We Used To Live

We Used to Live 

By Group 2

S1 - INT. ALYSSA'S ROOM - DAY

Alyssa is surrounded by law books, looking frustrated as she studies for her master's degree.  

ALYSSA(V.O.)  

I can’t believe that after I graduated, I’m back where I started. My life would be so much easier if I hadn’t taken this risk. A master’s degree is so stressful, but I think it’s something I’ll be proud of someday. Ugh, I just need to clear my mind for a bit... but when?!  

S2 - INT. CAFE - EVENING  

Teonette is dozing off at the counter while Dwight cleans up after customers.  

TEONETTE:(counting money, frustrated)  

I’m pissed, Dwight. It’s been tight lately.  

DWIGHT:(while cleaning up)  

I know, Teo. You need some rest. You’re always thinking about the store. Take a break, hang out with your friends! I’ll take care of things here.  

(Teonette smiles and hugs Dwight.)  

S3 - INT. OFFICE - DAY

Lyka is having a meeting with her coworker, Aira. A photo of her high school friends is displayed on her desk. She glances at it wistfully.  

LYKA(V.O.)

I miss them... I hope we can spend time together again, like we used to.  

S4 - INT. HANES’ HOUSE - DAY

Hanes, unemployed, is laughing with her family. She notices a framed photo of her high school friends and smiles as memories of their fun times flash through her mind.  

S5 - EXT. CEBU BEACH - DAY

Gerocia, a content creator, is vlogging during a trip. She’s cheerful and energetic. 

GEROCIA:(to camera)  

What about us?! It’s been so long! Let’s plan something, guys!  

(She sends the video to the group chat.)  

S6 - VARIOUS LOCATIONS - DAY

Alyssa, Teonette, Lyka, Hanes, and Raillon receive Gerocia’s message. The girls are excited.  

S7 - INT. RAILLON’S ROOM - EVENING 

Raillon is sitting in a dark, gloomy room. He looks worried and unresponsive. He turns off his phone and closes his eyes.  

S8 - INT. GROUP CHAT - EVENING

Gerocia :(Happy) SOOO GUYS, WHERE DO Y’ALL WANNA GO?!  

Alyssa:(Smiling) Hmm, I was thinking of a beach.  

Lyka: Same, Alyssa! But I think a white sand beach would be better, haha.  

Hanes: I AGREE!  

Alyssa:(Smiling) If only we had a bigger budget, I wouldn’t hesitate.

Teonette: I know a great beach! It has so much to offer.  

Alyssa:(excited) Where?!  

Teonette: Somewhere in Caluya. 

Gerocia:(shock and excited) Whoa!, that’s kinda far, but I’M GAME! We’re old enough to decide for ourselves!  

Hanes:(excited) Yeah! YOLO!  

Lyka:(excited) We only live once!  

S9 - INT. ALYSSA'S ROOM - NIGHT

Alyssa messages Raillon privately.  

ALYSSA(TEXT)

How about you? We haven’t heard from you in a while. Come join us. Let’s spend time together, like we used to. We miss you.  

S10 - INT. RAILLON'S ROOM - NIGHT

Raillon long-presses the conversation and ignores it. He stares at the ceiling until his phone buzzes again.  

ALYSSA(TEXT):

We’ll wait for you. Hoping for your presence! 

(Raillon stares at the message for a moment, then closes his eyes.)  

S11 - VARIOUS LOCATIONS - DAY

Drum beats and upbeat music play as the friends pack their things.  

-Gerocia packs her bags.  

-Hanes gathers her clothes.  

-Alyssa packs her skincare. 

-Teonette packs her hair products.

-Lyka packs her essentials. 

S12 - EXT. MEETING POINT - DAY

The group meets up, hugging and laughing excitedly.  

S13 - EXT. MEETING POINT - DAY

They wait for Raillon. A car approaches, and they think it’s him, but it’s not. They laugh at their disappointment.  

(As they walk away, Lyka turns around and sees Raillon. She shouts.) 

Lyka:(happy, excited, surprised) It’s Raillon!  

(The group runs toward him, shouting joyfully.) 

Alyssa:(grateful) I knew you’d come!  

(Raillon smiles as they embrace.)  

