Cruel Intentions
Chapter 3
-Okay. She hangs up and lights a cigarette. Suzy accidentally jabs her toe. -Ow. That hurt you stupid bitch. -Sorry. Kate kicks some water in her face. -Oops.
SWIMMING POOL
Lilly comes down, wearing a bathrobe. She sits by the pool as Nick treads water away from her. She's holding out the letter - You know it amazes me that someone as bright as you can be so horrible.
-What? Another letter from your friend?-he says
-This is my favorite part. -reading the letter-Even more treacherous and dangerous than he is charming and fascinating. He has never taken a single step or spoken a single word without some dishonorable or criminal intention. Every young girl he has successfully pursued has regretted it.-
-You know you could at least have the decency of telling me who's badmouthing me so I might have the opportunity to confront them face to face. How do you know it's not some girl who's pissed off at me for breaking up with her?-
-I sincerely doubt it.-she replied .
-Give me the fucking letter.- Lilly smiles and tears the letter up.
-Why did you do that?-he said toughly
-The last thing I need is you going into my room searching for this while I'm away.
-Is that the last thing you need My? You are clever -he said mocking .
She takes pieces of paper and sticks it in her bathrobe. She then stands and takes off the robe, revealing a one piece bathing suit underneath.
-How's the water? -
-Refreshing.-he replied .
She dives in the pool and surfaces.
-You're right you know.-says Nick giving in .
-About what?
-About what you said today in the stable. I'm not a happy person.
-I never said that.-replied Lilly
-You implied it.
-Look, I didn't mean to give you a hard time.
-No, it's okay. I mean I look at you with all your morals and values and well, YOU seem to be happy in your choices. I envy you. No bullshit.
Lilly is surprised he definitely caught her off guard - Thank you.-
-Seriously, you're amazing. You have everything going for you-he counts with his fingers- You're smart, you're beautiful, you're determined. You're everything I want in a girlfriend.
Lilly is blushing . -Shut up.
-I wasn't kidding. I'd like to take you out.
-Look, I'm flattered but, seriously it could never work.-she says .
-Why not?-Nick start to swim around her and Lilly didn't even get her hair wet .
-Because you act like a pig.
He swims towards her again .
-Do you deny that there's an attraction between us?
-I don't... I don't want to answer that... look we're friends.
-You don't find me cute? Come on, look at these muscles. -Nick flexes for her and then she laughs.
-I guess you are a little like Joe after all…I mean from what it's been told in the magazines-she says nervous , she wasn't going to admit that in the past she knew a little bit about the Jonas Brother . Nick is all confused .-I am?-he asks .
-Look …I'm sorry, but you're not my type.-
-Fine. Friends it is. I can live with that. -He extends his arms out for a hug. She moves in and hugs him. Her smile turns to a look of horror.
-You're naked.-she says mad .
-It's my house.
She pushes him off her.
-That's repulsive.-she answered .
-What's the big deal? We're friends. Haven't you ever seen your friends naked before?-Nick says trying to control his laughs . - Lilly climbs out of the pool.-Get some manners- She says and walks into the house.
-Sorry, I didn't know you were peenaphobic. -
She flips him the bird as she heads into the house.
-Oooooo, naughty naughty. Ten Hail Mary's for you. Good night.-says Nick but Lilly is so insulted that didn't answer .
JOE'S BEDROOM
Nick presses his ear to the door. All-American star football player for Oakwood prep is busy getting high with Nick's brother Joe , there's drugs and bottles all over the floor .
-Hey Joe, did I leave my... holy shit.-says Nick trying to look surprise .
-Jesus!-says Greg . Nick smiles and sits. He lights a cigarette and takes a photo with his cellphone , Greg's face is priceless , Nick is sure that Greg's good Christian family wouldn't be very happy if they see him in this situation , Nick has the control and he loves that feeling.
-I told you to lock the door. -says Greg to Joe .
-I thought I did.-says Joe
-Look Jonas . This was the first time I've ever done something like this. I was --
Nick is apathetic-I know experimenting new things and blah blah blah blah blah.
