Ryan and Marissa walked out the doors of the airport, gripping each other's hands tightly; They did this not because they feared being torn apart, but because it brought comfort to them. Comfort of having Ryan's hand fit perfectly with Marissa's and Marissa's hand fit exactly into Ryan's. As they held hands sudden bursts of energy went through their bodies, assuring them that nothing and no one could break them apart... After all, Ryan and Marissa had a future...together!!
Once outside, Ryan signaled for a taxi and almost immediately one pulled over. The cab driver got out of the car and loaded Marissa's luggage into the trunk, and then they all piled into the small cab. After, Marissa had told the driver their exact destination, they were on their way back to the apartments.
Throughout the car ride there, Marissa and Ryan just looked out the windows and occasionally their eyes met one another's. This time, though, their eyes showed hope and excitement unlike before when they feared being torn apart.... Neither Ryan or Marissa did any talking on their way back to the apartments; They didn't really have anything that needed to be said. After all, they were together and they both knew that this time there was absolutely nothing that could pull them apart.
After about an hour, the car finally pulled up to the apartments. Ryan paid the cab driver and once they had gotten Marissa's luggage they headed inside the building. They went right to the elevator which would take them to the proper floor. When the doors opened to the elevator, Ryan and Marissa were surprised to find that no one was on the elevator, nor waiting behind them to get on.
Once the doors closed and they were on their way up their floor, Ryan and Marissa glanced at each other for a second....then their eyes met once more....they couldn't resist the sudden urge that went through their bodies, like being struck with lightning. They slowly scooted in closer to each other and then suddenly grabbed one another and shared a long forceful kiss. It was a kiss that lasted minutes and it was Ryan and Marissa's first kiss on an elevator.
When they finally pulled away, they saw that the doors of the elevator were open and there was a mother with her young child standing there, staring at them. Ryan and Marissa both turned a dark shade of pink and mumbled 'sorry' to the mother, as they excited the elevator. Just before the doors to the elevator closed, Ryan and Marissa heard the young child ask her mother, 'Mommy, what were they doing?'
Ryan and Marissa looked at each other and burst into laughter...They walked down the hall to their room and unlocked the door. Once inside, Ryan and Marissa sat down on the beds and just stared blankly at the walls.
"So, you wanna unpack and then we can go over and see Seth and Summer?" Ryan asked, "Of course this time we'll be sure to knock.
They both cracked up at this comment and once Marissa had gained composure she answered Ryan's question, "Well, actually I've got to show you something!" she said, bending down and unzipping her suit case, revealing nothing but shoes and other useless items.
"Ryan, I didn't actually pack anything except a bunch of shit," she said. "You see my mom went to the bathroom and you had gone over to Seth and Summer's room to get something from them....so, it was just me left to do the packing. I figured that if you came for me then, I wouldn't have much unpacking to do and........if you didn't, well I'd just have to wear the same outfit everyday," Marissa said as she laughed a little.
"Yeah, you know Marissa you are a lot smarter than people give you credit for," Ryan said, as he gave her a quick peck on the lips.
"Yep...I know," she said, happily.
"Well, you wanna go see Seth and Summer?"
"Sure!"
Ryan and Marissa walked out of their room and went right next door to Seth and Summer's room. Ryan decided it would be safer to knock before they just walked right in, so that's what he did...After a few seconds, Summer came to the door.
"Cooooooop!!!" she said excitedly, giving Marissa a hug. Once she finally pulled away, Summer looked in Ryan's direction.
"Well, Chino you got lucky this time, considering I don't have to kick you're ass," Summer said, as she motioned for them to come in.
Ryan, Marissa and Summer walked over to where Seth was sitting on the bed watching TV. "Hey, guys!" he said, just now noticing Ryan and Marissa's presence.
"Hey,"
"So, Marissa you didn't leave!" Seth commented.
"Real nice, Cohen! Of course she didn't leave she's standing right here!!" Summer answered, with frustration.
Marissa began to tell Seth and Summer her whole story...After, she had explained everything the four teens decided to go and grab a bite to eat at a restaurant near the apartments, in Times Square.
