A/N I'm so sorry guys that is has been SO long since I last posted but I'm back at school now and I've started my GCSEs so I have SO much homework and now some fun Science coursework to get through! Joy of joys! So basically I've had hardly ANY time to write anything but I managed to scrape a few minutes yesterday to write this, it's not my best but hopefully it will satisfy you for now as the good parts are still to come! A lot drama (I know even MORE drama!) coming up in future parts so keep your eyes peeled! I hope you like it and please review!

Thanks!

Ryan smiled down at his daughter as he zipped her coat up to her neck and carefully put a pink bobble hat on her head. She giggled as it slipped over her eyes and reached to pull it up. Ryan grinned and pulled it up.

"There you are!" He said happily making Ellie giggle again. He placed her in the stroller and buckled her in because she had a habit of trying to escape. He could hear heels clicking against the marble floor behind him and he smiled to himself as he felt arms slip around his waist and a chin resting on his shoulder.

"Hey." Marissa whispered softly her head resting on his shoulder, her breath tickling Ryan's ear.

"Hey to yourself." He replied turning his head slightly so he could kiss her softly on the cheek. He could smell her sweet perfume and the fruity smell of hair and he breathed it in deeply.

"So Ellie's all set I see…pink hat! Wow, pink is SO in at the moment!" Marissa said leaning down in front of Ellie and smiling as she flicked the bobble on top of the hat causing Ellie to giggle.

"Um I don't think she really cares that much about fashion right now Marissa." Ryan said sceptically but with a small smile at the same time. Marissa gasped in mock indignation and clutched her chest.

"Ryan! Of course she does, see how happy she is because you finally dressed her in a matching outfit. God men know nothing!" She said teasingly with a grin her blue eyes sparkling as Ellie shifted impatiently in her pushchair.

"Hey, come on we're not that bad!" He said defensively as she stood up and looked him in the eyes. She rolled her eyes dramatically and drew slightly closer.

"I suppose not…you do have some uses." She whispered huskily before kissing him quickly. Ryan slipped his arms around her waist hugging her slim body close to his. Their lips met again and Marissa felt his soft lips against his and slipped her tongue inside before wrapping her arms around his neck, she felt shivers and goose-bumps dance across her skin as she relaxed into his arms feeling her heart pounding and rushing in her ears. As Ellie let out a small squeal they reluctantly pulled away. Ryan smiled apologetically before kneeling down in front of Ellie.

"What's the matter eh?" He asked softly noticing tears forming in his daughter's eyes. She squealed again and reached out across the room opening and closing her fingers. Ryan turned around and spotted Share Bear lying on the floor a few metres away. He sighed and rolled his eyes.

"What happened to Share Bear?" He asked picking the bear up and catching a grinning Marissa's eye as he handed the bear to Ellie who took it and held it tightly.

"Dwopped it." Ellie said. Marissa smiled and linked arms with Ryan who had already started to push the stroller towards the door.

"You know the whole devoted Dad thing is so hot." She said. Ryan grinned.

"You want to go to the park Ellie?" Marissa asked as Ryan opened the door. Ellie squealed in delight as they headed out the door causing both Marissa and Ryan to laugh. Marissa smiled to herself as they walked down the drive together…almost like a family. Even though she had only known Ellie for about a week or two she already felt like she was a part of her life. She was part of a real family again…

Seth opened the bedroom door and smiled softly to himself as he watched Summer lean over the mirror and apply her mascara carefully. He loved her so much, everything about her from the way she cried at nearly every sad movie to the way she always burnt the toast. He just wanted to spend the rest of his life with her, which is why he had planned the perfect night for her tonight. The perfect night for him to propose.

She caught his eye in the mirror and smiled warmly, putting down her mascara and turning around. Seth smiled back his stomach churning nervously. He was going to ask her tonight.

"Hey handsome, shouldn't you be at work?" She asked cheerfully bounding over to Seth happily. Seth grinned and slipped his arms around her waist pulling her petite figure closer to him, his heart hammering.

