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Chapter 8

When Ryan got back to Summer's he saw Luke's truck in the driveway. He knocked on the door and Summer came.

"Hey there good looking." She said as she took his hand to bring him in the house.

"Hi." He said as he brought her face close to his.

"Hi again." He laughed.

"I missed you." She smiled.

"Mmm I missed you too." He said before he kissed her nose.

"Ok enough you two." Luke said coming into the front hall.

"Great timing dude." Ryan said.

"I try."

"You're so funny Luke." Summer said.

"Well, thank you."

"Luke weren't you just leaving?" Summer said.

"Uh oh yeah, I'm gone." He kissed Summer on the cheek and gave Ryan a man hug.

"Bye." They both said.

"Ohhh Alone at last." Ryan said kissing her.

"You... have... no... idea... how... much... I love this." She said in between kisses.

"Me too."

"Why didn't we realize how great this would be sooner?"

"Cause we're blind." He laughed.

"I have to tell you something really important." She said serious.

"Is everything ok?"

"Yeah, oh yeah it's fine. Ok come here, sit down."

"I dunno if I like this."

"Trust me it's not bad. Ok you know how I've been dancing again."

"Yeah."

"And it's because if you..."

"Summer."

"No really it is. I never would've gotten the guts to do this if it wasn't for you." She said as she picked up a big yellow envelope from the coffee table.

"What's that?"

"College application." She said.

"Really? To where?"

"Uh here look." She handed him the large envelope.

He read the top of the envelope, Julliard.

"Summer... You're applying to Julliard?"

"Uh... Yeah. You think it's a bad idea?"

"No, Not at all. I think it's great."

"I can't believe I'm gonna do this."

"I can. You deserve to go there." He said as he stood up.

"Thank you." She said as she hugged him.

"Anytime." He smiled.

"Are you ok with this?"

"With what? You going to Julliard?"

"Yeah."

"Oh course I am."

"I mean Julliard is in New York... It's so far..."

"Summer..."

"We just got this started. I don't wanna let it go already."

"Summer, we'll work through it. Don't worry, I don't wanna let is go either."

"Good. I haven't even gotten in yet, we might be worrying for nothing."

"You'll get in."

"I hope so. If they like my application, I get to go to New York and dance for them."

"You've got this baby, I know you do."

"Ah what would I do without you?"

"Not much of anything." He laughed.

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Later that afternoon Ryan and Summer were Swimming gin the pool when Ryan realized that he needed to tell Summer that he told Kirsten they were together.

"Kirsten knows we're together." He blurted out.

"Oh you told her?"

"Well sort of, she asked me what was going on between us and I just kept dogging the question. Finally she just asked me how long we've been together and I said since last night and I had already said it before I could stop myself. Should I not have said anything?"

"Ryan... no it's ok."

"You don't mind that she knows?"

"Nope."

"You're really ok with this aren't you?"

"What?"

"Us."

"Yeah I am. I don't think I've ever been happier than I am right now."

"Me too. You know what?"

"What?"

"We should go out tonight."

"Now Ryan is that any way to ask a lady on a date?" She said kidding.

Ryan put his arms around her waist under the water and leaned his forehead against hers.

"Summer will you go on a date with me tonight?"

"Yes."

"Good. Where do you wanna go?"

"Bowling." She laughed.

"No."

"Come on I'll let you win."

"No Summer."

"Fine."

"How about we go get some food at the boardwalk and go on a boat ride?"

"Ryan." She smiled.

"What?"

"That's so romantic."

"Well I aim to please."

"What time do you wanna leave?"

"Um 6 sound good?"

"Yeah. Ok I gotta go get ready."

They got out of the pool and got ready for there date. Five minutes till 6:00 she heard the doorbell.

"What the hell? Hey Ryan can you get that? Ryan? Hun where are you?" She said as she walked out of the bathroom and down the stairs to answer the door. She opened the door and saw Ryan standing before her wearing a nice button down baby blue shirt and khaki pants and he was holding 1 single rose.

"Ryan what did you do that for?" She said smiling.

"Well it's our first date. I had to pick you up the proper way. Oh this is for you." He said before he handed her the rose.

"Aw Ryan." She said as she took it from him.

"Where did you get this?" She said before she smelled it.

"Ad the flower shop down the street."

"I didn't even hear you leave."

"I was very quiet." He whispered leaning in to give her a kiss.

"Yes you were. It's a very nice surprise." She smiled.

"So are you ready to go?"

"Yup lemme just get my purse and shoes."

She put her shoes on and grabbed her purse.

"Ok I'm ready." She said heading back to the front door.

"Wait." Ryan took her hand in his and brought her close to him.

"You look apsolutly beautiful."

She was wearing a simple black halter dress that went down to her knees. She had her hair down and little make up on.

