The next day Marissa called Summer to see how the rest of her night went.
"Hello?" Summer answered in a really cheery mood.
"Hey Sum." Marissa replied, "How did the rest of your night go?"
Summer smiled just remembering it, "It was great, we're going out for dinner and a movie tonight."
"Really?" Marissa asked.
"Yeah, first he asked me about Cohen and I was honest with him about recently breaking up with him. He asked if I was ready to start seeing people and if I wasn't he said he's hold off until I was." Summer said, "He's so great Coop!"
"Wow Sum, that is really....great." Marissa said really wanting her to get back with Seth.
"How did your night go?" Summer asked, "DId you stay at the club much longer?"
"Well Seth..." Marissa started, "Ryan and I ended up leaving not much longer after you left."
"What about Cohen?" Summer asked, "I kind of felt bad for him seeing me with someone else."
"Actually Seth left with Alex." Marissa replied feeling horrible.
"Eww, he actually left with that whore?" Summer said.
"Summer!" Marissa replied.
"Well look at her, she does look like a whore." Summer defended.
"Summer you left with Zach, it's not like he was doing anything you weren't doing." Marissa informed.
"Yeah anyways, did you and Chino go with them?" Summer asked feeling a little betrayed.
"Actually they took off quickly and Ryan and I had to walk home." Marissa replied.
"Really, how long did that take you?" Summer asked.
"About an hour to walk here then I got the car keys and drove Ryan home." Marissa replied.
"Oh, so was Cohen home then?" Summer asked.
Marissa laughed, "I don't care what you or Seth say, you two will be back together before we know it."
"What ever Coop!" Summer replied, "I should go, the step monster is leaving today and daddy wants us to have a family lunch."
"Ok, call me before your date tonight." Marissa replied and hung up the phone.
Ryan came down from his room and found Seth, Sandy and Kirsten at the kitchen table eating.
"Good morning." Sandy said, "Grab a cup of coffee and join us."
Ryan nodded and followed Sandy's instructions but grabbed a bage before sitting down.
"So how was your boys night out?" Sandy asked the boys.
"Great, lots of male bonding." Seth replied.
Ryan gave him a look.
"No bonding went on there buddy?" Seth asked.
"No bonding with me, but maybe with Alex." Ryan replied.
"Alex? Who is Alex?" Kirsten asked.
"Seth's new boss or girlfriend?" Ryan replied before Seth could say a word.
"Really so soon?" Kiristen asked, "You just broke up with Summer sweetie, don't you think moving on, especially with you boss right now is a bad idea? What if Summer finds out, she'll be crushed."
"I know what I'm doing mom. Thanks Ryan." Seth said, "Besides Summer was out with a guy last night too."
"Really? Summer was out, what about you and Marissa Ryan?" Sandy asked.
"We're fine, she was there last night too." Ryan replied, "Our rides ended up taking off on us so we had to walk home."
Ryan looked over at Seth and gave him a look.
"Sorry man." Seth replied.
Nobody said anything for a few minutes, Ryan looked up and realized it was weird to have both Sandy and Kirsten home on a Saturday morning.
"Why aren't you two working today?" Ryan asked, "It's unusual to have both of you home eating breakfast with us on a Saturday."
"Actually Sandy and I are taking today off, we're going to Palm Springs for the night." Kirsten said.
Ryan nodded, "You two deserve a night away from work."
"Thanks Ryan. So what do you boys have planned for tonight?" Sandy asked.
"I'm working till 1, the parentals are gone and I have to work...figures." Seth mumbled.
Sandy laughed, "Ryan what is on your agenda?"
"Nothing, maybe I'll catch up on some reading." Ryan replied.
"You don't have plans with Marissa tonight?" Sandy asked.
"We didn't make any." Ryan replied. "So what time are you two taking off?"
"We're leaving after lunch, Seth what time do you have to work?" Kirsten asked.
"I start at 7." Seth replied.
"Well your father and I are going to get groceries, do you boys want anything picked up?" Kirsten asked.
"Pudding!" Seth exclaimed.
Kirsten nodded and looked over at Ryan who shook his head.
Kirsten and Sandy left leaving Ryan and Seth alone in the kitchen.
"Sorry man about making you guys walk home, I must have though Marissa had her car." Seth apologised.
"No problem, I actually enjoyed the walk." Ryan replied.
"So Summer tood off pretty fast last night." Seth said.
"Well it was a pretty awkward moment." Ryan replied, "You were the one who decided it was best to see other people."
"I know, Summer deserves someone, um..." Seth started but couldn't find the right words.
