Ryan and Marissa quickly changed and walked down to the beach to meet Seth and Summer. Summer and Seth found a spot on the beach next to the friends they met the previous night.
"How did you guys feel this morning?" Eric asked.
"Not that bad, I was up pretty early but had to go back to bed . Summer and I didn't get up till going on 12." Seth replied.
"Did you have a good time though?" Lori asked.
"Yeah we did, are you guys throwing a party again tonight?" Summer asked.
"You know we are." Lori replied.
"Summer, I'm going to get a drink, you want one?" Seth asked getting up with Eric.
"Sure, a water please." Summer replied and the boys left.
"So are you and Eric dating?" Summer asked, "Cause he's kind of cute."
"Are we dating?" Lori asked, "I wouldn't say we're dating but I wouldn't say we have nothing going on either."
"So you're basically friends with benefits." Summer laughed.
"I guess that is what you could call it." Lori laughed as well, "He's not really the boyfriend type you know. I know he likes me but he also likes 50 other girls too. If he wasn't so damn good in bed."
Summer smiled, "I guess when he's that hot!"
Ryan noticed Seth and Eric over at the canteen, "I'm going to go over with Seth."
"Ok, I see Summer." Marissa replied and headed towards her.
"Coop, you remember Lori from last night don't you?" Summer smiled as Marissa approached.
"Yeah, hi. Fun party last night." Marissa said.
"We're having another one tonight if you and Ryan want to come along." Lori replied, "I think Summer said she and Seth are going to."
"I'll see, I have to find out what Ryan wants to do." Marissa replied laying out her blanket next to seth and Summer's.
"Marissa and Chino are one of those couples who like to spend all their time together, along." Summer teased.
"And you and Seth aren't" Marissa teased back.
"Not all our time together." Summer replied.
They boys returned and passed the girls their drinks.
"Ask him if he's up to it." Summer said to Marissa.
"Sum and Seth are going to another party tonight and they wanted to know if we were going." Marissa said.
"I don't know, we'll see." Ryan replied sitting next to Marissa.
"Ryan, you're from Chino?" Lori asked.
"Yeah." Ryan replied looking up at her.
"So am I, I mean I was from there. My parents moved away from there a couple years ago." Lori said.
"Really." Ryan replied.
"Yeah! Thinking about it now I think you used to hang out with my brother, Wes Murphy? You remember him?" Lori asked.
"Wes? Really he's your brother, we were friends since we were only young. And you're his little sister who used to follow us around." Ryan laughed.
"I know I was so immature but you know I followed you around because I thought you were so cute." Lori informed.
Ryan didn't know what to say, so he just looked out into the water.
"You know Marissa I thought he was the cutest boy ever. He never used to talk to me and I think that is why I liked him, he was so mysterious." Lori said.
"He's still like that." Marissa replied.
"To bad Wes wasn't here, he normally comes camping with us. But he's working this weekend, he won't believe me when I tell him I ran into you here." Lori said.
"Yeah tell him I said hi." Ryan replied.
Everyone sat quietly for a few minutes.
"Hey why don't we play some volleyball." Eric suggested.
"That's a great idea babe." Lori said.
Everyone agreed. They spent hours playing. They went back to the campsite just after 7.
"Ryan, you're burnt." Marissa said.
Ryan looked down at his shoulders and they were as red as the burning wood in the fire.
"You had your shirt off for most of the day and you didn't wear any protection." Marissa said.
"Wow, I've never had a sun burn before." Ryan replied putting his shirt on.
"I'll but some aloe on you, take your shirt back off." Marissa said heading to the ten to retrieve the aloe.
She she returned she smoothed it over his shoulders and back. He started to feel the burning.
"I think I'm going to be in pain tonight." Ryan said.
"Yup, definitely." Seth laughed.
Ryan started supper not to long after. He was grilling a steak for him, Seth and Summer. Ryan and Marissa bought salad and chicken for Marissa, so Ryan started grilling her chicken as well.
By eight they were finished eating and cleaning up.
