"Marissa!" screamed Summer as she sprinted down the steps to where Ryan was standing over Marissa's limp body.

"Don't touch her" said Ryan. Then he shouted to someone near him "Call 911!"

"I already have." He replied stonily.

Summer reached for Marissa's shoulder. "Don't move her," said Ryan hoarsely. "We might make her worse."

As he said this an ambulance pulled up, its lights flashing and sirens blaring

Ryan, Summer, Seth, Julie Cooper- Nichol and Caleb Nichol sat in the waiting room at Orange County Hospital, waiting for the doctor to come out and tell them what was wrong with Marissa. No one was talking. Ryan was staring at the wall thinking. If only. If only he hadn't kissed Summer. If only he hadn't started this affair. If only he had stopped Marissa in time. If only he didn't grab her arm. If only…

Seth was looking at Summer. Something was wrong with her. She had been acting strangely all week. And whenever she was around Ryan she seemed so forced an uncomfortable. Suddenly it dawned on Seth. But no… she couldn't do that to him. Not after everything they've been through with Anna, and Zach, and Reed. And of course, that trip to Miami. But what was going on?

Thanks to everyone for all the reviews! I've already written chapter 4, I just have to type it and upload it. Hopefully by tomorrow!