: “THE CHOICES WE HIDE BEHIND”**
Characters:
* Narrator
*(main character)
* (best friend, grounded)
* (bad influence peers)BIP
* (responsible but struggling student)
* (class treasurer)
* Teacher
* (grieving student)
* Mom
PART 1: NEGATIVE CHOICES
Scene 1: Missing Class Funds (Theft under pressure)
Narrator:
It was a busy Monday morning. The class was preparing for an upcoming
activity that required contributions from every student.
OfficerClass Treasurer
“Okay class, I already collected the funds. ( places the envelope on the table
and steps out for a moment.)
Person 1 to Person 2:
“I’m still short… I don’t think I can join the activity if I can’t pay today.”
Person 2:
“Maybe you can talk to him later.”
(notices the envelope)
BIP:
“That’s a lot of money just sitting there… no one’s even watching.”
Person 1 :(hesitant, then gives in)
“…They won’t notice if I just take a little.”
( slips part of the money into his pocket.)
Narrator:
What started as a moment of temptation quickly turned into something heavier
than he expected.
Officer Class treasurer(returns, confused)
“Wait… why is the amount incomplete? I just counted this earlier.”
Struggling student:
“I guess I really can’t join now…”
Person 2 or grounded bff: (looking at Alex, suspicious but silent)
Scene 2: Teacher Warning & Disrespect
Narrator:
Later that day, inside the classroom.
Teacher:
“Person 4:, I’ve noticed you’ve been distracted lately. Please focus during
discussions.”
Person 4:(irritated, raises voice slightly)
“Why are you always targeting me? I’m not the only one not paying attention!”
(Class goes quiet. Some students look uncomfortable.)
Teacher:
“That tone is not acceptable. Step outside and calm down.”
Person 4: You don't know anything!
Scene 3: Humiliating a Grieving Classmate
Narrator:
During break time, the atmosphere in the classroom felt unusually heavy.
Person 5 (quiet, eyes red)
“My grandmother passed away last night… I might miss a few days of school.”
Person 6:(softly)
“I’m really sorry, Liza…”
(Person 7 laughs quietly.)
“Come on, it’s just old age. Everyone goes through that.”
Person 8: (joins in, careless tone)
“Yeah, don’t act like it’s something huge.”
Narrator:
The room fell silent, but not because of laughter—because of discomfort.
Person 5:(walks away, holding back tears)
Person 6:
“That was unnecessary…”
Scene 4: Peer Pressure (Drugs, Drinking, Skipping Class)
Narrator:
After school, Person 9 gathers a few students near the corner of a convenience
store.
Person 10:
“Let’s skip tomorrow. We can drink, hang out, and try something different.
School’s too stressful anyway.”
Person 9: (laughs weakly)
“Yeah… maybe we deserve a break.”
Person 11:
“Are you sure about this?”
Person 9:
“Relax. Just this once.”
Narrator:
One “just this once” slowly becomes a habit that’s hard to escape.
Scene 5: Taking Credit for Someone Else’s Work
Narrator:
A week later, during a class presentation.
Teacher:
“Who worked on this project?”
Person 12: (thinking of the sleepless nights to make the project, about to speak,
hesitant)
Person 13: (quickly speaks first)
“I did most of it. I organized everything.”
Teacher:
“Very good work, Person 13”
(Person 12 stays quiet, looking down.)
Person 14(whispers)
“That wasn’t fair…”
THE CHOICES WE HIDE BEHIND
Characters:
Narrator
Person 1 (main character)
Person 2 (best friend, grounded)
BIP (bad influence peers)
Person 3 (responsible but struggling student)
Officer Class Treasurer
Teacher
Person 4 (grieving student)
Mom
PART 2: POSITIVE CHOICES
Scene 1: Missing Class Funds (Honesty and Responsibility)
Narrator:
It was still a busy Monday morning. The class was still preparing for an
upcoming activity that required contributions from every student.
Officer Class Treasurer:
“Okay class, I already collected the funds. I’ll just keep the envelope here for
now.”
Person 3:
“I’m still short… I don’t think I can join the activity if I can’t pay today.”
Person 2:
“Maybe you can talk to him later. There might still be a way.”
(Person 1 notices the envelope)
BIP:
“That’s a lot of money just sitting there… no one’s even watching.”
Person 1:
“…It’s not mine. I shouldn’t touch it.”
(Person 1 pauses, then takes the envelope and follows Officer Class Treasurer)
Person 1:
“Sir, I think this was left unattended. I just wanted to make sure it’s safe.”
Officer Class Treasurer:
“Oh, thank you for that. I almost forgot to secure it properly.”
Person 3:
“I thought I was going to miss the activity… thank you.”
Person 2:
“You did the right thing.”
Narrator:
What could have been a mistake became a moment of honesty that helped
everyone involved.
Scene 2: Teacher Warning & Respect
Narrator:
Later that day, inside the classroom.
Teacher:
“Person 1, I’ve noticed you’ve been distracted lately. Please focus during
discussions.”
Person 1:
“I’m sorry, sir. I’ll pay attention now.”
Teacher:
“Thank you. I appreciate that.”
(Person 2 quietly nods in approval)
Person 1:
“I understand po, sir.”
Scene 3: Showing Empathy to a Grieving Classmate
Narrator:
During break time, the atmosphere in the classroom felt unusually heavy.
Person 4:
“My grandmother passed away last night… I might miss a few days of school.”
Person 2:
“I’m really sorry, Person 4. If you need help with notes, just tell us.”
(Person 1 and BIP are nearby)
BIP:
“…I’m sorry for your loss.”
Person 1:
“That must be really hard. Take your time, we’ll support you.”
Narrator:
Instead of judgment, the room slowly turned into understanding.
Person 4:
“Thank you…”
Scene 4: Peer Pressure (Choosing Responsibility)
Narrator:
After school, BIP gathers a few students near the corner of a convenience store.
BIP:
“Let’s skip tomorrow. We can drink, hang out, and just forget school for a while.”
Person 1:
“No. I can’t do that. It’s going to affect all of us in the end.”
Person 2:
“Yeah, let’s just stay focused. We can rest without doing something risky.”
Person 3:
“I agree… I need to finish my responsibilities anyway.”
BIP:
“…You guys are really serious.”
Person 1:
“It’s just that we have priorities.”
Narrator:
Sometimes, saying no is the choice that protects your future.
Scene 5: Giving Credit for Hard Work
Narrator:
A week later, during a class presentation.
Teacher:
“Who worked on this project?”
Person 3:
(looks at the work they stayed up nights completing, hesitant)
Person 1:
“Actually, Person 3 did most of the work. They deserve the credit.”
Teacher:
“Is that true?”
Person 3:
“Yes, sir… I worked on most of it.”
Teacher:
“Then good job, Person 3. I appreciate honesty.”
Person 2:
“That’s fair.”
Person 4:
“Respect.”
Narrator:
What was once taken quietly was now given back with honesty.
ENDING
Narrator:
In every situation, the choice remains the same.
To act for ourselves, or to act with conscience.
And in the end, what we choose quietly defines who we become.