Chapter 1:
discalimer - i dont own the oc or have anything to do with iiit.
author's note---- here's the sequel to Nurture Me! it takes place about a year later. its chrismukkah and the crew is heading to whistler! you dont have to read nuture me to completely understand whats going on but it might help. but relationships have changed and it's not the same as last time. this story will have some more drama, mainly in the beginning, but there will still be a lot of hotness and fluff and all. i know i kind of blended little bits of the seasons together and i did it a little again but its pretty easy to catch on to so dont worry. i know theres a bit of a cliffhanger but itll all be in the next chapter. oh and itll probably end up in the M-section soon so make sure you check there! tell me what you guys think!
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Summer held the hand of her boyfriend as she walked along the boardwalk. The Christmas lights were up, shining along with the sunshine. His arms were holding her shopping bags full of her presents for friends.
They walked into a restaurant and right above the door was a little sprig of miseltoe. Summer giggled, stood on tip-toe and kissed his cheek. She closed her eyes, and for one second, things were different.
He was Seth.
But then she opened them and remembered everything that had torn the pair apart in the last few months.
"Summer?" said her new boyfriend, Zach.
She looked up and smiled. "Yeah, just zoned out for a sec."
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Seth, Sandy, Kirsten and Ryan all laughed and shared presents together in the family room. Seth was most excited of all, as Chrismukkah was his favorite holiday.
"Okay, now you two have a joint gift we haven't given yet," said Kirsten.
"Joint gifts, guys? Seriously? We're at that? Is next year cards?" Seth asked.
Sandy smiled but then said sternly, "Watch it, or you won't be getting anything next year."
Seth mock-gasped in response.
"The Coopers and us have decided to rent out a cabin in Whistler as a senior year Christmas present!"
Both Seth and Ryan grinned, imagining the fun they would be having.
"The Coopers too? So Marissa's coming?" Ryan asked, excitement in his tone. He and Marissa hit a rough patch last year. He told her that she had to choose -- him or drinking -- because he couldn't do this again after his mom. In a few months she was out of rehab and sober. After taking a month of being on her own after rehab, Ryan and Marissa got back together. They thought it was perfect timing, but their best friends had other things in mind.
Kirsten and Sandy both put a pause on their happiness.
Kirsten nodded, "Seth..."
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Summer rolled her eyes as she arrived at the airport. Here she was again, going to an amazing place with her best friend...and her ex. It was bound to be more than a little bothersome. Seth's feelings were more than similar. They caught each other's eyes and then looked away quickly.
And though neither of them would dare admit it, they were a little excited about the whole thing. Who knew what the week would have in store for them?
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The former Fab Four walked into the cabin, plunking down their bags.
"Oh. My. God!" Marissa squealed, jumping up and down with Summer.
"Oh my God, cabin doesn't even cover this thing!" Summer exclaimed.
The cabin had two stories. Complete with two bedrooms, a downstairs kitchen, living room, lounge, and even a hot tub on the back patio it was everything they asked for. It was nearby a ski resort and town and the four couldn't believe their luck. It was the perfect senior Christmas gift.
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Summer felt more than a little Deja Vu as she looked at herself in the bathroom mirror. Her light brown highlights meshed perfectly with her maroon astremyical cotton dress and brown weaved belt. She figured the brown high-heeled boots were a little impractical for clubbing, but she was used to heels anyway. She wished to herself that she wasn't going out alone. Summer was then knocked out of her thoughts as she heard the ringing of her cell phone. She rushed out of the bedroom-bathroom and pulled it quickly from her bag.
"Zach!" she said, a little breathless.
She looked up quickly, seeing Seth look at her. He turned away quickly and she made her way into the bathroom to talk. She tried to deny it, but she didn't feel so excited to talk to Zach anymore.
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Seth hated clubs. He never really liked them. The music he despised was at its highest volume, and the superficial teens were all around him. It wasn't his place. The only time he could remember enjoying a club was when he was with...
Summer.
His mind shot back to last year, dancing with her and then running into Anna. He felt a rush of heat as he remembered how they went to the beach after...and what they did. He looked behind him to see her, but she was still on the phone with her boyfriend. He turned back around and walked to the bar with Ryan. Maybe he just needed a drink.
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Summer slammed her phone together in annoyance. She was sick of Zach's talking about his family. He knew how insecure she felt but it was always brought up. Summer was starting to think he maybe just really didn't understand her. The only person she really thought got her completely was...
Seth.
She suddenly remembered this time last year. After running into Anna in the Caribbean, she ended up confessing her insecurities to him. He comforted her in every way. He made her feel whole and perfect the way she was. He never pressured into doing anything like all other boys did, but she never really minded. She felt almost embarrassed remembering the way she and Seth had spent their first week together. They were always touching. It wasn't like she stopped being attracted to him so much after their relationship progressed, just it was never as intense. A little too teenage, she thought. But Summer knew that if they were to be together again, it might go back to how it was atb the start. They had been apart for so long.
Summer felt herself gravitating torwards the bar. She rarely drank, but tonight she was defenitely going to. She eyed him at the bar, drinking and talking with Ryan, Seth rambling on and Ryan giving short responses and skeptical laughter in response. Things had changed. They'd broken up for a reason, and they couldn't go back.
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