Freshers (New 10 Part Drama Series)

[Trinity]

Barren - incapable of bearing off-spring

Baron - title of rank - the lowest of the peerage.

Audrey Hepburn was the actress, although there seem to be loads of Heyburns on the internet I think that they may be typos.

Loved the drama teacher!

Didn't like Rich - don't know why...

Still looking great, Bry!

[CrazyLea]

Patricia reminds me of the teacher from High School Musical haha! She was pretty good Bry, she's going to be fun .

Jack: Wow sir, cheers.

Do you call the lecturer's sir and miss in uni?? Don't in college lol.

Can't wait for more . This is really addictive.

[Bryan]

Patricia reminds me of the teacher from High School Musical haha! She was pretty good Bry, she's going to be fun .

Jack: Wow sir, cheers.

Do you call the lecturer's sir and miss in uni?? Don't in college lol.

Can't wait for more . This is really addictive.

some people did in my class at the beginning before they really knew the lecturers that well

[Bryan]

INT. SOUTHAMPTON SHOPS – DAY

‘Labels Or Love’ by Fergie plays over a montage of Ash and Lydia going shopping. The girls walk into various shops, and have fun as they try on different outfits, laughing and joking along the way.

With each shop they leave, they end up with more shopping bags. Exhausted, the pair leave Topshop, carrying handfuls of bags.

Lydia: And that, is how you shop lady.

Ash: You really didn’t have to do all this Lyd, spend all this money on me.

Lydia: Don’t sweat darl’, I wanted to…

Ash: But I feel guilty letting you buy all of this stuff.

Lydia: The bill goes to daddy darl’, I couldn’t care less. Besides, them clothes are gonna look a million dollars on you babe.

Ash: Do you reckon?

Lydia: Girls you almost outshined me back there, and that NEVER happens. You were looking hot girl.

Ash: Thanks.

Lydia: I just can’t believe you’re parents never let you go and bury normal clothes…

Ash: Yes but normal to them is traditional Muslim clothing. They think clothes like these are vulgar, tarty…

Lydia: “Tarty”!? Does that make me a tart for wearing them?

Ash: I didn’t say I agree with them…

Lydia: No offence, I know they’re you’re parents and all that babe, but don’t you think they’re a bit outdated, in their views and that? They sound like my Nan.

Ash: I don’t really think it’s my place to speak bad of them really.

Lydia: No, I mean I’m just saying, it’s like…we’re living in the 21st century now, religion shouldn’t get in the way of how we live our lives, know what I’m saying?

Ash: I suppose, but the very heart of religion is about giving people guidance to live their lives in a particular way.

Lydia: Yeah well don’t you think it’s a bit stupid? Being told what you can and can’t do? Living with all these strict rules.

Ash: It’s restrictive, but I wouldn’t call it stupid. My whole family has followed it for centuries.

Lydia: Don’t you think it’s time to break the mould babe? Cut ties with it all?

Ash: If my parents found out they’d disown me…

Lydia: Maybe that aint such a bad thing.

Ash: How can you say that!?

Lydia: I mean, without them dictating your life, you can start living how you wanna live.

Ash: I already am…

Lydia: Could’a fooled me babe, you were practically pissing your pants before you had your first drink yesterday…

Ash: Yeah well it’s hard, to break away! I’ve been brought up to believe all these things are wrong or forbidden, and then to go against what I’ve been taught…it seems like I’m betraying my parents, my religion…

Lydia: At the end of the day babe, **** parents, **** religion, you’ve gotta do what’s gonna make you happy. You can live for your parent’s or your god’s approval, or you can go out there and enjoy life.

Ash: I see what you’re saying Lydia, but at the moment I don’t want what to think or feel.

Lydia: Well you’re gonna have to decide soon enough babe, because the way you’re carrying on atm, it’s all just contradicting itself.

Ash sighs and nods her head, realising that Lydia is speaking sense. Sooner or later she’s going to have to decide between friends and religion.

[Bryan]

EXT. STUDENT HALLS – DAY

Jack is sat outside of Drake Block, in the student gardens. He sits against a wall playing his guitar, trying to think up a song for his course assignment.

Moments later Alex walks into the garden, hearing his guitar.

Jack: Alex…

Alex: Hey, what you doing out here?

Jack: Thought I’d make the most of this sunshine whilst we have it…

Alex: It’s alright for some, mind if I join you?

Jack: ‘Course not.

Alex sits down on the grass beside Jack.

Alex: Playing your guitar?

Jack: Oh, our lecturer wants us all to write a song

Alex: That sounds exciting…

Jack: Not really, I have no inspiration.

Alex: What!? There’s inspiration all around you. Life. Love…

Jack: Wouldn’t know much about that.

Alex: Oh I’m sure you do…

Jack: I’ve never really fallen in love.

Alex: Niether have I, but you can’t give up hope.

Alex smiles optimistically, Jack looks at her for a second and smiles.

