When Love and Death Embrace
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It was early Saturday morning and Ryan Atwood was lying restlessly in bed. His alarm had gone off several times before he finally decided he should get up. In the morning, usually immediately, his thoughts drifted to a certain 'brown haired" girl, but today was different. His mind was preoccupied with the "BIG GAME". Next Friday his soccer team played their BIG rivals... the Panthers, and on TOP of that he was told that scouts from various colleges were going to be attending. Although Ryan knew that money wasn't an issue when you were apart of the Cohen family, he still felt it was important he get some type of scholarship in soccer. He wasn't exactly use to having money and doubted he ever would be. He was really worried about Friday's game. He had really come a long way in making a name for himself in the Orange County community. He had gone from a trouble-making criminal from Chino, to a well respected -all star soccer captain. He had lead his team too many victories and hoped to do the same Friday. It was unusual for him to be nervous for a game but lately Ryan had been feeling sluggish and tired. He just figured it was apart of being a teenager and trying to balance his social life, school and soccer. But he couldn't afford to feel tired or be sluggish anymore. This was too big of a game to screw up now... it was now or never.
Although Ryan was concerned about his up coming game, He decided to push his thoughts aside and focus on what today was really about. LOVE. Yes, today was Valentines Day. A day that in the past he usually dreaded, but not this year. This year he had someone to celebrate with. Not just anyone, but the only one for him, Marissa Cooper. Today he was going to sweep her off her feet and reassure her of the depth of their love.
It was around 7 when Ryan had picked Marissa up at her father's apartment. He knocked on the door and was not prepared for what he was about to see. There stood his beautiful Marissa in a white dress that fit her body perfectly. Her brown hair hung loosely around her shoulders. She was breath- taking.
" Hey... Wow.. you look.. Wow..." Ryan stuttered. He saw her everyday and yet her beauty still stunned him. She literally made him weak in the knees. " Thanks, you look quite handsome yourself." Marissa laughed. "Come on in, I just have to grab my purse. My dads in the kitchen if you want to say hi" she added as she left the room.
As Ryan attempted to make his way into the kitchen he was suddenly overcome with a feeling of dizziness and decided to take a seat on the couch. As he started to gain his composure, Jimmy Cooper walked in. Jimmy was not only his girlfriend's father, but his soccer coach too. He and Jimmy had almost always had a pretty good relationship on and off the field. He related with Jimmy on many levels. He knew what it was like to be considered an outcast in the eyes of the Orange County socialites. When Jimmy was caught embezzling money from his client's funds he was fired and out of a job. Becoming the new Head Coach of the soccer team was about the only job he had the credentials for, being that he was quiet the soccer player in high school.
"Hey Ryan, you don't look so well. Better rest up before Friday's BIG game" Jimmy stated.
"Oh no Jimmy, I'm fine. Just a little tired that's all. No need to worry about Friday, I'm more ready then I'v ever been. Those Panthers aren't going to no what hit them." Ryan reassured.
"That's the spirit. I have a few new plays I want to show y---" Jimmy started but was interrupted by Marissa. "Do you guys ever stop talking about SOCCER? I swear all I ever hear anymore is how important this game on Friday is. Cant we PLEASE drop it for TODAY since its Valentines Day guys?" Marissa pleaded.
How could they say no to the one person they both loved so much? Sure, soccer was one interest they both shared but the main thing that Ryan and Jimmy had in common was the love they had for Marissa.
"Sure honey, you guys better get going. I'm sure Ryan has a great night planned for you. Goodnight, have a nice time. I love you." Jimmy said as he ushered the young couple out the door. "Oh my, what I would give to be young and in love again" he thought as he watched his daughter get into the car and drive away
BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP !!!
It was early Saturday morning and Ryan Atwood was lying restlessly in bed. His alarm had gone off several times before he finally decided he should get up. In the morning, usually immediately, his thoughts drifted to a certain 'brown haired" girl, but today was different. His mind was preoccupied with the "BIG GAME". Next Friday his soccer team played their BIG rivals... the Panthers, and on TOP of that he was told that scouts from various colleges were going to be attending. Although Ryan knew that money wasn't an issue when you were apart of the Cohen family, he still felt it was important he get some type of scholarship in soccer. He wasn't exactly use to having money and doubted he ever would be. He was really worried about Friday's game. He had really come a long way in making a name for himself in the Orange County community. He had gone from a trouble-making criminal from Chino, to a well respected -all star soccer captain. He had lead his team too many victories and hoped to do the same Friday. It was unusual for him to be nervous for a game but lately Ryan had been feeling sluggish and tired. He just figured it was apart of being a teenager and trying to balance his social life, school and soccer. But he couldn't afford to feel tired or be sluggish anymore. This was too big of a game to screw up now... it was now or never.
Although Ryan was concerned about his up coming game, He decided to push his thoughts aside and focus on what today was really about. LOVE. Yes, today was Valentines Day. A day that in the past he usually dreaded, but not this year. This year he had someone to celebrate with. Not just anyone, but the only one for him, Marissa Cooper. Today he was going to sweep her off her feet and reassure her of the depth of their love.
It was around 7 when Ryan had picked Marissa up at her father's apartment. He knocked on the door and was not prepared for what he was about to see. There stood his beautiful Marissa in a white dress that fit her body perfectly. Her brown hair hung loosely around her shoulders. She was breath- taking.
" Hey... Wow.. you look.. Wow..." Ryan stuttered. He saw her everyday and yet her beauty still stunned him. She literally made him weak in the knees. " Thanks, you look quite handsome yourself." Marissa laughed. "Come on in, I just have to grab my purse. My dads in the kitchen if you want to say hi" she added as she left the room.
As Ryan attempted to make his way into the kitchen he was suddenly overcome with a feeling of dizziness and decided to take a seat on the couch. As he started to gain his composure, Jimmy Cooper walked in. Jimmy was not only his girlfriend's father, but his soccer coach too. He and Jimmy had almost always had a pretty good relationship on and off the field. He related with Jimmy on many levels. He knew what it was like to be considered an outcast in the eyes of the Orange County socialites. When Jimmy was caught embezzling money from his client's funds he was fired and out of a job. Becoming the new Head Coach of the soccer team was about the only job he had the credentials for, being that he was quiet the soccer player in high school.
"Hey Ryan, you don't look so well. Better rest up before Friday's BIG game" Jimmy stated.
"Oh no Jimmy, I'm fine. Just a little tired that's all. No need to worry about Friday, I'm more ready then I'v ever been. Those Panthers aren't going to no what hit them." Ryan reassured.
"That's the spirit. I have a few new plays I want to show y---" Jimmy started but was interrupted by Marissa. "Do you guys ever stop talking about SOCCER? I swear all I ever hear anymore is how important this game on Friday is. Cant we PLEASE drop it for TODAY since its Valentines Day guys?" Marissa pleaded.
How could they say no to the one person they both loved so much? Sure, soccer was one interest they both shared but the main thing that Ryan and Jimmy had in common was the love they had for Marissa.
"Sure honey, you guys better get going. I'm sure Ryan has a great night planned for you. Goodnight, have a nice time. I love you." Jimmy said as he ushered the young couple out the door. "Oh my, what I would give to be young and in love again" he thought as he watched his daughter get into the car and drive away
