really engaging
>M: Huh I guess that makes sense. So listen I was wondering-
>That’s when Anne’s phone vibrates again. Reading the message Anne looks visibly nervous at the latest text from Sasha asking where she is.
>A: Actually Maggie I really need to do now. We’ve studied enough for today don’t ya think
>M: Oh! Uh, yeah sure! I can only handle being around you for so long anyway! Heh!
>With a hurried goodbye Anne leaves Maggie alone.
>M: So close. Wonder if I should risk bombing another test on purpose to try again.
>It's the next day
>Scene is framed to show Anne, Marcy and Sasha talking in the hallway having fun
>Scene pulls back to show that they are being watched by Maggie from around the corner
>Maggie: Sheesh, just look at em
A hand comes into frame and pokes Maggie from behind on her shoulder. Maggie Yelps and spins around to see Vince and Punk Girl
>Maggie: What the hell!? Vince, Silvia? Have you guys been there the whole time!?
>Vince: Yeah.
>Silvia: Don't change the subject, girl. So did you're stupid fucking plan work or not?
>M: Sigh, no it didn't. By the time I worked up the courage to say anything she had to go.
>S: So, you're telling me you got absolutely nowhere?
>M: Pretty much. I can give you a lesson on the Louisiana Purchase or Mason Dixon Line
>S: Hard pass, but hey, well, here's an idea for ya freckles. How about you just walk up to her and start a conversation like a normal person
>M: Uh, have you seen her
>Camera shows Anne flanked by Marcy and Sasha
>S: True. Maybe flunking a class on a purpose just to get some alone time with Anne and risking going to Summer School is way easier to deal with than those two.
>The bell rings and kids in the are start to head off to class
>M: I'll think of something else. We still chilling later, right Vince?
>V: Yeah.
>S: Okay, see ya two later
>Maggie sees Anne, Sasha and Marcy head in different directions to class. For a second Maggie things about approaching her but doesn't
>M: Next time.