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[Mrs. Frogmore] Now more than ever…

we hold strongly to the foundations

that have grounded the AGC for the past 149 years.

We are proud to host a diverse set of girls…

…supporting them no matter where they come from.

Please!

Take me away.

[whimpers]

Let me introduce you to one of our many success stories…

from our scholarship cohort.

[bell ringing]

[upbeat music]

[woman] No running in the halls!

[alarm beeping]

Okay.

-That's enough. -Hmm-mmm.

[bell ringing]

-Hand sanitiser. -Check.

- Pen. - Check.

- Asthma pump. - Check.

-Lucky pen. -Check.

-Calculator. -Check.

-Stress ball. -Check.

Friendship.

Check.

Oh, my face still hurts from all the smiling.

I don't know why you let them talk you into that.

I don't know, it's just what I'm expected to do now.

Your community must be so proud of you.

[woman] Absolutely.

It's ones like you who are the future of our country.

[man] A diamond in the rough.

We'll see you in Parliament one day, hey?

[laughter]

Is that how you got such a big room?

That means you got something out of…

[Erin] This school is a big pond.

and in that pond, we are the sharks

and you are food that the scum eats.

So glad we're not Grade 8s anymore.

Don't remind me.

My mom was in tears last night

because her little baby is growing up so fast.

How's Ma Phumi?

Someone's daughter, niece, cousin got pregnant at school,

so now I'm also at risk.

So you know, the usual.

[Ma Phumi] May Satan go to bed hungry

today and every day, God.

Take the plate,

you are the waiter and chef in this restaurant of life.

Jesus, let her not be led astray, my God,

not be led astray by the others,

the internet, cellphones sin and the Illuminati.

Amen!

You know, a lot of rich people are part of the Illuminati.

Which is like… most of the school.

Watch out!

They're everywhere.

Haha, Jo, very funny.

Can we please go to class now?

Let's go.

I missed you.

[bell ringing]

Lazola, Anele…

Meet Ayanda.

Hey guys.

From St Trinian's, right?

St Augustine's.

Right.

So, Ayanda…

What brings a girl from St August's to here?

St Augustine's…

[Zenande] Whatever.

So?

Does it matter?

Shouldn't we be getting on with some tour or something?

Babes… we'll have the whole year to clock this school.

Come on. Sit down. Take a seat.

Let's get to know each other.

Okay fine.

I'm Zenande Mahlati and I'll be your guide for the day.

The AGC produces girls of distinction,

discipline and beauty.

Raised in the Christian ethos of our school.

Allegedly.

Let's go, guys.

Come with me.

So let's start with the basics,

but I'm sure you know them already.

No bunking, smoking or night jams.

Or just don't get caught.

No wigs, no weaves, no sew-ins,

no fashion styles and no unnatural colours.

Don't be too loud or too extra,

and keep vernac to a minimum in the houses.

Travel in small groups,

otherwise it makes the reds nervous.

Oh, and don't bring up politics, it's a waste of time.

My mom hated apartheid.

My dad was a freedom fighter, hey.

Amandala!

You can't talk about white privilege,

you literally have an iPhone.

Oh, and please, please…

- (in Xhosa) I'm begging you. - What?

That's so dirty. Someone needs to pick it up.

My brother said that it's made of horsehair.

Nope, it's plastic.

I bet it'll float if we throw it in the pool.

(in Xhosa) Yeah, do you see your friends?

Hey!

Let's go.

Damn, she's such a ten.

[boy 1] She still with Devon?

[boy 2] He's out of the picture.

I thought this was an all-girls school.

Technically, it is.

We just have some of the classes with

the boys' school from across the road.

So there's no need for experimenting in the houses.

What do you mean by experimenting?

You know…

[scoffs] Zenande.

Apparently, it makes some of the huns start wiling.

Dude, stop.

Sorry, but it's Shakespeare again.

Hamlet, this time.

Great.

Coz Macbeth was such a stellar representation of mental health.

Hey, don't get snippy with me. I don't make the syllabus.

I'm just saying, if we all stood together

maybe we could finally have some change around here?

Or at least something written by a woman.

Settle down, please.

This is our matric year, we'll take things more seriously.

Happy new year! [giggles]

Settle down, please.

Ah, there you are.

Come stand next to me.

I'd like to introduce you to our newest student.

This is Ayanda Khumalo…

Ayanda Khumalo.

Ayanda, tell us what kind of literary books

do you love reading?

[Ayanda] Oh, I'm not into reading like that.

I like manga, though.

Death Note.

Anime?

[Zenande scoffs] So she's a coconut.

[Lazola] Zen!

[Zenande] I mean, we basically, all are though.

And I'm here because my previous school kicked me out

because they didn't like space muffins.

Space muffins? What does she mean by space muffins?

[Jodie] Luthando!

-[Mrs Bardot] Okay settle. -Hello?

Settle down.

Right, this is our matric year.

We're starting off our English lesson with our literary genres.

Who is excited to start this?

[Mr. Horak] Guys, it's always good

to start the year with the goal you want to achieve.

Luthando?

[Luthando] Sir?

I was just asking what your goals for the year ahead are.

Oh, uh, yes, uh…

Same as every year, Mr. Horak.

I'm just aiming to pass.

[scoffs] Please, we all know you want to be top of the class.

[Mr. Horak] Well, that is a noble goal, Luthando,

and I'm sure the others will all be looking to you as an example.

Especially the other students from, you know…

rural areas.

Now, guys, this is a very

important year in your lives, okay?

Your marks will define

whether you're studying business science,

or working in a fast food chain.

So is it going to be big bucks or Big Macs?

[whimsical music playing]

[bell ringing]

Please can everyone congratulate Faye Herman

for hooking up with James Malherbe.

Does that happen all the time?

[scoffs] Every time someone hooks up.

And how do they know?

Her friends. His friends. Witnesses.

It happens on the boys' side, too.

There are eyes everywhere.

It's giving Big Brother AGC.

Shame.

Pretty.

Of course, she's joining The Galz.

You don't know that. Maybe they've co-opted her.

But she is pretty.

Is that why you were staring at her throughout English?

I wasn't.

I told you, I thought I could help her settle in.

[Jodie] You've never done that before.

Well, maybe I want to start.

Is this a New Year's resolution you haven't told me about?

Next, you're gonna say you want to join them. [giggles]

Look, they're actually not that bad.

I mean, Lazola and I hang out sometimes.

When she needs help with her math homework, Lu…

you're smart.

But you can be gullible when it comes to people.

Okay, whatever, Jodie.

And why is it so hard to believe

that I might want to expand my circle?

Expand your circle?

Am I not enough for you?

-You're my best friend. -I'm your only friend.

