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1 INT. NIKO'S HOUSE - EVENING 1

record player playing music, and Niko lying in bed. he is


interrupted by stones being thrown at his window. approaches
window to see who it is.

opens window

THEO

mate you coming or not

NIKO

oh I forget, gimme a second

Niko begins to get ready first by throwing on a Hoodie over


what he's originally wearing grabbing turns off the record
player and gets a pair of shoes and running down the stairs
into the kitchen where he grabs his keys and before leaving
the house shouts

NIKO

Bye

Niko runs to the car with his shoes in his hand and keys in
the other and gets in the front seat. and the car drives off

quick cut shots of the door closing, seat grab seat belt
clicking in, cd going into player slowly, first gear, pedals,
tyre spin with the car leaving the shot.

Niko and the talking in the car

NIKO
Sorry I'm late
THEO
don't worry about it mate we are
running late anyways

shots of outside the car

NIKO

oh so who is at the party


THEO
a few mates some you have met before
and this one girl called rosa

they pull up to the house and the engine turns off

NIKO

who is rosa?

THEO

oh just this girl who I used to go


to school with, but moved to
Thailand

open car doors and lock them, they approach the house and go
through the back gate into the garden

2 EXT. BACK GARDEN - NIGHT 2

ROSA
oh theo is that you
THEO
rosaaa !
THEO
how was Thailand

ROSA
oh yeah, it was great so much better
than England. I’m already sick of
this shitty weather.

THEO
I’m sure it was amazing.
ROSA
I was by the pool basically every
day.

THEO
nice!

Takes a sip of whiskey

NIKO
are you just drinking that plain?
ROSA
mhm
ROSA
Who’s this?
THEO
Oh right! This is Niko, he’s a mate
of mine. He’s cool.

Rosa looks suspiciously at Niko


ROSA
want some
Holds out whiskey
NIKO
Sure I guess

Niko is disgusted by the alcohol

ROSA

haha, pussy. (To Theo) This one’s a lightweight I can tell.

THEO
Believe me he is
ROSA
let's get you guys some drinks
Theo and Rosa begin to walk away, Niko stays put

ROSA
Well? Come on!
Rosa reaches out for Niko’s hand and pulls them in the
direction they are walking)

Theo proceeds to greet everyone making conversation. Niko and


Rosa are by the drinks.

ROSA
So what do you want me to get you a
juice box?

NIKO
Haha very funny. I’ll just take a
beer

ROSA
Ohhh living life on the edge are
we?

NIKO
Always (looking disapprovingly at
Rosa)

ROSA
So Niko, You from around here?
NIKO
Yeah not too far. You drive down the
road, then take a left, then a right
then another right then you keep
going and-

ROSA
So you are from around here.
NIKO
um yeah basically
ROSA
maybe you could show me around
sometime?

NIKO
What? Like a house tour?
ROSA
maybe… with the bedroom being the
main attraction haha. You can show
me where the magic happens

NIKO
Magic? (Visible confusion, he
finally catches on) Oh! Yeah haha um
magic right. Lots of magic. All the
time. I can show you my magic wand
haha

Award silence. Both looking at each other a bit embarrassed


Rosa laughs, uncontrollably. Niko is still embarrassed

ROSA
I’m sorry, I’m sorry that was good.
NIKO
remind me to never say that again
ROSA
no, it was great (Sarcastically)
ROSA
do you want a bottle opener for that
NIKO
Nah it's fine

Niko pop off the cap with his ring

ROSA
oh sorry hard, I wish I was as cool
as you (Sarcastically)

NIKO
ah good luck
ROSA
cheers

Niko and rosa clink their bottles together and take a sip

ROSA
do you know anyone here
NIKO
no, not really, I am just here with
Theo

ROSA
yeah, everyone here is pretty
boring. I might leave in a bit

NIKO
oh ok
ROSA
you wanna come with

NIKO
what right now
ROSA
No tomorrow (Sarcastically) yeah of
course right now.

NIKO
Ok where
ROSA
I don't care let's just go
Niko and rosa start leaving the party

NIKO
I'm off, I'll be back in a bit
THEO
Where you going
NIKO
I'm just going out with rosa I'll be
back in a bit.

THEO
Rosa yeah cmon Niko
NIKO
shut up mate
Theo laughing with his mates

theo puts down his beer at party match cut with Niko picking
up his beer from the grass on a hill with Rosa

3 EXT. HILL - SUNSET (YOT CLUB, CHEWING GUM, 12:34 AM) 3

Niko and Rosa sit next to two each other watching the sunset

NIKO
so how do you know theo?
ROSA
ahh everyone knows theo. we met ages
ago through primary school when
times were a lot simpler.

