The next morning Ryan awoke and as usual, got out of bed heading straight for the shower. He showered and got dressed before gathering his things and making his way into the house. Like most other days, Seth was already in the kitchen, drinking a cup of coffee. Ryan entered the kitchen and looked at Seth, there was an awkward silence in the room.

Ryan: Look man, I'm sorry about last night…I shouldn't have…

Seth: No worries man…I understand…well, not completely, but I think I get the gist.

Ryan: Seriously though, I was thinking about it, and I'm glad she has you for a friend. I've noticed that her and Summer don't hang out as much as they used to…and I can't…

Seth: Be around her?

Ryan gave Seth a look.

Ryan: …be her friend…

Seth looked at Ryan with a somewhat sympathetic look on his face. In truth, Seth probably knew more about Ryan and Marissa's relationship, or current lack there of, than they did…only because he got to hear both sides. But he knew that they had to figure it out for themselves, he also knew they loved each other, which sometimes made him want to lock the two of them in a small room until they finally sat down and talked to each other. But Seth refrained, figuring it would happen sooner or later.

Seth: But…so we're cool.

Ryan: Yeah man.

Seth and Ryan arrived at school, and per what was becoming the usual, Seth got out of the Range Rover and walked over to Marissa, this time Ryan followed close behind.

Seth: Hey, guess what!

Marissa: What?

Seth: I totally forgot to tell you last night, Jet is playing at The Bait Shop Friday night…I got you a ticket.

Seth smiled and pulled a ticket out of his back pocket flashing it towards Marissa.

Marissa: Oh my God, tomorrow night?

Seth: Yeah, they're gonna be awesome.

Marissa: I hope so, thanks Seth.

Seth: No problem buddy.

Ryan was still standing back watching the two of them. Seth glanced over at Ryan and saw him watching the two of them.

Seth: Oh man, do you feel left out?

Seth laughed and took a step towards Ryan.

Seth: Never fear Ryan…

Seth reached into his back pocket once again and pulled out another ticket.

Seth: I got you one too.

Ryan took the ticket looking at it.

Ryan: Thanks.

Seth: Anytime, and…

Seth reached into his back pocket yet again, pulling out more tickets.

Seth: …I have three left…do you think I should give two to Summer and Zach?

Seth turned towards Marissa, obviously asking her.

Marissa: Not if you're going to complain about them making out all night.

Ryan started laughing and looked at Marissa.

Ryan: He does that to you too.

Marissa: God, all the time.

The two exchanged smiles and laughs for the first time in a while. Seth noticed this and decided to try and make a quick exit.

Seth: So I'm going to go find Summer and give her the tickets…I'll see you guys later.

And with that, Ryan and Marissa were left standing alone. Neither of them moved, and as usual, there was an awkward silence between them.

Ryan: Um…walk you to class?

Marissa looked up from the ground and her eyes locked with Ryan's. She smiled and nodded her head. Ryan smiled back and the two slowly started walking towards the direction of the school. They didn't talk; they were never much for meaningless conversation, or small talk. Ryan walked her all the way to the door of her history class and they stood outside the door for a second.

Ryan: See you later.

The comment was half question half statement, and Marissa noticed this. Marissa nodded her head, flashing a small smile before turning and walking into her classroom. Ryan watched her go and then sighed, turning and heading towards the opposite side of the school for his class.

The day had progressed and Ryan sat in his AP physics class. Lindsay was seated to his left, and she was trying to explain the homework that Ryan didn't understand to him. But Ryan wasn't even there; he was completely caught up in his thoughts about Marissa.

Lindsay: Ryan…earth to Ryan.

Ryan: Huh…what…oh, sorry.

Ryan flashed Lindsay a smile.

Lindsay: It's okay…is everything all right?

Ryan: Uh…yeah…

Ryan was thankfully interrupted by the teacher who began the day's lecture. Both Ryan and Lindsay turned their attention towards the teacher, and stopped talking. About half an hour into the class, Lindsay leaned over towards Ryan and talked quietly.

Lindsay: Did you hear Jet is playing tomorrow night?

Ryan: Yeah, Seth got me a ticket.

Lindsay: Oh cool, I've got a ticket too…do you want to go together…I mean, you know, I could give you ride…or something.

Ryan: Um…yeah, I guess that would be okay.

Lindsay smiled and Ryan felt awkward because he didn't want to lead Lindsay on.