(A.N) Hey! Firstly, I'd just like to say thanks for the awesome reviews I got. Thanks everyone who reviewed! Secondly, Ava is a new character so if some of you are wondering if you should know her then you dont, I made her up.And finally,I'm glad you like April, she may not have a huge part now but later on she'll come into it more. I do love writing child characters!This chapter is very much of a flashback chapter. We're going to see Summer when she was in middle school.

Please forgive me if I get some things wrong in my stories, I do like to be as faithful to their American nationality and culture as I can be, to change it wouldn't be reaslistic, but I'm not American so some things may be wrong or unrealistic!

Anyways please review again, Thanks

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Forgotten Memories

The next morning, the four met at the diner for breakfast before school, it had become like a routine now. Seth and Ryan were always there first and Summer usually picked up Marissa on her was there or vice versa. They always seemed to have long talks about important things there now, its was like a pool-house for all four, a place where they could tell their best friends their worries and thoughts.

Today followed the routine, Seth and Ryan arrived first and were shortly joined by Summer and Marissa. They ordered their usual breakfasts and sat and talked.

"Hey Sum, I was found our old middle school yearbooks last night when I was cleaning out my closet. Do you remember that girl, Ava Walker?" Marissa sipped at her orange juice as Summer frowned.

"No, I don't. Why did she used to hang around with us?"

"I don't think so, its just I saw her picture and couldn't really place her. Its okay, I was just wondering."

"Ava Walker, didn't she used to play for the girls soccer team?" Seth asked, taking a bite of his toast.

"No that was Eve Farmer. Its weird because her name rings a bell. She probably made out with one of the football team and hung with us for like a week." Summer shrugged and sipped her coffee. Little did she know was that it was a totally different story…

Harbour Middle School 2002

"Bye daddy!" Summer waved at her Dad as he dropped her off outside school. She saw Marissa waiting for her by the entrance. Luke was stood next to her with one of his friends.

"Coop! Hi, oh my god I love your skirt!" Summer cried as she walked over to her friend.

"Thanks Sum, my dad bought it me!"

"Does he ever say no?" Marissa shrugged and smiled at a large group of girls who were approaching.

"Hi guys!" Summer grinned, going to hug a couple of them.

"Oh yeah, party this Friday at mine, my Dad's actually letting me use the beach house for the first time!" Holly grinned at everybody who consequently whooped and cheered.

"Oh my gosh, look at the state of that," one of the girls said snottily spying a small mousy haired girl walking up to the entrance.

"Oh, it's Ava Walker. She's been wearing the same jeans for a week now, ew!" Summer laughed. The girls all laughed along, except Marissa who'd walked off with Luke. But they all fell silent as she walked past them.

"I have an idea!" a tall blonde girl who was in the grade above Summer grinned, "Hey Ava!" she called.

"Beth what are you doing?" Holly whispered harshly.

"Leave it to me," Beth replied in an undertone, "Come here a sec!" Ava stared in disbelief at the girls who were now all smiling back, playing along.

"Do you have a Trig book I could borrow, I totally left mine in my other Dolce bag?" Beth smiled. Ava, blinked hard and muttered a yes before delving into her navy backpack. After a couple of minutes, Ava pulled out the right textbook and handed it to Beth.

"Oh thanks sweetie! You're a life saver!" The sarcasm in Beth's voice was blatantly obvious. Ava turned to walk back away but was stopped.

"Hold up a sec Ava!" Beth called, slowly edging towards the grassed area which was slightly muddy from the sprinklers. From that moment everyone in the front courtyard was watching. Ava looked on in horror as Beth tore out a chunk of the book and dropped it into the puddle of mud on the grass.

"Ooopsie!" Beth grinned. Every kid in the courtyard watched in disbelief as Beth tossed in the remainder of the book, turning to walk back to her friends when she had done, tossing her shiny blonde hair.

Ava ran over to the puddle, trying to recover her book as the courtyard burst into laughter. Beth high-fived Holly and the whole group of girls shrieked with laughter as Ava got covered in mud.