"So you guys going to go to the party?" Summer asked.
"I don't want to go but you can go Marissa." Ryan replied.
"I don't want to go without you Ryan." Marissa said, "I'll stay back here with you."
"But Coop, I have Eric money to pick something up for us tonight." Summer said, "You have to come."
"Sum I don't really want to go." Marissa replied, "Besides I spent most of last night taking care of you."
"Coop, I promise you won't have to tonight. I'll take care of you." Summer replied.
"No, Ryan wants to stay around here and so do I." Marissa said.
"Ryan will come if you do." Seth said.
"No I won't." Ryan said.
"I have to go up to the washrooms, it's like eww up there." Summer said, "Cohen will you come up to kill the bugs for me?"
Seth agreed and followed Summer up to the bathrooms.
"You seem like you're not in a good mood anymore." Marissa said sitting next to Ryan.
"Why would you say that." Ryan asked.
"Because you were just so set on not going to the party, you seemed like there was something else on your mind." Marissa said, "Does it have to do with Lori?"
"Lori? No, I just want to stay back here. You know I'm not the social type." Ryan replied.
"I guess." Marissa said.
About 10 minutes later Summer and Seth returned.
"Did you change your mind?" Seth asked.
"No we're just going to hang out here." Ryanr replied.
"Ok, we'll we're off. See you later." Seth said as the two headed down the path towards the next campsite.
Lori greeted Summer when she arrived with a flask of vodka.
"Look what I got for you." Lori said shaking the bottle in front of Summer.
Summer smiled and the two girls went to pour a drink. Seth found a place next to some of the guys until Summer and Lori returned.
"I can't believe you knew Chino." Summer said as they prepared their drinks.
"Yeah sometimes I think we're living in a small world." Lori replied.
"So what was he like, you know, back then." Summer asked.
"I don't know, I guess like I said earlier, he was really mysterious." Lori replied.
"So I guess you knew Theresa." Summer asked.
"Yeah, Theresa and Ryan were good friends, Theresa and I weren't all that good of friends though." Lori replied.
"Really why not?" Summer asked curiously.
"It's a long and complicated story." Lori replied.
Summer sensed that she didn't want to talk about it so she stopped asking questions and the girls returned to Seth and Eric.
Marissa and Ryan sat nestled together around the fire.
"You're more quiet than normal." Marissa said looking up at Ryan.
Ryan shrugged, "How so?"
"Ever since we went to the beach today you've been distant. Are you thinking about Theresa and her mom?" Marissa asked.
Ryan looked over at Marissa, "No but maybe I should call and see how she's doing."
Marissa nodded and got up to grab her phone.
Ryan was on the phone for only a few minutes before he hung the phone up.
"SO?" Marissa asked.
"She's doing good for now, Theresa just got back from the hospital with Eddie." Ryan replied passing Marissa the phone.
"Do you feel better?" Marissa asked putting the phone into her purse.
"Yeah." Ryan said plainly.
Marissa looked up at him, "You're still not ok. What's wrong Ryan?"
"It's nothing." Ryan said.
Marissa nodded knowing he wasn't going to tell her. She leaned over and kissed him softly and returned to her seat next to him.
"That was weird today, about Lori I mean." Marissa said trying to start a conversation.
When Ryan didn't say anything Marissa knew that she hit a sore spot.
"Ok spill it Ryan!" Marissa said looking up at him.
"Spill what?" Ryan asked trying to avoid the question.
"Why did running into Lori put you into a bad mood?" Marissa asked.
"It's just a reminder but it's doesn't matter." Ryan replied standing up to move the wood around in the fire.
"Ryan come back and tell me what you're hiding." Marissa said pulling him back towards her.
Ryan returned to his seat, "How do you know I'm hiding something?"
"Because of the way you're acting." Marissa replied, "I'm curious now Ryan you have to tell me."
"Just something happened that I wish didn't." Ryan said simply.
Marissa was now really curious, her mind was speeding at 100 knots per minutes trying to know what happened.
