Hey, seeing as how serious the previous chapter was. This one will be aiming for a lighter edge.
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Anna: Come on Seth, you look fine, we're already late.
Seth: Are you sure, because I really don't think my hair's working for me at the moment.
Anna: It look's fine alright.
Seth: Alright, but if the wind kicks in, well don't say I didn't warn you.
Anna: You're such a baby.
Seth: Oh no my darling, I'm just sensitive.
Anna: Awwwww...
Seth: I don't just brawl, I do feelings too!
Anna: You're just the perfect man arn't you Seth.
Seth: Are you trying to tell me something Anna?
Anna: Yes, we need to go. Come on.
Anna grabbed Seth's arm and dragged him away from the mirror towards the car. After seeing the doctor (who told Seth he was fine) Seth had gone back to Anna's house so she could dress herself up for the Cohen's, they were meant to be there at 7 but it was now pushing 8:30 and Sandy would be calling asking where Seth was soon. It was a short trip from Anna's parents house to the Cohen's and they would be there soon...
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Seth: So my dear, what should we listen to? I was thinking possibly Bright Eyes, but I've also got some Death Cab here, abit of Rooney, the Walkmen, the Shin's, the Killer's..
Anna: I don't mind, whatever you want to listen to.
Seth: Well, I was thinking we could start off with abit of Ricky Martin and finish off with some Enrique.
Anna: Personally I'd start off with some Bright Eyes, but I'm all for you expanding your horizons.
Seth: Someone's not being much fun tonight.
Anna: Sorry Seth, I'm just a little worried about Summer and Ryan.
Seth remained staring at the road, he didn't need to be reminded again that the two were seeing one another.
Anna: Look, I know it's abit of a soft spot but try and be nice to them tonight. They've been through alot in the past 24 hours.
Seth: It's not like I'm going to be rude or anything, it'll just be weird.
Anna: Well I'll be with you, we can always run upstairs and play with Captain Oats or play some video games.
Seth: Don't forgot there's other things we can do upstairs besides Jenga.
Anna: Keep your mind on the road Sethela.
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When the pair arrived at the Cohen's the house was already bustling with the press of Newport's elites. It was a black tie gala and Seth and Anna were surrounded by men with suit's and women with plunging necklines and bare shoulders. It wasn't long before Sandy spotted them and pulled them aside.
Sandy: I thought you were getting here at 7.
Seth: Sorry Dad, we got a little caught up at Anna's.
Sandy: I'll forgive you if you find your mother, I haven't seen her all night.
Seth: Grandpa's probably sent her to the office to get him his favourtie wine glass.
Caleb: Don't be stupid Seth, I keep my best wine glasses at home.
Caleb emerged from a nearby group of people and walked over to the trio.
Caleb: Sandman.
Sandy: Well, I think this is my queue to leave. You guys keep an eye out for Kirsten and Ryan for that matter.
Sandy dissapeared out inside intent on finding Kirsten.
Caleb: Looking abit scruffy these day's arn't you Seth.
Seth gave Anna a look as if to say 'I told you so', but merely smiled at Caleb and enquired about the latest moving's of the Newport Group. It was several minutes before Caleb went about his business leaving Anna and Seth alone.
Seth: You want to be upstairs for that game of jenga ?
Anna: I thought you'd never ask.
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Summer and Ryan enter the Cohen's backyard just as Anna and Seth were retiring upstairs. It had taken Summer about an hour to get ready for the event, which she had claimed to Ryan was almost a new record for her. Usually she would begin preparing for the event 3-4 hours before she had to leave. Upon arriving they had quickly spoken to Sandy followed by a search outside for Seth and Anna, both were nowhere to be found.
Summer: Are you sure they said they were coming ?
Ryan: Seth has to be here, Sandy or Kirsten would of forced him to come. And anyway, it's his house, where's he gonna go.
Summer: Maybe he's in the poolhouse.
Ryan: Oh no you don't, you just want to make out.
Summer: Mmmmn, maybe just a little bit. But you never know, he might be in there.
Ryan: Alright, but only for 10 minutes. We've got to do some socializing.
The pair snuck into the poolhouse when the crowds backs were turned, listenening intently to the speechs taking place. It wasn't long before the two were lying on Ryan's bed running their hands all over one another's bodies, if anything, there was definatly physical attraction between them.
Ryan: Come on, we've really got to go. It's been 20 minutes!
Summer: Oh, but Ryan. Just a few more minutes.
Ryan grinned, pleased that Summer was left wanting more.
Ryan: There'll be plenty of time for that later. Come on, you used to love a chance to flirt with a rich banker.
Summer: That was before I realised that money isn't everything.
Ryan: So you'd still be interested in me if I lived in Chino ?
Summer: Oh, I don't know about that. I just realised that tonnes of money isn't everything.
Ryan just rolled his eyes before turning his attention back to the task at hand.
Ryan: Alright, time to find Seth. Let's go.
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It wasn't long before they knew wasn't outside or inside the lower section of the house.
Summer: Maybe he's in his room ?
Ryan: No, I don't think Kirsten and Sandy would let him spend the night locked up in his room.
Summer: Well there's no harm in checking.
Ryan: No, I guess not. Come on let's go.
Ryan knocked a few times on Seth's door, and when no one answered he opened it abit to peek in. The room's main light was off, but Ryan could hear murmuring and faint light from a lamp at the back of the room so walked in to see what Seth was doing with Summer following close behind. Summer being Summer thought it would be funny to hide behind the wall and jump out and yell 'SUPRISE!', in the hopes of catching Seth and whoever else was in here with him off guard. She crept along to the edge and sprang out..
Summer: SUPRISE!
Summer froze to the spot where she landed, she mouth still in the same wide open position it had been when she had yelled suprise. Upon rounding the corner Ryan too froze, jaw dropping a few centmetres as his eye's tried to make sense of what lay before him.
