Hey guys, here's the next chapter I promised.

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Alex and Marissa were sitting on Marissa's bed, since the phone call Marissa had barely stopped crying.

Marissa: It's all my fault Alex, I was so hard on her last night. I was just so upset.

Alex cradled Marissa's fragile frame in her arm's. She was starting to notice just how emotionally unstable Marissa was, but if her life was anything like the past 24 hours she could totally understand why she would be. Alex was also worried, her and Marissa had had so much fun last night, but she had no idea where this was leading. She was physically attracted to Marissa, and emotionally she connected with Marissa's personality, alot of the hardships Marissa had gone through Alex had endured herself. They just had different method's of overcoming the pain..

Marissa: Alex, I'm so glad you're here. Without you I'm scared what I might have done.

Alex: Hey, don't talk like that. It's fine, I like being here with you.

Alex kissed Marissa's forehead, comfoting her as best she could.

Marissa: Alex..

Alex: Yeah

Marissa: Does this mean I'm a lesbian ?

Alex: I don't know, I guess sometimes you have a connection with someone, no matter what their sex. That's what I had with Seth, he was the first guy I've dated in a while.

Marissa: You're not the first girls I've kissed, but it's different. I think I like you.

Alex: Hey, don't worry about that atm, we'll take it slow and see how this goes.

Marissa: I'd really like that.

Alex leaned down and softly kissed Marissa's lips, the kissing continued until the phone rangs. They both knew it was Ryan so Alex answered it, Marissa wasn't about to forgive Ryan any time soon.Alex took and the call and returned to the bed.

Alex: Summer's at home and she's fine. Ryan's invited us to the Cohen's gala after party tonight to see her.

Marissa: Do you want to go ?

Alex: It's not really my thing, but I think you should see her and sort things out.

Marissa: I want you to be there.

Alex: Um, I'll have to think about it.

Marissa playfully slapped her before smothering her with the pillow.

Marissa: Oh you are so coming.

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Ryan had driven Summer back to her house, he wanted to make sure she was okay and check on her to make sure she didn't do anything stupid again. He was walking her up the stairs, holding onto her arm.

Summer: I'm no like disabled Chino, you don't have to treat me like a grandma.

Ryan: Are you ever going to stop calling me Chino.

Summer: What's in it for me ?

Ryan leaned into Summer's face and kissed her, he held her lips in his for a moment before pulling away.

Summer: So Ryan, how's being Ryan going for ya, hey Ryan.

Ryan burst into a smile.

Ryan: Glad I've got your attention.

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Seth was sitting infront of the TV, playstation controller in hand. If video games weren't going to make him feel better than nothing was. Not only was his ex-gf now seeing his best friends, brother, whatever but now he had to attend some Newport Social event where they would both be in attendance, together. He had given Ryan permission to see Summer, but it didn't make it any easier. Throwing the controller down he went to answer the knocking at the door.

Anna: What up homes.

Seth smiled, maybe there was something better than video games.

Seth: Anna, you're abit early arn't you.

Anna: Well you haven't finished tutoring me in the fine art's of magic.

Seth: Well I know how boring that can be. So you can come play some Tony Hawk if you want.

Anna: Is that a challenge ?

Seth: I thought a challenge would be pointless, given my insane playstation skills.

Anna: Seth

Seth: Alright so I suck, Ryan beats me all the time. God even Luke was beating me Portland, but let's play anyway.

Seth and Anna were soon busy jamming buttons on the controller infront of the tv. Maybe things were looking up thought Seth, maybe everything was going to be okay. His thoughts were interupted by another knock at the door.

Seth: I'll be back in a second.

Seth was a little suprised when he opened the door to see Zach.

Zach: Hey Seth, did you hear about Summer ?

Seth: Yeah man, I saw her just before.

Zach: Is it true, about her and Ryan ?

Seth: Well, probably no the best way to find out. But yeah it is, they've together now I think.

Zach: I'm going to kill him.

And with that Zach started to run back to his car. Seth quickly jumped out the door and started to chase after Zach.

Seth: Hey come on man, it wasn't Ryan's fault.

But Zach was already screeching out of the driveway and speeding off. Seth returned back to Anna an almost scared look on his face.

Anna: What's wrong Seth:

Seth: Come on Anna, we've got to go. Zach found out about Summer and Ryan and he's pissed.

Grabbing her coat and purse Anna chased after Seth.