Ryan didn't say anything else.
"Ryan come on you have to tell me what happened now." Marissa said sitting up.
Ryan sighed knowing he wasn't getting out of telling her, "The first time Theresa and I were together she kissed someone else. I went to Wes's house for a party because he was leaving the next day."
"That's not all Ryan." Marissa said.
"I hooked up with Lori to get back at Theresa. I didn't speak to Lori after, so I was pretty much a jerk." Ryan said.
"Ryan she's like 2 years younger than us." Marissa said shocked, "She must have only been, what? 13?"
"No she's a year younger. It was just one of those times when someone's available and you know." Ryan said.
"Actually I don't know." Marissa said not really liking hearing about Ryan's past, even though she already knew whe it entailed.
"Marissa don't be mad at me." Ryan said.
"No, I'm not mad, I just don't like hearing about the girls you slept with." Marissa said, "It's one thing to know but to actually see them is a total other thing."
"You asked." Ryan said.
"So why has it been bothering you? Do you want to talk to her? Did you have feelings for her?" Marissa asked confused.
"I guess it just reminds me of my past experiences and I feel bad. I don't want anything from her." Ryan said, "I guess I feel bad just realizing what I used to be like."
Marissa nodded and smiled at him, "Do you want to go talk to her?"
"No, I just want to stay here with you." Ryan replied pulling Marissa onto his lap.
Marissa laughed and kissed him. After a little while it started to get cool out.
"Want to go into the tent?" Marissa asked smiling at Ryan.
Ryan nodded and lead her into the tent.
Marissa and Ryan got into the tent and it was just after 10.
Ryan pulled off his clothes until he was in his boxers and crawled into the sleeping bag. Marissa slipped on a tanktop and a pair of shorts and followed him into the sleeping bag.
"I'm so happy we broght this blow up mattress." Marissa said making herself comfortable.
"So am I, unfortunately I didn't get to sleep on it last night." Ryan smirked.
"Is that a quick shot at me buddy?" Marissa asked.
"Not at all." Ryan smiled rolling over so one arm was stretched out across her.
"Well it sure sounds like one." Marissa replied scooting her body a little closer to her boyfriend.
"Now, I wouldn't do such a thing." Ryan smiled and gave her a quick kiss.
Marissa ran her hand down his cheek, "I wish you could have slept on it with me last night."
"I know you do." Ryan said looking into her eyes.
Marissa looked back into his and started getting butterflies in her stomach.
"Do you know how beautiful your eyes are?" Ryan whispered.
Marissa smiled and lightly kissed Ryan, "I know how sexy yours are."
They kissed softly for a minute.
"Ryan, did you burn out the fire?" Marissa asked.
"No I didn't." Ryan replied.
"Do you think you should?" Marissa asked.
"I guess I should since Seth will probably be too wasted to do it when he gets back." Ryan replied crawling out of the sleeping bag, "I'll be right back."
Ryan put his shoes on and threw a shirt on before leaving the tent.
Ryan was gone for a few minutes before Marissa heard faint talking outside the tent, she figured it was just Seth and Summer returning back.
"Lori? What are you doing here?" Ryan asked as Lori approached him from the path leading to her site.
"I was just coming to see why you and Marissa weren't joining us tonight." Lori said.
"We just weren't in the mood, I'm not really the party type." Ryan said as he poured sand onto the fire pit.
"Are you sure that was the reason?" Lori asked.
"Yeah, why wouldn't it be." Ryan replied.
"Well we haven't seen eachother since, well you know, and I figured maybe that was why you didn't come...because of me." Lori said.
"Nah, that was a long time ago." Ryan mumbled.
"Yeah but it wasn't that long ago really......you did confuse me Ryan." Lori said.
"Ah, sorry about that...really." Ryan said.
"I just wish you would have called me or something, I didn't think you were like that." Lori replied.
"It wasn't me." Ryan stated, "I was just hurt by Theresa and drinking, but really sorry about it." Ryan said.
"Look, why don't you and Marissa come join us." Lori said.
