Hi, thank you so much for the reviews, youguys are so sweet! Here's the next chapter. Again, please keep reading and reviewing, reviews mean a lot.

Oh and nefftys dont worry i dont plan on doing any triangles. I hate them in theshow and as Seth says, 'they're pointy and have sharp edges, people get hurt'. Lol

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The Last Taste Of Freedom

"I want you to be careful." Seth picked up Summer's bags, piling them in the trunk of his Range Rover.

"Cohen, for the last time, I promise I'll be careful. I can look after myself," Summer fixed her hair in her small mirror.

It was the first day of the Bachelor/Bachelorette Weekend and the second week in May which meant the wedding was closer than ever.

He opened the door for Summer, who climbed in, placing her purse in the back seat. Seth slammed the trunk shut and climbed in, reversing down the driveway.

"Promise me you'll be careful," Ryan looked at Marissa his blue eyes glinting in the hazy light.

She smiled and kissed him.

"Don't worry about me Ryan, I'll be fine. It's you I'm worried about. You're going to Vegas. Remember what happened last time?"

Ryan laughed and rolled his eyes.

"Hey I'll keep Seth as far away from prostitutes as possible- in fact any girl. Summer might have a coronary if anything happens."

The two laughed and stared lovingly into each other's eyes.

"I'm gonna miss you," Marissa whispered. Ryan nodded.

"I'll miss you too, but just think, the next time we go away, It'll be our honeymoon," Ryan said. Marissa's eyes lit up.

They started to kiss but were interrupted by the doorbell.

"I'll get it," Ryan whispered, walking into the entrance foyer of their home. Marissa followed behind him.

"Chino!" Summer cried as Ryan opened the door. Seth waved from behind.

"You need to leave because bachelorette weekend has officially begun, Coop's last taste of freedom!"

Marissa gave Ryan her best innocent eyes as he gave her a warning look.

"Yeah Ryan, you better go, everyone will be here soon," Marissa kissed him as Seth brought in Summer's luggage.

"Uh-huh, those hot strippers will be waiting at our hotel and we can't be late," Summer smiled.

Ryan and Seth's mouths fell open and both stared at their girlfriend protectively.

"Kidding!" Summer laughed, going to hug Seth.

"No Strippers!" Seth warned. Summer nodded hugging him tightly. He looked down at her, feeling very wary about letting her go.

The doorbell went again. Julie, Kirsten, Caitlyn and her friend Mia were stood on the doorstep.

"Ryan, Seth! You've gotta go! The limo will be here soon!" Kirsten called, frowning at the boys.

"Okay, Come on Ryan." He turned back to Summer, kissing her one last time.

"Be careful, I love you," Seth told Summer. Ryan followed him out to the car and the guys drove off.

10 minutes later, the foyer was full of designer luggage as the small group of women chatted excitedly about their glitzy weekend.

The group consisted of Julie, Marissa, Summer, Kirsten, Hailey (who'd flown in that week), Anna, Marissa's cousin Lucy, Caitlyn and her friend Mia. The doorbell went again and the ladies whooped as Marissa was thrust forwards to answer it.

A tall male chauffeur stood before her. He wore a small black bow tie, but no shirt. His rippling upper body made every woman in the room gasp.

He had a black chauffeur's hat placed on top of his short dark hair and a pair of expensive black trousers hugging his legs.

"Marissa Cooper?" his deep, husky voice announced. She blushed as the others pointed furiously at her.

He stepped forwards and scooped her up. She shrieked as her carried her out to the waiting black limo.

The others screamed and ran out, piling in the limo. A tray of Dom Perignon was presented as the luggage was loaded and soon the car was departing Orange County.

"Anymore shirtless strippers, you're dead!" Marissa warned, smiling.

"Hey, I've got 'never-seen-a-dumbbell-Cohen' who has no abs whatsoever! I'm in heaven!" Summer laughed, downing her second glass of champagne.

"I love the Vegas!" Sandy announced stepping out into the Nevada warmth.

The small bachelor party looked at their fantastic accommodation in awe. Jimmy, Sandy, Seth and Ryan stood in the foyer of Caesar's Palace, receiving the keys to their deluxe suite.

Their four day break was one different to the girls.

A spree of gambling, drinking and whatever one gets up to when in Vegas. Yet again

Seth was in high spirits. He went out onto the large balcony overlooking the strip, Ryan following.

"Breathe it in Ryan. Your last taste of freedom my friend," Seth announced patting his friend on the back.

"Just think, in a matter of weeks, I'm going to be kind of related to Marissa Cooper, the tall, beautiful girl who didn't speak to me for 16 years. Weird old thing isn't it?"

Seth smiled as Ryan took a deep breath.

"You okay buddy?" Seth asked seeing Ryan staring blankly into space.

"Yeah, I just. I don't know if I'm ready for all this. I'm only 23 and I'm getting married," Ryan breathed.

"Well, think about it. Even if you walk away, which I'd advise you against doing because Summer will probably kill you and it'll be a violent death, you are never gonna forget Marissa. You two have been through so much it just makes sense that you're together."

Seth looked for a response.

"Yeah, you're right. I guess its normal to be nervous," Ryan nodded, looking reassured.

Seth smiled and turned back towards the room.

"Come on we're actually allowed to enter the casino!" Seth called his dad and Jimmy and the four set off for the packed casino.

"Oh my god, Summer this place is amazing!" Marissa jumped on the massive bed, laughing.

Summer smiled, happy to see her friend so happy, which wasn't a very easy accomplishment.

"Glad you like it Coop, anyways we'd better get ready, we're going out in a couple of hours. Our first night of L.A. freedom!"

Marissa leapt up and walked out onto the balcony. Summer dropped her bag and followed her out.

The city of L.A. was relatively quiet. But soon the curtain of darkness would fall and the city would be buzzing, full of life.

Marissa looked down at her shoes.

"Coop? You okay?" Summer looked over at her.

"Yeah, I mean no. Oh I don't know. It's just, am I doing the right thing?" Summer smiled and hugged Marissa.

"Oh, Marissa. Of course you are! I mean if Chino isn't right for you no one is. You two were made for each other! I mean after these past 6 years of angst, this is the light at the end of the tunnel," Summer said comfortingly.

Marissa laughed and agreed.

"I guess I just can't believe it, I mean, in a few weeks I'll be Marissa Atwood."

Marissa's eyes glinted as she looked out into the distance.

"Yeah, and just think, if Cohen and me got married we'd be kind of related," Summer grinned. Marissa frowned and then nodded, finally getting it.

"I always wanted a sister, I mean Cohen got Ryan so it makes sense I get you." Summer hugged Marissa again.

"Now come on, we gotta go out and make you remember how freedom feels!"

The girls turned back into the suite as the sun set in the distance, filling the room with golden beams.