A KISS MEANS MORE

by JUDE ASHTON

Short Film
Email: [email protected]

This is a modern love story, its dark, amusing and romantic. It features a couple who are very opposite and they are going in different directions. However they have a strange connection, Sammy is a crazy sexy girl and James just loves the attention Sammy brings him.

The story was inspired by true events that happened in the year 2000. Written in the taxi on the way home on a small piece paper, the story was recorded! It was entered into a national competition in the year 2000 for Channel 4(England) and I came real close to it being made. Since then A Kiss means more has had new lease of life and has been picked up by Sprocket Films. Director and producer is already attached, we are just searching for more investment so the shooting can commence.

"A KISS MEANS MORE" COPYRIGHT 2007
Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.judeashton.co.uk/

Written by Jude Ashton

 

OPENING TITLE CARDS. EXT. BUSY STREET - NIGHT
JAMES waits anxiously by a light post at the corner of a busy street. He checks his watch over and over. He's been waiting for some time. SAMMY walks around a corner and spots JAMES. She stops for a moment, almost disappointed to see
him, then continues forward. JAMES spots SAMMY. Relief and hope wash over him. His vision of her is like an angel, almost
slow motion. She walks with such grace and style, he's in complete awe. As SAMMY gets closer, JAMES takes a step to
meet her, attempting a kiss on the cheek. She moves her face away from James and says…

SAMMY
Watch the makeup. Yeah I'm late... I thought you would’ve gone home to play
dungeons and dragons or whatever.

JAMES
Clearly lying) Oh, yeah, I'm a bit late too. Got caught up with,
ermm... Only been waiting a couple minutes now, so yeah...Â

SAMMY lights a cigarette while JAMES speaks. She's not particularly convinced by his story.

JAMES
...Well here you are!

SAMMY
Reluctantly smiling) Here I am.

JAMES
You ready to eat? I booked us a table just over the road. They do
the best Korean around here. You look amazing by the way!

SAMMY
Yeah I know I do. How bout we just go to the club. They're waiting for us.

JAMES
(His bubble bursts) Who are??

 

SAMMY
(Enthusiastically)
Clare wants to meet me for a drink. Come on then!

SAMMY yanks JAMES's hand, pulling him with her haste. INT. NIGHTCLUB - NIGHT
The NIGHTCLUB is busy for a Monday night. Constant flashing lights and loud music permeate every direction. SAMMY and JAMES
enter. SAMMY rushes over to CLARE, hugging and giggling. JAMES isn't happy with the change of plan. He reluctantly follows SAMMY.

CLARE
Take your time why dontchya!

SAMMY
Woah, I need a drink! JAMES get me a drink would ya hun, and get one for yourself too!

The girls giggle.

JAMES
Wait, I haven't eaten anything yet...

SAMMY
JAMES darling...

SAMMY briefly excuses herself from CLARE, touches JAMES on
the shoulder, immediately grabbing his attention. She looks deeply into his eyes.

SAMMY (CONT'D)
Live a little, will you, for me? Have a few drinks, undo that button just there. There we go.

She winks at him then turns back to CLARE, who again breaks out into a giggle fit with SAMMY. JAMES starts toward to the bar. JAMES remembers something. He turns to SAMMY, distracting her from the conversation.

JAMES
What shall I order, SAMMY?

SAMMY
Mine's a vodka & coke.

 

With ice?

JAMES

 

With ice.

SAMMY

Umbrella and cherry
(cheeky grin).

 

(Sigh)

SAMMY

No cherry. Yes to the umbrella. Now, do you mind?

 

INT. NIGHTCLUB BAR - NIGHT

JAMES is leaning back on the bar, watching SAMMY'S grace and style. He's completely smitten.

BARMAN
We got no umbrellas left mate. I can give you two straws though, if you like?

JAMES
(Turns around to face the BARMAN) Ermm, yeah go on. I think that's a safe move. I am sure it won't rain in here tonight. Oh, and I'll have a beer. Cheers.

JAMES turns back around to lean on the bar.

EKIN (O.S.)
JAAAAMES! What's up man? I thought you were with SAMMY tonight?

