About five minutes later, Seth pulled the Range Rover into the Harbor parking lot, full of BMW's, Mercedes, about ten other Range Rover's and the occasional sports car; one of which, was a bright red brand new Mustang which Seth noticed and pulled into the empty spot next to it, before Ryan could stop him. Marissa was sitting in her car before school, listening to music, she had her windows down, and she was blaring Stiff Little Fingers from her stereo. Seth heard the music as he got out of the Range Rover and immediately squatted down outside the passenger seat of the car looking in.
Seth: Nothing better than something angry, loud and obnoxious first thing in the morning.
Marissa: My thoughts exactly.
Marissa rolled up her windows and turned off her car before opening the door and stepping out. Marissa had her purse draped over her shoulder and was digging through it looking for something while walking around the side of the car. When she finally gave up she stopped walking only to look up and be standing directly in front of Ryan. Their eyes locked and the two just looked at each other. Seth stood back watching the scene before he decided he would interrupt. Seth waved his hands in the air trying to draw attention to himself before speaking.
Seth: While it seems we're all having a good time here with the staring contest and all, I have some more pressing issues to get to.
Seth looked up and saw Summer and Zach walking hand in hand into the school. Both Ryan and Marissa tore their eyes away from each other to look in the direction Seth was, neither of them really cared what he was looking at, even though they both knew it was Summer, the truth was they both just wanted an excuse not to get caught up in each others eyes again.
Seth: So…Marissa, if you'll be attending our history class this morning…let's walk.
Seth walked past Ryan and Marissa who were still facing each other.
Marissa: Bye Ryan.
Ryan: Bye.
Marissa turned and walked away, catching up with Seth. Ryan stood back and watched the two of them walk into school together. Seth said something to Marissa, which was probably some witty statement and Marissa slapped his arm, while Seth started laughing. Ryan continued to watch them walk away, he couldn't help but feel a bit jealous of Seth. Ryan knew there was nothing going with Seth and Marissa, he knew they were friends and nothing more, but at the same time he was jealous because he couldn't be a friend to Marissa like Seth was. He couldn't simply hang out with her anymore, it was always awkward; because they both wanted more, and they both knew it…they just didn't know the other felt the same way. Ryan was soon pulled out of his thought process by the small dirty white 80's car that drove past him. Ryan watched the car and laughed looking at all the bumper stickers plastered all over the back of the car. The car came to a halt a few spaces down from the Range Rover, and Lindsay stepped out of the car. Lindsay, who had spotted Ryan when she pulled into the parking lot, began walking straight towards him.
Lindsay: Hey Ryan.
Ryan: Hey.
Lindsay: You ready for that AP physics test today?
Ryan: It shouldn't be too bad.
Lindsay: Are you kidding, I studied for hours last night.
Ryan laughed and shook his head as they walked into school and down the halls, then eventually split up heading off to their respective classes.