Title: Standing on the Edge of Me
Author: Karleen
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Warner Brothers. I do not own The OC or any song (if there were) used in this fanfic. This was just written for fun. This is my first attempt at writing chapter long stories so please bare with me. This idea had just been lingering in my head so I decided to write it down. The story is of course about Seth and Summer. Your words are greatly appreciated, so please write a comment about what you thought.

Chapter 1 :: In Two Weeks

"You have to go to sleep sweetie, we have to wake up early tomorrow. We have to say good bye to mommy at the airport." said a man to his five year old daughter.

"Ok daddy." she said smiling as she climbed on her bed. "When is she coming back?"

"In two weeks, so you'll be with me until then. How do you feel about that?" He asked with smile.

"Happy." He tucked her in and kissed her goodnight.

"I am too." He turned around and dimmed the lights.

xxxxx

He was amazed how fast Samantha Elisse Cohen had grown. She's angelic in his eyes and no one can blame him. They were both twenty when they had her, by accident of course. He and Summer had broken up and after a while became good friends again. After the nana's death Seth became depressed and dissident. As scared as he said he was of her, he loved her dearly. Summer consoled him, she was the only one who understood him. It only took one drunken night to change both their lives forever.

Summer was frightened when she found out she was pregnant. They were still in college and they were going to be parents.

"We can't have a baby."

"I'll help you get through this Summer, just please think about it."

"...we're not even together."

"I know, but do you really want to have regrets later on?"

"The only regret I have was that one night." She said in a low voice. He looked at her with a pained expression.

"That night meant a lot to me. I thought it did for you too."

"It did mean a lot to me, Seth." she reached out for his hand. "I'm just not ready." she paused, "I'm scared."

"but you know that I'll do the best I can Summer, because even if we're not together, I still love and want what's best for you."

"I know." she looked down.

"Look, we don't have to be get back together. This is a lot for the both of us to take. With everything that went on, this one actually makes me want to look ahead."

Seth was very supportive and reassured her that he'd be at her constant call whenever she needed him.

They agreed not to go out with any one else during that time, but also agreed that they were not "technically" together during the pregnancy. They fought their attractions towards each other everyday even though they both knew that they were denying themselves happiness. They both had it embedded in their minds that this situation was for the best, especially for the baby.

xxxxx

Summer, now also twenty five, owns an advertising company. Not that she needed more money but the company she owns is one of the most popular in the business. She and her boyfriend Jason had been together for a couple of years. It had been a while since Summer had been with someone who didn't get scared when she mentioned that she has a daughter to her date. Summer wasn't sure that it was a good idea for them to see other people in the beginning but Seth insisted since he didn't want to sacrifice their friendship. He made it seem that he liked going out with other people but really it hurt him more than anything. He stopped trying and focused on his comic book company and their daughter. He told himself that Summer was happy with Jason, and if she was happy then he's happy for her. One thing he didn't know that Summer and Jason were having problems. Part of Summer just wanted to have someone and feels guilty around him sometimes. They occasionally fought but nothing out of the norm. They seemed happy yet she feels incomplete.

xxxxx

She had to go to New York for a business conference. She had asked Seth if she could leave Sam with him for two whole weeks and of course he was delighted more than anything. It was good that they lived near enough so Seth could drive Sam back to Summer. Seth usually gets her for three days and stays with Summer for the rest of the week. It was a hard arrangement, especially in the beginning of Summer and Jason's relationship. Somehow they managed to work this schedule to their advantage. Sam asked her father a perplexing question that took days before he could answer her. "Why are you and mommy not together in the same house like my friend's mommy and daddy?" He never really got around to the core of the answer but really wanted to tell her how it is, tell his daughter how he still loves her mother.

"Mommy!" Sam ran to her mother who picked her up with a hug.

"I'm going to miss you sweetie." Summer told her daughter as she gave her mini kisses. Seth watched from the background not wanting to break a beautiful moment they shared.

"Me too. Mommy why can't I come?" She said with a sad puppy face look.

"I would take you if I could. But I'm really going to be busy and won't be able to look after you. You're going to be with daddy for two whole weeks. Didn't you say that you were excited?"

"I am."

"Now be good ok?" Summer told her pride and joy and she put her down on the ground again. Seth finally came out of the background and said their good byes.

"Take care of yourself, don't work too hard." He told her firmly.

"Yes dad." Summer jokingly answered. "But seriously thanks for doing me this favor." He picks Sam up.

"Come on Summer, she is my daughter too. You know its never a problem when it comes to the munchkin." He kissed Sam on the cheeks and Summer smiled at them. "See you in two weeks."

to be continued...