"Hmmm handsome eh? You must be in a good mood. In answer to your question I should be at work but I thought I'd take a day off, you know see the 'rents off back to Newport and spend some quality time with you." He said grinning their faces inches apart. She smiled and placed her hands on his shoulders having to tiptoe slightly since she wasn't wearing her heels.

"Good answer." She whispered before grazing her nose with his gently and meeting his lips with hers in a passionate clinch. When they eventually pulled away she flushed slightly and smiled up at Seth who grinned back stupidly.

"You know, my Mom's filling in at the office for Ryan and my Dad's off having lunch with some old friend so…we have the house all to ourselves." He said raising an eyebrow. Summer giggled slightly and feigned innocence.

"Really? And why could we possibly want the house to ourselves Cohen?" She asked walking towards the bed and sitting down it. Seth grinned and moved closer so he was standing in front of Summer. He looked down at her before sliding onto the bed next to her.

"Hmm I don't know…maybe we could um re-arrange the furniture, or do some spring cleaning…but maybe not in Ryan's room because god knows what I'll find under his bed but…"

"Sssssh" Summer whispered placing a delicate finger to Seth's lips cutting off his babble immediately.

"I know exactly what you want the house empty for Cohen and frankly…I think it's weird that you would find me attractive right now, I'm getting fat but it doesn't even look like I'm pregnant yet so when I go into work everyone will be like, oh my god Summer put on wait. She must be depressed, maybe she split with her boyfriend and turned to the cream cakes…"She started to babble and now it was Seth's turn to cut her off. He held her head in his hands and kissed her softly cutting her off, he drew away and she smiled.

"Right…so I take it you like me fat then." She said blushing slightly. Seth leant back on the bed and Summer followed suit, he reached and tucked a stray strand on chestnut brown hair behind her ear.

"You're not fat and actually many men find pregnant women very attractive." He said knowingly with a smirk. Summer raised an eyebrow.

"What so they like fat women who get back pain and throw up every morning and sweat and have like weird cravings for cucumber ice cream?" She asked sceptically.

"Well…when you put it like that" He started earning a playful slap from Summer causing them both to laugh. He paused slightly and ran a hand up and down her arm gently.

"I still think your hot Sum…irresistibly hot." He said smirking, Summer grinned and leant closer planting another kiss on Seth's lips happily.

"Thanks Cohen."

He leant forward and kissed her softly wrapping his arms around her and enveloping her in his arms.

Ryan watched with a smile on his face as Marissa pushed Ellie on the swings, Marissa smiling and laughing as Ellie squealed in delight holding onto the chains for dear life. Marissa caught his eye and grinned her eyes sparkling. He smiled back and waved slightly as he dragged his feet along the floor as he swung back and forth on his swing. He thought this would have been hard, having Marissa back in his life again after everything and with Ellie but it wasn't…it was like everything came naturally to them. Like they were suddenly a real family. Getting to his feet he put his hands in his pocket and shuffled over to the next swing set and stood next to Marissa as she pushed Ellie back and forth gently. He grinned and slipped his hand inside hers.

" You're really good with her you know?" He said as Ellie let out another squeal of delight. Marissa turned to him looking surprised but happy nonetheless.

"You really think so?" She asked turning her gaze back to the swing and Ellie, she felt a surge of happiness cross over her. Ryan thought she was good with Ellie…

"Yeah, she really likes having you around." He said taking over from Marissa pushing the swing, she stood aside smiling to herself happily. She had never felt like this before, like everything was just perfect. Ryan began to slow down until the swing eventually stopped and Ellie reached her hands out as a sign to get out. Ryan picked her up and set her down on the floor where she clung to Ryan's leg. Marissa laughed slightly. Ellie looked up at Marissa and smiled.

"Daddy?" She asked, Ryan looked down and smiled at his daughter.

"Yes sweetie?" He asked knowing how much she loved asking questions.

