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Ryan and Marissa walked hand in hand down the isles of the mall, content. Valentine's Day was just a few days away, and, neither had gotten the other a present. It was just to hard to pick someone you loved a present that was to explain how much you loved them. For Ryan and Marissa, all this love was not going to fit in ONE, solitary gift. There love was ultimately eternal and needed no explanation. Even when they weren't together, people said how much they belonged together. They both knew it too.
'Summer and Seth are still in the Candy shop, debating if Jaffas or Ding Dongs are better', Marissa said, giggling. Looking at Ryan, she poked him in the ribs. 'Earth to Ryan! Are you with me?'
Jumping with Pain, Ryan was about to complain, but seeing Marissa's beautiful face melted any anger, plus his heart. This happened every time Ryan saw her happy. Some would even go as far as to saying it was his life goal…and he wouldn't disagree. Seeing Marissa happy was what made Ryan happy. May sound simply, but sometimes it was the hardest thing in the world. Poor Marissa had had a fairly hard past few years, mainly with her family, and Ryan had been there through it all. Although her mother despised him and his presence, the two had become good friends and then ventured into a relationship.
'Uh, I was just thinking about how hungry I was! Speaking of it, what do you want for lunch, the usual?'
Ever since the four had become friends, or rather, more than friends, Chilli fries were top on the list. Seth and Ryan liked it, but Marissa and Summer seemed to hog into it, not worrying about either's weight. Not that it mattered, they were both stick thin. Marissa ate as much as she wanted; where as other girls ate low carb dietary foods. This was one of the reasons Lindsay, Ryan's ex, felt ultimately jealous of her. A lot of girls do though, so Ryan took no notice. She was just plain beautiful, and his.
'Yah! I heard of this knew place down the…', Marissa said, but was unable to finish.
Ryan led her round the corner, kissing her passionately. Groaning into his mouth, she wrapped her arms around his neck. Ryan rubbed his hand down her stomach, letting it rest just above her thigh. Slowly, they backed into a wall, continuing their frenzied kissing. These moment were always special, because they both found it the best was to express their feelings. They hadn't planned this, that's for sure. Things just happen.
'I have been waiting all day', he mumbled, running one hand through her hair. Smiling slightly, all Marissa said was a slight groan, before pulling his head to her's. She didn't need to say anything anyway, Ryan knew exactly how it felt. The passion was growing between them, the urge to just jump behind a tree was ever growing.
Suddenly, Seth and Summer burst out round the corner. They had just forgotten their debate about the lollies, kissed and made up, and came to find Ryan and Marissa. Now they wish they hadn't.
'Oh god, eww.', Summer grimaced, turning into Seth's chest.
'Yah man, couldn't you have just waited for the pool house or at least the car!'
Marissa sighed and shook her head. She wasn't embarrassed, and neither was Ryan. This sort of happened all the time, their two best friends walking in on them. They just had to learn to pick the right places. Smiling sweetly at Ryan, she kissed him one last time on the cheek, whispering later in his ear, before bounding off to Summer's side. They began a full on conversation their and then, and neither of the boy's even dared to interrupt. Walking in two separate groups, the girls in front, Seth finally broke the silence with one of his oh so witty comments.
'So, dude, have you chosen the right present for Marissa yet?' He queried, smiling slyly. Sometime's he was just to good to not hit.
'No, have you got one for Summer?' Ryan challenged, punching Seth in the arm.
The relationship between Seth and Ryan was odd, but firm. They had been tight through it all. Ryan was there for Seth when he and Summer had a fight, and Seth was there for Ryan when no one else was. And unbeatable, unbreakable combination. Two brothers, one big world.
'No, no, but I have an idea in my head. How's a bunch of roses? Pretty spiffy, aint' it? Ha, ha? What do you think?' Seth replied, quite proud of himself, 'Genius, aren't I?'
'Yah, you keep thinking that.'
'Better than what you've got. My girl isn't picky like your's. You should get a refund'
After that, the two just got into a petty fight about why or their girlfriend is better, but it meant nothing. In two minute's, they would drop the subject, have lunch, and be friends again.
That is where Summer and Marissa were different. They hardly ever fought, just seemed to enjoy each others company. The admiration they shared for each other was strong, so the girls had been best friends for many years. Since year 5, to be exact. Now they were in almost senior year, and Marissa and Summer loved each other more than ever.
'So, what have you gotten for Ryan?'
'What have you got Seth?'
'Nothing'
'Same'
They laughed at the total simplicity. What do you get a dork guy and a macho-yet-sensitive-quiet guy? But, Marissa had been thinking about it all day. What WOULD she get Ryan? He didn't have any real interest, except for architecture. And, who would want books? Not her, that's for sure. To be truthful, she didn't know what she wanted. She still wasn't too big on Valentine's day anyway, still just a poxy holiday.
After a while, the four joined back up and headed to the diner. It was a comfy looking place, good vibes in great quantity. Sitting on opposite booths, the couples talked like old friends which they were. Ryan slung his arm around Marissa's shoulder, letting her head rest on his shoulder. Seth rested HIS head on Summer's shoulder, though she didn't seem to mind. Role Reversal was ok, till Seth fell asleep that is.
'Did you two decide which candy was better?', Marissa asked, genuinely interested.
'No, we decided that Gobstoppers beat all. I just cant be stuffed letting Cohen cry on my shoulder when he looses', Summer teased. Seth let it go, because he would loose, like Summer said
'Anyway', he said, obviously changing the subject, 'Why don't you guys fight. It's like your in love or something?'
'Seth, shut up' Ryan warned, rubbing his hand on Marissa's thigh.
'What? Your not… oh no…don't tell me. Ryan Atwood is in love! Ryan James Jack Moses Atwood is in love with Marissa Bitchy Nasty Cooper!', He yelled, causing many to look over and snigger.
'Seth, I hate you.', Ryan said dryly, but he knew Seth was right.
Before long there was a whole different subject on the agenda. But none of them could forget the main problem. What to get.
Next chapter is Valentines Day. And, in comes Jess. If you have seen series 2, she is the girl who has the hots for Ryan and his brother Trey, so it shouldn't go down to well. Don't worry, it won't break R/M up lol