Thanks guys for the reviews! I'm so glad you liked the last post. R/M RULES! So anyway here is the next post. This is mainly just a filler. Nothing important! So here you go . . .

Marissa woke up at 11:30 to find the spot beside her in Ryan's bed empty. The big smile she had on her face faded. Did he regret them getting together? Did he run away? All these questions kept running through her mind. She got up and looked on his bedside table. There was a note . . .

Marissa,

Sorry I had to leave this morning but I had work. I didn't want to wake you because you looked so peaceful and I couldn't dare move you. If you want to you can call Seth and Summer and hang with them, they don't have work! I made you breakfast and if you don't want to go anywhere, feel free to hang at my place. I'll be back at 5:00 so I'll call to check up on you around 3:00. I'm sorry again.

Miss ya,

Ryan

Marissa let out a sigh. She was so happy he didn't run out but she was still sad he left without telling her. She decided she'd call Summer and hang out with her after she ate breakfast.

She walked downstairs and found bacon and eggs on the island in the middle of the kitchen. She heated them up and then ate them. She decided she'd better go change before going to Summer's. She remembered she still had her bathing suit there so she decided she could just wear that. They were probably going to the beach anyway so.

Marissa walked back upstairs and was going to slip off Ryan's clothes when something caught her attention. A condom. It was hanging out of Ryan's jean's pocket on the floor. She was worried. Did he think he could get her that easily? Did he want to rush their relationship? Or was there someone else? Sure she wanted Ryan but she wanted to take their relationship slow. I mean after Logan she wasn't ready to do that yet. Now she definitely needed to talk to Summer. She needed to tell someone this.

Marissa changed her clothes and went downstairs toward the phone. She dialed Summer's number and waited for an answer.

Marissa: Hey Sum!

Summer: Hey Coop!

Marissa: I was just wondering if you wanted to go to the beach with me today and maybe go shopping. I really need some Marissa/Summer time.

Summer: I'm glad you asked. Were's Atwood? And why are you calling on his phone? What's goin on?

Marissa: Ryan's at work and it's a long story.

Summer: Ok well I'll come and pick you up? Meet you in 10. K?

Marissa: K luv ya see ya in 10.

Summer: Luv ya too. Bye

Marissa: Bye.

Summer set the phone down. Why was she at Ryan's house? She was gonna find out today. She knew Ryan liked Marissa and she could tell that Marissa liked Ryan but were they together. Summer made a mental note to ask Marissa about all this. As she was going up the stairs, she ran into Seth.

Summer: Watch it Cohen!

Seth: Nice to see you too Summer. Hey I'm bored. Do you want to go to a movie?

Summer: I can't sorry, I'm hanging out with Marissa and guess who's house she was at this morning.

Seth: Let me guess Ryan?

Summer: Exactly! Can you believe it?

Seth: Really she was at Ryan's. I was just joking but why was she there.

Summer: Dunno. You don't think something is going on between them do you?

Seth: Actually yeah I do. Did you see how happy they were together yesterday and how they were acting? It wouldn't surprise me if something happened after we left the beach.

Summer: Yeah well I'm gonna find out today. Why don't you call Atwood and go have a talk with him.

Seth: Ok but first I have to get some pudding at the store and then I'll stop by the soccer field. Love You Summer. Be careful.

Summer: Love you too Always! And please don't buy a whole fridge full of pudding.

Seth: Whatever you say my darling! Bye

Seth gave Summer a kiss on the cheek and left.

Summer picked Marissa up and the ride to the beach was silent. Summer was dying to know what happened but she thought she should let Marissa bring it up. But all of Marissa's attention was focused on Ryan. She didn't know what to do. I mean she knew he was trying to be safe just incase something happens but after Logan rushed their relationship, she wasn't ready to rush into another more important relationship.

Summer pulled into the beach parking lot and got out. Her and Marissa grabbed their beach chairs and headed toward the ocean. Summer couldn't take it anymore. Once they were situated in their chairs Summer began to talk.

Summer: Ok spill!

Marissa: What are you talking about?

Summer: Oh I don't know. It could have something to do with you calling me from ATWOOD'S HOUSE!

Marissa: Ugh, you're not gonna let this go are you?

Summer: Nope so go ahead and tell me!

Marissa: Ok well it's a long story.

Summer: I don't care! Just tell me dammit!

Marissa: OK! Well after you guys left I was about to head to Ryan's car when he pulled me back down to sit with him. He said he had to tell me something so I listened. He told me how he felt about me and that he had never felt this way about a girl before but before he could finish I kissed him and then we made out for what seemed like forever. See the other night he gave me a kiss and said that that wasn't considered our first kiss and then when I kissed him last night he told me that was our first kiss. Then I pulled back and told him that I felt the same way and I ended up staying the night at his house.

Summer: Awww! I knew that you 2 liked each other but wait . . . you didn't do anything last night did you because that would be rushing it and you rushed it with Logan and looked how that turned out!

