Ryan, Marissa, Seth and Summer all walked along the crowded sidewalks of New York City. They all felt like outcasts considering the fact that they were from New Port Beach, the rich community in Orange County, California. It felt as if people walking beside them were staring at them and whispering things regarding their presence.... 'Wait a minute this was New York City, the place where tourists come all the time to experience a different way of life and to see many remarkable things! There's no way these four teens would be the only people unfamiliar to this huge city.' Actually, they all thought to themselves, this might be the exact trip they needed... a place to get away and have fun... a place to try... and see new things... they needed New York City!

"So...WOW!" Seth said, trying to break the awkward silence.

"I know this place is pretty amazing!!" Summer replied.

Who knew the four of them, who had it all and could have anything they wanted, hadn't been to New York before...let alone many other amazing places in the world.

"This is nothing like New Port ... or Chino!" Ryan commented.

"Yeah, I know.....or at least it's nothing like New Port...I don't really know much about what Chino is like," Marissa said as she looked around at all the huge buildings.

"So, guys... my mom gave me directions to her cousin, Sarah's, apartment building. She said to take a taxi to her apartment and use the map that she gave me to get around."

"Cool..." Summer replied.

"Yeah, so we'll get a taxi," Seth said as he held out a hand, signaling to taxi drivers that drove by, that he needed a ride.

After, a few cabs had driven past Seth, Marissa and Summer spoke up, "Here let us help," they said stepping up to where Seth was and holding out their hands as a signal for a ride. The first taxi that they saw stopped in front of them and the four teens piled into the small cab. Seth was rather annoyed that it was so easy for Marissa and Summer to get a ride, but after all it was a man driving the car and Summer and Marissa were very pretty.

Once they were settled in the taxi Seth told the taxi driver their destination and the car was off to Times Square, where Sarah's apartment building was.

On the ride their Marissa and Ryan just looked at each other and seemed to be talking to each other with their facial expressions. Seth and Summer also sat quietly along the ride to Times Square.

"Okay guys, here's your stop."

"Thanks," Seth said as he paid the driver and they all piled out of the car, getting their luggage out of the trunk.

They all stood outside of the big apartment building and were amazed at how nice it was. The for of them walked in the doors of the building and headed straight to the front desk.

"Umm...Hi, were here to see Sarah... I think she knew that we were coming," Seth explained.

"Oh yes, you must be Seth Cohen and his friends...wait one moment please," the lady behind the desk said, as she went to the back room

After, a few minutes she came back with Sarah. "Oh, hey guys I'm so glad you are here...let me show you back to your rooms." Sarah said, excitedly.

"Thanks," they all replied.

"Sure, oh and I'll explain to you the details tomorrow involving your possible job arrangements," she said, as they all got into the elevator and she pressed the number five.

After, a few seconds the doors of the elevator opened and they stepped out.

"Okay, guys...You have two rooms; 501 and 502, right here," she said gesturing her hand to the two rooms. " Now I expect that Seth and..."

"Ryan," Ryan replied.

"Seth and Ryan will share a room and....."

"Summer," Summer said as she smiled a small smile.

"And I'm Marissa," Marissa said as she held out her hand.

"Okay, so Seth and Ryan will share a room and Marissa and Summer will share a room...correct?" Sarah asked, with a bit of concern and tension in her voice.

"Right," Seth said as the others just nodded their heads in agreement.

"Great...Okay, well here are your keys and I'll see you guys tomorrow?!?"

"Yep,"

"Okay, bye," they all replied.

"Bye," she said as she turned around and headed towards the elevator.

Ryan and Seth picked up their luggage and entered room 501 and Marissa and Summer went into room 502... After, a few minutes and they were sure Sarah was gone and wasn't suspicious they walked out of their rooms; Seth with his luggage and Marissa with her's.

"So... I guess, Marissa and Ryan in room 501 and Summer and I in room 502?" Seth asked.

"Yep, sounds good to me!" they all replied.

"Okay, well I guess Summer and I will just go do our thing will you two do yours,"

"Whatever Seth, but I don't really want to know what you and Summer will be doing, but anyway I guess we'll see you guys tomorrow." Ryan said.

"Yeah... oh and just knock if you need anything," Summer commented.

"Unless there is a 'Do Not Disturb' sign on the door!" Seth added.

"Okay guys, a little to much information...Well, see ya tomorrow!" Marissa finished.

"Bye,"

"See ya later,"

With that the two couples departed; each going into their own room to 'relax' and 'hang out.'

Room 501

Ryan and Marissa entered their room, and Marissa put her luggage down on the floor... She walked over to the bed, where Ryan sat, just watching her with a smile across his face. "What?" she asked in concern

"Nothing babe," Ryan answered as he began to kiss her passionately. "It's just that... you are so beautiful and well, I wish we could stay here forever," he said in between kisses.

Marissa pulled back for a minute, "Ryan, do you realize how corny that sounded, 'You are so beautiful,' Marissa asked a smile forming across her face.

"Hey..." he said, starting to blush a little, as he grabbed and pillow and playfully began to hit her with it.

"Ryan........you know I was just joking," Marissa said in between laughter.

"Yeah, I know but that still hurt!" he said sarcastically.

"Well, let me make it all better," she said, as she laid down on top of him and they began to kiss.

"I love you..." Marissa said in between their deep kisses.

"I love you too, Marissa," Ryan replied.

After, a few minutes, well make it a while, of Ryan and Marissa making out, they pulled back and Ryan looked deep into Marissa's eyes, "You want to go get something to eat and finish this later?" Ryan asked as his stomach started to grow a little.

"That'd be great... As long as we finish this when we get back!" Marissa said, as she got up off the bed.

"Of course," Ryan replied, getting off the bed as well, and giving her one last kiss before they left room 501.

They held hands as they walked out the door of their room and headed to find a place to eat; Ryan and Marissa both couldn't wait to return back to their room after dinner; nor could they wait to talk with each other over a warm dinner and to just enjoy each other's company; hell, they couldn't wait to begin their trip in New York or this new chapter in their lives that involved them, Ryan and Marissa, together as a couple... or even something more than that!

A/N: Okay guys, here's the next chapter... I hope you enjoyed it! Well, thanks for all the reviews I've gotten, I really appreciate it. So, now once again, it's time for you to hit that review button!! Thanks.

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