Sumary- A lot of characters come back in this chapter, and all have an akward encounter, some drama ensures!
Disclaimer- Nope, nothing at all...still I own nothing. I wish I might...ah screw it, it's never gonna happen.
On with the story...
Marissa cleaned up the remaining toys and put them in the box in the corner. She sighed and ran a hand through her hair. Tonight was going to be hell. They might've just as well invited the whole community, half was coming anyways.
Ryan didn't know who else was coming over, so he would be surprised. Speaking of Ryan, he came in from the kitchen door, with a few bags in hand and carefully set them down by the fireplace.
"Hey babe," she greeted him from the living room.
"Hey," he repeated, "the car's full, but I got 'em, you stay here and do...whatever you were doing."
She came up to him and kissed him. "I have a surprise for you," she whispered in his mouth. "What?" he asked. "Do you really wanna know?" she asked him.
"Will I be surprised?"
"Very surprised," she answered. They kissed again, and pushed their bodies to the comfy couch, sitting down, kissing each other passionately. Marissa ran her hands through his soft hair, guiding his head as ran his hands wildly in her own wavy streaks, and getting his fingers tangled in them. Marissa let out a moan as he moved his lips to her neck, then back to her lips. He finally untangled his hands from her hair and played with the strings of her apron, trying to take it off. "A real June Cleaver, huh?" he asked, parting their lips for a moment. "Oh Ward," Marissa said jokingly, as she put their heads together and they continued to kiss.
"Jeez, guys lay off each other," a voice sounded in the froyer. They looked up to see Jake there. They sheeplisly got off each other, and sat up flushed. "Ew, sick!" another voice rang from behind Jake. Riley. "You guys serioulsy need some alone time," she told them as she smiled.
It was true, the last time they actually had some 'alone time' was before the twins were born, five years ago. So whenever the two were alone in the house, they took any chance they could to be together, but the kids always walked in at the same time, interupting them.
Sure Jake and Riley made a big commotion about it, but deep down, they kinda liked seeing their parents express their undeniable love for each other. It made them feel as a family, different from the rest of the Newport Group, as if they weren't already. One, they had parents who actually loved each other and were together because they made each other happy not because the other one was rich, two, they didn't have any type of service around the house, like maids or gardeners, just good ol' Mom. Their house was different. Not in the way that it looked different, it just had a different vibe from everyone else's home, it was more 'homey', and had a personal touch to it, rather than a designer's touch.
"I'm gonna get the rest of the groceries," Ryan said, patting Marissa's knee, and giving his kids a smile as he got up.
The doorbell rang and Marissa went to answer it. "Riles, can you go pick up the twins from the neighbors, thanks sweetie," Marissa said before turning to Jake. "Jake, go help Dad with the groceries." He nodded and went out the back door.
She looked around the house, making sure everything was in tip-top shape and checked her reflection in the hallway mirror. She flattened her hair and smoothed out her dress; just as the door was about to ring for the third time, she swung it open.
"Mom!" Marissa said, trying to sound happy as she could, knowing what she was in for tonight.
"Marissa, sweetie, how are you?" Julie asked twirling her around to get a better look at her daughter's figure. "Well, you've put on a few pounds, but that can be fixed with a few slim fasts and a few months on the zone," she deadpanned as she eyed her daughter.
"Yeah, thats's okay, I like myself this way."
"Fat?" Julie whispered, shocked. Marissa quickly changed the subject when she saw the shocked look on her mother's face "But you look great."
"Oh thank you," Julie smiled. "Do you look my nose, Dr. Millaro is a genius, and look at this, no flab," she said while jiggling her arm to show that there was no fat there, "and get ready for these," she said, pointing to her chest. Marissa laughed in her head, but nodded approvingly to her mother as she welcomed her in.
"Oh!" Julie exclaimed while inspecting the house, "it's very...homey, did you add a few things?"
Marissa nodded, "A few pictures and rearranged a few things." "You didn't like the way I did it?" Julie questioned.
"We just like it better this way," Marissa replied.
"We?" Julie questioned once again, already knowing the answer. Marissa smiled proudly and nodded. Julie noticed the apron Marissa was wearing.
"Oh, and I like this...look you're going for, what is it...um...?"
"It's an apron, so I don't get dirty, while I'm cooking or cleaning," Marissa explained to her Mother, but it felt like she was talking to a two year old instead.
"Oh, still no maid then?" Julie asked, disappointed. "Nope," Marissa replied, "So, where are my...?" but was cut off when Ryan walked in the room.
