Disclaimer: Don't own anything, unfortunately.
Author's Note: Chapter 10 wasn't the last chapter, obviously. There's a few more chapters before this story is over. I just wanted to thank everyone for reading it. And to those who enjoy reading it, I'm really glad you're enjoying it. LOL. I just saw 'The Strip'. And yeah I love Seth/Summer. Anyway, enjoy this chapter.
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Chapter 11: Unexpected Happenings.
Home hospital. Summer laid in bed with machines hooked up to her. It wasn't very different from the scene at the hospital. Seth smiled at her adoringly from the corner of her room. Summer returned the smile. It was good to be back home and in the warm comfort of her bedroom. A knock at the door scared the two as their heads turned toward it. Slowly the door opened and in came a very excited Anna Stern.
She had flowers in her hand and placed them onto Summer's dresser along with many other flowers Summer got from neighbor, friends, and relatives. Her ex-boyfriend Bobby had even given her flowers. Summer wanted to get rid of them because it reminded her of the shit face and all of the things he had done to her in the past, Seth wouldn't let her. He wasn't fond of the jerk, but he thought it'd be rude to just throw something away. Or say something bad about it. He should know.
Seth dated a girl 2 years back and had given her a necklace with their first initials on it. Instead of it having it say, S(heart)L, it read "S&L". The girl did not like it and tossed it out along with their relationship. It hurt Seth, a little bit, that she threw away a thoughtful gift. Besides, he wasn't even in love with the girl, so why would he put a heart?
Anna waved to Seth and sat at the end of Summer's big comfy bed. She smiled up at her and got a smile back from the sick girl. Anna looked around the room. It was very girlish. The walls were painted a very light shade of pink. The whole room was a light shade of pink. Anna squinted her eyes, the walls had butterflies all over them. Her room was beautiful. She looked back at Summer. "I'm sorry for not visiting you at the hospital. It's just I hate hospitals"
Summer smiled. "Don't worry about it. I hate hospitals too. I'm glad you're here". Anna smiled and got comfortable on the bed. An awkward silence fell on all of their shoulders as their eyes wondered all over the place. Seth's eyes fell upon Summers and did hers on his. Anna could feel the strong emotion between the two and felt like she was intruding. She got up slowly and walked over closer to Summer. She leaned down and hugged her. "Are you leaving?"
Anna nodded. "I feel like I intruded on something". Summer looked at her confused and shook her head. Seth remained quiet. He secretly wanted to be alone with Summer. "Besides, I have to go watch my sister. Parents are going to some party". Anna rolled her eyes and said her goodbyes. She took one last glance at the couple and headed out the door.
When Anna was out of sight, Seth got up from his spot and walked over to Summer. He took her hands into his and kissed it. Summer giggled. Lately, she found herself giggling a lot. She liked it. Seth brought the giggles out of her. "You know, you can go hangout if you want.. you don't' have to stay here with me"
"I want to though," Seth explained. Knowing Seth, Summer knew she wouldn't be able to convince him to leave. Seth kissed her softly on the forehead and walked over to the sliding door. He opened it and walked out into the balcony. He looked over and rolled his eyes. Ryan and Marissa were sucking each other's face in the pool. After a split second, Seth walked back into Summer's room feeling disgusted. "Ewwww"
Summer laughed. "Marissa and Ryan at it again?". Seth nodded and sat back down on his chair in the corner. Summer sighed and closed her eyes. As she did that, Seth looked at her and then at his wrist watch.
"3, 2, 1," He whispered to himself. At the same time he said the number one and knock was heard at the door. Seth smiled and looked down at his hands. Summer's eyes frantically opened, she was obviously frightened. She gulped down and tilted her head toward the door.
"Come in," Summer said softly still shocked at the knock. A stranger walked in holding a vase full of lilies. A smile played on her lips as the man placed them along with the other many flowers already in her room. She looked at Seth, he was grinning. Just as the man left, Summer stood straight up in her bed. But then another man walked in with another vase. And then another man followed. A total of four different men walked in, all holding a vase full of white lilies. The four had come in and out of her room twice.
As they left, Summer's eyes watered. She pouted at Seth and looked around at the lilies that were all of her room. Seth's smile faded, he thought his idea of surprising her with her favorite flowers would make her happy not sad. Seth got up from his chair and hurried over to his girlfriend. She took his hand upon him reaching the bed. She brought it up to her lips and kissed it softly. Seth ran his fingers through her hair. "I'm sorry, if I've upset you. I thought this would make you happy"
Summer shook her head. The tears were streaming down her face like a river. Seth wiped them away, well at least tried to. "I am happy. This pout is a happy pout. Don't ask questions, please. I know I'm a tad bit weird"
"It's okay," Seth said leaning in to his her. The kiss would have lasted forever if it wasn't the sudden opening of her bedroom door. Seth and Summer heard a gasp. Seth moved his lips away from Summer and turned his head to the door. His eyes bulged out and he smiled nervously. Summer bit her bottom lip, embarrassed as hell. Kirsten stood at her door way with her mouth wide open.
