The forecast called for sun…
But the sky is suddenly dark.
Wishing I had stayed home…
Instead of heading out for a jog.
I turn and search for shelter.
Then the sky breaks open.
A car pulls up alongside me and stops.
I blink its red color into view.
The driver could be one of America’s Most Wanted.
Then lightning flashes so close I can feel its heat.
At that point I don’t think.
I just dash toward the car…
I swipe wet hair from my eyes…
And try to catch my breath.
Then, I get a good look at my knight in shining armor.
One of America’s Most Wanted would have been better than this.
Being struck by lightning also wouldn’t have been so bad.
He knows exactly why I’m mad.
I start to push my door back open.
Collin
You don’t want to be out there.
Collin
Not to mention the lightning.
Collin
And you live a mile away.
Alexis
Well, I sure as heck don’t want to be here.
My clothes are sticking to me.
Alexis
Wait. This isn’t your car.
Collin
It’s my brother’s.
Alexis
Does he know you took it?
Collin’s brother will kill him…
That is, if I don’t do it right now.
Collin
I want to be friends again, Alexis.
Alexis
Apology not accepted.
It wasn’t enough to break my heart.
He wants me to forgive him?
And go back to being friends?
Alexis
I spilled my guts.
I put my heart on the line…
Right before I kissed him.
Alexis
I told you I liked you.
Alexis
And then you ghosted me…
After being friends since elementary school.
After sitting together at lunch every day.
After going to school dances together.
I mean it was just as friends…
After everything we’ve been through…
The rain is coming in white sheets across the windshield.
Alexis
You already said that.
Alexis
Why were you driving out here?
Literally it just ends in a cul-de-sac.
Collin
I knew the storm was coming.
Collin
I thought you might be out here jogging.
Collin
I didn’t want you to get wet.
Collin
I guess I was too late.
Collin
Better late than never?
His look makes it feels like we’re not talking about the storm anymore.
I fold my arms across my chest.
Collin
I’ve missed you, Alexis.
Collin
I’ve wanted to call.
Alexis
Did you lose my number?
He looks out the windshield.
Collin
I was worried that crossing the line…
Collin
Might ruin our friendship.
Collin
But I freaked out…
Collin
And lost you anyway.
Collin runs a hand through his hair.
I love it when he does that.
Alexis
Apologize out there.
I only say that because I know he won’t do it.
Collin doesn’t like storms either.
The rain is so heavy that you can’t see the road.
Collin
You want me to beg you for forgiveness in the pouring rain?
Alexis
Although, if you really cared…
Then I gasp as Collin pushes open his door…
Alexis
What are you doing?
Collin walks in front of the car.
He tips his face to the sky.
His clothes are immediately soaked.
Then he yells over the noise.
Collin
I’m sorry for being stupid!
But I’m not sure he hears me.
Alexis
You’re stupid and crazy!
Collin
I’m also sorry for not telling you the truth!
Collin
I like you too, Alexis!
Collin
I’ve liked you for a long time!
Collin
And I want to be more than friends!
And stand in front of him.
Alexis
How are we gonna make up…
Alexis
If you’re out here?
Alexis
And I’m in the car?
Collin
I think that calls for a kiss.
Alexis
Are you gonna freak out again?
And now I’m afraid that I’m the one who’s going to freak out.
My heart is pounding so hard…
It feels like it might explode in my chest.
Collin pulls me close in the rain…
And brushes his lips against mine.
As we pull away from the kiss…
We laugh as we take shelter.
And then we sit in the car a little longer…
