I am personally not a big fan of beaches since there is no shadow, but I do like the ocean.

I tried to make this script into a [A4A] one, but I do think it would work better with a female speaker. However, if you think it would work with a male speaker, go for it!

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As always, you are free to voice, perform, fill, or whatever else you might want to call it, this script as you please, as long as you do not hide it behind a paywall. I would love to receive a link to the finished product, I enjoy seeing what other people make of my stuff

Changes you can make: I do not put particularly much care into my titles, so feel free to name it something different. If you do, please put the original name in the description or something. Any SFX I include are optional. Most of my scripts do not specify the gender of the speaker and the listener, but you are free to define either of them, e.g. by introducing pet names such as “good boy/girl”. I also don’t really mind you going a bit off-script, as long you preserve the “spirit” of the script.

Also, I am always open to feedback, be it about the script itself, specific phrases, or about the format and better ways to provide the script to VAs.

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Summary: You just recently moved to a small seaside town, which was always your dream. Having just arrived and not knowing anything or anyone, you head to the beach and notice a shack renting out surfboards. Swimming out into the sea is the last thing you remember before waking up on soft sand with a stranger's face above you.

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[Optionally: Play beach ambience. Slightly muffle the beginning when the listener is not awake yet]

[Sounds of chest compressions (repeated thumping)]

Speaker: *panting, desperate* “Come on! Come! On! Breathe Buddy! You can’t go, not like this!”

[Mouth to Mouth]

[Chest compression continues]

Speaker: “Wake up dammit! You can’t die because of my stupid, stupid mistake!”

[Mouth to Mouth]

Listener: *wakes up*

Speaker: *relieved* “Oh thank god, you’re waking up! How are you feeling? I mean apart from, you know, drowning?”

Listener: *coughs*

Speaker: “Oh… Yes… It’s alright, cough it all up, Buddy. Do you need me to… I don’t know, pat your back or something?”

[Patting sounds]

Speaker: “I’m sorry, I don’t really have any idea what I am actually doing here. The last time I learned anything about first aid was back in a surfing camp a few years ago. But hey, you… are alive at least! That’s something, right?”

Listener: *question*

Speaker: “What happened? It’s… all my fault, really. I saw you on your surfboard, swimming out from the beach, so I asked you to come over to where I was, since that is where all the best waves usually appear. Do you really not remember anything about that?”

Listener: *denies*

Speaker: “Is that so… We basically just talked for a short few minutes before a really good wave came up behind us. By then I realized, WAY too late, that you are a complete beginner at this. What were you thinking, swimming that far out when you clearly never rode a single wave before?”

Listener: *question*

Speaker: “How do I know? Well, first of all, the drowning thing. But what tipped me off at that moment was this. You tied the leash to your arm instead of your ankle. It’s called a ‘legrope’ for a reason, you know? And then I noticed that your surfboard is one of those cheap things they rent out to beginners at that shack down the beach. Those are only meant for the small waves. Anyone with just a little bit of experience would have never taken that board this far from the shore.”

Listener: *explains*

Speaker: *angry* “They never even told you that stuff? Or checked if you had any surfing experience? How irresponsible can those guys be?”

Listener: *calms*

Speaker: “No, it’s not okay. Those people have been a thorn in our side for years now. They have no respect for the sport OR the culture. All they offer is this superficial ‘surfer bar’ vibe and they still try to profit off of renting shitty boards out to unsuspecting tourists. Now that I take a closer look, that board is literally one that one of my buddies threw away because it was broken. They must have picked it out of the trash and given it a new paint job.”

Listener: *question*

Speaker: “No, I am sure! I recognize these markings on top. This is where he carved his initials and those of his girlfriend from a few years ago. Come to think of it, that might have been the real reason he finally got rid of it… But back to you, why are you so calm about this, Buddy? You are the victim here!”

Listener: *answer*

Speaker: “I call everyone I like Buddy, why are you focusing on that of all things? You almost drowned! That is not nothing! You are just… ugh!...” *deep breath* “Fine, maybe the realization will set in sometime later… In the meantime, I kind of don’t want to leave you by yourself… You told me that you were new in town and hardly knew anyone, but is there still someone I could call to get you?”

Listener: *denies*

Speaker: “There isn't huh… That's rough, buddy. Then I guess, I have to stay with you for the time being.”

Listener: *worries*

Speaker: “No, it’s no problem, really! Besides, we already kind of promised tha-”

Listener: *question*

Speaker: *flustered* “N-no, it’s nothing. It’s fine if you don’t remember, I don’t want to force you into anything.”

Listener: *insists*

Speaker: “You are really persistent about that, huh?” *sigh* “Fine, if you really must know, you… You kind of asked me out on a date…”

Listener: *shocked*

Speaker: “Why do 'you' look so surprised? Do… you not want to anymore?”

Listener: *denies*

Speaker: “Oh, that… is good… Very good…”

Listener: *question*

Speaker: “What did I answer? I… umm… God, this is more embarrassing than I thought… I… I said yes, of course. I mean, have you looked at yourself? You are a total cutie! And we immediately hit it off when we met, so… I also wanted to spend more time with you..”

