This chapters quite long so hope I dont bore you to much lol. Thanks for the reviews everyone!
She sits in her car looking up at the Cohens house lit up brightly in front of her parked car. Tonight the weather had decided to be kind and it was relatively mild outside, but that was California for you. She reaches over to the passenger seat fumbling round, searching for her phone and lip gloss she had thrown there. Quickly she twists the top off the gloss and applies it across her bottom lip and recaps the gloss rubbing her lips together thoughtfully. It wasn't that she didn't want to go in…it was just, this weird feeling that had been dwelling on her these past few days. This relationship with Ryan was something different…it was more meaningful than anything she had experienced. With one single glance Ryan had the ability to distract her thoughts, make her feel all that she tried to block whenever she was in his presence. It was hard to let out the previous well shelved feelings, they had both spent so long being busy with other things and other people. But what she felt for him was undeniable now and there wasn't any way she was going to hold back any longer. There was still a part of Ryans life that he hid from her, he shut her down the other day when she casually mentioned university to him. Something wasn't right there, something that had hurt so bad that he wasn't allowing himself to reflect or open up to anyone else. But she could respect that, it wasn't her place to know everything about what had happened to him in the past few years when they weren't in contact. Its just that if they were going to do this…this…relationship then what else was he gonna keep from her.
She shakes herself out of her thoughts…whatever had happened with the professors daughter it didn't matter now she reminds herself. He was here with her, kissing her, smiling at her and laughing with her. And ultimately that was all that mattered.
"Coop! Hey", Summer stops her banter with Seth and smiles at her. Marissa gives a wave back and Summer continues her argument with Seth, swinging her legs back and forth on top of the bench top where she sits perched.
Over by the oven Marissa notices Kirsten hunched over putting a tray of something in the oven, it was weird how the kitchen seemed to be the meeting place for everyone so often.
"So Marissa can I get you a drink?", Sandy offers opening the fridge and grabbing a bottle of wine.
"Nah not yet, but thanks", she smiles at him and again glances in Kirstens direction. "Wait…are you cooking?"
Seth snickers loudly, but is cut off by a sharp thump to the chest courtesy of Summer.
"Oh he.ll no", Sandy exclaims struggling to uncork the wine.
"As you can see", Kirsten starts, shutting the door to the oven. "My family have a lot of faith in me"
"Mum…its not that we don't have faith in you…we just don't have faith in your cooking"
"How is that any different", she raises her hands in disbelief.
"Honey, its not that we don't want you to cook", Seth snorts and Sandy gives him a smirk. "its just well…not exactly your forte"
"Don't try to mask your insults", she laughs rolling her eyes. "And to answer Marissas question, no I'm not cooking. I ordered, but it came to early so I put it in the oven to keep warm for when Ryan gets here".
"Alright, well come on lets get you out of the kitchen shall we", Sandy walks over placing his hands on Kirstens shoulders directing her out of the kitchen.
Silence reigns for a second in the kitchen, broken of course by Seth.
"God I'm starving, Ryan better hurry up I don't know how long I'm gonna be able to endure the smell in here for".
Summer rolls her eyes at Marissa and they both watch as Seth walks over to the oven looking closely at the setting Kirsten had set it for.
"So Coop how was work?"
"Oh you know…same as usual. How about you?"
"Every thing was pretty hectic after Mary was carted off"
"Have you heard anything?", Marissa asks softly
"No, I'll ring tomorrow if no one knows anything when I get to work".
"Come on you guys wanna go join Mum and pops to wait out Ryan", Seth asks questioningly shoving his hands deep into his pockets.
Marissa and Summer both nod. Seth picks up the bottle of wine laying forgotten on the bench, and Summer grabs some glasses. Making their way to join the conversation in the next room.
"Thank the lord!", Seth jumps away from the door not even bothering to greet Ryan.
Ryan enters shutting the door quietly behind him. His stomach gives an involuntary rumble, reacting to the insanely good smell wafting throughout the house.
He continues walking looking for where every one is. He reaches the dining room where every one is seated apart from Kirsten, already sipping on their various drinks.
