A/N: Most people say that Seth and Summer got together on Valentines Day, but I consider it the day before, since that is when they had sex. Also, I know adding Anna was random, but one of my friends told me to bring her back and I didn't have any good ideas for that chapter.
Chapter 9: Honey and the Moon
It is now February 12th, actually it's the thirteenth because it is two am. Seth's plane had just landed and he was at Summer's house. She wasn't anywhere downstairs so he figured she didn't stay up. He crept up the stairs and found Summer asleep in her bed.
"Happy anniversary Summer," he whispered in her ear and kissed her on top of her head. She rolled over and saw him hovering over her.
"Happy anniversary," she said sleepily.
"Go back to sleep, I'll be in bed in a few minutes."
"I'll wait for you." He got changed and hopped into bed and under the covers with Summer. He lay down and kissed Summer softly on the lips.
"Goodnight," he said wrapping his arms around her and resting his hands on her very large stomach.
"Goodnight." They fell asleep. Summer awoke the next morning at nine to the sound of the doorbell. Everyone else was still asleep so she snuck away from her room, careful to not wake Seth, and answered the door. There was a man standing at the door with a large bouquet of red roses.
"Delivery for a Summer Roberts," the man said holding out a clipboard for her to sign.
"Thank you," she said signing her name and then closing the door. She walked into the kitchen to get a vase for the flowers. There was a note in the bouquet. It read:
'My dear Summer,
Ever since the first time I saw you I loved you, although I never thought you would love me back. I guess I was wrong. I love you so much and always will, happy one year anniversary. Love always, Seth.'
She was now crying softly. It was probably a mix of pregnancy hormones and knowing how sweet Seth was. As if on cue, Seth walked into the kitchen wrapping his arms around her.
"Good morning," he said giving her a kiss on the forehead. She turned around and pulled him down to her height. She began kissing him intensely, but passionately. He kissed back matching her force. She pulled away out of breath.
"I love you so much," she said panting.
"I love you too, do you like the flowers?" he asked. She responded by kissing him, this time soft and gentle. "I'll take that as a yes."
She nodded and asked, "What are we doing today?"
"Today we are going shopping and I'm going to buy you something to wear tonight," he started.
"What are we doing tonight?"
"That is a surprise. Let's go get dressed." They got dressed and headed to the mall. When they got to the mall, they headed straight to the maternity section of Macy's to find a dress. Summer had no idea what type of attire would be required where they were going, so she actually let Seth pick out her dress. After looking for about fifteen minutes, Seth found a dress. It was dark red with a little bit of black. It was a strapless dress, so Seth also found a black sweater since it was the middle of winter.
After trying on the dress, Summer and Seth headed to the food court for lunch. After lunch they continued shopping and Summer bought new shoes and a purse.
"What time are we leaving tonight?" Summer asked as they arrived back at her house.
"Be ready at six thirty," Seth answered. It was now four o'clock, so Summer got in the shower and started getting ready. She was ready right on time. She wore her new dress, shoes and purse. Seth was wearing a black suit.
When they were on their way Summer knew where they were, but she didn't know of any fancy restaurants around. They pulled into a hotel.
"Why are we at a hotel?" Summer asked. "It's not like we can fool around or anything," she said pointing to her stomach. Seth laughed.
"We are having dinner here."
"Oh, I never knew this place was fancy, but I've never been here before. How did you know about it?"
"I asked around for a romantic place, and then I called to make reservations."
"Oh."
"Lets go," he said going to her side of the car and opening the door. They walked into the restaurant and were seated immediately. They ordered and were now finished with dinner, waiting for dessert.
"How long are you here for?" she asked sadly.
"I'm glad you asked," he said happily, reaching across the table and entwining their fingers.
"Why?" she said confused.
"I'm not going back."
"What?" she said surprised.
"I know when we found out you were pregnant you said that you didn't want me to move here, but I can't stand being away from you. I want to make sure that I'm always there for you and the baby. I already talked with your mom and my parents and I'm moving in with you." She looked shocked.
"What about school?"
"I transferred here and I am starting next week after February break." For a minute she wasn't responding. "Are you going to say anything?"
"I love you so much," she finally said.
