Disclaimer: I don't own The OC, but Josh Schwartz is the creator.
Author's Note: Reviewing is a good thing, especially since this is my first OC fic.

She couldn't believe her eyes, "Seth Cohen is that you?"

Seth didn't know how to answer, "Summer Roberts, I must say that I am surprised to see you here."

"I heard about Caleb, I'm really sorry."

"It's not that big of a deal. You knew that his heart was made of stone."

"Yeah, but according to Marissa, Caleb's heart began to soften as he got older." She looked him straight in the eye, "Maybe if you had stayed around or visited you would have been able to see the miracle for yourself."

Seth knew that was supposed to hurt, but not as much as it actually did. Attempting to change the subject, Seth brought attention to Summer's companion. He walked towards her male friend and shook his hand.

"Sorry, Summer's a little bad at introductions. I'm Seth Cohen. And you are?"

"Summer's fiancé, Thomas Jones."

Becoming uncomfortable Summer butted in, "Thomas is a first year resident at Cedar's Sinai in LA. We are getting married in June."

"Wow, June. I am really happy for you Summer. I feel like a nuisance. I'll leave you two love birds alone now."

Hurt bubbling under the surface Summer replied, "Yeah, I think that would be a good idea Cohen."

"See you around Summer. It was nice to meet you Thomas."

Seth walked away pained to know that his one love was getting married to someone else. Summer sat confused at the feelings that were resurfacing from her heart, the ones she had locked away the day he left. She shrugged them off and curled back into Thomas's arms.

At lunch the next day, Seth approached the subject of Summer with Marissa. With Marissa munching away at her salad, Seth found it rather difficult to fit a word in edgewise.

"So I had an interesting day yesterday."

Marissa looked up, "You say that every day Seth."

"Yeah, but this is good. Trust me."

"Alright entertain me."

"So when were you going to tell me about Summer's fiancée."

Marissa nearly choked, "What does this have to with the events of yesterday."

"Nice try Cooper, but I am not budging until I get an answer."

Marissa was hesitant, "So you met Thomas…..he's a nice guy, don't you think."

"Nice guy…..Marissa he's a doctor. How would I ever be able to compete with a doctor? I am just a Jewish accountant who lives in an apartment in Boston. He's…..he's….well a DOCTOR."

"Seth, since when do you care who Summer is seeing?"

Seth backtracked, "I don't care…... it doesn't bother me……It's just funny that she would be with a fair-haired doctor. Is his expertise plastic surgery?"

Marissa giggled then smacked his arm, "Are you suggesting that Summer needs plastic surgery?"

"I am simply emphasizing the narcissism of Newport and its importance in nearly every female's life in this county. By the way I think you need to schedule your next botox appointment, cuz I am seeing a few wrinkles…" He pointed near her eye.

Marissa pushed his hand away, "Will you shut up?"

"Hey, don't shoot the messenger...."

"Don't give me any ideas…."

Marissa and Seth stayed at the restaurant for nearly an hour laughing and carrying on. Onlookers admired them as if they were a couple so in love. As Seth wrapped his arm around Marissa when they left someone took notice……..someone whose heart broke at the image.

Seth and Marissa walked into the house laughing as if they had not even left the restaurant. As they made their way towards the kitchen they heard arguing, as they got closer the voices were given names, Kirsten and Julie. Despite their equal sadness over Caleb's death, the women were unable to agree on who receives what. Irresponsibly, Caleb had left Julie with power of attorney and now she was refusing to give Kirsten what she really wanted; the stock that Caleb had invested in the Newport Group. Kirsten knew that Julie really had no interest in the company, but yet Julie was being as stubborn as a mule about giving away the stock. The women were near scratching their eyes out when Seth and Marissa walked in.

Sandy looked desperately at Seth before he spoke; "Alright now ladies, it seems we have some visitors so I must ask for you to put away the claws."

Julie and Kirsten turned around, stunned to see their children staring at their cattish behavior, "Seth….I didn't realize you were home. Marissa it's good to see you."

"Good to see you too, Kirsten. Mom"

"Marissa, don't you have a manicure appointment to get to."

"Actually I do. I almost forgot."

Seth began to turn around, "I am just going to walk out Marissa here, but I will be back so keep those claws sharp. I wanna place a bet on the victor."

Sandy looked at him disapprovingly, "What….you set yourselves up for that one."

Before Marissa walked out the door she turned to look at Seth.

"I am going to give this to you. Do what you want with it."

Seth took the card, confused at Marissa's ambiguity, "What is it?"

"It's Summer's business card. She runs an interior design business. I think the address is on there, her cell number and the business number."

"Are you attempting to play matchmaker, Ms. Cooper?"

Marissa began to walk towards her car, talking as she walked, "I have no idea where you got that idea from."

Seth stood on the stoop, looked at the card and made a plan. He was going to get over Summer Roberts and move on with his life, starting tomorrow.

Author's Note: So what did you think? I am at a crossroads about developing a Seth/Marissa relationship or letting Seth/Summer relationship return. I will take any suggestions. I think until I get some suggestions I will write what I have planned. I hope to update soon.