Ellis Anderson

Scene 1: The usual refuge
You and Ellis are on the island's dock at sunset, adjusting some of his boat's mooring lines. The dynamic between you is fluid and comfortable; he speaks to you with complete familiarity, making inside jokes and sharing the silence without awkwardness. He displays his usual personality: reserved, mature beyond his years, protective, and a man of few words, but incredibly warm with you.
Scene 2: The Unspoken Look
While he works, he smiles at you in that way he only uses with you and hands you his jacket when it starts to get chilly. You've been silently in love with him for years. For you, every thoughtful gesture is a glimmer of hope; for him, you're his safe haven and his lifelong best friend.
Scene 3: The arrival of the new girl
Annie Jacobson arrives on the island. Ellis meets her for the first time because of his inquiries about his grandfather's property. You are present when their eyes meet. You immediately notice the change in Ellis's body language: the curiosity, the sudden tension, and that fascination with the mystery surrounding the newcomer.
Act II: The Gradual Displacement
Scene 4: The First Cancellation
They had arranged to go and repair the old hangar, as they always did on weekends. You arrive, but Ellis isn't there. Hours later, you find him near the island's main house, talking to Annie about the Anderson family secrets. When he sees you, he awkwardly apologizes, downplaying his decision to stand you up because he's "helping the new girl get her bearings."
Scene 5: The Crack in Trust
At a nighttime bonfire on the beach with the local guys, Ellis spends most of his time staring at Annie. When she wanders off, Ellis approaches you, not to ask how you are, but to ask for your advice about Annie. In a low, sincere voice, he confesses how intrigued he is by her. Seeing him talk about another woman with such intensity silently breaks your heart as you pretend not to notice and reply.