Changes Chapter 11: The Conversation Pt 2, an o.c. fanfic

Thanks to YellyBelly and hjj48jc42 for your reviews. Here's chapter 11.

"So, tonight was fun." Seth said as he and Marissa pulled into his driveway.

"Yeah it was." Marissa agreed. "The Killers were awesome." She took a small pause, to let a contented smile appear on her face. "And what happened today, that was awesome too."

Seth turned towards Marissa, the same smile apparent in his features. He slowly leaned across and lightly kissed her. When they pulled apart, they just gazed at each other. Both had been surprised by the direction their relationship had gone in, but it was a good surprise.

"Earlier, outside the diner," Marissa started, "when I was waiting for you to come out, I remembered something from years ago."

"Oh yeah? What was that?" his hand intertwining itself with hers.

"A conversation we had in the 5th Grade. I was crying because of my Mom and the way my life was and you came over and comforted me. I wasn't even that nice to you but it didn't matter. You told me that you'll always be there for me if I needed it."

Seth looked towards their hands and then at Marissa. "I can't believe you remember that."

"At the time I thought you were just being nice, coz I was a girl crying, but you weren't. You really meant it, didn't you?"

Seth once again looked at their hands, this time for longer, slightly embarrassed by what she was saying. Marissa moved closer to him, touching his face affectionately, making his face look up. She looked deep into his eyes, making sure he understood her sincerity and gratitude, before placing a soft kiss onto his lips.

"Do you want to come in? Maybe watch a movie, or something." he asked after the embrace, their noses still slightly touching.

"Ok," she replied quickly.

Seth got out of the car first, walking around to Marissa's side and opening her door. She got out, his hand already taking hold of hers, and made their way up to his house.

Once inside the house, Marissa made her way to the newly acquired couch in the Cohen family area and sat down. Seth went into the kitchen, and gathered an array of snacks for them to eat during the movie.

"So what movie do you want to watch?" he asked Marissa on his return, his arms filled with delicious snacks.

She got up and walked over to the DVD collection compiled next to the TV.

"This one is one of my favorites." She said, showing Seth her choice.

"When Harry Met Sally it is then." He said smiling.

"Cool." She lent down and placed the DVD in the player and walked over to where he was standing. She wrapped her arms around his waist and kissed him, more passionately than they had kissed before. His hand held her face as the kiss became gradually more intense. She opened her lips and let his tongue explore her mouth. They continued as they fell into the couch, crushing some of the chip packets that had been put their moments earlier.

The kiss consumed them so much that they were unaware of a light being switched on. There standing by the stairs was Sandy, watching in shock and amazement.

"Uh-um." He coughed loudly.

Seth and Marissa quickly pulled apart from each other, startled by the interruption.

"Oh, hey Dad." Seth said, embarrassment lining his voice as he quickly got to his feet.

"Seth. Marissa."

"Hey Sandy." Marissa said trying to fix her tasselled hair. She looked at her watch, using the time as an excuse to leave the awkwardness. "Oh, it's getting late. I should…."

"Oh yeah. I'll see you to the door." Seth said following Marissa who was already moving.

"I'll call you tomorrow." Marissa said before opening the door.

"Alright. Can't wait." Seth replied as he leant forward and kissed her sweetly on the cheek.

"Bye."

Once the door was shut, Seth turned round to see his father, whose eyebrows were so high up his forehead, they were almost detached from his face.