Hello everybody! This is something that I've been thinking about for a little while now. I was inspired by Maroon 5 album Songs about Jane. This is just my version of Summer/Seth relationship. Without Anna. Plus some things will happen. Marissa broke up with Luke, but they didn't go to Tijuana. School started. So, basically the story starts after The Girlfriend episode (if you ignore the school thingy... hehehe...). I hope you'll like it. Oh, and please review!
Italics are for thoughts.
Bold italics are for lyrics.
Summary: What would Seth/Summer relationship look like if Anna hadn't existed? Another point of view inspired by Maroon 5 Songs about Jane.
Dislaimer: I don't own anything from The OC, Josh Schwartz does. And I don't own any of the songs, Maroon 5 does. And I'm happy because of it… hehehe
Chapter 1 - Shiver
Seth walked into Harbour High with Ryan.
"...And then she kissed me." He was talking about his latest Summer event to his brother. Not to mention the only worth talking about. Ryan looked at him.
"She kissed you?" Seth nodded. "Great. You're making some progress." Ryan smiled and looked at Marissa and Summer coming to them.
"Oh, and I thought this day will be a blast." Summer said to Marissa and gave Seth a fake smile.
"Hey guys!" Marissa greeted them and Ryan nodded in return.
"Summer." Seth grinned "How are you today?"
"I was good until I saw you." She answered quickly looking back at him.
"Ouch..." he pretended to look hurt. "That was low."
"I hope." She laughed and turned to Marissa. "Come on Coop, we're gonna be late."
Marissa smiled to Ryan and followed Summer.
"See ya Summer!" Seth said after her and looked back at Ryan smiling. Ryan just shook his head and went to his class.
You build me up
You knock me down
Provoke a smile
And make me frown
You are the queen of runaround
You know it's true
"Cohen!"
"Summer?" he said turning around to see her walking over to him.
"Yeah... Umm... I thought if you could help me with that biology project we're doing." She asked him nervously. It was a little bit embarrassing to ask Seth for a favor, but she had to do it. And she kinda wanted. "Actually, I wanted to ask you to do it together."
Seth raised his eyebrows.
"You want me to do that project with you?"
"Am I speaking Japanese or what?" she looked at him and then waved her hand. "Oh, forget it." She turned around to leave him, but he stopped her.
"Wait. I didn't say I won't. Cause I want to. You know that I want to. Yeah. Of course I'll do it. But... why me?"
She shrugged.
"I just don't want to spend time with all those dorks in that class." She said. "God, I'll never understand why out of all classes biology is like full of dorks... is it like a magnet for geeks?" she shook her head with a disgusted look on her face.
"So, you don't consider me as a dork." He smiled. "And you want to spend time with me?"
"God Cohen, no... You're just not as bad as the rest of that class is. And you're like the only one I know there, so..."
"I'm not bad, ha?"
"You know, considering what I just said there is nothing you should be proud about." She said smirking and turned around. She started to walk away, but then turned around. "Oh, yeah, I'll come to your place around 6. Is that ok?"
"Sure." He answered watching her leave. "This is gonna be great!" he said to himself and smiled.
You chew me up
And spit me out
Enjoy the taste
I leave in your mouth
You look at me
I look at you
Neither of us know what to do
"Why are you all dressed up?" Ryan looked at Seth suspiciously.
Seth gave him a wikkid smile.
"Oh, Ryan, that would be because I have an important guest."
Ryan gave him a look.
"Do I want to guess?"
"Dunno... I'll save your time." He smiled and whispered. "Summer."
"Summer?" Ryan said giving him his you're-kidding-look and Seth nodded. "Ok. Do I want to know what have you done to her to make her come?... Wait... you got her drunk!"
"You're really not good at guessing." Seth shook his head. "She offered to come herself."
"Mate, I think that you should forget about her. The girl is on drugs... she may be dangerous or something. She may cause you problems."
"Ha ha... we have a new comedian in family. Well, one is enough, so back off bro." Seth said. "Alright I'll tell you... she asked me to do some biology project together, so..."
"Ok, now that makes sense. And that's cool. After all she did pick you. Wait. Why did she pick you?"
"I'm less dorky then the other dorks in the class."
"Wow, that's actually a compliment."
"Maybe." Seth shrugged, but smiled.
"Maybe there's something there."
"Thanks mate, I hope so." Seth grinned. "So, what do you say? How do I look?"
"Overdressed for studying." Ryan laughed.
"So, I should take everything off and stay in my boxers? I don't wanna look cheep you know."
"And you don't want to make her run away and never talk to you again, right?" Ryan laughed.
"You said I was overdressed." Seth looked at him.
"Yeah, I think that t shirt and jeans would be enough." Ryan said looking at Seth's long sleaved shirt and sweater.
"Finally some help. Thanks. I'm going to change." Seth said walking out of the pool house.
Ryan smiled.
