Disclaimer: I don't own anything related to the OC, but FOX and Josh Schwartz do.
Author's Note: So, sorry to leave you at a cliffhanger, just kinda fun…I guess the question is answered in this chapter, but not really. This is not the end of the fic, because the drama isn't over yet. I hope you like it. Read and Review…
Seth hesitantly approached the door to Georgia's apartment. He grasped the sketchbook in his hand tighter as he knocked on the door. Georgia opened the door and immediately attacked Seth with her lips. She pulled him into the apartment and towards the couch, but Seth wiggled out of her arms. Georgia looked at him curiously and then looked down at the sketchbook.
"Why don't you just put that book down and come over here." She patted the spot on the couch next to her.
Seth obliged and sat down, but continued to hold the sketchbook.
"So, is there something really important in that book, like wedding plans?"
"There is definitely something important in here."
Georgia reached for the sketchbook, "Well, let me see it."
She grabbed it from him and opened it furiously. To her disgust, it was simply a comic layout for Land of Oranges.
"Seth, this is just Land of Oranges stuff. It's not that big of a deal."
Seth thought about how to approach the topic that was contained in that book.
"I need you to read it."
"I will later." She went to put the book down, but Seth stopped her.
"You need to read it right now. It's not that long, I promise."
Georgia stared strangely at Seth, but relented and started to read the book. Seth fidgeted with his hands and at one point stood up, pacing around the room. When Georgia was finished Seth looked at her tear-stained cheeks. Seth was silent as Georgia began to speak.
"Get out."
Seth walked back towards the couch, "Look, I want to explain this to you."
Georgia got up and stepped away from Seth, "Just get out."
Seth reached to touch her, but she pulled away, "Don't touch me…there is nothing to say. I think your comic did that just fine."
"I didn't know how to tell you, without…I just didn't know the right words."
Georgia was clearly upset, "So instead Seth, you just make a comic about it. Is that supposed to help? This is just ridiculous."
"It was the only way, Georgia."
"Leave Seth. I have nothing more to say to you."
Seth turned to walk out, hearing the cries from Georgia. Before he can leave the tears stop and Georgia starts to speak again.
"Do you love her? Summer, I mean."
Seth was afraid to add salt to her wound, but couldn't lie to her, "Yes. I love her."
Georgia wiped away tears that were still falling from her face, "She's a lucky girl. Make sure you tell her that."
Seth gave a hesitant smile while looking at the ground, "I'll make sure she knows."
Georgia walked towards Seth and gave him a final hug. They held each other for a few minutes before Seth walked out of Georgia's life forever. As he stepped out to the street, Seth felt a huge relief, but then he remembered the party. It was time for him to face all of Newport, nonetheless by himself.
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Summer walked into the Cohen's kitchen that was filled with caterers. She tried to pick out Kirsten from the people, but with no luck. She yelled for her and found her amongst the ladies outside. When she approached, she was greeted with a large hug from Kirsten.
"Are you okay Kirsten?"
"I'm fine, just a little bummed about this whole going away party. This was Sandy's idea."
"I doubt that Sandy invited the Newpsie ladies."
"No, they invited themselves." Both Summer and Kirsten laughed at this comment.
"So, how are you doing with this whole leaving thing?"
Summer attempted to lie, "Fine. Why do you ask?"
"I just noticed that Seth and you had become friends. I figured that it is pretty hard with him going to LA."
Summer hated being reminded of Seth leaving and she could barely hold in the tears. She saw the bar and made her getaway.
"If you'll excuse me. I am gonna go get a drink."
Kirsten just smiled in understanding and watched Summer walked away. It was clearly obvious that Summer was hurt by Seth's departure and Kirsten took notice of this.
While at the bar, Summer heard the murmurs get louder and she turned to see what all the commotion was about. When she saw Seth standing there, Summer couldn't stand to watch him speak. Instead she tiptoed into the pool house before she could here Seth say goodbye. Once inside she collapsed onto the couch and let her tears run free. Unfortunately for her she was unable to hear Seth's speech outside.
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Seth stood still and realized it was time for him to start speaking.
"So, thanks to everyone for showing up today. You probably notice that I am missing a significant piece to the Seth Cohen puzzle, Georgia. Well there is a reason for this…We are no longer engaged." The ladies of Newport began to whisper incessantly, while Kirsten and Sandy stood in shock. Attempting to soften the blow, Sandy murmured to Kirsten.
"So, I guess this means he isn't moving."
Kirsten continued to stare in her son's direction, "I guess so."
Seth looked to his parents and then at the rest of the party. Julie Cooper was making her way towards him and Seth knew he had to escape the questioning. He spotted the pool house and started in that direction, just missing Julie Cooper's barrage of questions.
Once inside, Seth locked the door and turned, sliding down the length of the glass door. He put his head in his hands, when he started to hear slight whimpers. He looked up and saw the familiar brunette with her face in the pillow, curled in a ball on the couch. Seth was unsure what to do, so he stood up and approached her quietly.
"Summer?"
He put his hand on her back, which startled her. Summer looked up and Seth wiped away the tears with his thumb. They didn't speak; instead Summer reached out and pulled him towards her.
Author's Note: So what did you think? Reviews are greatly appreciated..