"Hey looks like you'll have to actually wash you're jeans now!" Holly cried giving rise to more laughter. Summer stood back from the group a little, she laughed along with her friends even though what Beth had done was wrong. But she didn't want to be Ava, she'd much rather laugh along with her friends than ruin her reputation.

"Come on girls, we have a party to plan!" Holly grinned, linking Summer's arm and leading the group up to the main building. Summer glanced back and saw Ava still trying to rescue her book. What she had managed to recover was wet and soggy. A tear ran down her cheek but she wiped it away, stuffing the ruined book into her backpack and stalking off to the bathroom.

"Kay guys, see you later!" Summer flashed her pearly whites at the guys she'd just been talking to. The guys smiled and walked away leaving Summer leant casually against the lockers. She turned to walk to hers which was only a couple down from where she stood. Summer's long manicured fingers swept over the dial as she entered her combination.

She opened the metal door revealing her locker which she'd recently decked out in pink and white. A large mirror hung on the back of the door so she whipped out her lip-gloss, deciding to apply a coat before French.

As she slicked the clear gloss over her lips, in the reflection she saw Ava chasing Mr Edwards, the Trig teacher. She was holding her ruined book in her hands. Summer stopped to watch them.

"Please Sir! It wasn't my fault I…"

"Really? Then what happened?" Mr Edwards turned to face her, his face looked unforgiving.

"I, I…"

"Ava, what happened to your book?"

"I dropped it, in the mud," she replied quietly. Summer bit her lip, why didn't she tell him what happened? Why was she lying?

"Well it was a mistake. Those books cost $17, I expect you to replace it by tomorrow."

Ava tried to protest but Mr Edwards was having none of it. She shrugged, defeated and nodded. He nodded and strode down the corridor. Ava looked at her book, before drifting over to the trash can and dumping it in it. As Ava walked past Summer, Summer smiled. Ava simply glared back. 'There was just no pleasing some people' Summer thought.

As she slammed her locker shut, Holly appeared behind her.

"Hey Hol, ready for French?" Summer asked happily.

"Sure, we have to plan my party though, I was thinking of inviting the football team and the water polo team. What do you think?" Summer smiled weakly as Holly led her away, jabbering about how much liquor she could steal from her parents.

A lunch, Summer sat in her usual seat, with all the girls including Marissa which meant Luke and his friends would sit with them. It usually meant the girls all bitched about one girl, most likely Ava, and the guys all made fun of Seth Cohen. Ava sat by herself by the window, a large circle of emptiness surrounding her. Seth usually went to his bench outside to escape Luke. Today was no different. Holly and Beth pointed and laughed at Ava while the other girls joined in. Marissa was too occupied with Luke today; she always tried to find a way not to join in with the girls and their bitching.

"Oh my gosh I have the best idea ever!" A brunette called Natalie cried to the group as she sipped at her diet coke. She gestured for them all to lean inwards.

"We invite Ava to Holly's party!"

"What? No way!" Holly protested.

"No you don't understand! When she comes we can play like a prank on her or something. It'll be totally awesome!" Natalie nodded, smiling but looking very devious.

"Nat, you're a genius!" Beth exclaimed. Everyone nodded in agreement. Summer sat back a little, they were pushing it too far but she had to play along. Natalie jumped up, walking over to Ava.

"Hi Ava!" she grinned, sitting beside her.

"Uh, hi," Ava replied.

"So, there's a party on Friday and everyone's going to be there so I figured it was only fair to invite you," Natalie said quickly. Ava sat back in disbelief.

"Really?" she choked.

"Sure! What do you say?"

"Uh, I guess so."

"Super! So be there for about 9pm, here's the address." Natalie whipped out a piece of paper that she'd just written Holly's address on.

Ava stared at in shock and was lost for words as Natalie got up and strutted back to her seat. She was in such a daze that she didn't see her high five Holly and the girls collapse into hushed giggles. Summer laughed along but couldn't get rid of the bad feeling in the pit of her stomach.

