Post by alexyin on Feb 16, 2015 1:59:37 GMT -5
Alex Yin pounds on the door as Mackenzie Roberts comes to answer.
Mackenzie: Oh, I don't believe this!
Alex stands before Mackenzie, completely unannounced, her yellow t-shirt and jeans completely soaked with rain as Alex shivers and quivers, holding herself with her arms, rain water running down her face. She actually looks as surprised as Mackenzie. Not too surprised however to start rambling about her day.
Alex: My mum called and my pet tortoise, Zip has died. My fridge is broken and Cheryl's out of town for a few days and I don't have time to get the fridge fixed. I decided to go out for a jog to try and get my mind off of things and that was okay for a couple of miles and then I saw a dog. He looked like a friendly dog, so I decided to pet him. He wasn't a friendly dog. He chased me and I tore some of my jeans...
Alex shows that some of the denim around her thigh has indeed torn through.
Alex: Then it started to rain...and I was able to get away from the dog, but a big car splashed a load of rain water from the side of the road and so I came here because this was the first place I could find for shelter. Honestly. But you live here and you probably hate me...I'm so cold.
Mackenzie nearly slams the door in Alex's face, before she rolls her eyes and steps back.
Mackenzie: Hang on!
Mackenzie trudges off and as Alex still stands there shivering, Mackenzie returns with some towels. She uses the towel to make a path between Alex and the couch and drapes a large towel over the couch itself as Alex slowly walks over and Mackenzie shuts the door.
Alex: Nice place.
Mackenzie: Yeah. Don't mess it up.
Alex sits down on the towel-covered couch as Mackenzie walks slowly and then sits next to Alex.
Mackenzie: So why are are you really here, Alex?
Alex: I told you.
Mackenzie: And you just happened to come to my door? Pretty big coincidence.
Alex: They do happen, Mackenzie.
Mackenzie winces as Alex's Yorkshire accent trips off of her tongue, pronouncing her name, "Mu-ken-zeh". She never could get used to this soft-featured Chinese girl who sounded like she belonged on Game Of Thrones.
Mackenzie: I need to take a restraining order out on you.
Alex: No you won't.
Mackenzie: Uh, yes, Alex. I wi-
Alex: No. Not after today.
Mackenzie notices the suddenly serious tone in Alex's voice and raises her eyebrows.
Alex: After today, if you say "no", that's it. We can be friends...
Mackenzie: I'm not your friend.
Alex: But nothing more.
Mackenzie: Great, because this is getting really annoying.
Alex: Okay. Mackenzie, I gave you an envelope to be opened today. Valentine's Day. It's still sealed?
Mackenzie: Sure. I'll just go get it.
Mackenzie wanders off as Alex nervously fidgets in place. When Mackenzie returns with the envelope, it is clear she picked it out of the trash, as it is covered in coffee stains and bits of banana and other detritus; Mackenzie clearly making a show of discarding Alex's envelope.
Alex: Just open it. Please.
Grunting in annoyance, Mackenzie claws at the envelope and after digging at it, she gasps in shock.
Mackenzie: Alex...what the....I thought this was just a card or something.
Alex: I guess I was trying too hard.
Mackenzie: Paris?
Alex: For a week. That's air fare, hotel room, food, the works.
Mackenzie: Alex, you're wasting your money.
Alex: No, I'm not, because it's for you. The tickets are in your name. You can take whoever you want or you can go twice...or whatever.
Mackenzie: So this is bribery to get in my panties.
Alex recoils, shocked at the suggestion.
Alex: No! The opposite. I needed to prove to you that I'm serious about you. I'm not using you.
Mackenzie: What difference does that make?
Alex: Every difference. I want to be with you. More than that, I want you to be happy. Now...would me not being with you make you happy? Remember, if you say yes, Mackenzie, that's it.
With that, Mackenzie is silent. For a few moments, she seems to weigh her options, before turning to Alex.
Mackenzie: You really don't get this, do you?
