Disclaimer: I don't own anything that is related to the O.C. It all belongs to Fox, the producers, etc.
Author's Note: This is my first attempt at an O.C fanfic so please be kind. I'd really appreciate reviews, suggestions or ideas. Thanks!
Chapter 1:
Kirsten watched as Hailey dug into her deluxe cheeseburger, as though she'd been fasting for months.
"Do you want to chew that?" Kirsten finally said, a grimace appearing on her face.
Hailey looked haughtily at her, still munching on the cow's carcass. She stopped and swallowed.
"Mmm, that was good," Hailey commented, wiping her hands with her napkin.
Kirsten raised her eyebrows, looking half bemused and half disgusted.
"It's weird. When you're living in cheap hotels and eating canned food, the thing you miss the most is fast food," Hailey said, trying to defend her pig-like behaviour.
"After your family, you mean," Kirsten corrected, a smile playing on her face. It wasn't often that Hailey opened up about her life pre-Cohen Residence invasion.
"So," Kirsten ventured, "figured out your plans yet? Decided to prove Sandy wrong and actually start a new life for yourself?"
Hailey choked on her Diet Coke. "Hello? Eating here,"
Kirsten shrugged. "There's got to be a time when you consider your options, right? Why not now, in this cheesy fast food restaurant?"
Hailey cast a dark look at her sister. "Look, I'll figure it out when I figure it out. Life isn't a diary that you plan daily," She said philosophically.
"Coming from a person suited to say that," Kirsten retorted. Her face softened, "I'm just trying to look out for you,"
Hailey sighed impatiently. "I'll be fine. Don't bother, Kiki,"
"Don't call me Kiki!" Kirsten said immediately.
Sandy watched as Seth triumphed over Ryan in yet another round of the pointless ninja fighting game.
"Ryan, you're getting throttled!" He shouted, with the same air as if he was at a football game.
"I think he would know for himself, Dad," Seth said, punching at the buttons of the controller furiously.
Ryan knew when it was time to quit; call it a day; give up; chicken out.
"I'm going to bed," He said quietly, putting down his controller. Seth looked at him in indignation.
"Ryan, come on, what are you doing, man? One more game!" He protested, pausing the game.
"Why? So you can gloat some more? I'm with Ryan; let's hit the sack," Sandy said, slowly getting up from his position perched on the armchair.
Seth shook his head, looking deeply troubled.
"My father and brother are quitters!" He moaned, throwing his hands up in the air.
"The theatrical side of Seth comes from Kirsten's side of the family. God knows I wasn't that dramatic," Sandy whispered to Ryan.
Ryan nodded, understanding completely.
Sandy and Ryan walked off to bed, leaving Seth to half-heartedly play by himself.
Author's Note: This fanfic is going to be mostly based on Ryan, and on Hailey too.
I will also introduce a new character and a big event is coming up.
Please Read and Review to let me know what you think. Should I continue it?