Closer
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters it all belongs to who else… Josh Schwartz.
Okay this is set in Season 2, Episode 3: "The New Kids on the Block". Well I had this story a while ago they happen to take out. So I revised everything and I hope u enjoy.
In this chapter, the story switches off from Seth's POV to a regular POV; just warning ahead of time.
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(Seth's POV)
So tonight is the night I try to console Summer once more. Well even though she was kind of mean at the end of last night I still love that girl. I rarely got some sleep last night just thinking about her and it's the middle of the day and guess what I'm doing? Well I'll still thinking about her. She's like your favorite perfume. You always smell the scent and u always urge for the scent when it's not there. So here I am talking to Oats about my dilemma and this is getting really boring. I think I'm gonna doze off for a while…
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(Seth's Dream)
WOW! I wonder where I am. This looks kind of familiar… pink walls a canopy laced bed? Let's think Seth this is not your room. Hmmm… why is there girl clothing everywhere? I know this room I've been here before. I even remember this was the place I got…perhaps… out of control and did the fishy dance. Yeah…I know whose room this belongs to; it's Summer's room. Okay but I still don't get why I'm here. I mean all I remember was talking to Capt. Oats and dozed off. Wait did she kidnap me or something? Is that what you call being friends?
Still confused and really tired I went to see if anyone was at the house.
"Summer!...Mr. Roberts! Mrs. Step-monst… I mean Mrs. Step- mom! Is anyone here?" I screamed as loud as I can.
Well I suppose no one's here but still I don't get why I woke up here. So anyways I got my cell-phone and keys from Summer's nightstand and left the house. I spotted the Range Rover by the drive way and got in. I check the time on the dashboard and found that it was 7: 03. Dang it! I'm late…no wonder Summer is not here.
So I decided to go to the Bait Shop right away and see if Ryan is still at home and get me some extra clothes. So I stuck out my cell phone to my ear and pressed Ryan's number on speed dial.
Ring… ring… ring
"Hello?" Ryan spoke with ease.
"Hey! My brother from adoption…ok here's the thing Ryan. I'm about to head to the Bait Shop right now."
"Seth… wait I thought you were already there like three hours ago?"
"Uh…something came up. Look uhmm… I found myself in Summer's room. Ok never mind it is a long story. I'll tell you later."
"Okay… Seth then what did u call me for?" Ryan said earnestly.
"Oh yeah… that you have to get a ride with either Marissa or my parents to the Bait Shop and if you can bring me some clothes because I need to get dress." I said with eagerness.
"Well um… ok sure I'll do that."
"Ok thanks bro. I'll see you in a while…We're gonna get some Killers!" I said all enthused.
"Uh... yeah…Seth. The Killers… yay!" He said with an unwilling voice.
"Aww…come on Ryan! It's The Killers lighten up a bit! Ok I got to go…The Killers dude… The Killers!" I said and hung up before he could respond.
I drove along the highway and pass this cliff that overviewed the ocean. It seemed so serene and peaceful. I thought to myself if ever one day I would actually propose to Summer it would be on top of this hill cliff over looking the beach. It would be the perfect setting and once the sun sets at the right time and hits the horizon I would pop out the question. Yeah but that's when and if we ever get back hopefully tonight I will win her heart again. Playing the "friends game" is really stupid and getting really boring.
I drove a little more to the end of the road pass by the cliff and saw ambulances and medics around this car near a ditch at the off lane shoulder to the left. I slowed down as the traffic grew heavy. The Range Rover didn't even move anymore. Great! Just what I need to get fired. I sigh and waited for 15 minutes tapping on the steering wheels. The traffic moved so slow that I caught glance of the car. The car was tipped over upside down and I could see the firefighters trying to saw open. It was a silver convertible BMW and had the licensed plate 2410PCE.
It then hit me…that was Summer's car.
"Summer...!" I screamed out loud. Then I felt like I was shaking as I ran toward the paramedics and to the car.
(End of dream)
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"Summer!" I said shouting as Ryan was shaking me with a worried look on his face.
