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The next two weeks went by slowly. Summer spent most of her time in her new ugly bedroom watching T.V. Her father and step-mother would be home in a week and Summer was pissed. Her father hadn't even called to check on her. Summer decided that she should get even with them. Her step-mother had redid her bedroom why she was away and Summer hated it. It would piss them off if she redid it herself. She picked up the phone to see if Marissa wanted to help her.

"Hello?" asked Seth.

"Where's Marissa?" Summer asked frowning to herself. She hadn't spoken to him since returning from the trip.

"Hello to you to sex buddy." Seth said smiling.

"Eww!" "Cohen someone could hear you." she said panicking.

"Relax sugar. I'm int the kitchen all by my lonesome."

"Good. Where's Marissa again? Why do you have her phone?"

"She left it in the kitchen and I do believe she is in the pool house trying to become famous as a sex expert." he answered.

"You are so weird. Ok will you tell her that I'm going to redecorate my room and wanted her help."

"I don't think she'll be out anytime soon."

"Damn her." Summer replied. "I really need her help."

"I can help you. If you want."

"I don't know Seth. I mean things are sorta strange between us now." Summer said.


"I know that it was a one time thing Summer and I'm cool with that. I thought we were going to be friends?"

"You're right. Can you be over in 30 minutes?" she asked.

"Sure. I'll see you then. Bye."

Seth changed his clothes and put on a dab of cologne because ya never know. Both of the cars were gone so he rode his skateboard to Summer's. He rang the bell and waited for her to answer the door. She opened the door in a pair of purple terry cloth shorts and white tank top with sandals. He had never seen her look so casual. It was very hot.

"Don't make fun of my outfit. I hope no one else sees me. Where's you car?"

He lifted his skateboard as a response.

"Ok will take my car." Summer said shutting the door.

They got in the car and sat in silence. Summer had Britney Spears playing.

"Can we please turn this off? This is torture."

"Please! She's the best." Summer responded dramatically.

"So why are you redecorating your room?"

"My stepmom had it redone why we were in Hawaii and it's pale pink. So ugly! She knew I would hate it. It'll piss them both off that I changed it." she said parking the car.

"Oh." he said feeling more and more sorry for her. It must suck living with her family. No wonder she was such a bitch sometimes.

They walked into the hardware store and found the paint department. They looked at every color and she couldn't decide.

"So you made a decision?" Seth asked after about 20 minutes.

"I was thinking black. What do you think?"

"No. That's too depressing."

"Yeah, you're right."

"How about purple? That's my favorite color on you." he admitted looking at her shorts.

"Ok." she said smiling. "That's the color my mom painted it when I was little." she said sadily.

"You don't have to paint it that color. It was just a thought." he said.

"No. I really like it."

They picked a dark purple and went to the counter to get it mixed. Summer felt someone come up behind her. She saw Anna and Luke out of the corner of her eye. Great, she thought to herself. That was the last think Seth needed. She grabbed Seth's hand and pulled him against her. Seth looked at her with a confused glance. She took this oppurnity and kissed him. Seth wrapped his arms around the small of her back and kissed her back. They heard someone clear their throat and Seth turned around to look. Anna and Luke. Just what he needed. Now he knew why Summer kissed him. He didn't need her pity.

"So? Anna said. When did this happen?"

" I doubt that is any of your business." Summer replied.

"How does it feel to be second choice?" Anna asked.

"Why you bitch!" Summer said putting her hand out to smack her. Seth grabbed her and the paint and dragged her out of the store.

"Your welcome." Summer said bitterly.

"For what?" Seth asked.

"For helping you!" Summer screamed.

"I don't need your help or pity!" Seth screamed back.

They got in the car and Summer drove as fast as she could home blasting Britney Spears.

Summer realized Seth must be embarrassed. She felt bad but there was no way she was going to let Anna get away with cheating on Seth. The fact was a few months ago she thought she loved Seth Cohen and if he was good enough for her than he was good enough for anyone. They both stepped out of the car.

"Do you still want my help?" Seth asked.

"If you want to."

"Sure." he said grabbing the paint from her.

They walked upstairs to her room. He had never been here before. It didn't remind him of her at all but then again she didn't decorate it.

"I'm sorry Cohen. I just can't stand her."

"It's ok. I'm sorry too. Well let's move this stuff out of here."

After moving and covering everything they started painting. It took them about 4 hours.

"I'm going to go home and shower." Seth said.

Do you want to come over and watch a movie later? Summer asked.

Seth looked at her surprised and happy.

"Sure." he replied smiling.

"See if Marissa and Ryan want to come!" she yelled as he walked out the door.

"Ok." he shouted back.

Seth knocked on the door to the pool house when he arrived home. Ryan opened the door.

"What's up man?" Ryan asked annoyed. "I'm sort of busy."

"Hey Seth!" Marissa said from the bed.

"Do you two ever stop?" Seth asked. "Summer wanted me to ask if you all wanted to come over."

"What are you doing with Summer?" Marissa asked.

"Hey we're buddies. I helped her paint her room today." Seth responded.

"Seth why don't we do something together tomorrow?" Ryan asked.

"Sure, I'll see you all later."

Seth returned to Summer's and rang the bell. She opened the door and he followed her to the family room. They sat down on the couch together.

"Sorry about Marissa and Ryan not coming." Seth said.

"That's cool. I'm just glad she's getting better and having fun again. Besides who would want to sit here watching movies when you could be having sex?" Summer said regretting talking about sex with Seth.

They hadn't spoke about it since it happened. The sexual tension was high between them. Seth's eyes met hers and she licked her lips. Seth's closed his eyes praying that he had strength not to jump her. During the movie of course they showed a sex scene! Summer was finding it harder to breathe and Seth was having trouble getting comfortable. After the movie was over they both jumped up.

"I had a great time Summer. I really enjoy being your friend."

"Me too." she admitted smiling.

"Are you going to be ok here?" Seth asked as they walked to the front door.

"Yeah. I'm used to it."

"You're sure?'

"Yes. See, I'm turning on the alarm."

"Ok. Talk to you later." Seth said.

He reached down and hugged her. Before he pulled away she pulled him down by the back of his neck for a kiss. Seth deepened the kiss and walked her backwards to the stairs. She moved away panting.

"So?" she asked raising her eyes.

"Yeah." he said shaking his head smiling and kissing her again.

She grabbed his hand and they ran upstairs.