Alex is quiet and just shakes her head.
Mackenzie: Isn't it obvious?
Alex is quiet and just shakes her head again. Mackenzie then leans in and hugs Alex, who smiles as Mackenzie smiles back.
Mackenzie: I should thank you, Alex. Thanks to you, I've been trending on Twitter for weeks. "Will they?" "Won't they?"...it's blowing up!
Alex looks confused and slightly hurt as she starts to speak and Mackenzie talks over her.
Mackenzie: Now as for whether we have a future...you've forced my hand to end the speculation. Yes and no.
Alex: Hold on, you can't choose that!
Mackenzie: Oh, but I can. Your soppy, puppy dog antics are sheer gold and as long as that pays for me, I'll keep you dangling, my little wonton.
Mackenzie mockingly pinches Alex's cheeks.
Alex: So you don't really like me?
Mackenzie sighs and rolls her eyes. Alex will not let this go.
Mackenzie: I like the attention. I crave it. You adore me and as long as you do that, well...I'm grateful for that much.
Alex: That's kind of sick.
Mackenzie: Yeah, well, so is life. Face facts. You want me, Alex Yin and as the old song goes, "I want you to want me".
Alex: B-but we've kissed!
Mackenzie puts her hands on Alex's and leans in with a taunting pout,
Mackenzie: And you were really good! Really, you were! I really hope we can do it again soon. I need some more publicity.
Alex now glares at Mackenzie, feeling used.
Alex: I might as well have been anyone. Is that it?
Mackenzie: Well...no. The thought of having to kiss most people makes me want to vomit. You're...acceptable.
Alex: *sarcastically* Gee...thanks.
Mackenzie: Oh, don't act so hurt. You're beautiful! If you weren't do you think I'd be getting half the attention? I...might...even...be fond of you.
Alex suddenly perks up.
Alex: Really?
Mackenzie: But it's physical, Alex. That's it. I mean it. I don't care about you.
Alex: Then say we can't be together.
Mackenzie: You know why I can't say that.
Alex: Well, we all know how this is going to end so just give me a heads up.
Mackenzie: No!
Alex: Why?
Mackenzie: Because...because I can't afford you being my girlfriend!
Alex is in shock at Mackenzie's outburst and looks wide-eyed. Well, more wide-eyed than usual.
Alex: If this is about the plane tickets-
Mackenzie: Don't be so literal. Emotionally, I can't afford it. We're not meant for eachother Alex, we're just not. Okay? You keep looking for the nice Mackenzie and she's not there.
Alex: I saw flashes of it when all this started. It's the pressure of the title.
Mackenzie: Those first couple of weeks took me by surprise. I've had to harden myself. Alex, I am the Queen Bitch-
Alex: No. That's just an act.
Mackenzie: It's real. I don't like many people. Honestly, you're the closest thing I have to a...friend and you still bug me.
Alex: You don't have to change.
Alex says it so casually that Mackenzie doesn't pick up on it for a few seconds before she does a double take.
Mackenzie: What?
Alex: I like that you're a bitch. Kind of. I don't like rudeness and that stunt with Kate Steele...well, you know how I feel about that. But, you're entertaining and you're honest. There are worse people out there, Mackenzie. Believe it or not, it takes real integrity to be as nasty as you.
Mackenzie laughs at Alex's interesting sense of moral logic.
Alex: And you do have a heart. Whatever you might say.
Alex then rests her damp head against Mackenzie's shoulder as Mackenzie starts to smile. She then shrugs Alex off.
Mackenzie: Oh, nice try, freak! God! I can't believe you almost made me fall for it! You! LAW's own "special case".
Mackenzie bats her eyelashes and plays with her hair, imitating Alex.
Mackenzie: Oh, I just want to help you and love you, Mackenzie. You know what? Screw this and screw you! Get out!
Alex gets up and goes to leave but just as she goes, she turns her head.
Alex: Y'know, all I wanted was a straight answer.
