Hello everybody!!! It took me long to update and I'm sorry for that. I hope you'll like it. Someone asked about Zach, Lindsay, Alex and DJ. They don't exist in this fanfic, because I don't know them yet and I didn't want to write about people I don't know anything about. Thanks for all the reviews!!!!! You're great!!!

Disclaimer : It would be awesome to own The O.C. I can only imagine. So, ask Josh Schwartz – he's the creator of The O.C.

Chapter 6 – Touching Tears

Ryan and Seth entered Harbor High. Not talking. For change. Ryan was thinking of what Seth had just told him and Seth was quiet, which became normal these days. As much as he didn't like him talking about Summer all the time, Ryan had to admit that he kinda missed it. He missed the old Seth.

"Man, what are you going to do?" Ryan asked looking to Seth, who just sighed in return and then spoked:

"I don't know. I guess I'll leave her alone."

Ryan gave him a sympathetic look and quickly said:

"I'm sure it'll pass soon. Summer and you will be friends again. You'll see."

Seth smiled weakly.

"Ryan, we've never been friends. You know that we're not capable of being friends. There's too much things standing between us, stoping us being friends... and the worst thing is that I'm making the whole thing worse then it really is. The gap between us is getting bigger every time I see her."

Ryan wanted to say something but couldn't think of anything that would sound like a reasonable answer to that. He let out a sigh of relief when he saw Marissa approaching.

"Hey!" she said and guys replied. Marissa gave Seth the same sympathetic look as Ryan gave him a minute ago. As Seth didn't look back she glared at Ryan who just mouthed 'It's really bad this time.' And she mouthed 'I know.' back and continued walking.

"So, Seth, did you hear from Anna lately?" Marissa asked hoping that would make Seth forget about Summer even if just for a second.

"Yeah, she called last week. She's fine, she asked about you." Seth smiled and Ryan was happy to see him smile for the first time in last 3 days. "Oh, and she said she'll be visiting soon."

"Oh, that's great. I would love to see her." Marissa said and before entering her classroom with Ryan she added "See you later."

Ryan waved and Seth nodded returning to enter his classroom. Summer was already there and he tried not to look at her. It was hard, but he managed. He sat in front of her, just because he didn't want to look at her during the class. He knew that would be too hard.

He didn't even say hello to me. And he's right in front of me. But I'm not gonna look at him. I hate him. Yeah, of course I do. Stupid Cohen. Summer looked at the window. That's better. The view is better now. What am I thinking? Of course it's not. She glanced back at Cohen. Ewww... don't look at him... even if you're looking at him be cool with it... calm yourself. It's just stupid Cohen who doesn't deserve you. Those feelings that you still have will pass. Just be smooth. She took a deep breath. Oh, no... that smell... it's so Coheny... he's so close... too close... I can touch him, just a little move and I'm there... a little move of my hand and I'll sense his wonderful curls... Her hand was on her way. And she was slightly trembling. She looked at it amazed not able to move nor further nor back. What am I doing?

And then Seth turned looking down, like he's searching for something. But he stopped and looked up. He looked at Summer's hand and then gave Summer a confused look. She finally put her shaking hand on desk blushing and looked at her book. He turned back.

Shit... shit, shit, shit, shit... I'm an idiot. And he turned in the worst possible moment. Why did he have to turn anyway? Oh, crap! Like it's not hard enough looking at him... She felt tears in the corner of her eyes and she could only pray that they'll stay there. The last thing she needed was crying over Cohen. Again.

What was that? Am I crazy or did she just tried to touch me? God, I want to look at her. I want to look at her so bad... I can't stand it anymore... I'm gonna do it. Don't Seth! Don't. Every time you look at her, talk to her you just make the things worse. But it can't be worse then it already is. Right? Just turn around. Once again. You have nothing to lose. Just do it. Yeah, the last time I said that to myself I ended up with her hating me. Exactly – she already hates you. What can be worse then that?

Again, Seth turned around and looked straight at Summer's eyes. He was surprised to see tears threatening to race down her beautiful face. She looked like she's having a hard time keeping them there.

"Ummm... did you just tried to touch me?" he asked.

"Wha... I did... NOT!" she practically yelled the last word blinking - the tears were dangerously on the edge. The rest of the class turned around to look at them. And as it was always the case when all the attention was turned to her – she blushed.

"Miss Roberts is there something you want to share with us?" teacher asked looking at her strangely.

"No, I'm just not feeling too well, I said I'm hot. I think I have a fever or something. Can I be excused?"

"Of course."

She smiled slightly and hurried to get out of the classroom. She entered the bathroom and looked at the mirror finally letting the tears out. A slight wave of relief went through her body and she sighed.

"That was close. But he saw me. And he understood."

Seth turned around in his chair and looked blankly at his book.

I made her cry. That's all I'm capable of. Making her feel miserable. I'm such an idiot!!! She has all right to hate me. But she tried to touch me. She did. Maybe she would if I hadn't turned around. That was really a perfect timing Cohen. But it means something. You don't have right to hope. I know... I don't, but I am. I know I can't look at her, talk to her, touch her, cause I'm hurting her, but still, I can't give up. I can not not hoping. Not yet.

Summer returned. Her eyes were a little bit red and she was staring at floor, but she looked kinda calm.

"Are you ok Miss Roberts?" the teacher asked.

"Yes, thank you. I'm feeling much better now." She replied and remained quiet till the end of the class. When the bell rang she quickly took her stuff and ran out of the classroom leaving Seth, looking at her disappear behind the door.

A/N – Sorry, it's a little short. I thought of making one long chapter, but then I decided to divide it to 2 chapters. I'll write the other one soon, don't worry. Just tell me what you think!!! Thanks again and keep reading!!!