"Hey Mariss', I can't find the can op...h...hey Julie," he said a little too shakily, as soon as he saw her.
Shit, he thought, She knows I'm weak now! She knew he was already weak, and she tried to smile. Ryan walked over to her. He hugged her awkwardly; she kept her hands one inch above his shoulders as they did the fake cheek kiss thing.
"No need to be so excited to see me," Ryan said jokingly once he noticed the grim look on her face. Julie 'hmphed' at him and stomred off to the kitchen.
Marissa went up to him and ginned as she put her arms around his neck. He grinned back as he put his hands around her waist. She kissed him, and he kissed back, until they heard, "Oh, my little darlings, how are you!" They broke their kiss and Marissa playfully nudged his side, "She had botox done," she explained to Ryan. "Well, that explains the stiffness," Ryan said as he slung an arm around Marissa's waist and they started to walk off in the kitchen. She nudged him again and put a finger to her lips, motioning that they were feet from the kitchen and able to be heard. He kissed her fingers and replied, "I know."
"I got it!" Riley shouted through the house when the doorbell rang again. Different versions of 'OK' were heard. She opened the big wooden door.
Caleb.
"Is it Cal?" Julie asked, coming from the kitchen. "Oh Cal!" she said excitedly and ran over to him, nearly tripping in her new DKNY three inch boots. He gave her a quick cheek kiss.
"Hiiii Caaal," Riley dragged out, annoyed as Julie dragged him through the house.
A few minutes later the doorbell rang again. "I got it!" Jake yelled. He opened it. Kirsten and Sandy. "Hey Grandma, hey Grandpa,"he gave them both hugs.
"Who is it?" Julie asked, Caleb trailing behind her. "Oh? Kirsten, you look lovely, Sandy...well, you haven't changed," she said embracing them both.
"Julie...you look...brand new," Sandy joked. Julie gave him the 'dragon lady death stare', and walked off with Caleb on her arm.
"Jake, who is it?" Marissa asked, walking in from the kitchen wiping her hands on her apron. "Oh, Kirsten Sandy. Hi," she walked over and gave them both hugs.
"Mariss? I still can't find the can op..." Ryan came in but stopped when he saw his 'parents'. "Sandy, Kirsten? What are you doing here?" he asked, smiling as he went over there and hugged them. "Marissa invited us," Kirsten explained. He looked at Marissa who was pretending to look elsewhere.
"Where are the rest of my grandchildren?" Kirsten asked, watching out for the three youngsters. "I'll show you Grandma, come on," Jake voluntereed as he led them to the upstairs.
"So...?" Ryan dragged out, walking over to his wife.
"So?" Marissa repeated. "Do you have any more surprises?" he asked putting his arms around her waist. "Just a few," she told him, smiling as she gave him a peck on the lips and went to the kitchen, Ryan trailing after her.
The doorbell rang again. No one answered it. It rang again. Julie answered it. She was surprised to see who it was. "Susan, Bob? What are you doing here?" she asked her friends.
"Julie! Are we at the wrong house?" Susan asked giving Julie a noopsie hug and kiss.
Jake walked down the stairs and saw his girlfriend's parents talking to his grandma. "Mr. Smith, Mrs. Smith," he greeted, welcoming them in. "Jake, my boy, where are your parents?" Bob Smith asked, his 'hook' mustache slightly twitching when he spoke. "They'll be out soon, Mr. Smith," he explained as Kayla walked in. "Hey!" she squeaked as she went over there and gave him a hug, seeing as her parents were there.
Marissa walked in, and was surprised that Julie already knew the Smith's. Ryan walked in. "I can't open the corn if I don't have the can op..." but was cut off when he saw a reunion going on. "Mom, Dad, these are the Smith's, Kayla's parents," Jake introduced them then snuck off to his room, Kayla lagging behind.
Marissa gave them-- gave Bob, a wave and Ryan walked over there and shook his hand. "Hi, Ryan Atwood," he introduced himself. "Bob Smith, you can call me Mr.Smith," Bob joked, who was twice the size of Ryan, and a bit on the 'big' side. Hestarted laughing and pummeling Ryan in the stomach. "Oof," Ryan let outas Bob was pummeling him. When Bob was finally done, Ryan laughed fakely through his teeth and went back to Marissa, squinted his eyes shut and muttered "damn it" under his breath.