"This is gonna be great!" he said out loud laying back on his bed.
"I'm gonna get it. It's Summer." Seth said going to the door leaving Kirsten and Sandy looking at each other and mouthing 'Summer?'
"Hey Cohen." Summer said coming in.
"Summer." He smiled following her.
"Summer, hi." Sandy and Kirsten came out of the kitchen.
"Hello Mr and Mrs Cohen." She smiled.
"We'll be in my room." Seth said leading Summer to his room.
"Ok." Sandy said. They watched them disappear and looked at each other.
"Is that Summer? The Summer?" Kirsten asked.
"Yep. You saw her well." Sandy laughed.
Ryan came into the kitchen.
"Who was that?"
"Summer."
"Oh." Ryan smiled.
"You're not surprised?" Sandy looked at him.
"She and Seth are doing some project together."
"Project." Sandy looked at Kirsten raising his eyebrows. She smiled.
Summer was sitting on Seth's bed. She took out her books, placed them on her lap and looked at Seth. He was looking at her not moving.
Summer, you're the most beautiful girl I've ever met. You're perfect. I look at you and I shiver, I feel butterflies messing with my stomach and I can't believe you're here, in my room, wanting tostudy with me. This is just too good to be true.
"Well, don't just stand there and stare at me." She said moving a little bit on his bed, so he could sit beside her.
"Umm... yeah, ok... thanks."
"Cohen. You're such a dork." She laughed shaking her head.
"Hey, I thought we agreed that you're doing this project with me because I'm NOT dork."
"I never said that."
"Yeah right. Whatever." He said taking his books and opening one of them. "Ok, so from where we should begin?"
Summer was looking at him.
"You're not mad because I called you a dork?" she asked.
"What? No." he answered shaking his head now.
"You didn't convince me."
"Ok. I'm not mad, cause I know I'm not a dork, so your opinion can't change my mind." He lied.
She laughed.
"Cohen, you're a lousy liar."
"And you think high of yourself." He blurted out.Ok, what was that? Idiot. "I mean, it's not a bad thing, you should think high of yourself cause... cause... I do." He paused. "God, I'm a dork." He shook his head.
"I'm glad you agree." She giggled a little. "Ok, let's work." She looked back at her book.
There may not
Be another way to your heart
So I guess I'd better find a new way in
I shiver when I hear your name
Think about you but it's not the same
I won't be satisfied 'till I'm under your skin
They were studying for a quite while now, so they decided to take a break. Seth went downstairs and brought some food and drink. Meanwhile Summer spotted Captain Oats.
"Cohen, who is this?" she asked when he entered lifting the plastic horse.
Seth asked his eyebrow.
"Awww, Summer... You bought me... a plastic horse? That's sweet. A little bit weird but sweet."
She gave him a look.
"Stop fooling around and answer the question. You seem like an old friends." She looked at Captain Oats.
"We are actually. And his name is Captain Oats." He said quickly.
"He would be a good match for Princess Sparkle." Summer said to herself quietly.
"What?" Seth looked at her. "Who's Princess Sparkle?"
"I wasn't talking to you." Summer looked at him quickly and put Captain Oats back to his place.
"Oh, come on now. I introduced you to Captain Oats. When I'm gonna meet Princess Sparkle?"
"I don't know. Never?"
"Oh, Summer, I'll meet her." He nodded. "Of course I will. And I know you want that too."
"Yeah, right." She rolled eyes. "Cohen, I would really love to know in what world you're living, cause it must be great."
"Believe me, it is." He looked at her eyes. "And it's called Pre-Summerland."
She stared at him while her face was changing its color into bright red.
"You know, I'm not in Summerland yet, it's like I'm waiting in front of it. I'm waiting for door to open. I'm positive it will happen, it's just a matter of time." He said still looking at her.
Immobilized by the thought of you
Paralyzed by the sight of you
Hypnotized by the words you say
Not true but I believe 'em anyway
"Ok, I guess it happened sooner then I thought." He managed to say when she broke the kiss.
She looked at him suddenly afraid. What have I done?
"Oh, no no no no no. NO Cohen. This doesn't mean anything." She said looking at him. "Got it?"
"Sure." He answered. "Ok."
"Forget about it!"
"About what?" he looked at her confused.
"Good." She looked at the clock. "Look at the time... I have to go." She stood up.
"Ok, see ya tomorrow then. Same time?" he asked standing up as well.
"No, ummm... I have some plans, I can't make it tomorrow." He raised his eyebrow at her. "I think that we should finish the project by ourselves." She added.
He wanted to say something but nodded frowning.
"Ok, cool. See ya in school Cohen." She said and disappeared behind the front door.
Seth sighed looking at the floor.
I'll step into Summerland. One day. I will. And that will be great.
There may not
Be another way to your heart
So I guess I'd better find a new way in
I shiver when I hear your name
Think about you but it's not the same
I won't be satisfied 'till I'm under your skin