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A/N: So ok, a lot of people are asking whether this has turned into a LindsayRyan fic. The answer: No, it hasn't. In the story, RM haven't broken up, Ryan is just a bit confused. I'm sorry if some of you are frustrated for it being that way… but come on guys, this is an OC fic, and the OC has drama. I can't write an OC fanfic without it having drama. And I also can't make everyone happy and I wish I could but I can't. So yea, this is still an RM fic, no matter what's going on in the story at the moment. Just bear with me. Ok, on to chapter 12. Here we go, enjoy!

Ryan woke up to his alarm. He set it for 7 knowing that of course Seth would want to talk about something concerning Alex and Summer since he had talked to Alex the previous day. He went to the kitchen, still in his pajamas and found it empty. This made him glad. He wanted some time to himself to sort out his thoughts. He made some toast and sat down with the paper. Not really concentrating on it he put it away and thought back to the day before. This is what he knew. He knew that he loved Marissa more than anything. He wanted to be with her. And he knew that he liked Lindsay and that his feelings were growing. But he didn't know what that meant. He liked spending time with Lindsay and she was a really fun person. A lot different than Marissa, but that's something he liked about her. He liked that she was different than any girl he had met. She challenged him in ways that no one had before, and he knew that she respected him both for his personality and mind. Before coming to Newport no one had thought of Ryan as being smart, as actually having some potential. All they knew was that he was the kid that got in trouble a lot. No one knew his interests or thoughts. But now, Lindsay saw him in a whole new way. When she realized that he wasn't some pretty boy who just wanted to pass class, she actually started to get to know him and they became friends through that, not through his looks. Marissa though, had also taken an interest in him that no one had before. When she first met him outside her driveway, he fascinated her. He did so because he was like no one else she had met before. To her, he had wonder and mystery and that's why she wanted to get to know him even more. Each girl brought him such happiness in the way they knew him that he couldn't bear to choose. But he knew he had to. He just needed time. Just then Sandy walked into the kitchen.

"Hey kiddo, getting some breakfast?"

"Oh," Ryan was shaken out of his thoughts. "Yea, yea I am."

"Anything on your mind?"

"Oh no, just thinking about the day ahead."

"You're sure up early though."

"Yea well, I figured I'd get an early start."

"Yea me too. Have to go to court today, but I'll be back around six to have dinner and spend some time with you guys."

"Well we me and Seth probably won't be home since Summer and Marissa will probably occupy us all day. Well me at least."

"You're finally learning the ways of women. Never expect time to yourself on a holiday. They always have everything booked. Unless you surprise them."

"He's right ya know. There has only been that select time when he's surprised me," Kirsten replied.

"Yea, I'm learning slowly but surely. I'm going to go get changed and find Seth. See you guys later." Ryan made his way back to the pool house. He changed and showered and then went to find Seth. He was in his room lying on his bed.

"Hey. How'd it go with Alex yesterday?"

"Good. We talked about what happened at Chrismukkah and stuff. She said she had a good time and that we should all hang out again. Basically she's doing ok. So what are we doing today?"

"Well I have to meet Marissa for lunch in a little while. You?"

"I dunno. Probably meeting Summer. Just depends…" Ryan eyed him suspiciously.

"Depends on what?"

"On what she wants to do." Ryan noticed that Seth was holding something back.

"Seth did something happen yesterday with Alex?"

"No, what gives you that idea?"

"Well for one I can tell your lying, and two, I expected this to be total "Seth Time" and well, your not talking as much as usual or even being annoying and clingy with your problems like you usually are so…"

"Ok fine, last night, I'm talking to Alex and then out of the blew she kisses me. Now, I remember the Chrismukkah deal and how I did kinda like it. But having it done a second time… well it was just… not right. I began to feel guilty and pulled away. And I think she sort of took it as an insult. But I couldn't keep the kiss going. And it… well, it just made me realize that I need and want Summer, not Alex. I may like Alex, but just sometimes you have to choose. And yea, someone was hurt, but not the person I really care about. And I mean I still care about Alex, but I care about Summer more." (hint-hint Seth chose between the two)

"And your point?"

"My point is, maybe Lindsay should kiss you."

"No, no way."

"Dude, why not? It worked for me."

"Well for one thing I can't just say oh kiss me because that's the same as me kissing her. Two, it would be cheating on Marissa and I can't do that, I just can't do that to someone I love. And three, what if I actually like it and it makes me even more confused. What would I do then?"