"Well thank you sir. You look very handsome yourself. I love you in a baby blue."

He smiled. He wasn't used to compliments.

"Don't blush, you're hot and you know it."

"Stop. Come on lets go." He held her hand on the way outside, opened the car door for her to get in.

"Ohh I like this."

"Well get used to it."

They drove to the boardwalk, when they were parked Summer started to open her door but Ryan stopped her. He got out of the car and went to her side and opened the door for her. He took her hand and she stepped out of the car.

"You're being very romantic tonight."

"Yeah I've never done that before."

"Well I like it."

"I'm glad." He smiled.

As they were walking to the restaurant they saw Seth with Anna.

"Oh Great."

"Do you wanna go?" Ryan asked.

"No, I wanna stay and have our first date." She smiled.

Seth and Anna walked toward Ryan and Summer. Ryan dropped Summer's hand.

"Don't." Summer said as she grabbed his hand.

"Hey guys." Anna said smiling.

"Hey." Ryan said politely.

"What are you guys going here?" Seth asked.

"Uh..." Ryan didn't know what to say.

"We're on a date." Summer said proud.

"Really?" Anna asked.

"Yup."

"Well isn't that nice." Seth said sarcastically.

"Look Seth..."

"No Ryan, It's ok." He turned to Summer.

"You've moved on and that's fine. With my best friend, my brother, but hey you can't help who you fall for. Ok Anna we're late lets go." They started to walk away when Summer stopped them.

"Seth." She yelled.

"Yeah."

"Thanks."

"Yeah no problem." He sighed.

Summer turned to look at Ryan.

"Well that went better than I thought."

"Uh, yeah." He said unsure.

"What is it? He was totally fine."

"I just have a feeling that he's not ok with it."

"Come on lets not let this ruin the night."

"You're right, we're on out first date and you are the only thing on my mind right now." He smiled.

"Ok good."

They stopped walking and she kissed him on the cheek.

"Well, well, well don't you two look cozy."

"Marissa..."

"No Ryan, this is between me and Summer. You're a guy I expect this from you."

"Don't you dare talk about him like that."

"What are you Ryan's protector?"

"Yes I am."

"He's just using you to get back at me."

"Ok that's enough." Ryan wanted this to stop.

"Please Ryan, I'm not stupid."

"Well you must be because my feelings for Summer have zero to do with you."

"Sure."

"Marissa, Ryan and I are together now and you're just gonna have to deal with it. Now if you'll excuse us, we're on our first date."

Summer took Ryan's hand and led him to the restaurant. Ryan stopped them.

"Wait. Can we just forget that ugly little scene please?"

"Absolutely, let's just concentrate on us." She smiled.

"Good idea."

They went into the restaurant and the hostess seated them. They had a nice dinner and decided to share a piece of chocolate cake.

"Oh my God this cake is so good." Summer said.

"Don't have an orgasm now Summer."

"Ryan." Summer squealed.

Ryan paid the bill and they walked to the docs to go on a boat ride.

"God Ryan it's so beautiful tonight."

"Yeah it is." He said staring straight at her.

"Stop." She blushed.

They got on the boat and were sitting on the side.

"This night has been very romantic." Summer said.

"Why do I get the feeling you're surprised?"

"Well I am. I mean you're not exactly known for being romantic."

"Well you make it easy."

"There you go again."

"What?"

"Talking like that."

"I guess you bring it out in me." He smiled.

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They were standing in front of Summer's house when Ryan gave Summer a goodnight kiss.

"Well thank you very much Mr. Atwood for a lovely evening.

"Well you're very welcome."

Summer got her keys out of her purse and Ryan took them to unlock the door.

"Such a gentleman." She said as he held the door open for her.

"So what do you wanna do now?" He asked.

"Make out?" Summer smiled.

"Sounds good to me."

They went to sit on the couch.

"You know this was a perfect night." She said looking into his eyes.

"Well except for..."

"No. It was perfect." She said before she leaned in and kissed his lips. She moved to straddle his lap, she moved her hands to his face and his hands moved to caress her back. She moved her hands to his hair and messed it up. Then she started to unbutton his shirt and Ryan stopped her.

"Wait."

"Oh please don't stop this." She said out of breath.

"No, no I'm not. It's just... are you sure?"

"Ryan, I'm positive." She smiled as se got off his lap and took his hand to lead him up the stairs. When they got to the top he picked her up and cradled her in his arms, walked to her room and shut the door with his foot.

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Ok so there you have it. Like I said before I'm going out of town for the weekend so I won't be updating till Sunday. But at least I left you with a good chapter. Lol. The next chapter would've been better to leave you at, cause that's when all the good stuff happens, but oh well it keeps you wanting more. Lol. I'm so cruel. So anyway I'll be back on Sunday. I hope you guys have a great weekend. Thanks again everyone for reviewing.