"I love you too. My stuff is already at your house in the basement."
"I'm so glad you're going to be here. It will make things so much easier."
"I'll be right back," Seth said, getting up and heading towards the piano player where people were dancing. Summer saw him say something to the piano player. Seth went back to the table and reached out his hand to Summer, the piano started playing a different song. Wonderwall.
"Oh my god," Summer said to herself. "You are so cheesy, Cohen."
"I'm sweeping you off your feet."
"Where have I heard that line before?" she asked sarcastically. They headed over to the dance floor and danced through the whole song. After they were finished with dessert, Seth paid and they went home.
Five o'clock in the morning, February 14th.....
Summer and Seth lay in bed. Seth was asleep, but Summer was stirring around uncomfortably, holding on to her stomach. Seth felt her moving and it woke him up.
"Sum, what's wrong?" he asked. She didn't answer. "Summer, what's going on?"
"I think I'm in labor," she answered.
"Oh my god, we have to go to the hospital," Seth said getting out of the bed.
"No, I'm not going to the hospital."
"What are you talking about?" Seth said confused.
"Jake is an OB/GYN. He said he would deliver my baby, and do it at home because I hate hospitals."
"Oh."
"Yeah, I don't want to wake him up yet though it's early."
"I'm going to call my parents. I know it's two in the morning there, but they wanted to try to make it here for the birth."
"Okay, tell them to bring Marissa too please, and owwww," Summer said grabbing her stomach.
"What was that?" Seth asked concerned, grabbing Summer's hand.
"That would be called a contraction, get used to it, now go call."
"Okay," he grabbed the phone and dialed his parents.
"What?" said a grumpy Kirsten.
"Hi mom, it's nice to hear from you too."
"Seth, why are you calling at two in the morning, have you ever heard of sleep?"
"Well you can sleep on the plane, Summer's in labor."
"She is? We'll be there in about seven hours."
"Call Marissa, Summer wants her here too."
"Okay, we'll see you soon. What hospital is she at?"
"Just come to her house. Ryan knows where it is. Her step-father is an OB/GYN so he is delivering the baby. Summer hates hospitals."
"Okay, we'll be there." They both hung up the phone.
"They're coming. I just hope they get here in time," Seth said to Summer. Summer nodded. An hour later, Seth woke Elizabeth and Jake.
"Do you have any pain medication I could take?" Summer asked him.
"I'm going to go to the hospital to pick up some of the stuff I'll need to deliver the baby and I'll pick up some pills for you," he said kissing her on the forehead and walking out of the room.
It was now about six hours later. Summer was in the hot tub to help with pain; Seth was in with her, sitting behind her with her leaning on him. Since she had gotten in the tub and had pain medication, she was dealing with the pain fairly well. She hadn't had any rage blackouts yet. The medication was wearing off quickly though, and she was in pain soon. Elizabeth, Jake, and Caroline had gone out to get some last minute baby things. Suddenly the doorbell rang.
"I'll go get it," Seth said, getting out of the hot tub, ringing out his bathing suit, and grabbing a towel. He got downstairs and opened the door to reveal a very tired Sandy, Kirsten, Ryan, and Marissa.
"Why are you only wearing a towel, it's freezing out?" Marissa asked.
"I have a bathing suit on too. Summer's upstairs, I'll bring you up," Seth said.
"Seth get back here now," they heard Summer yelling from upstairs. Seth brought them upstairs and into Summer's parents bathroom. Everyone waited outside the door while Seth went in. "Who was at the door? Was it your parents or some of my friends?"
"My parents, do you want them to come in?"
"Yeah, go get them." Seth walked out the door. "You guys can go in."
"Is she indisposed?" Ryan asked nervously.
"She's wearing a t-shirt, you won't see anything," Seth answered, laughing at Ryan's nervousness. They all went in to the bathroom.
"How are you doing sweetie?" Kirsten asked.
"I'm okay, Seth will you get back in and rub my back like you were doing before?" Summer asked.