"who is you?" Ryan finished and Seth gave him a look.
"Hopefully." Seth replied.
"Are you regretting breaking up with her?" Ryan asked.
"No, I'm glad we did. I just hope that we do end up together." Seth replied.
"I'm sure she feels the same way, but some times I don't know why." Ryan joked and patted Seth on the shoulder.
"Thanks buddy." seth replied and brought his dishes to the sink, "I think I'm going to go for a swim."
Seth left the house and Ryan decided to take a shower.
After Ryan got out of the shower he started his reading but was interrupted by the phone.
"Hello?" Ryan answered.
"Hey." Marissa said.
"Hey." Ryan replied.
"Are you busy?" Marissa asked.
"I was just reading, you know trying to catch up." Ryan replied.
"Oh, well call me back later when you take a break or something." Marissa asked.
"Wait, what are you doing tonight?" Ryan asked.
"Nothing." Marissa replied.
"The Cohens are going to Palm Springs tonight and Seth is working late, want to come over?"
"Really?" Marissa replied happily.
"Yeah, I was thinking maybe you can come by around...8?" Ryan replied
"Sounds great." Marissa replied.
"So I was thinking maybe you shouldn't eat." Ryan suggested.
"Did you want to order something in? I can bring something over if you want." Marissa replied.
"No that's ok, just be here by 8." Ryan replied.
"Great, I'll let you get back to studying." Marissa replied.
"Ok, see you at 8." Ryan replied and hung up.
Ryan spent the rest of the day catching up on his studies until Seth left for work at 6:30. Once he was gone Ryan went down to the kitchen to get everything ready for when Marissa arrived. He pulled out the ingredients for the mac and cheese he planned to make, he didn't know how to make it but he was determined to try.
By ten to eight he had the table set, candles and all, and was taking out the mac and cheese from the oven. He had also made grilled cheese sandwiches just in case.
Five minutes later Marissa was knocking at the door, Ryan went and answered the door.
"Hey!" Marissa said as he opened the door.
Ryan smiled and leaned in to kiss her.
"Hungry?" Ryan asked.
"Starving, what are we having?" Marissa asked.
"You'll see." Ryan replied and lead her into the kitchen.
Ryan pulled out the chair for Marissa and then sat across from her, she looked down at the dinner he prepared and looked up with a huge smile on her face.
"It's nothing fancy." Ryan stated, "But it has meaning right?"
Marissa nodded, "It's perfect."
Ryan started eating as did Marissa but a few moments after Ryan reached for his glass and realized he didn't put anything on the table.
"Thirsty?" Ryan asked looking up.
"A little." Marissa replied.
Ryan stood up and took his and Marissa's glasses over to the island and opened the fridge.
"What do you want?" Ryan asked.
"It doesn't matter, anything is fine." Marissa replied.
"How about a glass of wine?" Ryan asked looking over at her.
"Are you going to have one?" Marissa asked.
"Sure, why not." Ryan replied and poured some into the glasses and brought them back to the table.
"Ryan this was really great, really sweet." Marissa smiled up at him.
"Thanks, I had to eat anyways." Ryan joked.
"Nice!" Marissa responded lightly kicking his leg under the table but instead of returning it back to its original position she kept her foot pressed up against his, lightly rubbing his.
Ryan looked up and smiled at her, "You're not eating much."
Marissa looked down at her food, "Sorry, I'll eat it. I really like it."
Ryan nodded and continued eating while Marissa was eating slower than normal. She looked preoccupied about something.
"Hey what's the matter?" Ryan asked.
"Guess who called Summer today." Marissa said.
"Who?" Ryan asked curious.
"Lori, she's coming to Newport next weekend with one of her friends, I forget which one." Marissa informed.
"Oh." Ryan replied, "Why are you worried about it?"
"I don't know, she's not coming with her so called boyfriend and it seems to me that she is still pretty into you." Marissa replied.
"I don't think so, but it doesn't matter. I'm not into her." Ryan replied. Ryan started running his foot up along Marissa's bare leg and looked into her eyes, "There's only one girl I'm interested in."
Marissa blushed, "I trust you Ryan, I really do. It's just that I don't trust Lori."
"Don't worry, I won't even see her anyways." Ryan replied and got up to clear the plates from the table.
Marissa decided not to ruin their evening by talking about Lori so she decided to change the subject, "How did your reading go Ryan?"
Marissa got up to help him with the clean up.
"Good, almost caught up." Ryan replied and started putting things into the fridge.