"Shut your mouth, sweetheart. You might catch flies," Sandy said walking around her and into Summers room. He smiled brightly at the sight of all the flowers in Summer's room. Then he walked over to the side of her bed. "How you doing? Your mother told us about it"
Summer smiled. "I'm okay"
Seth stood there shocked, still. His parents were back from Paris? He crossed his arms in front of his chest, concentrating on what possible reasons they would have for cutting their vacations short. Kirsten finally shut her mouth and walked over to Summer's bed. She smiled sweetly at the girl she hadn't seen in a while. Appearance wise, she changed a lot. Kirsten hoped she was still that sweet little girl.
Seth walked over to his mother. "Hello, what are you guys doing here? Aren't you supposed to be in Paris?"
"Nice to see you too, son," Sandy said rolling his eyes as he walked to the chair in the corner of Summer's room. Seth threw his hands in the air and sat at the end of Summer's bed. His parent's didn't answer his simple question. He shot his mother a questioning look then his father. "So the two of you an item?"
"Yes, we are." Seth said annoyed. "Answer the question, please"
"We just wanted to," Kirsten said. She would tell him more later. Right now she was feeling really bad for Summer, who looked really embarrassed throughout this ordeal. She wasn't planning on the Cohens walking in on them kissing. Seth groaned, having his parents there was very unexpected.
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The following week, Marissa, Seth and Ryan had all come home from a day at the mall. It was the first time in two weeks, Seth came out of the house. It was hard for Marissa, Summer and Ryan to convince him it was okay to leave Summer. But they managed to, in the end, with a little help from Kirsten and Sandy. Seth had convinced his parents to stay up in New York for a few more weeks. Everyday, he smiled to himself. He almost all the time, got what he wanted.
Seth, thinking he had been away from Summer far too long, ran up the stairs and barged through Summer's door. To his surprise, her bed was empty. Frantically, Seth began to shout out Marissa's name.
Out of breath, Marissa flew through the door. Her eyes wide and everything. Not long after did Ryan come into the room, his eyes were wide as well. It was obvious, he had no idea what the hell was going on. "What is it?"
Seth rolled his eyes at them and pointed to the empty bed. Suddenly, Marissa started to breath quickly, she seemed to be dizzy. But just before she hit the ground, Ryan rolled his eyes at them and handed Seth he note. He snatched it away from Ryan and read it out loud. Ryan fan Marissa and hugged her tightly. "I went to my 'secret' place. hehe. I just wanted to go for a stroll. I'll be back in half an hour"
Seth looked down at the bottom of the note. It had a time to it. Summer had been gone for almost two hours. He handed the paper and ran out the door. Ryan's head turned quickly, Seth was so weird. "Dude, where you going"
Marissa, by that time, was okay and well. She stood up on her own and put a hand over hear forehand. Feeling sick, she walked out of Summer's room. "Ry, don't worry about him. He's going to Summer's tree house. I'm really tired, come let's go take a rest"
Ryan nodded and followed Marissa into her room. None of the parents were home, Roger was at the hospital and the stay at home nurse was in her room.
Outside, Seth ran into the wood-like area behind Summer's house. He walked for about two minutes before reaching Summer's tree house. It was high above the ground, he wondered how she got up there, in her condition. He shrugged the question off and climbed up the little ladder thing.
When Seth's head popped out of nowhere, Summer jumped back. "Seth, what are you doing here?"
"Looking for you," He said as he climbed in. He hurried over to Summer and hugged her tightly. "Don't scare us like that again. Man I thought something bad happened to you"
"I left a note" Summer explained. Seth rolled his eyes, Summer looked down at her feet. "I'm sorry. I just wanted to come here ya know. I don't think I'll be able to come here that often later on.. I'm sorry." She apologized again.
Seth kissed her on the lips, letting her know that it's okay and that there was no need to apologize. Summer entwined her fingers with his and they laid back against the tree house wall. Summer rested her head on his shoulders and he rested his on her head. They both closed their eyes at the same time. Then it began to rain. Damn the freak storms. The rain startled Summer awake. She gripped her arm around Seth's waist as a loud thunder was heard. "Don't be afraid. I'm here"
"I know," Summer whispered digging her face into his chest. Bobby, never protected her like Seth did. In fact no one else but her parents and Marissa ever made her feel protected. Bobby thought it was funny and childish that Summer was afraid of thunder. He'd tease her constantly. Then another roar of thunder was heard. Summer's grip around Seth tightened. She dug her face into his chest more. Seth chuckled. Not because he thought it was funny, but because he thought it was too cute not to chuckle. Summer released her grip around him and pinched him as hard as she could. Seth winced, but didn't say anything.
He ran his fingers through her hair and kissed the top of her head softly. "Snap, how are we going to get back to the house?"