"Is Mawissa gonna be my new mommy?" She asked. Marissa felt her heart jump into her throat as she looked across at Ryan who swallowed hard and looked back at her his heart pounding in his ears…he had been waiting for this question and he had thought so hard about what to tell her but now…standing with them both in the park together he knew the answer.

Marissa was almost deafened by the sound of blood rushing in her ears, oh god…she thought this is so terrible…She looked across at Ryan again who smiled slightly and then looked down at his daughter before bringing his blue eyes back to Marissa who felt like there was a lead weight in her stomach.

"Yes…yes she is." Ryan said softly. Marissa felt tears burn in the back of her eyes as she looked at Ryan her heart still hammering but the weight gone. He had said yes…he wanted her to stick around.

Ellie smiled and hugged Marissa's leg causing her to laugh through her tears as Ryan gripped her hand tightly. She couldn't believe it, she felt so happy. Ryan watched as tears coursed softly down Marissa's cheeks. He knew this was best for his daughter, best for him and best for Marissa. Things were finally working out for the best…

"…Cohen it's freezing! Where are you taking me?" Summer whined gratingly, shivering slightly as Seth steered her forward, she took small steps carefully not knowing where she was through the blackness of the blindfold that covered her eyes. The floor felt like grass…

Seth grinned slightly, keeping his hands fixed firmly on her shoulders as he carefully steered her across the grass, getting closer and closer…His stomach was churning nervously as he held his breath running over everything that could go wrong…

"It's a surprise okay…just relax and let me take you to where we're going." He said softly smiling as he saw the two tall oak trees in front of him. He stopped and Summer stumbled slightly, grumbling to herself.

"You know you better not be planning anything kinky Cohen…" She warned as Seth reached around to gently untie her blind fold. Summer felt the material being lifted from her eyes and blinked, the sudden change in light causing her to squint. Her eyes eventually adjusted to the dim sun that was setting in the pink sky over the horizon, she looked ahead and felt her heart leap into her throat at the site before her. She looked between the two tall oak trees down at the blanket in front of her, on it sat a hamper full of food and around it were candles that shone and flickered in the dusk. She felt tears sting at her eyes and turned around to face Seth who was smiling nervously his hands in his pockets.

"Cohen…" She whispered weakly looking up at him and smiling, he smiled back. She couldn't believe he had done this for her…then something horrible dawned on her.

"Oh god…is it our anniversary! Oh my god I'm so sorry Cohen I forgot!" She stammered hurriedly her eyes pleading and her heart hammering…she could have sworn their anniversary wasn't until April…Seth laughed slightly as Summer chewed on her bottom lip nervously.

"No it's not our anniversary, it's not until April…although it was nice to see you squirm! I just felt like…treating you to a night out that's all." He said taking her small soft hand in his and leading her over to the candlelit picnic before him. Summer swallowed blinking back the tears in her eyes as she smiled happily, her heart hammering. God he was so sweet, she thought to herself.

"Cohen! Your so sweet sometimes…wait a minute…you haven't done anything terrible have you?" She asked narrowing her eyes slightly but jokingly. Seth grinned and slowly sat down as Summer followed suit.

"Now Summer, usually that would be a safe suggestion but this time you are wrong! Now…strawberry?" He asked holding a strawberry out to Summer who giggled and took it from him…

Ryan frowned down at the building plans in front of him and scratched his head whilst chewing on the end of his pencil. He sighed and looked up at his computers and typed in another set of numbers before scribbling a measurement on the blue prints. He could hear Marissa and Ellie laughing in the next room and he smiled to himself. Things were going so great at the moment it's hard to believe it was really happening…He jumped slightly as his phone rang, he set down his pencil and picked it up with a sigh.

"Ryan Atwood…" He said tiredly, scrubbing a hand over his face.

"Hi Mr Atwood it's Sarah, just to let you know that another clients come in requesting a re-model. It uh a Mr and Mrs Cohen." His secretary said with a slight laugh. Ryan grinned and shifted in his chair.

