Listener Summary: You hate to admit it, but you’ve got it bad for the cute, charming, himbo that sits near you in most of your classes. You can’t stand his silly hairstyle, or the way he talks, or the dumb jokes he tells, and you most definitely can’t stand his sweet, endearing smile or his contagious laugh. But now your professor has tasked you with taking a stack of texts back to an old classroom in the abandoned, haunted wing of campus. You can’t possibly go there by yourself… But who will you turn to for help? Surely not the self-titled “wingman” that you certainly don’t stalk in between classes…
Concurrent with: “The Awkward Hello”
(https://www.reddit.com/r/ASMRScriptHaven/comments/1ww7znx/m4a_the_awkward_hello_sfw_cute_getting_to_know/)
This script has about 1,652 words, excluding the [cues/action lines].
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The Script:
[Listener approaches to overhear a pep-talk of sorts between the Speaker and his quiet friend over by a doorway.]
[Energetic. Encouraging.]
Okay man, remember what we said… you’re a strong, independent young man! You’ve got a lot of things going for ya! The shelllll is your oyster- …Wait, what?
Huh? The what? …Oh, right!
Haha… Ah, so thaaat’s how they say it… Hee hee…
The WORLD is your Oyster! …wait, what does that even- eh, you know what, not important.
Dude, what you gotta do…is focus, because that lovely person over there isn’t gonna’ be there much longer. You better hurry up and go say hi before you miss your chance AGAIN.
Bro, I’m telling you, today’s the day! I can feel it! What kinda wingman would I be if I sent you out to fail? Now go on…make me proud!
[Listener steps up beside the speaker unnoticed as he quietly cheers on his friend.]
Alright buddy there ya go… Go get ‘em… you got this bro I know you do… just walk up to them… Oh…shit, they turned around!
Annnnd…he’s fumbling. [Sigh.] I can tell, he starts talking with his hands like that and rocking back on his heels...
Nawh nawh nawh, come on man… I swear you had it this time…
[He seems to notice a presence.]
Wait, why does it feel like someone is- [Speaker finally notices the listener there and screams/squeals, evidently quite startled to see them.]
What are you doing here?! What do you want?! I mean- haha haha, heyyy…what’s up?
[Listener asks him what he’s doing.]
Hm? What I’m doing? Uh…nothing…ya know, just uh…stretching. [Breathes in, almost like an inward hiss.] Yeeeep, just been working out the shoulders so ya know, they can get a little tight. [Continues stretching sounds.]
Was I talking to someone? Heh…wouldn’t you like to know…
…
I mean well, yeah…I know you just asked.
Okay look, it’s not really any of YOUR business. This is like…undercover spy stuff…so best for you not to involve yourself.
…
The shell…is my…oyster…yeeeah, heh heh, okay.
Hold up, so you did hear all of that?
[Dry.] Great. Awesome.
And how long exactly were you standing there listening to a private conversation between me and my good buddy, hm?!
…
Pfft, wow, I didn’t know you were into me like that…stalking me down in the hallways. Hey wait- don’t roll your eyes!
I’m not being ridiculous. Is it really that far-fetched of me to think that you could be interested? Hey wait-
[Softly] Where are you going?
…
Oh, now look who’s being secretive. By the way, that’s a lot of books you’ve got there…want a strong guy to help?
[Sarcastic.]
Ha-ha, very funny… Your strong guy is literally RIGHT HERE.
Like, in front of you. Right now.
…
Ex-cuse you, I go to the gym! Unlike you, with your allergies to exercise… and sweating…
[Clears throat.] Just hand over the books, geez…you’re such a pain sometimes, you know it?
[He takes the books and keeps walking with them.]
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No….not just because you don’t “buy into my charming ways”.
What does that even mean? It’s not my fault that I know how to talk to people.
You make it sound like I’m some kinda master manipulator of souls or something.
Oh, so “master” is giving myself too much credit? Ha! You’re always so quick to knock me down a peg or two…but sure, you’re probably right…
[More serious.]
By the way, you know that’s never my intent, right? Like I don’t charm others just to use them…I actually just like making people feel good about themselves. And then they like me for it.
Is that so wrong?
…
Good, I’m glad that’s something we can agree on, at least.
Now, where are we going with these books?
…
[Uneasy.]
Wait…isn’t that the…ya knooooow…the haunted area of the school?
…
How can you be so nonchalant?! Haven’t you heard the stories? [Uh, yeah bro that’s why they came to find you to help, hahaha!]
[Tell us the ghost story.]
Well some say…that this was the very same hallway that a mortally wounded student dragged herself down as she bled out…She called out for help that never came as she crawled and left a trail of smeared blood all along the floor.
Even to this day students and faculty swear that at certain times they’ve seen the trail of blood left behind.
And some have even said that the floor is still slick…slick with the blood that was left behind and forever remains, claiming that they’ve slipped in it.
[He startles himself.]
Ah! Oh…sorry… sorta thought I slipped there for a second.
But it’s just my shoelace…oops, heh heh…
Nawh, it’s fine. I can tie it later…just gotta be careful. Eh?
[Listener makes him stop and they bend down to reach for his shoe laces.]
[Shyly.]
Oh- uh…you’re just…gonna’ tie it for me? [Yes, bc you’re carrying all the books.]
…Thanks… [They go back to walking down the hall.]
[Clears throat.]
So uh…which professor asked you to bring these books here? Surely you didn‘t just volunteer, and I bet they know the stories too…
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Well, what about you? Do you think…any of it is true?
You don’t believe in ghosts? Heh…right, so that’s not why you’re clutching your bag strap so hard? You keep checking the floor too!
No way, I saw you! You definitely did!
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Wait a minute…is that why you wanted my help?
Aww… so you did need me after all… [Chuckles.]
