Chapter 4

A/N:  Thanks to everyone who reviewed!  This chapter isn't the best, but hey, a chapter is a chapter.  Anyways, keep checking back, I'll try to update frequently.  Thanks again!! J

            "Home, sweet, home!!" I said, falling onto my bed.

            After three days in Mexico, I was glad to be in my own house and have some time to myself.  Don't get me wrong, Mexico was an experience I'll never forget.  I had spent more time with Summer in the past few days than I had in my entire life.

            Marissa was fine after a day of rest.  Although she and Luke are over, Ryan and Marissa are still taking things slow.  In a sense, just as slow as before.

            As with Summer, her attitude has changed slightly towards me, meaning that now she actually talks to me.  Keep in mind it isn't always pleasant, but it's still a nice change none the less.

A/N: Sorry to switch POV's, but I think that it is necessary for the story to find what's going on with the girls.

            NEXT WEEK, MARISSA'S POV:

            I woke up from a deep sleep to the sunshine streaming through my windows.  I stifled a yawn and sat up.  It was about time I left my house and stopped mopping over Luke.  After all, isn't this what I wanted?  An excuse to break up with Luke for Ryan?  Even so, I was still disappointed in how things turned out.

            I decided to call Summer and see what she was doing today.

            "Hello," said a sleepy voice.

            "Hey Summer, it's me," I said.

            "Coop?  Why are you calling so early?" She asked, annoyed.

            "Look at your clock, its noon."

            Summer groaned.

            "Do you maybe want to go to the beach today?  I thought I could invite Ryan and Seth along too," I said.

            "Ewww, haven't we seen enough of Geek Boy?" Summer asked.

            "Come on Summer, he's not that bad.  You seemed to be enjoying his company in Mexico," I stated.

            "Well, he is fun to argue with, but that's not the point.  We're back home now, what if someone sees us?"

            I rolled my eyes, "Summer, listen to yourself.  Anyways, if someone sees us, they will just assume I put you up to this, since everyone knows Ryan and me are friends."

            "So that's what you two are?" Summer teased.

            "For the time being, yes.  I don't know what he wants and I'm not even sure what I want either," I said, "So what do you say, will you come?"  I asked.

            "Fine, I'll be over in a half an hour."

            Now, time to call Ryan.

            "Hello?" Seth answered the phone.

            "Hi Seth, it's Marissa," I said.

            "Oh hey there, girl.  I'll get Ryan for you," Seth said.

            All the sudden, I was nervous to talk to Ryan. 

            "That's okay, Seth.  I was just calling to ask if you and Ryan wanted to go to the beach with me today?"

            Seth hesitated for a moment.

            "Oh, and Summer is coming too," I added.

            "Well, then," Seth said gleefully, "Count us in."

            "Great, come to my house in about a half an hour."

Seth's POV:

            "Oh Ryan!  Guess who got us a date?"  I said proudly.

            "I don't remember asking anyone out," Ryan teased.

            I groaned, exasperated, "Not you, ME,"

            Ryan laughed, "And who are the lucky ladies?"

            "A certain favorite season of mine and the girl next door," I stated.

            "Marissa?  When?" Ryan asked, excited.

            "She wants us to go to the beach with her and Summer, we leave in a half an hour."

            Beach + Summer + Bikini= Me dying and going to heaven for an afternoon.