He stared up at the ceiling, contemplating his actions earlier. He hadn't meant to be so cold to her. It was just easier to be cruel rather than be kind. To shove her away instead of sneaking around it.

But the flash of hurt and confusion in her eyes was too hard. It was quick too. Summer wasn't one to show her emotions too much. She did it sometimes, but would usually cover it up. And he saw her cover it up today.

He didn't want to lose her as a friend. She was there for him when Marissa and Seth left him in the cold.

So why was he turning away the one person who seemed to believe in him?



He heard a knock at the door and saw her.

"What do you want?" His voice came out rougher than he had intended. She looked hurt and tucked a piece of hair behind her ear.

"Look, I'm sorry. But..you have to understand.." She pleaded.

"If you came here to lecture me, save your breath." He mumbled, anger seeping through him.

"Why are you being so unfair?" She cried, throwing her hands around in frustration.

"Because you don't believe me!! You made me feel like crap, Marissa!" He yelled. She took a step back, unsure.

"I know and I'm sorry, okay?!"

"Whatever." He said, turning his back from her.

"I miss you." She whispered and took a step closer to him. He closed his eyes, trying to push her away.

~~~

She closed her eyes painfully. Why did he turn away from her? Was it because of Cohen? If it was, she was going to kick Cohen. He found every way to make her feel bad. First with him and Anna, now him turning Ryan against her.

She rested her head against her knees, trying so hard to disappear. When had things gotten so complicated?

Was she starting to have feelings for Ryan?

No.

Yes.

Unsure.

Coop was her best friend and liking Ryan would only cause serious damage. Although Coop has not been the best friend lately. Although, it wasn't like Summer was much better now that she was wondering if she had feelings for him.

She needed him though. Even as a friend.

And she deserved some answers about the sudden ending of their friendship.

And Summer Roberts gets what she deserves.

~~~

"So what you want to get back together?" He asked, his voice low. He didn't have to turn to hear the small smile in her voice.

"I do."

"What the hell?!" He snapped and spun around, "You think you can just take me back whenever you want to! What happened? Did Oliver move on or something?"

"Oliver is gone."

"What?!"

"He left to go be with his parents for awhile. We're keeping contact, but Ryan, I miss you so much." She whispered.

Silence filled the room and Ryan sat in the bed, trying to wrap his head around this. Marissa sat down next to him . After a minute or two, she took his hand. He sighed softly and stared straight ahead, knowing what was about to come.

She then kissed him. A Long, hard kiss.

But everything that he used to feel with her was gone. Dead.

They pulled apart and heard a cough, causing them to jump. Ryan's heart jumped.

Summer.

"Sorry, uh, I didn't mean to interrupt." She said nervously, trying to cover it up. Marissa smiled and took Ryan's hand.

"It's fine. What..what are you doing here?" She asked, confused.

"Oh, I..I had to ask Ryan for some advice on the Cohen matter." She lied. She could feel his eyes boring into her.

"So are you two back together?" She asked cheerfully.

"I don't know. I'm hoping so." Marissa said, glancing at Ryan. He pulled his hand from her and grunted.

"You both should go." He said.

"Okay, bye!" Summer said and basically flew out of there.

Marissa gave him a pout.

"Alone time?"

"Go."

"What?"

"I need time to think about it." He said softly. She stood up and made a sound of annoyance.

"If you need time then maybe we shouldn't be back together." She said angrily and left, slamming the door.

~~~

"Hey." Seth said knocking on the door.

"Hey."

"Marissa here?" Seth asked, making it clear he heard the door slam. He got a nod out of Ryan.

"Sorry man."

"Summer was here too." Ryan said, suddenly angry. Seth stared at him, sensing the anger.

"Whoa, where is this hostility coming from?"

"Seth, I'm going to be friends with Summer again. But I want you to know there is nothing between us like that. I wouldn't do that to you." Ryan said sternly.

"Look, I know I have been kind of weird about the whole Summer thing, but I was jealous. When she turned me down, I couldn't figure out why and I was mad and I blamed you. But if you want to be friends with Summer, then that's fine." Seth said genuinely.

He nodded softly.

But he knew the truth.

Even if he wanted Summer as a friend, he knew she wouldn't take him back so easily.