Alex then heads for the door as Mackenzie stands up.
Mackenzie: Alex!
Alex then turns and sees Mackenzie, easily the most fragile that Alex had ever seen her.
Mackenzie: Don't. Please. No more mind games. I swear.
Alex: What was it you said? Screw this and screw you!
Alex then goes to open the door.
Alex: *sigh* Oh, what the hell.
Alex bounds after Mackenzie and the two passionately embrace. Fade to later that night, and Alex returns home. A goofy smile on her face as she wanders, almost like she's floating, into her bedroom. She collapses on the bed and grins before she slides off and sits on the wooden floor.
Alex: *waving* Hiya, LAW fans! I'm so happy! I have a new girlfriend! Eeeeeeee! And it's...MACKENZIE ROBERTS!
Alex lets out a triumphant laugh as she turns her head and sees a picture of her and Oni Kymiku together. Alex posing and waving happily, Oni looking more stoic and serious. Oni. Darn.
Alex: Part of me feels guilty. None of my friends like Mackenzie and I can't say I blame them. Oni's got a title match with her, only to be carted off to prison. If that's Mackenzie's doing...
Alex's mind trails off as she bites her lip.
Alex: Maybe I could mediate. Bring us together. Mackenzie could join the USA! Oh, wait, she's white. But...surely if she can't join because she's white...then that's racist. But Oni and Nyako aren't racists.
Alex suddenly grabs a notepad and a pencil.
Alex: I need a new plan.
Alex ponders for a moment and then finally writes something down. The camera cuts to the pad and we see what she's scrawled.
CHEESECAKE PARTY?
= Fighting
= Cheesecake
Alex: Anyway, I still haven't addressed my opponent, the lovely as a dove-ly, Crystal Hilton! A genuine pop star! Or, rather, she just thinks like one. But, realities start as dreams. Good luck the career, Crystal!
Alex does a double thumbs-up to camera.
Alex: Maybe I could follow in your footsteps as a singer. *starts singing* The sun will come out...Tomorrow...
It's painfully off-key as we see Chewie crawl into the room. The camera cuts to "Chewie" (clearly just a furry glove) passing a note to Alex. The camera then cuts back to Alex reading the note.
Alex: No more singing, pleasy-cheezy.
Alex puts the note down, pats Chewie softly on the head and then stands up.
Alex: Alright, Chewball. I'm more of a rocker anyway.
Alex walks across her room, where we find a drumkit; the wall behind being covered in AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Rush and Queen posters amongst others. Grasping a pair of sticks, Alex begins to drum. Hammering out a solid rhythm.
Alex: Now, Crystal, I know you've been in the USA crossairs recently. Been facing down my old friends, Nyako and Oni, they're tough pair of ladies, no doubt. That's what they're famous for. Me, well I'm always seem as the...different one. Even within my own group. I admit, I don't mind being seen as the nice one. People still call me "sweetheart" and it makes me smile. I'm more interested in fun and friendship than my sisters.
Alex does a quick drum fill.
Alex: But don't underestimate me. Even Oni, bless her little cotton socks, was worried about how cute little Alex was going be against big, scary Oni and I proved myself. I lost...but it was close. Now, if I just barely lost to Oni and you got your bum beaten by her...if you'll pardon my criticism...doesn't that mean that I have something of an edge on you?
Another drum fill.
Alex: Of course, I now have a new distraction in my life. My new...girlfriend.
Alex smiles at how that sounds, she messes up her beat a little.
Alex: But Mackenzie's been on my mind for a while anyways and at least now I'm happy. And I'm always better at wrestling when I'm happy.
Alex finishes her drumming as she crouches up and then stands on her drum stool, perched precariously.
Alex: I'm in the best shape emotionally than I've been weeks. Physically, I'm on top of my game. Crystal, you're facing a new Alex Yin. Yin 2.0. Now with even more butt-kicking capabilities! At Rising Stars, I will show you exactly how a star rises.