"Nah, I don't think so...." Ryan started just as Marissa came out of the tent.
"Ryan what is ta..." Marissa started until she saw who Ryan was talking to.
"Lori!" Marissa said confused.
"Hi Marissa." Lori said.
"Lori came by to see why we weren't at the party." Ryan said.
"Oh, she came by to see why we weren't at the party." Marissa said.
"Yeah, I told her we weren't in the mood but she's trying to talk me into it." Ryan said.
"Well if you want to go, go. I'm going to bed." Marissa said and went back into the tent.
Ryan looked at her while she disappeared back inside the tent, knowing she was a little mad.
"Sorry Lori, we're just staying here tonight." Ryan stated firmly.
Lori looked at Ryan, "Ok Ryan maybe I'll see you later."
Lori walked down the path and disappeared into the dark. Ryan walked towards the tent and took a deep breath before entering the tent.
Marissa was turned in towards the tent wall. Ryan pulled his shirt off and removed his shoes and got into the sleeping bag. Marissa didn't say a word and Ryan didn't know what to say at first.
He moved in close to her and wrapped his arm around her and kissed the back of her neck.
"Marissa." Ryan whispered.
"What?" Marissa whispered back.
"Don't be mad at me." Ryan said kissing her neck again.
"What was she doing out there?" Marissa asked still not looking at him.
"She asked if we weren't at the party because of her." Ryan said, "She also brought up what I told you earlier and she said that I confused her."
Marissa still not looking at him paused for a second, "What did you say to her."
"I told her that I was sorry about what happened and I told her it wasn't something I would normally do and it was caused by what was going on between Theresa and me and drinking." Ryan replied.
Marissa rolled over, "Was she hitting on you?"
Ryan laughed at how serious Marissa was.
"Don't laugh at me." Marissa snapped.
Ryan kissed her on the lips, "Oh she was flirting with me like crazy."
"Really? You're kidding right." Marissa said.
"She wasn't hitting on me." Ryan said pulling her closer to him.
Marissa smiled and Ryan gave her a kiss.
Marissa and Ryan woke up around 9 the next morning, both with big smiles on their faces.
"Good Morning." Ryan smiled as he pulled Marissa into him.
"Good Morning." Marissa yawned and then smiled at him.
"How did you sleep?" Ryan asked.
"Wonderful, but I don't want to get out of bed yet." Marissa replied.
"Are you still tired?" Ryan asked.
"No not tired." Marissa replied.
Ryan looked at her with a confused look on his face. Until Marissa crawled on top of him and he smiled accepting her suggestion.
They began kissing until Seth entered their part of the tent.
"Did you two have enough last night? You guys were at it almost all night." Seth said
"Seth! Don't you know that you're not supposed to walk in on people." Ryan said sternly
"I didn't think you two rabbits would be up to it again this morning, you had Summer and me up almost the entire night." Seth stated.
"We did not." Marissa said.
"Ah, yes you did." Seth replied.
"What do you want man?" Ryan asked stopping the two from arguing since he knew neither would give up.
"Summer and I were hoping to get back early today, are you guys going to get up or what?" Seth asked.
"Thanks for giving us a bit of notice." Ryan mumbled.
"Are you two getting out of bed?" Seth asked.
"We don't have any other choices now do we Seth." Marissa said, not trying to sound rude or anything.
Seth stood there, obviously waiting for the two to get out of bed.
"Seth?!?!" Ryan said.
"What, aren't you getting up." Seth said oblivious of why they wouldn't get out of bed with him there.
"seth, some privacy please." Marissa hinted.
"Oh, yeah. Sure." Seth said and exited the tent.
"Sometimes he could be so clueless." Marissa mumbled reaching for her clothes.
After about 2 hours they were packed and ready to go.
"Hey guys, leaving already?" Eric said as him and Lori appeared.
"Yeah we're taking off, but great party last night man." Seth said shaking Eric's hand.
"Yeah it was great, too bad you two didn't make it." Eric said turning his attention to Ryan and Marissa.
