I love all of you guys so much! You are the best reviewers ever!

If any of you thought it was kind of dumb that Summer's dad wanted to actually kill Seth, I'm sorry. It was kind of far stretched, but you have to understand that Neil Roberts would do anything to save his reputation and to have the best for his daughter. Anyways… this is how I write so I hope you still like the story.

Xoxo

Rachel

p.s. in case you thought that Summer and Marlee are roommates they aren't, they're just friends who always hang out at each other's apartments

Matt stared at Seth, mouth open in complete awe. He was obviously not expecting something like that. He cleared is throat. "Um, wow, buddy, man, dude, I'm so sorry." He was lost for words, something that Matt, just like Seth, never was.

"Yeah, well… I guess that part of me really regrets leaving. I mean I loved her so much, and after seeing her tonight…"

Matt just nodded, placing his hand on Seth's shoulder in understanding.

"I guess I really fucked things up didn't I?"

Matt paused before he answered. "You did nothing wrong man. I mean I guess that you could have written to her, or at least explained why you left, but the guy threatened to kill you. I mean I don't even know what I'd do in a situation like that."

Seth looked down as he shook his head slightly. "I want to explain it to her. I want her to just give me a chance."

"I think it's too late for that bro."

Seth looked up and locked eyes with Matt. "She was still wearing the ring," he whispered, and looked back down.

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"Sum! Sum, wait up!" Marlee yelled, running to catch up with Summer who was now speed walking at an insane speed.

Summer stopped once Marlee caught up to her and turned around to face her. Her cheeks were blotched with mascara, eyes red from the tears. Marlee had never seen her like this. Summer was always so strong and independent. Now here she was crying her eyes out in public.

"I h..hate him Mar! He thinks he can just waltz back in here and everything will be ok again?"

"Sum, he didn't just 'waltz back in.' He didn't even know that you were coming tonight! He really did seem to want to tell you something." Marlee said softly.

"I don't give a shit! The little bitch left me after 6 years together and for no reason whatsoever. He didn't write, didn't call, and didn't give one explanation for why he left, again!" By now Summer's words were coming out in huge, racked sobs.

Marlee linked her arm in Summer's and pulled her close in a tight hug. "Listen Sum, we'll get through this."

They continued walking in silence until they reached Summer's apartment.

"Summer, I want to be a good friend about all of this. I really want to take your side; but I can't do that until you give him a chance to explain—"

"But Mar—"

Marlee shook her head. "Let me finish." "Seth Cohen may have hurt you in the past. He may have done things so awful that you want to kill him, but maybe he has a reason Sum. Maybe you're just not letting him explain. I saw the way he looked at you in the car when you yelled at him. His eyes were filled with sadness. He was lost in you; he probably still even loves you! Just give him a chance."

Summer let out a sigh. "Marissa, Ryan and Jesse are coming to the premier of the Pact, I guess I'll get Ryan to make Cohen come too." And with that she walked up the stairs and through the door, leaving Marlee outside.

'Who the hell is Jesse?' Marlee wondered before hailing a cab back to her apartment.

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Seth was woken by a very loud and a very annoying ringing sound in his ear. He sat up slowly rubbing his temples, but the ringing wouldn't go away. He looked over and realized that it was the phone ringing. Damn, he drank way to much last night.

"Yeah?" he answered, surprised at how hoarse his voice sounded.

"Hey Seth."

"Ry, what's going on bro?"

"Um… nothing. I heard about the thing with Summer." Ryan said after a pause.

Seth let his head fall back. He had forgotten about last night's events until right then. "Yeah who told you? Marissa?"

"Mhm. Anyways, Summer wanted us to get you to come to her premiere. So will you come?"

"I don't know man— wait, Summer asked?" Seth was surprised. The last he had heard was that Summer wanted nothing to do with him.

"Yeah, she told Marissa that she wanted to talk to you. Those are all the details I was allowed to hear."

Seth ran his fingers through his hair. "Alright fine. What time is it at?"

"It starts at 7. You should really be there."

"Yeah, yeah. So you and Marissa will be there?"

"Yes, and Jesse."

"Right! Your kid! How old is he now?"

"Umm Jesse is 3 and a half."

"I can't believe it! Wow, can't wait to see him tonight. Does he look more like you or Riss?"

"Umm neither really." Ryan sounded eager to get off of this topic. "Listen, we'll see you there tonight."

"Ok bye man."

"Bye."

Seth put the phone back on his table and out his head back on the pillow. This was going to be an interesting night.

Anyways your reviews have been spectacular so far. If you are confused at all you may ask any question you like! Sorry it's so short. More to come soon.

Thanks!

- Rachel