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Thanks for your reviews guys! Ok I'll watch my commas and I'm sorry about any Australian or British colloquialisms. I'm Aussie through up bringing so yeah, but I will try and work stuff out. The whole Theresa thing I'm still debating I'm not sure how I will go on that. But something will happen in the next chapter or so, Theresa will play a minor part in this chapter.
Chapter Seven: The Girls
"Is that why you weren't at school yesterday and the day before that?" Luke asked stopping Ryan.
"Luke not now…" Ryan said turning away from him.
"Ryan man, if you tried to kill yourself, you can tell me." Luke said.
"You tried to kill yourself?" A female voice said. They turned to the voice…Marisa.
"I gotta go…"Ryan said quickly turning to go, but Marisa slid in font of him preventing escape.
"Ryan, where have you been the past two days?" Marisa asked slightly accusatory. In one swift movement Luke grabbed Ryan's wrist band and yanked it off, Ryan dropped his stuff all over but he didn't move. His wrist turned inward, he tried to grab his wrist band back from Luke.
"Luke man, give it back…"Ryan said threateningly. Marisa grabbed Ryan's hand and he didn't want to whack her accidentally in the face so he relaxed his arm, letting her see.
"Oh my god…."Marisa said looking at his wrists.
"Is this what you wanted Luke?!" Ryan yelled, picking up his stuff, Marisa had tears in her eyes.
"No man…"Luke said stunned.
"Well what do we do now?" Ryan asked angrily, "Oh, I know how about we send me to a mental institution, what good do you think could have come from you knowing!"
"Were your friends…you're supposed to tell us this sort of thing. Don't you trust us?" Luke said steadily.
"Do you trust me?" Ryan said his voice flat and harsh.
"Yeah, I knew about Oliver, I believed you! I was the only one who did." Luke said.
"Doesn't mean you trust me, none of us trust each other. And hey by tomorrow morning all of Orange County will know I slashed my wrists." Ryan spat snatching back his wrist band. Marisa suddenly ran she couldn't stand it, Kirsten nearly walked right into Marisa. Marisa mumbled an apology between tears. Ryan turned and left Luke, but Ran in to Kirsten halfway to the car park.
"Hey, what's going on Marisa just ran past crying." Kirsten said with worry.
"It doesn't matter…let's just get out of here…" Ryan said walking past her. She knew something was happening but she didn't ask questions. The car ride back to the Cohen's was silent, Kirsten and Ryan didn't know what to say, and then it just came out.
"Luke and Marisa found out…" He said softly, as the car pulled into the drive way.
"That's good isn't it?' Kirsten said turning off the ignition.
"Not the way they found out…"Ryan said looking out the window.
"But at least they know right?" Kirsten said looking at Ryan.
"Yeah…I guess…" Ryan replied opening the car door. Then he turned around. "Oh I forgot but ahhh, Theresa is coming over after dinner, I hope that's ok, she wants to hang…"Ryan said.
"Yeah I know, she was early she's inside." Kirsten said. He quickly made his way inside to find her playing the play station with Seth.
"Ryan!" Theresa said getting up and giving Ryan a hug. "Sorry about coming early….but now we can hang out. But I got to beat Seth up…ninja game."
"Cool, so do you want to hang out?" Ryan asked.
"Sure…you're in the pool house right?" Theresa said making her way to the door.
"Ahh, no I'm up in the guest room…"Ryan corrected.
"Hey dude it's your room now…" Seth said from the couch.
"Well, anyway why don't we go down to the peir?" Ryan asked.
"Ok, sure…"Theresa said.
"I'll just check with Kirsten first…"Ryan said.
"Check what with me?" Kirsten asked walking into the kitchen.
"I want to show Theresa some of Newport, do you mind if I go down to the pier?" Ryan asked.
"No, go ahead; just take Seth's cell phone. One of which you will be getting this weekend." Kirsten said. Ryan thanked Kirsten and got the cell phone from Seth, and slipped it into his pocket. "Do you mind if I borrow your car?" Ryan asked hopefully, he didn't want to ask for too much too quickly. Kirsten looked at him, and hesitated, but saw the look of pleading in his eyes.
"Sure," She said handing him the keys "Just be home by nine at the latest. It is a school night." Kirsten said sternly.
"Sure..."Ryan said to Kirsten, "Let's go." He said to Theresa.
They got into the range rover and drove down to the pier; they both grabbed something to eat and sat down on the beach to eat it.
