And Then There's You
Chapter 3 - Golden Touch
A/N: I do not own the O.C or the song 'Golden Touch' by Razorlight.

I know a girl with the golden touch
She's got enough, she's got too much
But I know, you wouldn't mind
You could have it all if you wanted
You could have it all if it mattered so much

Kirsten and Sandy looked from Seth to Summer and back again waiting for an explanation. Summer was turning redder by the second but that was nothing compared to Seth. They struggled for a way out of the situation.
"Uh...we came home to get some books for some research." Seth invented on the spot.
Sandy raised his eyebrows disbelievingly but there was a ghost of a smirk on his face.
"Your mum and I were about to head out Seth. Make sure you get back to school soon."
Kirsten didn't look at all impressed and shot Seth the look that Sandy knew meant that they would have to talk about this later. Neverthless she allowed Sandy to help her with her coat and shepherd out of the house.
Seth and Summer's breathing didn't return to normal until they heard the car pull of the drive way.

But then all they know is how to put you down
When you're there, they're your friend
But then when you're not around
They say, 'Oh, she's changed'
We know what they mean
Well they mean, they're just jealous
Because they never do the things
That they wish that they could do so well

Summer looked at Seth in surprise, if it had been her father thing would have been very different to say the least. Seth's reaction was similar and he embraced Summer with a laugh.

"I can't believe how easy that was." Summer agreed, laughing as well.
Seth helped her out of her coat and hung it up with his to dry. He lead her through to the Poolhouse.

"Marissa's swimsuit?" Summer asked as she took off her shoes and socks.
Seth disappeared for a few minutes and Summer absentmindedly ran her toes through the water thinking about how surreal the day had been.
"Found it!" Seth announced loudly startling Summer so much that she that nearly fell into the pool.
"Cohen!" She shrieked giving him a glare that he was quite accustomed to. He smiled sheepishly back at her and held up the swimsuit.
"Thanks." She replied taking it from his as she walked to one of the changing cubicles, she couldn't help but smile at the expression on his face.

That kind of girl, yes she's never alone
You leave a thousand messages on her phone
But you know you never get through
And you could have it all if you wanted, girl
You could have it all if it matters to you

Kirsten was quiet as Sandy reversed the car out of the drive and onto the road. She wondered what her husband had had in mind just now and what he was hiding from her. She didn't like to mention it yet, she needed the timing to be right. Sandy looked across at her and noticed that she hadn't spoken since they left the house and was concerned.
"Are you okay?" He asked his wife.
"Yeah." Kirsten replied. "Why?"
"You just seem rather quiet that's all." Sandy told her.
"Oh and that makes such a change does it?" She asked jokingly.
Sandy looked over and smiled at her. "You know what I mean."
"I'm just wondering about what was going on with Seth and Summer Roberts back there." Kirsten told him.
"Oh." Sandy paused knowing he couldn't avoid the subject any longer. "I'm not ignoring what they're doing by skipping school but I know how Seth feels about Summer and I just think we should let it happen just this once."
There wasn't much that Kirsten could say to that.
"You're too soft on him you know, and Ryan." She didn't say it unkindly.
"Sorry, I just want what's best for them."
"I know." Kirsten replied and they completed the rest of their journey in a friendly silence.

But then all they know is how to put you down
When you're there, they're your friend
But then when you're not around
They say, 'Oh, she's changed'
Oh we know what that means
Well it means they're just jealous
But they'll never do the things
That they wish that they could do so well

Seth went into the other cubicle and changed into his swimming trunks. He was ready long before Summer and edged into the water which was refreshingly warm after the cold rain outside. He swam a few lengths and then sat on the edge of the pool and waited for Summer.
"I'd forgotten how God damn skinny Marissa is!" Summer exclaimed banging open the cubicle door.
Seth smirked. "You look beautiful." He said wading across the pool in order to help Summer into the water.
"Hey! Don't you dare splash me!" She screamed as she let Seth take her hand and help her in. "Ooh it's warm." She added.
Seth smiled and noticed how close they were again. He leant into kiss her but she escaped from him giggling.
"Don't think that will make me get my hair wet again!"
Seth looked at her mischievously. "Oh really?"
"Don't even think about it Cohen!"
"About what?" He asked, as if butter wouldn't melt.
She eyed him suspiciously seconds before he lunged forwards enveloping her in his arms in a huge hug. Summer opened her mouth to scream but thought better of it as she saw how close the pool water was getting. Finally she gave in and wrapped her arms around his neck and let him kiss her.
"You still okay with this?" Seth asked, still nervous about taking Summer's way of life away from her.
Summer found his lips again and deepened the kiss.
"What's there not to be okay with?" She asked.

I saw my girl with the golden touch
Give 'em a taste but not too much
I just can't listen to the words of fools
I don't give away too much
Someone will need your golden touch

"Do you think we should get out?" Seth asked grudgingly a while later. "In case Mum and Dad come back."
"Good point!" Summer replied, eager to not have to go through that again.
They climbed out of the pool and got dressed in the cubicles before meeting back again.
"Don't you think it's gonna look a bit suspicious what with your swimming things in the wash and our wet hair?" Summer asked cautiously.
"Possibly." Seth considered. "We'll worry about that later, yeah?"
"'Kay." Summer replied, smiling as she took his hand and they walked out to the car.
"Anywhere you want to go?" Seth asked.
Summer shook her head. "Wherever." She smiled looking at him in a way that made Seth melt exactly the same way the Summer did everytime she looked into those chocolate brown eyes.

Because all they know is how to put you down
When you're there, they're your friend
And then when you're not around
They say, 'Oh, she's changed'
And we know what that means
Well it means they're just jealous
But they'll never do the things
That they wish that they could do so well

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