NIKO
you can say that again. what a nice
sunset tho.

ROSA
Thailand got the best. I should take
you with me sometime. you could show
me your magic tricks (sarcastically)

NIKO
(laughs) oh my, you ever gonna let
that go?

ROSA
no no it was funny don't worry
(keeping long eye contact)

Rose rests her head on Nikos's shoulder and stare off into
the sunset.

4 INT. NIKOS BEDROOM - MORNING 10:00 4


The alarm going off as Niko gets out of bed and rubs his face
to wakes up and is then distracted by Theo throwing stones at
his window

THEO
morning (while smirking)
NIKO
you got a phone you can use it
instead of...

THEO
we just cleared out the pool come
when you're ready

NIKO
oh for real?
NIKO
yeah, let's go!
Niko begins to get ready first by throwing on a Hoodie over
what he's originally wearing grabbing turns off the record
player and gets a pair of shoes and running down the stairs
into the kitchen where he grabs his keys and before leaving
the house shouts

NIKO

Bye

Niko runs to the car with his shoes in his hand and keys in
the other and gets in the front seat. and the car drives off

shot of the wing mirror when they are driving off, driving on
a fast road and when they pull up to Theo's house, and the
car door opens.

rapid montage containing the key turning hit the lights off,
hold the radio off switch, open the door, close the door and
locking the door.

Niko and theo on sun longes next to the pool, wearing


sunglasses and drinking cocktails.

THEO
So you and Rosa?
NIKO
shut up mate it's not like that
THEO
I mean she seems kinda interested in
you
NIKO
you really think so
THEO
well if you like her then maybe you
should step in line as your not the
only one who is interested in her.

NIKO
what are you interested ?
THEO
fuck no
NIKO
really why not

THEO
she is an old school friend, I can't
do that

NIKO
oh right my bad
THEO
I mean I could give her a call now
if you want

NIKO
mate, please don't
Theo proceeds to take his phone out

THEO
you know what that's a good idea
NIKO
no please I swear to god if you do
theo calls Rosa

NIKO
Thoe you dickhead give me your phone
the phone rings

NIKO
no please mate
Niko gets up and gets more aggressive while theo blocks off
Niko while keeping the phone to his ear while giggling

the phone picks up


ROSA
Hello
THEO
oh hello Rosa
Thoe gets up and blocks Niko from getting his phone

NIKO
Theo hang up, hang up (angrily
whispering)

ROSA
is that Niko?
THEO
oh yeah I'm with him at the moment
and he's wondering if you would want
to see him again

NIKO
oh my theo are you taking the piss
ROSA
ooo does he now, put him on the
phone

THEO
this is for you sir
hands Niko the phone, Niko grabs the phone from Theo while
still giggling

NIKO
Rosa, I'm so sorry Theo is messing
around

ROSA
oh Niko, didn't know you felt that
way I'm going out later tomorrow
anyway's

NIKO
Rosa I di...
ROSA
do you want to come with me?
NIKO
sorry?
ROSA
I said do you want to come with
NIKO
what tonight
ROSA
oh Niko you do make me worry that
you can't hear me

NIKO
oh yes sorry, tomorrow
ROSA
ill text you the details
NIKO
urm yes see you tomorrow
phone hangs up

NIKO
what the fuck just happened
THEO
what happened is I just set you a
date, my friend

theo laughing while Niko tries to hold back a smile

5 EXT. LAKE - AFTERNOON 5

Niko is waiting by himself on a bike while going throw his


phone. He looks up to see Rosa walking towards him.

NIKO
Didn’t think you would actually
becoming

ROSA
Oh no you weren’t losing hope on me
where you (sarcastically)

NIKO
Where not going in that lake, are
we?

Rosa proceeds to take off her clothes

ROSA
Hope you know how to swim
And jumps in with no hesitation

NIKO
Is the water cold?
ROSA
Just jump in pussy
Niko awkwardly takes his shoes and t-shirt off and before
hesitating by looking at the water jumps in as well

Rosa laughs and swims towards him giving each other eye
contact. Rosa puts her hands on Nikos's head

ROSA
Wait…

Rosa fidgets in the water

NIKO
What are you doing?
Rosa reaches down and holds up high her panties and proceeds
to laugh. Leaving Niko in shock but proceeds to laugh

ROSA
Catch

Rosa throws her panties at Niko; Niko holds her panties in


confusion. They swim towards each other and looks each other
in the eye and lips. But is then interrupted by a phone
ringing.