Summer shrugged her shoulders and sighed. "We could just stay here instead. I have a few blankets and pillows up here, I use to have sleep over parties with Marissa and a few other friends," She said with her head still in Seth's chest. She looked up at him, for an answer. He smiled shyly and nodded, this would be the second time he'd be sleeping next to Summer. Summer saw the smiled and nudged him. "You perv"
Seth's jaw dropped. He wasn't thinking nasty thoughts. He really wasn't. Not one nasty thought. He was a good person, like that. He had Summer to thank for that. He glared at her and shook his head. Summer giggled her infamous giggle got up. She crept over to a chest and pulled it open. There a bunch of pillows and blankets stuffed in there. She pulled out a large comforter and laid it out on the wooden floor. Then she brought out five pillows and threw them all on the comforter. Then she closed the chest, but not before pulling out a large blanket.
After a minute, everything was laid out in front of them. Summer laid down first and motioned for her boyfriend to join her. He was more than happy to join her. Summer pulled the blanket over the two of them. At first they had their backs turned toward one another, but Summer suddenly turned over. She tapped on Seth's shoulder waiting for him to do the same. He did, after a minimum of five seconds. He smiled his cheesy smile and she scooted in closer to him. Seth threw his hand over her and she threw her hand over his waist. At the same time, both enjoyed the comfortableness of being in each other's presence.
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A Month later. The Cohen's stay at the Roberts went from weeks to months. And as the months went on Summer's conditioned just got worse. She hid her pain very well, from Marissa, Ryan, Kirsten and Sandy. But no matter how hard she tried to hide it from Seth, there was a sinking feeling in her that told her he knew. In reality though, Seth had no idea of the pain.
In the months that the had stayed at the Robert's home, Seth stayed in Summer's room all day. Which made them close as ever. Heck, he even slept in there; despite Summers pleas for him to go out and have fun. She even promised not to leave the house without permission, again. Still, Seth refused every time. Thankfully though, that night, Kirsten had arranged dinner. Heather, Roger, and Summer all refused to go. They insisted the Cohens go alone, to catch up on things. Marissa was dragged into it. Ryan, pleaded. The sight of Ryan pleading wasn't exactly something one would enjoy.
Summer knew she would be winning the bet. She just knew it, but how would Seth be able to give her the money if she was dead and have crossed into the other world? She reached for a pen and notebook paper. She would right Seth a letter, just in case her time came a little sooner than what Roger had said earlier that day. She stuck the end of the pen into the corner of her mouth and bit down on it.
After thinking for about a minute, everything she wanted to tell him came flashing through her head. She nodded her head and began to write her letter, that would eventually end up being a page and a half. After it was done and written, Summer folded it up and reached for an envelope. She stuck it inside and sealed the envelope. In neat cursive letters she wrote Seth's name. She hid it underneath her pillow.
Feeling her body give into the tiredness, she rested her head against the pillow and closed her eyes. She felt relaxed for about three short minutes before feeling severe heart aches and pain chest. She rose her body like an arch and slumped back onto her bed. She cried out for her mother as she pressed down on the nurse button continuously. She shed tears of pain as her mother, Roger and a nurse barged into her door. It was a good think Roger had decided it was best if he moved in with the Roberts.
Roger rushed over to her and tried to calm her down, but he couldn't. The pains were to unbearable for Summer. "Help me..please"
Heather's knees gave in as she collapsed onto the floor an wept uncontrollably like a three year old. The nurse did everything she could to make the pain go away, but it was of much help. The pain kept hurting Summer even more. Roger shook his head. His worst fear was coming true. He reached for his cell phone and dialed for an ambulance.
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Seth threw his hands up victoriously as he had just beat Ryan in a thumb war. Ryan rolled his eyes and kicked him. Seth kicked him back and both broke into a kicking war. Marissa who next to Ryan rolled her eyes. They were so childish sometimes. Kirsten, sitting up from, rolled her eyes just the same way Marissa did. "Okay boys, knock it off"
"But mom.. Ryan"
"Zip it" Sandy joined in. "Just keep your feet away from one another"
Seth and Ryan did as they were told. The Cohens and Marissa were heading back to the house from a very long evening of dinner. Marissa rested her head on Ryan's shoulder and closed her eyes. She wondered how Summer was holding up without any of them there keeping her company. Ryan looked downcast toward her and kissed the top of her head. He then rested his head on hers and closed his own eyes.
Seth watched in envy. He wanted Summer to be there so they could do the same thing, but she wasn't. She was at home in bed, getting better. They slowly drove off to the side of the road as an ambulance sped by going the same direction the Cohens were going. Seth didn't pay much attention to it. He was really in dire need to see his girlfriend. He had been away from her too long.
Kirsten turned her head. Both Ryan and Marissa were both now asleep. She smiled at their cuteness. She turned her attention to her other son and smiled. Seth returned the smile then looked out the window. Kirsten sighed. "Seth. Your father and I have to tell you something"
"What?"
"We've cut our vacation short and will be heading back to Newport in about a week" Kirsten started stealing quick glances at Sandy, who kept his eyes on the road the whole time. Not saying anything. Seth motioned for his mother to continue. "We decided that our punishment was too long and we're calling it off. You and Ryan will be coming home with us. We've missed you two a lot."
"No. I can't leave New York" Seth said looking back out the window. They were only a few blocks away from the house. Everyone in the car was quiet. Sandy felt very uncomfortable. Kirsten just looked out the window. Then when they reached their street, all heads turned. Flashes of red and white lights caught their eyes. There was an ambulance right in front of the Robert's home. Sandy pulled the car over, parking it two houses away from Summer's.