Alex leaps and kicks one of her cymbals, causing a huge crashing sound as the picture freezes and fades to black.
Mackenzie: Oh, I don't believe this!
Alex stands before Mackenzie, completely unannounced, her yellow t-shirt and jeans completely soaked with rain as Alex shivers and quivers, holding herself with her arms, rain water running down her face. She actually looks as surprised as Mackenzie. Not too surprised however to start rambling about her day.
Alex: My mum called and my pet tortoise, Zip has died. My fridge is broken and Cheryl's out of town for a few days and I don't have time to get the fridge fixed. I decided to go out for a jog to try and get my mind off of things and that was okay for a couple of miles and then I saw a dog. He looked like a friendly dog, so I decided to pet him. He wasn't a friendly dog. He chased me and I tore some of my jeans...
Alex shows that some of the denim around her thigh has indeed torn through.
Alex: Then it started to rain...and I was able to get away from the dog, but a big car splashed a load of rain water from the side of the road and so I came here because this was the first place I could find for shelter. Honestly. But you live here and you probably hate me...I'm so cold.
Mackenzie nearly slams the door in Alex's face, before she rolls her eyes and steps back.
Mackenzie: Hang on!
Mackenzie trudges off and as Alex still stands there shivering, Mackenzie returns with some towels. She uses the towel to make a path between Alex and the couch and drapes a large towel over the couch itself as Alex slowly walks over and Mackenzie shuts the door.
Alex: Nice place.
Mackenzie: Yeah. Don't mess it up.
Alex sits down on the towel-covered couch as Mackenzie walks slowly and then sits next to Alex.
Mackenzie: So why are are you really here, Alex?
Alex: I told you.
Mackenzie: And you just happened to come to my door? Pretty big coincidence.
Alex: They do happen, Mackenzie.
Mackenzie winces as Alex's Yorkshire accent trips off of her tongue, pronouncing her name, "Mu-ken-zeh". She never could get used to this soft-featured Chinese girl who sounded like she belonged on Game Of Thrones.
Mackenzie: I need to take a restraining order out on you.
Alex: No you won't.
Mackenzie: Uh, yes, Alex. I wi-
Alex: No. Not after today.
Mackenzie notices the suddenly serious tone in Alex's voice and raises her eyebrows.
Alex: After today, if you say "no", that's it. We can be friends...
Mackenzie: I'm not your friend.
Alex: But nothing more.
Mackenzie: Great, because this is getting really annoying.
Alex: Okay. Mackenzie, I gave you an envelope to be opened today. Valentine's Day. It's still sealed?
Mackenzie: Sure. I'll just go get it.
Mackenzie wanders off as Alex nervously fidgets in place. When Mackenzie returns with the envelope, it is clear she picked it out of the trash, as it is covered in coffee stains and bits of banana and other detritus; Mackenzie clearly making a show of discarding Alex's envelope.
Alex: Just open it. Please.
Grunting in annoyance, Mackenzie claws at the envelope and after digging at it, she gasps in shock.
Mackenzie: Alex...what the....I thought this was just a card or something.
Alex: I guess I was trying too hard.
Mackenzie: Paris?
Alex: For a week. That's air fare, hotel room, food, the works.
Mackenzie: Alex, you're wasting your money.
Alex: No, I'm not, because it's for you. The tickets are in your name. You can take whoever you want or you can go twice...or whatever.
Mackenzie: So this is bribery to get in my panties.
Alex recoils, shocked at the suggestion.
Alex: No! The opposite. I needed to prove to you that I'm serious about you. I'm not using you.
Mackenzie: What difference does that make?
Alex: Every difference. I want to be with you. More than that, I want you to be happy. Now...would me not being with you make you happy? Remember, if you say yes, Mackenzie, that's it.
With that, Mackenzie is silent. For a few moments, she seems to weigh her options, before turning to Alex.
Mackenzie: You really don't get this, do you?
Alex is quiet and just shakes her head.
Mackenzie: Isn't it obvious?
