Title: Into the Unknown

Pairing : Ryan/Marissa, Seth/Summer

Rating: PG/PG-13

Summary: Marissa and Ryan have been dating for the past week. Will Ryan be able to help Marissa through the tough times after her accident? What will become of Seth and Summer's newfound relationship?

Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters. But if YOU do, could I have one or two?

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The two girls laughed wildly as they fumbled across the lawn to the SUV. Summer staggered to the driver's side and pulled at the car door handle, it didn't open.

"What the hell?" she muttered.

Marissa giggled. "You need the keys ditz!"

Summer began to laugh as she dug through her purse lazily. Marissa began to lose her balance, she shivered. "Hurry I'm cold".

Summer chuckled, "Found them!" She said loudly before she dropped them on the cement. She bent down to pick them up and tottered to the side. Summer stood up and pushed the keys into Marissa's hands.

"Here" Summer began to saunter to the passenger side of the car.

"No. It's your car."

"I can't. I'm wasted." Summer replied.

"Well so am I!"

"Coop, c'mon.. You're a better driver."

Marissa gave her a 'this isn't a good idea' look.

"Coop!" Summer whined.

Marissa sighed as Summer hopped into the passenger side of the car and slammed the door. Marissa followed suit; she squinted at the ignition, trying to find a place for the key. Summer laughed. Marissa started the car and Summer cranked up the radio. Soon they were both singing along loudly, swerving along the small neighborhood street.

A few blocks later ---

"I love him." Marissa blurted out.

"Who?" Summer stopped singing and turned to her friend.

"Your pool boy. Who do you think?"

"Ryan?"

"DUH."

"DUH! Everyone already knows that!"

"What? We've only been going out for a week.and three days." Marissa couldn't help smiling.

"So what, you've had the hotts for him since like.forever!" Summer giggled. Marissa just smiled.

Summer glanced at the clock, "Is it really 12:27?! I'm suppose to be home in like.an hour and a half ago!" The girls laughed.

"Seriously, Speed up!"

Marissa stepped on the gas as the car zoomed.

"So what about you? We all know who's had the hotts for you, since like...forever!"

Summer was clueless. Marissa stared at her, as if Summer didn't know. "Seth. Cohen."

"Ugh." Summer grunted.

"He totally loves you."

"He DOESN'T love me! And even if he did, it's not like we could date. I mean what if people found out?" Summer looked out the window.

"Summer. Who cares if "people" did? Seth is a nice guy, and he is nice to you. A lot nicer then the other guys you've been with, and a lot nicer than you are to him."

"I know, he is nice.and.funny...and." Summer sighed, "I mean I wish --- COOP!" Summer screamed as a Dalmatian ran out into the middle of the road.

"Ohmygod" Marissa swerved, the car spun around and slammed into the street light. The air bags popped open. The driver's side was completely smashed in by the pole, Summer's head was bleeding, and her arm was shooting pain throughout her body.

Summer looked over to an unconscious Marissa, her head was rested against the air bag.

"Coop? You okay?" Marissa didn't respond, "Marissa? Marissa! Oh my god." Summer began to panic.

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Okay, please read and review. I'm new at this so I'd really appreciate any constructive criticism. Chapter two will be up ASAP!