NIKO
is that your phone
ROSA
hmm I don't know let me check
Rosa swims back and gets out of the water still being nude.
Niko stares while being nerves

ROSA
past back

NIKO
... what?
ROSA
my panties pass them while smiling

NIKO
Ohh yes. yees sorry here
Niko throws Rosa panties back and she puts them back on.

ROSA
I think it's my phone
she picks up the phone

ROSA
hello? yeah, I will. ok. ill come
home later. ok, that's fine. in a
bit.

hangs up the phone

NIKO
who's that?
ROSA
just my parents.
NIKO
is everything ok?
ROSA
yeah, everything's fine I got to go
tho.

NIKO
what like right now
Rosa tilts her head and smiles

NIKO
oh yes now sorry.
Rosa chuckles to then carry on to put her clothes back on.

ROSA
ill see you later (blows Niko a
kiss)

NIKO
yes, I will see you hopefully
sometime. maybe tomorrow!

as Rosa walks away she turns around nods her head

ROSA
sure thing! she yells back
Niko stays in the water in reflection and starts to grin
camera slowly sinks into the water and goes into darkness.

6 EXT. HILL - MIDNIGHT (PRETTY GIRL, NUMB, MRS MAGIC) 6

from the darkness, stars slowly start to fade in, showing a


starey night, pan down to show Theo's car, then cuts to show
Niko and theo chatting in the car.
THEO
Yeah that does sound like classic
rosa to me

NIKO
yeah it was very unexpected
THEO
(laughs) then what happened did you
get off?

NIKO
no this is the annoying part, after
she took her bikini off her fucking
mum called

THEO
oh my god that must suck (annoyed
and frustrated)

NIKO
I know it did the biggest cock block
of the history

THEO
don't dwell on it for too long
NIKO
I know it was so annoying tho.
THEO
well mate I got something to cheer
you up

NIKO
What's that then?
THEO
my dads got the boat out so if you
want to we can go down the river on
it again.

NIKO
ayyy that's great
THEO
yeah like the good old times. I'll
let you bring Rosa I'd you want to.

NIKO
cheers man.

7 EXT/INT. NIKO’S HOUSE - NIGHT 7


car pull up in front of Niko's house. Niko gets out of the
car, as he approaches the house he waves a theo in car and
the car drives off. The camera follows Niko entering the
house quietly and going upstairs to his room, where he put
vinyl on his record player and lies on his bed, he hears
stones being thrown at his window and frustratedly approaches
the window and opens it

NIKO
Theo, I swear to god... oh shit Rosa
what you doing here at this time.

ROSA
I just came to say goodnight
NIKO
how do you know where I live
ROSA
I got my own magic tricks
NIKO
ah right I see, I'll come to talk to
you at the front door

ROSA
okayy

rosa starts walking towards the door, while Niko close the
window and does down the stairs and opens the front door

NIKO
That was a pretty good date we had
earlier

Rosa leans in towards Niko kisses him

ROSA
maybe you could give me that house
tour now, starting with where the
magic happens

Niko and Rosa lie in bed sitting up

NIKO
didn't think that was gonna happen

8 EXT/INT. BOAT - AFTERNOON (YOU KNOW HOW WE DO IT ICE CUBE) 8

Niko wakes up in bed from his alarm clock to find rosa, not
in his bed. he grabs his phone to turn off his alarm and sits
on the side of his bed, rubs his face to recollect on what
happened last night. he sees a note on his bedside table
which reads, "I'll see you on the boat today" signed with a
heart that gives Niko a smile. but is interpreted by Theo
throwing stones at his window indicating for him to get out
of bed and to go.

WARDROBE DOORS OPEN GRABS HOODIE, PANTS, SOCKS, A PAIR OF


SHORTS, GRAB SHOES, LONG CUT OF SHOES AND THE LASER BEING
DONE UP, RUNNING DOWNSTAIRS, GRABBING KEYS, OPENING THE FRONT
DOOR. HIM WALKING TO THE CAR. OPENS THE CAR DOOR, CLOSES THE
CAR DOOR, SEAT BELT CLICK, IGNITION KEY TURN, CD IN SLOW,
FOOT ON ACCELERATOR, TIRE SPIN, THE CAR MOVES OFF. NIKO SIPS
BEER WHILE RESTING HIS ARM OUT THE WINDOW AND BOBBING HIS
HEAD TO THE MUSIC. NIKO TRIES TO HOLD BACK A GRIN BY THINKING
ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT THEY GET TO THE BOAT AND GET
READY TO START THE DAY BY GOING DOWN THE RIVER.