JAMES
(Turns to face EKIN)
EKIN! Yeah I am man, she's over there with CLARE.

EKIN
Sammy is hot, crazy but very hot. You’re on a winner with her mate. How are things going with you two?

JAMES
Great, tonight is going to special I can tell.

 

SAMMY rushes up to JAMES, having danced.

SAMMY
Thanks James! Hey EKIN!

EKIN
Hey SAMMY what's up?

SAMMY
Well it isn't James, that's for sure (laughs). Hey where's the umbrella?

 

JAMES
Out of stock.

SAMMY
Oh, right! You just didn't want to order the girly umbrella! (
Laughs) See ya Ekin!Â

SAMMY sculls the rest of her drink and lightly punches JAMES on the arm to follow. EKIN puts his hand on JAMES' shoulder.

EKIN
Godspeed, my son.

JAMES gives EKIN a look of "I won't let you down", taps his shoulder and follows SAMMY'S direction.

 

EXT. STREET/PARK - NIGHT

SAMMY exits the club and cheerfully hops across the road. Ahead of her is a park with a gazebo/park shelter. It's starting
to rain. JAMES chases after her. SAMMY stands under the shelter, one of the only things lit in the park. It overlooks the harbor. JAMES approaches and stands next to her. SAMMY moves a little closer to JAMES. With her arms crossed to keep warm, she leans on her side, resting her head on JAMES' shoulder. He slowly puts his arm around her. She seems genuinely content. They share a quiet moment.

SAMMY
Okay, that's enough! Are you warm now? I don't want you getting too warm now, do I?

JAMES retorts.

JAMES
(Matter-o-factly)
You know, I've been wanting to kiss you for a while now...

SAMMY
You mean, you don't want sex?

JAMES
Well, yes... but a kiss means more to me...

 

(Bubbly)

SAMMY

Less talk, come here.

JAMES looks confused and moves back from Sammy.

Well I'm not doing it if it isn't going to mean anything to you.

 

(laughs)

SAMMY

You know, your not like the other guys. Most men pull your knickers off without even asking! I do like
you, in a way. I love your sidies! I'd recommend you to anyone!

JAMES
Thanks... And you are very beautiful...

SAMMY
Hmmm... You got a light?

JAMES
I don't smoke. And your hair...

SAMMY
Found them! (lights her cigarette with her new found matches) What did you say? I've got to go soon, are you ready now?

 

...ready?

JAMES

SAMMY
Do you want me right here? Or do you have to dash home for your milk and cookies?

JAMES
I want you... I... I... SAMMY gets impatient.

JAMES
I want something special with you...

SAMMY
What? I don't want a relationship! I want sex. With you!

JAMES
Well if that's all you want, I think I'd prefer if we were just friends. I respect you, I really like you - tonight has been

SAMMY lets her guard down a little.

 

It has?

SAMMY

JAMES
Yes! It has been a real
experience! But you seem upset, about something. She tries to change the subject and puts her guard back up.
SAMMY
I don’t want to talk about it now, not here anyway. Maybe can go back to my place. But you'll have to
sleep on the couch with Bill.

 

Bill?

JAMES

SAMMY
Our dog. You'll have to share the couch with him.

JAMES
Well I don't know, I mean, the wet nose and the hair... It'll probably put the dog off!

SAMMY
(Mildly amused with his humour) Come on, let's go.

JAMES
To yours? Its cold tonight, is it far?

SAMMY
Yeah. There’s a taxi rank this way though. Come on. Walk with me and I’ll keep you warm.

JAMES joins SAMMY. EXT. BAY - NIGHT
SAMMY stands leaning on a barrier at the edge of the bay. City lights shimmer in the distance.

SAMMY
Let’s just stop it for a bit. I like it here. It brings back memories.

JAMES
Did your dad bring you here when you were little?

SAMMY
No, as if! I remember it was just here I did four guys in one night.

 

What?

JAMES

SAMMY
James, honestly you are naïve! I was joking. Anyway I've almost given up on you.
You must be gay or something.

JAMES
That's what my Dad always says.

SAMMY
He thinks your gay?

JAMES
No. He gives up on me. I see him now and then, he always asks how I am, then as I start talking, he tells me how he's doing. Why does he bother asking?

