Where are we Going?
Alex and Summer had fallen into a peaceful comfortable silence. Alex had even heard Summer snoring not too long ago.
The blonde felt a lot more comfortable with her decision. She had actually reached her decision about choosing Marissa before they even stepped into the car. Alex knew that no one compared to Marissa, she was what the blonde had wanted since childhood. Now that she knew Aubrey and Summer might have something going on, she was a lot less worried about hurting her.
Alex heard a stirring behind her. She looked in the rear view mirror to see Seth awake, his sitting up also caused Marissa to wake up.
Alex wanted to tell Marissa of her decision now, but she figured she should probably wait until they were alone and Seth wasn't wiping his drool from Marissa's lap. Alex knew that if she was going to tell Marissa that she also wanted to be with her, she was going to have to do it in the most romantic way possible. Now she just needed to figure out what that was.
Seth- Hey, how long have we been driving?
Alex- Long enough. Oh yeah, we're not gonna be able to pass by the largest spoon.
Seth- What? Why?
Alex- Because it's not on our way to Washington. That's where we're going right?
Summer finally stirred.
Summer- What's going on?
Marissa- We were trying to figure out where to go.
Summer- I'm sick of all this drama! Just pick somewhere!
Marissa- Calm down Sum! Look, let's try to head to New York. My aunt lives there.
Summer- I LOVE your aunt!
Alex- Alright. We got a long drive ahead of us then.
Summer- Let's stop for food.
Marissa- Yeah, you've been driving a long time, I'll take over next.
Seth- Oooh! Let's get waffles.
Alex- No, no waffles.
Summer- I want real food Cohen!
Marissa- Alex, you're driving, you pick. God, we can't go anywhere without arguing. Children, I swear!
Seth- (mumbled) - You like it.
A short time later, the gang stopped at some small dinner. Summer openly expressed her disapproval but the other three ignored her, as usual, and walked in.
They were all seated and had a menu in front of each of them.
Summer couldn't stand the silence that had engulfed the group. She knew why Alex and Marissa were feeling slightly shy with each other, but she was puzzled as to why Seth had barely looked at her during this leg of their journey. She couldn't take it anymore. The last thing she wanted was for Seth to hurt, but she had no choice but to turn him down. Summer needed to explain.
Summer- I have to tell you guys something.
The group looked at her expectantly.
Summer- Well, see. There's something I've kept hidden from you guys.
Alex- Summer! Come with me to ugh…get the food!
Summer- Don't they serve you here?
Alex- I guess not, see people going up to order.
Summer- K…
When they were out of earshot Alex turned to the small brunette.
Alex- Leave out the parts about Aubrey, for now. Please.
Summer- Why?
Alex- Because I don't want Marissa thinking that I'm only choosing her because of you and Aubrey.
Summer- Alright, but do eventually tell her.
They both turned when they noticed Marissa walking towards them.
Marissa- The waitress just came. What you guys were walking towards was the salad bar.
Alex- Oh, my mistake. Blonde you know.
When the gang sat down and got positioned again Summer began to speak.
Summer- I ugh…
Seth- Oh, the waitress said she'd be back in a moment.
Summer- Cohen!
Seth- Sorry. Continue.
Summer- Alright, as you already know, I have a secret. I'm sorry to have kept this from you, but I just felt comfortable with it myself.
Summer faltered for a moment. Her nerves getting the best of her.
Marissa- Summer?
Summer- I can do this. I'm ugh…see…I'm…gay.
Marissa- Oh.
Seth- Oh too.
Summer- Oh?
Marissa- Sorry. You know you're my best friend. I love you.
Seth- (finally closing his mouth)- So, that's why you turned me down?
Summer nodded. Seth's face immediately turned into a huge grin.
Waitress- Can I get you guys something?
Seth-I'm not unattractive, she's just GAY!
Waitress- Um…alright. Drinks?