Alex is quiet and just shakes her head again. Mackenzie then leans in and hugs Alex, who smiles as Mackenzie smiles back.
Mackenzie: I should thank you, Alex. Thanks to you, I've been trending on Twitter for weeks. "Will they?" "Won't they?"...it's blowing up!
Alex looks confused and slightly hurt as she starts to speak and Mackenzie talks over her.
Mackenzie: Now as for whether we have a future...you've forced my hand to end the speculation. Yes and no.
Alex: Hold on, you can't choose that!
Mackenzie: Oh, but I can. Your soppy, puppy dog antics are sheer gold and as long as that pays for me, I'll keep you dangling, my little wonton.
Mackenzie mockingly pinches Alex's cheeks.
Alex: So you don't really like me?
Mackenzie sighs and rolls her eyes. Alex will not let this go.
Mackenzie: I like the attention. I crave it. You adore me and as long as you do that, well...I'm grateful for that much.
Alex: That's kind of sick.
Mackenzie: Yeah, well, so is life. Face facts. You want me, Alex Yin and as the old song goes, "I want you to want me".
Alex: B-but we've kissed!
Mackenzie puts her hands on Alex's and leans in with a taunting pout,
Mackenzie: And you were really good! Really, you were! I really hope we can do it again soon. I need some more publicity.
Alex now glares at Mackenzie, feeling used.
Alex: I might as well have been anyone. Is that it?
Mackenzie: Well...no. The thought of having to kiss most people makes me want to vomit. You're...acceptable.
Alex: *sarcastically* Gee...thanks.
Mackenzie: Oh, don't act so hurt. You're beautiful! If you weren't do you think I'd be getting half the attention? I...might...even...be fond of you.
Alex suddenly perks up.
Alex: Really?
Mackenzie: But it's physical, Alex. That's it. I mean it. I don't care about you.
Alex: Then say we can't be together.
Mackenzie: You know why I can't say that.
Alex: Well, we all know how this is going to end so just give me a heads up.
Mackenzie: No!
Alex: Why?
Mackenzie: Because...because I can't afford you being my girlfriend!
Alex is in shock at Mackenzie's outburst and looks wide-eyed. Well, more wide-eyed than usual.
Alex: If this is about the plane tickets-
Mackenzie: Don't be so literal. Emotionally, I can't afford it. We're not meant for eachother Alex, we're just not. Okay? You keep looking for the nice Mackenzie and she's not there.
Alex: I saw flashes of it when all this started. It's the pressure of the title.
Mackenzie: Those first couple of weeks took me by surprise. I've had to harden myself. Alex, I am the Queen Bitch-
Alex: No. That's just an act.
Mackenzie: It's real. I don't like many people. Honestly, you're the closest thing I have to a...friend and you still bug me.
Alex: You don't have to change.
Alex says it so casually that Mackenzie doesn't pick up on it for a few seconds before she does a double take.
Mackenzie: What?
Alex: I like that you're a bitch. Kind of. I don't like rudeness and that stunt with Kate Steele...well, you know how I feel about that. But, you're entertaining and you're honest. There are worse people out there, Mackenzie. Believe it or not, it takes real integrity to be as nasty as you.
Mackenzie laughs at Alex's interesting sense of moral logic.
Alex: And you do have a heart. Whatever you might say.
Alex then rests her damp head against Mackenzie's shoulder as Mackenzie starts to smile. She then shrugs Alex off.
Mackenzie: Oh, nice try, freak! God! I can't believe you almost made me fall for it! You! LAW's own "special case".
Mackenzie bats her eyelashes and plays with her hair, imitating Alex.
Mackenzie: Oh, I just want to help you and love you, Mackenzie. You know what? Screw this and screw you! Get out!
Alex gets up and goes to leave but just as she goes, she turns her head.
Alex: Y'know, all I wanted was a straight answer.
Alex then heads for the door as Mackenzie stands up.
Mackenzie: Alex!