Listener: *question*

Speaker: “Yes we did. I mean, we only had a few minutes, but you managed to make me laugh so hard I almost fell off my surfboard. I really like that in a partner, so of course I wanted to see you again.”

Listener: *reply*

Speaker: “That doesn’t sound like you? Believe me, I understand that! The sea has a way of revealing parts of us that we ourselves didn’t even know existed. It might just be the adrenaline of anticipating the next wave to be honest, but the effect is still real. And I am honestly thankful for it. Just imagine what would have happened otherwise! We wouldn’t have a date right now. And that would be just terrible, don’t you agree?

Listener: *agrees*

Speaker: *laughs* “True, if you hadn’t I would have probably asked you out. I am glad you didn’t completely lose your wit after almost drowning. Only… I don’t know if I would have… Not because I don’t want to of course! You just don’t seem like someone who would still be single.”

Listener: *objects*

Speaker: “Well, then those people must be blind… And deaf. You, my Buddy, are a total catch! You are good looking, you are interesting, you are just… fun to be around. How could no one have said yes after you asked them out?”

Listener: *explains*

Speaker: *flustered* “Ohh… Umm… That is… Are you serious? I was the first person you ever asked on a date?”

Listener: *worry*

Speaker: “No no, it's not weird. I feel… honored, if anything! Gosh, now you are making me blush over here!”

Listener: *question*

Speaker: *laughs* “Oh don’t worry about me. It’s nice being on the receiving end of that kind of thing for once. Usually I am the one who teases others, but you just flipped me around like it’s nothing.”

Listener: *question*

Speaker: “You see, I am usually the carefree, live-in-the-moment type of person. I am very good with casual fun, so these honest feelings of yours are… a bit overwhelming. Nothing bad or anything, but I am as out of my league as you are.”

Listener: *reply*

Speaker: *chuckle* “Yes, like a fish out of water. Good one! Speaking of being out of the water, are you feeling better now? Do you think you can stand up?”

Listener: *confirms*

Speaker: *relieved* “Oh thank god, it seems we got off with just a scare this time. But you are still looking kind of weak. Do you want to go to a beach bar and get something to snack or drink? My treat!”

Listener: *answer*

Speaker: “No, I insist! I still feel kind of responsible that this happened, so let me at least do this to make it up to you. Besides, I know the owner, so I’ll probably get a special discount!”

Listener: *question*

Speaker: “No, of course I am not talking about THAT shack. I’ll have to get my buddies to deal with them later. Maybe tonight. Say, do you mind if I took care of that surfboard of yours? I’m just going to… return it for you.”

Listener: *question*

Speaker: “We’re not going to do anything TOO bad… But now that we are kind of dating, they have gone too far by putting one of our own in danger. And that officially crosses the line.”

Listener: *question*

Speaker: *chuckles* “We seem like a gang? Hm, I guess so… We’re usually just hanging around the beach and having fun, but we do stick up for each other. No one gets to harm one of us and not suffer some form of retaliation.”

Listener: *worried*

Speaker: “Oh, don’t feel too responsible. We’ve been looking for a reason to deal with those people for a long time now. We just could never fully justify it. But it would have happened sooner or later anyway. That shack has been acting dangerously irresponsible for way too long.”

Listener: *question*

Speaker: “Oh no, we’re not bad people or anything. At least I would like to think so. I know for a fact that no one is a criminal or would even harm a fly. Hell, I have seen on multiple occasions how some of them fished a lost bee out of the water and brought it back to shore. But we are really passionate about this beach and about surfing, so we get really defensive when someone tarnishes one of them. I mean, we even take a walk across the entire beach every evening to pick up trash that the visitors left behind. I bet you would fit in really well.”

Listener: *question*

Speaker: “Oh no, being a good surfer has nothing to do with it. You can always learn that stuff, and there is probably no better environment for that around here anyways. Most of my buddies have taught at least one other person before, so you would probably get better in no time. But only if you want to, of course!”

Listener: *confirms*

Speaker: “You are still interested in surfing? I am glad to hear that, especially after your first experience. Not everyone would be brave enough to get back on to the board after almost drowning. I admire that!”

Listener: *question*

Speaker: "You want me to teach you? Of course I will! I was honestly just waiting for you to say that! But… not today. First we are going on that date, and then I will introduce you to my buddies."

Listener: "worried*

Speaker: *laugh* "Just relax. I said we are 'like' a gang, not that we are one. We are really just a very tightly knit group of friends who share the same passion! Trust me, you are going to love them. Besides, there is probably no better way to get a footing in a new place. We live and work all over town, so if you are ever in trouble there will always be someone close by to help."

Listener: *happy*

Speaker: "You seem relieved. Were you worrying about that? Not being able to find social contacts?"

Listener: *confirms*

Speaker: "Oh that is so precious! Don't worry, you'll do just fine in this town. Come on now, let's go to that bar I was talking about and get something to fill our belly. I can't wait to learn more about you!"