The four got out of the car quickly and hurried over. Much to there surprise, Summer was being taken away on a stretcher, her eyes shut really tight. The hauled her into the ambulance and shut the door. Seth stood in awe, this wasn't happening. He stood there on the driveway in a daze as the ambulance drove away. Heather, eyes puffy and everything, walked out of the house and rushed to her car. Marissa followed.
While Kirsten, Sandy, and Ryan ran over to them, Seth stood his ground. Still looking off into the distance. He felt a pair of hands rest on his shoulders. He was snapped back into reality. He turned his head, it was his mother. "I'm sorry". Seth did not know what she was sorry for, but nodded his head anyway. He turned his whole body around and found Marissa, Ryan and Heather in the car. "They're going to the hospital"
Seth nodded once again. "We're going too. You can come with us". Another nod. Seth dragged his feet to his parent's rented car. He hopped into it slowly and sunk in his seat. The drive there was quiet. Kirsten stole quick glances at her son. Seeing her son so miserable, hurt her. A lot. She hadn't seen him in so much pain since his best friend died.
They reached the hospital and Seth was the first to get out of the car. He didn't bother to wait for his parents to get out. He ran into the hospital and straight for the stairwell. He climbed all the steps that stood in between him and his girlfriend. He made it up in less then a minute, but then again it was only a floor about the ground level. Then there was the hallway he had to get pass.
He walked quickly past a few doctors and a few visitors, before reaching her door. Ryan was out in the hallway, his head in his hand. Marissa sat beside him, resting her head up against his shoulder. Seth could hear noises. Marissa was crying. The girl could cry a river, if she wanted. Seth made his presence known. Ryan's head popped up as did Marissa's. They both looked at him sadly. Just then Seth's parents came. "Seth, why didn't you wait for us?"
Seth opened his mouth to answer, but then Summer's door opened. Roger came out with a sad look on his face. He stuck his hands into the pockets of his white coat. He looked at each of them and sighed. Heather was next to come from Summer's room. She looked as if she would just pass out. Kirsten hurried over to her and threw her arms around her friend. Heather hugged her back. Seth turned to Roger. "How is she?"
"She's fine, for right now" Roger said softly. A little above a whisper, to be exact. "I have to go make a few calls. I'll be right back." Seth nodded. He could tell Roger didn't want to talk about it. Seth looked around. Heather and his mother were still hanging onto one another, with Sandy right beside them. Marissa was cradled in Ryan's arms. His head resting against hers.
He sighed. He reached for the knob and opened the door. The room was kinda dark. The only light that was seen was the moonlight that shone through the window. He walked over to her and dug his head into the space beside her waist. He cried uncontrollably. "Seth.. don't cry"
He heard her weak voice. Her hands made it to his head and she ran her fingers through his 'jew-fro'. His head popped up accidentally knocking her hand away. He gave her an apologetic look. She smiled it away, despite the pain she was going through. Her hands traveled from his head down to his face. She wiped a tear away with her thumb. She never imagined ever doing that in her life. "I win"
"No.. you haven't won yet" Seth argued shaking his head. Summer sighed and nodded her head. Seth continued to shake his head. Summer gave in and stopped, even though Seth was wrong. Very wrong. "You'll be fine"
"I'll be seeing my daddy soon. He's waiting for me, patiently" Summer told him. Seth gave her an angry looking. Wanting her to get the idea to stop talking like that. She ignored the look and continued. "Roger said they can't find a donor. There's nothing left for me". Summer smiled weakly. "He didn't tell me how long I have, but I know it isn't very long. With that being said, I have to tell you something". She gulped. She was going to tell him. "I just wanted you to know that I'm very grateful you came into my life. You're the best thing that's ever happened to me..I"
"Summer, please stop," Seth cried softly holding onto her hand tightly. Summer shook her head.
"I wasn't done Seth" Summer told him. "Let me finish, please. I just wanted to tell you that I lo.."
Ryan and Marissa barged through the door. Marissa was first to make it to her bed. She got in between Seth and Summer. She hugged her cousin tightly as tears flowed down her flawless face. Summer told her not to cry. After several minutes of hanging onto one another, they both pulled away. It was Ryan's turn. He hugged her tightly and shortly. He's eyes were watery. Summer giggled, Ryan wanted to cry. It was cute. Summer smiled at all them, before closing her eyes. She felt weak very weak. Sudden childhood memories flashed before her eyes. This is it, she thought as the very last memory flashed.
Her body plunged upward and plunged downward onto her bed. A loud beeping sound filled the room, breaking all sorts of silence. Flat line. Marissa screamed and shook her head. Her hands shaking uncontrollably. This was not happening. Summer looked fine just two seconds ago. Seth shook his head, too, and ran to the door to get a doctor. His head was spinning. Before he made it to the door, his knees gave in. On his way down, he had hit his head pretty hard against the wall. He was out, before the doctor could even brust through the doors.
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*Gasps* So, what ya'll think of it???? Love it/Hate it? It was pretty long, right? Anyway, review :).
