Float On

Chapter Two: The After Party

As you may know when there is a graduation there is usually an after party... especially when you live in New Port! And that is exactly what the high society of Orange County had planned for their graduates.

Immediately after the ceremony Sandy and Kirsten headed back to their mansion to prepare for the celebration that would take place in just a few hours. They were having a party at their place in honor of Seth, Summer, Ryan and Marissa who had successfully graduated from Harbor High.

Julie, Caleb, Haley, Jimmy and Summer's dad piled into one of the cars that they had brought to the graduation, as Seth, Summer, Ryan and Marissa got into the other car. They did this so 'the parents' could go get ready for the party as 'the four teens' went to hang out a little while before.

"So guys, where do you want to go?" Marissa asked as she backed the car out of the parking lot, leaving the vague outline that was Harbor High behind.

"Well, I in particular would like to go to the mall for a quick shopping spree!" Summer commented, excitedly.

"Sorry to shatter your dreams Summer, but I think it would be fun to chill out at the comic store," Seth replied, hopefully.

"Cohen, we are so not 'chilling out at the comic store!' Summer said, imitating him.

Seth and Summer began what could be a very long and painful fight before Ryan interrupted them, "Why don't we just go down to the beach?"

Seth and Summer thought about Ryan's idea for a minute before agreeing, "Yeah, okay...sounds good!"

Marissa looked over at Ryan who was sitting in the passenger's seat, and gave him a warm smile as if to say thanks for putting an end to Seth and Summer's argument. He in return took her free hand and squeezed it tightly as he too gave her a warm, loving smile.

Summer saw this and whispered to Seth, "Cohen, why aren't we as cute as Ryan and Marissa?"

"Well Summer, we have another way of expressing our love..."

"Uh huh, and what would that be?" she asked, playfully.

"Through our arguments!" he replied, truthfully.

Summer smiled and gave him a quick kiss on the lips which turned into a light slap on the arm, "We so do not argue that much." she exclaimed.

"Ummm....yes you do!" Ryan said, looking back at Summer and Seth.

"Excuse me Chino, but you are not involved in this conversation," Summer said, filled with rage.

Marissa looked over at Ryan trying to suppress her laughter caused by Summer's attitude. "Well, what do you know...Were at the beach!" Marissa said, pulling into the parking lot.

"Finally!" Ryan mumbled to himself as he got out of the car.

Once everyone was out of the car Summer and Marissa took off their gowns revealing their outfits. They stuffed their cap and gowns into the trunk of the car as did Ryan and Seth who also had clothes on underneath.

Seth and Summer walked down to the beach followed closely by Ryan and Marissa.

"So....." Marissa said, as she jumped onto Ryan's back, surprising him.

Once she was settled on his back they continued the short trail down to the beach, "So...." Ryan started. "I think you've gotten a little heavier!" he joked as he readjusted her on his back.

"Oh really?" she asked, slyly. "Are you sure it's not that you've gotten weaker?"

"Well, that could be it too," he replied.

Once they reached the ocean Ryan set Marissa down and they caught up with Seth and Summer.

The four of them talked as they walked along the water. Then, Seth and Ryan had the sudden urge to go in the water, so they picked up their squealing girlfriends and ran into the water.

Marissa came spiraling towards the surface with a surprised look on her face, as she splashed Ryan with water. Then, he came up under her and picked her up, carrying her in his arms, "Ryan....." she laughed.

"Yeah?" he asked.

"I love you..." she replied.

"I know," he said kissing her softly and smiling. Ryan knew there was no reason for him to tell Marissa he loved her, because she already knew.

After a while of playing around in the water Seth, Summer, Ryan and Marissa decided they should probably go get dressed and ready for the party.
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Ryan stood in front of his mirror as he put his tie on. Just then Marissa came up behind him, wrapping her arms around his waist. "Hey." she said, happily.

"Hey," he said, turning around to face her. "You look great!" he said, admiring her classy yet elegant dress that fit her perfectly.

"Thanks," she said, taking his hands in his, "You ready to go out there and pretend like were having fun?"

"No, not really." he said, kissing her neck and moving up to her lips.

"Ryan..." Marissa said, pulling away, "Later!" she said, slyly.

"Okay, later." he said, as he gave her one last kiss.

Then, Ryan and Marissa walked out the doors of the pool house, hand in hand. They weren't very excited about the party that awaited them, however they were definitely looking forward to what would come later that night!

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A/N: Okay, there you go! I hope you liked this chapter, which was mainly just fluff. lol. Next you will see what happens at the party and expect some drama! By the way thanks for all the other reviews...If you have any suggestions for what should happen next I would appreciate it. If not just remember to review! Thanks so much!!!!

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