A/N: This one shot was the first OC story I ever wrote. I hope you like it, a little blast from the past.

Ryan couldn't get the image out of his mind/ Marissa and Luke. Back together. Why didn't he ask her to the party first? Why couldn't he get her out of his mind?

Ryan laid limply on the pool house bed, listening to Seth's iPod. It wasn't helping though; Marissa was all he could think about. Her gorgeous sapphire eyes, cute smile, wavy hair and Luke's arm wrapped around her. When Ryan saw Luke and Marissa at he bar earlier all he anted to do was punch Luke, take Marissa in his arms and she would never let go.

Yeah right, like that was going to happen…

"…he manages wealth…as a JOB!"

Marissa wasn't exactly listening to Summer drabble on about bank brokers. She was a bit pre occupied, wondering if she made the right choice. Was Luke the one she was meant to be with?

"So you chose Luke huh? Chino didn't stand a chance…"

Then there was Ryan. They guy she almost kissed. Why was he making her feel this way? Ever since they met in the driveway she always felt a spark between them.

"…you guys are all over each other. Oh my god did you? Did it happen?..."

"No!" Marissa immediately cut in. Luke and her were far from ready to have sex, because…because she didn't …love him. She loved Ryan Atwood.

"…well you better get a move on because he is not going to wait forever." Summer left the bathroom as Marissa wondered what she was going to do…

The next song played and Ryan's heart wouldn't stop hurting. It soon dawned on him…he loved Marissa Cooper, ever since he saw her for the first time.

But now it's too late…

Ryan thought painfully, who was he kidding? She was too good for me anyway. I'm just the kid from Chino.

I have to see him

Marissa thought excitedly as she left the bathroom. She had to tell him how she felt, tonight.

She's gone

Ryan repeated to himself and each time his heart broke.

When she reached the pool house, her heart felt like it was going to pop out of her chest. Anxiously her hand shook as she opened the door, in anticipation.

Ryan miserably stared at the ceiling and tried to block out the noise of the party outside, a sweet voice, however, suddenly filled the pool house.

"Ryan?"

It was her…

"Marissa." He spoke softly, hoping this wasn't a dream.

"I…I just…tell…" Marissa was lost for words as they gazed into each others eyes, slowly coming closer.

Ryan had never felt more connected with a single person in his lifetime, not they way he did now with Marissa. They were searing into each others souls as they stood still.

Finally Marissa broke the heated silence

"I just wanted you to know, I…I've made up my mind…"

Great, so she came all the way here, to rub my nose in it. She chose Luke.

"You're staying with Luke." Ryan sighed as he looked to the ground.

"No." Marissa smiled slightly as Ryan immediately looked up.

"No?" I'm definitely hearing things

"Ryan…"Marissa started as she moved closer to him, "I want you."

Ryan stood still, amazed by what he had just heard. Here was Marissa Cooper telling him she chose him over Luke.

"Wha…what?" Ryan had to make sure, but before he could think Marissa leaned forward softly kissed Ryan's lips. Finally he came back down to earth, and deepened the kiss, slowly moving his hand behind Marissa's back as she thread hers around his neck.

Needing air, they broke breathlessly, as Marissa leaned her forehead against his, "I want to be with you..."

That was all Ryan needed to hear as they both slowly kissed again, and giggling fell on the pool house bed, oblivious to the party still going on outside.