Still the best.

-Don't you forget it. -[chuckles]

Is this just going to be like your obsession

with Berry in Grade 10?

I don't know what you mean by that.

Your offering to help with her homework,

writing that rap for her in Grade…

[stuttering] Don't Jodie… Jodie…

Sssh!

[scoffs] This is not like the Berry Thing.

Okay.

This might be like The Berry Thing.

It's easy, just…

Just keep calm and…

[breathing deeply] And be cool.

Hey, homegirl, how are you?

Hey, girl, if you want to, like, hang out sometimes

we can, like, totally chill or whatever.

Yo.

What's up?

-[thud] -[Luthando clears throat]

Can you guys keep it down, please?

Oh, uh… Sorry. Yeah, I'll… I'll… We'll…

[clears throat] I'll… I'll keep it down.

Weird.

And as the saying goes,

be wise and condomise.

So…

that's how we do that.

And… that is how we do that.

There.

Fully enveloped for maximum effectiveness.

Always be sure to check.

Or there may be unwanted consequences.

Now…

although I pray these lessons

need not be applied until your wedding night,

I am not ignorant of how many of you get swept up

in chocolate and roses as Valentine's Day approaches.

But best believe…

abstinence-y…

is the best policy.

Coming from someone who's probably never had an orgasm.

[giggling]

Would you care to share the joke?

Oh, I was just wondering if we're encouraged to abstain,

what other alternatives do we have?

Sorry?

You know, to curb our urges?

Like masturbation.

[giggling]

I mean, are we expected

to wait for someone to pluck our special flowers?

Oh… I agree.

I think we could all benefit

from a comprehensive understanding

[stuttering] covering all the bases.

-Yeah. -[giggling]

Like she said, covering all bases.

[giggling]

Yes Luthando.

We should cover other things.

Does anyone else have any other questions? Any… one…

Is it supposed to be the same colour as the inside?

Is blue waffle a real thing?

Does drinking lots of juice change the smell?

[bell ringing]

Like I know marks in your panties aren't good,

but it's not my fault, Mr. Smith is so hot, it makes me wet.

I mean, what do we pay for laundry for?

Let it go.

Please come jam with us again.

-You can ask Siv to come. -So I can be a cock-block?

Absolutely not, babes.

This place is like a fishbowl.

Oh, hi.

Hi. Thanks for having my back, back there.

I mean, of course, uh…

you know, forewarned is forearmed, or whatever.

Okay… So, isn't there something you're supposed to show me?

I mean, you are the face of the school.

Please, don't…

So tell me, Miss AGC,

where can someone get some privacy around here?

Well, um,

there's this mini garden thing behind the swimming pool.

Then there's the music school,

but it's too popular and some others.

At least that's what I've heard.

And you here I thought you were the type to keep it PG.

-Who said that? -Zenande.

Well, her exact words were plain oats in human form.

[inhales] Yeah.

But thanks for the tips.

I'll show myself around.

See you later.

How was LO?

Oh no.

I know that look.

What are you overthinking now?

When you were in Grade 8,

did you think you'd be who you are now?

I guess.

Badass debater.

Academic juggernaut.

Future president.

The Angela Davis of AGC.

- People call me that. - Hmm-mmm.

Please be serious.

I'm sorry.

I'll be serious.

What's this about?

Maybe I am plain oats.

Am I boring?

Boring?

No.

More like…

low-keyed, not so adventurous.

Some people may call that boring, but not me.

You know it's all subjective.

Subjective?

Yeah.

[Jodie] Lu, where are you going?

[Luthando] Yo, Ayanda!

Yo, Ayanda, 'sup Anele.

Still want me to show you around?

Yeah, can you do tonight?

Aight, aight… Cool.

-Cool. -Cool.

Cool.

Cool.

I'm out.

I can't believe that actually worked.

What are you talking about?

[Luthando squeals]

(in Xhosa) A snake!

[Ayanda laughing] It's just a braid.

Okay. Let's go. [laughing]

[giggling]

[door creaks]

[Luthando] I think this might be it.

Oh, this is dope.

I think… I think this was my matric when I was in Grade 8.

Or was it her sister? I don't know.

Anyway, she used to…

-Grow up. -[Ayanda sighs]

Did you say something?

Huh-uh.

[metal box clicks]

[Luthando mumbling]

[Luthando mumbling]

[sighs]

Fuck, I needed that.

Go, Miss AGC, this place is dope.

You're welcome.

So um…

today in LO, do you…

Do you know a lot about that stuff?

Are you asking me if I've had sex?

You don't have to answer that.

It's fine.

I have.

And it's nothing like Sue and her cucumber.

Give me your hand.

Make a fist.

Keep it tight.

Oh!

Okay.

Ugh!

Gross.

Are you cold?

Come here. I'll blow the other way.

[sighs]

What about you?

What have you done?

Nothing even close to anything.

How come?

I don't know. Guess I haven't…

I'm still waiting for the right person.

Mmm. You waiting for someone to give you a special flower to…

[stutters] No!

I mean…

still waiting for someone to give me that feeling.

And what feeling is that?

[stuttering]

-It's… -[thud]

-[Luthando] Come. Come! -Shit.

Can you smell that?

[Zenande] Hey, what are you doing?

Couple hunting, you?

Same.

Is that weed?

-[whistle blows] -[gasps] Security!

[gasping]

What was that?

The Illuminati?

-Did you see those robes? -It was probably security.

[Luthando] I don't care, they can't find out we're here.

-And now? -Let's just run.

Ah, then we look guilty.

[Zenande] Then walk?

-We're coming from the library? -You know what?

We're gonna make a run for it.

On the count of one… two… three…

Ayanda!

[energetic music playing]

[laughter]

[laughter and squeals]

So…

how was your friend date?

What?

Last night?

Doing…

Whatever you guys were doing.

What?

Oh, okay. Yeah, it went fine.

Um, we even met up with Zenande and them.

Mmm. Luthando…

Does that make you one of The Galz now?

Me? I think that Zenande

would rather drop dead before that happened.

Oh, I so wish.

I'm just saying, don't get all caught up in it.

Of course not.

Hey, what's up, guys?

Hi.

Uh, so I wanted to introduce you to my best friend Jodie.

-Jodie, this is Ayanda. -Hey.

-Hi. -Hi.

And I know.

I was there when she came.

[stuttering] Oh, so sorry.

She's not much of a morning person,

but I promise you she's, she's cool.

Well, if she's anything like you,

I'm sure we'll get along fine.

Oh, Lu, you don't need to hype me up.

I am well and truly comfortable in my uncoolness.

[laughs] Oh, Jodie's so… so funny.

Hmm?