S14 - VARIOUS LOCATIONS - DAY

The group commutes to their destination, enjoying the journey.  

S15 - EXT. BEACH - DAY

They arrive at the beach. Everyone admires the scenery, smiling and laughing. 

S16 - EXT. BEACHFRONT - DAY

Lyka opens her arms and feels the wind. The group walks along the beach, exploring.  

S17 - INT. CABIN - DAY  

They settle into their sleeping quarters, arranging their belongings.  

Gerocia: I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since we reunited.  

Lyka:(smiling) I know.

(Hugs Gerocia.) 

Alyssa:(smiling) Okay, stop being emotional! We’ve got so much to do.  

Teonette:(smiling) Killjoy! But I kind of agree, haha.  

S18 - EXT. BEACH - SUNSET 

Raillon sits by the ocean, his back to the camera.  

Alyssa(approaching):(worried) How are you?  

(Raillon stays silent.)  

Alyssa: You know, it’s okay to feel this way, but you need to live again. Look at the view, embrace it. We’re here for you. Don’t hesitate to talk.  

(Raillon smiles and gazes at the view. Alyssa pats his shoulder before leaving.)  

S24 - EXT. BEACH - DAY

Iza is vlogging excitedly, holding up her camera to the group.  

Iza(loudly, to camera):  

Okay, guys! After a decade, we finally reunited! I didn’t expect we’d be making new memories like this. I can’t wait to bond with them like we used to in high school!  

(Teonette is sitting by the beach, watching the vlog with a smile.) 

Teonette:(happy) Okay, Iza, stop the live. Let’s enjoy life!  

(Teonette feels the air.)

Iza(rolled her eyes): Fine, fine! Bye, guys!  

S25 - EXT. BEACH - DAY

Teonette turns to the others, feeling content.  

Teonette:(emotional) I really love this beach. I want to come back here again. It’s so mesmerizing.  

Hanes: I know! I really miss just enjoying the simple things with you guys.  

Lyka: I know, I missed all of you! hugs Teonette  

(Lyka sits next to Teonette, and soon Alyssa and Hanes join in, laying on each other's shoulders.)

S26 - EXT. BEACH - DAY

While still watching the sunset, Iza says:  

Iza: Okay, enough of the drama, I’m thirsty! Let’s grab some drinks.  

(Everyone laughs and stands up.)  

S27 - INT. STORE - DAY

Kiara is arranging goods inside her store.  

S28 - INT. STORE - DAY

Iza buys drinks for everyone, considering her friends as she picks five in total. Hanes stands next to the wall while Raillon stands on the other side. Iza hands a drink to Raillon.  

Raillon(softly): Thank you. 

S29 - EXT. BEACH HOUSE - NIGHT

The house view is calm with a soothing music background.

S30 - INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

(The group cheers as they drink the beer.)

(The group is gathered together for a game.)  

Iza (loud): You know, guys, we should play Truth or Dare!  

(Everyone agrees.)

Iza: Okay! I guess I’ll spin the bottle!  

(Iza spins the bottle. It points at Lyka.)  

*EVERYONE*  

Truth or Dare?  

(Raillon just smiles in the background.)  

LYKA:(smiling, closing her eyes)  

Truth.  

(Everyone claps and laughs.)  

Teonette:(very happy) Is it true that you and Marco kissed during the lab session in 10th grade?  

  Alyssa:(Excited) Yeah!!, that was a long time ago! We didn’t ask you before because we respected you, but now we wanna know the truth. We’re old enough now, haha!  

(Lyka laughs and nods.) 

(Everyone laughs, shouts, claps, and cheers.)  

(Iza spins the bottle again. Everyone gets nervous as it spins.) 

(The bottle points at Alyssa.)  

*EVERYONE*  

Truth or Dare?  

Alyssa:(nervous) Truth!

(Everyone laughs and cheers again.)  

Lyka: Is it true that you had a crush on our PE teacher in 9th grade?  

(Alyssa refuses to answer by signaling with her hand to say "no.") 

(Everyone cheers, shouting Alyssa’s name repeatedly.)  

(Alyssa covers her face with her hands and nods her head.)  

(Everyone yells, claps, shouts, and laughs.)

