Chapter 2:

Marissa stood behind the counter watching the costumers roll into the diner. She had a closing shift and it was going to be a long night. She had too many things on her mind to try and act polite, which meant less tips, and she needed the money. She looked down to her stomach and sighed, why did this have to happen.

Summer walked in and sat right in front of. Whether or not Marissa wanted to talk about she was here for her. She smiled at her friend who was already getting her usual. They just stood in silence for awhile.

"The worse part is I don't even know if I love either of them anymore…" Marissa said out of the blue. She hated Ryan for not having faith in her. She hated him for being with Kaitlin. Why couldn't he return her phone calls anymore? Then there was Johnny. She didn't even know if she ever loved him. He was more like a brother to her than a boyfriend. She sighed. She had so many things to say to both men but didn't have the courage to talk to either.

Summer took a drink of her diet soda thinking about what to say. She had seen Marissa get into some pretty big shit, but this topped it all. "Talk to Ryan… You guys can work it out. You always do." Summer suggested as she covered her mouth.

Ryan and Kaitlin were on a double date with Seth and Taylor. While Ryan and Kaitlin looked happy lost in one another, the other couple was miserable. Taylor kept rolling her eyes every time Seth opened his mouth. Seth just looked miserable yet happy at the same time.

"At least there's hope for you," Marissa said jokingly as she walked over to the table they all sat down at. It was obvious that Kaitlin was just trying to piss her off, because when she saw Marissa she'd be all over Ryan. Right now she was kissing him innocently. Marissa rolled her eyes as she stood at the end of the table.

"Yeah Marissa," Seth said trying to make conversation. He wanted out of this date so badly he'd settle for leaving with her. He made a mistake. He wanted Summer back. Taylor didn't understand him. He gave her a little friendship and she went crazy.

"Seth I think you have to go to the bathroom… Don't worry burger, strawberry shake, and extra fries," Marissa hinted as she looked toward the counter where Summer just got up to go to the bathroom. If she couldn't fix her own love life, she could at least fix her best friend's. She looked at Taylor who was writing on a napkin with lipstick.

"Don't worry Taylor… I'll tell him, don't want to waste such a beautiful color. You should try the dating service. I'm sure they can find someone who meets your every need," Marissa said. She smiled as Taylor nodded and left. There were only two more costumers to deal with.

"Hey sis," Kaitlin said in a sarcastic term. She hated Marissa for being her older sister. She hated all the attention Marissa would get instead of her. For once she had something Marissa wanted but couldn't have. She ran her hand through Ryan's hair teasingly.

"Do you guys want anything or what?" Marissa asked growing impatient. She didn't know if she could take this all night. This was the last thing she needed, her sister showing up just to hurt her.

She turned away to the spot that was occupied by Summer and wiped a few of the tears that had started falling. She turned back and smiled waiting for the response. She was just going to have to get used to not having him…

"Sure we'll just have some cheesy fries," Kaitlin said. "Oh! And a milkshake with two straws please." She grinned at Marissa making sure Ryan didn't see. She was having too much fun playing around. She didn't love Ryan; she could hardly stand him… She wanted a hot surfer boy with shaggy hair, but he like all men wanted Marissa.

Marissa looked at Ryan who was silent. He just wasn't going to talk to her. It was like they haven't been through anything together. She closed her eyes and walked away. She put the order up for the cook and started working on the milkshake. She could see Summer and Seth arguing out of the corner of her eye. Then there was crying and hugging. Smiling she walked back over to the table of horror with their order.

"Thanks," Kaitlin said as she started to blow in Ryan's ear knowing it hit the right spot. She got him turned on and her sister mad all in one blow. She was almost tempted to just rip all of his clothes off and show her sister what she was missing.

Marissa sighed. It was going to be a slow night. Ryan and Kaitlin were her only costumers and Summer wasn't here for comfort. She needed to talk to Johnny, but she wouldn't know what to say.

She looked out the window of the diner and froze in pure horror. Speak of the devil; there he was with a girl she recognized from the beach. She just shrugged it off hoping it was a friendly conversation about the upcoming surf contest. She looked away for a split second, and she caught him kissing her. She froze…. That couldn't be Johnny. Not the one man that preached they were soul mates. That man wouldn't cheat on her.

She started crying not knowing what else to do. Everything in her life was falling apart. It wasn't like she could run out there and start yelling at him. The worse part was that she was happy he was with another girl. She wanted him to move on. The only person she cared about was in this diner with her at this very moment.

"Waitress! I believe our order is ready," Kaitlin said in between kisses with Ryan. She was just happy to see her cry. She wanted her sister to feel the pain she had felt her entire life.

Marissa grabbed the cheesy fries walked over there without thinking about anything and dumped them all over Kaitlin's lap. She never said a word. She just through her apron to the floor looked at the cook and stormed out. She needed to get away. She needed a drink. At this point she didn't care about the stupid baby in her stomach. She just needed to escape reality.

She walked up to the Bait shop bar and sat down waiting for the bartender to come take her order. She sat there debating if she should just have a straight shot of tequila or if she should jut leave.

"Hey there, pretty face, what's wrong," She heard that familiar voice say. The only person she had ever loved as much as she loved Ryan, but she left, didn't she?

"Alex?" Marissa said looking up. She didn't know what to say. She wanted to say so many things to her. Things such as I'm sorry and I love you.

"What is it…? I'll beat him up if he hurt you!"

Marissa laughed at the excitement in Alex's voice. She looked so happy her face was glowing. She smiled and ordered a Shirley Temple. She could talk to Alex about everything.

"I'm pregnant," Marissa stated as she watched Alex make her drink. She just looked at the shock on Alex's face wondering if she wanted her to go on.

"Does he know?" She handed Marissa her drink. She leaned over the bar and gave her a hug. She hated what happened between them, but that was the past and she had moved on.

"NO!"

"Sweetie..."

"He's dating my fucking sister and doesn't even answer my phone calls. Even if I wanted to tell him I couldn't"

"I don't know what to say."

"It was my fault. I shot Trey! I got kicked out of Harbor. I had to go that cheat shit of a school and meet Johnny. I was the one with the confused emotions! I was the one who gave my love to someone else."

"Yeah you are pretty good at that…"

"Alex… I… I never meant to hurt you."

"I'm better now. I have a new girlfriend. We're happy and we both hate you rich bitches from Newport, and by that I mean we both have exes here."

"Who is it?"

"Anna."

Marissa spit out her drink. The Anna that fought over Seth. The Anna that left because she couldn't have the man she loved. It was like Alex could turn any woman into a lesbian. She also laughed because they both lost Cohen to Summer.

"Wow!" Was all that Marissa could say.

"Yeah… Anyways…"

"He left me because he thought I loved Johnny. I half believed it myself. But I don't I never did. He has always been a brother type love. I could tell him anything and I knew he'd listen. After Trey that was all I needed was someone to listen."

"You know what? Why don't you swing by here during the day tomorrow? Anna and I will treat you to lunch and we'll help you through this."

"You'd still help me after everything that happened." Marissa asked as she was lost for words. She loved Alex because she had a pure heart. If she wasn't in love with Ryan, Alex would be the one she wanted to spend her life with.

"I'll always have a place for you in my heart, but we're busy now and I can't exactly talk."

Marissa nodded and walked away. Somehow knowing that Alex was back in town just made life a lot easier. She missed Alex. She didn't understand how she could just let her walk out of her life.