Marissa: No Summer we just slept. But that's why I called from his house this morning and that's why I'm still in the same bikini.

Summer: Ahh . . . so is that all you wanted to tell me because hearing that Ryan actually said that to you is enough for me. He is never good with words.

Marissa: No actually I have something else to talk to you about. Something I found that I'm scared of.

Summer: What?

Marissa: Sum I saw a condom in Ryan's pants and I really scared that he might think I'm easy to get or that he wants to rush it. But I'm more scared that it might be another woman. I know he's just trying to be safe but I really like him and I really want to take it slow.

Summer: Don't worry honey. Ryan likes you a lot I can tell and I don't really think it is another woman. Trust me I've never seen Ryan so happy and he'll do whatever you want and plus he won't rush it anyway. He rushed his last relationship and she ended up cheating on him. Wow it's like deja vu. The same thing happened with your relationship with Logan! Weird!

Marissa: You're right. I shouldn't even worry about it. At least I know he's being safe.

Summer: Yeah. You know what I just had a brilliant idea

Marissa: What?

Summer: Since you don't have a job you could work for me. Or with me.

Marissa: Wow where did that come from?

Summer: I don't know i just thought of it. So what do you say?

Marissa: That would be awesome, but are you sure.

Summer: Of course I'm sure! Now why don't we talk about it at the mall.

Marissa: Let's go. I really need some new clothes.

Summer: What to impress RYAN!

Marissa: Shutup! Come on!

Marissa pulled Summer up and they headed to the mall!

Meanwhile Seth had just finished picking up the pudding and was heading over to the soccer field. Seth was gonna find out what was going on, even if he had to beat it out of Ryan!

Seth pulled up to the soccer field and looked around. Ryan saw Seth pull up and waved. He knew it must be important if Seth came by his work. Ryan told the team to go play while he talked to Seth.

Ryan: Hey man what's up?

Seth: Wow aren't we glowing today. What's going on cause a certain someone called Summer from YOUR house this morning!

Ryan: Uhhh . . . Nothing.

Seth: Ryan you are like the worst liar on the plant! What's up?

Ryan explained to Seth everything that happened and Seth was so happy. Ryan had no idea why he was so happy so he asked him.

Ryan: Dude why are you so happy?

Seth: WHY? Because my brother, my own flesh and blood, well not really because you aren't actually my brother I mean you are but . . .

Ryan: ON WITH IT MAN!

Seth: Oh right sorry. But dude you finally found a girl that you are serious about. Plus I could tell you really liked her so it's not just for the sex. You actually care about her! And I'm also happy because I told Summer that something happened after we left the beach and I was right!

Ryan: Yeah but you're right. I do really care about her. And every time I see her I get all nervous. I think I might love her Seth!

Seth: WOW! Ok you just met her.

Ryan: Yeah but I feel like I've known her for years.

Seth: Ok you are starting to freak me out!

Ryan: Hey that's my line. I'm usually the one saying it to you.

Seth: Yeah well I took it from you!

Ryan: You are so weird!

Seth: I know and I'm ok with that but I got to go. Summer is out with Marissa and I'll have the whole house to myself!

Ryan: Wait a minute! Summer and Marissa are together. Ugh, now Summer knows!

Seth: What you didn't want her to know about you guys?

Ryan: No it's just I wanted to tell the parents and Summer tonight at dinner. I was gonna call all of you over and tell you then.

Seth: Well too bad for that plan because Summer and I are already going out to dinner tonight and my parents are babysitting Adam.

Ryan: Isn't Adam already over there?

Seth: Yeah he's been over there since me and Summer got into that fight. But I've been over there everyday to see him and plus he loves it there. And he's coming home tonight after me and Summer and done eating.

Ryan: Oh well then I guess it's just me and Marissa tonight.

Seth: Isn't that a good thing?

Ryan: Yeah but I don't want anything to happen. I really like this girl and I want to take it slow and serious this time.

Seth: Dude! What has happened to the old Ryan Atwood? Usually all you want to do is get with a girl and now you don't. I really do think you love her.

Ryan: Yeah well . . .

Seth: Ok anyways I have to go. I have to hide some of the pudding I bought because I bought way too much and I don't want Summer to find it.

Ryan: Ok . . .

Seth: Well see ya later bro!

Ryan: Yeah see ya.

Ryan spent the rest of the afternoon zoned out, thinking about Marissa. He didn't know what it was about this girl that he was falling for. Sure she was hot but he cared about her feelings more than her appearance. He was glad that tonight it was just gonna be them. Now all he had to do was come up with something that they could do. I mean it would be their FIRST real date!

So sorry I didn't post yesterday. I know I said 3 days but I was really busy. Sorry I had to cut this chapter in half it's just I have to do some things today and I don't have time to finish it. The next post will be in about 3-4 days or it may be even longer. I'm not really sure when I will have time to post so just hang in there. Please Review and thank you guys for everything! LOVE SARAH!