Chapter 7 – Together Forever
Previously, I think I said Seth was angry at Summer in this story. Well he isn't. Not anymore obviously, lol. He was just depressed and lonely. We all know that he's in love with her so all anger can be erased. Marissa/Alex are together.
That reminds me –
Disclaimer – I don't own The O.C or anything related. Josh and Fox do.
Seth and Summer lay in one another's arms on his bed, just smiling and laughing.
"So, you and Alex were… what exactly?"
"She was my in-between."
"In-between? Care to explain?" Summer laughed.
"Well, it's kinda hard to explain. Basically, she was there to help me get over you. Except that didn't work." He smiled.
"Obviously." Summer smiled back and ran a hand lazily through his hair.
"The last time we talked… she said we were there to prepare one another for what was to happen next."
"What do you mean?"
"Relationship wise. That nose graze was…"
"Highly charged."
"Yes. And she saw my drawings of you and wished me good luck."
"Really? Well, I guess I'll have to thank Alex one of these days." She kissed his nose.
"And I have to thank Zack one of these days…"
"Why?" Summer asked.
"Well, when I saw you and him together, I knew I had to fight for you. But, in the end we became friends and in a sense, he brought you back to me again."
"Hmm. You wanna hear something kinda weird?" Summer mumbled.
"What?"
"Zack and I… when we were at that hotel room, he said something to me." Summer paused, as if trying to remember.
"Go on."
"He said that you would never really get over me, and he was cool with that."
"Really? It is true though. I could never get over you Summer. You're undeniable."
Summer smiled widely, remembering last year's Valentine's Day. She pressed against him, kissing him for all it was worth.
"No more talking… Cohen."
"Whatever you say Summer."
Hours later, they awoke and Summer tried to remember where she was.
In Seth's arms.
She smiled and turned to face him. Still asleep, he had a smile on his face and his arms were draped over her.
She kissed him lightly, savouring the feeling of her lips on his.
He responded and kissed her deeper.
"Hello beautiful."
It felt so good to hear him say that.
With Seth, she did feel beautiful. She kissed him again.
"I really do love you Cohen."
"And I love you too Summer."
"Good" She smiled and got up to get dressed.
He watched her in awe, and she laughed.
"Have you written something on me with a sharpie?" Seth laughed.
"No. I'm just looking at how wonderful you are. And making sure that this all isn't a dream."
"Well believe it Cohen. This time we're going to make it work. What we have is special."
He smiled back at her and she tossed him a shirt.
"I'm hungry. Let's go eat."
"Where do you have in mind?"
They decided to head for the Crab Shack, and let everyone know they were dating again.
Marissa and Alex were first to arrive and they grabbed an empty table.
"So, do you guys do this a lot?" Alex asked.
"Well, we used to, when Ryan and I…" Marissa stopped herself.
"It's ok, you can say his name. I've met him before remember?" Alex reached for Marissa's hand across the table.
She smiled shyly and laced her fingers through hers.
Alex smiled back, knowing that this feeling was real and soon she knew that Marissa would feel it too.
"I love being with you Alex, it's just…"
"Going to take a while to get used to. I understand." Alex smiled.
"Yeah." Marissa smiled.
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The others soon arrived and last but not least, Seth and Summer made their grand entrance.
They were holding hands and glowing from head to toe – that warm feeling of being in love and finally being happy.
"Oh my god. Are you two back together?" Marissa gasped.
"Uh huh." Summer said and snuggled into Seth.
"She just couldn't keep away." Seth told her.
Marissa laughed. "C'mon, come join us! I wanna hear everything!"
Seth placed an arm around Summer's neck and they followed Marissa to the table.
"Alex… what a surprise." Seth exclaimed.
"It's ok Seth." Marissa looked at Alex, who nodded. "Alex is with me."
"As in…"
"Yes, we are dating."
Seth was open mouthed, as was everyone else.
"That I wouldn't have guessed."
"Wow coop! When did this happen?" Summer asked.
"It's only been like a couple of weeks… but I couldn't be happier." Marissa beamed.
"Well I'm glad." Summer beamed back.
"So tell us Seth, Summer how you guys got back together." Alex said.
Seth and Summer looked at one another, not sure where to begin.
"I'll start from the beginning." Seth said.
"And I'll start from the middle, where we up to now." Summer smiled.
"And the end… there is no end. We'll be together forever."
Author's Note – sorry for the super long wait guys! I've had this chapter for a while, but I just never got around to posting. Hope you enjoyed, and please do leave me a review.