Alex: (nervously) Uh, can I take a rain checkId like to see you again

The two exchange phone numbers and depart.






Scene: Marinas house. The place is decorated in dark tones of cranberry. The sofa is velvety, and sits facing a sleek fireplace. The coffee table is black, and holds 20 small votive candles, waiting to be lit. Behind the sofa, a glass top table and four chairs.

Marina isnt home. Alex is organizing some of her stuff.

Alex is talking to herself:

Youll just sayMarina- ya know, what happenedit just shouldnt have happened. I know I said I didnt regret. It was in the moment and I wasnt thinking clearly. I just cant do this. Im not ready. Its not you, its me, Ok? (beat) And I appreciate your offer for me to stay here but I really need to get my own place. So Im going

Marina walks in. Alex freezes.

Marina: Hi!

Alex: Hey

Marina: Is someone here?

Alex: No, why?

Marina: Oh I thought I heard someone talking.

Alex: (gulp) Oh that was just me talking to myself

Marina: (smiles) Oh.

Marina moves closer to Alex and tries to initiate a hug.

Alex: Marina(pulling away)

Marina: What?

Alex: I cant.

Marina pulls away and turns away.

Alex: No. Dont go away.

Marina: Im sorry.

Alex: No, Im sorry. Look, what happened”it shouldnt have happened

Marina: Damn it. No-no, its not you. Its me. I am such an idiot!

Alex: No, youre not. I just need to get myself figured out. I need to be alone to do that

Marina: If thats what you feel you need to do, I will support you.

Alex: (relieved) Oh, thank god. Thank you. Thats means a lot to me.

Marina: (pouting) But I still

Alex: (interrupts) Please dont go there

Marina: I knowI know

Marian storms off to her bedroom.
Alex resumes packing.

Scene: Marinas bedroom (Buddah Bar is playing loudly in the background)

She is writing feverishly in her journal
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I just screwed up my chance with Alex. I know I shouldnt have tried anything with her, but I just couldnt control myself. All this energy has been building up for a long time. I know she just needs my friendship right now. But I want her so bad! It is driving me crazy. Every time I see her, I want to make love to her
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Her left hand begins exploring the warm area between her legs. She continues writingbut quickly drops the pen and paper as she becomes aroused. Her head tilts back and she closes her eyes. Her right hand takes over as she rubs herself through her clothes. She unbuttons her jeans and slips her hand inside her underwear. She is surprised by the wetness. She takes long strokes up and down. Being constricted by her clothes, she strips down. Laying on her back with her legs open, she begins moving faster. Her right arm is moving even faster as her breathing becomes more shallow and intense. She stops and starts several times before she reaches the edge. As her climax approaches, she peers at the picture of Alex among friends in the picture on her night table. As she comes, she silently cries out Alexs name. She rolls over, pulls the covers over herself and begins to weep.