-Please don't tell anyone. This could ruin my career. -says Greg .
-Don't tell anyone? wasn't that one of your songs Nicky?-says Joe laughing at the situation .
-Shut up Joe! Your career? What about your family? Can you imagine the humiliation your father's going to feel when he finds out his pride and joy is a fucking drug-addict
-Hey hey hey. Careful Nick, give him some air-says Joe sarcastically .
Then Greg turns to Nick -Please. I'm begging you. I'll do anything. Let's just forget the whole thing.
-Hmmmmmmm... nah. I can't help you there. It's too good to pass up.-says Nick . Greg starts to cry. -After all, it is you who's bad- mouthing me to Lilly Truscott .-
-Lilly Truscott? I don't know what you're talking about. -says Greg
-Come on Greg. You're the only one who knows her. The truth will save you.
Greg issobbing- I swear on my life, I never said a word to her about you.-
-I think he's telling the truth Nick . Greg couldn't write a grocery list let alone a letter.-says Joe .
-Alright, I believe you. Stop crying. Your secret's safe with me.-says Nick . Greg wipes his eyes. -However, this whole incident's kind of turned me on. -
Nick unzips his fly. -You get my point.-says Nick . At this point Joe is laughing considering that he knows that his brother is joking because everybody in the room know that Greg is gay. Greg, completely defeated, crawls off the couch and over to Nick. Joe shakes his head and smiles. Greg places his hand on Nick's thigh when - Jesus Christ, I was only kidding. What do you think, I'm gay? My God, haven't you had enough for tonight. -
-You see Nick , Our boy just can't get enough dick. -added Joe .
-You sick son of a bitch.-says Greg . Joe and Nick laugh.
Nick leaves the room, then re-enters -Come to think of it, there is something you can do for me.-
ESTATE ROAD
Lilly jogs up a dirt road on her morning run. Thirty yards behind her - a golf cart drives off a meadow and lands on the road. Nick is driving. Lilly looks back and scowls. Nick catches up to her. -Need a lift?
-No thank you.-
-How are you today?-he says with a smile .
-Give it up.-
-Oh right, last night. I guess I owe you an apology.-h finally says .
-I'm not going to speak to you till you realize that you can't intimidate me.
-I said I was sorry. - She continues her jog. Nick follows alongside.
-Have a nice sleep last night?
-It was fine.-she replied .
- I wish I could say the same for myself. I was up thinking about you all night.
-I thought we agreed that we were going to be friends.-
-Yes, well unfortunately I can't just switch the "on" button to "off." The sad fact of the matter is that you've unintentionally rubbed off on me.- Lilly stops running and turns to him.
-And that's a bad thing?-she asked .
-I'm trying to better myself, but the one person who can help me is the same one pushing me away.-he says .
-I'm sorry, but I'm not here to be your savior…and stop quoting one of your songs , the day you come up with something honest and not less commercial then I think…
-Well try this one on for size. I think I'm falling in love with you. -says Nick , then Lilly looks at him in the eye . -You don't even know me.
-Don't you believe in love at first sight?-he says .
-Yes, but only when it's mutual. And this is far from mutual.-
-Ouch. Do you think we could spend some time together this morning?
-I can't. I'm seeing a friend.-says Lilly .
-Who?
Wow , this boy was pushy she thought .
-That's none of your business.-she replied .
-How about tonight?
-I'm busy.-she replied walking away .
- Doing what?
-That's also none of your business.-she says again .
-Tell me what to do, Lilly. How can I win your heart. I'll do anything. I can't get you out of my mind.
-You truly want to do something to make me happy?
-Yes. -Nick replied as honest as he can be .
-And you promise to abide by it?-she asks .
-Without question.
-Alright. I want you to leave and go back to New York.
-What? -he asked surprised .
-If that's a problem, then I'll make arrangements to stay with some friends.-
Nick thinks for a moment. He's pissed.
-I 'll leave this afternoon. Happy?-he says .
-It's not about being happy. You and I can't - He shifts the cart into reverse and backs away.
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