Sorry I've been gone so long. It's been hectic for a while. So, I hope you enjoy this chapter. I'm trying to move the story along, so if there are questions then just ask! Thanks for reviewing!
Disclaimer: Fine, I don't own the O.C.Abby opened the pan and stirred the green beans once more. She wanted to surprise Kirsten and Sandy with dinner. It was mainly to show gratitude towards the family for taking her in, but she also liked to cook and she hadn't done it since before her dad's trial.
Abby quickly set out the plates and forks. It was almost six and the Cohen's would be home soon. As she prepared the dinner her mind couldn't help racing back to the night before with Seth. At the time she brought up Summer and how Seth could do better. Then she said that the year was still young. What the heck does that mean? She thought. She was trying to get away from the subject of Summer because for some reason it was appalling, so she said that and of course it worked. Apparently it worked too good because Seth and her didn't talk about Summer anymore on the way home. Instead she got an ear full of questions. Seth was questioning her statement to a point of annoyance, but she had brought it upon herself.
Abby dished out the mashed potatoes and green beans onto the plates and stood back admiring her creation. She had made grilled chicken sprinkled with cheese. If it were as good as it looked, then the Cohen's would be pleased.
Abby was slightly startled when she heard the door open and Kirsten came into the kitchen.
"Surprise!" Abby said throwing her hands up in the air.
She watched as Sandy, Seth, and Ryan came into the kitchen behind Kirsten and smiled at what they saw.
"Wow, nice job Bee," Seth said as they sat down at the table.
Apparently Seth was trying to return the favor of annoyance with calling her by her nickname from back when they were kids.
"Abby, you didn't have to do this," Kirsten said.
"Yes I did, and before you say anything else, I have a little thing I'd like to say," Abby said pulling out a small piece of paper from her pocket.
Abby decided that it was best to write down her thoughts on paper. It was much easier and more organized than randomly spatting about.
Wait, who was she kidding? She wasn't ever organized. Abby put the paper back in her pocket and turned to look at her "guests" who were waiting patiently.
"Well, what I wanted to say was that I'm very grateful for you all letting me stay with you. I've only been here for a little while but I've felt more at home than I have in a while," Abby paused for a minute and inhaled deeply.
"I'm not trying to start a sobfest or anything, but you don't how much you all mean to me. When my mom died I didn't think anything was ever going to be ok again, but Kirsten and Sandy, you proved me wrong. You took me in when I needed it most. So thanks." Abby finished.
It sounded hokey, but she really did mean it.
Abby watched Kirsten's eyes fill with tears.
"You know your always welcome here Abby," Kirsten said getting up to hug her.
"And this food looks delicious," Sandy commented as they all dug in.
Abby sat down to and looked around the table at her new family. She wanted to let go of her mom and she already had let go of her dad. Now, she was starting over, back were she belonged.
"Seth, come on! The movie is about to start," Sandy yelled.
"Yeah, yeah. Tell me again why we rented Revenge of the Rats 2," Seth asked placing the DVD in and sitting next to Abby on the floor in front of the couch.
After dinner they all decided to rent a movie and watch it together. Somehow they ended up with a cheap horror flick.
"It could be interesting," Ryan said giving everyone popcorn and sitting down.
Abby looked over at him and smiled.
"Like this could be interesting," she said.
"Bee makes a good point," Seth said.
"Seth, stop calling me that!"
"Tell me what you meant then."
"I'm not that easy," Abby said hitting him.
"Quiet both of you," Sandy said putting Abby and Seth's bickering to an end.
"OOO..The credits look nice," Kirsten said snuggling close to Sandy.
About ten seconds after she said that the screen flashed to a girl who was being ripped apart by a giant rat.
"This may not be that bad. In fact, it may redefine the American cinema today," Seth drew out obviously being sarcastic.
Only Abby laughed at his comment fore the other three shushed her because now a giant rat was chasing an old man up the street. Ah the good life.
"Why do people even bother making movies like that?" Abby asked walking next to Ryan and Seth as they approached the school.
"To entertain us," Ryan said.
"Or, its to prove to young amateur film makers that there is worse than them out in the world," Seth said.
Abby had wanted to fall asleep during the movie, but after a chainsaw chopped the first rat up, she was intrigued.That was to Seth's dismay though, because he soon realized that he had just lost his only alliance.
The three walked into the school where a sudden platoon of bright pink flyers blurred their vision.
"Dear God, I've died and gone to Princess heaven," Seth said.
"What is all this," Ryan asked.
A rambunctious freshman overheard Ryan's question and stopped midway through her quick dash down the hall.
"It's the Princess's Ball," The girl squealed.
"Who was in charge of promotion?" Seth asked. "It's very ...pink."
The girl stood for a moment racking her brain for the answer.
"Summer Roberts!" she squealed again.
"That explains a lot," Ryan said as the girl turned and ran back down the hall.
"What's the Princess Ball?" Abby asked utterly confused.
"The Princess Ball is just another one of those dances, but it's the girls asking the guys. It's pointless if you ask me," Seth said as they walked down the bright pink covered hallways.
"You see, Seth's never been asked to it before," Ryan said smiling.
"Oh, you see, I kind of figured that," Abby replied smiling to.
"Ok, joke all you want, but you'll both soon see what I mean. Then when you do, don't come crying to me," Seth said.
"I would never do that to Mr. Popular. My, what would they think of me," Abby said now laughing.
"Ok, fine," Seth said throwing up his hands in surrender.
"Come on Seth, if you had a date would you go?" Abby asked.
Seth contemplated this for a moment and looked at her.
"Maybe," he finnally said.
"Good! So, Seth Cohen, I am asking you to please go to the Princess's Ball with me," Abby said turning to him.
"Really?" What about Ryan," Seth asked.
"Ok, Ryan and Seth, good men. Would you both attend the Princess's Ball with me? It would be an honor to escort you fine young gentlemen." Abby said bowing to them to finish her act.
Both Ryan and Seth looked around the hall to where some people had stopped and starred.
"You do realize you're in a crowded hallway," Ryan asked.
"You two are hopeless," Abby said huffing while she turned and walked away.
"Just checking," Ryan called out behind her.
Ok...so I hope you liked it. The dance is coming up next and maybe a little rumble between Abby and Summer. It should be fun. Please Review!