Script Overview:

Title: Between Us

Genre: Coming-of-age Drama

Logline: A group of teen girls navigating the complexities of friendship, identity, and growing up
in a small town, all while dealing with school pressures, family expectations, and their evolving
relationships with each other.

Main Characters:

1. Sophie (16) – The introspective and ambitious one, passionate about writing and trying
to figure out who she is outside of her friends.
2. Maya (16) – The outgoing and confident one, often the life of the group but hiding
insecurities behind her bold persona.
3. Ava (15) – The quiet and thoughtful one, a bit of an outsider, still learning how to find her
voice in the group.
4. Lily (16) – The sensitive and artistic one, often caught in the middle of conflicts but
unwilling to take sides.
5. Grace (16) – The new girl who has just moved to town and is trying to fit into the group,
though she doesn't quite align with their personalities or priorities.

Act 1: The Foundation

Scene 1: INT. HIGH SCHOOL HALLWAY – DAY

Sophie, Maya, Lily, and Ava are gathered around their lockers. Their conversation is casual, but
there's a sense of undercurrent tension as Maya and Sophie have a bit of a disagreement over
something trivial—this introduces the theme of communication breakdowns.

Scene 2: INT. SOPHIE'S LIVING ROOM – NIGHT

Sophie is alone, scribbling in her journal, trying to make sense of her feelings. She writes a
poem about the complexity of friendships, which weaves through the narrative.

Scene 3: EXT. SCHOOL PARKING LOT – DAY

The girls are waiting for their rides after school when they meet Grace. Grace has just moved
into town and is trying to find her place. There's an instant connection between her and Sophie,
but the other girls remain standoffish.

Act 2: The Strain

Scene 4: INT. COFFEE SHOP – DAY

The girls are hanging out, and the conversation takes a turn when Maya starts flirting with a boy
from school, causing some jealousy and awkwardness between the friends. Sophie feels
alienated and retreats into her thoughts.

Scene 5: EXT. HILLSIDE – SUNSET

The girls hike up to a quiet spot overlooking the town, a place they've always gone to get away
from it all. Tensions come to a head when Sophie confronts Maya about her behavior. The
group starts questioning their friendship dynamics and what it means to grow up.

Scene 6: INT. LILY'S ROOM – NIGHT

Lily paints in silence, while Ava reads a book. They discuss their personal struggles—Ava feels
like she doesn’t belong, and Lily wonders if she’s becoming too much of a passive observer in
life.

Act 3: The Resolution

Scene 7: EXT. PARK – DAY

The girls attend a school picnic, and Grace opens up about her past, finally revealing why she
moved to the town. Sophie realizes that Grace has been feeling the same way about fitting in,
and they form a stronger bond.

Scene 8: INT. SOPHIE'S ROOM – NIGHT

Sophie reflects in her journal, drawing inspiration from her friends and the growth she's
experienced. She writes the last lines of her poem, realizing that while friendships can be messy
and complicated, they are worth the effort.
Scene from Act 1: (Opening Scene)

INT. HIGH SCHOOL HALLWAY – DAY

The school bell rings. Students are hustling between classes. SOPHIE, MAYA, LILY, and AVA
are gathered around their lockers, chatting casually.

MAYA
(gesturing to Sophie)
You still haven't decided if you're going to the party Friday? Come on, you can't hide in your
room writing poetry forever.

SOPHIE
(firmly)
It’s not about hiding, Maya. I just don’t want to go to some party where people I don’t even know
will be judging me.

AVA
(quietly)
You could always come with us. It’s not like we’ll be "judging." We’re just... hanging out.

SOPHIE
I don’t know... I feel like I’d be the fifth wheel.

MAYA
(frowning)
You’re not a fifth wheel. You’re one of us, Soph. We’ve been through this before.

Sophie bites her lip, torn. She’s always felt a little out of place, even with her friends.

LILY
(sensing the tension)
I think you should go. You know, just to try. You never know what could happen.

MAYA
(leaning in)
Come on, Soph. I promise I won’t let you hide in a corner the entire night. You might even have
fun.

Sophie hesitates, glancing at the other girls. Her eyes dart back to Maya, who looks at her
expectantly.
SOPHIE
(sighing)
Fine, I’ll go. But don’t make me do something embarrassing.

Maya grins.

MAYA
Deal. No embarrassing you... unless you want to get up on stage and do karaoke.

The girls laugh. Sophie forces a smile, but something in her eyes betrays her unease.

AVA
(softly)
You’ll be fine, Soph. We’ve got your back, always.

LILY
(nods)
Yeah, we’ll figure it out together.

They share a smile, but Sophie’s gaze lingers on her locker. There’s something brewing
beneath the surface.

This is a starting point for the script. Each act and scene would unfold as the girls face personal
dilemmas, navigate their evolving friendships, and come to terms with the pressures of
adolescence. Let me know if you want me to continue or expand on any specific part!