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When you say nothing at all

Later that day Seth sat by the pool with his legs in the water, moving them slightly and making little waves in the water. The sun was by now not as bright so he didn't have to worry about getting burned but even if he would he didn't care.

Ever since they'd gotten home he'd been sitting out here, thinking. His mother had helped Summer and she had taken a bath and slept some in the guestroom. The two of them hadn't said a word to each other.

Seth was both relieved that they hadn't and miserable. He missed her and even if it had only been a couple of hours ago that he had had her in his arms he still did. And seeing her this sad and broken made things almost unbearable.

He wished that he could find the courage to go talk to her, or at least sit next to her. He wanted to hold her hand, give her a hug or get her a glass of water. He wanted to do something and he wanted to show her that he was there. He hadn't though and he felt awful about it.

Splashing some water out of frustration and helplessness Seth felt someone sit down next to him. Summer.

She carefully placed her legs in the water next to his and leaned her head against Seth's shoulder. She hugged his arm with both of her hands and kissed his shirt.

Seth, embarrassed, placed a hand on her thigh. He was embarrassed because of the water splash she'd obviously seen and the fact that he hadn't been the one finding her. Instead she was the one sitting down next to him. She shouldn't have to comfort him, like she did now. She stroked his arm softly and without having a good explanation Seth could tell that she was trying to make him feel better becase she knew that he was scared.

Seth wasn't actually scared of her. He was just insecure about what he should do and say. He didn't want to say the wrong things, making her even more upset. He was scared that he wasn't able to do anything for her, that he wasn't enough.

"Cohen?" Summer said after a few moments of silence. Seth leaned his head to rest on top of hers, knowing that that was enough to let Summer know that he was listening.

"I love you, Cohen." Summer said in a low voice and this time Seth moved so that he could look at her.

For the first time in hours he was able to see her face, see her eyes. She had no make up on and she was so beautiful. Giving her a smile Seth lightly kissed her on her forehead. "I love you, too. And I'm sorry, I should have-"

Summer placed her forefinger on his lips, stopping him to continue. "Shh. I know." she said smiling as she reached up enough to kiss the side of his mouth. She then moved closer to him and placed his arm so that it was over her shoulders, leaning against his chest and making herself comfortable.

"You know, Cohen it's gonna be hard for a time now. But I'll be alright, okay? I'll be alright and you don't have to worry about me." Summer started, causing tears to form in Seth's eyes. He couldn't believe how awesome she really was. He was about to say something about that he always worried about her but she started to talk again. "I know that you're probably gonna do that anyway and I appriciate your concern. But I'll be alright because I have you. So, you have to be here."

Seth blinked away a few tears and nodded. She was so freaking strong. "I promise, Sum. I am always, always gonna be here for you. I'm gonna take care of you and make you okay. I love you so much."

At this moment Summer too had tears in her eyes. She turned to meet Seth's gaze and smiled before leaning in for a kiss, lasting several minutes.

The two of them sat by the pool for what seemed to be hours. They sat there until Sandy appeared and told them to come inside.

Everyone were already there, sitting in the family room. To judge by the atmosphere Summer knew from the moment she stepped inside, that they had something to tell her.

This was going to be difficult.

But she had Seth. No matter how bad things got, she had Seth. And he was the one thing that made things bearable, he was the only one that could light up the dark. He was her sun and her hope.

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Later that night Seth and Summer lay close together in Seth's bed. The day had been exhausting and they were both tired and wanted nothing more than to sleep.

"Cohen?" Summer said and lifted her head from Seth's chest, just enough so that she could meet his eyes.

"Yeah?"

"Thank you." Summer smiled.

"For what?" Seth asked. He would have expected a thank you and know why if he had been strong for her. But he hadn't. He hadn't done anything for her.

"For being here." Summer softly told him and snuggled closer to his body. "And for loving me."

Sometimes when I'm sitting all alone
I think of things that I have done
And start to wonder if there's one thing
That means more than others I have known
And suddenly it's clear to me
Without your love where would I be

"Summer," Seth started and tried to figure out what he wanted to say. As he realised that what he wanted her to know couldn't be told in words he pulled her as close to him as possible, hoping that some of his feelings would find a way into her heart.

Your love has kept me going
Through good and bad times
It's kept me growing
Like a steady flame
Your love has kept on burning
Through sweet and sad times
I'll keep returning to the magic of your love

"Do you think that he'll come back?" The both knew who Summer was referring to. Ben.

"No. You're safe now."

"I thought I was before," she sadly uttered, almost in a whisper. Ben had been a regular guy who had lived in the neighbourhood and somehow never forgotten about a special brunette.

Through the years my dreams may come and go
For fortune is a fleeting time
And no one knows what time may bring
But through the highs and lows of it I'll know
That there's one thing of which I'm sure
The one thing I've been living for

"I'll never let anybody hurt you ever again."

His words seemed to matter more than anything else. So many promises had been given to Summer the passed time and so many sorry's had been spoken. And even if Summer was grateful that she had people around her that cared no one's words, promises, would ever mean as much as Seth's did.

He was her home and sanctuary.

Your love has kept me going
Through good and bad times
It's kept me growing
Like a steady flame
Your love has kept on burning
Through sweet and sad times
I'll keep returning to the magic of your love

Ben's face would never disappear in her memory and she wouldn't walk around by herself any time soon but one thing was for sure; she could never move away from this without the person having his arms around her.

Still at a familiar place like this, in Seth's room, everything could feel strange and scary. Would she ever be able to sleep good alone?

But with his arms protecting her or even his presence in a room everything was okay.

I'll keep returning to the magic of your love
Your love

To be continued...

...With a finale chapter (epilouge).

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