Title: Everybody's Changing

Summary: A Ryan/Marissa fic. Set summer before/early S3, and the summers after.

Rating: T

Disclaimer: I own nothing, characters and sections of plots are from the writers and producers of the show.

AN: This is my first attempt at writing a fanfic- so please go easy on me. Reviews are appreciated; I'm always up for advice and new opinions.

Two Years Later...

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Seth and Summer leaned in placing a sweet kiss on each others' lips and sealing the deal. They walked back down the aisle barely able to contain their happiness.

Marissa grinned at the beaming couple, not believing that they were actually married. It was so strange seeing two of her best friends from high school getting hitched when they had still had another year of college to go. The other bridesmaids and groomsmen started following the newlyweds down the aisle in pairs. Marissa walked and met Ryan at the edge of the first row pews and linked her arm with his.

Last week she had flown into Newport from New York to help Summer with the last minute wedding preparations. This was the first time she had seen Ryan in the past 2 years. They had hung out that summer as friends- just like old times. Of course when they were on opposite sides of the country they drifted out of touch, relying on the next summer to reconnect. But last year Marissa didn't return to Newport but was on vacation with Summer instead. They hotel hopped through Europe picking up designer clothes and cute boys (well okay only she did, Summer was committed to Seth), enjoying a temporarily carefree lifestyle.

So now here she was again face to face with Ryan.

"Hey," Marissa said hugging him tightly as they reached the hallway outside the room where the vows were held.

"Hey, yourself," Ryan grinned. "You look beautiful."

"Thanks. I knew I could rely on Summer to not pick hideous bridesmaid dresses."

They headed down the hall to the main reception area to take their seats at the table next to Seth and Summer who were smiling and holding hands while gazing lovingly into each other's eyes. Ryan had to hold him self back from his desperate want to grab Marissa's hand like they used to when they were a couple. After the first dance for the bride and groom, other couples were welcomed to come up and join them.

"You wanna dance?" Ryan asked offering his open hand out to Marissa.

She smiled and grabbed his hand as he led her out onto the dance floor. Ryan placed his hands on her waist as she wrapped her arms around his neck and placed her chin close to, but not resting, on his shoulder.

"I have to admit that I'm having major déjà vu here," Marissa joked.

He lightly laughed and noted, "Yeah, it's just like old times except now it's Seth and Summer's wedding instead of your mom and Caleb's. And this time, I'm not going anywhere."

She smiled and snuggled in closer to Ryan hoping that this meant that they were getting back together soon. The party wore on as the guests ate, chatted, and danced until the end when the newlyweds bid farewell to catch a flight to their honeymoon in Italy.

Marissa and Ryan walked stepped outside and walked the short distance to the pier.

They stood against the railing staring out into the dark ocean as a cool breeze reached them. Marissa let out a shiver and Ryan quickly took off his jacket and placed it on her shoulders.

"You know I always thought that as soon as I finished high school I'd get away from Newport. The whole lifestyle here just got so boring after 16 years," Marissa confessed. She paused, wondering if she should really tell him how she felt about him.

"And then you moved here, and suddenly this place didn't seem so bad. It's funny how things turned out. I got the chance to leave and now I wanted to stay- with you- more than anything."

Ryan glanced at her, wondering why she was pouring her heart out to him all the sudden.

"But I guess it doesn't matter. After all these years I'm back in Newport standing next to you," she grinned stepping closer to him.

Ryan felt like it was his turn to tell her a secret. "You know, I thought about you all the time after you left that summer before our senior year. And even the years after, I just couldn't get you off of my mind."

"Really? The exact same thing happened to me. I have to admit that I thought about you. About us. A lot," Marissa said moving slightly closer to him.

"And what conclusion did you come to?" he asked leaning closer to her with their faces just inches apart.

Her answer was to grab his chin and kiss him passionately. It had been a long time since she had felt his kiss on her lips and she was trying to soak in each second of it. Marissa pressed her self tighter against Ryan enjoying the warmth from his body.

She came up for breath and rested her forehead against Ryan's. It felt so good to finally let her emotions out.

"I love you," she whispered in his ear hoping that he still returned the feeling.

"I love you, too," he whispered back, as he smiled and kissed her again.

Ryan grabbed her hand, knowing that she wouldn't pull it back and softly suggested, "Hey, let's find somewhere more comfortable to hang out then leaning against the pier railing."

Marissa laughed and intertwined her fingers tightly with Ryan's. As they turned and started to walk in the direction of the pool house, they were face to face with a brown haired guy wearing a polo, khakis, and a confused expression.

"Shane?"

Sorry that chapter was so short, but I wanted to end it at that point in the story. I plan to update shortly and you guys will find out who this preppy guy named Shane is!

Thanks for reading and reviews are always welcomed :)