Hey guys, sorry I haven't updated for a while, I've been on holidays
Anyway I'm adding 2 new chapters today as I just saw Episode 9 of Season 2 and I'm keen for some OC. Anyway, hope you guys enjoy! And keep the reviews coming, I'll try and add some information about people's feelings.
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5 figures surrounded a sleeping Summer. Seth and Anna had arrived with Sandy and Kirsten not long after Ryan had called them, Seth and Anna appeared keen to show off their new relationship, walking around with hands linked and kissing frequently, neither of them had spoken to Ryan. Ryan was hurt but he understood, upon seeing Summer lying there Seth almost broke down, Ryan could see that he was struggling to prevent himself from crying and the way that he hovered over Summer, moving away a thread of hair openly showed just how much he still cared for her. What suprised Ryan even more than this though was Anna's reaction, she merely held Seth's hand tight or hugged him when he looked upset, she must have known that Seth still loved Summer, but it didn't seem to bother her too much, but then again Anna was always one of the collest chicks Ryan havd ever met.
Ryan has interrupted from his day dreaming by Sandy's voice.
Sandy: Ryan, I think we need to talk.
They walked out of Summer's room and into the hospital lobby, Ryan dreading that Seth had told Sandy what had happened.
Sandy: I heard what happened last night.
Ryan: I..
Sandy: You don't have to explain yourself to me kid, I understand what it is to be a teenager, I know how these things happen. But you have to promise me that no matter what you'll sort things out with Seth, no matter how much sucking up and begging it takes. You both need one another
Ryan: I know, but it's Summer.
Sandy: Look, when Seth left Newport he left Summer behind. He might have loved her and he still might, but as man married for 19 years I really don't think that those two click aswell as they think. I'm not saying that you and Summer are right for one another, but I think that Seth will soon understand that there's nothing wrong with sharing common interests with your girlfriend.
Ryan: You think he should be with Anna ?
Sandy: Well, she was always more polite and know's her way around the kitchen.
Ryan smiled, so far this was going alot better than he had anticipated, the hard part of course would be talking with Seth.
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When Ryan returned into Summer's room it was just Anna and Seth, playing over in the corner with one another, Ryan could see they were playing Magic: The Gathering. Upon seeing Ryan watching them Anna quickly excused herself and moved to walk out of the room.
Anna: Good luck Ryan.
Reluctantly Ryan walked over and plotted himself down next to Seth. Seth didn't look up, he seemed intent on studying one of the games cards.
Ryan: Hey man.
Seth: Hey..
Ryan: Look man, I'm really sorry about what happened last night. It's not like we went out of our way to hurt you like that, we didn't think, well we didn't think in general I guess.
Seth: Do you like her ?
Ryan: Wha..
Seth: I said, DO YOU LIKE HER ? As in, is she going to be your girlfriend, do you enjoy kissing her ?
Ryan: I, I don't know. I think I like her..
Seth: I love her.
Ryan: But... Anna ?
Seth: Me and Anna are together now, but I don't know how long that will last. Eventually I hope that me and Summer can get back together.
Ryan: If you want me to, I will blow the whole thing off. I won't see Summer anymore.
Seth: You would do that for me ?
Ryan: You're my best friend and my brother.
Seth started to smile at that comment.
Seth: You know what, I would never have even been with Summer in the first place if it wasn't for you. And I probably wouldn't have met Anna either, you always talk like you owe me so much, but you don't, without you I would still be 'death breath seth', you came here and you made me like my life again. I love Summer, I do, but I'm not ready to be with her anytime soon and I am ready to try things with Anna again.
Ryan: So this means ?
Seth: If you think it's right and it's going to make you happy...
Ryan burst into a smile and always jumped up in the air in excitement, Seth was giving him permission to see Summer.
Seth: But man... Marissa's going to take this even harder than me.
Ryan was brought back down to earth, he had forgotten about Marissa.
Ryan: Any ideas ?
Seth: Run, run very quickly.
And almost silent giggle came from the bundle on the bed.
Ryan: Summer, you're awake arn't you.
Summer pulled her head out of the blankets smiling.
Summer: Hi boys.
Ryan walked over to the bed and ruffled up her hair.
Ryan: I'm going to go talk to Sandy and Kirsten, I'll leave you guys to chat.
After Ryan had left Seth sat down on the edge of Summer's bed.
Summer: Thankyou so much Cohen.
Seth: You really like him hey ?
Summer: Yes, but I also didn't know you loved me.
Seth: You heard that ?
Summer: I'm sorry, I was basically listenen to everything. But it's okay, I know what you mean. You loved me when we were together, you know, you never actually said that to me in person.
Seth: I wanted to, but I was scared I guess. I didn't know how you felt.
Summer: I loved you too.
Seth smiled, maybe there was hope in the future for the both of them. But right now, he was happy to be friends.
Seth: So you and Ryan hey.
Summer: Who would of seen that coming.
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Sandy and Kirsten had positioned themselves over by the coffee machine with Summer's step-mum. Neither could remember ever having met her before but they had managed to hold decent conversation in the time they had been with her. Ryan jogged over from Summer's Room.e
Ryan: Sandy ?
Sandy: Excuse me ladies, I need to talk to Ryan for abit.
Kirsten: Hey, I'm not just some lady.
Sandy bent down and kissed Kirsten and whispered "It's about Summer and Ryan". Then he and Ryan walked around the corner.
Sandy: So, how'd it go ?
Ryan: Excellent, Seth's totally cool with it.
Sandy: Wow, I didn't see that coming. But anyway, if she's feeling alright, Kirsten and I need to return home and prepare for dinner.
Ryan: Dinner ?
Sandy: Tonight's the Newport Groups Charity Gala, we're hosting the after party.
Ryan cringed.
Sandy: Yes you're going to be there, with a suit too.
Sandy smiled and went to grab Kirsten, he turned back to Ryan before rounding the corner.
Sandy: We're taking Seth and Anna back now, they're both coming tonight and the doctor say's Summer's going to be released today. Maybe you can all come ?
Ryan: heh, yeah.
Ryan couldn't hide the dread present in his tone.
