INT. JANE'S LIVING ROOM - DAY Jane's living room is filled with posters of bands and artwork. Jane (14, short blue hair) sits on the couch, playing video games. Sam (14, long brown hair) sits beside her, engrossed in her phone. Aaron (14, tall with glasses) enters the room nervously. JANE Hey, Aaron! You finally made it. AARON Hey, guys. Sorry I'm late. Traffic was crazy. SAM No worries, Aaron. We're just chilling. Sam glances at Aaron with curiosity. SAM So, Jane tells me you're scared of something. What's that all about? Aaron's face turns red with embarrassment. AARON Well, uh, it's kind of silly, really. JANE Come on, Aaron. We're friends. You can tell us anything. Aaron hesitates for a moment, then takes a deep breath. AARON Okay, promise you won't laugh? Sam and Jane exchange a look and nod. SAM We promise. Aaron sits down next to Jane, fidgeting with his glasses. AARON Well... I'm actually terrified of spiders. Jane bursts into laughter. JANE Spiders? Really, Aaron? That's so cliche. Sam elbows Jane gently. SAM Stop it, Jane. It's not nice to make fun of someone's fear. Aaron looks down, feeling even more self-conscious. AARON I know it sounds silly, but just the sight of them freaks me out. I can't sleep if I think there might be one in my room. Jane's face softens, and she puts an arm around Aaron. JANE It's okay, Aaron. We all have our fears. Me? I'm scared of heights. Sam here has a thing about clowns. Sam nods, empathetic. SAM Yeah, clowns are nightmare fuel. They all chuckle, lightening the mood. JANE The important thing is that we support each other, no matter what. So, from now on, we'll keep spiders away from you, okay? Aaron smiles, grateful for their understanding. AARON Thanks, guys. It means a lot. SAM No problem, Aaron. Friends are here to help each other through anything. They share a warm moment, the three friends bonded by their vulnerabilities. FADE OUT.