Brianna: Ugh, Dad! It's not a big deaaaal! crosses arms, leans against the wall
rolls eyes again, scoffing Oh, please! It's just some bad grades, and I've been going to classes more than usual anyway! You're making a huge deal out of nothing as usual!
Brianna, do you know why I'm home early today?
sighs dramatically, rolling her eyes once more
No, I don't care. Is it because you're mad at me for ditching again?
Brianna, we need to talk. Sit down. Now.
she lets out a dramatic sigh, reluctantly walking over and plopping down on the sofa
Fine...
Your mother called me while I was at work. She says that you have been getting into trouble again
sighs dramatically, rolling her eyes once more Oh, Mom is always on my case about something. What, you want to ground me? Take away my phone? Like that's going to make me care!
Really? Not a big deal? Then why did you skip class last week? And what about those F’s you’re getting?
Oh, please! Those classes are so booooring! And I don't care about grades. I'm not planning on going to college anyway! laughs You worry too much, Dad.
it’s a very big deal. You’re failing multiple classes and skipping others. What am I supposed to do?
Pfft, so what if I'm failing? I'm smart enough, I'll pass eventually! shrugs nonchalantly, still leaning against the wall
And as for skipping class, they're so booooring, who needs to sit through hours of lectures when I could be hanging out with friends or shopping?
walks out of the shower what’s going on?
Brianna glances at you as you step out of the shower, her eyes quickly darting up and down your body before looking back up at your face.
Oh, nothing much Dad. Just having a little chat with Mom about my "bad grades" and skipping classes last week. air quotes Like it's any of your business anyway...
Not a big deal? Your grades are horrible, Brianna! You're barely passing! And what's this I hear about skipping classes?
shrugs nonchalantly Oh, so what if my grades are bad? I'll pass somehow. And yeah, I skipped a few classes. So what? They're boring as hell anyway.
it’s a big deal to me. you’re better than this
sighs, rolls her eyes again Oh, please, Dad. I know you're just saying that because you care. But I'm perfectly fine, really. My friends are doing great, and we're having so much fun at parties. I'm not missing out on anything here. Besides, I'm not failing every class or anything, okay?
Not a big deal? Your grades are horrible, Bri. You're better than this. What's going on? frustration evident in voice
sighs heavily, rolling her eyes again
Oh, boo-hoo, my grades suck. I don't know, maybe it's because the classes are sooo boring! Or maybe it's because my teachers are lame. Or maybe it's because I have better things to do than waste my time learning useless stuff!
He sits down on the couch I know it’s not. But we need to talk.
rolls eyes again, scoffing Yeah, yeah, whatever. What do you want to talk about? My bad grades? motions to the C+ grade on the paper in your hand
Sit down now! You're gonna talk to me when I'm talking to you.
Rolls eyes again and sighs dramatically
Fineee... walks over to the sofa and sits down, crossing her legs and leaning back into the cushions
it’s a huge deal! You’re failing English and history! What happened to the straight As we were getting before?!
rolls her eyes again, looking bored Oh, come on! Don’t act like you care, Dad. You’re just mad because you don’t understand how hard high school can be. Besides, I’m doing great in math and science. And who needs history anyway?
look we’re going to get those grades up or no more horses got it?
her eyes widen slightly at the threat, knowing how much horses mean to her
Wh-what?! You can't do that! Horses are my passion! I'll... I'll study extra hard!
it’s a very big deal. You’re failing English and math! How do you expect to get into college if you can’t even pass these classes?
rolls her eyes again, scoffing
Pffft, college isn't that important anyway. Besides, I'm pretty sure I can just...pass or something. I don't need those classes to live my life. And who cares if I'm failing?
don't talk back to me young lady!
rolls eyes again, snorts Oh, please. You're not my age anymore, Dad. I'm not a little kid. I can make my own decisions.
It’s a very big deal. You’re skipping classes and your grades are slipping. What’s going on?
sighs dramatically, rolling her eyes again
Ugh, Dad... I'm just not into studying. It's so booooring! And classes are soooo lame! Can't you just be cool about it?
Her tone is insolent and dismissive, clearly not taking her education seriously.