Hey Everyone! Okay I just want to say thanks again for all the amazing reviews! I'm glad that you're all enjoying the story and I must say that I would never be able to write these stories if it wasn't for all the support I've been getting from you all! So thanks a million!
Okay so this chapter is really just here because I wanted our fab four to hang out a bit before the wedding because I really haven't had them together that much and I can't think of a better time considering they're all in Newport again! Also I want to do the wedding rehearsal! So I hope you enjoy!
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The Fab Four
"Man I can't believe you agreed not to have a bachelor party," Seth said sitting down in the chair across from Ryan, "I mean it's like one of your rights before getting married!"
"Ya well Marissa wanted the four of us to just hang out…not make a big deal about it," Ryan said tired of this conversation already, "Come on it won't be that bad, I mean it should be fun…just like old times."
"O ya me, you, Marissa and Summer all hanging out, there's something new, not like we don't do that often," Seth said sarcastically, "Man we're missing out on strippers!"
"You know if Summer heard that she'd kill you," Ryan said shutting Seth up, "Now come on man, it's two days before the wedding there's no time to even plan a bachelor party. So tonight we're gonna go out, no kids, hang out by the beach and it'll be our last chance to just hang, because we all know the next two days are gonna be nuts."
"Alright man whatever you say," Seth said giving up, "But I think right now we need to put in a little PS2 time!" Seth said grabbing a controller and throwing one to Ryan.
The two played silently for a while, the only noise made by Seth when he was loosing. After about 5 games four of which were won by Ryan Seth finally game up, dropping his controller and leaning back against the couch.
"So how are things with you and Summer?" Ryan asked sitting back beside Seth.
"Really good actually. I mean we haven't been fighting as much as we used too, which is a plus. It's been really good; I mean I'm even moving in with her when we get back to New York." Seth said with a big smile on his face.
"What? Since when?" Ryan asked completely shocked at this new revelation.
"Since she asked me, like one of our first days here."
"And I'm just hearing about this now?" Ryan asked surprised Seth hadn't been talking about it their whole time in Newport.
"Well Summer and I agreed not to tell anyone until we talked to Lily about it, and we told her this morning," Seth said relieved to finally be able to tell Ryan, "Trust me it wasn't easy keeping it a secret."
"So how did Lily take it? I mean was she happy?" Ryan asked.
"Ya she was really excited, and you know what so am I," Seth asked his big smile never leaving his face.
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"I can't believe he's moving in with you!" Marissa said sitting on the bed in her old bedroom where she and Summer were talking while Lily and Christina played with their dolls on the floors, "And I can't believe you didn't tell me earlier!"
"Coop I told you we didn't want anyone to find out about it before we told Lily," Summer explained letting her gaze fall on her daughter who was playing happily.
"So what, we got here and you just decided hey it'd be cool if Seth moved in with me?" Marissa asked with a laugh, "I mean how'd it happen?"
"I don't really know, I mean I started thinking about it a while ago. I mean it just made sense considering he spends like half his time in our apartment anyways. And then we were having dinner alone at his old house, and it just felt like it was the right time to ask him." Summer explained the smile clearly visible on her face, "You don't think it's a bad idea do you?"
"No, of course not. I think it'll be good for you guys," Marissa said reassuringly.
"Ya I do too, I know we'll probably get on each other's nerves like all the time, but I really think it'll be good for us as a family," Summer explained letting her mind wander as she began to think about Seth, "And I really think he's the one you know?"
"You think?" Marissa said laughing, "You and Seth are clearly meant to be together, I mean think about it after four years you guys still got back together and are stronger as a couple than ever."
Summer didn't know how to respond to this, all she could do was break out into a big smile because she knew Marissa was right and the thought really made her happy.
"Mommy can Lily and me go to Grandma and Grandpa's tonight?" Christina asked climbing into Marissa's lap looking at her with her big blue eyes.
"Sorry sweetie but Lily's going over to her Grandpa Neil's house tonight, and Auntie Caitlyn is babysitting you tonight," Marissa explained as Lily joined them on the bed, resting in Summer's lap.
"But I don't want to go with Auntie Caitlyn," Christina whined giving Marissa the best puppy dog eyes she could.
"Can't Chrissy come with me mommy?" Lily asked looking up at Summer.
"Not this time sweetie, your grandpa wants to spend some time with you before we have to go back to New York," Summer explained as she began playing with Lily's hair.
"And your Auntie Caitlyn wants to spend time with you," Marissa told Chrissy, "I'm sure you guys can manage spending one night away from each other."
"Okay," Lily and Chrissy said sadly, "Come on Lily lets go to my room," Chrissy said leading Lily into the guest room where she was staying.
"You know they're exactly like we were when we were younger," Summer said laughing as she watched the two four year olds leave the room hand in hand.
"Yep, completely attached at the hip," Marissa said with a laugh.
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That night after dropping Lily off at Summer's dad's Seth and Summer drove over to the Cooper house where Ryan and Marissa were already waiting outside for them explaining that Julie was having a freak out about the next day's rehearsal.
"So what do you guys wanna do first?" Seth asked from the driver's seat as Marissa and Ryan got situated in the back.
"Well I don't know about anyone else but I'm starving," Marissa said as Ryan nodded in agreement.
"Okay dinner it is," Seth said pulling the Range Rover out of the driveway, "Crabshack?"
"Ya definitely," Ryan responded as Seth began the familiar drive to the Crabshack.