"We sort of made our own party here last night." Marissa informed trying to let Lori know that Ryan was her man.
"That's cool man." Eric said, "But you missed a pretty cool time."
"You guys should come to Newport some time." Seth offered.
"We were about to invite you to come visit us some time, but Newport would be cool. I can go see some of my old buddies." Eric replied.
"Yeah, Marissa and I could take you, Lori, to South Coast Plaza. It's like the coolest mall." Summer said.
"Yeah that sounds cool." Lori replied observing Marissa's expression. Clearly she wasn't as excited about it as they were. Lori didn't bother to care about that though.
As everyone was talking Ryan continued to pack up the car until Lori came over to say bye to him.
"Ryan." Lori said as she approached him to get his attention. He had seen her coming but pretened not to notice.
Ryan put the chair into the car before looking up at her.
"So you're leaving." Lori said.
"Yup." Ryan replied.
"Is Marissa still mad at you for me being here last night?" Lori asked.
"No, she wasn't mad at me any how." Ryan said, not letting her know that Marissa wasn't too happy at first with Lori being there.
"Oh. Did you tell her about us?" Lori asked.
"Tell her about us? What do you mean?" Ryan snapped.
"About what we shared before I left Chino?" Lori said.
"Yeah I told her, but there was no us Lori." Ryan said.
"It didn't seem like that then." Lori replied.
"Look Lori, I'm not who I was back then anymore." Ryan said, "I've changed."
"That's too bad because I really liked the old Ryan." Lori teased.
"What did you come over here for Lori?" Ryan asked.
Marissa noticed her boyfriend and Lori talking, she felt uneasy but didn't want to approach them either.
"I just wanted to say good bye and that we're going to be going to Newport to visit so I'll see you soon." Lori said and wrapped her arms around Ryan for a hug.
Ryan felt uncomfortable about this but didn't want to make a scene so he lightly patted her on the back. Marissa walked over just as they were hugging, Ryan immediately stopped the hug.
"You should probably go now, Eric is leaving." Marissa said.
"Yeah, we'll I'll see you both soon." Lori said and winked at Ryan as she walked away.
Marissa watched as she walked away, "Did she just wink at you?"
"What?" Ryan asked trying to play stupid.
"She winked at you didn't she." Marissa said again.
"What does it matter, she doesn't mean anything." Ryan replied.
"I can't believe she winked at you with your girlfriend standing next to you. What is she a slut?" Marissa said.
Ryan looked at her in disbelief, "Since when did you talk like that?"
Marissa looked up at him slightly embarrassed, "I just can't believe that."
"You're kind of cute when you're jealous." Ryan said, "I didn't even see you this bad when Theresa was around."
"That's cause I did like Theresa, I just didn't like you and Theresa." Marissa replied.
Ryan wrapped his arms around her, "I wish we still had the tent set up."
Marissa laughed and kissed him, "Me too."
"Anyone headed to Newport Beach, all aboard." Seth pronounced and jumped into the jeep. Ryan drove home with Seth in the front seat with him and the girls in the back.
They arrived back to Newport around 4, Ryan dropped Summer off first and then Marissa before headed home. After unpacking the Jeep Ryan retired to the shower, the much awaited shower since waking up this morning. Seth made his way into the kitchen and searched the fridge for something to snack on. Kirsten entered the kitchen as Seth was looking in the fridge.
"Down on the bottom honey." Kirsten said.
Seth knew what she meant and pulled out exactly what he was looking for, pudding. "Thanks mom."
"How was your camping trip?" Kirsten asked.
"Good, we partyed hard mom." Seth replied.
"That's nice sweetie, where's Ryan." Kirsten asked.
"He's out in the poolhouse taking a shower." Seth replied.
"You should go get one too honey, we're going out for dinner with Julie and dad." Kirsten said.
"Ah mom, do I have to go. I mean I don't need to go do I?" Seth complained.
"Go, Shower, Now." Kirsten demanded and Seth followed her order.