What… what was that?

Yeah, I think we need to go to class. [giggles]

Yeah, come on.

But break's not over.

Um, hi?

You do know it's a Friday, right?

-And? -So why are you working?

Yoh! Where do you have time for a life?

[scoffs] What's that?

I'm sorry you're gonna have to deviate this weekend.

Why?

Because we are going to town with Zenande and them.

Does Zenande know that?

Who cares? I want you to come, so you're coming.

-Ayanda, I have to do this. -Come on!

It's been two weeks. What work do you have?

Please.

Please, please…

Okay, okay. I'll come.

-Yes! -Ssh!

Just for the morning, though.

Okay, I'll see you tomorrow.

[upbeat music playing]

[gasps] Oh!

Do you think Chulu will like this?

How would I know?

I just thought I'd dress up and surprise him.

He's been quiet lately.

Is he still upset at you that you're making him wait?

Come on, girl, he's a loser.

There are plenty of fish in the sea.

I promise you.

Are you done yet?

Almost. I just need to get the zipper up.

-[Luthando] Ayanda! -Let me help you.

[pensive music playing]

Oh, um… Thanks, I should probably go.

- It looks good on you, shame. - Oh wow!

Shame girl. Is this what you were hiding under your jersey?

Look at you, my girly.

-You look so cute. -Do a 360 for us.

- Do a twirl, do a twirl. - Come on!

-You look so good. -My, my!

You look so pretty.

No, no, no!

Yeah, you must dress like this more often.

Yeah, it really suits you.

-Not so plain oats after all. -[laughter]

[upbeat music playing]

[laughter]

[shop owner] Thank you so much.

Enjoy the day.

-[shop owner] Bye-bye. -[Luthando] Bye.

[upbeat music continues]

(in Xhosa) You know, guys I've been thinking…

About how to get in there with Cait.

Give her some chocolate, a teddy bear.

Just switch it up, go for it, man!

- Be romantic, you know. - That's the way to go.

You know these girls love romance.

You get it, bitches love romance!

Look, I'll hit her with my moves.

A little razzle here… dazzle there.

And then…He scores, he scores, he scores!

I'm telling you, my guy!

I'm telling you.

What are they saying?

You can take a man, but you can never take him seriously.

- (in Xhosa) We're in shit. - Literally, babes.

You know, for an all-girls school,

there's barely any lesbians around here.

[bell ringing]

Oh, well, there aren't really any.

It's… it's not an AGC thing.

Really?

I've heard that before. Besides,

if you don't know any, you probably are one.

♪ Let me hear you whisper ♪

♪ That you love me too ♪

♪ Keep the love light glowing ♪

♪ In your eyes so… ♪

[upbeat music playing]

[gasp]

[thud]

I think I'm in lesbians with Ayanda.

Am I supposed to be surprised?

I know this is a shock,

and I swear I wasn't hiding it from you, but…

Wait.

What?

I thought I was gonna have to hit you

over the head to get you to realise.

Then why didn't you say anything?

All the stuff I've read

said that I'm supposed to wait for you to come to me.

But trust me, the impulse was there

to just shake it out of you.

You researched it!

How long have you known?

Since your obsession with Berry in Grade 10.

You haven't exactly shown much interest in boys.

Is it that obvious?

Mmm… Only to someone who knows you.

No matter what happens.

I'm here for you.

And I appreciate you trusting me with this.

Oh, stop it! Who else would I trust?

Oh, wait.

What am I supposed to do now?

AGC girls aren't meant to be gay.

(in Xhosa) And what about my mom?

Hey, hey.

You don't have to tell anyone if you're not ready.

Can't I just ignore it

and it will go away like the Berry thing?

Do you want it to?

[groans]

[girl] She's a lesbian.

[boy] She's a lesbian.

Hey!

Why's everyone looking at me?

Why do I feel like everyone knows?

- What are you talking about? - I can tell they can tell.

Great.

You need to calm down.

[bell ringing]

[exhales] You're right.

You're right. I'm calm. I'm normal.

-Hey! -[Luthando squeals]

[playful music playing]

[bell ringing]

Zenande, what do you need? I'm supposed to meet Jodie.

She can wait. Did you get your test back?

Oh, you did!

Let's compare notes.

What did you say for question one?

Five.

Ten.

Twenty-five!

He left out ten marks.

He does that to you, too?

Yes.

And then when I ask him to fix it,

he gives me an attitude.

Like you don't deserve the mark in the first place.

Right?

Wow.

How do you feel about them

making us share the subject prize?

Honestly, I kind of hate it.

Like, surely one of us is doing better.

You know, you can say it.

I know your marks are better than mine.

I work hard. You work hard.

They just make it seem like a consolation prize

cause we're both…

- Right? - You know?

You're not as bad as I thought you were.

Um, am I supposed to say thank you for that?

- Nope. - It's just an observation.

- Zenande. - Another observation.

You should probably speak to Ayanda

because she thinks you two are beefing.

Beefing? What beef?

(in Xhosa) How should I know?

You're welcome to share with me when you find out.

It's nothing. There's… there's no beef.

Mmm-hmm. If you say so.

[sniggers] Now what did you say for the essay question?

[upbeat music playing]

[Ma Phumi] Luthando.

Hi Mama, how are you?

What's wrong? Do you have a headache?

No, Ma, I'm just itchy.

You played a lot of sport this term.

You look darker.

Did you get sunburnt?

Can we please go, Ma?

(in Xhosa) No, get up, wake up!

Are you going to sleep all day?

[groans] Mama, please.

I want my tea before I go to work.

What will your mother-in-law say

if you're not the first up in the morning?

They'll return you!

Wake up, wake up!

Oh, Mama.

I'm awake, Ma.

Oh God, why did you give me such a child?

My tea.

So the girls only wear white, okay?

But it mustn't look bridal.

It needs to be simple and elegant.

Okay, I see.

Let me have a quick look and I'll call you.

In the meantime, feel free to have a look at the accessories.

Thank you.

(in Xhosa) That moffie is pretty?

No, Ma, you can't say that!

Well, he mustn't advertise it then.

-But he does do good makeup. -Mama…

Ma'am, you can come through this way

and have a look at some options.

Thank you.

[Ma Phumi] Come.

You see.

You look like a lady.

Yes, Mama.

Hmm.

[knocking on window]

Hey! Nonsense!

Gross.

Rubbish.

(in Xhosa) You know, when I was your age…

I bought myself a pair of pink stockings.

Hot Pink.

Like Brenda.

And I bought them with my own money.

I wore them once and my mother told me to take them off.

I'd never cried so much in my life.

But then later on, I realised she's right.

Strict, but right.

