Disclaimer: I don't own anything related to the OC, but Josh Schwartz and FOX do.

Author's Note: So I decided to go in a different direction and have the story be in an alternative universe. This is the first time I have tried this so I hope it turns out okay.


As she stepped out of her car, Summer Roberts shook her head; just another Newport party. She stamped her way into the house and out to the back where the real action appeared to be happening. Summer had left Newport for college, but something had drawn her back to Orange County. She believed that it was probably the security that her dad's money brought her, but a part of her wanted it to be something else, someone else. Never had she been lonelier with Coop gone for the summer and no guys in sight. She was a successful twenty-three year old sales representative for Vera Wang, but no one seemed to care about that; they only seemed to care about her looks and her boobs. For once in her life Summer wished that she could find someone who wanted her for her brain and maybe her boobs.

Approaching the bar, Summer was relieved to recognize somebody. She tapped Kirsten on the shoulder and then spoke up.

"Kirsten, how are you?"

"Oh Summer, I didn't know that you were going to be here."

"Well, truth be told I didn't think I was going to be here either. I had nothing better to do, well except watch old episodes of The Valley."

"That might be better than here. Julie Cooper has been on me all day about this party, I had no other option."

"I meant to ask you the other day, but didn't get around to it. How did that duvet cover work out in the guest room?"

"Oh it matched the walls perfectly. It was my son Seth's room and it was hard to change, so Sandy decided that it was best to leave the wall color the same."

"I am glad that it worked out. Just remember my number next time you want to redecorate."

"I will do that. So, I notice that you are missing your other half."

"Marissa?" Kirsten nodded her head, "She went east for the summer with Luke. Can't tear those two apart from each other, they are officially attached to the hip."

"That's nice that they are getting some time alone because we both know that Julie will be in full wedding mode when they return."

"The only thing scarier than Julie Cooper wedding mode would be if Marissa started to behave the same way."

Kirsten laughed at this and then spotted Sandy walking in, "It was nice talking to you, but Sandy just walked in."

"See you later." Summer smiled as she watched Kirsten greet Sandy. They were so happy and she wished that she could find something like that with someone.

After her conversation with Kirsten, Summer meandered around the party, greeting various people. Out of the corner of her eye she noticed Julie Cooper walking towards her. Attempting to avoid her, Summer slipped into the Nichol house and walked into the living room. She noticed that someone else had the same idea as her and they were watching television. Summer was a little afraid to approach him since he was watching what appeared to be Batman the cartoon, but she knew it was probably be better than being stuck outside with Newport's finest.

She walked up to the couch, "Do you mind if I sit here?"

"Why not? It's a lot better than being out there."

"That's definitely the truth. I'm Summer Roberts by the way."

He immediately looked up from the television, "Uh...Seth Cohen…..nice to meet you."

"You're Sandy and Kirsten's son."

"That's me. Spawn of Newport's premier couple."

"Do you live around here?"

"Yeah, I live in a loft downtown. Went to art school, but somehow I still managed up here."

Summer thought about what he was saying, "If you have lived here for so long, why do I not know you?"

Seth didn't know how to respond to this question, "Let's just say that I was never on your radar in high school."

"I don't believe that…I must have known you."

"You might have seen me at these functions, but you definitely didn't know me."

"Hmmm…well now I know you."

"Yes…yes you do."

Seth and Summer were startled when somebody else entered the room. Summer looked up and didn't recognize the red-haired beauty, but obviously Seth knew who it was. He got up from the couch and walked towards her, placing a kiss on her cheek.

"Hi baby, sorry I wasn't out sooner."

She glared at Summer, "It's fine…I just wanted to make sure you were okay."

Seth looked at Summer and realized that he hadn't made proper introductions.

"Georgia, this is Summer Roberts. Summer, this is my girlfriend Georgia Malone."

Summer smiled and waved, "Hi, it's very nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you to." She looked at Seth, "Your mom was looking for you. Sorry Summer, but we need to go back outside."

"I understand. It was nice to see you Seth."

Seth looked at her strangely, "Nice to see you too, Summer."

Georgia wrapped her arm around Seth's and they made their way into the backyard. Summer slouched back down on the couch and turned the television off. She grabbed her purse and walked back outside. Her eyes caught Seth conversing with his grandfather and Julie, Georgia plastered to his side. She knew that this party wasn't going to get any better, so she tiptoed out and back to her car.

Summer walked into her house, throwing her purse and jacket on the couch. She pressed her message button, skipping through the messages from her stepmother and her father.

"Hey Sum, it's Coop. New York is amazing…just wanted to call and see how Newport was treating you. Give me a buzz when you get this message."

Summer reached for the phone and collapsed into the couch.

"Hello?"

"Hey Coop."

"Hey Sum. So how was my mom's gala?" She laughed as she said this.

"It was a Newport gathering…aka boring as hell."

"Sorry I missed it."

"Something interesting did happen though?"

"Did my mom and Caleb get into a fight? I would pay to see that."

"No, I met a guy."

"A guy, really? Details please."

"His name is Seth Cohen. A little bit eccentric, but he has a girlfriend."

"Seth Cohen, Kirsten and Sandy's son. He's nice, but I have never really talked to him before."

"You lived next to him like forever and you never talked to him?"

"He was really quiet, a hermit. So, you met a guy with a girlfriend. What else is new?"

"Ha, ha Coop. He seemed really nervous when he found out who I was."

"I always heard that rumor that he was obsessed with you. Like he named his boat after you or something."

"What? I never heard that. You must be thinking of another guy."

"Yeah, I guess so. Look I gotta go, Luke is waiting."

"Okay…talk to you later."

"Bye."

Summer hung up the phone and walked into her bedroom. She turned on the shower and stepped in. Suddenly the phone rang and Summer couldn't get out faster. Unfortunately she was too late and the message machine picked up.

"Hey Summer…Kirsten Cohen. I was discussing it with Sandy at the party and I was wondering if I could meet with you about redecoration. I have a break from around one to three in the afternoon tomorrow, so maybe you could come over to the house. If you can't make it, then call, but if that's not the case I'll see you then."

Summer worked for Vera Wang, but she was always interested in interior design. She hoped to eventually create her own business, but the fear of the unknown always held her back. Her thoughts then jumped to Seth, who she was fascinated by. Maybe he would happen to be visiting the same time she was, or at least she hoped he would.


Author's Note: So what did you think? Reviews are welcomed….