THEO
what are you smiling about?
NIKO
oh nothing don't worry
THEO
ok if you say so (giving a smile
back)

they pull up on a field to let other people on the boat. Rosa


and Niko give each other eye contact as well as a smile.

everyone on the boat is making a convocation to each other,


drinking and having a good time. Rosa and Niko sit together
peacefully. people are surfing on the wakeboard toed by the
boat, jumping into the water by high spots while Niko and
Rosa enjoy their own silent company.

9 EXT. RIVER - AFTERNOON 9


Niko and Rosa sit by the river by hem self

ROSA
Thailands aright and all the
weathers the best part about it but
the people there are just all so
boring you know

NIKO
what do you mean?
ROSA
like everyone is just so annoying
and all they care about is money
they just all bit. hmm. extra.
NIKO
so where do you prefer here or
Thailand?

ROSA
that's a good question because I
don't even know my self.

NIKO
really? I thought you said...
ROSA
I know but I feel as if I had such a
good time it's hard to choose.

NIKO
it must be hard with a big change
like that though right?

ROSA
I wouldn't worry about that Darlin
(she looks at Niko and smiles)

Rosa rests her head on Niko's shoulder as they look out on


the river with towels wrapped around them.

Montage
graffiti scene
boat scene
walking
watching sunsets confesses love
in the car

moped scene
running from the police

10 EXT/INT. . WALKING BACK TO NIKOS HOUSE - NIGHT 10

Rosa is walking back home with Niko after a late night

NIKO
I don't know where I would go I've
never really been outside Europe

ROSA
what really I got to take you to
Thailand one day

NIKO
I would like that I can't lie
ROSA
...
NIKO
I mean anything would be better than
England

ROSA
... (Rosa looks upset)
NIKO
are you okay?
ROSA
yeah, I'm okay...
NIKO
are you sure you look upset about
something

ROSA
Yeah, It's just about...
Rosa stops walking as well as Niko

NIKO
what's up you can tell me anything
ROSA
it's just... I think I'm moving back
to Thailand

NIKO
what? are you sure I mean like how
do you know

ROSA
my parents told me
NIKO
when? like the other day?
Rosa stays quite

NIKO
Rosa when did they say this...
ROSA
2 weeks ago
Niko looks shocked

ROSA
I'm so sorry Niko I wish I could
stay

NIKO
you kept it from me for 2 weeks?
ROSA

Niko I'm sorry I didn't want it to


be true

ROSA
I was going to tell you I just
didn't want to ruin the good times

NIKO
when do you go and like. like what
do we do now?

ROSA
I still love you
NIKO
Rosa when are you going!
Rosa hugs Niko tight

NIKO
when are you going
ROSA
I love you and that won't change. I
promise
it's going to be ok... I'm sorry
NIKO
I got to go home now
Niko walks away

ROSA
Niko I know you upset, please I am
so sorry and I never meant for any
of this to happen

Niko power walks home gets into his bedroom and lets his
anger and frustration on everything by throwing stuff,
screaming in pillows and is stuck staring at the ceiling in
bed emotionless
11 INT. . - NIKOS BEDROOM - MORNING 11

Niko is still in the same position and still steering into


the ceiling his alarm goes off he opens his phone to see text
messages from Rosa apologising again. he scrolls down and
sees a text from theo asking if he wants to come to join in a
meetup. he ignores Rosas text and tells theo he would be
coming

12 INT/EXT. NIKOS BEDROOM - EVENING 12

Niko is brushing his teeth and he looks at himself in the


mirror and spits at his reflection with disgust. he looks at
his phone and sees a text that theo is outside.

theo walks outside to theo car

THEO
you like what I did there (he says
while smiling)

NIKO
huh?
THEO
I texted you instead

NIKO
oh right yeah, congratulation.
THEO
you good man?
NIKO
yeah I'm good
and gets in the car following Theo

13 EXT. BACK GARDEN - NIGHT 13

Niko and Theo are walking around an open fire, raping to a


song with other people while drinking.

