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Secondly, a lot of people seem to be concerned about where this story is going, all I can do is assure you that it is an SS story, but it's not always an easy ride, anyways…

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Chapter 2

The two of them walked casually down the crowded hallway, hand in hand, without a care in the world. So engrossed in each other they didn't realise what they were walking in to.

"Did you even think about how this could effect Summer?" Marissa asked in a raised voice that she had learned to perfect from an early age, her eyes were shooting daggers at her boyfriend trying to understand how he could betray one of his closest friends.

"What! Was I supposed to refuse to meet her? She's a really nice girl Marissa and if you calmed down for just a second and actually tried to get to know her, you'd think so to! No one is trying to replace Summer, okay, he's just moving on!" his tone softened as he reached the end of his point, using methods other than arguing to make her understand him.

Normally Ryan would have backed down and taken all the shit that Marissa liked to throw at him, but this was his best friend, brother even and he was actually proud at how well Seth has handled his Summer situation. His calm exterior faltered however when he saw the approaching couple tentatively, a quick glance in Marissa's direction told him that one hell of a screaming match will ensue later.

"Hey guys, we weren't interrupt-" Seth got cut off when a distinctive voice called out Marissa's pet name.

Seth's eyes dilated and widened as he turned around to get the first glimpse of his ex-girlfriend since they had broken up. The whole group was engulfed into silence at what they knew was going to be the most awkward meeting ever. All accept one……

"Hiya! I don't believe we've met, I'm Carrie, Seth's girlfriend." Carrie's perky voice seemed to echo throughout the hallway.

Summer's cheery expression fell from her face as she looked to her right to see Seth staring at her almost apprehensively; she looked back to Carrie trying with all her might to put on her best fake smile, "Hey!" was all she could come up with and she wondered briefly if Seth knew it was false. She took in the girls appearance, red wavy hair, piercing blue eyes, a crooked smile, all topped off with a figure even she would die for. Basically, she thought sadly, this girl had everything that Summer didn't.

She was about to carry on the forced conversation when something caught her eye. Their hands were entwined intimately, together. She instantly wondered if God was out to get her, when she felt the prickling of tears begin to sting her eyes. Realising she was still staring intently at their hands she tore her gaze away to see three confused glances watching her, the other, belonging to her life long best friend, just looked sympathetic as the realisation obviously came to her at what the significance of today meant. Not able to explain her actions she turned and walked away just as quickly as she had come.

The group was set in an uncomfortable silence when Marissa decided to break it, "I'm just gonna go do the best friend thing…" Just as she was about to set off in the same direction as Summer, she felt a strong hand grab her arm forcing her to turn back, expecting to see Ryan she put on a small smile of assurance only to be changed to one of surprise when she saw Seth staring back at her.

He quickly let go and explained himself, "D'you think it'll be alright if I go?" he questioned with genuine concern and worry laced in his voice.

"Seth, don't do this to her, she's already hurting as it is, it may come as a bit of a shock, but yes, you had a major influence in her life. It's gonna take a while for her to get used to you not being there for her."

"I know that, but we can still talk, be friends! I just wanna see how she is."

Marissa sighed and wondered briefly whether she should give him a piece of her mind, but looking up at his wide, innocent eyes she couldn't do it, "I can tell you how she is," she had to at least make an attempt to stop him, she knew the last thing her best friend needed was to talk to the boy who had broken her heart, but she could feel her wall crumbling hopelessly around her.

"Please Marissa, you know just as well as I do that we need to talk. We're not gonna get anywhere if we keep using you and Ryan as our go-to guys. Just please, I'm begging you, let me go talk to her."

Marissa sighed again, giving in, "Fine, but don't say I didn't warn you!"

Seth was about to take off when Carries interrupted, "I'm sorry, but am I missing something her?" she asked turning to Seth.

"Baby, I promise I'll explain everything you need to know later, I just really need to go," Seth pleaded with her.

Her expression changed and relented and within seconds Seth was out of sight, without so much as a goodbye, let alone a goodbye kiss.

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Seth ran frantically through the school building trying to determine which way Summer would have gone, wondering briefly whether she would have even bothered to stay in school. As soon as this thought entered his head he knew exactly where to go to find her, their place had always been sacred to them, it wasn't uber romantic but it meant a lot to both of them and soon enough any time he needed to think he was led there. He ran to his locker to find his discarded skateboard and began to ride to the place he knew his heart would always take him.

Approaching his final destination he stopped instantly when he saw her silhouette in the distance. She looked as if she was crying and he couldn't help but curse himself for hurting her once again. He didn't plan for it to happen, it was just one of those rare coincidences that you never want to occur, his ex-girlfriend meets his new one on the day of their would be six month anniversary, he knew the moment he stepped out of bed this morning that it would be a hard day for both of them.

He observed her carefully, getting a long look at the girl who had claimed his heart for almost 10 years. She was hunched over, constantly rubbing her eyes trying to wipe away what he assumed were tears. Her hair was blowing from the light wind and she looked more beautiful than ever. He knew from that moment that it would never be over for them.

He moved towards her cautiously, not sure where he stood, and gently whispered her name.

She looked up carefully, "Cohen?"

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Not really sure about this chapter, but I said I'd try and get better with updating, and a week ain't too shabby! As always, please review and I'll love you forever!