Alex then turns and sees Mackenzie, easily the most fragile that Alex had ever seen her.
Mackenzie: Don't. Please. No more mind games. I swear.
Alex: What was it you said? Screw this and screw you!
Alex then goes to open the door.
Alex: *sigh* Oh, what the hell.
Alex bounds after Mackenzie and the two passionately embrace. Fade to later that night, and Alex returns home. A goofy smile on her face as she wanders, almost like she's floating, into her bedroom. She collapses on the bed and grins before she slides off and sits on the wooden floor.
Alex: *waving* Hiya, LAW fans! I'm so happy! I have a new girlfriend! Eeeeeeee! And it's...MACKENZIE ROBERTS!
Alex lets out a triumphant laugh as she turns her head and sees a picture of her and Oni Kymiku together. Alex posing and waving happily, Oni looking more stoic and serious. Oni. Darn.
Alex: Part of me feels guilty. None of my friends like Mackenzie and I can't say I blame them. Oni's got a title match with her, only to be carted off to prison. If that's Mackenzie's doing...
Alex's mind trails off as she bites her lip.
Alex: Maybe I could mediate. Bring us together. Mackenzie could join the USA! Oh, wait, she's white. But...surely if she can't join because she's white...then that's racist. But Oni and Nyako aren't racists.
Alex suddenly grabs a notepad and a pencil.
Alex: I need a new plan.
Alex ponders for a moment and then finally writes something down. The camera cuts to the pad and we see what she's scrawled.
CHEESECAKE PARTY?
= Fighting
= Cheesecake
Alex: Anyway, I still haven't addressed my opponent, the lovely as a dove-ly, Crystal Hilton! A genuine pop star! Or, rather, she just thinks like one. But, realities start as dreams. Good luck the career, Crystal!
Alex does a double thumbs-up to camera.
Alex: Maybe I could follow in your footsteps as a singer. *starts singing* The sun will come out...Tomorrow...
It's painfully off-key as we see Chewie crawl into the room. The camera cuts to "Chewie" (clearly just a furry glove) passing a note to Alex. The camera then cuts back to Alex reading the note.
Alex: No more singing, pleasy-cheezy.
Alex puts the note down, pats Chewie softly on the head and then stands up.
Alex: Alright, Chewball. I'm more of a rocker anyway.
Alex walks across her room, where we find a drumkit; the wall behind being covered in AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Rush and Queen posters amongst others. Grasping a pair of sticks, Alex begins to drum. Hammering out a solid rhythm.
Alex: Now, Crystal, I know you've been in the USA crossairs recently. Been facing down my old friends, Nyako and Oni, they're tough pair of ladies, no doubt. That's what they're famous for. Me, well I'm always seem as the...different one. Even within my own group. I admit, I don't mind being seen as the nice one. People still call me "sweetheart" and it makes me smile. I'm more interested in fun and friendship than my sisters.
Alex does a quick drum fill.
Alex: But don't underestimate me. Even Oni, bless her little cotton socks, was worried about how cute little Alex was going be against big, scary Oni and I proved myself. I lost...but it was close. Now, if I just barely lost to Oni and you got your bum beaten by her...if you'll pardon my criticism...doesn't that mean that I have something of an edge on you?
Another drum fill.
Alex: Of course, I now have a new distraction in my life. My new...girlfriend.
Alex smiles at how that sounds, she messes up her beat a little.
Alex: But Mackenzie's been on my mind for a while anyways and at least now I'm happy. And I'm always better at wrestling when I'm happy.
Alex finishes her drumming as she crouches up and then stands on her drum stool, perched precariously.
Alex: I'm in the best shape emotionally than I've been weeks. Physically, I'm on top of my game. Crystal, you're facing a new Alex Yin. Yin 2.0. Now with even more butt-kicking capabilities! At Rising Stars, I will show you exactly how a star rises.
Alex leaps and kicks one of her cymbals, causing a huge crashing sound as the picture freezes and fades to black.