"Sure," Seth got in the tub and everyone else sat around the tub talking to Summer. It was now 11:45pm and Summer was about to have the baby. She was in her bedroom. She didn't want everyone in the room, so it was only her, Seth, Jake, and her mom. Everyone else was in various rooms. Kirsten and Sandy in one guest room, Ryan and Marissa in another, and Stephanie and Katelyn in the hallway outside Summer's room on the floor. Summer's step-sister, Caroline, was at her friends house because she was only five and the sound of Summer screaming was scaring her.
"Summer come on, you're almost there," Jake said to a crying and yelling Summer.
"I can't do it," she cried.
"Summer, she's almost here, just a little longer," Seth said.
"No, I can't. I'm not ready to be a mom, our kid will hate me."
"You'll be a great mom, she won't hate you."
"Than why is she causing me so much pain, I feel like I'm dying."
"The better you push the sooner you won't be in pain, and we'll be able to see our daughter." Summer nodded and started to push hard and continue to scream. She was amazed everyone else was still asleep in the house, maybe the walls were soundproof?
"Okay Sum, the heads out, one more push," Summer was yelling in pain, and then gave a sigh of relief when the baby was finally out and Jake laid her on top of Summer.
"Oh my god," Summer said looking at her daughter. "She looks so...eww!"
"That's because she's not dried off yet," Seth said. Jake laid the baby next to Summer on the bed and cleaned her off and checked to make sure everything was okay. He wrapped her in a blanket and put a little hat on her.
"Now how does she look?" Jake asked Summer, handing the baby to her.
"Oh my god, she's so adorable," Summer squealed.
"She's perfect," Seth said staring at his daughter.
"She is perfect," Summer said, also staring at the baby.
"You did great, Sum." He kissed her on the top of her head.
"Here," she said placing the baby in Seth's arms. Seth took Sydney in his arms and sat down on the bed next to Summer. Summer leaned her head on Seth's shoulder and they sat there staring at their new daughter. It was like a picture perfect moment. They both looked up startled after they saw a flash.
"What was that for?" Seth asked Elizabeth, who stood there with a camera in her hands.
"What? It was a picture perfect moment."
"Isn't she so tiny," Summer said to Seth.
"7 pounds, 11 ounces, 18 inches long," Jake said as he filled out the birth certificate.
"She's so beautiful, just like her mother," Seth said.
"You really are cheesy, Cohen." They sat there each taking turns holding Sydney for a while.
"Summer, you should go to sleep. You've been up since five o'clock," Seth said.
"So have you."
"Yes, but I haven't really done anything. You were in pain all day, and it's one in the morning."
"But what if Sydney starts crying again? I have to take care of her."
"I'll take care of her. Go to sleep, I'll bring Sydney downstairs so she doesn't wake you."
"Fine, I love you."
"I love you too, Goodnight," he kissed her softly and took Sydney out of her arms.
Don't know why I'm still afraid
If you weren't real I would make you up
now
I wish that I could follow through
I know that your love is true
And deep
As the sea
But right now
Everything you want is wrong,
And right now
All your dreams are waking up,
And right now
I wish I could follow you
To the shores
Of freedom,
Where no one lives.
Remember when we first met
And everything was still a bet
In love's game
You would call; I'd call you back
And then I'd leave
A message
On your answering machine
But right now
Everything is turning blue,
And right now
The sun is trying to kill the moon,
And right now
I wish I could follow you
To the shores
Of freedom,
Where no one lives
Freedom
Run away tonight
Freedom, freedom
Run away
Run away tonight
We're made out of blood and rust
Looking for someone to trust
Without
A fight
I think that you came too soon
You're the honey and the moon
That lights
Up my night
But right now
Everything you want is wrong,
And right now
All your dreams are waking up,
And right now
I wish that I could follow you
To the shores
Of freedom
Where no one lives
Freedom
Run away tonight
Freedom freedom
Run away
Run away tonight
We got too much time to kill
Like pigeons on my windowsill
We hang around
Ever since I've been with you
You hold me up
All the time I've falling down
But right now
Everything is turning blue,
And right now
The sun is trying to kill the moon,
And right now
I wish I could follow you
To the shores
Of freedom
Where no one lives
A/N: I hope you like the new chapter. Next chapter will be up in a few days. The song in this chapter is "Honey and the Moon" by Joseph Arthur. Please read and review, it makes me write faster! More to come soon!
-Stephanie
