A/N: Sorry it has been awhile since I last updated. It seems every time I think I will have more time I have less and every time I think I will have less time I have more. Arrgh. Please Review and give me inspiration. This story is creeping closer and closer into writers block. I keep changing my mind on where I want it to go. Tell me what you want more of!

Teresa wasn't going anywhere. She was not going to let them have the chance to get back together. No one would stop her from being with Ryan at that moment.

"Everybody leave." Seth said having slipped into the room.

"I don't think I'm allowed to." Ryan piped in. He was glad to have a distraction from Marissa and Teresa. Yet he also had a need to be alone with Marissa. Too many things going on at once!

"Alright then, Ryan can stay. But you two girls have to go now." Seth said with authority.

"Ryan and I have something we really need to discuss." Marissa said softly. She needed more answers about Eddie! How could she leave without them?

"I just got here. I haven't even had a moment alone with him." Teresa protested softly as well.

"Well, guess who else hasn't had a moment alone with him? Me, his brother. I have been patient and understanding. I just want my turn. I'm not asking too much. I was supposed to see him last night and stay in the room with him. That didn't happen. My dad wanted some alone time with him this morning so I went to the Cafeteria. I come back, and my turn has been passed over again. This time, I am saying no. Get out and just let me see my brother." Seth was sick of waiting. He loved Ryan. Ryan was a huge part of his life. All he wanted was to sit with him and feel that Ryan was there. He had almost lost him.

Marissa felt guilty. It was her fault that Seth had not spent the night in Ryan's room. She would leave the room. She would ask about Eddie after Seth had some time. She had completely missed that Seth had not visited with Ryan. "I'm sorry Seth. I'll go." Marissa mumbled and made hast for the door.

Teresa saw Marissa leave and felt that it was safe for her to leave as well. If Marissa wasn't here then there was no way for them to get back together. "I'm sorry too. I really didn't know Seth. I'll catch up with you later Ryan. Bye." Teresa made her exit and followed Marissa to keep stock on where she was at all times.

Ryan felt odd. Seth wanted to see him that badly? What did he have to say? What was so important? Surely it wasn't the pleasure of his company that Seth would come barging into the room for? He was glad to see Seth. Finally someone who would not make him think!

"Sorry to come in here all master commander like. I hate it when I have to order people around. It gives me stress. This is why I date Summer. She orders people around for me." Seth sighed as he made himself comfortable in the chair.

"Master Commander? Seth they left because you made them feel sorry for you, not because they were in awe of your powerful presence." Ryan laughed to himself.

"Are you saying that I'm not threatening? I feel you should be aware of the fact that I am a very scary person." Seth nodded managing to keep a strait face.

"Alright Seth, you are very frightening. Feel better?" Ryan laughed.

"Much." Seth mumbled.

"Good. So did you have something to tell me about or did you just want to make sure I'm alive?"

"No to the first and yes to the second."

"You came to see if I was alive? What? I didn't mean that seriously." Ryan said feeling a little off guard.

"Well, I am in fact in here because I need to see you functioning and in working order before I would believe it. There was one point last night where I really thought you would die." Seth said seriously. Ryan remained quiet.

"I need you to know I care about you. You know, just in case something ever happens again." Seth said slowly and meaningfully.

"Uhh. Thanks Seth. Umm. I...I care about you too. But, nothing is going to happen to me again. I'm going to be fine." Ryan said slowly.

"You better be. Or whoever hurt you is going to have to deal with a very scary person." Seth said trying to lighten to mood back up.

"You mean Kirstin?" Ryan poked.

"Noooooo. I thought we had already figured out that I am a very scary person." Seth said confidently.

"Ohh yes. I quiver every time you enter a room." Ryan laughed.

"Wise men do." Seth nodded. Ryan just shook his head.

"So what are you doing about Teresa and Marissa?" Seth quizzed.

"What about them?" Ryan mumbled. Why had he known the subject would drift here?

"How do you feel about them both being here? How do you feel about them both looking at you with adoring, begging to be loved eyes?" Seth joked.

"I think I know what I want. Bit the situation is complicated and I need to look into it more." Ryan said reluctantly.

"Oh! Oh! Tell me more!" Seth said giddily.

"I think I need to sort a little more before there is more that I won't tell you."

"Aww. You're no fun." Seth said giving him a gentle loving punch.

"So how is Summer?" Ryan asked.

"Summer. Aww Summer. Wow. Summer. She..." Seth continued to spill meaningless information on the things Summer had done that Seth found brilliant.

Marissa made her way to the elevator. She decided to go to the Cafeteria. She could use a good breakfast. The elevator door was about to close when she heard Teresa scream for her to hold it. She did. Teresa hopped in with her.

"What floor?" Marissa smiled at her.

"Where are you going?" Teresa asked.

"The Cafeteria." Marissa replied.

"Mind if I join you? I could use some breakfast." Teresa smiled at her.

"No problem." Marissa lied through her teeth. Why was Teresa hanging around her? She was nice and they were on good terms but still. It was common knowledge that they both wanted the same man. Marissa didn't like conversing with her competition.

"Excellent." Teresa said happily. For, happy she was as long as she was never away from Marissa and therefore Marissa was never alone with Ryan.

They walked out of the elevator and made their way towards the Cafeteria. They passed the Lady's room and Marissa turned and went inside. She told Teresa to go on and get them a table. Teresa distrusted this. Was Marissa trying to sneak back up to Ryan and give her the slip? Teresa would go so she would not appear suspicious herself but she would actually wait around the corner.

Marissa waited for Teresa to disappear and turned to go into the restroom. She never made it inside. Instead, Eddie grabbed her from behind and put his hand over her mouth. She tried to scream but had no luck. She tried to fight but he was too strong he shoved her into a janitor's closet and closed the door behind them. Oliver would join them later with the supplies.

A/N: I recently discovered that my computer changes the name Kirsten to Kristin. Therefore the name in my story changes. I will try and catch it when it does this from now on. I also know Teresa is normally spelled Theresa. But I started with Teresa and I don't want to be inconsistent and change it now. Please Review. I enjoy them immensely. Let my work receive phrase! I feel it deserves it. I think with the time I have spent on it that it better deserve it. I would feel quite sad if it didn't. If you like or not review and let me know. Mostly I would love suggestions of what you want to see more of. But even if all you want to put is, I like it, I could go for that.