Marissa tried hard not to laugh; seeing her husband being pounced on by a man twice his size was just a little to funny for her taste.She wrapped her arms around Ryan's shoulders and led him upstairs. "We're gonna go get ready, just answer the door and let anyone else in,"she called out to them. Bob nodded his head proudly as he was left with a big responsibility.
Once they were safely in their room, Ryan collapsed on their bed and Marissa let her giggles run freely. She walked over to him, still laughing, and pulled up his shirt. His stomach was a little red. She gave him an apologetic smile and leaned down and gave his stomach a light feathery kiss. Ryan cupped her chin and pulled her face to his and kissed her lips. She smiled and got on top of him, still kissing. She pulled the rest of his shirt off, and started to playfully nibble on his ear. Ryan let out a moan of content and pushed her off and got on top. She laughed but continued to kiss him. Ryan ran his fingers through her hair, as she did the same with his and he started to kiss her neck.
The doorbell rang, but they still continued to kiss.
The doorbell rang again two minutes later, three times. Marissa groaned, diappointed, and they stopped. She pushed Ryan off of herself and he tumbled to the other side. She followed him and lay head on his chest, tracing the muscles on his biceps with her fingers.
"After the kids are asleep, we can get some alone time, okay?" she stated, setting her chin on his chest while smiling. "Ok," he confirmed, and gave her a kiss. She finally got up and pulled Ryan up with her.
She was getting in a knee length black dress with a zipper. "Ry? Could you...?" she asked motioning for him to zip her up. He agreed and zipped her up.
"This dinner is gonna be hell," Marissa said.
"Yep," Ryan agreed. He finished zipping her up and gave her butt a playful slap and her neck a feathery kiss. She turned around and kissed him back. She helped him button up his dress shirt while kissing until they heard giggling. Marissa pulled back, eyes widening. "Oh my gosh!" she said in a loud whisper, "that's Jake and Kayla!" her eyes widened even more and she started to walk out. Ryan gripped her arm and turned her around. "No, no, no...no, bad idea."
"Ryan, how can you say no...my little boy is in there...doing...god knows what...with that...that Smith girl!" Marissa finally forced out, still in whispers.
"I know, I know...I'll get Riley or the twins to interupt them," Ryan said smiling.
"Ok," Marissa said giving him a small smile and walked over to him. She hugged him, letting out a few choked sobs on his shoulder. "It's just...sniff...they grow up...sniff...so fast..."
"We got two little ones we can watch grow up," he said stroking her hair.
"Yeah I know," she said as she lifted herself from his shoulder and gave him a smile, "but I'm a Mom, Moms are always more sensitive," she laughed.
Ryan gave her a smile, "I know," he said as carefully wiped a few stray tears from her face careful not to smudge her make up. "Plus, if you want more kids, I wouldn't mind keeping you in that condition," he replied slyly.
"Ryan!" Marissa exclaimed playfully nudging his side. "Just have the talk again."
Ryan groaned, "Again? Marissa, you should've seen him last time, I didn't understand what I was saying."
"Well at least he didn't ask questions, Riley asked questions about everything," Marissa laughed. "And we still have to give it to two more," Ryan told her as she groaned. "But we're not doing the birds and bees again, I think we need a new routine," he said laughing and Marissa joined him.
She gave him a last kiss and they walked out of their room. At the same time, Jake and Kayla walked out of Jake's room. Marissa gave her an evil glare. Kayla was taken back. Ryan saw this and wrapped an arm his wife'swaist and led her to the living room. "Sum!" Marissa screamed, running to her best friend.
Seth was sitting on one of the couches with his new trophy girlfriend and Summer with her new rich boyfriend, on the other. They were having a 'staring contest' and an uncomfortable silence filled the air. Summer leapt to her feet as soon as she saw Marissa to her and hugged her. After hugging Marissa, she hugged Ryan and Jake and gave a small wave to Kayla. Marissa gave Kayla another look, at which Ryan noticed again and put a hand on Marissa's shoulder to calm her down.
"This is Rich, he specializes in marketing income," she introduced Rich. Seth rolled his eyes. Summer saw this and added, "And this is Seth's new sk...girlfriend." The short blonde with brown eyes stood up and rather perky, introduced herself, "Hi, I'm Cindy!" She waved both of her hands to Ryan and Marissa.
God, Summer thought, She sounds like a cheerleader! She noted that 'cheer bitch' didn't have a ring on her left ring finger.
Yet.
She breathed in heavily and breathed out heavily.