"So Ryan, how's Newport life treating you?" Theresa asked breaking the silence.
"Ok, I guess…" Ryan said quietly.
"Hey, I've know you long enough to know something's up…what is it?" Theresa asked comfortingly. Then for the first time since valentines Ryan unloaded. He told here everything. His run-away his suicide attempt, everything. He trusted Theresa, and hoped she would just listen and not tell him he would need professional help. When he was done she was silent, what could she say.
"Oh god Ryan…" She said quietly. She hugged him, "Let's go back to my place." She said.
"I don't think I want to go to Chino right now…"Ryan said.
"Not Chino, a hotel, the little mermaid or something…"She said standing.
"Sure…" Ryan said.
They made their way to Theresa's room. And they went in side. Ryan sat on the bed and Theresa got him something to drink. He took the drink and thanked her for it.
"Ryan, I'm glad you told me…but I don't know what to say…" She said sitting down next to him and setting her glass on the floor.
"Then don't say anything…" Ryan said kissing her. God he had wanted to kiss her for such a long time. Her warmth filled him, he may not have loved her but he wanted her….needed here. Suddenly his shirt was gone and so was his wife-beater, then her shirt…One thing led to another and they did it, once again.
Ryan lay in the darkness and realized that it was bordering on 9:15 and he still had the trip back to the Cohen's. Quickly but as quietly he found his stuff and started to leave.
"Leaving so soon?" Theresa asked from the bed.
"It's late and I said I would be home at nine and its 9:18 right now…" Ryan said quickly pulling on his shirt. He clipped his wrist band on and strapped on his watch.
"Maybe I'll see you round Ryan Attwood." Theresa said smugly.
"Maybe…"Ryan said with a smile. Ryan ran down the stairs and suddenly his pants started to vibrate. He pulled out the cell phone and saw it was the Cohen's. He answered.
"Hello?' He said into the receiver.
"Where are you? You were supposed to be home at nine." It was Sandy.
"Yeah sorry, we lost track of time…and then I lost the car keys in the sand and had to go looking for them in the failing light." Ryan lied.
"Well, where are you now?" Sandy's voice was hesitant but still firm.
"I just dropped Theresa off and I'm on my way back." Ryan said.
"You're in Chino?" Sandy almost yelled.
"No not Chino, she's staying at the little mermaid or one of the hotels around the docks." Ryan said vaguely.
"Ohhh, well just back home quickly." Sandy said.
"Yeah I will…sorry." Ryan said.
"Don't worry about it kid, I'll see you back at home." Sandy said.
"OK, bye." Ryan said hanging up. He slipped the phone quickly into his pocket and jumped in the car. Then looked up to see Luke coming out of one of the rooms. He put the key into the ignition and then looked up to see Luke kissing……Julie Cooper.
"Holy shit." Ryan cursed.
He put the seat back and lay down but peaked up and watched the two. Julie playfully slapped Luke on the butt and he bounded off to his car.
"Guess I wasn't the only one to get any tonight." He said but regretted it as he got various mental images. He shuddered and pulled out and drove back to the Cohen's.
He pulled in just after half past nine and parked the car; he jumped out and made his way quickly inside. He walked quickly inside and found everyone in the kitchen.
"Sorry…"Ryan said as he walked in and handed the keys to Sandy. Sandy was silent then Ryan saw another person sitting on the couch, Luke. Ryan took a step backwards, and Luke quickly got up.
"Ryan man we have to talk…" Luke said coming forward.
"About what?" Ryan said harshly.
"About you, man…" Luke said.
Ryan just turned and walked up to the guest room. Luke followed behind him; Ryan got to his room and shut the door. But Luke opened it and strolled right in.
"What are you doing here Luke?" Ryan asked.
"Man you don't tell me anything any more, what happened to you?" Luke asked.
"Me, what happened to me? This is rich, hey had sex with Julie Copper lately?" Ryan asked. Luke looked shock.
"What are you talking about…"Luke said very awkwardly.
"How can you do it man…its Marisa's mum! That's disgusting, and what happens when Marisa finds out?" Ryan spat.
"She won't find out." Luke said defiantly.
"This is Newport nothing can be kept a secret here, nothing." Ryan said.
"You better not say anything…"Luke said threateningly.
"Or what you'll kill me?" Ryan said harshly. Luke was quiet he had no Idea what to say. "Break it off…" Ryan finally said, "Break it off it would destroy Marisa if she found out."
