Chapter 12: Affirmation
The wedding had been the previous day, it was now Sunday. Jimmy and Hailey had left for their honeymoon and Marissa was staying with the Cohen's. She was no longer living with her mother and Caleb, she moved into Hailey and Jimmy's new house. Now, Ryan, Marissa, Seth, and Summer were all eating breakfast.
"So, Coop, I thought today maybe we could have a girls day. Shopping, tanning, spa, something like that," Summer suggested.
"Sure, that would be good. We can leave after we eat," Marissa said back.
"Yeah, we can have some Seth/Ryan time," Seth said.
"Who's going to take Sydney?" Ryan asked.
"Me and Coop can take her," Summer replied. They finished breakfast and Summer, Marissa, and Sydney were at the mall.
"Do you like having a baby?" Marissa asked as they walked through the mall.
"Yeah, sometimes I wish I could just get a full night of sleep and not wake up every few hours to a crying baby, but that's one of the only bad things," Summer replied.
"So you like being a mother?" Marissa asked again.
"Of course, she's great and so cute and I love her. Why are you asking?"
"I was just wondering. You seem different since you had her, I couldn't tell if you were unhappy or not."
"I'm really happy, just a little more motherly; I haven't changed too much with the baby."
"Oh, it must be you've changed since you moved."
"Probably, is something bothering you, Coop?" Summer asked concerned.
"No, it's nothing."
"You know you can always tell me, right?"
"Yeah, I know. How about we go to the beach?"
"Sure, can we go to the Crab Shack first, I'm hungry?"
"Okay; have you ever taken Sydney to the beach?" Marissa asked.
"No, it's not really warm enough in New York and there aren't that many beaches."
"Oh," Marissa said as they drove from the mall to the beach. After they ate lunch they found a good spot on the beach and were now tanning.
"I miss this," Summer said after Sydney fell asleep in her arms.
"What, the beach?"
"No, us hanging out...and I miss the beach too."
"Oh, me too, but college is starting soon and we'll be able to hang out again."
"Yeah, you're right."
"So how is your dad responding to be a grandfather? You haven't mentioned him."
"He doesn't know about Sydney. He didn't respond well to the wedding so I didn't tell him about the baby."
"Is he going to the wedding?" Marissa asked shocked.
"Yeah, I don't know if I really want him there though."
"Because he doesn't approve of Seth?"
"Yeah, and because he's an ass and he'll probably ruin the day, can we talk about something else please?"
"Sure, we can talk about something else. What do you want to talk about?" Marissa asked.
"I don't know. Where are you and Chino going to live when we go to college?"
"We're thinking of finding an apartment near campus, what are you and Seth doing?"
"I think we might try to find a house," Summer answered. They still didn't know that Kirsten was already building one for them. She was also giving the one right next to it to Ryan and Marissa. They were all going to find out after their graduations. Seth and Summer's graduation was June 11th, the weekend before their wedding. Ryan and Marissa's was June 4th, which was in one week.
After the girls talked some more at the beach they went back to the Cohen's. The guys were there playing video games. Summer and Marissa brought Sydney upstairs and put her in her crib in the guestroom for a nap. They then went downstairs to find the boys. They were in front of the TV, right where the girls figured they would be. Summer went over to the couch and sat down next to Seth. She kissed him on the cheek, and then he finished his game. Seth and Summer stayed on the couch, while Marissa and Ryan went out to the pool house.
"Where's Sydney?" Seth asked Summer, turning off the TV.
"She's upstairs asleep," Summer answered.
"Oh, so we finally have some alone time?"
"Yeah, the baby should be asleep for another hour."
"Good, what do you want to do?"
"I have an idea," Summer said pushing Seth down onto the couch and kissing him.
"I like your thinking," he said when they pulled apart.
"Let's go upstairs," Summer said pulling him up the stairs into his bedroom. They were now lying on Seth's bed, under the sheets.
"I miss that," Seth said to Summer.
"Me too, on our honeymoon we'll be able to do it more," she replied.
