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Well, this is really more of a screenplay than a short story. I had to do it for a couple assignments in my creative writing class and I really enjoyed it. I think it came out fairly decent. Actually, I liked it so much that I tried to continue it for yet another assignment. I think after a little while I'll post that part. I think It's something I would really like to continue if I ever manage to get myself to sit down and write something.

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To Dream the Lonely Dream, Act I, Scene I

(Adam talking to Josh on the phone in the terminal at the airport)

Josh: Look, Adam. I’m just not sure what to do about Amy.

Adam: Well Josh, here’s the only piece of advice I can think of. How about you try to spend more time with her then see where it goes from there. I mean, I’m going to Alaska to snowboard for a week. Why don’t you just take the time you’d normally spend with me and spend it with her?

Josh: Hey, that sounds like a really good idea. Maybe I’ll do it.

Adam: You really should.

Josh: You know something?

Adam: What?

Josh: For a guy who’s never had a girlfriend, you sure seem to know a lot about relationships.

Adam: Don’t hold me to that.

Josh: Why?

Adam: Well, to be honest, I kind of stole that from a Family Guy episode.

Josh: Really?

Adam: Yeah. I thought it sounded pretty good. Maybe even good enough to work.

Josh: You know, we have really got to get you a girlfriend.

Adam: You’ve been saying that for years. Even though I probably wouldn’t mind too much let’s face it, it wouldn’t happen ‘cause all we, and even our friends, basically do is talk about things that would be really fun to do and only rarely we would actually end up doing them.

Josh: Well I’d say that you’re proof that that statement is wrong.

Adam: Why? ‘Cause I’m the one out of all our friends who decided to live a little. I invited all of you to come but I’ll bet that instead of being out there with me all you’ll be doing is sitting at home playing video games, or working at the gas station.

Josh: That was cold Adam. You know we have important things to do.

Adam: You’re right. Sorry. I got a little carried away there. Sorry. But still, this is what vacation days are for.

Josh: Well… It wasn’t like you were completely wrong. We did talk about a trip to Vegas after we graduated. And I guess you were the only one who went.

Adam: Yep. It was still a pretty good trip though. After all, I was able to test out my roulette system. Pretty decent. Won three hundred bucks.

Josh: I still say it was just luck.

Adam: Maybe, Josh, maybe.

Eve: (approaching Adam) Excuse me, but is this plane going to Anchorage?

Adam: Hey, Josh can I call you back?

Josh: Sure. But remember, when you get back you’re going on a date.

Adam: Right. (puts phone in pocket, turns towards Eve) Sorry about that. But, uh, yes this plane is going to Anchorage.

Eve: Thanks. So… you also going?

Adam: Actually, yes. I plan on doing a little snowboarding there.

Eve: Where are you going to be staying?

Adam: Uh, honestly, I haven’t actually made any arrangements yet.

Eve: Really?

Adam: Yeah. This was kind of a spontaneous trip.

Eve: And you decided to come alone? Or do you have friends in Anchorage?

Adam: Well, actually…

Announcer: Attention, the 9:15 to Anchorage is now boarding. The 9:15 to Anchorage is now boarding.

Adam: I guess we’ll have to put this conversation on hold for now.

Eve: Really?

Adam: Yeah. I have to use the bathroom.

(Adam starts off for the restroom)

Eve: Wait. What’s your seat number?

(Adam turns around)

Adam: Twenty-nine F.

Eve: Oh. Good.

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EDIT: Could I maybe get some feedback?