A few days had passed, and Ryan found himself, once again, sitting in the passenger seat of the Range Rover on his way to school. Like every other day, Seth pulled the car into the parking lot, parking next to Marissa who was already there. Seth and Ryan hopped out of the car heading towards Marissa who stepped out of her car as well.

Ryan: Morning.

Ryan leaned in for a short kiss, and Marissa, as usual, welcomed it.

Marissa: Morning…hey Seth.

Seth: Hey Marissa.

The two stood around in the parking lot, avoiding walking towards the school. Seth was the first to make a move saying something about getting a coffee before school started. Seth turned and walked into the school leaving Ryan and Marissa in the parking lot. A few minutes later, Ryan turned and looked as though he was headed for the school, but Marissa grabbed his arm pulling him back.

Marissa: You want to get out of here?

Ryan: Huh?

Marissa: I really don't want to be here…let's take the day off…

Ryan: I don't know.

Marissa: Come on, where's your sense of adventure?

Ryan gave Marissa a look and she smiled at him, pulling him even closer to her.

Marissa: Please…

Ryan: Well…if you're going to pout about it.

A smile appeared on Ryan's face, and in turn appeared on Marissa's face as well.

Marissa: So is that a yes?

Ryan: I could use a day off.

Marissa: Let's go.

Ryan and Marissa quickly got into Marissa's car and made a quick exit out of the Harbor parking lot, pulling out onto the street.

Ryan: So, now what?

Marissa: Why don't we start with breakfast?

A few hours later, Ryan and Marissa were walking aimlessly up the pier…there wasn't much to do in Newport Beach.

Marissa: Okay, so not really an adventure…but anything's better than school.

Ryan looked over at Marissa and flashed the smile that really was reserved just for her. Marissa melted and reached over grabbing onto Ryan's hand as they continued up the pier.

Meanwhile, back at school, Seth was sitting at his usual table, although today, he was sitting alone. He had finished his lunch, pushing his tray into the middle of the table, and putting his feet up on a neighboring chair. Seth slumped back into his chair looking out at the ocean.

Lindsay: You mind if I sit with you?

Seth turned his head, startled by Lindsay. Seth looked up at her, and then shrugged his shoulders, and motioned for her to sit down. She pulled out a chair and sat across from Seth at the table.

Lindsay: Why are you sitting alone?

Seth: It's nothing new.

Lindsay: Okay…I just mean; you usually sit with Ryan and Marissa.

Seth: I think they ran off together…I haven't seen them since this morning.

Lindsay: Oh…

Lindsay shifted in her seat and then dug into her lunch.

Seth: Yeah…

Lindsay continued eating and the two sat in silence. Seth began tapping his fingers on the table, as he returned his attention towards the ocean. A few minutes had passed, and Seth hadn't ceased to stop pounding his fingers on the table. Lindsay looked up from her lunch and stared at Seth. Eventually Seth noticed her and looked across the table at Lindsay, who then shifted her glance from Seth down to Seth's hand and back to his face again. Seth immediately stopped, placing his palm down on the table, and looking back at Lindsay again. Lindsay went back to her food, happy that she could eat in silence. Unfortunately, Lindsay didn't really know Seth, because if she did, she'd know how uncomfortable awkward silences seem to make him.

Seth: So…what's new in your life Lindsay…what's your last name?

Lindsay looked up from her lunch.

Lindsay: Gardner, and not a whole lot…it's pretty dull.

Seth: Come on, there's got to be something.

Lindsay: I don't know…I have a physics test next week.

Seth: I meant life, not school.

Lindsay: Currently, my life revolves around getting accepted to Yale, and getting the hell out of California…so, school is kind of my life.

Seth: Wow…that's kind of depressing.

Lindsay shot a cold stare at Seth and he laughed internally before returning his attention towards the ocean once again.

Meanwhile, back at the pier, Ryan and Marissa found themselves standing on the deck of Jimmy's boat.

Ryan: Are you sure your dad won't mind?

Marissa: No he won't care…

Marissa made her way deeper into the boat with Ryan following behind her.

Ryan: Where is he?

Marissa: I think he's in Cabo, but I could be wrong…he's been hard to keep track of ever since Hailey left.

Ryan: So when is he supposed to be back?

Marissa: Would you stop asking me questions and come over here and kiss me.

Ryan: Oh…

Ryan quickly moved through the cabin towards Marissa.

Ryan: …yeah, I can do that.

Marissa: Good.

Ryan approached Marissa, and she pulled at his shirt, bringing him closer until finally their lips met. Ryan wrapped his arms around Marissa's waist, picking her up. Marissa's legs immediately wrapped around Ryan as he carried her to the bed and lay her down. Marissa pulled Ryan down on top of her and their make out session continued. A few minutes later, articles of clothing could be seen flying around the cabin.

Ryan: So, this is why we came here.

Marissa: It is now.

Ryan smiled at Marissa and leaned in to kiss her once again.

Ryan: This is so much better than school.

Marissa: I thought you might like it.