"Man this place hasn't changed a bit," Summer said as they walked into the restaurant that was once one of her favourite places to eat.
"Nope four years and it still looks exactly the same," Seth said putting his arm around Summer as everyone got situated in their booth.
After ordering they got to talking about the wedding, but as Seth talked about making a speech at the reception Summer let her mind wander as she looked around the restaurant, her mind flooding with memories.
"Hello earth to Summer," Marissa said waving her hand in front of Summer's face, causing Summer to come out of her trance.
"Oh sorry," Summer said as Marissa gave her a questioning look, "I was just thinking."
"Well don't hurt yourself sweetheart," Seth said kissing her forehead and receiving a punch in the stomach from Summer.
"You know you're really not funny Cohen," Summer said glaring at Seth.
"Now this is just like old times," Ryan said causing everyone to laugh, even Summer who then leaned in closer to Seth.
After eating the four sat and talked for a while, no one really wanting to leave, but after about a half hour they finally decided it was time to go.
"Let's go down to the beach," Marissa suggested taking Ryan's hand in hers and heading towards the beach.
Seth and Summer caught up to them walking hand and hand next to them.
"You know coming to the beach was like the one thing I missed the most after I left Newport," Summer said breaking the silence as they walked along the sand.
"Oh really, and here I thought u missed me the most," Seth said trying to sound hurt.
"No you come right under the beach and fashion island though," Summer said laughing at the look of shock on Seth's face.
"Oh you think you're funny huh?" Seth said as he grabbed Summer's waist and began tickling her.
"No Cohen stop," Summer said through fits of giggles. After finally escaping Seth's grip she began to run down the beach away from him, but he soon caught up lifting her off the ground.
Soon Ryan decided to join in by grabbing Marissa and tickling her. So the two girls did their best to get away from Seth and Ryan both screaming and laughing the whole time. They went on like this for a long time, just laughing, feeling like they were teenagers again. Seth and Ryan finally got tired of chasing Summer and Marissa around and collapsed in the sand, Marissa and Summer sitting down beside them after ensuring there would be no more tickling.
"This is great," Marissa said leaning into Ryan's arms and resting her head on his shoulder.
"Ya it is," Summer agreed as Seth pulled her closer to him, "You know it's great to be back here."
"Ya it really is just like the old days," Seth said kissing Summer's head. The four sat in silence just watching the water, happy to just escape everything for just a bit.
"So what now?" Seth asked after sitting in silence for what felt like hours.
"I have an idea," Ryan said as everyone got up and followed him back to the car. They all piled in the car, Ryan driving this time, no one asking where they were going. Ryan drove up to the Cohen house, getting out of the car and walking around the side of the house to the backyard. They all then realized where they were going as Ryan led them into the pool house.
"Good idea bro," Seth said sitting down on the bed with Summer.
They all sat up talking until early into the next morning, when they all finally fell asleep.
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Seth woke the next morning with Summer in his arms, slightly unsure of where he was at first. But as he looked around the room his eyes landed on Ryan and Marissa who were sleeping not far from the bed on some cushions and he realized he was in the pool house.
He lay silently watching Summer sleep until a cell phone began ringing from over where Ryan and Marissa were sleeping, successfully waking everyone up.
"Hello?" Marissa said sleepily into the phone, "Oh hi mom…I'm at the Cohen's…yes I know the weddings tomorrow…okay…okay…ya we'll be there in a little bit," Marissa said hanging up the phone.
"You mom freaking out?" Ryan asked sitting up and wrapping his arms around Marissa.
"Ya, she said we need to get over there to get ready for the dinner tonight, and she wants you two there too," Marissa said looking over at Seth and Summer who both slumped at these words.
"What does she need us for?" Seth asked not wanting to have to spend the day in the presence of Julie Cooper.
"You're the best man and Sum's the maid of honour, you have to help out," Marissa said laughing at the look of defeat on Seth's face.
"Well we better get going then," Ryan said as everyone got up and made their way out of the pool house.
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The day was completely hectic, after helping set up at Julie's house everyone had to head over to the church where they rehearsed how everything would go the next day. But after getting through the rehearsal everyone went home to change and then headed to the Cooper house.
Seth, Summer, Lily, Kirsten, Sandy, Ryan, Marissa, Chrissy, Julie and Jimmy all sat down around the big table out in their backyard. The yard was lit with white lights and there were candles and flowers all over the table.
After everyone was seated and sitting quietly Sandy stood up and tapped his glass with his fork.
"Well I just wanted to say Ryan, Marissa we're so happy for you, you guys have come a long way. Ryan you've only been a part of this family for about five years, but you are very much my son, and it's great to see you so happy. And Marissa Kirsten and I are very happy about you becoming a part of the family tomorrow. So here's to the happy couple," Sandy said with a big smile as everyone clinked glasses.
Everyone ate and talked for hours, until everyone agreed it was getting late and they needed to be up early the next day. So Ryan and Marissa said goodbye to each other because Ryan would be staying at the Cohen house while Summer and Lily stayed at the Coopers so that Ryan and Marissa wouldn't see each other until Marissa was coming down the aisle.
"So are you excited? You're getting married tomorrow!" Summer asked as they carried Lily and Chrissy upstairs both of who were half asleep.
"I can't wait," Marissa said with a huge smile.
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Okay so I hope everyone likes this chapter. So next chapter is of course the wedding! YAY! I've actually planned out how this story is going to go and I'm happy to say we have a lot more chapters to go! So stick with me and please review! Xoxo!