"Seth! Seth… wake up it's just a dream! Wake up Seth!" He said frantically.
I shot up out of my bed trying to envision the sight and where I was. I sighed with relief that it was all a dream. I still don't get why it had occurred in my mind. I know something is up and it scares me to even think of it. It was all too clear in my mind. The freshness of my memory still haunted my sight.
"Seth you okay?" Ryan said trying to act strong but you can see through his eyes and see him being worried.
"Uh… yeah Ryan. Thanks. Sorry I don't know I got this weird dream that Summer had got into a car accident. I'm sorry I'm still a little shaken." I said sticking to my words.
"It's ok Seth… don't worry I just talked to Summer three hours ago while you were sleeping." He said trying to make me forget about my dream but it isn't helping at all.
"That was three hours ago Ryan. I mean many things can happen within three hours. Like watching a movie or getting into a car accident!" Ok I was losing it but I was afraid what if that was a sign.
"Seth… you have to chill. Uh… look Marissa isn't coming so I invited your parents instead. I know its social suicide but we have two tickets open and I don't know I guess we can just distance themselves." He said and trying again once more to change the subject.
"Ryan… uh… look it's ok. Ummm… can you hitch with my rents instead?" I said acting like nothing had just happened.
"Oh… ok ummm… you sure you're okay man?" He said lightly.
"Yeah… thank bro. Look I'm gonna head out now I have to do something. I'll see you later at the concert."
"Yeah ok I'll see you later." He said as he left my room.
Scared to death that my love of my life might be fighting for her life I got changed and took my cell phone and keys. I then raced to the Rover and drove up to the cliff in my dreams. My heart was pounding of fear as the traffic blew like in my dream. The Rover was moving so slow that I spotted medics up close. Their lights were spinning so bright and I pulled over by the side. This is it… everything that happened is occurring almost instantly.
God… Moses if you love me you'll let her live. I approached the ambulance and a medic who was pulling out a stretcher. I saw the silver BMW upside down and right there I read the licensed plate, 2410PCE. Tears clouded my eyes as I double checked it was hers.
What hurt the most was seeing her. Seeing her lifeless small body on the stretcher. Tears fell with every bit of drop as my heart shattering. I covered my face and when she was close enough I touched her unconscious hands. The small hands that I would take on this cliff one day and propose to. Life had no meaning to itself anymore. I stand there alone not knowing whether she'd live once more so she could hear me say that I love her.
My Summer…
(End of Seth's POV)
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Reality was taken to senses. Was this all happening? Was it? Drops of rain fell to the ground. The screaming sirens of the paramedics brought a haunting chill amongst his glance. His life was about to fall apart and he's just there, standing in the rain. His mind was going constantly out of wreck. He couldn't think straight even just for that one moment. He stood there looking ahead and staring at Summer's car. He felt like being punched over and over again as he stared straight forward. The sense had caught to him and he felt the throbbing pain just glance at him.
Soon after for what felt like hours a policeman tapped him over his shoulder.
"Young man… sorry but this site needs to be investigated. Wait… do u know this person? The one who got into the accident?" the man said with all his politeness.
He saw the concern in Seth's face. Seth was still drowned in his thought as the drops fell to down upon him. He stood still until he heard the man's question and nodded.
"Well we need all the information that's needed about this person. Do you know her name? Any possibility why she was out on the road?" he said with no hesitation.
Seth was just there standing still as a rock not moving an inch of his body. The man tapped him once more. He blinked as the tears fell straight to the ground and dissolving into the acid rain.
"Uh… um… sorry… yes uh… I do know her. Her name is or was Summer Marie Roberts… uh… um… look sir uh… sorry I have to go um… I have to go see her." Seth said as he struggled with the words.
He felt so ironic that he can't even say Summer's name. Then with that thought he had to race to the hospital. He left the policeman and ran to his Rover. The rain poured down like it was gonna crack the windshields as he raced the car through the dark foggy streets. He got to the hospital about 15 minutes later and ran into the Emergency Room.
"Uh… ma'am was there a girl who was admitted in here earlier from a car accident up by the cliff in the road pass about ten minutes away from here?" Seth said with no hesitation.