Author's Note: Chapter 10 wasn't the last chapter, obviously. There's a few more chapters before this story is over. I just wanted to thank everyone for reading it. And to those who enjoy reading it, I'm really glad you're enjoying it. LOL. I just saw 'The Strip'. And yeah I love Seth/Summer. Anyway, enjoy this chapter.
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Chapter 11: Unexpected Happenings.
Home hospital. Summer laid in bed with machines hooked up to her. It wasn't very different from the scene at the hospital. Seth smiled at her adoringly from the corner of her room. Summer returned the smile. It was good to be back home and in the warm comfort of her bedroom. A knock at the door scared the two as their heads turned toward it. Slowly the door opened and in came a very excited Anna Stern.
She had flowers in her hand and placed them onto Summer's dresser along with many other flowers Summer got from neighbor, friends, and relatives. Her ex-boyfriend Bobby had even given her flowers. Summer wanted to get rid of them because it reminded her of the shit face and all of the things he had done to her in the past, Seth wouldn't let her. He wasn't fond of the jerk, but he thought it'd be rude to just throw something away. Or say something bad about it. He should know.
Seth dated a girl 2 years back and had given her a necklace with their first initials on it. Instead of it having it say, S(heart)L, it read "S&L". The girl did not like it and tossed it out along with their relationship. It hurt Seth, a little bit, that she threw away a thoughtful gift. Besides, he wasn't even in love with the girl, so why would he put a heart?
Anna waved to Seth and sat at the end of Summer's big comfy bed. She smiled up at her and got a smile back from the sick girl. Anna looked around the room. It was very girlish. The walls were painted a very light shade of pink. The whole room was a light shade of pink. Anna squinted her eyes, the walls had butterflies all over them. Her room was beautiful. She looked back at Summer. "I'm sorry for not visiting you at the hospital. It's just I hate hospitals"
Summer smiled. "Don't worry about it. I hate hospitals too. I'm glad you're here". Anna smiled and got comfortable on the bed. An awkward silence fell on all of their shoulders as their eyes wondered all over the place. Seth's eyes fell upon Summers and did hers on his. Anna could feel the strong emotion between the two and felt like she was intruding. She got up slowly and walked over closer to Summer. She leaned down and hugged her. "Are you leaving?"
Anna nodded. "I feel like I intruded on something". Summer looked at her confused and shook her head. Seth remained quiet. He secretly wanted to be alone with Summer. "Besides, I have to go watch my sister. Parents are going to some party". Anna rolled her eyes and said her goodbyes. She took one last glance at the couple and headed out the door.
When Anna was out of sight, Seth got up from his spot and walked over to Summer. He took her hands into his and kissed it. Summer giggled. Lately, she found herself giggling a lot. She liked it. Seth brought the giggles out of her. "You know, you can go hangout if you want.. you don't' have to stay here with me"
"I want to though," Seth explained. Knowing Seth, Summer knew she wouldn't be able to convince him to leave. Seth kissed her softly on the forehead and walked over to the sliding door. He opened it and walked out into the balcony. He looked over and rolled his eyes. Ryan and Marissa were sucking each other's face in the pool. After a split second, Seth walked back into Summer's room feeling disgusted. "Ewwww"
Summer laughed. "Marissa and Ryan at it again?". Seth nodded and sat back down on his chair in the corner. Summer sighed and closed her eyes. As she did that, Seth looked at her and then at his wrist watch.
"3, 2, 1," He whispered to himself. At the same time he said the number one and knock was heard at the door. Seth smiled and looked down at his hands. Summer's eyes frantically opened, she was obviously frightened. She gulped down and tilted her head toward the door.
"Come in," Summer said softly still shocked at the knock. A stranger walked in holding a vase full of lilies. A smile played on her lips as the man placed them along with the other many flowers already in her room. She looked at Seth, he was grinning. Just as the man left, Summer stood straight up in her bed. But then another man walked in with another vase. And then another man followed. A total of four different men walked in, all holding a vase full of white lilies. The four had come in and out of her room twice.
As they left, Summer's eyes watered. She pouted at Seth and looked around at the lilies that were all of her room. Seth's smile faded, he thought his idea of surprising her with her favorite flowers would make her happy not sad. Seth got up from his chair and hurried over to his girlfriend. She took his hand upon him reaching the bed. She brought it up to her lips and kissed it softly. Seth ran his fingers through her hair. "I'm sorry, if I've upset you. I thought this would make you happy"
Summer shook her head. The tears were streaming down her face like a river. Seth wiped them away, well at least tried to. "I am happy. This pout is a happy pout. Don't ask questions, please. I know I'm a tad bit weird"
"It's okay," Seth said leaning in to his her. The kiss would have lasted forever if it wasn't the sudden opening of her bedroom door. Seth and Summer heard a gasp. Seth moved his lips away from Summer and turned his head to the door. His eyes bulged out and he smiled nervously. Summer bit her bottom lip, embarrassed as hell. Kirsten stood at her door way with her mouth wide open.
