Palm Trees and Power Lines
Chapter 10: Disappear
Summary: Sort-of future fic. Summer breaks Seth's heart and all he could think to do was leave… but will she find him again, and will he want her back if she does?
Rating: PG to PG-13… you never know.
Disclaimer: If for some strange reason you thought I owned any of this…well you're dumb… hehe, just kidding… but I still don't so … yeah
A/N: Howdy ya'll!!! Thanks for the reviews!!! Uh, sorry I haven't updates for like…weeks… I just got back from Texas a little over a week ago, and I've been so busy with softball that I haven't had time to write!!! So, tonight I've found some time in my busy schedule to write another chapter… the song is another Hoobstank, Disappear… great song, if you haven't heard it… you should!!!!! Haha… okay, so reviews por favor!
There's a pain that sleeps inside
It sleeps with just one eye
And awakens the moment that you're near
Though I try to look away
The pain it still remains
Only leaving when you're next to me
Summer stared out the tiny window of the commercial air plane. She had been flying for a few hours now, and was sure they'd be landing pretty soon. Closing her eyes, she tried to fall asleep for about the billionth time since the plane hit a steady altitude. Just like the other times though, something disturbed her almost sleep.
Ding…ding…ding
Summer lifted her head up to see the fasten-seatbelt sign light up. She let out a heavy sigh and sat up, just as the flight attendant began to speak.
"We are just about to begin landing, so please fasten your seatbelts and put all seats in the upright position."
A little while passed, and the buildings, cars, streets, everything began to get larger and larger until the wheels bounced against the ground and the plane finally came to a complete stop.
"Good evening, we have now landed and it is safe to remove your seatbelts. Thank you for flying Continental Airlines, and let us be the first to welcome you to Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love. It is 11:56 pm on July 1st, and once again, thank you for choosing Continental Airlines."
Summer hurried off the plane and through the airport, to baggage claim. Quickly she grabbed her bags and fled to the exits, but finally remembered she didn't have a way to get around. Pulling out her cell, she dialed the operator and got the number for the closest rent-a-car service. The last thing in the world she wanted to do was rent a car, but what other choice did she have? A cab? She laughed at the thought, as a man picked up on the other end. "Enterprise car rental, how may I help you?"
"Hello, my name is Summer Roberts, and I was wondering, do you bring the cars to where they are needed?" she questioned, glancing down at her watch.
"That depends, miss, where are you?" the man asked.
"The airport," she replied impatiently, not really wanting to wait any longer.
The man on the other end laughed, but finally spoke again. "Miss, you do know that we are within the airport?"
Summer looked to the side and saw in big green letters "ENTERPRISE". Letting out a huff she hung up the phone and pulled her luggage behind her to the car-rental place.
Do you know, that everytime you're near
Everybody else seems far away
So can you come and make them disappear
Make them disappear and we can stay
"You must be Summer," a young man, about her age, maybe a little older, snickered as she walked through the door. "How can I be of assistance to you?"
"I want to rent a car dumb ass," Summer scowled impatiently. "I'm not really in the mood for your shit right now so just give me a damn car."
"Oooh, feisty little one, aren't we?" the man replied, raising his eyebrows. "It's not as easy as that, sugar. First I need your driver's license."
Summer gave another little huff as she dug through her purse, pulling out a small card. "Here."
"Thank you, and what kind of car do you want?" he asked, typing some information into the computer. "You look like a sports car girl to me."
"Whatev, just give me a car," she replied, tapping her foot. "I'm kind of in a hurry."
"What might a pretty girl like you be doing so late?" he questioned.
"None of your business, jackass; just give be a damn car!" Summer exclaimed, getting angrier by the minute. She could feel the makings of a rage blackout.
"Fine, fine. How about a black Mustang, beautiful?" he suggested. "You look like a Mustang girl."
"Whatever!" Summer cried. "And if you even think about hitting on me one more time I swear I'll rip out your vocal chords."
The young man looked at Summer and knew she was serious. "Okay," he gulped. "H-how many days did you want it for?"
"Like, a week? Can I get it longer and then pay for it later or something?" she asked. "I don't really know how long I'll need it."
"Y-you could always rent another car later," he replied. "So…a week is…uh…it's $300."
"Here," Summer spat, handing over her credit card. "Hurry up!"
As he entered a few more things into the computer, Summer picked up her phone and dialed the operator again. This time, though, she got the number of the best hotel in Philadelphia and reserved a room. When she got off the phone, she saw that her credit card was sitting on the counter with a set of keys and some papers.
"Just…just sign these, and the car's yours," the young man stammered. Quickly, Summer signed and took her cards back, along with the keys.