A chorus of 'hey Ryan's' echo round and he smiles seeing Marissa seated beside Summer. She ushers him closer and he sits down next to her.
"Oh god Ryan you are so whipped", Seth rolls his eyes and starts fidgeting ,"Mother come on, there's hungry people in here", he moans.
"Errrr hang on one second", Kirsten yells from the kitchen.
"Cohen go get me a glass of water please", Summer asks grinning at Ryan and Marissa
"Sure back in a sec"
Ryan laughs muttering out whipped as Seth stalks past on his way to the kitchen.
"In the name of all that is holy, what have you done!", a shriek arises from the kitchen.
"Oh god can you smell burning…I smell burning", Summer quickly gets up, followed by Sandy, Ryan and Marissa.
Upon entry, Seth sits slumped his hands holding up his chin, "look what shes done…I cant believe it…burnt…takeout…burnt…this must be some kind of record"
Kirsten stand by the sink hovering over the burnt food. "I don't know how it happened…I'm sure it wasn't on high enough to burn"
Marissa and Summer turn to look at Seth accusingly, he sits up straighter realisation dawning on his face.
"Ummm I guess there must be something wrong with the oven…maybe you should get it checked"
"Yes Cohen that's probably right isn't it", Summer glares at him her tone accusing.
"Ahhh so how about we just have pudding?"
Ryan sits down heavily planting his feet up on the coffee table in front of the sofa. It was nice to be back in the house for a while, felt like old times. It reminded him how far he had come. He looks at the wall ahead where there is a painting of a sunrise over the sea. The frame has been laden with tinsel courtesy of Seth. He looks to the left hearing the sounds of hysterical laughter from the kitchen. Marissas frame is all he can see, leaning against the bench her hand to her mouth laughing. She glances up meeting Ryans gaze and gives him the smile she only reserves for him. The moment freezes in his mind momentarily, him wanting to capture this moment in his memory…her laughing, and happy, their gazes meeting in a look only meant for each other. Her image is erased from his vision as Seth walks through the door. He gives Seth an unappreciative glare and Seth looks at Ryan confused, turning his head round to look behind him.
Seth nods with understanding, a knowing smile lighting his face, making Ryan groan inwardly. Seth dodges the blockade of Ryans legs and sits down next to him. They sit in silence for about a second before Seth glances sideways at Ryan.
" Soooo…I've been to meaning to ask you, hows that lil thing you have going there", he talks in a hushed tone, pointing to the kitchen.
Ryan raises his eyebrows and goes back to staring at the painting ahead.
"Fine…jeeezz don't share…I just wanted to check that things were going…suitably…"
Ryan turns to look back at Seth "things are going fine"
"That's great…real great…and when I said suitably I meant have things progressed to a suitable level", he says quickly touching his hands together to get the point across.
"If you're trying to ask if we have had sex, then no"
"No you haven't, or no you wont tell me?"
Ryan glares at Seth and puts his hands together like Seth had just done previously.
"Ohhhhh so it hasn't happened yet…aww Ryan Atwood you really must like her"
He sends Seth the most loathsome glare he can muster
"What man?..so when are you gonna put the moves on?…a bit of R. A charm"
"Dude seriously now would be a good time to STOP talking"
"But Ryan", Seth starts whining "come on, this needs careful planning"
"Seth I don't need an itinerary for my sex life ok"
"Hmm come on Ryan lets for example use mine…Mondays is usually a bit of a rest and recoop ya know from Sunday", he winks and wiggles his eyebrows. Ryan follows this up with a punch to Seths arm.
"Hey violence", Seth winces "that's awesome, you let out some of that sexual frustration. Just know while you're busy getting none, I'm having Wild Wednesday", he grins. "Then Friday, the Flash n Dash…Sundays Slow n Steady. I gotta tell ya Sundays are my favourite day of the week…but still there's something hot about the Flash n Dash"
"In what world did I need to know any of that information?", Ryan grimaces
"Come on Ryan, share…put your thoughts on the table, unburden your soul"
Ryan stays silent for a moment then shifts round on the couch "Me and Marissa…its just different this time and its not like we haven't before…it just hasn't come up yet"
"Ryan…I really don't think you can control when it comes up…but maybe get her in something hot and you'll be revving in no time", Seth winks nudging Ryan suggestively in the ribs.