(in Xhosa) When you make yourself stand out

you will certainly bring the wrong attention.

Hmm?

(in Xhosa) You're such a lady.

Thank you, Ma.

(in Xhosa) The only thing that will ruin this

is the type of boy you take.

You must choose carefully.

What if I don't go with a boy?

Um, can we try a sash, please, in cream?

(in Xhosa) Well, you guys are modern.

You can go with your friend, Jodie.

And you, Mama? Who did you go with?

With my neighbour.

We went to the same church.

Was he your boyfriend?

No!

We didn't do those things in my time.

What about my dad?

Your father…

Your father was a gentleman.

Well, that was before…

How did you know that he was the one?

He made me feel special.

Ugh!

Maybe the sash is a bit too much.

Luthando.

You must stick to yourself.

(in Xhosa) That way, no one will hurt you.

Because people…

You can't always rely on them.

But Mama…

Isn't that lonely?

Do I look lonely to you?

(in Xhosa) If that's what you think,

then maybe you should come back and keep me company.

[Luthando sighs]

(in Xhosa) Luthando… are you pregnant?

Is that why you asked about your dad?

No, Mama… No! I promise.

I promise…

Okay.

You better keep it that way.

[clock ticking]

[Luthando sighs]

[phone pings] Ah!

[Luthando gasps]

Nomathemba, my love.

How long must I wait for you?

I didn't ask you, Smanga.

You can't just show up like this.

[sighs] Then why did you open the door?

Why did you let me in?

(in Xhosa) Uh… I think it's time for you to sleep now.

-Ma? -Luthando…

Goodnight.

[door opens]

Nomathemba…

How long must I wait for you?

You can't just show up like this.

Oh, don't be like that, my love.

A day couldn't pass without me seeing your beauty.

You shouldn't be here.

-It's not right. -Says who?

Should. Shouldn't.

But what do you want?

What if…

What if I don't know what I want?

Oh, I think you know what you want.

You want the ooh and the aah, and the romance.

-Huh? -Yes, but…

What do I do?

You better practice.

[Luthando sighs]

Okay, I think she's gone.

I feel kind of betrayed.

It looks nothing like a grapefruit.

Have you ever looked?

At… at yours, I mean.

We were studying it in bio

and I wanted to know what it looks like.

- It's normal. - Right, right.

I'm just abnormal.

- I should look. - And touch.

Practice… I need to practice.

Does make perfect.

Jo, please be serious here.

I am being serious.

Did the pages and pages of research

not show you I'm being serious?

Right. Sorry, I'm just stressed.

Then maybe don't do it if it triggers you so much.

It's your body.

You can do this at any time.

Um, no, I can't.

I can't do it at school

and certainly not when Mama is around.

Think of this.

You're joining the sexual revolution of millions of women

who are pursuing pleasure for themselves.

Right.

And for your future hypothetical partner, too.

But mainly you, right?

You're setting a great example, Luthando.

You are breaking multi-generational chains.

- You are… - Oh, okay, okay, Jo.

Thank you. Thank you, I got it.

Okay, the pleasure of every woman

rests on my shoulders.

[scoffs] Okay, you know that's not what I meant.

But yeah, I went a bit overboard.

But you've got this.

You've got this.

I've got this.

Yeah.

- I've got this. - Yeah.

[playful music playing]

[groaning]

[groaning]

[groaning]

[Ma Phumi] Luthando!

Luthando!

I'm coming, Mama!

(in Xhosa) Come help me with these bags!

Don't be dramatic, Zee. Second term just started.

I still have enough time to ask Thumelo to the dance.

Uh-huh, the problem is you like to leave it to the last minute.

What if some other hun grabs him already?

She might have a point, Zola.

Then I'll ask someone else to the dance.

-Ow, Zee! -You'll do your own tie then.

No, but you do it so nicely.

Hey, guys.

-Hi! -Hello.

Who are you taking to the dance?

Me? I… I don't know.

We just got back to school. Do people have dates already?

[Zenande] Tense. [giggles]

I thought you were going with your bestie?

I'm sure Ayanda already has a date.

If I don't know any better, I'd think you two are lesbians.

-[laughs] -Zen!

That's so problematic.

I'm not being funny,

it's just, it would be awkward because she's not lesbian.

-Mmm. -Right.

-Right. -Right.

-Yeah. -Right.

Do you even know any boys?

Not really.

Ag shame.

So, I'll make you a deal.

If you help me with the business assignment,

I'll help you find a date.

It's not going to be easy, but uh…

hey, a plan can be made.

-Um… thank you? -[bell ringing]

You're welcome.

Come, we've got Xhosa.

[Luthando] Bye.

Guess I'll see you later.

(in Xhosa) Morning, class.

Morning, teacher.

Ayanda!

Ayanda, wait!

[Zenande in Xhosa] Lulu, come here!

Lu!

Ndumi…

this is Luthando.

It's always a pleasure meeting a pretty lady.

Um… Hi?

(in Xhosa) Homegirl doesn't have a date for the dance.

But I thought you would suit each other.

Let's give them some space so that they can talk nicely.

Bye. [giggles]

Um, so what class do you have next?

Can I walk you there?

-Yeah? -Sure.

So your friends were telling me that you…

Can everyone congratulate Luthando

for jamming with Ndumiso!

[cheering and clapping]

Who even is that?

Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

I know I don't come to you often,

especially to ask for things.

Except for patience. High marks.

For my boobs to stop growing and…

Actually, never mind.

But I'm coming to you now

as your child to ask for your mercy.

Understanding?

I know you're a bit iffy on the whole…

[whispers] homosexuality thing.

I know thou shalt not lie with another of the same sex,

but I haven't done anything so technically, we're good.

But also, love isn't a sin.

You know, love thy neighbour as you love your…

Not that I'm… Not that I'm in love.

Mmm-mm. Um…

Anyway, I am asking for one more chance with Ayanda.

At least for her to forgive me

and for me to apologise and for her to smile at me again.

(in Xhosa) Ugh, I'm in trouble here.

Just one more chance, please.

For yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory.

Forever and ever. Amen.

Right, ladies and gentlemen,

let's take up our positions please,

and get ready for today's demonstration.

You two are welcome to join us, please.

You know, the more the merrier. Hmm?

Well, then, let me demonstrate.

Miss…

And one, two, three.

Down and up.

One, two, three.

Round we go.

One, two, three.

[playful music playing]

Dance with me.

Focus, focus, focus.

[Luthando] Oh, I'm sorry.

[Ayanda] It's fine, it's fine.

I mean, I'm sorry for how I acted at the end of term.

I was stressed.

What does that have to do with me?

I'm sorry.

It wasn't fair to… to avoid you.

Right!