"Good point. We'll just have to figure something else out."

"Oh and yea. I don't want to kiss her." (hint hint.)

"You don't?"

"No, at least not right now."

"Well then you have to figure out what you want."

"I know."

"Well I'm off to go see Summer and we'll meet you around two ok?"

"Deal, I'll go meet Marissa now. As I way to surprise her ya know?"

"Good idea. See ya later dude." Seth went to meet Summer and Ryan went to meet Marissa. Both were feeling good that they were going to surprise the people they loved. Ryan knocked on Marissa's door.

"Ryan hey. This is a surprise. I thought we weren't meeting till later." Instead of replying Ryan kissed her and he knew that no kiss could make him feel as good as when he kissed her.

"I know. But that was the point." She kissed him back.

"Well good. Do you want to start the day now?"

"Sure."

"Ok let me just get changed." She motioned to her pajamas.

"No, just come on. I have the whole morning planned." Marissa was reluctant but then saw the happiness and eagerness in his face and couldn't resist. He took her back to the Cohens and have him one of his white tank shirts to change into and one of his baggy pants. Even with the clothes not fitting all her curves she still looked beautiful in his eyes.

"Are you sure I look ok?"

"Yea you look great. Now come here." He stood up and kissed her. This was starting to feel all new to him and that's the way he wanted it. He wanted her to make him forget about Lindsay and he wanted to focus on her. She was the one he loved.

Meanwhile, at the Roberts house, Seth had met up with Summer and planned a hang out morning, which soon turned into a make out morning. He wanted to forget about the kiss he had received and pretty soon Summer had made him forget. Both boys seemed to be stuck out of the boat and sailing high.

After their fun filled morning the four friends met up for lunch at the pier. Marissa was still in Ryan's clothes and they walked hand in hand down the boardwalk looking for their friends. They spotted them by the ice cream stand, still kissing. I guess Seth missed Summer more than he thought. Ryan and Marissa strolled over.

"Hey Sum, Seth. Need some ice cream?"

"Huh what? Oh, umm sure Coop. you get it." Summer replied and went back to Seth.

"Seems like their pretty busy."

"Yea, we'll get our own ice cream."

"Should we share?"

"Yea I think we're at that stage where we can," Marissa teased. "Besides, you don't have cooties anymore do ya?"

"No."

"Well even if ya did, I'd still share my ice cream with you."

"Oh really?" Ryan scooped some on his finger, wiped it on her nose, and then licked it off slowly. Even though it was in public, it was still sweet. "There, now I have your cooties so you have nothing to complain about."

"Ok, I'd only share them with you anyway."

"Good. I was worried there for a sec." They glanced over at Seth and Summer who hadn't really changed positions since Marissa and Ryan joined them. "Don't they know that they should save it for midnight?"

"I guess not. But I do."

"Well I for one can't wait." Ryan thought back to last year and remembered how worried he was he wouldn't get there in time and in the end it was the best New Year's ever.

"At least this year we're spending it together eh?"

"I know. And I'm so glad."

"Me too." They glanced back over to their two friends. "Let's make them get a breather."

"Good idea."

"Hey Sum, come get some fries with me k?"

"No, I'm fine."

"Well too bad." Marissa pulled her friend away from Seth.

"But…"

"But nothing. Come on." As Marissa and a reluctant Summer walked away Ryan and Seth started talking.

"You seem to be feeling better," Ryan began.

"Yea I am. Summer made me forget all about the meaningless kiss."

"Yea, seems like you made some new meaningful ones."

"Definitely, so how's it with you and Marissa?"

"Its good. We had fun this morning. I took Sandy's advice and I surprised Marissa. She loved it."

"And how did you two get to switching clothes? This hasn't turned into Freaky Friday again has it?"

"No. she came over in her pajamas and I offered some clothes that she could change into."

"And she didn't mind?"

"No. we had fun."

"That's awesome. I'm glad things are back on track for the both of us."

"Me too." They walked down and met Summer and Marissa again. They agreed to depart for now to get ready for later that night. They were going to meet at The Bait Shop for a concert by Maroon 5. Alex had given Seth tickets for the four them.

Well that's chapter 12. I guess a lot really didn't happen, but I wanted RM and SS to spend time with each other. Hopefully you got why I did that. So hopefully you liked this chapter. I tried to include both RM and SS moments but this is mainly an RM fic. So please review and be kind. Till next chapter.