The four of them laughed, and spent the next couple hours sitting at the table talking, listening to the music and enjoying each other's company.
Seth: Hey, Summer, do you want to step outside? I'm getting claustrophobic in here.
Summer: Yeah, sure.
Seth: Awesome…we'll be out on the beach guys.
Ryan and Marissa nodded as Seth and Summer stood up from the table, and immediately made their way towards the door, and out of the haze that was the club. Ryan looked over at Marissa, and reached out, taking her hand in his. Marissa gladly accepted and then felt Ryan pull her up out of her seat.
Marissa: Where are we going?
Ryan shrugged his shoulders as a smile crept upon his lips. Marissa couldn't help but smile back at him and let him lead her through the club. They made their way towards the bar and then to a small black door adjacent to it. Ryan turned his head, making eye contact with the bartender for a second. The bartender nodded his head, and Ryan swiftly opened the door pulling Marissa behind him.
Marissa: Okay, so where are we going?
Ryan: You'll see.
Marissa and Ryan climbed a few flights of stairs before reaching another door, and stepping through it. Ryan led Marissa onto the roof of the club, and Marissa let out a gasp as she took in the beautiful view of the island from atop the club. Marissa walked towards the edge of the roof, Ryan followed behind, but was obviously careful to not get too close. They looked down at the beach below them; people were still everywhere to be seen, walking up and down the beach and boardwalk. A few people had started a bonfire on the beach, the flames were souring high in the night sky, and there was a group of people all sitting around the fire laughing, drinking and dancing to the music coming from the various speakers set up along the boardwalk. Ryan and Marissa remained on the roof, looking down at the craziness going on, on the beach below. The two were soon ripped out of their thought process as the house DJ for the club's voice filled the air and wafted through the speakers.
Club DJ: All right everyone, this is it…so, find that summer love of yours and hold them tight, because this is…the last dance.
Ryan took a step closer towards Marissa, placing his hand on her hip and letting his chin rest on her shoulder.
Ryan: I saved you that dance.
Marissa turned towards Ryan and smiled.
Club DJ: Here comes a classic, a personal favorite of mine from the 1970's. This is "Songbird" by Fleetwood Mac.
Ryan led Marissa away from the edge of the roof and wrapped his arms around her as the song began wafting through the air. Marissa leaned her body into Ryan's, both letting their foreheads rest on the others, and they slowly started swaying to the music.
For you…
There will be no more crying.
For you…
The sun will be shining.
And I feel that when I'm with you,
It's all right…
I know it's right.
To you…
I'll give the world.
To you…
I'll never be cold.
'Cause I feel that when I'm with you,
It's all right…
I know it's right.
And the songbirds are singing
Like they know the score.
And I love you, I love you, I love you…
Like never before.
And I wish you all the love in the world.
But most of all…
I wish it from myself.
And the songbirds are singing
Like they know the score.
And I love you, I love you, I love you…
Like never before…
Like never before.
The music slowly faded out to nothing, but Ryan and Marissa remained wrapped in each other's arms, slowly continuing to sway to the now non-existent music. Ryan moved his head towards Marissa's ear and whispered to her.
Ryan: (Whispering) I'll always love you.
Marissa smiled as a tear came to her eye.
Marissa: You said that to me in a dream once.
Ryan brought his head back up to Marissa's with a grin on his face, and he looked her in the eyes.
Ryan: Well, I'm sure I meant it then too.
Marissa laughed slightly as a bright smile appeared on her face, and in turn appeared on Ryan's as well.
Marissa: I love you too…
Marissa leaned in towards Ryan but stopped when their lips were just centimeters apart.
Marissa: (Whispering) …like never before.
Their lips met, softly at first, but grew more passionate by the second. Fireworks started going off in the air behind Ryan and Marissa, and for a split second they both thought it was all in their heads. But the fireworks didn't cease, in fact more and more of them started to appear in the night sky, and shouts of joy could be heard coming from the beach below them. The two finally parted, looking into each other's eyes for a few seconds before turning their attention towards the sky. Fireworks were going off from neighboring rooftops as well as from a few large boats placed sparingly throughout the ocean. Ryan and Marissa walked towards the edge of the roof hand in hand, watching the fireworks show lighting up the night sky. Ryan looked down at the boardwalk below and spotted Seth and Summer.
Ryan: Look.
Ryan pointed down at Seth and Summer and Marissa followed his gaze and spotted them as well.
Marissa: (Yelling) Summer!!!
There was too much going on, and Marissa couldn't be heard over the chaos. Both Ryan and Marissa started yelling from the rooftop and eventually they got Seth and Summer's attention and waved their arms for them to join them on the roof. They smiled and nodded their heads, walking back towards the entrance of the club. A few minutes later, Seth and Summer made their way up the flight of stairs to the roof carrying two glasses of champagne each.
Seth: Hey guys.
Summer: Wow, this is an amazing view…
Summer handed her spare glass of champagne to Marissa, while Seth handed his to Ryan.
Summer: …to the best summer…ever!
Everybody smiled, and Ryan raised his glass.
Ryan: To friends…
Seth: To family…
Marissa: To love…
Summer: To us!
They all smiled and laughed before taking sips of their champagne. Ryan turned to Marissa, leaning in and placing a kiss on her cheek. He wrapped his arms around her and there the four remained, watching the fireworks glow in the sky, until the last one finally faded out.
The End.