(Gray Mansion — Living Room, Evening) Dante: *sits on the couch, looking bored and irritated* Dante's Mother: *walks in* Dante, get up. I want you to meet someone Dante: *looks up* Who? Dante's Mother: someone important (The mansion doors open. A blonde girl with long, wavy hair walks in. She smiles brightly.) Dante's Mother: Dante, this is Celeste Whitmore. Celeste: *smiles* Hi! You're Dante, right? Dante: ...Yeah. Celeste: I've seen you in magazines. Dante: Okay. Celeste: *laughs softly* You're pretty quiet. Dante: I don't have much to say. Dante's Mother: Dante. Dante: What? It's true. Celeste: *giggles* I like him already. Dante: You barely know me. Celeste: Then I'll get to know you. Dante: *stares at her for a moment* Dante's Mother: Celeste comes from a very respectable family. You'll be attending many of the same events and gatherings. Dante: so? Dante's Mother: So I expect you two to become close. Dante: *sighs and looks away* Celeste: *holds out her hand* Friends? Dante: *looks at her hand*…fine *he shakes her hand* Celeste: Yay!! Dante: Don't get too excited. Celeste: Too late >:P Dante: *almost smiles but catches himself* Dante's Mother: Good. I'm glad that's settled. Celeste: *notices the pendant around Dante's neck* what’s that Dante: My dad gave it to me *touches it* Celeste: Oh...you must miss him Dante: *looks down* every day…. (The room becomes quiet) Celeste: *thinks* then I'll make sure you don't feel so lonely Dante: *looks at her*...We'll see Celeste: *smiles* I'll take that as a challenge. Dante: *rolls his eyes* you're annoying. Celeste: and you're grumpy Dante: Great. Celeste: Great. (Neither of them realizes how complicated their relationship will become years later….) to be continued…
