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Chapter 10

Ryan woke up and smiled when he saw Marissa, who laid sleeping in his arms. After all these years, when he had missed her so much, he could hardly believe that he was having her with him. The last night had been so amazing that Ryan wouldn't be surprised, if hewould haverecognized it had only been a dream after waking up. He smiled when he remembered how he had tickled and then kissed her. Having her in his arms was the best feelinghe had felt for a long time. They had kissed at the beach for a long time until they felt cold. He had stood up and pulled her up with him and then she had been going with him to his house like a matter of course. On the way, they had kissed constantly and they had hardly entered his house when they continued to kiss, making their way to the livingroom, where they ended up laying on the couch, still kissing. Some time or another they had fallen asleep there.

Marissa woke up and when she raised her head, she looked into a beautiful pair of crytalblue eyes, looking at her lovingly. Then the last night really hadn't been a dream...

Marissa: smiling Morning

Ryan: smiling Morning

Marissa: Wow, I can't believe that I'm waking up in your arms...

Ryan: I know, when I woke up I first thought thatI still would be dreaming.

Ryan looked at her and couldn't help but smile. She looked incredibly sexy, still drowsy, her hair messed up and her lips were slightly swollen from their kisses.

Ryan: You're so beautiful.

Marissa: Thanks. You don't look that bad, either.

She leaned in and gave him a quick kiss, but he held her tight, pulled her closer and kissed her. He placed his lips on hers, soft but strong though. She closed her eyes and enjoyed the feeling of his tongue meeting hers, causing a shiver going trough her spine. Suddenly the phone rang. Ryan continued to kiss her, only whispering into her mouth "The answering machine can get it". Sie heard a woman's voice and felt his whole body stiffen.

Lily: Ryan? It's me, Lily. I thought you'd come by. Okay Darling, I'm going to call your office, you're probably at work. Bye...

Ryan sighed. That was the last thing he needed. Marissa got loose and looked at him. He looked her straight in the eye and tried to smile encouragely.

Ryan: Don't think about her, I'm going to clear it up.

Marissa: Your girlfriend?

Ryan: Sort of...

Marissa: Oh, okay.

Ryan: Hey, don't care about it, she means nothing to me…

He put his arms around her neck and kissed her softly. Then it came to his mind.

Ryan: What about you? Is somebody waiting for you in NY?

Marissa: Sort of. But that's also nothing important. When I'm in NY next week, I'm going to see him and I wanted to break up anyway.

Ryan: half-smiling Okay come on, we shouldn't let this morning get spoiled. I have to go to work, because today I've got a meeting, but what about Dinner later? ...He smiled seductivly... And the rest of the day we can spend on the couch.

Marissa: laughing Sounds great, especially the couch part. Are you going to pick me up at Seth and Summer's? I have to take a shower and besides, Summer for sure's waiting for me already to hear what happened, after she tried to play the matchmaker...

Ryan: laughing I wish you could've seen the look on your face, when Summer said that she was tired...

Marissa: laughing embarassed I knew that you noticed what was going on.

Ryan: laughing Everybody would've noticed. But the look you shot her was delightful.

Marissa: I tried to stop her when I became aware of what she was about to do, but without success.

Ryan: grinning You know Summer, when she decides to do something, there's nothing you can do against it. But this time I'm grateful...

Marissa smiled, leaned in and kissed him. Then she stood up.

Marissa: Get up, you have to go to your office, The sooner you get there, the sooner we'll see each other again...

Summer was in the kitchen, when she saw a car coming up the driveway. She saw Ryan saying something to Marissa, then he kissed her and she got out of the car.

Marissa had hardly entered the house when Summer stood in front of her, grinning widely.

Summer: Morning. How are you? What happened?

Marissa: doing the innocent Oh, we were taking a walk.

Summer: Ahh, taking a walk. All night long? Come on, you know I'm dying of curiosity, so tell me!

Marissa couldn't help but laugh and told her with a few words what happened.

Summer: exited I told you, all you needed was some time alone. Oh Coop, I'm so happy for you two! She embraced Marissa, radiant with joy.

Marissa: But there was something.This morning, his girlfriend called, I think her name's Lily.

Summer: Oh God, I wouldn't refer to Lily as his girlfriend. She rather is a burdock and a pain in his neck he couldn't get rid of. You really don't have to worry about her. ... She considered a moment… What about Jake now?

Marissa: sighing He'll return from his businesstrip in two days and then he'll call me for sure. But I think, I should wait to break up with him, until I'm back in NY. It wouldn't be fair to break up on the phone. What do you think?

Summer: No, you're right. You should tell him in person. Does Ryan know about him?

Marissa: Yes, he asked me if there's somebody in NY and I told him. Summ, I can't believe I can be with Ryan again. The last night was amazing. She smiled Okay, I need to take a shower. Ryan's coming by later to pick me up.

Summer looked at her best friend, hurrying upstairs totally exited and smiled. She really was happy that the two got another chance to be happy together again.

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