Last Minute Love
Chapter Three: Move Along
Disclaimer: The OC's definitely not mine, thanks!
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As Ryan, Marissa, and Seth shared the heart warming converastion about Summer and the memories they had shared with her, they felt something missing; Summer herself. "Can you believe that she'd just leave us like that?" It had been the millionth time that he had asked that but no one complained once.
"I know, it's just not Sum--" Before Marissa could finish her usual response, Summer had entered the pool house. "Geez guys, talking about me behind my back?" She asked sarcastically as she stood by the door. "Sorry if I interrupted something. Kirsten told me you guys were in here..." She slowly made her way towards the three of them, hoping that their reactions wouldn't be anything close to Oh, look at the time. or Bad timing, I have to go.
But thankfully, they all shook their heads as she finally made her way towards them, sitting herself down between Marissa and Seth. Three toothless smiles aimed her way as the awkward silence that they never even knew exsisted, began. Their eyes wandered around the room as they tried to think of things to talk about. This was way too awkward. "No offense guys but I really feel like a fourth wheeler... I just came by to pretty much say goodbye." The word 'goodbye' definitely caught all three's attention. "I'm leaving tomorrow and I wanted to tell you guys at the end but I guess there's not much to talk about anyway, right?" She paused for a second to add a sarcastic giggle, but continued right after. "So I guess this is goodbye. Have fun in college. Call, keep in touch, you know the number. Other than that, I'll come back to visit during Thanksgiving." Summer spoke so fast that not one of them could interrupt her. She got up, but a hand reached up to grab her arm. Her eyes shut instantly, hoping that it had been Seth's hand but as her eyes opened, she saw that it was Marissa's hand gripping on her arm.
Marissa's eyes were filled with tears. "Summ, I'm going to miss you."
Summer sucked her lips in to prevent loud sobbing as she gazed into her best friend's teary eyes. Now it wasn't just Marissa with tears in her eyes. "I'll miss you too, Coop. No one's ever going to replace you. I promise." After their long hug that included sobs and all, Summer finally pulled away to look behind her. The door had closed shut. And Seth was gone.
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Meanwhile, In the Cohen house, Seth sat in his bed curled up in a ball with Captain Oats in hand. He just couldn't stay in there anymore. He hated listening to people talk like Marissa and Summer did. It reminded him way too much about last year when Ryan had to leave. Of course it broke his heart when Summer started to cry and he would hate it if she turned over to him to give him his little goodbye with tears and sobs. He would just die. "Hate to break it to ya, bud, but I think Princess Sparkle's gone for good. Not to mention Summer."
As Summer's name was mentioned, she had entered the room. Seth didn't even bother to look up and he didn't plan to, until Summer had whispered his name. "Cohen."
He could tell that she had been crying hard; from her red eyes to how cracked her voice sounded. "Hey." he said in response as he offered her a smile.
"You're making this so much harder for me, Cohen. Why? We can still keep in touch. You have my number, I'll give you my address as soon as I get it." Her head was tilting as she spoke. She was trying so hard to think of reasons why he shouldn't be that upset even though it was killing her inside. She tried to keep her eyes locked in his but it was hard, considering he would look away. It hurt him too much to look at her.
His head finally lifted to face hers again. Her dark, wavy hair was in her face as always. He wanted so bad to tuck it behind her ear and kiss her like he always use to do. He wondered if Zach did that for her. Her eyes looked so innocent. He wanted to lock his eyes in hers forever and then release them by kissing her once again. He wondered if Zach did that as well. She was so beautiful and he wanted to whisper that in her ear a million times. He wondered if Zach told her that enough. "Summer, it won't be the same. You don't understand. How come you don't understand? My worst nightmare is becoming reality."
A frown immediatly appeared on her face as she listened to him talk. "Cohen, don't say that. I--" Before she could continue, her cell phone went off. Zach's face appeared on the little screen. "Um, look Cohen, I have to go." She got nothing in response, not that she was expecting anything. "I guess I'll see ya..." She gave him a small smile before bolting for the door. Tears formed behind her eyes as she left the room. Her tiny body leaned against his door, she suddenly felt so weak. Her body slid down as she scrunched into a ball, holding onto her knees as tears ran down her cheeks.
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Super short chapter but I figured it would be cliffhanger-ish and good to end it there. Thanks for the reviews! They were very motivative and helpful :) I'll update more asap!