7-11
by Michelle Lane
JOE
and KIM sit out side a 7-11
JOE
So they told you no.
KIM
I’ve gotten them from here before.
JOE
I don’t believe that.
KIM
Oh yeah?
JOE
Yeah.
KIM
Well you’re wrong.
JOE pulls out a pack of
cigarettes. There is only 2 left. KIM holds out her hand, expecting a
cigarette.
Joe pulls one out and puts the
pack away.
KIM
Jackass.
JOE
You told me you could get me more. I’m not supporting you
without some compensation.
KIM
Whatever dick.
JOE
Well my place is closed. You were supposed to “hook me up.”
KIM
I’m aware Joe.
JOE takes a drag, then passes it
off to KIM who also takes a drag. They sit like this for a bit.
JOE
Wish cigarettes were like condoms.
KIM
What?
JOE
You know. Out in the open and shit. They got them all locked
up behind them. Why can’t they be like condoms or chips or something, where I
can easily jack them?
KIM
Cause then no one would buy their packs.
JOE
Does anyone buy their chips?
Chips are out, but people buy them. Only some packs would be out for
kids like me who can’t afford this habit.
KIM
If you can’t afford it why continue?
JOE
Cause it takes the edge off and shit. I don’t know.
JOE
takes a thoughtful drag on his cigarette.
We should rob this place.
KIM
You wouldn’t dare.
JOE
You wanna try me?
KIM
Do it.
JOE
Nah, you got to come with me.
KIM
I’m not doing that stupid shit. You can get your ass
arrested.
JOE
Every hero needs a sidekick. You can be my Wonder Woman.
KIM
She wasn’t even a sidekick.
JOE
My Robin then.
KIM
Alright whatever, but I’m running when I get the chance.
JOE
and KIM walk into the store. We see them walk around the store. They’re inside
though, so you can’t hear anything.
They make one lap around the
isles. Then JOE gives off some sort of signal to KIM, both walk to the counter.
JOE grabs the store attendant by the collar and makes a fist, acting real tough-guy-ish.
KIM stands idly by trying her best to look like a bad-ass sexy sidekick.
The attendant pulls a gun out and
points towards the both of them. They back off and run back outside.
KIM
Smooth idiot.
JOE
How in the hell should I’ve known he had a gun!
KIM
Should never have gone in with you.
JOE
Yet you did
KIM
Whatever dick.
JOE pulls out his last cigarette,
lights it and shares it with KIM.
LIGHTS OUT.
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