As the four of them walked along the streets of Times Square, Ryan and Marissa held hands and Seth and Summer bickered over little, stupid things.
"So, peeps we leave for the old O.C. tomorrow!" Seth said, breaking the silence.
Summer slapped Seth playfully on the arm, "Cohen, do NOT ever say the word 'peeps' again....EVER!" she exclaimed.
Ryan and Marissa laughed at this, all Seth and Summer did was fight over stupid things.
"So, where do you guys wanna eat?" Marissa asked.
"How about at this place," Ryan said, pointing to a cafe on the corner.
"Hmmmmm.....The Cafe....Sounds GREAT!" Summer said, sarcastically.
"Actually, it looks pretty good!" Marissa said, in Ryan's defense.
"Dude, I thought Marissa had you whipped, but it looks like the other way around...Nice work!" Seth said, as he put out a hand, for a high five. "I taught you well!"
Summer laughed a little before commenting, "Cohen, that is such a lie. You definitely do not have me whipped. I have you whipped!"
"Summer that really hurt me!" Seth replied, "But you are so wrong, right Ryan?"
"Ummmmmm.....Yeah?" Ryan replied. "Actually, dude, I don't wanna get involved, soooooo...."
"Man, when I need you, you have to pull that crap on me,"
"Sorry, Seth." Ryan replied, trying to hold back his laughter.
"Well, let's stop and eat at this cafe!" Marissa suggested.
"O.K." they all agreed.
Ryan, Marissa, Seth, and Summer all piled into the small cafe. Once inside, they looked around the restaurant... which was pretty simple, however, there was a lot of people and a lot of stuff.... Red chili pepper lights were draped all over.
"Who ever knew this is what a cafe would look like!" Ryan whispered to Marissa.
"I know...Kinda weird!" she replied.
"So, guys I think we just seat ourselves," Seth said, pointing to the sign that said 'Seat Yourselves'.
"Wow, Cohen you know how to read!" Summer said sarcastically, as she followed Ryan and Marissa to a booth, Seth followed close behind.
Once seated, a waitress came to their table to take their orders. Once she left Marissa began the conversation, "So, since its our last night in New York what do you guys want to do?"
"Ummmmm.....we could go to a club!" Summer suggested.
"Shit......Ughhhhh....I don't have my fake ID!" Seth, said.
"Real smooth, Cohen!"
"That's okay, Seth we'll just not go to a club..." Marissa said.
"Yeah, we could go to Empire State Building," Ryan suggested.
"Sure, I mean it's definitely a touristy thing to do but what the hell," Marissa replied.
"Okay, sounds good, but once we get back to the O.C. we have to go to a party!" Summer said.
"Agreed," they all said in unison.
After about an hour the food had arrived and everyone was done eating. Seth paid for Summer and his meals and Ryan paid for Marissa and his food, and Summer and Marissa left the tip.
Once everything was paid for the four of them left The Cafe and got a taxi to the Empire State Building. They paid the driver and headed into the Empire State Building. Once everyone was inside they decided to take pictures. They took one as a group and to more; one with Ryan and Marissa together and the other one with just Seth and Summer.
Then, they went down an escalator to the area where you buy your tickets. "So, I heard like this is like a really tall building," Seth said, sarcastically and a little truthfully.
"Okay, Cohen, first of all you like said the word like to many times," Summer replied. "And second of all, that was so stupid!"
"Thanks Summer.....Like you are like soooo.......nice!" he replied, as they all moved up in the line.
"God guys, this is like the 100th time I've heard ya'll arguing tonight!" Marissa, said.
"Well, actually it was our 99th time arguing," Summer corrected.
"Oh and I was watching 'Dr. Phil' the other day......with Summer......and he said arguing was sometimes good for relationships......so ya'll should try it," Seth said, seriously.
Ryan looked blankly at Seth, "Okay, dude Summer so has you whipped! Seriously I mean, don't ever watch the Dr. Phil show again."
"But, Ryan it's a great show....you and I should watch it together sometime!" Marissa said, excitedly.
