Chapter 9



"What about Amanda Rowe?" Ryan asked. (A/N: Just pretend Ryan knows a lot of people)

"Boyfriend."

"Courtney Greene?"

"Boyfriend."

"Jessica Peters," Ryan tried again.

"Boyfriend."

Ryan huffed, "Katie Wilson?"

"Um no."

"Seth," Ryan said, clearly exasperated. "I've suggested so many girls I've lost count! Katie doesn't have a boyfriend, so what's wrong with her?"

She's not Summer, that's what's wrong. "She… she… She spilled glue on me in first grade," I said pathetically.

"You're holding a grudge against a hot, nice, and single girl about something that happened when you were practically in diapers?" Ryan asked.

"Why don't you date her since you think so highly of her," I retorted.

Ryan gave me a look.

"Oh, right. Marissa," I stated. "So… has anything happened between you two yet?"

"No. I don't know, I think she's afraid I'll hurt her like Luke did. Or maybe, she just doesn't like me," Ryan said, looking away.

I laughed. It was so obvious how much Marissa liked him. So very obvious it made everyone else want to puke.

"Dude," Ryan said indignantly. "It's not funny. I don't laugh at you when you talk about Summer."

My laughing subsided and I was able to speak. "Whoa. I'm sorry, buddy. I just find it hilarious that there was any way Marissa couldn't like you."

Ryan's mood seemed to brighten a little, and he gave me a smile. "I still don't find it funny."

"Well that's because you have no sense of humor," I shot back playfully.

"Stop trying to change the subject, Seth," Ryan said. "I still think you should ask Katie out."

"Will it shut you up?" I asked hopefully.

"There's a possibility," Ryan said.

"Fine," I replied. "I'll think about it."




"So?" Marissa asked excitedly. "Did you ask her?"

I rolled my eyes and entered the combination to my locker. Since when was everyone this interested in my love life? "Yes."

"And…" Ryan asked.

"And…" I paused. "She said yes. Now move so I can open my locker."

"Seth!" Marissa exclaimed. "That's great! I'm so happy for you."

"It's just dinner and a movie," I said simply.

"For now. But it could lead to more," Marissa reasoned.

"Maybe, maybe not."

A subtle cough interrupted us. I turned around and it was Summer.

"Coop, are you ready to go?" She asked impatiently.

"Yeah, just about, Summer," Marissa answered.

"Where are you going?" Ryan asked, trying to sound nonchalant.

"Not that it's any of your business, Chino, but Marissa and I are going shopping."
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"Oh."

"Yeah. We'll we better get going. Bye Ryan, have fun tonight, Seth," Marissa said before following Summer, who was already walking away.

"Wow."

"What?" I asked.

"Well, that was weird." Ryan said.

I gave him a look telling him to elaborate.

"You didn't say anything. That's not like you."

"Nothing to say," I said. "Come on, let's go."



Dinner had been going great. We were half way through our meals and we still hadn't run out of things to talk about. I was actually having a lot more fun than I expected. Katie was really cool. She didn't read comic books or anything like that, but she did have a good taste in music, and I was really enjoying her company.

We were in the middle of discussing which Aerosmith album was the best, when something caught my eye. Or rather someone. I groaned. Of all the restaurants in all of Newport, Summer had to be here. She walked in with her arm linked around Aaron's and followed the hostess to their table. Even better, it was right by ours.

Summer stood for a while, expecting Aaron to pull out her chair, but he didn't. She huffed and plopped down. She looked gorgeous, even better than usual. She had on a white, knee length floral skirt with a baby blue tank top, and flip flops. Her hair was wavy for a change, and it looked great. While Aaron was glancing at the menu, she scanned the room and her eyes met with mine. She looked at me briefly and then at Katie, and back to me. She gave me an incredulous look, probably wondering how the hell I talked Katie into dating me.

"Seth?"

Whoa. "I'm sorry, what was that?" I asked.

"Was that Summer who just came in?"

I shrugged my shoulders, "I don't know, I didn't notice if it was or not."

"So then who was it you were staring at?" She asked innocently.

My face turned red, "Okay, yes. It was Summer."

"Thought so," She said.

"So," I said, trying to change the subject, "What were you saying?"

"That there's no way the Armageddon album is better than the first one." She said

"Of course it is! The songs are amazing!" I cried.

"They're not bad," She replied, "But still. The first one is better."

"Nope."

"Yes."

"Nope."

"Yes."

I sighed dramatically, "I'm sorry, you obviously need to get your ears checked." She stuck her tongue out at me and laughed.

I glanced over at Summer. She looked bored out of her mind. Aaron was going on and on about something. Probably how many shots he can take before passing out. She interrupted him a little too eagerly and asked to be excused. She walked past me on the way to the ladies room. She was almost there, but turned around and started walking back. I took my eyes away from her and continued talking to Katie. Summer stood infont of us, waiting for us to acknowledge her presence.

"Hello, Summer," I said cheerfully, "What can we do for you?"

"What are you doing here?" she asked snidely.

"The same as you, I believe," I answered.

"It looks like this is a date," she said.

"Maybe because it is,"

"So tell me, Cohen," she started, "Just how much did you have to pay her?"

"The price of my company."

"Please."

"Summer, is there anything else you wanted?" Katie asked, "That is, anything else besides to be a bitch?"

"Wow, Cohen, you really picked a keeper," she dryly said.

"Summer…" I started.

"Why don't you just go away and leave us alone? We would actually like to enjoy ourselves!" Katie said.

"Seth," Summer said sweetly, "Are you going to let her talk to me like that?"

"Well…"

"Just go!" Katie said while pushing her.

"Did you actually push me?" Summer shrieked, "Don't ever touch me." She shoved her back.

Insults flew back and forth, and the nails started to come out. The whole restaurant was staring at them. Finally, Aaron noticed what was going on, and came over and helped me separate them. I pulled away Summer, since she was closest, and Aaron pulled away Katie.

"What the hell was that?" I asked angerly.

"She started it," Summer said catching her breath.

"You started it by walking over!" Katie shot back.

Summer tried to bolt out of my reach to get Katie, but I held her back. Wow, she is stronger than she looks.

"Let me go!" Summer demanded.

"No," I said firmly, "Not until you calm down."

She struggled some more, "I am calm! Now get your disgusting hands off me!"

"Summer," I whispered in her ear, "I'm not going to let you rip off my date's head."

"Whatever," She said, finally pulling away. ":Aaron, let's go." She walked past Katie, but not before giving her a shove. Katie turned for her, but I grabbed her before they could start another fight.

"But we haven't even ordered!" Aaron said.

"Who cares? I don't want to eat in this dump anyways." Summer said fiercely. Aaron just stood there. "Let's go, NOW!" she yelled impatiently.

Summer stormed out of the restaurant, followed closely behind by a flabbergasted Aaron.

Katie whirled around and asked, "How the hell can you like her?"

I was quiet for a moment, "Well… she's not usually like that…"

"Oh please. She just a grade A bitch is what she is."

"Can we just forget about this and finish our dinner?" I asked wryly trying to change the subject. Even though everything Katie said was true, I still felt some weird need to stick up for Summer.

"Yes," she said, "I'm sorry."

"For?"

"I should have kept my mouth shut."

I smiled, "It''s okay. The only thing you should be sorry for is doubting the Armageton album."

She whacked me playfully and sat down.

Wow, what an evening.


A/N: Well there you go! How about that cat fight, hehe! Anyways, make me a happy camper and review!