Friday arrived in a flash and the whole grade was talking about Holly's party. It was going to be the place to be. Ava was really looking forward to it, she finally felt accepted. She decide to try to stay away from Beth and if it was bad she could just leave. She had to take this chance, if she didn't she'd never have any friends.

Besides, Marissa Cooper had always been nice to her in the past, maybe she could hang with her. Ava had worn her new dolce pants and a Donna Karen top that her Dad had bought her last week. She had a closet full of gorgeous clothes but she never got the chance to wear them. Tonight could change everything though.

Summer smoothed out the creases in her pretty vintage camisole. As she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, Summer couldn't help but worry slightly about tonight. The prank planned was awful. It was going to really hurt Ava and Summer felt terrible just to stand by and watch it happen, but she had to.

The worry was just temporary though, she knew that as soon as she'd get there, she'd be happy. Just hanging around with Marissa and Luke, maybe walk on the beach. Whatever happened tonight, she'd have a good time. Summer took a deep breath and bit her lip. Tonight could change everything.

"Okay, so are we ready girls?" Natalie said to the group surrounding her. It was 10.30 and the party was in full swing. Summer was stood by the group uneasily. Marissa had gone off with Luke leaving Summer alone. This was exactly what she didn't want.

Beth had brought a few of her sister's friends who were in high school and they'd gotten really wasted. Ava had already arrived and was mingling with the guests happily, but that was all about to change.

"Kay, Plan Take Down Skank is in action!" Holly whooped. Suddenly, Beth ran to the bathroom, clutching her stomach.

"Oh my god!" Natalie ran after her and the two didn't emerge until Holly stalked over angrily, banging on the door. Natalie slid around the door, looking uncomfortable.

"She's not gonna be able to do it, she's totally wasted and can't even stand up. She's hurled out her guts!" Natalie said dramatically.

"Okay…" Holly scratched her head, scanning the room, "Summer!" Summer jumped slightly and walked over to them.

"What's up?"

"We need you to help us…"

Oh god, why was she going to do this? After Beth's early departure, Summer had been drafted in to help. Even though she really didn't want to. All her friends were winking at her, pushing her to kick off the prank.

She was the crucial person, without her the plan would be ruined. Unless she did her job, Ava wouldn't be humiliated. Summer bit her lip. She had to or else her life would be ruined and she'd be sitting with Ava on Monday. No, she couldn't do that to herself.

'Keep that thought in your head," she thought to herself, "You're sitting with Ava and your friends are laughing at you."

Summer watched as Holly called over Ava. Everything was in slow motion. Ava walking over, oblivious to everything and Summer poised to attack. She inhaled sharply and closed her eyes, 'do it for yourself!' she told herself. Summer lunged forward and tipped her glass which was full, over Ava's head. The room went silent as Ava screamed, the ice cold water trickling down her back.

Summer stared in shock.

What had she done? Holly laughed and rammed Ava into the pack of girls who did the same as Summer, some throwing food at her. They were pulling at her hair and her high pitched cries struck into Summer like lightening. Summer ran for the door, she sprinted out of the house and ran as fast as she could to the beach, trying to get as far away as possible. When she could no longer hear the music, Summer collapsed on the sand, tears streaming down her cheeks. How could she do that to Ava? Why did she do it? Why?

Summer sat up in her bed, a cold sweat matting her air to her forehead. She leapt out of bed and ran over to her mirror. She was seventeen again. It had all been a dream. Wait, no it hadn't. That had really happened. It was just a flashback.

She remembered now. How Marissa had brought up Ava today at the diner. How she'd thought about her all day. And the flashback she'd just had. That awful, awful thing she did. It all came flooding back to her now and Summer sat on her bed, the same guilt washing over her. How could she forget that? She must have made herself forget it.

She fell back onto her pillows and every time she closed her eyes she heard Ava's cries. It was going to be a long night…