Seth and Summer – The Wedding
They're getting married. Something Summer never thought would never happen.
"I can't believe it Coop. It's happening!"
"Nervous?"
"Yeah, I think I am a little bit. What if he doesn't show up?" Summer pulled a face.
Marissa Cooper rolled her eyes. "He'll turn up. Don't worry."
"Man, what if she doesn't turn up? She realises that being with me for the rest of her life isn't as appealing as she thought?"
"Would you relax, please?" Said Ryan Atwood Cohen, Seth's best man as he fixed up his tie.
"No, I can't relax… God, I hope she's there. I know I don't deserve her after leaving six years ago."
"She'll be there man, don't worry."
"I hope you're right." Seth sighed and shut the door.
Yep, today was the wedding of Seth Cohen and Summer Roberts. Who'd have thought it, eh?
Part one – Butterflies
Seth stood at the alter, feeling more nervous than he ever had before in his life.
He had dreamed of this moment more than a thousand times and now it had become reality. Summer Roberts in less than five minutes from now (hopefully) would become his wife.
When he proposed, he wasn't that nervous actually because they had talked about it already. Summer pointed out the engagement ring she wanted, like a million times to Seth whenever they were out, and he knew it was only a matter of time.
It was just a case of when.
After all their ups and downs, they got back together six months after Seth's return from Portland. They took it slow, they had fun, they went to college and two years ago, when they both set up businesses of their own and found a place together, he proposed at a surprise party for her.
She had cried a lot, but they were happy tears. They kissed, and then Seth slipped the ring on her finger. It fitted perfectly.
Summer was perfect in every way. Seth found out all of her hidden depths and the things that made her who she was. She was like an angel but an angel hiding behind a mask.
Her life wasn't perfect, but she was. No matter what life threw at her, she could handle it.
Seth bought out the real Summer, and opened her heart.
This was it, Summer thought to herself as she picked up her bouquet; Open lilies and white roses, her favourite. She inhaled deeply.
You ready sweetheart?" Asked her father, emerging from the shadows. She gave a big smile.
"Yes I'm ready. Thanks for doing this daddy."
"Anything for you sweetheart. I love you."
"Love you too daddy. Remember, you don't have to let go."
He smiled into the eyes of his twenty-four year old daughter, realising his baby had all grown up.
"You look beautiful." He said, meaning it and bought down her veil over her head.
"Thanks daddy." Summer linked her arm with his, ready to walk down the aisle.
"Coop! She cried, "I'm ready."
Marissa came running in and stopped in her tracks as she caught sight of Summer.
"Wow, you look beautiful Sum." The two girls hugged, and then as the wedding march began to play Marissa broke away to get the back of her dress.
The dress was divine, it hung loosely in all the right places, and just very simple and flowing with the train at the back covered in beads and sequins.
Summer had her hair clipped up like she did at the SnO.C, with the veil over her face. She was ready; ready to marry the love of her life. She felt that an angel had been placed at her feet, in the form of Seth Cohen. With a smile, she took her father's arm and they made their way into the church.
Her beauty astounded everyone as Summer heard the faint gasps from her audience, and the way Kirsten Cohen's eyes filled with tears of admiration and happiness. It was as clear as crystal. Summer smiled especially to her, as she had seen her as her mother all her life.
Neil Roberts let his daughter go and lifted up her veil. He turned to Seth, paused and then they shook hands.
"Now, if we're all ready to begin, we are here today to celebrate the marriage of Summer Marina Roberts and Seth Ezekiel Cohen."
"Ezekiel?" Summer frowned at Seth.
"What? I am Jewish." He shrugged.
"Do you, Summer Marina Roberts, take the Seth Ezekiel Cohen to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
"Yes, I believe I do." She smiled radiantly at Seth.
"And do you, Seth Ezekiel Cohen, take the Summer Marina Roberts to be your lawfully wedded wife?"
"Yes, I believe I do." He beamed back at her. Everyone applauded and then the minister called for silence.
"Please, Please. Could we have the rings?"
There was a pause of deadly silence in the church. Sandy elbowed Ryan.
"That's you son."
"Oh, right, sorry." Ryan put on his most apologetic smile and took the rings out of his pocket.
"Thank you. I believe you two have your own vows?"
"That is correct." Seth turned to the minister. Then he turned back to Summer and took hold of her hand.
"Up until now, I've only ever dreamt of this moment. I still can't quite actually believe you're still here, after… well no, at all really. If anyone had told me in high school that I, Seth Cohen would end up being the one marrying you, Summer Roberts, I wouldn't have believed him or her. Summer, you are my life, my happiness, everything I need. You make me complete. I want to spend the rest of my life with you making you feel the same way." He slipped the gold band onto her finger.
"Seth… Summer's voice broke as her eyes blossomed with tears… I love you, with you I feel safe and you are my complete. I can't ask for anymore. As for high school, I'm sorry for everything I put you through, but the only way is forward, and that is our life together, as one." She cried small tears as she slipped the ring onto his finger and looked out to her father, and Kirsten, who dabbed her tears with a handkerchief.
"I love you." He whispered as she put the ring on.
"Love you too." She whispered.
Finally, they were married and nothing could tear them apart.
Part 2 - Happiness
Seth and Summer were now back at home after their 2-week honeymoon in the Seychelles.
"Aww, it was perfect Cohen."
"I know… you are more tanned than I've ever seen you, Mrs Seth Cohen."
"Oh oh… funny."
"You know me…"
Seth winced.
"What's wrong?" Summer asked, noticing his expression.
"My back is killing me… let's just make it over the threshold. And quick."
"Hey!" She laughed and gently slapped his arm.
"Ok, ok… Welcome home Summer Cohen." Seth opened the door to an array of presents.
"Oh wow Seth! More wedding gifts?"
"No actually… These are all for you. This is how much you mean to me, and to me, you worth more than these presents combined."
Summer was touched. She kissed her husband and he gently put her down.
Red rose petals trailed the floor with the presents in between.
"I can't believe you did this." She exclaimed in awe. She sat down cross-legged on the floor and took it all in.
Seth smiled down at her and she took his hand.
"Come help me unwrap."
"The only thing I want to unwrap right now is you." She laughed and he pulled her up.
"This is like a dream come true for me, Summer. I don't wanna miss a moment of it."
"Then let's go." She said seductively and kissed him, sucking on his bottom lip.
He groaned and pulled her to him harder, reaching up her t-shirt and unhooked the back of her bra. When it came undone, it fell to the floor and Summer couldn't wait to get her t-shirt off.
"Cohen… She panted, "why is this belt buckle so damn hard to undo?"
"Well then… let me do it." He smiled sexily. It fell to the floor and Summer began taking off his t-shirt.
"Have you been working out?" She murmured as she felt his abs.
"What are you talking about… This comes naturally baby." He kissed her and his hands slid down her back then to her butt.
"Mmm, no more talking now Cohen…"
"Whatever you say Summer."
The two giggled like love struck teenagers and fell back onto the bed.
9 Months later
"Well done Summer, you have a healthy and beautiful baby girl."
"Wow. She looks so perfect."
"Do you have a name?" Asked the midwife.
Summer shook her head. "We haven't decided yet." She looked up at Seth, who smiled and stroked her hair.
"Ok, well I'll just put Baby Girl Cohen for now." She smiled and placed her in the incubator.
Summer stroked Seth's hand and whispered, 'She's a part of you and me. Thank you Cohen."
"My pleasure." He smiled back.
Exhausted, after a ten-hour birth, Summer fell asleep as Seth continued stroking her hair.
"I love you Summer."
On hearing this, Summer stroked his hand once more with a smile. "Love you too."