"That's good, when is your test?" Marissa asked while filling up the sink to start the dishes.
"Wednesday, I don't think I have much to worry about though. The book is actually easily remembered." Ryan replied.
"That's good." Marissa said and turned away from his to do the dishes.
Once Ryan had everything put away he walked behind Marissa and wrapped his arms around her and kissed her neck, "You're so beautiful, do you know that?"
Marissa giggled with an embarrased laugh, "Ryan."
"What it's true." Ryan said and ran his hands under her shirt, across her stomach while still kissing her neck.
"Ryan, the dishes need to get done." Marissa moaned enjoying it way to much.
Ryan didn't stop and kissed her neck and ear while whispering how much he loved her.
Marissa turned around and wrapped her arms around him, holding him tight against her, "Why don't we do these dishes and then go watch a movie, I brought one with me."
Ryan nodded but leaned down and kissed her first, "OK."
Once the dishes were done Ryan got the movie ready and Marissa went up to his room to put one of Ryan's sweaters on and grab a blanket and then returned back down to Ryan.
"Want another glass of wine?" Ryan asked picking up his glass and Marissa's.
"Sure why not, I guess I'll have to stay here tonight." Marissa winked, "Hey was that you're plan? Get Marissa drunk?"
Ryan laughed, "No but getting you on the go enough that you can't drive home is a good idea though."
Marissa smiled and got herself comfortable on the couch. Her cell phone started to ring while she waited for Ryan to return, Marissa looked at the number and decided to answer it.
"Sum aren't you supposed to be on a date?" Marissa answered.
"I am, we were supposed to watch a movie but they all started already plus they're all stupid. I suggested finding out what you and Chino were doing and maybe we could kind of double date." Summer said.
"Well Ryan and I are about to watch a movie at the Cohen's, maybe he'll be oke with you guys stopping by to watch it with us." Marissa suggested.
"Coop! Cohen?" Summer said.
"DOn't worry, he's working till like 1 or 2." Marissa informed.
"Well ask Chino if he minds." Summer said.
"Ok hold on a sec." Marissa replied and put the phone down to go talk to Ryan.
"Ryan?" Marissa called out as she walked towards the kitchen.
"Yeah?" Ryan said appearing before her with the wine.
"Ok, um Summer is on the phone and she wanted to know if she and Zach could watch the movie with us?" Marissa asked.
Ryan wanted to spend the night alone with Marissa but agreed anyways, "Sure no problem."
"Are you sure?" Marissa asked, "Cause if you don't want to then I can tell her no."
"I don't mind if you don't mind." Ryan smiled at her.
Marissa nodded and they returned to the living room and Marissa picked the phone back up, "Sum?"
"Yeah?" Summer replied.
"Come on over, we have the movie ready so the sooner the better." Marissa replied.
"OK, we'll be there in like 5 minutes." Summer said and hung up.
"I hope Seth doesn't get off early and bring Alex home with him." Ryan said nervously.
"I know what you mean." Marissa agreed and they got comfortable together on the couch.
Summer and Zach were there in less than 5 minutes. Summer was so used to walking in she didn't even bother to knock. They entered the house and found Marissa and Ryan waiting on the couch..
"That didn't take you long." Marissa stated.
"Yeah we were closer than I though, you guys remember Zach right?" Summer asked.
"Yeah, hey man." Ryan said putting his hand out to Zach.
Zach accepted the hand shake, "Ryan."
Marissa greeted him with a smile and a hey.
"So how was your dinner?" Marissa asked.
"It was so romantic, Zach brought me flowers when he picked me up!" Summer smiled and sat down on the couch.
"Really, that was sweet." Marissa replied.
"What did you two do today?" Summer asked.
"Ryan made me dinner tonight." Marissa smiled at Ryan.
"Wow Chino who knew!" Summer joked.
"Hey lets watch the movie, we want to have it over before Seth gets home." Ryan stated.
Zach looked over at Summer, "Your ex boyfriend lives here?"
"Yeah, oops I didn't tell you that?" Summer asked.
"No you kind of left taht part out." Zach said, "So you and Seth live together?" Zach said directing it at Ryan.
"They're like brothers and they're best friends." Marissa informed.
Zach was obviously annoyed, "You should have told me Summer. Why did you want to come here knowing you might run into him?"
"Zach Coop's my bestfriend and she is dating Ryan, you want to get to know my friends too right?" Summer asked, "That means getting to know both Coop and Chino."
Ryan was a little annoyed with Zach but he just turned the movie on hoping that Seth didn't come home till Summer and Zach were gone.