My first fanfic.
I dont own the O.C. or anything related to it. Its just for fun.
Ryan Atwood was 26 and life was wonderful
Ryan Atwood was 26 and life was wonderful. He had never thought it could be like this for him, easy and exciting at the same time. He worked at a well known architecture company and loved every minute of it. He loved the process of storming his brain for new ideas, developing them into something real, making plans, talking to customers, colleagues and his boss and finally, best of all, watching his ideas being transformed into stone and concrete and glass. He really didn't know where he got all the ideas from. He after all was just a kid from Chino and hadn't seen much of the world. Except the parts he had visited with Taylor and she made always sure he got to see whatever there was of architectural treasuries. He had loved their trips trough France and Italy and Spain during their semester breaks but he loved it much more that she lived with him now. For good, for ever – he was sure he would never let her go again. They lived together in a nice affordable apartment, not to far from the Cohen's and not far from Seth and Summer either. They had settled into Berkeley as well and were both successful in their jobs. Taylor worked freelance for several different principals, translating French, Korean and Spanish and along the way learning Russian and German. She was good at it, made good money and was able to schedule her work the way she wanted and liked it. Ryan worked long hours. He wanted to distinguish his place within the company and he loved the work. Taylor supported him in every way. She listened to him and encouraged him and cooked for him. But she was a lot on her own and Summer was busy with her own career and since she worked in her home office there were no colleagues at all. So she decided to get herself a new hobby, something challenging. Languages weren´t challenging to her and painting wasn't her cup of tea but running, that would be a mission. Since Taylor loved to sleep in in the mornings, getting up would be hard and the physical exercise outdoors would do her good. So she decided she would go for the morning run and told Ryan so. Ryan was tempted at first to accompany her. He missed the physical work out but since he was working late he couldn't get himself up early enough in the morning. So Taylor spend her mornings in the beautiful park.
It was Seth who heard about the hot girl in the park. Stretching and running and being just adorable. And about her earth shattering smile. The three guys working with him on different comics went to the park every morning, too. But Seth didn't listen. There just were no girls beside Summer. Until he found the sketch. Seth stared at it and swallowed hard. "Who's this girl and who sketched her?" "Cohen, this is Miss Hotsmile from the park and we've been talking about her for the last two weeks. Mark did the sketch. I think he´s kinda falling for her!" Aiden laughed at Seth. "Haven´t you listened to him going on and on about her? And you know, she is hot." "Yeah well man, I hadn't paid much attention but this sketch, I mean, this is real good. Can I have this?" He turned to Mark and waved the sketch. "No Seth, I mean, Id like to keep it." Mark turned a bit reddish. "Oh okay, maybe a copy then?" Mark nodded and Seth put the copy in his pocket. "You are in contact with this girl?" Seth awkwardly asked the guys. "No, no, not yet anyway but we are planning on it." Aiden laughed and looked pointedly at Mark. "Yeah its on our schedule, I guess shes single. Who would let out such a girl on her own every morning. She´s got a fine ass." Seth's third colleague Brain tuned in. Seth swallowed again. "Got to make a phone call" he mumbled and went out of the office.
Summer was waiting for Seth. What could be so important to have lunch together when they would be together at home in a few hours? Seth arrived together with her drink and slumped on the chair beside her. He kissed her lightly on the cheek. "Cohen, you have me worried! What´s going on?" Seth said nothing just put the sketch in front of Summer. "Oh, you put Taylor in one of your comics? As a runner? And you have made her boobs bigger than they are!" Seth sighed. "That's the trouble. I haven't done this and I did hope its just me who thinks that this is Taylor." Summer frowned. "Who did this then? And" she looked questioning at Seth "there's more to it, isn´t it? She looks beautiful in this picture." Seth told her about the guys and what he new about Taylor's running. "Ryan works too much." Summer said. "Hes not messing this up, is he?" "Na, its Taylor, I mean she loves him, he is her world." Seth's voice trailed off. "We have dinner with them tonight!" Summer took the initiative. "We have a look at them, Ill see if there is something off! Keep this" she shoved the drawing towards Seth "we might need it for Ryan."
Summer had made her call to Ryan urgent enough and so he took the evening off and all four were sitting in Summer´s and Seths kitchen and having dinner. It was a cheerful meal. Taylor was happy that Ryan had the evening off and that they all were catching up with each other. Ryan was enjoying the meal but he couldn't wait to get home to have Taylor completely for himself and Summer and Seth were watching them at the beginning but getting relaxed since it was clearly visible what Ryan and Taylor were feeling for each other. And any probing questions in Taylor's direction were met by innocent answers and looks.
"You have to have a man talk with Ryan. Taylor apparently knows nothing about her secret admirers. With all her complexes she would rather think they drool over the scenery and not her." Summer said as she was brushing her hair. "He needs to know that there are guys in a line for Taylor." "Don´t say guys in a line and drool" Seth whined. "Hell go all kid Chino on them. Maybe Taylor could just wear a pair of baggy sweatpants and a long caftan and one of those veils they wear in Saudi Arabia." "Haven´t you heard him? He works every evening. I don´t think Taylor could hide her being so hot even under a caftan. He has to find a balanced way between work and Taylor." "Yeah, maybe, but I will get a burka for you." Seth said as he leaned in to kiss her and Summer hit him on the arm. "Promise to do it soon." she said and sneaked into their big bed. "Not the burka, you idiot." She giggled at Seth's surprised look.