"Good, now we should probably get dressed again before the baby wakes up."
"Yeah, are we doing anything tonight?"
"My parents can baby-sit, so we're going out."
"With Coop and Chino?" Summer asked.
"Nope, just us."
"Where are we going?"
"It's a surprise."
"Than how do I know what to wear?" Summer asked, Seth laughed.
"Just wear something comfortable," he answered. Around seven o'clock Seth and Summer went to the Crab Shack for dinner.
"Why didn't you just tell me we were going to the Crab Shack for dinner?" Summer asked after they finished eating.
"The date isn't over yet, this wasn't the surprise," Seth answered.
"Oh, where are we going now?" she asked.
"That's the surprise."
"I hate surprises."
"I know, let's go." Seth paid the bill and then they headed to the docks.
"We're at your boat, that's the surprise?" Summer asked confused.
"Come on, we're going for a ride," Seth said, grabbing Summer's hand to help her onto the boat. Seth had dessert in a picnic basket on the boat and they after they found a place to stop sailing. Now Seth and Summer were lying together under a blanket staring at the sunset.
"What did Chino mean yesterday when he said it figured that we were going to Tahiti?"
"He's the only one that knows this, but I'll tell you. I know it will sound stupid."
"Go ahead, what is it."
"I've always had this plan that I was going to sail to Tahiti and take you with me. I had that plan before you even knew me," Seth explained. Summer leaned over and kissed him softly.
"I'm sorry," she said, pulling away.
"For what?" Seth asked.
"For ignoring you all those years," she said with a sad tone.
"Don't be, if you hadn't ignored me than we might not be where we are today. I believe everything happens for a reason."
"Me too," Summer said. As soon as they got back to the docks, Summer pulled out her cell phone.
"Who are you calling?" Seth asked.
"Coop, I want to make sure Sydney is okay."
"Summer, I'm sure she's fine. We're going to be home in like five minutes, plus you called twenty minutes ago."
"I know, but twenty minutes is a long time."
"Yes, especially considering you only called your mom every ten minutes while we were at prom."
"It wasn't every ten minutes," Seth gave her a strange look. It was every fifteen minutes."
"Yeah, because there's a real big difference between ten and fifteen minutes," Seth said sarcastically.
"Shut up, Cohen," she said hitting him in the stomach, "let's just go back and I won't call."
"Okay, let's go." Seth grabbed Summer's hand and led her to the car. They got in and Seth drove back to the Cohen's house.
I believe the sun should never set upon an argument
I believe we place our happiness in other people's hands
I believe that junk food tastes so good because it's bad for you
I believe your parents did the best job they knew how to do
I believe that beauty magazines promote low self esteem
I believe I'm loved when I'm completely by myself alone
I believe in Karma what you give is what you get returned
I believe you can't appreciate real love until you've been burned
I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side
I believe you don't know what you've got until you say goodbye
I believe you can't control or choose your sexuality
I believe that trust is more important than monogamy
I believe your most attractive features are your heart and soul
I believe that family is worth more than money or gold
I believe the struggle for financial freedom is unfair
I believe the only ones who disagree are millionaires
I believe in Karma what you give is what you get returned
I believe you can't appreciate real love until you've been burned
I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side
I believe you don't know what you've got until you say goodbye
I believe forgiveness is the key to your unhappiness
I believe that wedded bliss negates the need to be undressed
I believe that God does not endorse TV evangelists
I believe in love surviving death into eternity
I believe in Karma what you give is what you get returned
I believe you can't appreciate real love until you've been burned
I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side
I believe you don't know what you've got until you say goodbye
A/N: Sorry for the long time with no update! I'm also sorry for the short chapter, but at least it is something. I have been busy with school and especially color guard, but my schedule is calming now. The song is "Affirmation" by Savage Garden. The song from the last chapter is from Michelle Branch's "Broken Bracelet" album. Please review, more reviews faster writing!!! Also, I'm thinking of starting a One Tree Hill story, if you watch it, let me know what you think!!!!