Ryan opens his mouth in half disbelief and half amusement, sending a cushion in Seths direction.
"She's still on the couch"
"WHAT?", Seth sits up straighter "Ryan Atwood the...the…the king of the ladies… who has the innate ability to hook older woman, somehow can not get Marissa Cooper into the sack", Seth hoots with laughter clearly amused.
"That's right enjoy this moment because when things start happening it'll be me laughing". Seth immediately stops his laughter looking curious
"Really its that good?"
Ryan groans "You just don't get it"
"Clearly…I mean if its as good as you imply then, dude you have some serious self control", Seth smirks
"We're busy people"
"How long does it take to get out Mr. Sunshine, say hello then WHAM, everything's over your fly's zipped, your shoes are tied…and voila total bliss and satisfaction", Seth sighs weirdly.
"Please never refer to anything as Mr. Sunshine near me again…ever", he shudders violently.
"Well I'm just preparing ya… its bound to happen sooner of later and when it does make sure your ready", he nods his head giving Ryan a pointed look..
"Hey guys do you want some of this left over ice cream?", Marissas voice floats closer as she walks towards them holding a tub of ice cream.
"Mmmm it'll be a struggle but I think I can manage it", Seth grins loosening his belt a few notches and moving over so Marissa can sit next to Ryan.
Seth frowns when he notices the ice cream Marissa has " wait I don't think I can eat any more chocolate ice cream, I'm gonna see if there's any vanilla left", he stands and leaves. Ryan and Marissa both watch curiously as Seths pants threaten to slip of his butt because they are so loose now.
Ryan grins at Marissa and she hands him a spoon, digging her own deep into the ice cream.
"So I was thinking maybe…", he's cut off by Marissa pulling him closer to her and kissing him deeply.
"Mmmm chocolatey", he murmurs eliciting a giggle from Marissa. He pulls her onto his lap, leaving a trail of soft kisses finally capturing her lips with his. Her hands race up and down his back, the sparks quickly multiplying into a raging fire.
He barely notices the gentle tug at the buttons of his shirt, hes to immersed in creating his own magic.
"Hhhhmmmfffff…Ryan…", she breathes heavily her hand coming to rest on his bare chest, that's only slightly covered by a few remaining buttons that haven't managed to undo.
"I don't think…"
"So how bout we put on some christmukah music, set the mood at bit guys?…what do you reckon", Seths voice sounds from the kitchen. They scramble to a sitting position and out of the kitchen exits Seth…followed by Sandy…whose followed by Kirsten and Summer.
" I'll just grab the…what the?…looks like the mood has already been set…", the procession stops all heads turn to look at Ryan and Marissa.
" Umm Ryan just had a…a…a…umm…itch…and he couldn't reach it so I scratched it for him", Marissa trails off blushing.
"Uh huh", Summer stares accusingly " maybe he has chicken pox, that would explain the need to gain access to his whole upper body". Kirsten stifles a giggle and Sandy looks pointedly the other way.
" Umm so any way…", Ryan begins to button up his shirt not looking at anyone. He looks at Summer who is doing weird movements with her hand indicating at her shirt. "What's wrong with you?"
"Oh god fine…Coops having a Janet Jackson moment"
"Ohhh ummmm", Sandy and Seth both turn away, coughing to smother their laughter. Kirsten hits Sandy on the arm.
"They are young we have done worse"
"Just what every son wants to hear, thanks guys"
Marissa quickly readjusts her top completely mortified.
"Is it safe now?", Sandy asks
"Uh yeah, we just now know to knock before entering any room containing both Marissa and Ryan", Summer suggests grinning, enjoying the discomfort of her friends.
"Good idea, you guys could have at least hung a sock on the door guys, given us a bit of warning…I think I may have just thrown up a lil bit"
"Shut up Cohen or you wont be hanging any socks for a looooong time"
That was a serious nothing post, but the Newport event thingy should be soon
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