Disclaimer: I don't own anything related to the OC, but Josh Schwartz and FOX do.
Author's Note: This may be the last chapter for a few days, since I have quite a workload for class before Spring Break. I will try to update by Monday with chapter 8, but next week probably won't be a day to day update. Sorry… Anyways I hope you like this chapter...the truth finally comes out, well sorta. Just read and review.
"So, what do you think?"
Kirsten stared at the curtains Summer had just hung, "I like them…I wasn't so sure at first, but I see it."
"I'm glad you do because I was a little worried for a while."
Summer stepped off the stool and walked back to where Kirsten was standing. She admired the curtains for a few moments and then went to collect her things.
"So, this place should be done in a week…just in time for the Newport Group party."
"Great, do you want to stick around for dinner? It's gonna be just Sandy and I; Seth has a business dinner tonight."
"No thanks, I kinda have somewhere to be." Summer smiled after saying this.
Kirsten caught on, "So, you have a date waiting for you."
"Well, there is a guy. His name is Josh. We've only been on a few dates."
"So it's not that serious."
"He could have major boyfriend potential, but we have only known each other for like two weeks."
"I'm glad for you Summer. You deserve to be happy."
"Thanks, but I better leave or I am going to be late."
Summer walked out of the pool house and drove to her apartment. She did a quick change before leaving for dinner. Walking into the restaurant, she spotted Josh and gave him a quick peck before sitting down.
"Sorry if I am late. I had some things to take care off before I came here."
Josh rubbed her hand, "Don't worry about. I just got here a few minutes ago."
They ordered their drinks and conversed while waiting for food. Summer noticed that Josh seemed distracted and she decided to bring it up.
"Is everything okay?"
Josh was brought out of the trance, "Uh..yeah. It's just…my competition is here."
"What are you talking about?"
"Don't make it obvious, but Seth Cohen is sitting right over there." Josh pointed and Summer gasped. She quickly turned around, but it was too late; Seth had spotted her. He excused himself from his table and made his way towards theirs. Summer put her face in her hands before lifting it when Seth made his presence known.
"Summer, this is a surprise." She lifted her head and smiled nervously.
"Seth, I didn't realize you were having dinner here."
Seth nodded towards his table of co-workers. He then held his hand out to Josh.
"Seth Cohen. Nice to meet you."
"Josh Dilling."
"So how do you two know each other?" Seth was afraid to know the answer.
Summer spoke before Josh, "We're…well…he's…"
"I'm her boyfriend." Josh grabbed Summer's hand who turned her face away from his.
Seth felt like a cannonball had slammed into his stomach, "I have to be getting back to my meeting. Have fun on your date."
Summer watched him walk away and she wanted to say something, but words weren't coming to her. She looked back long enough to see Seth excuse himself from the meeting and walk out the front door.
The waiter came to the table and Summer knew this was her chance.
"Hey, I have to use the ladies room. Do you think you could order for me?"
"Of course."
"Thanks." Summer left her seat and made her way to the front of the restaurant. She explained the situation to the hostess and snuck out the front door.
The restaurant they were at was beachside and as soon as she walked out the door, Summer saw the lone figure by the water. Summer took off her shoes and held them in one hand as she ran onto the beach.
"Seth…"
The darkened figure turned and waited for her to approach before speaking. "So, he's your boyfriend. Seems like a real nice guy."
His voice was emotionless and he turned back to face the water. Summer knew he wouldn't turn back around, so she stepped in front of him.
"Seth…are we going to talk about this?"
"Talk about what? There's really nothing to discuss."
"If there wasn't anything to discuss then you wouldn't be out here pouting like a little child."
"I am contemplating, not pouting. Besides, it only makes sense that you would eventually get a boyfriend. A girl like you isn't going to stay single for long."
Summer was confused at the signals that Seth was sending, "Are you jealous?"
"I am not jealous, why would I be jealous? I have Georgia."
"Then why are you acting like this?"
"Acting like what exactly?"
"An asshole of a friend. You should be happy for me."
"Summer, why didn't you tell me about him?"
"Because I didn't want this to happen." Tears started to form in her eyes, "Our friendship is important to me and I knew this was going to cause conflict."
"But it shouldn't cause conflict Summer, unless there is more going on here than either one of us would like to admit." Seth started to get agitated.
"What could possibly be going on? We are just friends…."
"Summer, don't you ever think about it?"
"Of course I think about it, all the time. When I am with you I have never been happier, but then I remember Georgia. She's your Autumn, Seth."
"No, you are." Seth grabbed Summer and kissed her passionately. She started to return the kiss, but then pulled away. She looked at him, tears rolling down her cheeks. The waves crashed behind while Seth watched Summer run back to the restaurant.
After dinner Josh and Summer drove back to the apartment. He stood and waited as Summer opened the door. She invited him in and they sat down on the couch. Summer took his hands in hers and started her speech.
"This is going to be incredibly hard to say."
Josh looked at Summer and understood, "He's the guy, isn't he?"
She didn't realize that he would catch on so quickly. "Is it that obvious?"
"Well I didn't know until he walked away. I saw the hurt on your face and his. Then you disappeared for a while and I figured you went to talk to him. I hope I didn't ruin things."
Summer leaned back into the couch, "Not anything that wouldn't come out eventually. It might even turn out to be a good thing."
Josh joined Summer, laying against the couch. He sat and listened to Summer vent about work, Marissa and most importantly Seth.
"So, I guess this isn't going to work out."
"I'm real sorry…I hope that we can still be friends."
"Of course. And if you ever need an escort to these Newport events, just give me a knock."
"I will definitely remember that."
Josh left the couch and walked towards the door with Summer following behind him. She gave him a hug and closed the door behind him. Once she settled into bed, Summer picked up her phone.
"Hey this is Seth. Sorry that I can't answer right now, but leave a message."
"Hey Seth, it's me. I just want to apologize for tonight. If it's any consolation Josh and I are over. Just thought you would like to know that. I still want to hang out sometime soon. Maybe our next theme night could be John Hughes movies. I think that is a good theme. What do you think? Give me a call."
Summer put her phone on her nightstand and attempted to sleep despite the tears that were bubbling at the surface. She gave in to the pain; hugging the blanket and crying herself to sleep.
Author's Note: So what did you think? Reviews are greatly appreciated. I would really like to thanks those who have been giving me reviews, because they really are informative and it is nice to know what you guys think.
