Reaching New Heights

So, once again thanks for the reviews and in case you think I own The O.C, I'm afraid to tell you I don't. I think I'll be adding Seth/Summer/Zack to this story also after the 'nose grazing incident' lol.

Again, sorry for not updating sooner!

Chapter 3 – Afternoon

After spending a long, luxurious morning with Alex indoors, Marissa felt the need to get outside and do something.

'Coop, it's me, call me when you get this."

'Coop? This is like the second message now. Normally you call back straight away. Where are you?

Summer had called Marissa three times. First time, her phone was switched off and the other two went straight to answer phone.

It was so unlike her. Ooh, maybe she had a new guy.

It couldn't be Ryan and it couldn't be DJ… had Marissa gone out with out her? She did seem to be spending a lot of time at the bait shop lately and hardly telling her anything anymore.

Just then, Summer's phone vibrated eagerly from her bag.

"Coop?"

"Uh no, last time I checked my name was Zack."

Summer gave a small smile.

"Hey, I was just waiting for Coop to call that's all. And I didn't mean for that to rhyme." She frowned.

Where had she heard that before?

Cohen.

"Ok, well are we still on for lunch at the pier?"

"Yes. I'll meet you there at 12 ok?"

"Sure." Zack replied and hung up the phone.

"Hey, Cohen. Summer and I are going to the pier for lunch. Do you want to join us?"

Seth weighed out his options. Watch Summer and Zack all loved up or stay indoors and play video games.

"Uh, thanks but I'll pass man. Working on the comic you know? Say hi to Summer for me."

"No problem." Zack smiled.

Ugh. Why did he have to be so perfect?

Summer would still be mine if I hadn't have left.

Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Alex wrapped her arms around Marissa's waist, not wanting to let her go.

"No, come on! We have the place to ourselves…"

"But it's a gorgeous day out there, we should enjoy it." Marissa laughed and took her hand.

Alex rolled her eyes.

"Ok, ok you win."

"Good." They kissed again and Marissa felt so happy she thought she would burst. The kiss ran deeper and the girls found it hard to pull away.

"Mmm just once more wouldn't be so bad…" She murmured, ignoring her phone's gentle vibration in her pocket as they fell onto the bed.

"Cohen, have you seen Coop?"

"No, uh why?"

Seth was just getting ready for a break when the doorbell rang and outside stood Summer.

"I haven't heard from her lately that's all."

"Oh ok. Do you wanna come in?"

"Uh no thanks Cohen. I'm meant to be meeting Zack for lunch right about now."

"Of course you are." Seth muttered under his breath.

Summer looked at Seth, surprised.

"Cohen, what happened between us, I…"

"Nothing happened though did it? Even though we were so close…"

"You could have kissed me. I was open right there."

"But I couldn't could I? You have Zack now."

Right.

"It doesn't mean that I… you know what? Forget it. I gotta go." Summer clutched her bag and ran off down to the beach. Leaving Seth standing alone in confusion.

Why do I freeze whenever he's near me?

I can't seem to help my feelings. He still has a hold over me.

But why do I still want him when I've got Zack?

"Zack! You made it!" Summer cried as she saw him strolling down the pier. She ran up to him and gave him a huge hug.

"Hello to you too." He smiled and kissed the top of her head.

"I'm so hungry. Let's go eat." Summer took his hand and led him to the crab shack.

Whilst they were making their way there, Summer spotted something.

Holy Mack. Two girls were making out like there was no tomorrow and frolicking around in the sea.

"Oh my god, Zack would you see what's going on down there?" She hit his chest and pointed towards the sea.

"What?"

Zack turned and then noticed something Summer hadn't.

"You know, that looks like Coop… and Alex." He told her.

"Zack – what have I told you about… oh my gosh, you're totally right!" She gasped.