Let's put a bit of pizzazz in the waltz.

No.

No.

-Can we do that? -No.

No, no, no.

Think quick.

[giggling]

Oh, my goodness, I'm so bad at this.

Yeah, my feet can feel it.

Can I try that?

Are you good?

-Luthando… -Can I kiss you?

I mean, I thought I should ask.

-No way! -It's just… Okay.

O… O… Okay.

Okay.

I'm sorry. You're just so cute.

[upbeat music playing]

I don't understand why…

I don't know what I'm doing wrong.

Um… sure.

Okay, no worries. I'll send you a clip of that.

I think she just needs our support because…

she had like, gwababa, this morning…

There she is…

I'll text you.

Okay, bye.

-Wait, how old is he? -Is he…

He's in university.

First year?

Mmm-mm.

Oh, she doesn't look happy.

-[Zenande] Mmm. -[Luthando] Oh, boy.

My baby, what happened?

Are you fine?

It was fine.

It was just a bit… oh!

[Anele groaning]

-Anele? -Hmm?

Is that a pad?

I'm sorry, we're not laughing.

Wait, for five marks though, like break it down.

What happened?

You're not on your period, though.

Okay, you're making noise.

It was embarrassing. I know I was there.

[Zenande] Come on, friend. Okay, but what happened?

Oh, snap. You mean to tell me that…

Okay, guys, okay.

-[Anele] Okay. -Wait, what?

So she was wearing her pad.

I don't understand. Isn't that a good thing?

No, Luthando…

It's not a good thing?

Okay, but it's not a good thing?

I can't wait for this weekend.

Vibes.

[giggling]

[playful music playing]

She's a better view.

Yes, she is.

-You're obsessed with me. -Okay.

I'm happy.

[Luthando] Where are your parents?

[Ayanda] At home. The main house is in Joburg.

This is our holiday home.

And it's for me if I behave myself at school.

[Luthando] Wow!

Hello.

[upbeat music playing]

You're messing with me, right?

Brenda was a lesbian, I promise you.

That is the blackest thing I have ever seen you do.

I'll throw you in the pool.

No, you won't. And you know why?

Because you like me too much.

- Are you sure about that? - Mmm-hmm.

Oh, my God.

Ah, Luthando!

[laughter]

Okay, I'm joking.

[upbeat music playing]

Hi, guys. Welcome to my YouTube channel.

Today, we're going to be doing Thando's makeup.

Hi.

-Okay. -Mmm-hmm.

-Just… -Okay.

Okay. Um…

-[Ayanda] Alright. -[Luthando] Are you good?

Just need to figure out the right angle.

Mmm-hmm.

- Okay. - Should I…

No, this is actually not working. Um…

Move your seat back.

Okay.

Okay.

Oh, um…

Oh…

I don't know where to put my hands.

Just keep them here and don't move.

-This is serious. -Hmm-mmm.

Uh, professionals, please.

-Thank you. -Tilt.

Ugh! I don't want your hair sticking in my face.

-Okay. -Thank you.

[upbeat music continues]

You sure you're good?

I'm good.

[Luthando] You good?

-I'm good. -Okay.

-Are you sure? -Luthando.

Do you know what you're doing?

Luthando, I will poke you in the eye.

-Don't move. -Okay.

Look down.

-Down here? No? -No.

-Keep it here. -Hmm-mmm.

Satisfied?

Okay.

Now you can grope me.

Ready? One, two, three.

Let's go.

[energetic club music playing]

Hmm-mmm, Ayanda.

Boring.

-Nobody cares. -[Luthando scoffs]

Look at them behind us.

That could be us one day.

Yeah.

Yeah, it could be.

[sighs] Where the fuck is this Uber?

I know, I'm so cold.

-[Ayanda] It's too bright. -[Luthando groans]

[Luthando groans]

It's going well, I see.

Mmm-hmm.

You're still coming to my concert, right?

Yes, of course I'll be there.

I even have an idea for my next sign.

Either, Bach better have my money or, can you Handel it?

Get it? Like the composers.

I don't know which one is worse. They're both so terrible.

I mean it, though.

It's a big one.

-I don't want you to miss it. -Yes. Yes, I will be there.

It's the week before the funeral,

Thursday night. [gasps]

I have to show you the invitations.

Oh.

I didn't know you were invited.

I am moving up in the world, Miss Hofmeyer.

Ayanda got one too, so did The Galz,

well, that was fairly obvious.

-Wow! Yeah, that's a big deal. -Hmm-mmm.

Anyway, back to the concert.

You'll be there?

Yes, of course I'll be there.

I'll even bring Ayanda along. She likes you, you know?

[Jodie] Mmm-hmm.

Luthando, I don't even think we've had a full conversation.

Well, I would like for you two to be friends.

Don't be like that.

Shit, what's the time?

Since when do you swear?

It's 15:45.

Ayanda must be rubbing off on me.

Bet she is.

What? Have a date?

Jamming with Ndumiso at 16:00.

How does Ayanda feel about that?

What would she feel about it?

We're just talking.

Does Ndumiso know that?

I'm just saying, don't bite off more than you can chew, Lu.

It'll be fine, okay.

Bye. Happy practising.

Bye. Happy practising.

Bye.

Okay.

Applications for varsity are opening,

and your choice is important.

It was the best four years of my life.

Almost as good as high school.

The girls,

the parties, the sports, the dr… [stammering]

The dedication to academics.

Coz you okes are there to learn, hey?

All right, it'll help me to get a sense

of where you're all applying to

so we can work together for the marks you'll need.

So by a show of hands.

Who's applying to WITS?

Okay.

TUKS?

None.

Stellies?

What a place.

I've got some stories from there

which I'm not going to share with you today.

UCT?

Wow, that is great, Luthando.

You keep up the good work and you'll get there.

What's the point?

They just need someone to fill in the quotas.

[laughter]

Of course you'd say that.

A few years ago, you wouldn't have had to compete with me.

Missing those Apartheid days, huh, Braddy?

Sir, you can't let her say that to me.

-Luthando… -Come on.

We… we can't be talking about.

That was 30 years ago.

Okay, and Tata Madiba, you know, said that we're not gonna…

We're going to be in peace, alright? So…

I'm going to ask you to exit, please.

Yeah. Do some breathing.

And reflect on the Rainbow Nation.

Okay, I will see you in detention.

Okay, well…

let's just get our head in the game.

[rebellious music playing]

Lu…

I heard what happened in business. Are you okay?

I'm fine.

I think.

No, I am good.

But you got detention?

Mmm, first time for everything, I guess.

[cheering and ululating]

You go, Miss Let My People Go!

They said you snapped.

I was over it, okay?

