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Wow, we're at Chapter 13 already? It hasn't seemed that I've been writing for this long but I guess I have… anywho… New Year's Eve Chapter…. Hehehe…. What do I have planned you ask??? Well… keep reading and find out…
Only two more hours until the concert. Summer and Marissa were at the Nichol mansion getting ready. They were both really excited.
"Sum, this is going to be so great. I love Maroon 5. And to actually listen to them while going into the New Year? It'll be awesome."
"I know Coop. and this year it'll be even better. And you know why? Because we both have our men with us. This year, someone is not getting chosen over me while counting down the New Year and for you, well you won't have to go to a party without Chino and I won't have to talk to some guy I didn't really like while the other girl is making out with the guy I should have been with then."
"Great. Better resolutions for everyone then."
"I know. And we get to do it all by listening to one of the best bands ever."
"We're finally living the good life."
"Yep. Finally they realized that they can't live without us."
Meanwhile, at the Cohen house….
"So, ready for this?"
"Dude, Maroon 5 rocks. I just hope it won't be like all the other concerts we've been to. Ya know, first with the whole cocaine bust at Rooney and then the disaster concert with The Walkmen and let's not forget The Killer concert from hell."
"I know. And it won't. New Years usually ends up good. Remember last year?"
"Yea I guess in a way. I got my first girlfriend… and you caught Marissa before Olivier could snag her… but also… that's about the time that Marissa met Oliver and when I got into the whole Anna/Summer fiasco. So I dunno Ryan… good and bad things seem to find us."
"I know. But as you said… it's a new era and a new era means a better New Year than the last right?"
"I guess so."
"So is Alex going to be at this thing?"
"Dude, she works there. Of course she is. And I mean she gave the tickets to me."
"Sounds like you want her to be there."
"No. I just expect her to be there."
"She could have other plans ya know."
"I know."
"Good. And don't forget either."
"Why are you suddenly freaking out about this?"
"I'm not. I just want you to remember because she will be there and after what has happened with you guys these past few days, well I'm not sure she's going to give up on you that easily and I want you to brace yourself."
"And you know all this because?"
"Because girls are catty and they fight for what they want."
"Ok. If you say so. What about Lindsay though?"
"What about her?"
"Well, what happened yesterday?"
"Nothing, I mean I told her that she misunderstood and then she kinda just slammed the door in my face. Not really saying much at all."
"So you don't know what she's doing today?"
"Nope. I mean I couldn't just open the door and go in after she just slammed it like that."
"So should we go get the girls?"
"Yea let's go." Seth and Ryan got into the car and drove to the Nichol mansion to pick up Summer and Marissa. They knocked and Marissa answered the door.
"Sum, they're here."
"Coming Coop." Seth took her hand and they walked out.
"Hey Summer."
"Hey Cohen. Excited?"
"Hell yea."
"Me too. This is gonna rock. And I mean Maroon 5? It doesn't get any better than that."
"I know." Meanwhile, while the two were walking to the car…
Ryan stared at Marissa. She was wearing a soft pink dress with a straps and a flirty bottom. "You look great."
"Thanks. You don't look so bad yourself." They joined Seth and Summer at the car and drove to The Bait Shop. Once inside it was crowded. Maroon 5 had already started playing and a bunch of people were already swaying along and listening to "This Love."
"Dude, this is totally awesome."
"I know it rocks."
"Ryan, let's go get some drinks for the ladies." They headed over to the bar where of course Alex was giving out drinks.
"Seth. What a shock to see you here."
"Thanks for the tickets Alex."
"Yea well it was Seth's pay day anyway so what the hell I figured, might as well see one of the best bands for cleaning toilets all week."
"Good thinking. And Seth and company thank you."
"Ok, never call me company again. And stop talking in third person. Its creepy."
"Seth is sorry." Ryan glared. "Just kidding. God, why are you so touchy?"
"I'm not."
"He's right ya know. Even though you can be charming, you're not when you talk in third person."
"Alright, alright. I'll do with my many other charms." Ryan rolled his eyes.
"Ok, while you keep gloating, I'll go take these to Marissa and Summer." Ryan walked over to the two girls.
"Where's Cohen." Ryan motioned over to the bar.
"Talking to Alex."
"Oh really? Well not on my watch." An angry Summer walked over to the bar. "Hey Cohen, got a sec?"
