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Note: Here's the last chapter. I hope you all enjoyed reading this story as much as I enjoyed writing it. Have a happy Valentine's Day--I know I will because it's my birthday also! Thanks for all the great comments--I'll try to update my other story soon. Thanks again.

Meet You There

Chapter 5: forever you'll be right here with me

Seth and Summer sat across from each other at the small table, with the enormous dessert in front of them. They shared small talk about their families and jobs, but said nothing of their relationships. Nothing too special. It was completely ordinary, like any other conversation with anyone. They finished their meal, and it was a meal, it was so large. The bill came and Seth reached for his wallet, letting his jacket fall open slightly. Just enough for Summer to catch the bright splash of blue that was hidden in a pocket.

"What's that," she pointed at inner pocket. He cursed himself for not hiding it better.

"Oh, this?" It was fruitless, once you got Summer's interest piqued, you couldn't stop her. It was better if he just gave in. "It's for you. Happy Valentine's Day."

She smiled and quickly undid the ribbon. She opened the box and gasped when she saw the necklace. "Oh my god, Seth. It's gorgeous. I can't accept this, it's too much."

"No, I want you to have it. Just think of it as a make up for all the birthdays I've missed." She scooted closer to him so he could clasp it for her. The short distance between them was dizzying. It was then that he noticed how beautiful she looked. Wearing a simple maroon-ish dress that left just enough to his imagination, she looked so pure and beautiful. She was amazing. But she was not his.

"I can't believe you got me a necklace from Tiffany's. You know, I was just there today."

This was it; she would tell him about the other man.

"Oh, yeah? What were you doing there?" He was surprised he could even speak, his mouth was so dry.

"Helping my best friend's fiancee pick up her ring. You should've seen it, he proposed to her up on top of the building. They were waiting there with me for you…" Seth tuned out the rest of her sentence. He sat there, blank faced and shell shocked. He hadn't once thought that the ring didn't belong to her. He quickly glanced at her hand. No ring.

He was an idiot.

"Summer?"

She tilted her head back at him and looked at him. She opened her mouth to speak, but he leaned over and silenced her with a kiss. It was short, but sweet. The way both imagined it could be. At first, Summer was shocked and a little taken aback, but then she just let it go. This is what she had wanted all along.

"Wow, way to take charge."

"I'm so sorry I didn't meet you up there tonight. I would never break a promise to you, I was just…I was stupid. I would never leave you alone like that."

"It's okay. You're here with me now, that's what counts." He kissed her again; he couldn't get enough of her. He had waited for so long for her, but now it was happening.

"After all this time, I still feel the same way about you Summer. I have always had deep feelings for you, I still love you."

She sighed with relief and grinned back at him. "I felt the exact same way, but I didn't think you did. God, this feels so much better. I was killing myself over the last few days, thinking of what to tell you. But now I guess I can just say I still love you, too."

Seth cast his gaze downward at the floor. She clasped his hand tighter within her own.

"I don't want to be without you again. I've done a lot of thinking over the last few years and now that I've finally seen you, I know that I can't be without you."

He cupped her head in his hands and kissed her several times as she closed her eyes and let the feeling sink into her heart.

"What are you saying, Seth?" He took her small hands into his own and rubbed them softly. Summer looked into his eyes and saw all the feelings that had been built up in his body. Tears started dripping out of her eyes, but she continued smiling.

"Summer Roberts, I don't want to be apart from you ever again. And I would be honored if you would make me the happiest man in the world and say that you'll marry me." She kissed his face, letting her tears pour onto his skin.

"Of course, I will. I love you Seth Cohen." The other patrons in the small shop clapped as she hugged him close to her.

The happy couple walked out into the street, blending in with all the other pairs that surrounded them on this early morning after Valentine's Day. They hoped into a cab that would take them back to her hotel where they would celebrate the holiday in true fashion. They would make up for lost time. They would create new memories.

***

February 14, 2014.

Summer stood at the top of the Empire State building, admiring all of the sights below. She couldn't believe that just one year ago, she had been waiting in the very exact same spot. She checked her watch for the tenth time in a row and wondered where he was. She peered into a telescope when she felt two arms wrap around her body.

"This better be Seth Cohen or you're going to end up with several broken bones."

"Guess again," Seth kissed Summer's neck.

"Well, even if it is Seth, I may still break your bones for making me wait here for so long."

"I like that prospect." She turned around and stared into her husband's dark brown eyes and ran her hands through his hair, kissing him deeply.

"Did you get the stuff?"

"Yep, it's all here." He pulled out a jar of pickles and some slices of provolone cheese from a brown paper bag.

"Yum. Now, let's go to Serendipity so I can create my feast."

"Gross. Pregnant or not, that is just disgusting to even think about, nevertheless even eat." He rubbed his wife's round stomach, her peasant shirt showing off her pregnancy very nicely. Summer glowed as his warm hands touched her cool skin. "To quote you, EW." He laughed at his own joke, but she didn't think it was that funny.

"Fine, I'll go and have my frrrozen hot chocolate with pickles and provolone alone then."

"Okay, I'll see you later, mother of my child." He kissed her gently and then gave her tummy a goodbye pat before walking towards the elevator. Summer placed her hands on her hips and stared at his backside. Her husband best not be leaving her here by herself. Seth turned and met her glare. He smiled sheepishly before walking back and hugging her. "Okay, okay. I'll make you a deal. How about I meet you there…"

And where I go you'll be there with me
Forever you'll be right here with me

I'll meet you there
No matter where life takes me to
I'll meet you there
And even if I need you here
I'll meet you there
No matter where life takes me
I'll meet you there

And even if I need you
I'll meet you there

I'll meet you there

Meet you there by Simple Plan

The end

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