Jack: No, I suppose not..

There is a silence between the pair for a few seconds, neither one sure of what to say.

Jack: How was uni?

Alex: Yeah not too bad, my lecturer seems pretty nice. Micky ended up chasing after a couple of the girls in our class…

Jack: What’s he like eh?

Alex: He’s alright, infact everyone in our flat’s cool, couldn’t have got a better group of us if we’d tried.

Jack: No I suppose not, Lydia’s a bit of handful though…

Alex: I’m sure we’ll get used to her, but they sure broke the mould when they made her.

Jack: Thank god!

The pair laugh with one another for a moment.

Alex: So come on, wow me with your lyrical skills…

Jack: I dunno, I’ve never been brilliant with that side of things, I’ve only ever done cover stuff…

Alex: Well it’s about time you tried eh? You never know you might surprise yourself.

Jack: I’m just not creative when it comes to that…

Alex: Of course you’re creative. The way you play your guitar, you’re so talented…

Jack: Writing lyrics is completely different though…

Alex: It’s just like poetry. I love poetry.

Jack: Maybe you can help me out then? You right the lyrics and I work on the chords. How about it?

Alex: Yeah that sounds cool.

Jack: Sweet! Get writing then! Think we could make a great duo y’know!

Alex gets a pen and paper out of her bag. The pair have smiles plastered on one another’s faces.

[Bryan]

INT. HALLS (REESE’S ROOM) – DAY

Reese is sat in his room, feeling sorry for himself. Lydia walks past dressed in only a bakini, carrying a beach towel. She peeks into his room and sees he’s looking down.

Lydia: You alright Reese babe?

Reese: Yeah. Not too bad. Come in.

Lydia walks into his room and sits down.

Reese: Where you off to dressed like that?

Lydia: Just outside in the gardens, Alex and Jack are already down there, thought I’d catch some rays. You should come down.

Reese: Nah, think I’ll stay here. Kelly might be online in a bit…

Lydia: You can’t stay chained to your laptop in hope of her coming online…

Reese: I know but I wanna chat to her.

Lydia: And say what? The mood you’re in you’ll only depress her.

Reese: I just want to hear a familiar voice, it’s hard being away from home.

Lydia: D’ya think? I’m loving every minute of it.

Reese: Yeah well, you haven’t got anyone special back home have you?

Lydia seems to take this comment to heart a little, suddenly seeming touched by this comment.

Lydia: No, I really haven’t. My life’s here now I suppose…

Reese: Don’t you feel sad about that though?

Lydia: Nah, not at all babe. Why get yourself tied down. Why get involved with people, they’ll only hurt you in the long run…

Reese: Kelly wouldn’t do that to me.

Lydia: No of course she wouldn’t, because she’s not like every other human being is she?

Reese: Look Lyd’, you might have been hurt in the past but it doesn’t mean everyone in the world’s a *******.

Lydia: I’m just saying, if you pin all your hopes on one person, you’re opening yourself up for heartache.

Reese: You speaking from experience?

Lydia: (Touchy) I’m just saying okay!? Take my advice, or leave it. I’m only looking out for you y’know!

Lydia gets up, suddenly offended. Reese realises he has overstepped the line and calls her back.

Reese: No, wait. Lyd’s I’m sorry, I’m just tempramental at the moment.

Lydia: Yeah. No one’s saying it’s gonna be easy you being away from Kelly. But like it or not Reese you’re here in Southampton with us lot, you might aswell make the most of it, rather than mooping around. You can have fun without Kelly you know.

Reese: Yeah, I know. Soon enough I’ll realise that and chill, but at the moment, I’m just…I dunno…

Lydia: I tell you what babe, one of my course mates has asked me out to the OC tonight, why don’t you come along? It’ll be a laugh.

Reese: I dunno Lyd’, I’m still recovering from last night…

Lydia: Babe, university is all about recovering, if you aint got a permanent hangover, then you aint living life to the full.

Reese: I don’t want Kelly to think I’m ignoring her though.

Lydia: If she wants you, she’s got your number. Don’t you let her stop you from having fun d’ya hear me? Tonight, you and me are gonna get sloshed, and forget our worries, d’ya hear me?

Reese: Doubt you’re gonna take no for an answer are you?

Lydia: No, course not! . Anyways this skin aint gonna catch the sun by itself, I’ll see you later babe.

Lydia gets up and leaves Reese online in his room. Reese’s face lights up as he hears the sound of someone come online. His smile fades when it says “Josh”.

[Abigail]

I can't wait to fin out who Josh is.

This is great so far

[CrazyLea]

Awww loving Jack and Alex, can't wait to see the song, bet it will be all lovey .

Awww Lydia is a little loud, but I feel a little sorry for her.. don't know why yet.

[Perdita]

I am really enjoying this, you are doing a brilliant job

[Katy]

Lydia really is a handful, i think thats a great description by Jack.

Can't wait for more.