Disclaimer: I do not own anything to do with The OC. Only Fox Does.

Authors Notes: Ok as you all know this story is supposed to be about Marissa and Ryan and it is. It also has to do with the people who are in there lives. So if I do a chapter on Maria and then maybe do one on Kirsten it will all work out. Also some of you were wondering if Ryan was in love with someone else. The Answer is no Ryan is only in Love with Marissa that is what this story is about. So now that we have a few of those things worked out. Let's begin.

As the wedding grew nearer so did the Engagement party. Ryan was frantic with anticipation as the party was going to be held at the Cohen's and he wanted to make sure everything was perfect.. Since it was however Thanksgiving Next week no one could fly in until the wedding cause of taking off work. So Ryan and Caitlyn had worked around it and made it so that it would just be a few close friends.

Ryan was so exhausted; keeping this party a secret from Marissa had been harder than he had thought. He plopped down on his bed. He was so tired but when he heard voices coming from Maria's room he went to say hi. There was giggling and then he heard "you lose" come from Ally's voice.

"Hey." He said walking in to the room to see what they were doing.

"Hi Dad." Maria said. She was watching the television intently as the Boy who Ryan now noticed was playing.

"Good Shot, Collin." Ally said. "My turn." She grabbed the controller out of Collin's hand.

"Hey, don't be so grabby." He said poking her in the ribs. Ally just said "Collin, your such a weirdo." She giggled and went back to her game.

Ryan couldn't tell if Collin was a friend of Ally's or Maria's.

Finally Maria spoke up.

"Dad, this is Collin." Maria said.

"Hi Mr. Atwood." Collin said getting up and shaking Ryan's hand.

Luckily today Collin had taken out his eyebrow piercing and was wearing a pair of blue jeans and a vintage T-shirt with the band Sugarcult written on it.

His hair was gelled. Ryan looked him over he looked pretty harmless.

"Nice to meet you, Collin" Ryan said. For some reason Collin reminded him of himself when he was 16. He walked out. Ally handed the controller to Collin.

"Good game. Rematch Saturday?" She asked.

"Sure thing." Collin replied and Ally left.

"How are the engagement party plans coming Dad?" Ally asked outside the door. Ryan had been in his room. It was easy for them to here it.

Collin and Maria were left alone.

"Engagement party?" Collin asked.

"Yea, my Dad and his Fianc's sister are throwing this engagement party, even though Marissa and my Dad are getting married next week."

"Did you say your Dad is marrying Marissa."

"Yeah Marissa Cooper."

"You won't believe this, but." He stopped.

"What?" Maria said

"Well, my Dad married Marissa's sister Caitlyn and she's my step mom."

"No way." Maria said

"Yeah, so I guess I'll be at the wedding, cause Caitlyn makes me and my little sister go to all her social activities. She wants to show her prizes for marrying Dr. Andrew Princeton.

"You have a sister?" Maria asked

"Yeah Gaby. She's my Half sister, but it's like she's my real sister. She's pretty cool for a seven year old." Collin said

"That's cool." Maria said remembering Jake and Sara back at home.

"Well I better be going, I said I would be home by 6 for dinner it's almost 6:30." Collin said as he got up.

"Here let me walk out with you. " Maria said.

When they reached his car they looked at each other.

"Since we don't have school tomorrow I won't see you." Maria said.

"Yeah, you will it's your Dad's engagement party." Collin said

"Oh, yeah." Maria said. She thought he must have thought she was stupid.

"Don't worry your probably new at the whole gala type party ordeal. I will help you. Isn't that what friends are for." Collin winked her.

"Yeah I guess."

"Well, see yah. I'll call you ok. " he said as he got in his car.

"Ok." She said.

"Bye." He started backing down the driving way.

Maria knew this guy was different and she really liked him.

The Engagement Party.

