At my sweetheart going away

LORY: Something very important...

LEEVY (Whispering at Lory's ear): Something about homework I guess...

LORY: Fine, but quick Lydie. We have to go.

DJEFF: Oh don't worry I'll drive her home.

They don't know what to add, so walk perplex toward the cars.

DJEFF: Finally! They really don't wanted to live.

Lydie burst out laughing.

DJEFF: Look at me, you're gorgeous.

LYDIE: Thank you. You look nice too.

He takes her by the hand and walk toward a bench.

DJEFF: I want to talk to you. You told me you are not shy, so I want to know why are you so distant with feelings ?

LYDIE: I don't know, maybe I'm just shy without knowing it.

He gasp and stand up right in front of her.

DJEFF: No you are not...listen. I am not ashamed to tell you that I'm having feelings for you.

A smile slowly win her face.

LYDIE: Really ?

DJEFF: Is it the case for you ?

He sits back down. And she is looking at him silently.

DJEFF: I see... okay. Just tell me one thing that is in your heart or mind... if you prefer...

LYDIE: Okay!

She stands up in front of him.

LYDIE: All those warm cheezy feelings I hate them. But it makes me cry, because my heart is a cold block of ice, watering at the warmth!

He look at her, surprised.

LYDIE: Djeff, I like you. If you had a different perfume It wouldn't be the case, but lucky you I...

DJEFF( Interrupting): Wait. Did I...did you said what I heard ?

LYDIE: Don't start venting...

She stares at him, as he approches to hug her firmly.

LYDIE (Whispering in his ear): I said what you didn't heard...

He live her and start to jump of joy. He stand up on the bench and call someone walking around.

DJEFF: HEY! Lydie Likes me!

LYDIE: Get down!

He takes her hand and go toward the parking.

DJEFF: Lydie loves me!

LYDIE: My shadow didn't even think about using that word.

INT-DJEFF'S CAR- NIGHT

LYDIE: New York with my parents. For new year, we'll go Skiing in the Catskills. About you ?

DJEFF: Going with my brother at my dad's Manson in San Francisco. His new girlfriend appearently want to meet us.

He stop at a sign, and turn to her.

DJEFF: Are you gonna miss me ?

LYDIE: No.

DJEFF: You are. But I'll call you. Sweetheart...

She giggle slightly.

LYDIE: Stop, it's weird...

DJEFF: The sweetheart ?

LYDIE: Yes.

He starts the car again.

DJEFF (Singing): Sweet, Sweety, Sweeeetheeaaart! Sweetheart of mine...

As she is laughing, he takes her hand, and cross their fingers.

DJEFF: When do you live ?

LYDIE: Tomorrow evening. At 10.

DJEFF: I'll be there to say goodbye to my sweetheart.

They arrive in front of Lydie's home.

LYDIE: Thanks for the ride. Goodnight.

She try to open the car's door. But she can't.

LYDIE: Hey, could you huh, unlock? It's necessary to get out of a car.

DJEFF: Thanks for the ride! Goodnight. You just add "buddy" in it and it's perfect.

LYDIE: What do you want? I don't feel like kissing. You are not my boyfriend...

DJEFF (Interrupting): Who talked about kissing ? Just be nice...or whatever a girl do when she is with a "smelling good" guy.

LYDIE: What do you want ?

DJEFF: Okay. Just go. Bye.

He unlock the doors and turn his face away.

LYDIE: No. I...hey I'm sorry, look at me.

He don't. She approches, take his head on her hand, and drop a gentle kiss on his chick. He turn his face to hers. They look at each others eyes for a second.

DJEFF: Goodnight.

LYDIE (Softly): Goodnight...sweetheart.

She slowly get back, and gets out of the car. He looks at her entering the house, and then go.

INT- HR OFFICE INTERNEGE L.A-DAY

Aurelie is sitting in front of Julian.

AURELIE: Are ou sure ?

JULIAN: Very sure. You had a scholarship to come here. So it would be smart to find a Job during this winter holidays.

AURELIE: My Juju, if I came here it was to ask you what fun activities can I do for christmas. I don't want to be alone.

JULIAN: Well, invite your friend at your studio.

AURELIE: That is exactly the problem!

She stands up upset.

AURELIE: None of them stays in L.A. Bri and Axel go to family in San Diego, Djeff goes to San Francisco, Lorenzo Mexico, Pam...

A smile slowly light her face.

JULIAN: The solution is to spend time working. Unfortunately Julianna and I go to her parents. We would've...

AURELIE (Interrupting): Thank you for your help! I will try to find a Job.

She walk quickly toward the door.

AURELIE: When you are an Immigrant, you can't do anything. See you later !

She goes out and slap the door.

A few hours later.

INT- LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LAX- NIGHT

A smooth Bossa Nova music bring a soft atmosphere in the VIP Lounge. Mr and Mrs Linwood are sitting on satin armchairs, drinking cocktails. Lydie is near, but sitting at the bar.

INT-LAX AIRPORT HALL-NIGHT

Djeff enter hastily. He glances everywhere before going to the Departure board.

