So I know I just updated, but with the string of reviews that came in overnight, I felt the urge again! Seriously, thank you sooooo much for agreeing with me! And the criticism never was on my stories, but I read a few others, and there were some pretty nasty things written there. Just thought I should say something…It's a lot easier for me to write things, then actually confront a thing verbally!

So here's the next chap.! Marissa and Summer won't be separated forever…I promise! This is only the first little dramatic piece of the puzzle.

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Forgotten…?

Seth could feel his eyes close and open, slow motion-like. He blinked one more time, trying to open his mouth and form words. The only coherent thing that even occurred to him, was…

"WHAT?"

Summer closed her eyes briefly, feeling the large lump forming in her throat. Tears were about to flow. She was sure of that. "Cohen…"

Seth didn't let her even begin. "What kind of excuse is that Summer? You called your best friend a whore, because she said something about US? Are you freakin kidding me?"

"I'm sorry Cohen! That's not the only reason I said it. She has been pissing me off for the last couple months. Her mentioning the even remotest possibility of poking FUN at our relationship, I go off the deep end. She has this way, of completely making me lose control of myself. What would you do, if all Ryan did was constantly make you put your guard up?" Summer burst out, her voice rising with every word.

Seth was speechless once again. He just stared deep into Summer' eyes. He knew she was serious. Dead serious. But at the same time, he knew this friendship wasn't over. "Summer, haven't you ever realized that maybe the reason you and Marissa are such great friends, is because you two are constantly testing yourselves? One pushes the other to the brink of ending everything, but then you always, SOMEHOW, figure it out. You two just never QUIT!"

Summer could feel his honesty. And for once, Seth was actually making sense.

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Summer was laying listlessly on the couch in the newly found student center, her face stained with tears, and her body exhausted from being so emotional. Seth's arm was around her, holding her close.

"You know I don't' know what I would do without you." Summer sighed as she looked up at Seth.

"I know. You would go completely crazy, because I keep you sane with MY insanity. See…obviously."

"Obviously…wait what the hell?" Summer agreed, but then quickly glared his way.

"Never mind my little Summer. Whoosh. Hear that? Totally over your head."

Summer scoffed, as she slammed her elbow into his ribs, causing him to gasp in pain. "Over my head huh?"

"No…OW…god…I mean alright, you understand everything I say all the time because you are filled with knowledge that I will never have… GOD your elbow is sharp!" Seth rambled, grabbing his side.

"That's better…" Summer smiled, and leaned back into him. "I was serious though. Just imagine if you weren't here right now. I would be fighting with Marissa, and have no one to turn to. Nobody would tell me what to do. I would be a lost cause!" Summer finished dramatically.

"Well, you better get used to me being around. Cause I'm not ready to leave yet…"Seth whispered into her hair.

Summer giggled, as his soft breath tickled her neck. "Are you planning on leaving me anytime soon? What does 'you're not ready to leave YET' mean?"

Seth laced his fingers through hers, shaking his head. "You know what I meant you dork. I MEANT, that I'm not ready to leave you yet…or ever…"

Summer quickly turned her head, grabbing his face in her hands, and crashing her lips down on his. Seth quickly returned her kiss, caressing her cheek with his open palm.

Summer pulled back an inch, breathing heavily. "I love you Cohen."

"I know you do…" Seth answered, his voice no more than a whisper, pulling Summer's head to his chest, stroking her hair.

"Cohen. What am I gonna do about me and Marissa?" Summer murmured into his soft t-shirt.

"Baby, that's totally up to you. Just know that you can get over this. I know you can…You and Marissa are made for each other."

"Yeah, I guess…Can you come with me though?" she added in a small voice.

"Of course. When do you want to go?"

"Soon." Summer sighed. "I just want to sit here for a little while longer…kay?"

Seth just rubbed small circles on her back, giving her his answer.

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"Hello?" Ryan answered his cell phone.

"Dude, Summer and I are coming over there."

"Are you kidding me?" Ryan whispered harshly, trying to keep his voice low, in fear of Marissa getting angry again.

"No. We know they can't live without being friends. But just in case, I'm coming up too. You know, in case it gets a little rowdy."

"Don't say rowdy. It's too…I don't know…cowboy. Anyway, you think you are gonna be able to stop a full blown cat fight with your scrawny little arms?" Ryan asked, snorting.

"That is why you aren't going to ditch this time. My arms need the least amount of activity as possible. And obviously, yours have had a lot of experience in the…how do I say this…violent usage area. Why not put it to good use, and keep our girlfriends from killing each other?"

"Seth. Just stop talking." Ryan whispered. "But fine. I'll stay here, and I won't run away."

"Good boy. See you in ten minutes. Sit, stay."

"Shut up."

"Good to see you still have that stinging wit…"

"Seth…" Ryan warned.

"Alright alright…bye."

Ryan clicked the phone shut. This was going to be interesting…

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A little fluff…a little humor. I don't really know where I'm going to go after the Marissa/Summer conflict. If anyone has any ideas…do tell!

Review as you like!