Chapter 2

"This is so weird. First, Summer was all bitching at me in class just for sitting next to her and then, out of nowhere, there is this deep, nice Summer who is caring and loving. I always knew there was more to her than her looks and popularity."

"Yeah. That was a little strange. I thought you weren't going to make it down alive when she dragged you upstairs"

" For once you were wrong. I was right. Me and Summer are so going to be together by the end of this week. Did you see how we were talking? She was totally flirting with me when she left."

"I don't know Seth. You've only really known her for a day. Who knows what will happen next. You really shouldn't wait for things to happen next. If you really want to be with Summer, you should take control and talk to her."

"I know what I'm doing, Ryan. I'm just going to let fate take its course. It seems like all we've been talking about is Me and Summer when there is obviously something between you and Marissa."

"There is nothing between me and Marissa. We just had a really good conversation and I think we would be really great friends."

"Oh stop lying! Stop trying to act like the good guy when you want her."

"Okay. Maybe, I like her a little." Seth gave him a look. "Okay, maybe a lot. But I'm just not good with relationships. I have never really been with a girl and they just get in the way all the time."

"You should just give it a shot. Who knows? Maybe you and Marissa might work out."


Summer and Marissa walk into Harbor.

"You know what, Coop? Cohen isn't so bad after all."

"See. What did I tell you? He is a really sweet guy. It's just really sad how all these popular people that shall go nameless, make fun of him in public."

"Oh, shut it Coop. Like you haven't made fun of him."

"I have not made of Seth Cohen, ever! I swear, I just stand behind everyone as the water polo players make fun of him. Maybe, occasionally I may pretend to laugh, but that's all." Marissa said trying to defend herself.

"Whatev. You wanna know something funny? Cohen has a plastic horse. It's so cute."

"Aw Sum. You totally have a crush on him."

"I do not have a crush on Cohen! I mean, he's like Seth Cohen. How could I ever like him?"

"We'll Sum, he has been all we've been talking about lately."

"We just happened to be talking about Cohen today, okay Coop. We should get off the topic of me and Cohen. What is up with you and Ryan?"

"Oh my gosh, Summer! How can you even suspect anything between us! We just had a really good conversation and I think we can be really great friends."

"You so like him. And since when have you ever been friends with a guy? Never."

"Yeah, you're right."


Seth and Ryan both walk in History class and take their seats from yesterday. Summer suddenly walks in.

"Hey Summer." Seth said smiling.

"Oh, hey Cohen. So are we going to get started on our report in class?"

"I think so, since that's why you've been permanently moved to your seat."

"Oh yeah, I forgot to apologize to you about yesterday. I was being such a bitch to you and I'm really sorry. You know, it's all about that speaking to you in public thing, but it's okay now. I mean it's just Ryan and he knows how we get along, right?"

"Yeah." He said as he looked over at Ryan.

"But you know what? I don't think I really care anymore whether I talk to you in public or not, because it's so not fair that I can't talk to you just because you're unpopular. And I do want to talk to you outside of class, Cohen because I think you're a really nice guy and I really want to be your friend."

And that when it hit Seth. She wants to be friends. Damn. If only it could be so much more. Who knows? It could turn out to be more. Mr. Collins interrupted Seth's thoughts as he walked into the classroom and began today's class.

Summer was having a hard time paying attention in class. She was just so distracted, but she didn't know what was distracting her when it was the tall lanky curly haired boy that sat right next to him. It surprised Summer how much Seth actually paid attention to Mr. Collin's. She just stared at him and how he had these beautiful brown eyes that she's ever seen. Why do people pick on Cohen so much? I mean he isn't even that geeky. He doesn't even look that bad. He's actually kind of cute. Oh my god. What am I doing? I am totally checking Seth Cohen out! I better pay attention in class before he notices. Before she knew it, the bell rang and students were out the door. She immediately got up and said to Seth, "Cohen, don't forget, we start on our report today!"

"Don't worry Sum. How can I ever forget?"


Seth walked up to Summer's door and took a deep breath before he knocked.

"Hey Cohen, you're just in time! Come in!"

"Wow I never knew that Summer Roberts could be so hospitable."

"Shut up, Cohen. Just come in."

"You have a really nice house Summer. Where's your dad?"

"Oh, he's not here. He's not going to be here for another three weeks." Summer said casually as she led him up the stairs.

"Don't you get lonely?" Seth said concerned.

"It's okay. I have Coop and she always cheers me up." Summer smiled.

"So, this is your room?"

"Yup. Never would I ever thought that Seth Cohen would ever come in my room. Ever."

"Never say never Sum. It's very um… what's the word. Pink."

"Yeah. The walls were painted pink ever since I was a little girl and I just never seemed to change them so they just sort of stayed."

Seth settled on Summer's bed. "Summer, are you sure you're okay staying alone here so much?"

"I'm fine Cohen. I get used to it."

"You know you can talk to me if you want. I swear I won't tell anyone."

Summer looked at Seth in the eyes and finally gave in. "Okay it does bother me. I really wish my dad would look at me for once. He's never there for me. How can I ever consider him as a father? All I really want is for him to be there for me when I need it and for him to maybe be proud of me someday."

"Summer, maybe you're dad is proud of you. He's just not around to tell you."

"Then what kind of father is he? He really shouldn't be keeping things from me. Sometimes I really miss him."

"It's okay Sum. You have me."

"Yeah, Cohen. You are so much better than my dad." Summer replied sarcastically.

"Seriously Summer. If you ever need anyone, you can always talk to me."

"Wow. I have never really talked to something so personal with anyone who actually understands. It's really nice talking to you. I try talking to Coop about these things but she doesn't really get me. She just thinks it's great that I get the house to myself and I can do whatever I want but it's so much worse than that. I'm glad you're here Cohen." Summer said sincerely.

"Don't mention it Summer. You're a really great person. You shouldn't let your friends hide that."

"I think you're my only friend who doesn't hide that."

We are so having a moment! Seth thought. Kiss her!

Cohen is so sweet. Summer thought as their faces suddenly began to lean closer together for a kiss. Suddenly Summer's phone interrupted.

"Damn it. That's probably Coop. I should get it." Summer said as she walked towards her phone.

"Hey Sum. What's up?" Marissa said.

"Coop! What did I tell you about calling me today? Remember, me and Seth have this really big report that we have to finish."

"So, did you get started?"

"No."

"Then what have you been doing this whole time?"

" Stop being so nosy Coop. I'll tell you later. Where are you anyway?"

"I'm at the crab shack. Gotta go. Ryan's here." Marissa hung up.

"Seth, you will not believe this. Coop and Ryan are on a date."

"What! Since when? He didn't tell me about anything. What did she tell you?"

"She didn't tell me about a date, but it was so obvious! She immediately hung up when Ryan was there which means it's really important if she has to hang up on me."

"Wow. Ryan on a date. I never thought I'd see the day."


"Hey Ryan!" Marissa called out as Ryan walked into the crab shack.

"Hey Marissa. What a surprise to see you here." Ryan took a seat at Marissa's table.

"Yeah, well isn't this just the perfect time to talk to again."

"Sounds good."

"So, I've been thinking." Marissa said hesitantly.

"I've been thinking to."

"Do you want to like go on a date or something?"

"Yeah. I was going to ask you the same thing."

"Great because I've been having these unexplainable feelings of being more than friends with you."

"Me too."

"You know. I think we have a lot more in common that we thought we had."

"Oh really? I thought it was okay for opposites to attract?"

"Hey! We can still like each other if we have a lot in common!" They both laughed.


A/N: review please! This chapter isn't so good. I hope my next chapter will be better.