"Hey man, I feel the need for some Ryan/Seth time, what do you think, can you make it for a quick lunch?" "Yeah but we were at you place last night, what could have been happening during the night? Did Summer kick you out?" "Very funny bro but its more about you." Ryan chuckled. "I definitely didnt get kicked out last night." "Ew. Stop it and be at the Italian around your corner."
"You run with Taylor?" Ryan´s voice was disbelieving. "You shouldn´t do such hot drawing of my girlfriend!" His voice turned slowly from disbelief to annoyance. "What is this about?" he demanded by giving Seth a stare. Seth shifted uncomfortably in his seat. "Seth!" "Hey dude, calm down, don´t go mad at me. I need a cool drink first." "Seth, what is it! Why are you picturing Taylor like a sex goddess?" Annoyance turned into anger. "You know the guys working with me? Aiden, Brian and Mark? You have met them at several parties." Seth looked nervously around. This hadn't started too well. Ryan was already angry and didn't even know the story. "Yeah, and?" "Well they go running every morning in the park. Together. Around seven." "And you run with them?" "No, man, no. I'm Jewish. Ive got nothing to do with this. I, I umm, I just was around when they started to talk about that hot girl in the park and this for two weeks now. And then, yesterday, I found that on the table." Ryan stared at the sketch. "On who's table?" "That doesn't really matter, man" Seth tried to calm Ryan down. "Doesn´t matter? A guy is portraying my girl like that and it doesn't matter? I mean, what if it was Summer? Half naked and so damn beautiful?" Ryan had started to crumble his napkin and anger was radiating off him. "What do you want to tell me, Seth?"
Seth took a deep breath. "Listen, its just, you work so long hours. And Taylor always is on her own." "What? Are you telling me Taylor is going out with someone else? No, I wouldn´t believe that!" "No, Ryan man, calm down, she is not, of course. She loves you. But Aiden said, they see her in the park every morning and by now there are the three of them and two more guys Aiden doesn't know, waiting for her to appear. And they are sure she is single. So hot and always alone, you know. I mean in the park. And Mark, don´t hit me, hes falling for her." Ryan stared at Seth. Hist hands were balled into fists. "I have to work" he said through clenched teethes. "Taylor is sound with it. Even with the long hours. And we do have sex." Ryan blushed. Seth wriggled in his seat. "This is not so much about Taylor," Seth said slowly "more about the guys." Ryan frowned at Seth. "You know, showing presence. Kinda like marking your property." Ryan snorted "You want me to pee on her leg in public?" Seth smiled. "You've got the idea man. Maybe a little bit more subtle." They both laughed. "Okay man, Seth, thanks for telling me. Things are so good lately. You know, shes the one for me. Ill do something to make sure she won´´t forget it."
He had told her he had to be on a site very early. He had put some dark pants on and a black sweatshirt with a hood. He smiled to himself as this reminded him of Taylor stalking him. He left his car where Taylor would not see it and went into the park. Four men were already at the corner were Taylor had to come by. The fifth was slowly coming towards their group. They greeted each other and pretended to warm their bodies up before the run. Ryan noticed what a good place this was for watching someone. The smooth path was visible for about half a mile. So they had full view at Taylor coming towards them and then she was visible for a long while when she had passed by them. Ryan felt anger rush through him at the watching men. "Bastards" he muttered. And then she came. He saw her car stop and Taylor climbing out of it. She looked hot. He couldn't blame the guys. Taylor stood beside her car and started to stretch her legs. Her long smooth slender legs. Ryan's mouth went dry. She shouldn't wear tight track pants that only covered her butt. And she shouldn't wear such a mini top. Under no circumstances should she wear anything else then a long thick coat. He heard the other guys sigh. And then Taylor started. She slowly came closer. Ryan couldn't take his eyes of her bouncing breasts and he was sure the other guys couldn't either. She run by, saying a cheerful good morning to everyone and smiled and he heard the choked answers given by the others. He watched her slowly disappear, her braided pigtail bouncing, her fine ass moving smoothly. As the others too, Ryan couldn´t take his eyes away from Taylor before she was gone. Then he turned towards the guys and saw them standing there, a bit lost and still somehow enchanted. His anger had dissolved. There was nothing to be angry about, it wasn't really their fault. He nodded towards them and headed home.
"What are you doing up so early in the morning?" a surprised Taylor stared at Ryan. "I should do something. I dont feel fit anymore." he lied. "You were fit last night Mister three times." Taylor giggled and Ryan reached out to draw her in his arms. He kissed her "I love you" he said "but I think it is too cold to wear this kind of clothes." Taylor looked at him. "You think I shouldnt wear that? You think I am too fat for that?" "No, no" Ryan choked out" its just too cold. I got something else for you to wear." He pointed to a shopping bag beside the table. "Put that on, please, and lets go."
He made sure he had his hand on her waist while they were stretching and he gave her a long and passionate kiss with his hands all over her before they started to run. And he greeted them loud and cheerful.
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