Everyone noticed this and stared at her. "Mmmm, it smells so good, what are guys cooking?" she quickly recovered.
"Well, that's Summer for ya, she sniffs like a dog," Seth laughed. Summer gave him a sarcastic smile, tugged Rich's arm and stalked off to the kitchen. Seth stood up and hugged Ryan and Marissa. "How are you guys?" he asked grasping both of their shoulders. They shrugged. "Sethy, I wanna go to the kitchen too," Cindy whined as she tugged on his arm and they left to go to the kitchen.
Marissa looked over at Ryan. "This dinner is going to be hell," he said. Marissa chuckled slightly and agreed. Bob walked over to them. "Hey, Atwood! There you are!" he exclaimed and started pummeling Ryan in the stomach again. Marissa put her hands over her mouth to keep from laughing.
Bob kept pummeling Ryan trying to be funny by saying some 'funny' things. Marissa put a hand on Bob's shoulder to slow him down when she saw Ryan's face turn a shade of red and blue.
"Bob, dinner's almost ready, why don't you take a seat?" Marissa offered. Bob waddled off to the kitchen like some sort of penguin
"Oh my gosh,...Ry? Are you okay?" Marissa asked in between giggles but with a concern for her husband. "Can't he just shake hands like a normal person?" Ryan forced out of his mouth while clutching his stomach.
"Don't worry, tonight, I'll make it all better," Marissa breathed on his lips. His stomach started doing flip-flops. "Open the corn," she said before walking into the kitchen.
And even when she was talking about corn he found her attractive, what a strange world.
"I need the can op...!"
Emily and Connor were at the bottom of his pants, tugging them. He picked them up and walked in the dining room and sat them at a smaller table, the 'kids' table, where Jake, Riley, Kayla and Cindy? were already sitting at. After getting them settled in, he walked over to one end, since Marissa had already occupied the other one. He didn't interupt Seth and Summer's 'evil', or what they thought was evil, lovey dovey was more like it, staring contest. He thanked god that Bob was sitting in the middle and busy conversing with Rich about some marketing program. Susan and Julie were talking about some new clothing line, Kirsten, Sandy were fighting against Caleb about the election and who's better as president. The doorbell rang. Marissa rushed to get it.
She was followed in the dining room by Jimmy and Hailey. They hugged and waved at a few people and took their seats. Marissa brought out a few things that weren't out on the table, but the one thing that was missing was corn. "Ry? Where's the corn?" Marissa asked Ryan.
Ryan stood up, hands on table, and started, "I need the can..." he looked around and saw everyone looking at him, but he saw he wasn't going to be interupted, so he continued, "I need the can opener," he replied truthfully as he had been looking for it all day.
Marissa playfully rolled her eyes and motioned for him to follow her in the kitchen. Everyone started to converse again once they left for the kitchen.
Once in the kitchen, Marissa handed Ryan the can opener and he opened the can of corn and poured it in the bowl. They started to walk back in the kitchen and saw an uproar of people fighting.
Seth and Summer were still in their daze of just looking at each other 'evilly'. Julie and Jimmy were at each other's throats for marrying a criminal, the other for marrying a whore, and how dare they come here when the other was here. Kirsten, Hailey and Caleb fighting about being 'good well-natured people', and how Caleb wasn't, and Caleb added, "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree!"
Bob and Sandy not rather fighting, but were talking loudly to hear each other, but it sounded like fighting. Susan and Rich were fighting about who makes more money, Bob or Rich. Then they looked over to the kids table. Jake and Kayla were fighting about being loud in the bedroom, to which Marissa started to march over there, but Ryan held her back by the waist. Riley was telling Cindy about how shallow she was being becasue she was only with Seth for his money, to which Cindy lied that she wasn't. Emily and Connor were fighting about who had more food on their plate.
Marissa sat down at one end and Ryan followed suit. 'This is gonna be a loooong night', he mouthed, as she gave him a warm smile. It was gonna be a loooong night.
A/NOkay, so what do you think. It took me a little while to write it but it was fun. I hope you guys have fun reading it. Seth and Summer were in it! YAY! SS fans, I'm not sure if they're going to be in the next one a lot, but they will be in the one after that, so watch out for it! Have fun reading it, I kinda like Bob's character, it just came up out of no where. He's a big man, with brown hair that looks like a toupee and has fun pummeling Ryan. That was so funny, I don't know how it came to me, and in his late 50's. Review! Thanks.