"Sir... yes we have about six people who have been in an accident tonight… let me check if there was one in that area." The nurse verbalized in a soft tone.
Seth couldn't take this. It felt like it was hours and still no confirmation even though it has been just a minute.
"Uh yes sir… we do have a person listed under that area." She confirmed.
"Well do you mind if you tell me who that person is?"
"Sorry sir… it's against the rules. I can't give any information about the person unless they're a family member. Why do you have any relations to this person?"
Seth thought for a while. He knew that person was Summer. He needed to find out if she's okay or not.
"Uh… well I heard about the accident on the television and well you know I thought it was my sibling. I just want to make sure… I mean you know… I haven't seen my sister until last night. The news said the exact description of her car. Look I just need to know if it's her or not." Seth said rambling on.
"Sir okay… okay… look this is just between us… well the person's name was listed under Roberts… Summer Roberts. She was admitted in about 30 to 40 minutes ago."
Seth stood there and froze still. A lot of things going on his mind and he can't even explain. Then the nurse called to him and broke his gaze.
"Uh… sorry ma'am… well ok that is my sister. Is she okay? Is she alright?" he said with concern.
"Sir… she's still in the ER… uh… you can wait here until the doctors come out with the news…" the nurse said pointing to the waiting/sitting area.
Seth did as what he was suggested and sat on the corner. His mind was out there he looked upon staring at the ceiling thinking about what he should have done. His regretful things he's put on his relationship. Nothing can be straight now Summer's life was on the line. He wished that he was the one to be there instead of her. She didn't deserve this at the most part. It was him who should pay for everything he's done to her.
An hour has passed since he left his house. He was just there sitting alone in his thoughts as the nurses and doctors bustled through the halls. Then his cell phone rang; it was Ryan.
"Hey man…Where are you? You're parents are here with me at the Bait Shop looking for you. Some girl named Alex… said you haven't showed up." Ryan addressed.
"Um… hey Ryan… sorry look would you guys come by at the hospital right now?"
"Why? Seth are you okay?" he sounded curiously worried.
"Yeah… uh yeah I'm fine. Look it is Summer… she got into an accident. I'll tell you later… will guys just come by." Seth informed.
"Wow I'm sorry… ok we'll be there in a few minutes. Bye…"
"Thanks… bye." He said unwillingly and hung up. He thought he should call Marissa and Mr. Roberts and inform them about this as well. This was good though; it kept him thinking of what had just occurred. He chose to call Marissa first because he has no idea what was Summer's father's number.
Ring… ring…
"Hey Marissa…" Seth spoke up quietly.
"Seth? Uh… this is weird you don't usually call. What's up?"
"Marissa you need to come to the hospital… it is Summer she was in a car accident." Seth said nearly in tears.
"Seth are you sure? Ok look I'm coming right over there… uh have you informed Neil?"
"No… not yet… look I need his number… Marissa just get here please."
"Seth okay I'll be there… look I'll call him on the way… just stay put are you sure it's Sum… Oh… My… Gosh…" Marissa said sounding like she was in tears.
"Yes I'm sure… ok I'll see you here. Bye… thanks" Seth said as he hung up.
There he was back into the bustle of foot steps. The reality that faced him was haunting his heart. It ached to see nothing anymore. He can't find the meaning anymore and that's what hurts the most. That instant was like a life time and it had just been pulled out in a moment. He felt like his escape was gone and nothing else was right anymore.
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(Seth's POV)
I'm here with nothing anymore. I love that girl and I have nothing to live for anymore. I just hope that she makes it through and so I can breathe once more. Her breath… her scent… its just caught in my mind. I would never take her for granted in my life ever. God please give this one hope of her surviving. She's everything to me…
Come on…
With that moment I closed my eyes shut as tears splurged through my face. I was just thinking if I had one moment with her I'd tell her that she's my everything and without her I'd never feel the love inside of me…
Come on… Summer I love you…
(End of Seth's POV)
About five minutes later a doctor came out with a rush calling for the family of Summer Roberts…
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