Disclaimer: I still don't own the OC.. it would be amazing if I did, though..

Author's Note: Okay, like I've already said, the chapters will continue getting longer, but after more letters and stuff, so hang in there!

Mrs. Caragiannis walked around the buzzing classroom, with a large envelope in her hands. 'These are the responses from the other high school. I will hand them out, as they have your names on them.'

Everyone looked around in surprise. Nobody had expected responses from, them that quickly.

'Seth?' she called, holding out a letter. He got up from his seat at the back of his class, accepted his letter. He opened it with curiosity, English wasn't supposed to be this interesting, was it? Seth scanned it quickly, and pulled out a pen.

October 21st, 2007

Dear Summer,

It's nice to meet you too. So you're a popular nerd, eh? Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with that, but it isn't what you would expect. But a lawyer is cool; my dad is one. Okay, comic books. By the end of this assignment, you will be a big fan. I'll make sure of it. And about the sports? It's a good thing that you aren't a fan. Competitive sports aren't a good thing.

So you're a girl? I would have never known. Just kidding. But books are cool. And you paint? I have a cousin who is a famous artist. We don't talk to her, but that means that I have connections… technically.

Okay, so my hobbies include reading comic books, playing video games, and sailing on my boat. That's about it. On my iPod, I have lots of Alternative and Indie/Pop. And for movies, I'm more of a critic than an enjoyer. I like Star Wars, I'm not going to lie, but I also like comedies.

As for you, what kind of music do you like? Favourite books? Movies? But be prepared for me to make fun of you. Not you specifically, but your choices. That's what you get for choosing my letter! Kidding.

Later,

Seth.

'You're liking this assignment, Seth?' Mrs. Caragiannis asked, breaking his concentration that he had had while writing his letter.

'Um, yeah.' He responded, unable to think of anything else to say.

'Good. You don't usually even hand in your assignments, so this is an improvement. Maybe you'll even pass this term!' She said, smiling largely.

'Thanks. I guess. I actually think that I like it. My pen-pal sounds really cool.'

'Good.' His teacher said, walking towards her desk.

Seth just shook his head in disbelief, from the lack of conversation between student and teacher, and walked out of the classroom.