(Lyka spins the bottle again. The group cheers, hoping it will point at Raillon.)  

(The bottle points at Raillon.)  

(Everyone claps.)  

(Raillon smiles softly.) 

Raillon: (softly) Dare.  

(The group cheers loudly.)  

Alyssa:(happy) Since you were the school’s top dancer and #1 in freestyle, we dare you to dance on top of the chair!  

(Everyone cheers and laughs.)

(Raillon smiles, reluctant to do it.) 

(The group continues cheering him on.)  

(Raillon stands and walks toward the chair.) 

(Music plays. Raillon begins dancing gracefully on the chair. As the music intensifies, he gives it his all.)  

(The group cheers, laughing and joining in with the dance.)  

(Everyone eventually collapses onto the floor, bottles scattered around.)  

S31 - EXT. BEACH HOUSE - MORNING  

The sound of birds chirping signals the start of a new day.  

S32 - EXT. BEACH HOUSE - MORNING

Raillon is smoking a cigarette while gazing at the beautiful view.  

S33 - INT. BATHROOM - MORNING

Gerocia rushes to the bathroom to puke. Music plays in the background.  

S35 - INT. BEACH HOUSE - DAY

The girls are deciding what to wear since they’re going swimming.  

Teonette:(excited) Girls, which one should I wear?!  

Alyssa: Of course, the purple one—your fave!  

(Teonette giggles.)  

Teonette: How about you, Lyka and Iza?  

Lyka: I’ll go for purple.  

Iza: Of course, purple!  

S36 - EXT. BEACH - DAY

The group runs along the beach, all smiles. They take a lot of selfies and enjoy the moment.  

S37-S40 - EXT. BEACH - DAY

The group cherishes the view and the beach, taking it all in as they spend time together.  

S41 - NIGHT - BONFIRE

The group is gathered around a bonfire, talking about high school memories. Laughter fills the air.  

(Raillon becomes slightly happier as the conversation flows until Lyka mentions how funny Hanes used to be.)  

(Raillon grows silent. The group notices and quickly changes the subject, but Raillon quietly announces that he’s going to bed first.) 

S42 - INT. BEACH HOUSE - NIGHT

Raillon is getting ready for bed.  

S44 - INT. BEACH HOUSE - NIGHT

Raillon is lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, lost in thought.  

S45 - INT. BEACH HOUSE - MORNING

The alarm rings at 11:30 AM. Teonette turns it off and gets out of bed.  

S45 - INT. BATHROOM - MORNING

Music beats in the background as Teonette goes through her morning routine—brushing her teeth, getting ready for the day.  

(She places a picture of the group on the sink, looks at it, and smiles.)  

S46 - INT. BEACH HOUSE - AFTERNOON 

The group has lunch together, chatting and having fun.  

S47 - INT. BEACH HOUSE - AFTERNOON 

The group is getting ready to play volleyball.  

Alyssa: (happy)I’m really excited to play volleyball with you guys again! We literally used to play this every P.E. class. I miss those days.  

Lyka: I know, right? But now that we’re playing again, look and learn!  

(Lyka says this confidently. Everyone is proud of her and impressed.)  

S48 - EXT. BEACH - AFTERNOON  

The volleyball match begins.  

(Luigi is the referee.)  

LUIGI:  

Okay, perfect—4 girls, so 2v2 will be the best option! Let’s start!  

(The match begins, and everyone laughs and has fun while playing.)  

(Hanes cheers for the girls from the sidelines. Raillon stands beside Hanes, clapping and supporting them.)  

(The match ends. Alyssa and Teonette won. Everyone takes a water break.)  

S49 - EXT. BEACH - AFTERNOON

The group enjoys the afternoon view, taking in the beauty of the beach.  

S50 - EXT. BEACH - AFTERNOON  

Lyka and Iza are talking against a beautiful view backdrop.  

Lyka: I can’t believe this is the last day and we’re going back to our problematic lives.  

Iza: We may be separated again and not see each other for years, but always remember, we’ll be in each other’s hearts.  

Lyka: (emotional) I’ll miss you, Lalii.  

(Lyka hugs Iza.)

S52 - EXT. BEACH - AFTERNOON

The group starts preparing the sticks for the bonfire.  

