Chapter 1- Welcome to Adulthood

Summary- Ryan and Marissa start there new life together, May involve a Death and a Little Person(Baby) Please Read and Review. Sequal to Senior Year.

Disclaimer- I don't own the OC or any of it's characters.

"It isn't bad." Marissa said as she look through the door way of the 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment that her and Ryan had chosen to live in while he went to school at NYU.

"I know it's not what your used to, but we'll make it work. It's what they give married couples who live on Campus and since I have to live on Campus my first year and I am not living without you." Kissing her. "Or you." He said kneeling down and kissing her 4 month pregnant belly.

Marissa smiled this life she was making with Ryan wasn't a mistake she knew in her heart.

"Man I need to sit down." Marissa said

"Well, uh Kirsten and Sandy should be coming and they had a U-haul and then Land Rover loaded down with Furniture." He said sitting on the floor. Marissa sat down next to him.

"Marissa, Ryan. So sorry we're late but it's hard to find parking around here and well the closest place with big enough space for the U-haul and Land Rover was 3 blocks away. Ryan looked out the window he could see that the parking around here was congested. He looked at Sandy "Well I guess until that space by the front door opens we can carry some things from the car." Sandy gave Ryan a look that meant Welcome to adulthood.

By 6:00 Ryan and Sandy had carried a the Tv, computers and anything else expensive that someone would want to steal. "Well one more trip to get blankets and Pillows cause it's looks we're sleeping on the floor tonight."Ryan said.

"You guys don't have to sleep here. Take our Room at the Mariott."

"No, No. We couldn't possible." Marissa gave him pleeding eyes and mouthed I am not sleeping on the floor."

Ryan said"We'll take it."

"Good, just check in under Seth's name he made the reservations for us on his computer."

They walked out to the street hand in hand. They hailed a cab and went to the hotel.

Finally after much carrying and shoving the apartment was looking great.

Sandy and Kirsten were standing by the door. "Ok, Sweetie, Take care of yourself. Don't forget to call." Kirsten said giving her son a hug.

"Don't Worry Mom." He said knowing that would make her happy.

"Oh Sweetie I love you." She kissed his forehead and headed for the stairs.

After Kirsten left Sandy handed Ryan 500 dollars "For Emergency's." He said Winkng.

"Take her out for a nice dinner." He said as they walked out to the hallway.

"Maybe."

"Love ya guys." He said waving from the curb.

"He went back upstairs to the apartment where Marissa was channel surfing."We need Cabel."

She said.

"Honey, your so cute." He sat down on top of her

They went to the bedroom. ")

The NEXT DAY

Ryan had to go to Class.

He tiptoed to the bathroom and took a shower. He carefully tiptoed to the closet. Put on a fresh Wife Beater and a Pair of Jeans and a Black T-shirt. He then walked carefully over to Marissa.

"Hey Marissa." She stirred.

"I gotta go to class."

"Ok, Love yah." She said barely awak.

"Love you too." He leaned down and kissed her cheek.

Ryan's first class was half way across town he hailed a cab.

He was right on time.

"It was introduction to the Human Form."

"It was required to become a doctor."

He sat there taking notes when a blonde guy he recognized as Luke walked in.

"Hey there, buddy didn't think I would see you here." He said.

"Mr. Ward, please don't be late again or you may not pass this class and please contain your conversation with Mr. Atwood till Class is over.

"Ok." He just sat down a smiled at Ryan.

God, a whole semester with Luke God Help me. Ryan said to himself.

Class was dismissed.

"Hey Ryan, what are you doing here?" Asked Luke as he caught up with Ryan

"I am going to go home and see Marissa."

"Oh Yeah I heard you to got married."

"Man, I can't believe you knocked 2 girls up." Ryan glared at Luke

"Oh Yeah theresa lied to you I forgot."

"Dude, Shut it."

"Ok OK."

"Well give Marissa my best."

"He said."

Marissa sat watching Passions. Dam there lives are so interesting. She thought.

Ryan walked in the door.

"Hey Sweetie." he said kissing her.

"Hey." She said.

"I missed you."

"Yea me too."

"Guess who's going here."

"Who?"

"He's Blonde."

"You." She said Laughing

"No. Luke."

"Luke?"

"Oh Great. I was hoping we were done with him.."

Just then the phone rang.

They let the answer Machine get it.

"Marissa, Ryan is anybody there.?" It was Jimmy

"Marissa sweetie. Your mom and Seth were in an accident."

"There in Critical Condition at the Newport Beach Hosptial."

"Oh My god." Marissa Said.

"Wow."

"You might want to come home." Marissa got up from the couch.

"Dad?"

"Marissa. Good your there. You need to come home. Seth and your mom might not make it.

"Dad, We'll be there tomorrow. Can you book us a flight."

"Sweetie, yes."

"Ryan, We have to go home."

"I know." He looked like he had been crying.