Later that day Ryan met up with Marissa at the pier.
Ryan: "Hey"
Marissa: "Hi, well last night sure was interesting."
Ryan: "Ya, one of these days were going to get through an even without me hitting somebody,"
Marissa: "Ah, but I like the tough Ryan Atwood," (Leaning in to kiss him)
Ryan: "So about that romantic night... I was thinking, Sandy and Kirsten won't be home tonight, so you know, if you wanted to have dinner and well..."
Marissa starts giggling at Ryan's nervousness
Marissa: "I'll see you tonight, don't worry I'm sure it will be perfect,"
Marissa walks off.
Ryan: "Ya, perfect, we all know how smoothly things go around here,"
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Back at the pool house.
Seth: "So man what's up tonight, a little Playstation, hanging out with the girls, or we could go to a house party where a variety of bad things could happen, it's your choice,"
Ryan: "Ugh sorry man, kinda busy tonight, Marissa and I are having like a date,"
Seth: "Great, Summer and I will join you we'll have some grub come back for some of that sweet Playstation,"
Ryan: "It's more of a private date you know,"
Seth: "Ohhhh I get it, huh huh, is Ryan Atwood becoming a man tonight? Or more of a man that is since you've already kinda well... let's just say"
Ryan: "Seth!"
Seth: "Ya, sorry, just make sure it's the right time, take it from the guy who had the awkward fish sex,"
Ryan: "I'm going to leave now,"
Seth: "Where you going?"
Ryan: "Somewhere without you, your starting to scare me"
Seth: "Oh wait, are you using the house?"
Ryan: "Ya why?"
Seth: "Where are me and Summer supposed to go? I'm kinda afraid of her house, her dad's opinions of me haven't really increased, especially after the boat incident,"
Ryan: "Sorry man can't help ya,"
Ryan walks off to leave Seth to ponder.
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Ryan and Marissa have come to a fancy restaurant and have just sat down.
Ryan: "Soo, this is a really nice place, lightings really nice,"
Marissa: "Ryan, your acting weird, you ok?"
Ryan: "Ya, fine never better, just a little, uh nervous,"
Marissa let out a quiet giggle.
Marissa: "Don't be," (Holding his hand)
Marissa looked into his eyes and leaned in for a kiss.
Marissa: "Do you know what tonight is?"
Ryan: "Uh, no, first time I punched somebody at a party?"
Marissa: "No," (Smiling) "It's the first time we met, on the driveway that night,"
Ryan: "Wow, lot's changed in a year, never thought I'd be here sitting with you, we've gone through so much, I love you Marissa"
Marissa laughed knowing Ryan wasn't one to make big sentimental speeches and that was probably the most he had ever said.
Marissa: "You know, we don't need dinner, let's go,"
They both ran off to the car and then off to the Cohen's.
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Summer: "20, 25, and 30 dollars, there you go,"
Seth: "Thank you Summer, ohh what to do with 30 dollars,"
Summer: "I still can't believe you bet against your best friend,"
Seth: "Well it's a little known fact, Ryan can't get through a black-tie without hitting anybody, and Mr. Caleb Nichol was just the target this time," (Smirking)
Seth and Summer are laying on blankets on the beach staring out into the dark ocean night.
Summer: "So what are you gonna do with your winnings?"
Seth: "Videogames!!!,"
Summer gives him a look.
Seth: "I mean.... presents for you!!!"
Summer laughed and kissed him
They started making out on the beach.
Summer: "Oh I forgot to tell you..."
Seth: "Summer, making out here!"
Summer: "Well I just thought you should know my dad wants to have dinner with us tomorrow night,"
She starts kissing him again, while Seth has a terrified look in his eyes.
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Ryan and Marissa arrive home and start kissing all the way down to the pool house, they end up collapsing on the bed while still making out.
Marissa: "I love you," (In between kisses)
Ryan: "Thank you," (Smiling)
Marissa started giggling and they started making out harder. She slowly started unbuttoning his shirt and running her hands over his back.
Ryan started stroking her hair and slowly took off her blouse. There was nothing but pure love in both their eyes as they continued making out. Ryan slowly began caressing her back as she laid her head on his chest.
Ryan: "Are you ready?"
Marissa: "I've never been more ready for anything in my life"
Marissa slid off Ryan's pants and let them fall to the floor as he unbuttoned her skirt. They both lay there in their underwear with nothing but pure love in each other's hearts.
He dropped down to her stomach and started kissing up her chest as she just closed her eyes and enjoyed the moment. Marissa then got up and pushed him on his back.
Marissa: "Time for you to have some fun,"
She proceeded to kiss down his neck to his chest as he massaged up her legs.
Ryan: (Through heavy breathing) "We've waited so long,"
Marissa: "I know,"
They went back to making out on top of each other as Ryan caressed her smooth legs.
Ryan: "I love you Marissa"
Marissa: "I love you too," (Panting)
She then went down to his legs and slid off his boxers.
Ryan: "Your turn," (Smiling)
Marissa smiled and made a big show of taking off her underwear. She then got on top of Ryan and they began kissing.
They both stared into each other's eyes, both for the first time in weeks, truly happy.