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- 1. THE BOX draft5 By EMILY & MISSY A TRUE STORY
- 2. EXT.CITY.NIGHT montage of shotsat night showing people in pubs and general night time frivolity EXT.BUSHES.NIGHT Hannah a 22 year old, girl wearing a fur lined jacket with a party horn in her mouth is leaning against a lamppost she glances into the bushes. there does not seem to be anything there Hannah’s eyes look dizzy A noise can be heard, some rustling Hannah giggles stumbling out of the bushes is Eli a tall lad the next door kind. He is wearing a ’studenty’ shirt and a party hat. HANNAH That was quick ELI was it? that wasn’t quick HANNAH it was really quick ELI what are you saying? Hannah touches her hair and swirls it around her finger. She walks down the road. HANNAH I’m just saying is all Eli looks at her, noticing her bum. ELI (mutters to himself) yeah, but i’ve got big hands He takes a moment. Then races to catch up
- 3. 2. EXT.STREET CORNER.NIGHT HANNAH So Iguess this is me ELI (pointing at Hannah) This is you Eli smiles at his own comment...its not funny. He puts his hand on her shoulder, like a counsellor would. They both continue to stand there Its a moment, Hannah moves toward Eli They are looking into each other’s eyes BEAT They both start to talk at the same time HANNAH do you... ELI shall i... They both stop and motion for the other to continue ELI sorry, they both wait for the other to start again, eventually after a second too long HANNAH I was gonna ask if you wanted to walk me home ELI I probably should, shouldn’t I...yeah i’ll walk you home...i mean its what a man is meant to do...shit sorry, was that sexist? i’m sure your capable of walking alone, I’m sure you can defend yourself...shit its not like anything is going to happen. its not like your going to get murdered...or raped... HANNAH what...
- 4. 3. EXT.STREET CORNER.NIGHT They startwalking down the road. Not really talking now. Eli thinks he isn’t making the best impression, and he is trying to make loads of conversation, he keeps starting but can’t get the words out, so as they are walking down the road he tries to lighten the mood by cracking a joke ELI it’s been really nice seeing you again HANNAH yeah its been quite a while ELI do you still have that box? HANNAH *blushes* yeah (laughs) yeah it’s under my bed Hannah puts her arm through Elis. She Looks at him trying to catch a glance. She notices his mouth then his eyes, his shoulder rubbing against hers. He turns to her to catch a glance but by the time she has she looks away. He looks at her profile and she then looks back toward her. Eli pulls her closer she notices and tightens her hold they both look ahead and smile EXT.STREET.NIGHT They continue to walk. Hannah see’s something lying in the middle of the pavement. HANNAH what’s that? Oh Christ, its a dead...something ELI wow Eli inspects the animal more closely i think its been dead for some time
- 5. 4. HANNAH what is it? ELI ithink its dead hannah kneels to have a look HANNAH its definitely dead ELI i feel so sorry for it Eli picks up the dead animal and throws it in the bushes. He turns and looks at Hannah. Hannah looks at Eli HANNAH wow Eli grabs Hannah and snogs her. there’s no struggle and noises can be heard. Eli pulls away ELI Im so sorry..I don’t know, I mean. Sorry Hannah looks at Eli seriously She launches forward grabs him by the cheek and kisses him. Eli is taken aback. Hannah pull away and can see Eli’s surprised expression. Hannah carries on walking EXT. OUTSIDE HER HOUSE they arrive at her door, the lights are off, it is evident there no one home. HANNAH I don’t know if your interested, but you can come in and see if you want. Eli panics, he’s lost for words. SILENCE for way too long ELI i can’t Im sorry HANNAH is it the box?
- 6. 5. ELI No. I can’t Elileaves EXT.ALLEYWAY.NIGHT Eli mopes ELI Shit! THE END