NIKO
singing song Lyrics
THEO
singing song Lyrics
Niko sat with no emotion staring into the fire, and sees Rosa
(Hallucination) his mate come and check on him,
MATE 1
you alright mate
MATE 2
yeah you ok
THEO
yo back the fuck up, cmon Niko let's
get you out of here

14 INT/EXT. CAR - NIGHT 14

Niko is drunk in the passenger seat of the car, two of theo's


friends are also drunk and in the back of the car. Niko has
his head slant over.

THEO
you lot quite down back there. Niko
you aright. Niko?

NIKO
do I look aright?
MATE 1
you look dead mate (laughing)
NIKO
shut your mouth! who the fuck are
you? huh

THEO
lads keep it down we almost home.
NIKO
you shut the fuck up as well
THEO
what have I done?
NIKO
i don't care anymore.
Niko is rolling down the window

THEO
Niko what are you doing mate?
NIKO
I don't give a fuck no more!
Niko is leaning out the window

NIKO
I! don't! give! a fuck!

THEO
that's a cool story get back in the
car.

MATE 2
he doesn't care anymore!
they start laughing in the back seat.

Niko starts screaming and laughing while leaning his full


body out the car

THEO
Niko stop dicking around get back in
mate

theo start to concentrate on pulling Niko back in the car

THEO
fucking hell Niko stop acting like
this get in! Niko please stop. get
in you fuck boy.

the people in the back seat stop laughing


MATE 1
oi theo
MATE 2
yo theo look out!
MATE 1
THEO!

theo releases another car that is about to hit so slams on


the brakes but it's too late. Sound of tyes screeching.

15 INT. NIKOS BEDROOM - DAY 15

Niko wakes up in his bed and rubs his face. he sits up in bed
and grabs his crutches next to his bed and begins to make his
way towards the bathroom. In front of the toilet his lifts up
his shirt and twists off his colostomy bag and empties it in
the toilet, he then processed to throw up into the toilet. He
then slowly collapses onto the ground and leans up against
the wall and begins to cry.

Back in his room, Theo is throwing stones at his window. Niko


then shuts his curtains Theo waits outside and looks wanting
to say something but just can't so he walks away instead.
Niko goes and sits on his bed, he goes to his bedside table
to get some painkiller and also sees the notes that rosa left
him when she stayed the night at his, take the note and looks
at it while tears run down his face.

he lies in bed face down crying with his phone out with a
photo of Rosa and another guy posing together on social media

16 EXT. THEO’S SUMMERHOUSE - DAY 16

Niko and Theo play on the Wii, In the summer house while
chat.

THEO
So you know Rosa is back in town now
NIKO
ah cool
THEO
Maybe you guys should meet up
sometime

NIKO
no way

THEO
Why not

NIKO
Have you seen the fucking state of
me I am not going anywhere near her

THEO
Oh well it's too late now
NIKO
What the. oh fuck. why on earth
would you invite her?

ROSA
long time no see everyone
THEO
ill leave you two with it
ROSA
so Niko

NIKO
so?
ROSA
you look well

NIKO
I'm shitting throw a bag
ROSA
I know I lied
NIKO
great.
ROSA
HaHaHa... Yeah

NIKO
you looked busy back in Thailand
ROSA
huh?
NIKO
the guy you wherewith. that you
posted

ROSA
what, who fuckin Charles?
NIKO
yes, fucking Charles. what kind of
name is Charle? I find it funny how
you move country forget about me and
come back likes nothing has
happened. you release the reason I
look like this is because of you.

ROSA
Niko...
NIKO
No Rosa you can listen you can go
back to Thailand and stay with
Charles which again is the most
fuckin stupidest name.

ROSA
Niko...
NIKO
who looks at their newborn and go
yes a fucking Charles

ROSA
Niko...
NIKO
what!
ROSA
Charles is gay.
NIKO
...oh
ROSA
yes. he's got a boyfriend you
dumbass.

NIKO
sorry.
ROSA
I'm. I'm sorry. I know you have been
avoiding seeing me cuss ur limping
like a pirate and shitting throw a
bag.

NIKO
thanks
ROSA
I just want to say is I don't
care... about the wonky leg or you
know

NIKO
my shit bag?
ROSA
yeah basically. I just. I just miss
you. And I don't care. It's all your
decision on what you want to happen
next

Niko looks up and starts to smile

ROSA
come here shit bag
they hug tight

NIKO
fuck you. you Thia lady boy
ROSA
there you go let it out
Niko smiles and laughs in relief
the end

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