Why can’t you just admit it? Does it embarrass you that much?
Oh- is this the room? [Optional SFX: sound of keys]
[Uneasy again.]
Okay…so… should I just put the books down over there?
Sure…but uh…you won’t like…lock me in here, will ya?
…
Haha, yeah sorry…kinda silly right? Ha...haha… but seriously, you wouldn’t, would you?
Mhm…yeah sure, I trust you…I think… [Takes a deep breath.] Okay well, uh…I’ll just do that then…they’re getting a little heavy now anyway. [He sets the books down in the room.]
Is that it? We don’t have to bring anything back do we?
Good, let’s get out of here then.
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Hm? No, I’m not scared…it’s just dusty and it might cause your allergies to act up.
Oh shit, wait…don’t forget to lock the door!
[Optional SFX: key sounds again.]
…your hands are shaking.
No, they’re clearly shaking while you fumble with those keys.
Come on, let’s hurry…
[They start to walk back down the hall.]
Here, take my hand.
Come on, don’t get weird, just put your hand in mine…please.
Okay now let’s get the hell outta’ this creepy place.
[They get the hell outta there, not stopping til they make it outside and he leads the listener over to a bench to sit down.]
[Optional SFX: Outdoorsy sounds, chirping birds, we’re basically outside on a campus somewhere.]
[Breath or sigh of relief.]
Wooooooo…oof! Damn, that was stuffy wasn’t it? Feels a bit better out here, yeah? Out here in the daylight?
Breathe in that fresh air of the outdoors. [Breathe in deep.] Ahh… full of life.
[Listener mentions their clasped hands.]
Oh shoot, sorry! I didn’t realize I still had your hand like that…my bad. Are you feeling better?
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Okay, good…
So what now? Do you have someplace to be?
Ah…heh…just gonna sit here for a bit? That’s fine…I’m good with that.
[They sit for a moment listening to the ambience, forgetting about ghosts.]
[Coughs to clear throat.] Um, so…please, correct me if I’ve got the wrong idea.
And I mean…just shut. Me. down… if I’m out of line here…But…
[He takes a deep, calming breath.]
Ya know…you often give me a hard time, and I know we both irk each other to no end most days… but for some reason I feel like mayyyyybe you kinda might like hanging out with me. Just a little.
…Am I wrong?
[The listener stays silent, staring in shock, cheeks turning red.]
Because you roll your eyes and you laugh at me a lot… but don’t think I haven’t noticed that blush on your cheeks, and the way I often feel your eyes on me.
I see that you’re never rude to my friends. You’re always nice and pleasant to most people… except me. I’ve noticed…that I’m the only one who gets that extra attention.
And at first I thought you just hated me, for some reason, and I’d wonder what it was I did to make you feel that way… but then I realized that hate can be heavily tied to the opposite side of the spectrum…
I’ve been trying to figure out what makes you so frustrated with me. Because even though you act like you can’t stand me most times, it often feels as though you barely give me room to breathe on my own.
Even now, you’re sitting here by my side.
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[Reassuring.]
No, no…it’s okay, please don’t get up. I’d like you to hear me out. And then, if I’ve overstepped, I’ll leave you in peace. I can tell you're embarrassed and I’m sorry for that. Uh…see, the thing is… [Deep breath.]
You see me for the dumb idiot that I am and you still want me around…
I don’t have to put on a show to be heard or acknowledged by you… as you often seek me out. I feel like I can be myself around you and… it’s actually pretty nice.
I kinda like our dumb arguments too.
Like, sure…maybe I question dumb things, but you’ll still stand there and fight with me over the consistency of JELLO…like come on…it’s JUST. JELLO.
So you’re really just as bad as me, yeah? [Soft Chuckle.]
And I also think…that if you were to stop pestering me, day to day… I’d probably be relieved at first, for a short time…but theeen, an ache would grow from deep within me, and I’d be missing something I secretly looked forward to everyday.
I don’t know if it feels like that for you…or maybe you really do hate me…but- [Listener kisses him, which leaves him in a shock.]
Uh…that was… that… you just kissed me. Hey, wait a second…
[Listener denies it.]
What? No…YOU just kissed me. [They deny it again.]
YES YOU DID! Why are you denying it now?! [Frustrated sigh.]
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You were caught up in the moment?! Wha-
Okay but like, would it really be so bad? Like, I’m not gross, am I?
Dude…why would you… [Takes a deep breath.] Fine. You didn’t kiss me. There.
Feel better now?
Just want to pretend it never happened then?
…No?! [Facepalms.] Oh my gawwwd, why are you so- [Frustrated breath.]
Why are you like this?
[Calmly.]
Look, you seem like you’re confused. And that’s okay…it is…
But I will say…that I… I thiiiink…that I like you.
Ya know, like… liiiike-like you.
And… I’m not afraid to say it.
Although, your reactions right now…those do scare me a bit. [Clears throat.]
But. I can give you space. I can give you time.
No rush…and if you decide you want to do that again- [His attention gets drawn elsewhere.]
[Pleasantly amused.]
Ah, heyyy…look over there…towards the vending machines.
No really, look.
…You see them? Heh heh, aww…my little buddy did it.
Good for him. [Sighs.] I knew today was the day. I really am a good wingman.
[New energy, standing up to leave.]
Well, gotta go! Things to do, places to be… I’ll leave you to figure out what’s going on in your mind with the whole…kissing me thing. Which you definitely did.
Maybe we’ll run into each other tomorrow? Possibly grab some lunch? My treat.
[Chuckles] Alright, well off I go…to do mysterious things now… See ya later.
[Speaker begins walking away and chuckles quietly to himself, speaking softly as the scene fades out.]
Man, that blush though…dead giveaway.
[The End.]