Been a while, I know. I was just taking a break to get my motivation back.
Update as to what's going on atm -
Ryan and Summer are together and for the moment everything seems alright, Summer is feeling much better after her accident and both Marissa and Seth are aware of Summer and Ryan (as a couple) and (for the moment) are okay with this new development. Anna and Seth are together and slept with one another the previous day, Seth is worried that Anna heard his mutter Summer's name during the deed, and, on top of this Ryan and Summer walked in on Anna and Seth whilst they were having sex. He's in the process of apologising to her and taking her to a Bright Eyes concert he previously bought ticket's for. Marissa and Alex have kissed (several times) and it looks like their relationship is going to proceed to a girlfriend/girlfriend one. Marissa has told Summer about her and Alex and Summer seems okay with it. Time will tell how Ryan reacts though...
Night had passed and morning had already begun, Seth was taking the Range Rover over to Anna's to try and fix the mess he had created the previous night. He didn't really like his chances, he was sure that Anna had heard what he had said. And not just that, but the period of time it had taken him to actually come and talk to her about it, well, he was sure she was going to be pissed. Being the prepared man that is he though, he had flowers and the Bright Eyes tickets with him, if that blockbuster combination wasn't going to woo Anna than nothing was.
Approaching the door to Anna's house Seth's heard began to beat faster. He'd never actually 'met' Mr and Mrs Stern, for some reason that Seth wasn't privy to Anna much preferred to spend time at the Cohen's house than her home, she'd even left her parents behind in the time she stayed at Pittsburgh. Coughing back the lump forming in his throat Seth began to knock on the door.
Man: Can I help you ?
Seth: Hi Mr Stern, I'm looking for Anna.
Mr Stern: Who are you ?
Seth: My names Seth:
Mr Stern: You're the boy that made our daughter leave Newport.
Seth's face instantly drained of all it's colour, the lump in Seth's throat exploded to a size that it was it filling his entire throat, he suddenly felt dizzy and began struggling for breath.
Seth: I... never... meant... for Anna... to... leave...
Mr Stern erupted into laughter at Seth's worried expression before slapping him on the back.
Mr Stern: Just kidding with ya. We know why she left, I'll just go grab her for ya.
Colour slowly returned to Seth's face as he did a sarcastic laugh and half smile at Mr Stern's back. It wasn't long before Anna came to the door.
Anna: I don't want to see you Seth.
Seth: I know, but I just wanted to apologize.
Seth awkwardly reached out with the flowers he was hiding behind his back, "I got you these" he said, "and I've got the tickets to Bright Eyes here, I was just going to leave them with you and you can decide if you still want to go or not."
Anna's face remained stolid, but Seth could see light dancing behind her pupils.
Anna: That's very kind of you... Seth.
Seth: So... if you can ever forgive me. You know where I am.
Slowly Seth trotted back down the stairs of Anna's place, he thought that the best thing he could do right now was give Anna space, let her decide for herself what exactly it was she wanted. His thought's were cut short by a hand reaching out to his arm from behind and whirling him around.
Anna: I could never stay mad at you for long.
Flowers in one hand, Seth's waist in the other Anna pulled him in towards her stopping him just short of her face.
Anna: I know that you and Summer have a history. And so certain shortcomings can be... forgotten, but I don't want it to happen again.
Seth: I promise.
Arm's wrapped around one another the pair's lips meant in a passionate (prehaps too passionate for the property lawn) embrace.
Boy: WOOOOOOOOOOO WOOOOOOOOO !
Anna spun around to yell at the small boy standing in her doorway.
Anna: Ben ! Get back inside !
Ben: Someone wants to be alone with their boyfriend !
Anna: Piss off Ben.
Ben: I'M TELLING MOMMY !
The small boy ran back inside screaming at the top of his lungs.
Anna: That's my brother Ben, he's sort of the reason we never come over here.
Seth: I think he's cute, in a sort of 'Go get em sport!' kind of way.
Anna giggled to herself before replying, "Well I guess you could say that".
Seth: So, are you coming to Bright Eyes tonight ?
Anna: Ummmm, take me upstairs and I'll tell you in 30 minutes.