S53 - INT. BEACH HOUSE - EVENING  

The group has their last dinner together, raising their glasses to toast.  

*ALL*  

Cheers to life, cheers to friendship that lasts!  

S54 - EXT. BEACH - NIGHT

The group gathers around the bonfire again, talking about high school memories and laughing.  

(They laugh about the good times they shared and joke about old memories for about 5 minutes.)  

(Raillon seems to be genuinely happy for the first time in a while and joined the conversation.)  

(The atmosphere suddenly changes when Teonette mentions how Hanes used to go to the bathroom every hour, which frustrated her. But despite that, they always had each other’s backs.)  

(Raillon stands up abruptly and walks away.)  

(Lyka shouts after him, frustrated.)  

Lyka:( Angry) Why are you like this!?!?

Raillon:(Angry) Don’t act like it’s easy for me to get over it all.  

Lyka (shouting):(angry) I know it all my life!, but you need to live again! Your life didn’t end when Hanes died 10 years ago. You need to stop thinking about it and just move on.  

(Alyssa steps in to comfort Lyka.)  

Raillon (shouting):(angry) Don’t you fucking dare say a word about my life. I know what I’m doing, and I AM AWARE OF IT!.

Iza (shouting):(emotional and angry) STOP IT, OKAY? STOP IT. Raillon, can you please just chill?!?  

Raillon (shouting):(angry) Why am I supposed to chill, Iza?  

Iza (shouting):(angry) I’m just trying to help, okay? I get what Lyka means. She just wants you to have a better life because I agree with her. Your life didn’t end when your closest friend—who’s our best friend, too—passed away!  

Teonette: It would actually be easier, Raillon, if you just forget and live like she’s still alive.  

Raillon(shouting):(angry) HOW COULD IT BE EASY, HUH? Let’s say it would be easier if I’m NOT the one who caused her death. Let’s say it would be easier if I’m NOT the one who ruined her dreams and her future. And finally, it would be easier if WE DIDN’T HANG OUT AFTER THAT GRADUATION!  

(The group is shocked. Even Hanes is stunned.)  

Alyssa:(angry and shocked) WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY, RAILLON?!  

(Alyssa shouts, overwhelmed by emotion.)  

Alyssa (shouted): WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY?!  

(Alyssa pushed Raillon.)

(Raillon says softly, but with overwhelming emotion.)  

Raillon:(emotional) I killed her…  If only I didn't ask her to hangout that day, maybe she's still alive.

(While Raillon was explaing how Hanes died, he remembered what happened during that day.)

(Everyone is stunned and breaks into tears.)  

(Alyssa pushes Raillon away in disbelief.)  

Alyssa:(angry) How dare you just tell us this NOW? You didn’t say a word after she passed!  

Raillon:(emotional and sad) I’m sorry. I swear, I didn’t mean to!  

(Alyssa cries deeply, devastated by his words.)  

(Iza rushes to Raillon, comforting him, telling him it was an accident and that it wasn’t his fault.)  

(Iza hugs Raillon while crying.)  

(Hanes, standing in the back, is overcome with emotion as she realizes and remembers that she died a long time ago.)  

(Teonette and Lyka hold each other, crying.)  

(Raillon, full of regret, admits that he’s been suffering for over 10 years and has taken all the blame on himself.)  

(Alyssa stands up, quickly wiping her tears.)  

Alyssa:(emotional) It’s not your fault. It was never your fault.  

(The group cries together, the weight of the moment bringing them closer.)  

(Hanes smiles, proud of her friends for finally reconciling. Though she’s not physically visible, she’s thankful for the time they’ve shared, even if it’s just one last time.) 

S55 - EXT. BEACH - MORNING

Bags are scattered around as the group prepares to head home.  

S56 - EXT. BEACH - MORNING

Everyone has their own transportation to pick them up. The group says their goodbyes, hugging each other tightly and telling each other they love each other.  

S57 - EXT. BEACH - MORNING

Hanes watches the group leave, narrating that she has always been their guardian and that she’s watched them succeed in life.  

(Hanes smiles as she watches them go, knowing she’ll always be with them in spirit.)  

*CREDITS*