Thanks to all those who reviewed after the first chapter. There was an even like and dislike for this story so I've decided to carry on and just see what happens. Sorry for doing a storyline that isn't likely to happen but at least I grabbed your attention. Ryan's a nice guy really.

Chapter two - Oblivious

Content with only Princess Sparkle for company, Summer cocooned herself in pillows and blankets in front of 'The Valley' for the rest of the day. With the events of last night engulfing her mind she tried to distract herself with the fictional love affair of April and Rory, but to no avail. She lay in her cosy shell for hours replaying those moments before everything changed.

'If she'd just gone and gotten Marissa or Seth instead of staying with Ryan he wouldn't have done what he did. Not that it was his fault, he was drunk', she told herself. And that's how this scenario played in her mind, unintentionally placing the blame on herself.

After emerging from a shower that Summer stupidly believed would wash away all her troubles, the phone rang in her bedroom. Still dripping wet and wrapped in a towel she answered it without her usual routine of looking at the caller I.D first.

'Sum, it's me.' Seth's voice hit summer like a bullet to the heart. Fear now swarmed her body instead of the usual excitement and safety she felt when he called her.

''Hi'', her greeting so lost that she knew he'd know something was wrong. ''Um...I mean, Hey Seth. Sorry, ' just a bit emotional here. Lucia found out about Rory and April and now they've split up. It's so unjust.'' She said, upbeat, covering her turmoil with a Summer esq. comment.

'Bless, only you could be in pieces over 'The Valley'. You want me to come over and help you through this distressing storyline.' Seth mocked.

''That's ok, I'll cope. So what's up?'' Now more at ease realising he couldn't know about the party incident or he would have come out and said it already.

'Just wanted to talk to my favourite girl… But she's down stairs burning dinner, so I settled with you,'' he teased. 'Oh, but there is something Ryan's told me'' His voice taking on a more serious tone.

''He's told you! Look, Seth, he was drunk, it doesn't even matter.'' Panic clear in her words, she could feel her hands trembling as she nibbled frantically at her perfectly manicured nails. Summer braced herself for anger and shouting or worse…crying. But it didn't come.

''I know he was drunk, but he feels really guilty about it. He wants to apologise but he can't find her.''

''Her?''

''Yeah Marissa. I was calling to see if you'd seen her.''

Everything was normal. Ryan hadn't told Seth. Did Ryan even remember what he'd done? She thought to herself, trying to stop these new questions, new worries parading through her mind.

''Oh, No I haven't seen her. But she probably just doesn't want to be at home right now. She isn't getting on well with Caleb and her mum.''

''Ah well, I just assumed you'd be with her. Anyway stuff those two, how are you. You left without saying goodbye last night, '' he said, sounding hurt.

''Well I…'' Summer struggled to find an excuse for running out the house. If she ever found the courage to tell him about what happened it was not going to be over the phone. ''I just had to get home. I felt sick; too much to drink probably.'' She knew it was lame because he knew she wasn't a heavy drinker but he had no reason to question it.

''Well did you get my text last night?''

''No.''

''So check your phone. You might be able to sleep without saying goodnight but I like to express my feelings. I guess I'll see you tomorrow at school, Sum. Bye.''

''Bye'' she murmured as he hung up. She was thinking about her dilemma. When Seth was busy being himself it made her sure of their love and the strength of their relationship, hence she was sure shecouldn't tell him. He'd dump her and lose his brother and best mate in the process. She loved him too much to tell him. After convincing herself that she was doing it for Seth she turned on her mobile and read the flashing incoming message.

Sent: 14/10/04 11:41

Sender: Cohen

Message: Hey sweetie, hope ur ok. Know that I luv u. Sweet dreams x

A sense of security washed over Summer but was immediately followed by guilt. She grabbed her bag and headed out the door, self pity no longer an option.

Sorry the chapters our quite short but there needs to be quite a build up to Summer telling Seth. Hope you liked this one, please review.