Here's the second chapter. oh and i found the PERFECT song for when ryan is in chino. but i dunno if i will use it.
Ryan woke up the next morning with Marissa on his mind. Yesterday had been tough for both of them, but he was relieved that he had gotten his feelings out to her. They had ended up talking with each other for another hour or so- about the past year, her moving in with Caleb and her mom, and what's to come. After going over their conversation, Ryan realized that they had never really said their good-byes.
After getting dressed and having breakfast, he headed back to the pool house and made his bed. He grabbed his bag off the floor and turned for the door. Before leaving, he took a look around the pool house, his home for the past year, for one last time. It was so clean and plain, it looked like no one had ever lived there. Once I leave, it will be like I never lived here, Ryan thought. He sighed and closed the door behind him.
Ryan climbed the stairs with apprehension, fearful of Seth's response to his departure. When he reached Seth's door, he took a deep breath and knocked. No one answered so he walked in. Seth was stretched out on his bed listening to his I-pod.
"Uh, hey," Ryan said when Seth took off his headphones, "I came to say bye 'cause I'm leaving now."
"Ok," Seth nodded unemotionally. Ryan reached in his pocket and took out a folded paper.
"Here, I got you a map of Tahiti," he said while handing the map to Seth. Seth took it and carelessly tossed it on his night table.
"Thanks," he mumbled, staring at the wall in front of him. Paying no attention to Ryan, Seth put his headphones back on and closed his eyes.
Ryan looked down, dismayed by Seth's actions. He understood how Seth could be upset with his leaving, but why does he have to ignore him? He bit his lip and took one last look at his best friend. He could tell Seth was angry and it hurt him- a lot. He let out a long sigh and trudged out of the room. Ryan headed downstairs to find Sandy and Kirstin.
Ryan entered the kitchen where the two parents were standing. He looked at both of them before talking.
"Um, I think I'll be leaving soon. I just wanted to thank you for letting me live here and for everything that you have done for me. I really appreciate it," Ryan said to Kirstin and Sandy.
"Oh, your welcome sweetie. We're going to miss you Ryan," Kirstin said while pulling him in for a hug.
"Wow, you really got her choked up. She never hugs," Sandy joked. Kirstin frowned at her husband.
"You always know how to ruin a moment, Sandy." Sandy raised his eyebrows and Ryan smirked.
As Sandy and Kirstin helped Ryan out to Teresa's car, he looked back at the house hoping to see Seth appear at the door or look out his bedroom window. Seth wasn't in sight. He sadly shrugged his shoulders and turned back to his foster parents. Kirstin could sense Ryan's concern and reassuringly placed her hand on his shoulder.
"We're sorry about Seth. He shouldn't be acting this way – but he has never had someone so close to him leave. We'll talk to him if you want. And if you're worried about him, you shouldn't be. He'll get over it," Kirstin comforted him. Ryan smiled, tilting his head to the side.
"I know, I know. But he just seemed so angry. He wouldn't even acknowledge my presence," Ryan explained. Sandy sighed and ran his fingers through his hair. He looked up towards Seth's bedroom window and shook his head. There was a moment of silence where the three of them just gazed back at the house. Ryan cleared his throat and looked back at Teresa's car.
"Well, I guess I should get going," he said tensely. He walked to the car as Sandy and Kirstin followed. He turned towards them before getting in.
"Thanks again for everything. I'm gonna to miss this place." Ryan sadly smiled and looked away, embarrassed. Kirstin looked endearingly at him and gave him another hug.
"Oh, Ryan. We're going to miss you too," she said softly into his ear. She pulled away and he slid into the passenger seat next to Teresa. Sandy leaned down to the window and smiled.
"Have a safe drive and remember to call when you get there."
Ryan nodded to him and looked at Teresa. She smiled back at him.
"Are you ready to go?" she asked softly. Ryan nodded again and mumbled a "yeah." Teresa slowly pulled out of the driveway and waved to the Cohens. Ryan looked back at the house and took in the surroundings. I might not see this for a while, he sulked.
As they drove through the neighborhood of Newport Beach, they came upon Jimmy's house. Ryan's pulse quickened when he saw Marissa standing in the driveway with her luggage. They passed by her as she watched him with sorrow in her eyes. His heart ached at the sight. Suddenly, Ryan spoke up.
"Wait, stop the car for a minute," he said as he opened the car door. Teresa stared at him quizzically as he got out. Ryan ran over to Marissa and stopped in front of her. She looked up at him and smiled.
"Ryan, what are you doing?" He smiled back and wrapped his arms around her. She raised her eyebrows in surprise and hugged him back.
"Last night, we never really said goodbye. I didn't want to leave with out doing that." He pulled back and looked into her eyes. "I also didn't get to tell you that-"
He was cut off by a passionate kiss. He reached out to cup her face as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Didn't get to tell me what?" she asked innocently.
"That I love you, Marissa." Her eyes gleamed and a huge smile broke out on her face.
"I love you too…….so much." She hugged him tightly as she whispered the last part. She kissed him on the cheek.
"Marissa, I'm sorry that I have to leave. But I want you to know that I'll come back. I promise you," Ryan said, smoothing her hair.
"I know you will, Ry," Marissa replied and looked over at Teresa's car, "Um, I think there's someone waiting for you." Ryan looked back at the car and sighed.
"Yeah, I gotta go. But I'll call you later, okay? I'm gonna miss you." Marissa nodded and let go of his hand.
"I'm going to miss you too." She bit her lip as she watched him walk back to Teresa. She was so happy that he loved her and knew she could trust him, but she was still uncertain about him going to live with Teresa. She sighed as he looked back at her before getting in the car and driving off. God, her life was messed up. She finally finds someone who loves her and he has to go live with another girl who he might have impregnated.
She shook her head as she laughed softly and waited for her limo to arrive.
hope you liked it! sorry if the seth goodbye and sandy and kirstin goodbye aren't exactly right. i couldnt find the actual script of the last episode so i just tried to remember what happened. i dont like writing romantic scenes so it probably wasnt that good. sorry! god- i'm so critical of myself! please r&r!