Chapter 1

The night was warm and every thing seemed to be perfect on the beach Luke had his guitar and was playing some nice music while Ryan, Seth, Marisa, Summer, Anna and Taylor were sitting around a camp fire enjoying there senor skip day.

The day had been filled riding in Luke's boat skiing, swimming and just remembering all the good and bad times they had through there high school years relation ships break ups and new loves and forgotten loves.

Ryan and Marisa had decided that being friends was the only real shot they had at any kind of relationship and had decided to be just that close friends.

Seth and Summer finally called a truce realizing that their relationship was kind of like a candle it burned hot at the beginning but eventually burnt out and they would always remain good friends.

Luke and Anna had decided to both graduate from Harbor they both wanted to be with people that meant allot to them Luke was hopeful he could work things out with Marisa and Anna was willing to follow Seth to the end of the world the only problem was Taylor also was willing to follow Seth.

Summer wasn't sure what was out there for her she just new that whatever it was it was going to be amazing.

Marisa hadn't thought about a future but through it all she was happy Luke was back she hadn't realized that ever since her and Luke broke up that everything in her life fell to pieces and he was really the man for her and her proof was that everything they had been through they could remain true friends.

Seth was looking forward to going out east and starting a new life he was a little scared about being alone until Anna and Taylor had said they were both going to school in the east most people would find this weird but most things in Seth's life were weird and he felt right at home.

Ryan on the other hand had decided on going to a community college and staying with the Cohen's for the next two years Sandy and Kirsten had offered him a great chance to earn some money while going to school interning at the Newport Group this would give him a chance to save some money so when he actually had decided to go to a university he would have money and be able to focus on school and not have a job interfere.

I guess you could say this was the night everything had changed for all of them they were all looking for something and the night was perfect for every thing to change and the alcohol didn't help either.

Anna: hey Seth do you want to go for a walk?

Seth: And leave this perfect spot?

Anna: please.

Taylor was looking on as Seth stood up and dusted himself off and helped Anna to her feet.

Anna: we'll be back keep the fire going.

Luke: sure you aren't going to make your own fire?

With that the group gives a few whoops and cat calls and Seth and Anna start walking half in the water to feel the tide just touch there feet. When there far enough away from the group Anna stops and turns to Seth.

Anna: listen Seth I know how things have been lately and I'm not sure what you have going on with Taylor and me but I've been down this road before and I really don't want to be hurt again!

Seth looks at her and not sure how to respond he wraps arms around Anna and pulls her in for a big hug.

Seth: listen Anna with school coming up how can we be sure of what's going to happen. Right now I know it seems like the situation I put you in before but I'm not sure this is the right time for us to commit to each other.

Anna looks at Seth with big concerned eyes.

Seth: but I promise too be more open as to what's going on it'll be different this time around!

With that Anna hugs him as hard as she can.

Taylor listen Guys this has been a great day and I really need to get going I have so much prep work to get ready for the graduation ceremony.

Group protest a little awe c'mon Taylor it's Friday you have plenty of time. Taylor can see Seth and Anna embracing down the way.

Taylor: nope I really have to go (collects her things and goes).

Summer sees Taylor is upset and goes after her she catches up to her in the Cohen drive way.

Summer: Taylor you don't have to go anywhere!

Taylor: How do you do it? How do you see Seth with other women and stop yourself from getting jealous.

Back at the campfire Ryan finishes off his beer and starts to get up.

Ryan: well I don't know bout you guys but I'm not sleeping on this beach.

Luke: aw c'mon Chino you can stay a little longer.

Marisa: yeah if it would help we'll burn Luke's guitar next.

Ryan and Marisa share a laugh at Luke's expense.

Ryan: no guys it's been a long day I need to get to bed (with that Ryan walks up to the pool house).

Luke: and then there were two (he looks over at Marisa she gives him a smile) you were kidding about the guitar write?

Marisa: I would have to say you have gotten better.

With that Luke starts to play his guitar again.

As a slow Guitar ballet is playing we see Seth and Anna making out on his bed in his room and Summer counseling Taylor in the drive way and Ryan laying in bed staring at the ceiling then it cuts to Marisa snuggling up next to Luke on the beach as he plays his guitar. Taylor starts to drive off.

Summer decides she is going to talk to Seth about what he's doing to Taylor when she hears him and Anna giggling in his room this hurts Summer because even though they split up she hasn't been with any one since she is going to find out if Marisa is ready to leave as she starts to go past the pool house a light comes on she thinks the rest of the group came to the pool house from the beach as she opens the door she sees Ryan laying on his side with no shirt looking at brochures of schools.

Summer: hey.

Ryan looks up. Oh hey there all still down on the beach.

Summer: No Luke and Marisa must still be on the beach Anna and Seth are in his bedroom doing who knows what.

Ryan looks at her not sure what to say if he should say anything.

Ryan: Sorry to hear that.

They share a quiet moment just staring at each other.

Summer: you mind if I come in?

Ryan: yeah come in I'm just looking at some brochures.

Summer: so you seem to have it all figured out.

Ryan: Not really just want to make sure I make the right decisions.

Summer: I can respect that.

Ryan: so have you committed to any schools yet?

Summer: Not yet! I just thought I had the summer to figure it out.

Ryan: So you and Marisa are on the same page as far as that goes huh.

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