"Oh really, well tell them I'm not giving them a discount." He said with a grin.

"Will do, um they want you in Newport to start work in about 2 or 3 weeks."

"Thanks Sarah, oh also can you leave the Davies Prints on my desk. I'll be in tomorrow." He said with a tired smile.

"Sure, bye" She said brightly before hanging up. Ryan yawned and put the phone back in his cradle…so that was Sandy and Kirsten's way of getting them all back for Christmukkah, He thought happily.

Just as he was getting back to work the phone rang again, he sighed, put down his pencil and reached for the phone.

"Ryan Atwood…" He said listlessly. There was silence on the line for a few seconds and Ryan rolled his eyes.

"Hello?"

The line crackled slightly before a slight sigh was heard down the line before a soft familiar voice.

"Ryan…it's Emma I…I'm back in town."

Ryan almost dropped the phone as his heart leapt into his mouth…sh!t His hands shaking he slammed the phone down on its receiver and closed his eyes, his heart pounding. He knew things were too good to be true.

Seth slipped his hands in Summer's and stood up, leading her across the grass as she rested her head on his shoulder. She smiled contentedly to herself as they walked through the park together, the red sun setting behind skyscrapers illuminating the sky in scarlet light.

"Seth, I just want to say thanks…tonight was really great. I love you." She whispered happily looking into his kind brown eyes. Seth swallowed and smiled, gripping her hand tightly as he lead her around a willow tree.

"I love you too Sum." He whispered leaning closer, his stomach churning and his heart pounding as their lips met softly, fitting perfectly like jigsaw pieces. He shivered slightly as he kissed her passionately and inhaled her sweet perfume and the fruity smell of her soft chestnut hair. As they gently drew apart Summer opened her eyes and let out a gasp. Her face was bathed in an orange glow as she looked down at the candles in front of her…Her hand flew to her mouth as she looked down at the candles in front of her and then up at Seth who was smiling nervously and shifting from foot to foot.

"Cohen I…"She stammered, words getting stuck in her throat as she looked back at the beautiful glowing mass in front of her.

There on the grass, spelt out in candles and tea lights were the words…

WILL YOU MARRY ME?

She let tears flow freely down her cheeks as her heart hammered and blood rushed in her ears. Her hands trembled as she turned again back to Seth. He swallowed hard feeling sick with nerves…god he hoped they were happy tears. He slowly got down onto one knee and reached into his pocket and pulled out the small black box and opened it as Summer silently cried. She looked down at the ring in front of her, the large diamond in the centre sparkled in the candlelight and she smiled…

"Cohen I…"

"I…I figured I'd spell it out for you because if I…If I tried to actually ask you I'd start babbling nervously and I…"

He was cut off by Summer pressing a finger to his lips, silencing him like the many times she had before. She smiled and drew her finger away from his lips.

"Yes." She whispered. Seth looked up at her his stomach ceasing the churning but his heart still pounding.

"W…what?" He stuttered his hand shaking as he held up the ring. Summer laughed weakly the warm tears coursing down her cheeks as she grinned from ear to ear.

"YES!" She cried happily. Seth felt a grin creep across his face as relief and happiness washed over him. A gentle breeze blew through the trees causing the candles to flicker and the orange light to dance across their faces as Seth gently pulled the ring from the box and Summer held out a dainty hand. He slid the ring delicately onto her finger and looked up into her tear-filled hazel eyes.

"I love you Summer Roberts."

a/n I know what you're all going to say PURE CHEESE! I know and I am ashamed but oh well! I like fluff and cheese so! Fluffy cheese! Lol I hoped you liked it! Lots of R/M coming up! and lots of angst! Yay! Please review and hopefully I will post soon!

Next Time: an unwanted visitor arrives at the Atwood House, Seth and Summer announce their engagement and Ryan and Marissa receive more unwanted attention from the press.