"Uh sure…" he gave Alex a look of uncertainty as Summer dragged him into and small yet somehow intimidating corner.
"Cohen, how cool do you think you are? I let you go to get me a drink and Chino is the one bringing to me? And fine, if that wasn't bad enough, I find out that why you're not giving it to me is because you're talking to her?" Summer motioned over to Alex. "What the hell is wrong with you? How long are you expecting me to wait? A couple of minutes? A couple of years? I mean God, make up your mind, do you want me or don't you?" Seth was speechless.
"Of course I want you… of course. Do you even have to ask?"
"Well after that, yea."
"Why am I not allowed to talk to my boss and not to mention friend?"
"Because that "friend" kissed you right in front of my face and didn't care what I thought so I'm bettin that chances are she doesn't care what I think now. Which means that she might try again because if I was like her, I probably would too."
"if you were like her?"
"If I was that bold."
"But you are."
"I know. But not that bold. I would never kiss a guy like that in front of his girlfriend. Unless I really thought the two were wrong and I really wanted him with me…" Summer stopped to think. "Oh my God, what if she thinks we're wrong for each other? What if she's trying to tell me that we shouldn't be together? What if—"
"Summer, STOP, ok just stop. You don't know that, you don't so stop putting those thoughts into your head. I love you and you know I've loved you since the first moment I saw you.. Back in first grade. Summer, some new girl isn't just going to make me drop you like that. I don't know how many more times I have to tell you. Please stop being paranoid. I'm not going to leave you. I want to be with you ok? I do, I truly and honestly do and I hope you'll believe me. And I hope that you'll trust me and that this whole situation won't make you want to be with me."
"Cohen… I do want to be with you. I'm just scared; scared you'll leave me again. Even though you've told me that you won't… I dunno. I mean do you think I was expecting you to leave this summer? Now, I just don't know what to expect… with me sort of competing for ya again… and I don't know… I just can't take it. I need to know. Really know that you won't."
"I won't."
"You need to tell her that. Not me, cuz I don't think she believes it."
"Ok. If that's what you want."
"I do." Seth walked over to Alex.
"Alex, listen. You're a great friend, you really are but that's all you are to me, a friend. I love Summer and I don't think you seem to get that and you need to." Alex couldn't believe how outspoken Seth was being.
"I'm, I'm sorry." Alex felt a bit ashamed. She knew that she was stirring things up but maybe it was time to cool down. Seth would come to her when he needed.
"Thanks for understanding." With a nod, Seth and Summer went back to join their friends.
"Finally your back. Where were you Sum?"
"Just clearing some things up."
"Ok. Well it's about 10:30. Should we just hang a bit or go back home?"
"I think we should go now and walk a bit around the beach and come back in about an hour."
"Ok, sounds like a plan. Let's go." Marissa took Ryan's hand and Summer took Seth's. They walked out on the boardwalk and down to the beach.
"So, everyone like the concert so far?" Ryan began.
"Yea," Marissa replied, "it's been awesome. By far the best yet. How about you guys? Sum?"
"Yea it's been good Coop. We resolved some things," she glanced at Seth, "and its getting better."
"Great Sum."
"Yea I'm having fun too…" Ryan said quietly. He smiled.
"Good." They kept walking around the shoreline and talking for a while. After about an hour they went back to the concert. They walked back in and got some drinks. Then from the balcony part Ryan spotted Lindsay all by herself. She seemed as though she was looking for someone. Ryan suddenly went down the stairs without even thinking.
"Hey Lindsay."
"Ryan! hi. What are you doing here?"
"Just here for New Years, listening to the band… you?"
"Yea same. So this was where you were going?"
"Yea…" As Lindsay and Ryan kept talking Marissa was keeping watch from the top.
"Sum! What am I going to do? He's talking to her…AGAIN!"
"I know Coop. I dunno what's up with Chino tonight."
"Should I go down there?"
"Yea. Go claim your man." Summer watched as Marissa went to get Ryan. Marissa was walking down the stairs when she saw Lindsay kind of getting close… then she realized… it was 10 seconds till midnight!!!
Ok, ok, I know… TOTALLY leaving you hanging there but… I wanted to see the reaction to this chapter so far. I promise that chapter 14 is coming up soon. So does everyone like it so far??? Please review and be kind and remember, any suggestions… PLEASE SHARE!!!