"Shut your mouth, sweetheart. You might catch flies," Sandy said walking around her and into Summers room. He smiled brightly at the sight of all the flowers in Summer's room. Then he walked over to the side of her bed. "How you doing? Your mother told us about it"
Summer smiled. "I'm okay"
Seth stood there shocked, still. His parents were back from Paris? He crossed his arms in front of his chest, concentrating on what possible reasons they would have for cutting their vacations short. Kirsten finally shut her mouth and walked over to Summer's bed. She smiled sweetly at the girl she hadn't seen in a while. Appearance wise, she changed a lot. Kirsten hoped she was still that sweet little girl.
Seth walked over to his mother. "Hello, what are you guys doing here? Aren't you supposed to be in Paris?"
"Nice to see you too, son," Sandy said rolling his eyes as he walked to the chair in the corner of Summer's room. Seth threw his hands in the air and sat at the end of Summer's bed. His parent's didn't answer his simple question. He shot his mother a questioning look then his father. "So the two of you an item?"
"Yes, we are." Seth said annoyed. "Answer the question, please"
"We just wanted to," Kirsten said. She would tell him more later. Right now she was feeling really bad for Summer, who looked really embarrassed throughout this ordeal. She wasn't planning on the Cohens walking in on them kissing. Seth groaned, having his parents there was very unexpected.
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The following week, Marissa, Seth and Ryan had all come home from a day at the mall. It was the first time in two weeks, Seth came out of the house. It was hard for Marissa, Summer and Ryan to convince him it was okay to leave Summer. But they managed to, in the end, with a little help from Kirsten and Sandy. Seth had convinced his parents to stay up in New York for a few more weeks. Everyday, he smiled to himself. He almost all the time, got what he wanted.
Seth, thinking he had been away from Summer far too long, ran up the stairs and barged through Summer's door. To his surprise, her bed was empty. Frantically, Seth began to shout out Marissa's name.
Out of breath, Marissa flew through the door. Her eyes wide and everything. Not long after did Ryan come into the room, his eyes were wide as well. It was obvious, he had no idea what the hell was going on. "What is it?"
Seth rolled his eyes at them and pointed to the empty bed. Suddenly, Marissa started to breath quickly, she seemed to be dizzy. But just before she hit the ground, Ryan rolled his eyes at them and handed Seth he note. He snatched it away from Ryan and read it out loud. Ryan fan Marissa and hugged her tightly. "I went to my 'secret' place. hehe. I just wanted to go for a stroll. I'll be back in half an hour"
Seth looked down at the bottom of the note. It had a time to it. Summer had been gone for almost two hours. He handed the paper and ran out the door. Ryan's head turned quickly, Seth was so weird. "Dude, where you going"
Marissa, by that time, was okay and well. She stood up on her own and put a hand over hear forehand. Feeling sick, she walked out of Summer's room. "Ry, don't worry about him. He's going to Summer's tree house. I'm really tired, come let's go take a rest"
Ryan nodded and followed Marissa into her room. None of the parents were home, Roger was at the hospital and the stay at home nurse was in her room.
Outside, Seth ran into the wood-like area behind Summer's house. He walked for about two minutes before reaching Summer's tree house. It was high above the ground, he wondered how she got up there, in her condition. He shrugged the question off and climbed up the little ladder thing.
When Seth's head popped out of nowhere, Summer jumped back. "Seth, what are you doing here?"
"Looking for you," He said as he climbed in. He hurried over to Summer and hugged her tightly. "Don't scare us like that again. Man I thought something bad happened to you"
"I left a note" Summer explained. Seth rolled his eyes, Summer looked down at her feet. "I'm sorry. I just wanted to come here ya know. I don't think I'll be able to come here that often later on.. I'm sorry." She apologized again.
Seth kissed her on the lips, letting her know that it's okay and that there was no need to apologize. Summer entwined her fingers with his and they laid back against the tree house wall. Summer rested her head on his shoulders and he rested his on her head. They both closed their eyes at the same time. Then it began to rain. Damn the freak storms. The rain startled Summer awake. She gripped her arm around Seth's waist as a loud thunder was heard. "Don't be afraid. I'm here"
"I know," Summer whispered digging her face into his chest. Bobby, never protected her like Seth did. In fact no one else but her parents and Marissa ever made her feel protected. Bobby thought it was funny and childish that Summer was afraid of thunder. He'd tease her constantly. Then another roar of thunder was heard. Summer's grip around Seth tightened. She dug her face into his chest more. Seth chuckled. Not because he thought it was funny, but because he thought it was too cute not to chuckle. Summer released her grip around him and pinched him as hard as she could. Seth winced, but didn't say anything.
He ran his fingers through her hair and kissed the top of her head softly. "Snap, how are we going to get back to the house?"
Summer shrugged her shoulders and sighed. "We could just stay here instead. I have a few blankets and pillows up here, I use to have sleep over parties with Marissa and a few other friends," She said with her head still in Seth's chest. She looked up at him, for an answer. He smiled shyly and nodded, this would be the second time he'd be sleeping next to Summer. Summer saw the smiled and nudged him. "You perv"
Seth's jaw dropped. He wasn't thinking nasty thoughts. He really wasn't. Not one nasty thought. He was a good person, like that. He had Summer to thank for that. He glared at her and shook his head. Summer giggled her infamous giggle got up. She crept over to a chest and pulled it open. There a bunch of pillows and blankets stuffed in there. She pulled out a large comforter and laid it out on the wooden floor. Then she brought out five pillows and threw them all on the comforter. Then she closed the chest, but not before pulling out a large blanket.