"Thanks," she smiled and hurried out to the only black Mustang in the parking lot. Climbing in, she decided that rent-a-car services weren't so bad, but quickly washed the thought away as she started the car. She just wanted to go find Seth…no matter how late it was. Besides, she was still wide awake considering it was only a little past 9 back home. Finally, after a few minutes, she found her hotel, the Hilton, and pulled up to the front.
So I stand and look around
Distracted by the sounds
Of everyone and everything I see
And I search through every face
Without a single trace, of the person
The person that I need
"Hello miss," a boy with curly blonde hair greeted her. "May I get your bags?"
"Yeah, here," she tossed him the keys to the car. "They're in the trunk of the black mustang."
The boy hurried out, and Summer watched him until he was out of sight. There was something about him that reminded her of Seth. Whether it was the curly hair and lankiness, or just the way he spoke and carried himself, she didn't know. But she did know she needed to find Seth soon. Quickly, Summer turned her head away from the door, as she saw him coming back in.
"Hi, I called a little while ago," she told the concierge. "My name is Summer Roberts."
The bellboy stumbled and almost dropped Summer's bags as he heard her name. At this Summer spun around.
"Having trouble?" she remarked, rolling her eyes. Then she turned back to the concierge before he could reply.
"No," he replied and walked up to her. "So you're Summer. Hi, I'm Joel." He finished, holding his hand out for her to shake.
"Um, do I know you," she asked, reluctantly taking his hand.
"No…but you do know my best friend. Stop by room 303 if you get the chance," he told her.
"That shouldn't be too hard," she replied, "considering I'm in 304."
"Good, I'll take your bags up right away," he stated and hurried to the elevator.
"Um, is he okay?" Summer joked, rolling her eyes as the elevator doors closed.
"No," the woman laughed. "He just knows some things that you don't."
"Um… okay," Summer replied, taking the keys. "Thank you." She finished and headed up to her room where she was greeted by Joel standing by her door. "Thanks. Oh…um here," she said, handing him a 5. "Sorry, it's all I have. Credit cards."
"No, it's fine. Just make sure to stop in there, okay?" he made her promise, then hurried back downstairs.
"That was strange," Summer shook her head and closed the door. "I'll go over tomorrow. I'm sure whoever it is, is sleeping anyway."
Do you know, that everytime you're near
Everybody else seems far away
So can you come and make them disappear
Make them disappear and we can stay
Can you make them disappear?
Make them disappear
Seth shot up in his bed. She couldn't be here could she? No…no she wasn't. God, now he was even hearing her voice. He really needed to just forget about her… but that was the problem… he couldn't.
Pulling the blankets off, he climbed out of bed and headed across the room. He couldn't get her out of his mind… No matter how hard he tried… no matter what he did… she was still there, and she probably always would be.
Deciding he wouldn't be sleeping anymore any time soon, he flicked on the light and called down for room service. If he couldn't drink, he might as well order food. Plopping down on his bed, he flicked on the TV. Why was his life so horrible?
There's a pain that sleeps inside
Sleeps with just one eye
And awakens, the moment that you're near
And I search through every face
Without a single trace, of the person
The person that I need
Summer flicked the station on the TV for about the billionth time that night. She had been laying there for hours, considering her body was still functioning like she was in Newport.
"Damn jet lag," she mumbled and stood up, deciding to take a run down to the ice and soda machines she passed on the way up. Grabbing her purse and key, she headed out the door, still wondering who could be in the room across the hall.
As the door clicked shut behind her, though, she noticed a light shining under the door of room 303.
"I guess if the lights are on, then whoever's in there is awake," she said aloud, and tapped lightly on the door. After waiting a minute or so, the door swung open before her and nothing else seemed to matter anymore. The world disappeared before her eyes and he was the only thing there…
Seth looked over at the noise coming from the door.
"That can't be room service all ready," he said to himself, standing up and heading to the door. Without looking through the peep-hole, like usual, he swung the door open and the entire world seemed to freeze before his eyes. His breath got caught in this throat, his palms started to sweat, his eyes blinked profusely…it was like the first time he had ever spoken to her all over again. Forgotten were all of the things she did, as he reached his arms out and pulled her close to him in a longing embrace. Nothing mattered anymore… not what she did, not what he did… just that she was here, and they were together.
Do you know, that everytime you're near
Everybody else seems far away
So can you come and make them disappear
Make them disappear and we can stay
A/N: So, there's chapter 10… don't underestimate me… the happiness won't stay too long… well it might… I'm not sure where I'm going to go with the chapter… I could add another arguing fighting one… or I could just get straight to the fluffy chapters… who knows… well, r/r!!!!