Disclaimer: I don't own The O.C...it belongs to Josh Schwartz and Fox...and they're doing a damn good job now!

"Hurry up, Cohen," Summer shouted, pounding on the bathroom door.

"Alright, alright," Seth replied flinging open the door.

Summer walked into the bathroom and began applying her lipstick as Seth put the final touches on his Jew fro.

"We're going to be late," Summer whined before smacking her lips together and puckering up for the mirror.

"Well we wouldn't be running late if someone didn't take five and a half hours to get ready today," Seth replied.

"Whatev. It'd my premiere. I have to look perfect."

Summer turned and grabbed Seth so he was facing her.

"Your tie's all wonky," Summer sighed.

She reached up and adjusted his tie.

"You look really beautiful, Sum," Seth said as she played with his tie.

"Stop flirting, Cohen. If I kiss you now, it'll mess up my lipstick."

Seth laughed and shook his head.

"You ready?" he asked after she fixed his tie.

Summer took one final glance in the mirror before nodding.

"Shall we?" Seth offered her his arm. "I believe our limo's waiting."

Summer nodded again and they walked out of the bathroom and then out of the apartment.

"Miss Roberts," the chauffer said, opening the door.

Summer smiled politely and slid in.

"Mr. Cohen."

"Thanks," Seth replied and slid in as well.

The man shut the door and climbed in the front of the limo. With that, they were on their way to the premiere of The War.

Seth took a deep breath. It was the third time he'd done it since they got in the car. Summer was starting to get annoyed.

"Are you okay?"

"I'm fine," Seth replied, taking another deep breath.

"Oh my God, you're not going to like hyperventilate on me or something, are you?" Summer asked.

"I don't think. I hope not."

Seth's breathing became more rapid and louder.

"Cohen, chill."

"I'm sorry. I'm just…oh God, I'm nervous," Seth confessed breathing in and out.

Summer smiled to herself before taking his hand and rubbing circles on the back of it, "Don't be nervous. Everything will be fine. I'll be right by your side the whole night. All we have to do it get our picture taken a couple of times. I'll do a few short interviews while you just stand there looking all sharp in your tux. Then we watch a movie followed by a party. The worst part is the pictures. And it'll be over with before you know it."

"Right. It's just some pictures….like prom or something," Seth smiled uneasily.

"Just like prom."

"Right. Prom."

"Do you remember Prom night?" Summer asked mischievously, but in actuality she was just trying to get his mind off of being nervous.

"How could I forget," Seth smirked.

"It really was a great night."

"You looked so beautiful. The dance was perfect. Oh and the hotel," Seth grinned reminiscing.

"And your parents being extremely pissed the next morning after you didn't come home," Summer laughed.

Seth chuckled too.

"Well what do you know, Cohen, it's time for Prom again," Summer said as the limo came to a stop.

"But- we just- we just left like two minutes ago."

"But we're here now."

"Ok. I can do this. I just need to breathe," Seth muttered.

"It'll be fine. I promise," Summer assured.

"Right," Seth replied anxiously.

Summer smiled at him slightly before slipping off her engagement ring and sticking it in the ring box in her purse.

"Can't take any chances," she said guiltily.

"Right," Seth replied only this time he didn't sound so anxious.

He couldn't hide the hurt in his eyes as she put the ring away. Summer looked at him and immediately felt like a horrible person.

"Sorry," she whispered.

"It's fine. We just need to wait for the right time," Seth replied and kissed her cheek

Then the door opened and the chauffer stuck his hand out for Seth to climb out.

"Breathe," Summer reminded him.

Seth nodded and stepped out of the limo to a flash of cameras. He looked back in the limo with wide eyes and took a deep breath. Then he offered Summer his hand to help her out of the limo.

Summer stepped out gracefully and flashed her famous grin as the cameras went off again. She waved to the fans who were screaming on the sides of the red carpet.

"Here we go," Summer said to Seth, squeezing his hand.

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They began to walk down the red carpet. Cameras were flashing everywhere. Reporters kept shouting Summer's name. She just smiled at most of them. Finally, one reporters from E! stepped out and shouted Summer's name.

"We have to do this interview," Summer informed.

"Summer Roberts, you must be thrilled about this turn out," the reporter smiled as the camera crew circled around.