After a minute, everything was laid out in front of them. Summer laid down first and motioned for her boyfriend to join her. He was more than happy to join her. Summer pulled the blanket over the two of them. At first they had their backs turned toward one another, but Summer suddenly turned over. She tapped on Seth's shoulder waiting for him to do the same. He did, after a minimum of five seconds. He smiled his cheesy smile and she scooted in closer to him. Seth threw his hand over her and she threw her hand over his waist. At the same time, both enjoyed the comfortableness of being in each other's presence.
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A Month later. The Cohen's stay at the Roberts went from weeks to months. And as the months went on Summer's conditioned just got worse. She hid her pain very well, from Marissa, Ryan, Kirsten and Sandy. But no matter how hard she tried to hide it from Seth, there was a sinking feeling in her that told her he knew. In reality though, Seth had no idea of the pain.
In the months that the had stayed at the Robert's home, Seth stayed in Summer's room all day. Which made them close as ever. Heck, he even slept in there; despite Summers pleas for him to go out and have fun. She even promised not to leave the house without permission, again. Still, Seth refused every time. Thankfully though, that night, Kirsten had arranged dinner. Heather, Roger, and Summer all refused to go. They insisted the Cohens go alone, to catch up on things. Marissa was dragged into it. Ryan, pleaded. The sight of Ryan pleading wasn't exactly something one would enjoy.
Summer knew she would be winning the bet. She just knew it, but how would Seth be able to give her the money if she was dead and have crossed into the other world? She reached for a pen and notebook paper. She would right Seth a letter, just in case her time came a little sooner than what Roger had said earlier that day. She stuck the end of the pen into the corner of her mouth and bit down on it.
After thinking for about a minute, everything she wanted to tell him came flashing through her head. She nodded her head and began to write her letter, that would eventually end up being a page and a half. After it was done and written, Summer folded it up and reached for an envelope. She stuck it inside and sealed the envelope. In neat cursive letters she wrote Seth's name. She hid it underneath her pillow.
Feeling her body give into the tiredness, she rested her head against the pillow and closed her eyes. She felt relaxed for about three short minutes before feeling severe heart aches and pain chest. She rose her body like an arch and slumped back onto her bed. She cried out for her mother as she pressed down on the nurse button continuously. She shed tears of pain as her mother, Roger and a nurse barged into her door. It was a good think Roger had decided it was best if he moved in with the Roberts.
Roger rushed over to her and tried to calm her down, but he couldn't. The pains were to unbearable for Summer. "Help me..please"
Heather's knees gave in as she collapsed onto the floor an wept uncontrollably like a three year old. The nurse did everything she could to make the pain go away, but it was of much help. The pain kept hurting Summer even more. Roger shook his head. His worst fear was coming true. He reached for his cell phone and dialed for an ambulance.
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Seth threw his hands up victoriously as he had just beat Ryan in a thumb war. Ryan rolled his eyes and kicked him. Seth kicked him back and both broke into a kicking war. Marissa who next to Ryan rolled her eyes. They were so childish sometimes. Kirsten, sitting up from, rolled her eyes just the same way Marissa did. "Okay boys, knock it off"
"But mom.. Ryan"
"Zip it" Sandy joined in. "Just keep your feet away from one another"
Seth and Ryan did as they were told. The Cohens and Marissa were heading back to the house from a very long evening of dinner. Marissa rested her head on Ryan's shoulder and closed her eyes. She wondered how Summer was holding up without any of them there keeping her company. Ryan looked downcast toward her and kissed the top of her head. He then rested his head on hers and closed his own eyes.
Seth watched in envy. He wanted Summer to be there so they could do the same thing, but she wasn't. She was at home in bed, getting better. They slowly drove off to the side of the road as an ambulance sped by going the same direction the Cohens were going. Seth didn't pay much attention to it. He was really in dire need to see his girlfriend. He had been away from her too long.
Kirsten turned her head. Both Ryan and Marissa were both now asleep. She smiled at their cuteness. She turned her attention to her other son and smiled. Seth returned the smile then looked out the window. Kirsten sighed. "Seth. Your father and I have to tell you something"
"What?"
"We've cut our vacation short and will be heading back to Newport in about a week" Kirsten started stealing quick glances at Sandy, who kept his eyes on the road the whole time. Not saying anything. Seth motioned for his mother to continue. "We decided that our punishment was too long and we're calling it off. You and Ryan will be coming home with us. We've missed you two a lot."
"No. I can't leave New York" Seth said looking back out the window. They were only a few blocks away from the house. Everyone in the car was quiet. Sandy felt very uncomfortable. Kirsten just looked out the window. Then when they reached their street, all heads turned. Flashes of red and white lights caught their eyes. There was an ambulance right in front of the Robert's home. Sandy pulled the car over, parking it two houses away from Summer's.