Silently Luke turned and left, and Ryan collapsed on his bed.
The weekend finally came around; next week they would be having a party to celebrate Caleb's man of the year award. But this weekend would be spent shopping, and decorating. Saturday morning came around and Ryan woke up around eleven. He showered and got dressed and went downstairs.
"Well hello…nice to see your up." Kirsten said handing Ryan some coffee.
"Yeah well, you know me I just love south coast plaza." Ryan said sarcastically.
"Ahh grumpy Ryan will not do, finish that and have something to eat then were off." Kirsten said walking out of the Kitchen. Ryan jogged out to the car and jumped in.
"Off we go…" Kirsten said pulling out of the driveway, Ryan attempted a smile.
They arrived at south coast and Kirsten strolled in knowing exactly where to go. They picked out paints and carpets first. Deciding on a light bluish color for the room. Next was furniture, they bought a desk, and Ryan pleaded with her not to buy another bed as his was fine. He also got some bean bags and a few cool chairs. Next was electronics, Kirsten bought him a computer, he protested claiming he wouldn't t need it but she wouldn't have it another way. He also got his own cell phone and Ipod. A TV was also bought and the idea for an X-box was debated but Ryan convinced her it wasn't necessary. She also bought him some new cloths and some new shoes.
So five and a half hours later and a few thousand dollars poorer they drove home the car loaded up with Ryan's new things. All of the furniture would be bought around the next day and the painting would be done after dinner.
Ryan didn't talk much during dinner but Seth filled him in with his day with Summer. They then went and painted it took them a while but once it was done they sat back and admired there accomplishments. For tonight Ryan would be bunking in with Seth. Ryan jumped into bed and stared up at the roof.
"So Ryan…are you ready for some Seth-Ryan time tomorrow?" Seth asked from his bed.
"What do you have in mind?" Seth asked.
"I donno man, maybe just hanging out or we could go sailing haven't seen my boat in a while…."Seth said enthusiastically.
"Yeah, whatever you wanna do man." Ryan said vaguely.
"Well I wanna do what Ryan Attwood wants to do, so what dose Ryan Attwood want to do?" Seth asked
"Ryan Attwood would like to sleep, and work tomorrow." Ryan said closing his eyes.
"Ryan Attwood shouldn't refer to himself in the third person." Seth said gleefully.
"Maybe Ryan Attwood would like Seth Cohen to not use Ryan Attwood's full name." Ryan said slightly annoyed.
"Seth Cohen is shutting up now…"Seth said lying back. Both boys fell asleep quickly. Both in a dreamless sleep.
Ryan awoke to the sound of people talking.
"Cohen wake him up, I don't wanna see Chino in his underwear…and I wanna see his room." The unmistakable voice of Summer said, not too softly.
"Shh, you'll wake him…Aww doesn't he look cute all rapped up in his sheets." Seth said with sarcasm.
"Cohen, you shouldn't say stuff like that!" Summer said smacking him over the head.
"Yeah Seth it was kinda minty." Ryan said sitting up. He saw the two love birds sitting on Seth's bed.
"Hey, Ryan your up." Seth said with noticeable annoyance (in a friendly way).
"Yeah well you two whisper badly…"Ryan said getting up.
"Chino put something on!" Summer said blushing as Ryan stood up in only boxers, Ryan folded his arms hiding his scars.
"Hey man, what happened to your wife beater?" Seth asked with a smile.
"It was hot…your room is always hot." Ryan said picking up his stuff.
"Yeah I know…"Seth said kissing Summer. But she pushed him away and giggled.
"Yeah well I'm going to have a shower…" Ryan said leaving.
Ryan wrapped the towel around his wet body. He looked into the mirror, but turned away quickly and opened the door only to find a workman dropping a box in his room.
"Oh sorry kid…just dropping off some chairs…" The guy said quickly leaving.
Ryan lifted some plastic and opened a chest of draws and pulled out his cloths, and returned to the bathroom. He got dressed and put on his watch and wrist band. When he came out again there were more boxers, which he assumed was the stuff they had bought yesterday. He made his way quickly down to the kitchen and grabbed some coffee.
He finished it and rinsed out the cup and put it in the dishwasher. Just then Kirsten came in.
"Oh Ryan your up…your new stuff has arrived do you want a hand unpacking, I'm sure Seth and Summer would like to help." Kirsten said.
'Yeah maybe…thanks again for all of this stuff…I really don't think I need it all." Ryan said looking down.