SAMMY
Hmmm. I've lost them! I don't believe it!

JAMES
Are you listening to me?

SAMMY
I've lost my matches, JAMES! I must have left them in the park....
You'll have to go back for them.

JAMES
Matches, ciggies and sex! Is that all you want tonight?

James is getting frustrated because they haven’t continued to the taxi rank.

JAMES (CONT'D)
No fucking way am I going back for your matches. Forget it.
(starts to leave) SAMMY grabs JAMES by the arm.
SAMMY
Don't go JAMES. I’ll buy some later. Let's play a game!

JAMES
A game? I thought we were already playing one...what going to yours?

SAMMY
We will soon. Come on, I'll explain the rules.

 

JAMES reluctantly is getting nervous.
He looks like a puppy dog.

JAMES
I'm tired and cold. Maybe we should have called it a night after the club...

SAMMY puts her finger over his lips.

SAMMY
Shhh, no more bad things to come.

JAMES
(sighs) Okay.

SAMMY
The game is, when you say a word, I say the first word that pops into my head. And you seem to have alot to say right now, so you can

 

Sex.

JAMES TV. SAMMY

JAMES
Romantic movie.

 

Sex.

SAMMY

 

Chocolate.

JAMES

SAMMY
Messy sticky chocolate sex.

 

(sighs)

JAMES

Okay, let's start again.
This is going in one direction.
...Close.

 

Touch.

SAMMY

 

Hands.

JAMES

 

Fingers.

SAMMY

 

Face.

JAMES

 

Lips.

SAMMY

 

Kiss.

JAMES

SAMMY locks lips with JAMES, when SAMMY'S phone unexpectedly rings. She goes to answer it.

SAMMY
Oh great, it's my boyfriend...

JAMES
Oh my god! PERFECT! JAMES turns and walks away.

SAMMY
Steve, what? No you listen to me. Move on, okay? No, I won’t come and see you. Yes I am with someone tonight and he’s a real gentlemen.

SAMMY cuts Steve off without saying goodbye and sees that JAMES has walked away angry.

SAMMY (CONT'D)
Jesus, Steve! Get over it! Goodbye! JAMES! WAIT!

JAMES keeps walking, he can't hear her through the rain.

 

EXT. STREET – The Taxi Rank

JAMES tries to hail a taxi. SAMMY catches up, puffed out.

SAMMY
Have I done something wrong?

JAMES
I haven’t eaten, your being weird with me, we also haven’t gone to yours! On top of that you have a boyfriend. I have had enough.

 

SAMMY feels terrible.

SAMMY
Please let me explain. Come back to my…

JAMES
No Sammy, I am going home.

SAMMY
Well you should have said something, I was nervous...

 

JAMES
So much for a perfect night!
You couldn't even get the kiss right!

A TAXI pulls up and JAMES moves to get in.

SAMMY
James, stop. I never met anyone like you before. There’s a lot you don’t know about me.

JAMES
(With car taxi window down) Oh I know enough already.

His taxi pulls away from the curb, leaving SAMMY behind. Saddened, she gets into another taxi. James reflects thoughtfully about the night. FLASHBACKS of the date.

Sammy gets in her taxi and goes the opposite direction his taxi. She tries to call James on his mobile, but the mobile is switched off.
She instructs the taxi to turn round and head towards where the other taxi is going. Sammy instructs the driver to go an alternative route so they can meet up with James.

James taxi stops at the traffic lights. Sammys taxi pulls up from the left side of the crossroad. She gets out and runs in front of James taxi almost getting run because the lights changed. Sammys gets in the back seat with James. Taxi driver gets the nod to drive from James.

SAMMY
I have been a bitch, I know. Clare told me tonight my x- boyfriend Steve slept with my one of my friends. It’s not your fault and I shouldn’t have taken it out on you.

James tries to say something. However Sammy doesn’t give him a chance and kisses him hard.

SAMMY
Pull over here mate please.

James is shocked, but enjoyed the kiss. And just looks at Sammy.

SAMMY
Goodnight James. Sammy gets out of the taxi and goes home.

 

THE END.

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