Someone had to say it.

(in Xhosa) Okay, so, the context with me and Bradley.

Firstly, it started in Grade 10, right?

[knock on window]

[giggling]

Luthando!

Hmm-mmm. [clears throat]

Luthando, what were you thinking?

(in Xhosa) I won't let him talk to me like that, Ma.

I work really hard in class.

But you were the one kicked out!

I hope you apologised to your teacher.

-Luthando! -Mama,

I won't apologise for what I said.

It's not fair.

He should have been kicked out of class, not me!

I was the one being bullied.

(in Xhosa) You are the one who was in detention.

What did I say to you?

Keep your head down.

Focus on your books!

Ah!

Just turn the other cheek, Luthando!

(in Xhosa) And who does that help?

What did you say?

What's wrong with you?

There's nothing wrong, Mama.

(in Xhosa) No, there must be something wrong

if you're speaking to me like that.

-This isn't like you, my child. -Then tell me, Mama.

How am I? Hmm? Tell me.

Luthando.

(in Xhosa) Sorry, Mama.

I must be tired from detention.

Yes, you must be tired.

Go rest.

Every small, small thing I do,

every step out of line and she's on my f…

She's on my case.

That's why I stopped caring a long time ago.

Sometimes you need to give them that shock.

So you don't have to worry about them expecting too much.

The pressure will kill you if you let it.

You know what will make you feel better?

Hmm?

Hey Lu, it's me.

I'm just letting you know that we're running a bit late,

but we're probably gonna start in five…

Hey, Lu.

- Just wondering where you are. - I'm literally start…

-in about a minute. -Are you on your way?

Just, yeah, wondering where you are, are you coming?

-I saved you a seat in front. -It's a big one, as I said.

So yeah, just wanna know where you're at.

I'm gonna see you soon.

-See you now, hopefully… -Bye.

[sighs]

[phone beeps]

Good. Very good.

I am very proud of you.

You have improved dramatically this term.

Thank you.

That grammar.

Well done, keep it up.

Keep up the good work.

Very nice work.

-Yes! -Well done.

-You did good. -Hey, thanks.

Well done.

Hi, ma'am.

I would be lying if I wasn't shocked at you, Luthando.

I'm going to give you a chance to redo it.

I'm hoping it was just a bad month for you.

[whispers] Please focus. Okay?

-Thank you. -Yeah.

[classroom chatter]

Well done.

Miss Hofmeyer?

[bell ringing]

[Luthando] I'll catch up with you guys later.

Hey Jo!

Hey.

I didn't see you this morning.

-Is everything okay? -I don't know.

Is everything okay? Are you sick?

Did you fall and bump your head?

Did you drop your phone in the ocean or something?

[stammering] What?

Judging by your reaction,

you're perfectly fine and able to return my texts.

Which means that you just chose not to last night.

Unbelievable.

Wait, wait…

Last night? What do you…

What do you…

The concert. Shit.

Jodie, I am so sorry.

You promised you'd be there.

Let me guess.

-You were with Ayanda. -Okay. Can we…

Can we talk about this somewhere else?

There's nothing to talk about, Luthando.

You weren't there.

And you haven't been here for most of the year.

Jo…

Okay, look, I get it. Okay.

I messed up.

I did and I'm so sorry, but I promise it won't happen again.

-It won't. -No

It won't.

Don't you have classes to get to?

Show's over.

- Fucking vultures. - Keep in moving.

- Language! - Let's go!

Why are you standing here watching? Go to your next class.

I'm sure they'll let you redo the assignment.

Not after the Brad thing.

Just do better in the next one.

Besides,

there's no point in beating you if you're not competing.

That was almost nice of you, Zenande.

You know what, we'll put in extra study time together

and get you back on track.

Thank you.

So what's happening between you and Jodie?

Um, it's…

I'll figure it out.

Let's just focus on studying first.

[clock ticking]

[Anele] You have to use them.

Coz last time I sent them to you…

[Luthando] I'm gonna use them.

Okay, coz I'm not doing all that writing for nothing. It's a lot.

-I need help with maths, guys. -You always need help.

-Okay, buts… -It's always with…

What?

Is… Is Chulu down again?

Isn't he at school?

He is. I mean, he's meant to be.

Wait.

Okay, um…

maybe it's just someone with a similar car or something.

He does, like sometimes like to surprise me, so maybe…

Anele.

Anele, wait. You know we can't be here, wait!

Anele.

Just hold on!

[banging on window] Chulu?

(in Xhosa) Chulu, open!

Anele.

- Anele. - What is going on here, Chulu?

Anele, baby. Listen, Anele, I can explain.

- I'm not an idiot, Chulu! - Listen, Anele.

- I hope it was worth it. - Don't be like this, Anele.

We were just talking. We didn't do anything.

- Your zip is open. - Get out of the way.

Anele, let's just talk about this.

Keep my name out of your mouth.

-Anele, are you okay? -Anele!

Who does he think he is?

(in Xhosa) With his big head.

Who was he with? Did you see them?

No, it was probably some Grade 10.

A Grade 10. Okay.

Sharp. - No, Zee,

leave that little girl alone.

Probably believed his lies like I did.

(in Xhosa) Huh-uh, don't be weak, Anele.

He's not about to get away with this.

Imagine!

You feed a pig pudding and it wants the whole buffet?

Okay, okay. Can we let it go, please?

He and I are over.

-[Zenande] Fine. -It's enough.

But the next time I see him, I'm telling you - it's on sight!

Okay.

Okay.

Well, today's lesson, men ain't shit.

Sorry.

Do you want some wine? It'll make you feel better.

No.

I'll be okay.

So let me get this straight.

We're going to a funeral for a rat?

It's a hamster, and it's tradition.

This school and its traditions.

It's actually the ticket of the year.

Invite only if you can believe it.

Come here.

Are you still bummed about Jodie?

[scoffs]

Look, you still have me.

Okay.

Let's get ready…

for Buckley's funeral.

Bucky.

Bucky the hamster.

Thank you.

[background chatter]

You don't have to wait in line. You guys are VIP.

Come with me.

-Can't we add a seat… -Hold on.

You're with me. This side.

[sombre organ music playing]

That's the WAG section.

He must be serious.

Love that for them.

[sombre organ music continues]

To Bucky!

May his soul rest in peace.

To Bucky.

You know I'm glad Chulu cheated on me.

-What? -Huh?

Guys…

Life is so short, you know?

Bucky was what? Two years old.

And I'm what? I'm young too.

He was a hamster.

-[chuckles] -But he still had a life…

and hopes and dreams.

I've been Chulu's girl for three years.

Okay, yes, fine.

At first, he treated me like…

[inhale] It was delicious, you know.