"Nonsense your part of the family so you are entitled to your own room and things." Kirsten said. Ryan nodded and quickly headed up to his room. When he got there he found Seth and Summer.
"Summer wanted to help." Seth said quickly.
"Yeah…thanks." Ryan said.
"Well it's the least I can do, so we should put the bed over there and the chairs can go there and the desk there. Cool?" Summer ordered.
"Ahh, sure…"Ryan said awkwardly.
"Isn't she a bundle of joy?" Seth asked kissing the top of Summers head, Ryan just gave him a look.
"Cohen if you don't want to do heavy lifting then get the plastic out of here." Summer ordered.
"Aye, aye captain." Seth said saluting Summer.
"Pirates Seth…that's..." Ryan started.
"Yeah minty I know…" Seth said leaving with a bundle of plastic. Two hours later, everything was set up; the chairs, the desk, and Ryan's new computer, and Seth was connecting it to the net.
"Done, you are now connected to the world wide web." Seth said leaning back.
"Thanks man." Ryan said coming over
"Don't mention it…me and Summer were talking about going down to the pier do you wanna come with?" Seth asked getting up and moving towards the door.
"Nah its Ok, my room still smells like paint and I have work to do…So I have my work cut out for me…" Ryan said sitting down.
"Well I'm going to change but I will come back and pick you up in a few minuets ok Seth?" Summer said bounding off.
"Sure thing…" Seth called after her.
"Seth, can you tell her?' Ryan asked breaking the silence between the two.
"Tell her what?" Seth asked curiously, Ryan just looked at Seth. "Ohhh, are you sure man?"
"Yeah, Marisa and Luke know its best she finds out from you rather than them…" Ryan said.
"Well if you're sure..."Seth checked Ryan just nodded. "Well I have to change I smell like paint fumes.
Seth changed and went down to meet Summer. She pulled into the driveway and they drove down to the pier, they got some food and an ice cream and sat down on the beach.
"I have something to tell you…"Seth said, turning to Summer, she looked worried.
"Ok…"She said awkwardly.
"It's not about me it's about Ryan…"Seth said hastily.
"Oh…"Summer said intrigued.
"He didn't know how to tell anyone, Marisa and Luke know…but that's not the point…the reason why he and I weren't at school was because we were at the hospital…" Seth started. Summer gasped. "Yeah, well he tried…tired to…kill himself…"Seth said softly.
"Oh god…"Summer said turning out to sea…what could she say. They sat in silence and ate the rest of their ice-creams.
"So I promised I would do something with Ryan today…you know some Seth-Ryan time…"Seth said breaking their silence.
"Yeah sure…" Summer said. They got up and walked slowly back to the car. They arrived home and Seth got out and gave his girlfriend a kiss and walked inside and went up to Ryan's room. He didn't knock and walked straight in to see Ryan and Theresa kissing on the bed.
"Oh man…sorry, I really should remember to knock…" Seth said turning away.
"Ahh don't worry about it…" Ryan said sitting back. Theresa got up and grabbed her jacket.
"Hey Seth…" Theresa said awkwardly.
"Theresa…"Seth nodded with a smile.
"So, I better be going I have work. See ya Ryan….Seth" Theresa said quickly walking out.
"Bye Theresa…" Seth said with a smile.
"See ya…" Ryan said. Theresa cleared out quickly.
"So that was the work you had to do?" Seth said with a smile.
"Seth…I didn't know she was coming over…" Ryan said.
"Don't worry about it man…but know we have to have some quality Seth-Ryan time." Seth said clasping his hands together.
"What about Summer…?" Ryan asked.
"She's cool…I told her…but now is Seth-Ryan time man..." Seth said pulling Ryan up.
"What do you wanna do?" Ryan asked.
"Let's kick it off with some play station and then we will see where it goes from there." Seth said leaving Ryan's room.
"Cool, ok…" Ryan said.
The rest of the day was spent swimming, playing play station and generally slacking… They didn't talk much but they were having fun…and that's what counted for Ryan. After a nice dinner supplied by a restaurant Ryan was going up to his room when there was a knock at the door. He answered it, when he opened the door he saw someone he hadn't seen some time…Eddie.
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I am soo sorry it has taken me forever to get the next chapter up…I have been swamped with school stuff so yeah….I really do apologies for any stupid errors and I realize I am playing around with the time frame an awful lot please bear with me… As always please review!