"No, Marissa....I don't think so!"
"Ryan we so have to watch it.... how about we watch it like every week!"
"Sounds good, we can do like a couples thing. You know where Seth and I watch it with ya'll!" Summer said.
"Yeah!" Marissa replied.
"No!!" Ryan said. "Seth and I will play video games while ya'll watch it...right Seth?"
"Actually, Ryan I sort of like the show."
"Well, congratulations Ryan and Marissa, ya'll have just had your first argument," Summer, said.
"Yeah!!" Seth said, as he clapped his hands.
Ryan and Marissa looked at each other and smiled. "Don't worry Ryan I won't make you watch Dr. Phil....I think it's sort of stupid anyway."
"Thanks," he said, as he took her hand.
"We'll just watch Oprah instead," she said slyly.
Once everyone had their tickets in hand they headed back up the escalator to the first floor, where they stood in a line that would take them to the elevators. The line wrapped around into an area where pictures were being taken. The gang decided to have their picture taken and so they did. Then, they passed through security and got on the elevator that took them up to the 86th floor, which was as high as it would go.
They got out of the elevator and went outside of the building, to see the beautiful lights of New York City. They stood against the little enclosure and looked out at the New York City Nightlife.
"Wow....This is...ughhh....pretty high up!" Ryan said, frightfully.
"Oh yeah, dude you are like afraid of heights aren't you," Seth replied.
Marissa looked at Ryan and smiled as she pulled his body closer to hers, "It's okay, babe, nothing can happen!" Marissa said, trying to make Ryan feel better.
"Yeah, I mean only like every one out of a billion people fall off of the building...or is it every one out of a million!" Seth, joked.
"Cohen......" Summer started, "Do I need to mention the fact that you talk to a fake, plastic horse?"
"Ummmmmm.....Well, Summer I do believe that you do the same.... you know with Princess Sparkles!"
"Ughhhh....Don't ever talk about Princess Sparkles that way, again! EVER!!!" Summer said.
"Okay," Seth said, "Sorry?" he said, pulling her into him.
"Don't push it," she mumbled.
By this time Seth and Summer were kissing, which Ryan and Marissa didn't really want to see, "Come here, Babe," Marissa, said grabbing Ryan by the arm.
She pulled him over to an area where no people were and playfully said, "Maybe I can get your mind off of everything!" Then she kissed Ryan passionately on the lips.
After a minute or so, Marissa pulled away. "Better?" she asked.
"Much," he said, "But I think the feeling is sort of coming back to me," he said, grabbing his stomach, playfully.
"Oh really?" she asked, as a smile spread across her face. "Well we can't have that, now can we?"
This time Ryan leaned in and took Marissa's face in his hands as he kissed her softly.
After a few minutes, Ryan pulled away to take a breath of fresh air. Him and Marissa looked down at all that was going on below them... bright lights could be seen for miles.
Even though Ryan and Marissa were looking down on something really unique and beautiful, only one thing was on their minds... "Ryan, remember our first kiss?!" Marissa asked curiously.
"Yeah, the Ferris wheel," Ryan said.
"Yeah, that was the first time I had ever heard you say so much!"
"I know, I guess I'm the quiet type,"
"And I love that about you......That and your fear of heights," she said, playfully.
"Very funny," he said, "But that's a touchy subject for me." he said sarcastically.
"Sorry....." she said, as she wrapped his arms around his waist.
Their perfect moment together was interrupted by Seth and Summer, "Hey guys, you wanna check out the gift shop?"
"Sure," Ryan and Marissa said, as they followed Seth and Summer inside to the gift shop.
After a while of looking around they finally had the stuff that they were going to buy in hand, so they paid for the stuff and then headed to the elevators.
Before they reached the elevator they had to go through a small line in which they could look at the picture taken earlier and decide if they wanted to buy it. Once they had seen the picture of them as a group they got in line to buy it. Then they headed to the elevator.
After a few minutes, back on the first floor. They headed outside of the building and got a taxi that took them back to the hotel.