Seth: 30 minutes ? Don't you think that's cutting it a little short.
Anna casually looked Seth up and down. "No, I think that's prehaps a little over zealous".
Seth's face coloured a tinge of red.
Seth: I'm working on it... Just need to build up my experience.
"Well there will be plenty of time for that, don't worry" Anna cooly replied.
Smiling Seth let Anna lead him inside.
Ryan: Fuck.
Summer: What's wrong sweetie.
Ryan: It's my wrist cuff, you know the one I always used to wear ? It's not where I left it, I think Seth stole it.
Summer: What would Seth want with your wrist cuff ?
Ryan: Back when he was trying to impress Alex, he thought it made him a badboy or some shit.
Summer: Hey.. What's with all the swearing.
Ryan: Oh, sorry. I guess I've just kind of got used to you being around, relaxed just abit.
Summer: So this is Ryan behind closed doors ? All action no talk. Punch first ask questions later?
Ryan looked up only briefly enough to give Summer an eyeroll and a slight glare.
Summer pouted for a few seconds before changing the conversation.
Summer: So I saw Marissa last night.
Ryan turned his gaze off the drawers infront of him to meet Summer's eyes. He knew that the pair were fighting over what had happened and he was interested to know if they had sorted everything out, he also wondered how Marissa felt about him right now. He hadn't spoken to her in the last couple of days.
Ryan: How'd that go.
Summer: It was good, I think we're friends again.
Ryan: Well that's good... Is she still mad at me ?
Summer: I think she's going to be mad at you forever.
Ryan turned his gaze back down to the drawers infront of her.
Ryan: I don't understand what her problem is, why are you guys friends but I'm still in trouble.
Summer: Well I guess you can't blame a girl for falling for Mr Chino.
Summer flashed Ryan her sweetest smile before falling down onto his bed.
Summer: I'm bored.
Ryan: Go for a swim.
Summer: But it's cold outside.
Ryan: Have a hot shower.
Summer: Well, I was thinking... Maybe you could warm me up.
Ryan grunted at Summer before moving from the drawers to his wardrobe in search of some clothes.
Summer: Well, someone's in a mood today. Maybe I'll just go home.
Ryan: Okay then, I'll call you later.
Summer's insides began to pang with hurt as a smile replaced a frown on her face.
Summer: What's your problem today Chino.
Ryan: I'm sorry, it's just something I've got to do today.
Summer: Well you wanna tell me what it is ?
Ryan sighed to myself.
Ryan: It's my brother Trey, he get's out today.
Summer: What! That's impossible, you told me Sandy said he was getting 3-5 years.
Ryan: Sandy 'guessed' that's what he was going to get, it turns out he got 2 years, and they've let him out on good behaviour.
Summer: So you're going to see him ?
Ryan: We've already spoken, he's already got an apartment set-up, he wants me to move in with him.
Summer: What ? You weren't going to talk to me about this beforehand ?
Ryan: Well I haven't said I'm going yet.
Summer: Where's the apartment ?
Ryan: Longbeach.
Summer: You've got to be kidding, that's like far away. I wouldn't be able to see you as often.
Ryan could see the panic forming on Summer's face, he walked over to her and began to caress the side of her face.
Ryan: I'm not going anywhere okay, Trey needs someone to drive him there and check the place out with him.
Ryan reassuringly kissed Summer.
Summer: Well, I want to come. I've always wanted to meet someone from your family and there's no one better than me to tell you whether a house is liveable or not.
Ryan: I think your standards will be a little higher than Trey or mine's.
Summer: It's not going to be like that motel room on the way to Tijuana is it.
Ryan smiled to himself, "No, not that bad" he said, "But nothing fancy, no two story townhouse with ocean views."
Summer: I'd like to come with you.
"Okay" Ryan said before looking down at Summer's denim mini short's and crop top, "But you're going to have to change, I don't want my brother checking out my girlfriend."
Summer: You think I look nice ? I look even better with it off.
She reached out and roughly pulled Ryan down onto the bed beside her.
Summer: I'm starting to wonder just who exactly's in control here.