Marissa knew that the dinner tonight at the Cohen's had to be something more than just the average dinner. Ryan had been canceling plans and making excuses all week. Either he didn't want to see her or something was up With Ryan it was something was up. She pulled her SUV into the driveway of the Cohen's house. Ryan was already there and it looked as if Maria had met him there. So she just parked behind Maria and went up to the door.

"DING DING DONG DING"

She saw the there was only a light on in the backyard. She had never known the Cohen's to save on Electricity. She slowly opened the front door. It was really dark. She turned on the light.

"Surprise." People jumped up from behind the Couch and the kitchen.

"Wow. What's the special occasion?" She asked. She knew it wasn't her birthday.

"Well, I wanted to throw you an engagement party." Ryan said as he came up behind her wrapping his arms around her waist.

"I love you." He said twirling her around and kissing her lips. Man those lips felt good to Marissa she wished all these people weren't around she would do him in his parents foyer.

Everyone had been watching and the whole Crowd went "Aww."

The rest of the night was a success. At the end of the evening Caitlyn came up to Marissa with a sleeping Gaby on her shoulder.

"Hey, Sweetie." Marissa said letting her sister relax and held Gaby and Gaby went Right back to sleep in Marissa's arms. She went to put Gaby down on the couch and Caitlyn followed.

"Thanks Sis." Marissa said as she laid Gaby down on the couch.

"No problem, what are sisters for." They hugged.

"Now, where is my stepson. Really I would like to get home so Gaby can sleep in her bed." Caitlyn said.

"Well, Who's your stepson." Ryan asked Looking over at the few people who were left. "He has blonde red and purple hair. For the life of me I don't know why he chose those colors." Caitlyn said.

"Caitlyn I can remember when you were about 12 and you wanted me to take you to the salon and die your hair Hot pink with Red streaks."

"Well, I was rebelling."

"Maybe, that's what Collin's doing." Marissa stated.

"No, Collin doesn't rebel he is a great son. He helps around the house. He loves his little sister. I really think he's just that way."

"Collin?" Ryan asked suddenly realizing that they were talking about the boy who was at his house yesterday. He had thought he had seen him here.

"Yeah."

"Well, my daughter is friends with a boy named Collin with Red and purple hair."

"That's him." Caitlyn said

"Ahh, yes Maria the girl who calls our house and when she doesn't call he can't stop talking about her.

"Well, that's interesting." Marissa said.

"Well, I think I am going to go get some more wine. Ryan?" Marissa said.

"Yeah. Me too." Ryan followed Marissa to the kitchen

"Well, Maria. I think Caitlyn is looking for me." Collin got up from the side of the pool where they had been sitting.

"I had a good time. I don't know what I would have done without you." Maria said.

"I had a good time too. Maybe we could do it again, but like go to the movies." Collin said.

"I would love to." Maria said. She didn't even think about the answer she just said yes, but if she would have thought it would have been yes then too.

"Well, then how bout tomorrow?"

"Awesome. " Maria said

"I'll pick you up at 7." Collin said as he walked back into the house.

"Ok. I can't wait." Maria said as she watched

The night finally ended and everyone finally went home. Ally and Vanessa spent the night at Sandy and Kirstens they like staying in Seth's room. He had actually had a journal when he was 12-17 that he stopped about right when Ryan came and they liked reading his stupidity. Even though they loved there Uncle Seth to death.

Maria climbed the stairs to her room. She was so tired. But she couldn't' wait till tomorrow.

"Night, Maria." Ryan said as he passed her room.

"Night, Hey Dad, Is it ok if I go out with Collin tomorrow night."

"Yeah, just be sure you remember you have to go with Marissa to morrow at 4:00 to the Bridal store. She needs to get you fitted for your dress."

"Oh yeah, I forgot." Maria said.

"Well, just be at the Monique's at 4:00." Ryan said.

"Night." He walked down the hall.

She may have tired, but the though of Collins blue eyes kept her awake until she finally drifted off to sleep in her own dreams.