But you need more than that.

Amen.

Yeah, it's like, I get to be my own person now.

Plus, he used too much tongue, guys.

Life is too short to be living for someone else.

-Just ask Bucky. -Exacle.

But don't say that again.

I know what you meant, but, like, don't verbalise that.

Why would you want someone to cheat on you?

No, but you know what I meant.

No!

[playful music playing]

[Luthando] Who is he to like…

To just tell you to take a seat on the other side?

-Yeah. -Like what?

I'm sorry about today, Ayanda.

It's okay.

-It's okay. -[Luthando groans]

-Let's get you to bed. -Yeah.

I actually blame Zenande coz where did she find this guy?

We don't even know his surname.

-Do you know his surname? -Let's just get to bed.

I don't know his surname.

And we can talk about it in the morning.

Okay.

Good?

Good night, Lu.

[Luthando groans]

[whispers] Fucking idiot.

[clock ticking]

Someone's busy.

Mmm-hmm, I need to catch up.

[Ayanda sighs]

[Ayanda moans]

You've been in here all weekend.

Just take a break. Five minutes.

-Hmm-mmm. -Please.

Just five minutes.

Hmm-mmm…

-Five minutes. -Five minutes.

-Five minutes. -Five.

[clanging]

-Do you hear something? -Hmm, it's fine.

We're good.

-All good. -Okay.

[bell ringing]

[girl 1] Her, of all people, though?

[girl 2] I swear.

It happened right here at school.

You can see everything.

It's disgusting.

-[girl 1] Say you oath? -[girl 2] I oath.

I mean, that's what I've heard.

[background whispering]

[clock ticking]

[clears throat]

[Mr. Wainwright] Miss M-tim-kulu.

Where are you going, what on earth…

Pack your things and follow me.

Let's go, my girl!

Hurry up!

Ma'am.

[classroom] Whoa!

If you're a good guy I want…

If you're a good guy, you are absolutely fucked.

You know, no one even looked at Luthando twice

before I took notice of her.

Luthando!

-Bitch! -Let me tell you.

That does not get any easier to listen to.

Well.

I don't think I have to explain to either of you.

That is not the kind of behaviour

that is acceptable from AGC students.

I mean, especially someone in your position.

Miss M-zee-kulu. I mean, sexual acts.

On campus. It's…

It's taboo, chaps.

It's taboo in any kind of context.

We're not the first or last to make out on campus.

And I'm sure if you throw a stone,

you'll find somebody else.

Well, be that as it may,

evidence is now floating around on the internet

of the two of you in your school uniform, doing…

The things.

Don't look at me like that.

I didn't… You…

You did it. Not me.

Okay. And now there is evidence.

Of the things.

[stammering] And with geotagging?

Have you thought about that?

It's been geotagged.

The location.

People are visiting the location.

And… And… And AI?

It'll become clear that this all happened at our school.

And poof, there goes our reputation.

And let me tell you something.

Reputation is what this school is built on

and I will not sit idly by,

and watch the two of you sully that reputation with your…

Well, let's call a spade a spade, your lesbianism.

I will not.

No, thank you, sir.

[stammering] Have you called my mother?

Yes, I've called your mother.

Yeah, I've WhatsApped her the link.

Can you stop?

Shit, I knew he'd be angry,

but I didn't think he'd do something like this.

[Ayanda's father on phone]

What did you do?

[Ayanda whispers] Fucking twat.

Ayanda.

What did you do?

You said you didn't wanna live for anybody else.

And it's not like you like him so…

They've called my mother.

Ayanda, they've…

They've called my mother.

Okay, what am I supposed to say to her?

What if we get expelled?

Thando, you're being dramatic. We're not gonna get expelled.

Do you even know the school?

If anything, your little boyfriend will.

I'm sure this counts as revenge porn.

You…

You did this because you were jealous of Ndumiso?

Please. Don't say you did this for me.

What I don't understand is why… why…

Why would you fuck up our lives like this?

You're not his trophy and he needed to understand that.

But I'm yours?

So you go and implode my fucking life?

If you weren't being such a fucking people pleaser

and had a backbone, I wouldn't have done it.

Right.

Right, so…

So I should be more like you then?

Just not care about anything?

Or anyone.

I did this for you because I care about you.

This is my life, Ayanda.

I can't go to another school like this.

You can.

-Luthando wait… -[scoffs]

Can I wait somewhere else, please?

Fuck!

Please pick up Jodie, please.

Hi, this is Jodie Hofmeyer.

I'm currently unavailable

because I'm plotting world domination.

I'll return your call when I'm done.

No, Jo. No.

Jo, please.

-Please pick up. Please. -[phone beeps]

[phone beeps]

I'm only answering coz it's shitty to ghost someone.

I can't help you, especially…

especially if you're just gonna ditch me for someone else.

Fuck.

[Mr. Pollock] Ah, Mrs. M-tim-kulu.

This way, please, she's waiting for you.

(in Xhosa) What is wrong with you, Luthando? Hmm?

How are you going to recover from this?

And your scholarship? What'll happen when you get kicked out?

And I'm sure Jodie was studying instead of…

Instead of… [sighs]

The other one. Where is she?

[stammering] I don't know, Ma.

She's probably in another room.

They usually keep people apart for hearings.

You never told me about this girl.

Who is she? Where is she from?

Hmm-mmm.

Hmm-mmm?

I know what you want to say.

She didn't corrupt me, I…

I kissed her first.

Mmm. [exhales]

(in Xhosa) I don't understand, Luthando.

When did this thing start?

After the half term, Mama.

And you couldn't have waited

till the end of term before you did this?

Oh. [exhales]

Is this about your father not being around?

(in Xhosa) I tried my best, Luthando.

They said that this could happen.

Oh!

Oh, God, people are going to talk.

Then let them talk, Ma.

I don't live for them.

I don't care anymore.

One thing at a time, okay?

We keep you at this school…

and then we'll deal with your…

your situation.

Oh, I just need to process it.

[stammering] Yes, Ma.

What is it?

[clears throat]

At least you don't have to worry

about me getting pregnant anymore.

(in Xhosa) Are you losing it?

At…

a minimum…

your daughter's actions are cause for…

-suspension. -At a minimum.

Even if it is, and I doubt very much that it is…

her first offence.

I smell a repeat offender.

Recidivism, I believe it's called.

To a smaller degree.

What's next then?

Ah.

Interesting question.

Right, um…

There'll be…

- an investigation headed by… - Mmm-mm.

And we will make an assessment.

An assessment.

We will assess the situation.

I will be assessing.

Until we get to the bottom of this…

I will get to the bottom…

cesspit.

of the cesspit.