Once they were on their floor and standing outside of their rooms, they said their goodnights. "Okay, guys so we'll see ya'll in the morning." Marissa said.
"Yeah, we have to be at the airport at 1 cause our plane leaves at about 3," Seth reminded them.
"Okay, cool. Night."
"Night," they said, before going into their separate rooms.
Room 501:
Ryan and Marissa went into their room and quickly changed into their pajamas; which for Ryan meant boxers and a wife beater and Marissa changed into her own boxers and a t-shirt.
They both sat down on the bed, side by side. Ryan go up for a second and went over to where the bag from the Empire State building was. He got the bag and sat back down on the bed, next to Marissa. "Ummmmm.....I got this for you at the gift shop!" he said, handing her the bag.
Marissa smiled and then looked inside the bag, pulling out a ring. It was a simple yet elegant ring that had the letters M and R written on the front and on the back of the ring the letters NYC were engraved.
"It's a promise ring!" Ryan said.
"Ryan! I love it!!" she said, as she kissed him.
"I love you Marissa,"
"Ryan, I love you too," she said.
"Here let me put it on for you," he said as he slipped the ring on her finger, "Perfect."
"Hey, I got you something too." Marissa said, as she got up to get her bag.
She sat back down and handed it to him. He looked inside and pulled out the gift.... it was a rather small model of a Ferris wheel. A Ferris wheel like the one where Ryan and Marissa shared their first kiss.
Ryan smiled and then turned towards Marissa, "I love it!" he said as he kissed her softly.
"Well, I was really surprised when I saw it, but they had all of these little models and one happened to be a Ferris wheel," she said excitedly.
"It's great!" he said, carefully setting it on the night stand.
"Ryan, do you think we'll be together... forever?" Marissa asked, as she laid down on the bed. Ryan laid down beside her and picked her up so that she was sitting in his lap.
"Marissa, all I know is that were together right now and nothing can get in the way of that. I mean you are the best thing that's happened to me and I love you so much!" he said.
"Well, if you hadn't come along I don't think I would still be alive. I mean you saved me Ryan, and I love you!" she said, kissing him on the forehead.
"So.....What do.......you.....say we.....go to.......Hawaii.....next summer?" Marissa asked in between kisses.
"Sounds great........or we could.......sail to........Tahiti........"
"Yeah......well as long as........were.......together......" Marissa replied.
Ryan paused for a minute before adding, "We will be......there's no doubt in my mind!"
Marissa smiled and then they went back to kissing...Ryan and Marissa would last forever...There love would last forever....After all, they were ones who shared their first kiss on the Ferris wheel... They were two people who had been through a lot together....And they were people who showed their love and affection for one another through promise rings and Ferris wheel models...They were Ryan Atwood and Marissa Cooper; two teens who's love caused them to see the world at large!!
All my little plans and schemes,
lost like some forgotten dreams,
seems that all I really was doing
was waiting for you.
Just like little girls and boys,
playing with their little toys.
Seems like all they really were doing
was waiting for love.
Don't need to be alone,
no need to be alone.
It's real love, it's real.
Yes it's real love, it's real.
From this moment on I know
exactly where my life will go.
Seems that all I really was doing
was waiting for love.
Don't need to be afraid,
no need to be afraid.
It's real love, it's real.
Yes it's real love, it's real.
Thought I'd been in love before,
but in my heart, I wanted more.
Seems like all I really was doing
was waiting for you.
Don't need to be alone,
don't need to be alone.
It's real love, it's real.
It's real love, it's real.
Yes it's real love, it's real.
It's real love, it's real.
Yes it's real love, it's real.
It's real love, it's real.
Yes it's real love, it's real.
It's real love, it's real.
Real Love
The Beatles
A/N: Okay, guys here's Chapter 10. I'm sorry for the late update, but it took me a little while to write. I hope that you enjoyed this chapter and thought that the song fit in well with it. By the way I was thinking that this would be a good final chapter...I might end up doing a sequel to this story. Tell me what you think by reviewing!!
Thanks a lot,
Sandollar527