The four got out of the car quickly and hurried over. Much to there surprise, Summer was being taken away on a stretcher, her eyes shut really tight. The hauled her into the ambulance and shut the door. Seth stood in awe, this wasn't happening. He stood there on the driveway in a daze as the ambulance drove away. Heather, eyes puffy and everything, walked out of the house and rushed to her car. Marissa followed.
While Kirsten, Sandy, and Ryan ran over to them, Seth stood his ground. Still looking off into the distance. He felt a pair of hands rest on his shoulders. He was snapped back into reality. He turned his head, it was his mother. "I'm sorry". Seth did not know what she was sorry for, but nodded his head anyway. He turned his whole body around and found Marissa, Ryan and Heather in the car. "They're going to the hospital"
Seth nodded once again. "We're going too. You can come with us". Another nod. Seth dragged his feet to his parent's rented car. He hopped into it slowly and sunk in his seat. The drive there was quiet. Kirsten stole quick glances at her son. Seeing her son so miserable, hurt her. A lot. She hadn't seen him in so much pain since his best friend died.
They reached the hospital and Seth was the first to get out of the car. He didn't bother to wait for his parents to get out. He ran into the hospital and straight for the stairwell. He climbed all the steps that stood in between him and his girlfriend. He made it up in less then a minute, but then again it was only a floor about the ground level. Then there was the hallway he had to get pass.
He walked quickly past a few doctors and a few visitors, before reaching her door. Ryan was out in the hallway, his head in his hand. Marissa sat beside him, resting her head up against his shoulder. Seth could hear noises. Marissa was crying. The girl could cry a river, if she wanted. Seth made his presence known. Ryan's head popped up as did Marissa's. They both looked at him sadly. Just then Seth's parents came. "Seth, why didn't you wait for us?"
Seth opened his mouth to answer, but then Summer's door opened. Roger came out with a sad look on his face. He stuck his hands into the pockets of his white coat. He looked at each of them and sighed. Heather was next to come from Summer's room. She looked as if she would just pass out. Kirsten hurried over to her and threw her arms around her friend. Heather hugged her back. Seth turned to Roger. "How is she?"
"She's fine, for right now" Roger said softly. A little above a whisper, to be exact. "I have to go make a few calls. I'll be right back." Seth nodded. He could tell Roger didn't want to talk about it. Seth looked around. Heather and his mother were still hanging onto one another, with Sandy right beside them. Marissa was cradled in Ryan's arms. His head resting against hers.
He sighed. He reached for the knob and opened the door. The room was kinda dark. The only light that was seen was the moonlight that shone through the window. He walked over to her and dug his head into the space beside her waist. He cried uncontrollably. "Seth.. don't cry"
He heard her weak voice. Her hands made it to his head and she ran her fingers through his 'jew-fro'. His head popped up accidentally knocking her hand away. He gave her an apologetic look. She smiled it away, despite the pain she was going through. Her hands traveled from his head down to his face. She wiped a tear away with her thumb. She never imagined ever doing that in her life. "I win"
"No.. you haven't won yet" Seth argued shaking his head. Summer sighed and nodded her head. Seth continued to shake his head. Summer gave in and stopped, even though Seth was wrong. Very wrong. "You'll be fine"
"I'll be seeing my daddy soon. He's waiting for me, patiently" Summer told him. Seth gave her an angry looking. Wanting her to get the idea to stop talking like that. She ignored the look and continued. "Roger said they can't find a donor. There's nothing left for me". Summer smiled weakly. "He didn't tell me how long I have, but I know it isn't very long. With that being said, I have to tell you something". She gulped. She was going to tell him. "I just wanted you to know that I'm very grateful you came into my life. You're the best thing that's ever happened to me..I"
"Summer, please stop," Seth cried softly holding onto her hand tightly. Summer shook her head.
"I wasn't done Seth" Summer told him. "Let me finish, please. I just wanted to tell you that I lo.."
Ryan and Marissa barged through the door. Marissa was first to make it to her bed. She got in between Seth and Summer. She hugged her cousin tightly as tears flowed down her flawless face. Summer told her not to cry. After several minutes of hanging onto one another, they both pulled away. It was Ryan's turn. He hugged her tightly and shortly. He's eyes were watery. Summer giggled, Ryan wanted to cry. It was cute. Summer smiled at all them, before closing her eyes. She felt weak very weak. Sudden childhood memories flashed before her eyes. This is it, she thought as the very last memory flashed.
Her body plunged upward and plunged downward onto her bed. A loud beeping sound filled the room, breaking all sorts of silence. Flat line. Marissa screamed and shook her head. Her hands shaking uncontrollably. This was not happening. Summer looked fine just two seconds ago. Seth shook his head, too, and ran to the door to get a doctor. His head was spinning. Before he made it to the door, his knees gave in. On his way down, he had hit his head pretty hard against the wall. He was out, before the doctor could even brust through the doors.
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*Gasps* So, what ya'll think of it???? Love it/Hate it? It was pretty long, right? Anyway, review :).