The students are our top priority.

Indeed.

And we need to make sure…

that each and every one of them…

is not in any way touched by this…

debacle.

That all the…

All the students…

are quite comfortable.

Yes.

And that is why we suggest that your daughter goes home

until further notice in case there's any more…

distress. [clears throat]

[Mrs. Frogmore] What he said.

Sis Phumi.

(in Xhosa) Why isn't Luthando at school?

Mind your business, Nambitha!

Yoh!

Let's go.

[intercom] Can all the matric students

please report to the chapel?

All the matric students, please report to the chapel.

Are you suggesting removing them from the dorms?

Okay. Okay.

Calm down, Miss Hofmeyer.

This is an unprecedented situation

we're dealing with here right now, okay?

Zen. Zen, say something.

Come on, guys, why me?

I know you like her and she's one of us.

- They both are. - Please.

[stammering] So I think before we react rashly,

we need to remember that we must ensure your comfort.

I… I… In class and in the houses.

- So, yes. - Yes.

[Reverend Sue] And as a school that is part of the diocese.

There are certain principles to uphold.

I thought you wanted our opinions.

Can we start talking now?

Uh… yes.

Yes.

Yes, of course.

Is there anyone else?

Who'd like to add anything? Yes.

I just don't know how I can feel safe

if we're sharing showers with them.

Right, Sara,

like it's anything the rest of us haven't seen before.

He just asked for my opinion.

-And she's just giving hers. -Don't be so aggressive.

You don't have to be so basic.

You guys know that we've been sharing

the same dorms with Luthando

-for the past four years. -And we had no idea.

What difference does it make?

Unless you're thirsty.

I don't see the school cracking down on girls

-hooking up with boys on campus. -Exactly.

Rev, doesn't Christianity tell us to love everybody?

Yes, but…

Why are you acting the fool?

That's quite enough of that.

Okay.

This is not the way

young ladies behave in the church!

(in Xhosa) Did you get some fresh air?

Hmm-mmm, Ma, I stayed inside today.

No, my child,

I can't just watch you crying and not eating.

Even worse, over a girl?

Mama…

Someone you can fight if they break your heart?

Ma, what are you saying?

What I'm saying, my child,

is that you have to find a way to move on.

Don't give up.

Stand up, be strong!

Weren't you the one saying,

"I don't live for them, Mama.

I'm not going to listen to them."

You are your own person.

And you always will be.

(in Xhosa) Thank you, Ma.

Why are you surprised?

That I am able to teach you a thing or two?

You see, I can also be cool.

You're definitely cooler than me, Mama.

Erin's really on a rampage this week.

Mmm-hmm.

I'm gone for two weeks

and you guys turn this place upside down.

[all squeal] Hey, girl!

It's good to see you, too.

So good to see you, friend.

I missed you guys.

Um, excuse me, do you mind?

Um, I started journaling.

Oh.

Cool.

I thought I should start writing things down

instead of getting stuck in my head.

Some good advice.

Wonder where you got it from?

I wish I'd listened earlier.

Oh, Lu.

You dumbass!

I know, I know.

I'm sorry, I'm such a dumbass!

But it felt so good, you know.

And you were right. And…

I was so shitty to you. I'm sorry.

[Luthando blowing raspberries]

Being right doesn't feel as good as I thought it would. [giggles]

-But you owe me. -Definitely.

With copious amounts of chocolate.

Anything. Anything. - Come.

Seriously, though.

You okay?

Could have been worse.

Mama is still adjusting and I'm still in school.

The rest I'll figure it out.

Friendship.

Check.

Always check.

[giggling]

So Ndumiso is still walking around like a wounded puppy.

Well, I did use him to cover up my relationship with Ayanda, so…

Oh, please! What was he doing that night, anyway?

That dick should watch where he goes after this.

-Whoa, Jodie! -I think we should kill him.

-Zen! -No, Zen.

Fine.

I just hope he never gets it up again.

-Okay, valid. -Fair.

Valid.

Well, thank you for standing up for me.

I'm actually surprised that we're all here right now.

I appreciate it.

Uh… Why?

The only reason you put up with me in the first place

was because of Ayanda. So…

You mean the only reason you started hanging out with us

was because of Ayanda?

What Zenande is trying to say

is that we both just needed to find common ground.

And you needed to stop believing

that no one else wanted to be your friend.

What specs said.

Are you two going to start ganging up on me now?

Who wouldn't want to hear my wisdom?

[laughter]

You know she hasn't come back yet, Ayanda.

-Have you heard from her yet? -Wait, wait.

Well, Ayanda, I understand.

New toy in the box and everything.

But what about Lazola makes her your type?

Uh…

You obviously had a crush on me in Grade 10.

That's why I asked you for help with maths.

-Oh. -People have those.

I mean, who wouldn't want to have a crush on me?

(in Xhosa) Let's go, girl!

Yes, Lazola, yes.

But it's more than just a phase or a crush.

You know, people are gay?

-Yes. Mmm. -Me being people.

Let's look at it like this.

More for the rest of us!

(in Xhosa) I'm joking!

And Lulu knows that as well.

Can I have another slice, please?

Are you sure? It's cold.

Specs, who's your date to the dance?

Zack?

-Who's that? -Saxophone Zack?

Saxophone Zack is taking me to the dance.

Oh, cute, man.

[energetic upbeat music playing]

-Hello, hey, hello. -Hi guys!

[Jodie] Oh, look at that!

Oh, my goodness!

Oh, thank you.

Where's Luthando?

Oh, she'll come. She's just pulling herself together.

She hasn't said anything.

And her girl is already here and she's sitting by herself?

Anyways, I just go to school here, you know?

…you know what I'm saying?

-[all gasping] Oh, wow! -Oh, Lu!

Wow, you look unreal, babes.

Oh, Lulu.

Oh, my God!

You look so good.

Hi guys!

What a babe.

You look stunning.

-You look so pretty. -Unreal.

Hi Jo.

Girl…

Took you long enough, but it makes sense.

Beauty takes time.

[slow romantic music playing]

Let's go.

You look really good.

I know.

I guess it's my turn to apologise.

I'm sorry. What I did wasn't cool.

It was fucked up, Ayanda.

But I forgive you.

What?

I'm not saying what you did was okay, but…

I shouldn't have been leading Ndumiso on

when I was with you, so…

I'm sorry about that, too.

Thanks?

So… what now?

I think I need to figure out some more things about myself.

I mean, how long did it take to realise I'm gay, so…

And… what about us?

Can we be friends?

I mean, we kind of sort of skipped that step, so…

Yeah, please.

Cool.

Cool.

[upbeat music playing]

-Friendship? Yeah. -Ah, check!