INT- AIRPORT VIP LOUNGE- NIGHT

A few moment later, he enter the lounge and glances. He sees a long dark hair towards the bar. He slightly smile.

Lydie is on her phone and hear a voice behind her.

VOICE: Good afternoon miss, I am looking for a lady called Lydie.

She continues typing on her phone.

LYDIE: It's about time...

He sits next to her.

DJEFF: Sorry I'm late, ma Lady.

She smile, and then look at him.

LYDIE: How did you know I was here ?

DJEFF: I heard your heart beat, and just followed.

She smile at him for a second, takes a sip of her cocktail and get back to her phone.

DJEFF: Are you happy to see me ?

She look up at him for a moment and then look back at her phone.

DJEFF: Who do you travel with ?

LYDIE: Parents...

DJEFF: How was your day ?

She is still on her phone.

LYDIE: Good.Yours ?

DJEFF: Good. My luggage are ready for tomorrow. You know what's funny ? My brother has...

LYDIE (Interrupting): Sorry, I have to take this call.

She puts her Airpods, and turn her back at him. She burst out laughing. He stares at her concern.

LYDIE: Okay sweety, Have a nice holliday!

She drop her phone at turn back at him.

LYDIE: Yeah, was you telling me something ?

DJEFF: Okay. I said sorry for coming late. If you are not happy to see me, well just say it. It's fine.

He stand up and go toward the exit hall. She looks at him blank, and follow him.

INT- LOUNGE EXIT HALL- NIGHT

LYDIE: Stop! Wait.

He turns slowly and put his hand in his pockets. He stares at her, jaded.

LYDIE: I...I don' know why I react this way.

He raises an eyebrow, perplex.

LYDIE: It's may be joy? Or stress ?

DJEFF: What stress ? Why ?

LYDIE: It's not about you. It's not your fault, I had a tuff day. And I'm happy to see you. I am really...

She suddenly put her hand on her mouth.

DJEFF: Could you finish your sentence ?

LYDIE (Whispering): Shhh...someone is coming.

He gasps annoyed, and brusquely opens the exit door.

LYDIE: No, Djeff!

She quickly hold a pice of his big sweater.

He turn back, and put the hands back in his pockets. His face expression is cold.She looks down and put her arms around his torso. She lay her head on his chest.

LYDIE: I'm sorry

He keeps the hands in his pockets, and look down at her.

LYDIE: You came here for me and I act bad. Sometime, I suck.

He is still looking.

LYDIE: I have a very tricky personality. Honestly Djeff, I would understand if you tell me you can't deal with it. I will accept your decision.

He slowly removes hands from his pocket and hug her.

DJEFF: Your personality is a challenge. For sure. But Mine too, so...

He sigh.

DJEFF: I forgive you.

She sigh, and smile still looking at his chest.

At the same time...

INT- AIRPORT VIP LOUNGE-NIGHT

Lydie's parents are still sitting on the armchairs.

DAD: Where is she gone ? It's time to go to the plane.

MOM: Maybe is she powdering her nose ?

DAD: Let's ask someone to go and look for her.

INT- LOUNGE EXIT HALL- NIGHT

They all still hugging, ignoring people who are going out.

DJEFF: I'm gonna miss you. Are you ? Be honest.

LYDIE: I am.

He kiss the top of her head.

LYDIE: I'm gonna miss you Djeff.

He separate her fom his chest, hold her hands and look into her eyes. Their face get closer like magnetically attracted.

ATCHOO!

This sound interrupt them suddenly. They look at each others, stiffed.

FEMININE VOICE: Hello. Are you Lydie Linwood ?

She turns slowly, and smile clenchly at the waitress.

LYDIE: Yes. Yes it's me, why ?

WAITRESS: Sorry to disturb, but your parents are looking after you.

LYDIE: I'm coming, thanks.

She turn back at Djeff and the waitress go.

LYDIE: Well.

DJEFF: Well. I think that...Ow.

He seems to remember something. He gets a white-gold pouch out of his pocket.

DJEFF: It's for you. Some jewerly. Merry christmas.

LYDIE: Aww thank you! I'm thinking about nanny Jewel right now...

He giggles.

FEMININE VOICE: Lydie can we go ? The first class boarding has started.

Lydie turn to her.

LYDIE: Oh mom. Here is Djeff my...a friend.

MOM: Hello.

DJEFF: Nice to meet you Ma'am.

Lydie's dad arrives.

DAD: Where was you all this time ?

LYDIE: I was talking with Djeff, my friend.

DAD: Your friend from ?

LYDIE: Campus.

DAD: Hello young man.

DJEFF: Hello sir.

DAD: You travel too ?

DJEFF: No

DAD: And how could you come in here ?

DJEFF: I came to see your...

LYDIE (Interrupting): HE. Came to see Yourtran. Mister Yourtran the owner of the Lounge. It's his uncle. And by the way gave me homeworks.

DJEFF: Uh...yeah. Yourtran. Uncle Yourtran. And thanks for the homeworks.

LYDIE: No my friend. You gave me, I thank you!

She sneers nervously.

DAD: Let's go.

Lydie goes, walking reverse. Djeff stares, till he can't see her anymore.