"This is very exciting. I'm so happy that so many people came out to support all of us who were involved with this film. I really had a great time working on it."

"Well I must say that you look gorgeous."

"Thank you," Summer replied with a smile.

"Who are you wearing today?"

"This is Versace," Summer replied giving a little twirl.

"You look absolutely stunning. And as for your handsome guest," the reporter nodded to Seth questioningly.

"This is Seth Cohen," Summer introduced. "My date for the evening."

"We go way back," Seth added.

The reporter laughed, "Well it's very good to see you here, Seth."

"I'm glad to be here."

"I'm glad he's here too," Summer jumped in grinning and winked.

"Well thank you for chatting with us. I hope all goes well with the rest of the premiere."

"Thank you," Summer replied and drug Seth away by the hand.

"That was interesting," Seth said quietly to Summer.

"This is only the beginning."

More reporters shouted her name as they continued down the red carpet. David's limo arrived and Summer, Seth, David, and Jennifer had to pause together for a few group shots. Then some shots of just Summer and David. Eventually, Summer and Seth were almost to the doors.

"This is the last interview. I promise," Summer said as a man from Access Hollywood stepped out in front of them.

"Summer Roberts, congratulations on the premiere. I've heard many positive things about this film."

"Thank you. This is probably one of the best films I've ever been fortunate enough to be a part of. I'm so glad that the critics are receiving it so well. I'm just thrilled about this premiere. Could we have a better turn out?" Summer grinned.

"This is quite amazing. You must be feeling pretty good right now."

"I really am. I'm so incredibly blessed to be here right now. This is so surreal and it's really just wonderful."

"Now you're wearing Versace tonight, correct?"

"You are correct. This is definitely Versace."

"And who is your date this evening?" the reporter asked.

"This is Seth Cohen."

"It's pleasure to meet you, Seth."

"Thanks. It's really great to meet you too."

"Tell me, how does it feel to have the belle of the ball on your arm tonight?" the reporter asked, grinning.

"Well like Summer said this whole experience is definitely surreal and it's so great. I couldn't be any luckier. I mean she is just gorgeous right," Seth smiled.

Summer rolled her eyes and blushed.

"I'm very happy to be here tonight….especially with Summer. She's really great," Seth confessed.

"I paid him to say that," Summer joked.

The man laughed and thanked her for the interview.

Seth and Summer finally made it through the doors.

"So that was the red carpet experience?" Seth asked.

"That was the red carpet," Summer replied.

"It was certainly um…chaotic."

"It usually is," David laughed coming in the doors behind them.

"That was insane, David," Jennifer gushed.

David smiled at her then asked everyone, "Are we ready to go get our seats?"

"As ready as I'll ever be," Summer muttered.

Seth looked at her quizzically.

"I'll never get used to seeing myself on screen that huge in front of me. I kind of dread it at times," Summer explained.

"Well don't. You're really talented."

"Thanks," Summer blushed again and took his hand as they went to their seats.

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"Hey, Sum!" Marissa exclaimed as Seth and Summer came to sit down.

"Coop!" Summer squealed and hugged her. "You look stunning."

"Me? You look gorgeous," Marissa gushed.

"You both look great," Ryan piped in.

"Chino! Look at you all decked out in your tux just for my premiere," Summer teased.

"Yeah, yeah," Ryan laughed.

"Summer, thank you for inviting us," Sandy spoke up from his seat.

"Thank you for coming, Sandy. I'm just so glad to have all of you here supporting me."

"We're glad to be here," Kirsten replied with a smile.

Summer glanced around before asking softly, "Is he here?"

"I haven't seen him yet," Sandy replied.

Summer nodded sadly.

"Sweetheart!"

"Daddy?" Summer asked whirling around.

"It was crazy trying to get in here. The man at the door kept asking me all of these questions about you. I don't usually get the inquisition just for being your father," Neil smiled.

"I'm so glad you came," Summer beamed.

"I wouldn't miss this for the world, Princess."

"Where's," Summer started to ask.

"Your step-mother couldn't make it tonight," Neil cut in.

"Oh ok."

"She wanted to but you know how things are."

"Yeah."

Neil nodded uneasily.

"Well do you want to take a seat?" Summer offered.

"Of course," he replied and started to go past her to his seat. "Seth," he said stiffly as he passed Seth.

