The Debate Team, Scene 01

Sofi Ryan and Emma Hix have gotten together to prepare for the debate tomorrow. They are debating gay rights and the right for gay couples to marry. Emma reads their talking points out loud as Sofi memorizes them. As Emma fires through the list, Sofi sits down next to her. Once they realize theyre done, Emma wonders if she can ask Sofi a personal question. Sofi agrees and Emma asks her if shes ever kissed a girl. Instantly blushing, Sofi starts smiling like shes been caught red-handed. Emma knew it and wants details! Emma confesses that it was a long time ago, that they were practicing kissing so they could have some experience for the boys and it wasnt that big of a deal. Sofi listens to her and is intrigued. She confesses that she would love to try it but never has. She figures the experience will help her with the debate tomorrow since its main focus is about gay rights. Sofi gets the hint quickly and agrees with her. It takes a moment or two for the girls to get over the initial awkwardness but they eventually kiss. Emma says that it felt different but really good: certainly, softer than kissing a boy. The girls move closer to each other and agree to continue studying later