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Recap of Chapter One: Seth, Summer, Ryan and Marissa successfully graduated from Harbor High!
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Recap of Chapter Two: While the adults went to get ready for the graduation party that was taking place at the Cohen's, Ryan, Seth, Summer and Marissa went to have a little fun on the beach.
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Float On
Chapter Three: Surprise!
Ryan and Marissa walked into the Cohen's house, holding hands. They would need each other to get through the events that would take place. Marissa, for one wasn't exactly looking forward to listening to her mom talk about college and what not. On the other hand, Ryan wasn't in the mood to listen to other people talk to him about things he was supposed to be interested in. However, Ryan and Marissa were looking forward to one thing, and that was the time they could spend together after the party!
"Hey, guys!" Summer greeted Ryan and Marissa, as Seth came up to them as well.
"Hey."
"So, like aren't you so excited to talk to everyone about college. Oh and I'm sure we'll be insulted by Caleb at least once tonight. And dude, Ryan if you get lucky Julie might even say something mean to you..." Seth joked.
Ryan gave Seth a strange look and then added, "We can't forget about the possible one on one action between Julie and Haley."
Summer and Marissa broke out into an uncontrollable laughter as Seth just stood there upset, "So, you find Ryan funny and you just ignore me!"
"No, Cohen...You are just stupid and Ryan is funny," Summer replied, placing her hands on her hips.
"Oh here we go, another argument between Seth and Summer." Marissa complained, as she looked at Ryan.
"Well, how about you and I go sit by the pool," he said slyly, as he gestured to all the adults who were caught up in their own conversations.
"Let's make a run for it!" Marissa said, grabbing Ryan's hand and heading straight for the side door.
Just as they were about to step outside, Ryan and Marissa were stopped by Julie,"Well, hello Marissa......Ryan." she said, as a frown appeared on her face. "And where were you two going?"
"Well, we were just going to talk outside, but instead I guess we'll talk to you," Marissa said angrily.
"Actually..." Julie replied, looking at Ryan. "I was thinking it would be nice to talk to my daughter...ALONE!" she finished.
"Ummm...Yeah," Ryan said, looking at Marissa.
Julie grabbed Marissa's hand, separating Ryan and Marissa from each other. Marissa looked back at Ryan and mouthed to him, "Later." He nodded his head and gave her a warm smile.
For a few minutes, Ryan just stood there, looking around the room. He was debating on whether or not to go talk with Seth and Summer. However, if he did that he would probably just end up listening to Seth and Summer's continuous bickering. So, instead Ryan just stood there, staring into space as he waited for Marissa to come back.
"Well, well, if it isn't Ryan Atwood...The troubled one from Chino!" Caleb said, as he walked over to where Ryan stood.
"Ugh...Hi, Mr. Nichol." Ryan said, surprised that Caleb was wanting to have a conversation with him. 'Although,' Ryan thought to himself, 'At least once tonight he was going to be insulted by Caleb, so now was the time!'
"I would have never thought you would actually graduate." Caleb said.
'Oh there we go, the first insult of the night,' Ryan thought to himself, as he nodded his head in response.
"So, anyway do you have any ideas for where you'll be going to college? That is if you are even going," Caleb continued.
Ryan took a second to think about this and then answered truthfully, "I'm going to try and get in to what ever college Marissa wants to go to."
"Well, your time is running out so you better decide about college soon..." Caleb said, "By the way, how do you think it will work out between you and Marissa, I mean you two are so different and I don't think you deserve each other."
Ryan just looked at Caleb, the anger growing inside of him. "Well, congratulations anyway." Caleb said, turning his head and walking away.
Ryan was filled with rage...Caleb Nichol was New Port's wealthiest man, but he was by far the biggest bastard!
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"Marissa, what are you going to do about college?" Julie asked eagerly.
"I've applied to a few and which ever one that Ryan and I get into...that is where I'm going," Marissa replied.
Julie sighed, frustration evident in her voice, "That kid from Chino does not deserve you...I don't understand why you two are together!"
"Yeah mom..." Marissa yelled. "That's just the thing, you don't understand anything! All you care about is endless amounts of money and you don't give a damn about me..."
By this time, every one in the room had stopped talking and were focusing their eyes on Marissa and Julie. "Now, Marissa, darling, that is so not true." Julie said, trying her hardest not to slap her daughter.
"Well, you know what mom I don't care anymore...You are just a pathetic, little...." Marissa stopped, before finishing, "You are a pathetic little BITCH!" she exclaimed.
Julie, who was being humiliated in front of quite a few people, attempted to slap Marissa, but instead she was stopped by someone else's hand. Ryan had walked over to where Julie and Marissa were when he first heard the argument, and when he saw that Julie was going to slap Marissa he stopped her immediately.
Julie who was on the verge of tears turned around and ran out the back door. The whole room was silent as every one just stared at Ryan and Marissa, "Thanks." Marissa said to Ryan, as she took his hands in hers.
"Sure," Ryan said, smiling.
"There just had to be some sort of one on one action tonight..." Marissa said, playfully, "Whether it was between Julie and Haley or Julie and I."
"Yeah, well if it makes you feel any better I was insulted by Caleb." Ryan replied.
"Oh the gruesome twosome," Marissa said, referring to Julie and Caleb who were always causing drama.
Ryan laughed a little and then asked, "Hey, you want to go outside by the pool and talk?"
"I'd love to!" she said, giving him a quick kiss on the cheek.
Ryan wrapped his hand around Marissa's slim waist and the 'perfect couple' turned and walked outside.
At the sight of this every one sighed and then went back to talking.
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Marissa dangled her feet in the water as Ryan who was just an inch away from her, did the same.
"Ryan, I know you probably don't want to talk about this, but what are we going to do about college?" she asked, worriedly.
Ryan scooted closer to her and Marissa who saw this, stopped him and sat on his lap. Once they were comfortable he replied, "I already told you that I would try to get in the college you want to go to!" he said, sweetly.
"Ry, how about what ever college we both get into we go to together."
"Marissa, I want you to be happy and be able to go to the college you want to go to."
"Ryan, the only way I'll be happy... is if I'm... with you!" she said, truthfully.
He smiled and then leaned down and kissed her passionately.
After a minute, they broke away, and the two of them just sat there; content to be in each others arms and to be so close...after all, the only thing they cared about was being together!
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After a few hours, the party was coming to an end and by this time Ryan and Marissa were cuddled together on the couch talking to Seth and Summer. The four teens were laughing, happily just as there was an unexpected knock on the door.
Sandy went over to the door and opened it slowly, surprised at who he saw...
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A/N: Okay guys, here's the third chapter, I hope you thought it was good!! I know you are probably pissed that I left you with a cliff hanger, but I had to do it. lol. Anyway, please remember to review!! And if you have any suggestions of to where they should go to college I would truly appreciate it! Thanks a lot!!!!
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