"Mr. Roberts," Seth replied courteously.

Neil sat on Summer's left. Seth sat on her right. Sandy and Kirsten sat on Seth's right. Marissa and Ryan sat on the opposite side of Sandy and Kirsten. David and Jennifer sat on Neil's left.

A hush fell over the enormous crowd that was seated inside as the movie started.

Summer bounced her leg up and down nervously. Seth fought back a grin at her nervousness and put his hand on her leg to calm her. She met his eyes and smiled slightly.

"Everyone will love it," Seth whispered. "They'll love you."

Summer nodded with a small smile and turned her eyes back to the screen.

Halfway through the movie, Summer found that she wasn't really watching it anymore. She was watching Seth's reaction to everything. She smiled whenever he looked shocked and grinned even more when he began drumming his fingers on his leg in anticipation during the intense fighting sequences. She laughed whenever he laughed. Finally towards the end of the film, Seth tore his eyes away from the screen and looked at her.

"What?" he whispered.

"Nothing," Summer replied with a chaste smile, before finally watching the end of the movie.

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After the movie ended, everyone broke into applause.

"That was amazing, Sum. You were incredible," Seth gushed and kissed her cheek.

"You really do have quite some talent," Neil confessed and hugged her.

"Thanks, Daddy."

"Think they like it?" David asked noticing that most of the audience still had tears running down their cheeks and were clapping like mad.

"Like it? They love it," Seth answered.

Summer laughed.

"Hello, hello, hello, Love," Billy said approaching the small group as they got out of their seats.

"Hey, Billy. Where were you sitting?" David asked.

"Oh you know we were just little further up front. I don't mind craning my neck. I love being right up in the action."

"Aren't you going to introduce us?" Summer asked.

"Oh yeah of course. Right. This is Nicole Katt," Billy said gesturing to his date with a grin. "Nicole, this is Summer, Seth, David, Jennifer, Ryan, Marissa, Seth's parents, and Summer's father."

"It's very nice to meet you all," Nicole said to the group then turned to Summer, "I am such a fan of your work. Like that was unbelievable tonight. You are just…phenomenal."

"Seriously?" Summer asked grinning like crazy. "You're a fan…of me?"

"Ever since I saw you in Loving You," Nicole replied honestly.

"You can't be serious! I'm like a huge fan of your work. You're like super talented and totally making your way to the top!"

"Thanks, but I'm not nearly as talented as you."

"I don't know about you, Seth, but I think I'm loosing my date to your date," Billy laughed.

"Shut up, Alders," Nicole teased and hit him in the stomach playfully.

Summer's eyes widened. 'That's like us,' she mouthed to Seth. Billy was grinning from ear to ear and proudly wrapped his arm around Nicole's waist.

"What do you say we all go hit this after-party," Billy suggested.

"Sounds good to me," David replied.

David grabbed Jennifer's hand as they led the group toward the doors. Billy followed close behind with his arm still wrapped around Nicole, who looked extremely happy about it. Ryan and Marissa followed them. Sandy, Kirsten, and Neil went in the opposite direction of the group, since they weren't going to the party. Seth and Summer laced their fingers together and followed the rest of the group. As they all stepped back outside, the cameras went off again. Each celebrity gave a wave to the public as Seth and Jennifer just smiled shyly. Then they all climbed into their limos and drove off to the after-party.

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"I just don't understand how the guy can refused to accept your engagement and then just show up at your premiere and act like nothing happened," Seth fumed.

"Look, I told you. My dad called me and explained that he's still not thrilled about it but he's trying," Summer replied.

"He hates me."

"He doesn't hate you…he's just really picky about who he wants me to spend the rest of my life with."

"Yeah. He hates me."

"Look, it doesn't matter if my dad wants to marry you. It matters that I want to. See," Summer said slipping the ring back on her finger.

Seth smiled weakly.

Summer kissed him lightly right as they pulled up to the nightclub where the after-party was being held.

(AN: Last night's episode was great! Really that whole airport scene with the little boy! Oh it was wonderful! It was just an all around great episode and it inspired me to write two chapters! Oh my God! I will be smiling for days! It was just great! I can't get over it! I even watched it again today! And I'll probably watch it like 50 more times lol! Thank God my roommate works so I have to record it for her! That means I can watch the show over and over! See, I'm not obsessed lol)