KISSING IN THE WIND
by Jude Ashton
Short Film
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Sometimes you need something special, but your big brother is in the way. However his girlfriend shares an hour of her time. You are now the big brother, admired and you are in control. Don’t screw this moment up!
This was recently made into a short film by the high school students from Preparatory seven, State University Of Nayarit, Mexico as drama assignment. Directed by English literature teacher Rafael Diaz Dueñas.
KISSING IN THE WINDÓ
Written by Jude Ashton Ó
FADE IN: Opening scene young couple walking together along the Albert dock. Background music: Romantic style. They stop and the camera does head & shoulder profiles. Both of them smile into the camera as they look into each other’s eyes.
Girl
<Girl smiles>
Its shit here! Can we go somewhere else instead?
<Music stops short. Lifts a ciggie into shot and blows smoke into Darren’s face>Darren
<Darren coughs. They continue their stroll side by side> Well I thought it would be you know?
Girl
Romantic? This is Liverpool not fringing Paris!
Darren
Have you been to Paris then?
Girl
Na. There’s loads of French people live there don’t they? Drinking wine and eating snails. Yuk.
Darren
<Laughing and trying not too> Yeah because its their country isn’t it?
Girl
<Gives him a nasty look>
Don’t be a smart arse! It doesn’t suit ya!Darren
<Smiles, nervously>
Girl
Alright? Besides…I might. Oh I better not say. It wouldn’t be right.
Darren
No. Go on tell me.
Girl
I might let ya get to second base tonight. But it will mean I have to take my chewy out my mouth.
Darren
What baseball?
<She stops & grabs his arms> No! Sex, ya dickhead!
<She carries on walking and lights a another cigarette>Darren
<Big smile> Oh right, nice one.
<He puts both hands in his pockets>Girl
Yer not a virgin are ya? I hate virgins. Is it too big? Is it too small? Do I have to wear one? Piss me off they do. Yer not are ya?
Darren
Me? Na, I’ve had loads of girls.
Girl
Me mate Jane said that when yews were seeing each other she would have a shag with you in between the break in Brookie. That’s two minutes and thirty seconds. You improved that now or what?
Darren
Ah, what she didn’t tell ya was that week we were watching the omnibus. They have four break slots don’t they?
<Looking proud>
Anyway what’s third and fourth base?Girl
Never mind that. Ask me about first base.
<She stops. He Stops. They face each other. She moves close to him. Darren looks nervous.>
Gone on ask me. What’s first base? Go on. Close yer eyes first though.Darren
What’s…
Girl
<Whispering> Say it!
Darren
<With eyes closed and hands clenched side by side.>
….first base?<Whispering in his right ear.>
I’m going to kiss you very hard, ok? No tongues though, because that’s dirty.
<They kiss and embrace. Darren slides his hands on the girl’s backside. She pushes him back.>
Hey! Get yer hands off me arse!Darren
Sorry it was just there, you know?
Girl
Cheeky get! Yer got a kiss don’t push it. Alright?
Darren
<Sighs>
Girl
So is this a date or wot?
Darren
Yeah it’s a date.
Girl
Then why did you bring me here? What are your secret plans for me?
Darren
I haven’t got a plan really. I just thought it would be nice that’s all. I wanted to watch the Mersey wind blow your hair back. And when you got cold I wanted to hold you tight and keep you warm.
Girl
Really?
Darren
Yeah.
Girl
That’s nice. You got a light?
Darren
No I don’t sor…
Girl
Fuck! I’m out of matches.
Darren
<They stop and look out at the Mersey>
You know my Dad use to bring me down here all the time.What for?
Darren
Because it’s nice here that’s why. Don’t cha think its peaceful?
Girl
Hmm. I suppose.
Darren
He’d look out there. <Darren points out towards the Mersey> He’d say there your dreams and future lies.
Girl
Did he?
Darren
Yeah.
Girl
Was he stoned or something?
Darren
Yeah he was actually.
<They both chuckle>Girl
Do you still see him these days?
Darren
No. He’s moved on with his life. I’m happy for him.
Girl
Your mum isn’t though is she? She can’t be happy.
Darren
No she’s really down. But if it were supposed to be, then they’d be together wouldn’t they? Or he’d be breaking the door down and saying I want you back in my life.
Girl
Yeah I suppose.
Darren
Anyway. Why is it the man always has to come back and ask for forgiveness? Why cant the women do it?
Girl
Because most of the time its not a woman’s fault! That’s why.
Darren
You still fancy our kid?
Girl
Na.
Darren
Why not?
Girl
He didn’t call me back.
Darren
So why didn’t you call him then?
Girl
Because I wasn’t going to play games with him! If a guy doesn’t phone you when he’s so gone! Unless..
Darren
What?
Girl
..he brings chocolates and bottle of Wine.
Darren
Is that all?
Girl
Wrapped up in a towel.
Darren
You’re mad!
Girl
A small hand towel!
<Laughing at her own joke>
Would you like me wrapped up in a bath towel?Darren
Depends if you getting a bath or not.
Girl
Darren, you truly are good at putting fires out. Aren’t you?
Darren
<Confused>
So are your finished with my brother or not?Girl
Very. I’m all yours. That’s if you want to continue this… this thing. It will cost you though. Mine comes with a flake.
Darren
A what?
Girl
<Sigh>
<Girl points to Ice cream van>Scene:
Ice cream near Banana Lamb!
Girl
So wot is this thing?Darren
It’s a banana lamb.
Girl
I said wot IS this thing?
Darren
Its is art. You know and yellow.
Girl
It’s freaking weird. Is it a she or he?
Darren
Defo a she I think.
Girl
How do you know?
Darren
She’s lifting her tail. It’s a mating call.
Girl
You’ve been smoking ya Dads joints! So does ya ice cream melt..Darren?
Darren
Ya what?
Girl
Look. Tell me does this melt?
<Girl puts a tiny bit of ice cream below her neck>Darren
Yeah…<Staring> its…melting.
Girl
Yeah…so what are you going to do?
Darren
Tissue?
<Hands her tissue>Girl
Thanks Darren, you know your not like your older brother are you?
Darren
Mum says I’m different.
Girl
Yeah.
<Wiping the ice cream away> That’s you.
Final Scene
Girl
You got any money on you?Darren
Yeah. Why?
Girl
Come on lets get some chips. I’m starving.
Darren
What about 2nd base?
Girl
That’s is 2nd base. I cant eat chips with chewy in my mouth can I? 3rd is I go home. 4th is tomorrow you take me on a better date. Somewhere classy.
<She kisses him on the cheek and puts her arms around him. They walk out of scene together.>
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