Chapter 4
Seth glances at his watch. "6:30. Is that too early?" He continues pacing back and forth in his room. Seth made sure that everything was perfect. He had everything planned out. First, he would pick Summer up at her house and give her these red roses he had picked out for her. They would have dinner at The Arches. Afterwards, he would take her for a walk on the beach and then, maybe hope for a goodnight kiss. Maybe he was asking too much. Seth double-checked himself in the mirror. He made sure his hair was perfect and he smoothed out his shirt. He didn't dress too formal and wore more semi-formal clothing. After all, it was his first date with Summer and he didn't wanther to feel like it was a really big deal, even though it was. For him that is. Summer has probably been on fifty dates and for Seth? None that are worth remembering. He sighed as he recalled that first date and realized how much time he had spent thinking. Seth ran downstairs until he was stopped by his father.
"Woah. Where are you going off to so quickly?" Sandy asked, wondering what Seth could possibly have planned since Seth rarely had a social life.
"I have a date, dad. Can you go pester Ryan for once, because I really need to go." Seth said aggravated from his father's curiosity.
"Kirsten! Come here. Seth is going on a date!" Sandy yelled to Kirsten in the kitchen.
"Aw no dad! Do you have to make everything such a big deal?" Seth was extremely annoyed by now.
"My son is finally dating! So who is the lucky girl?" Kirsten asked.
"Mom! It's not like I haven't been on a date before. I'm just going to leave now because you guys are wasting a considerable amount of my time and do not wait for me to come back from my date." He rushed off out the door leaving Kirsten and Sandy and the doorway.
At Summer's house, she made sure that she looked perfect. She called Marissa over for some help on what she should wear. They both decided on a simple black dress that stopped right at her knees. It had a v-neck line that dipped in the center of her dress, but didn't show too much. The dress completely accentuated her body and was perfect for this occasion because it wasn't too fancy. She wore her hair down beautifully and made sure her make-up was perfect.
"You look gorgeous Summer. Seth should be here soon." Marissa complimented her friend as she admired her beautiful dress.
"Thanks Marissa. I guess you were right all along. Me and Cohen were just bound to happen."
"Yeah. Did I tell you guys how cute you look together?"
"How would you know? You haven't seen us officially together."
"Actually I have. I mean we have. We as in me and Ryan saw you and Seth right after you ran off at lunch."
"Thanks Marissa." Summer said sincerely.
"Thanks for what?"
"For always believing that me and Cohen were meant for each other. I mean, if you haven't been telling me how much I like him, I probably wouldn't be going on a date with him."
"Aw. You're welcome Sum." They both got up and hugged each other. They both heard the door bell rang. They both hurried downstairs to answer the door.
"Marissa, it's my date! Let me answer the door!"
"I already have the knob, Summer. Just let me open it." Marissa argued.
"Fine."
Marissa opened the door just enough so that she was in view.
"Are those flowers for me?" Marissa asked as she grabbed them.
"Hello Marissa. I didn't know I was going on a date with you." Seth said, clearly confused.
"Come in, Seth." Marissa opened the door all way for him to enter. As he entered the house, he saw an amazingly beautiful, petite brunette standing right next to Summer.
"Wow Summer. You look um… really beautiful. Way better than I expected." Seth said as he gazed at Summer. Summer blushed.
"Thanks Cohen." She said shyly.
"Oh yeah, here are your flowers Summer!" Marissa handed to Summer in which she was given a glare, clearly hinting it was time for her to leave. "I'll just leave you two alone. Have fun!"
"So, are you ready to go Summer?"
"Yeah. Where are we going by the way?" Summer asked as she took Seth's hand out the door.
"We're going to the Arches for dinner. You've been there, right?"
"Yeah. Wasn't it hard to get reservations at such short notice?"
"Yes but luckily they were able to give us a table."
They arrived at the restaurant and were seated at their table.
"You know Seth, this is actually the nicest place I have ever gone to for a date. Guys usually just take me to places really simple but this is really nice. I haven't been in many serious relationships. Most guys are jerks who go on first dates with me, expecting to come home with the same night."
"Well, I'm not one of those guys Summer. You mean so much more to me than that." Summer's heart melted. Why hasn't she been on date with him before? He is obviously the perfect, sweetest guy ever. She looked up at him and smiled. After that, nothing could go wrong on this date.
They finished their dinner and headed to the beach where the cool breeze of the ocean was just the perfect weather. Seth and Summer walked down the beach at how amazing things were at the moment. Seth held Summer as they paused to look at the stars.
"The sky is so beautiful. It's just so breathtaking. I never get the time of day just to look at all the stars." Summer said.
"Yeah the sky is breathtaking… but not as breathtaking as you."
"You are so cheesy Cohen!" Summer giggled as she hugged him.
"I know but it's true! You are way more beautiful than the sky." Seth just relished the moment until a cold breeze blew. "Are you cold Summer?"
"Just a little, but I'm fine." He rubbed her arms up and down and held her closer to him.
"I don't feel so cold anymore." She smiled up at him and lightly kissed him on the lips.
They arrived back at Summer's place and stopped at her doorstep.
"Seth, thank you for tonight. It has been the best date ever."
"I'm glad you enjoyed it Summer." He smiled up to her, uncertain of what to do until Summer grabbed his face and kissed him into a passionate kiss. His lips felt so soft and gentle and Summer could smell him. He smelt so good. She wrapped her arms around his neck as he held her back and they kissed for several minutes until they both stopped for a breath of air.
Summer kissed him one more time on the lips.
"Bye Cohen." Summer said.
"Goodnight Summer and Marissa." He said as he caught Marissa peeking through the window. Summer laughed as she opened the door to a cheerful Marissa.
"You and Cohen looked cozy at the front door." Marissa teased as she closed the door.
"Did you just watch us the whole time while we were making out?"
"Well I heard you guys come in, but I was wondering why you guys were taking so long so I just peeked through the curtains and saw you guys. So how was it?"
"It was absolutely amazing. Cohen was so sweet. We had dinner and talked and then we went to the beach and he was just so cute."
"You have really fallen for him, haven't you?"
"Yeah. I think me and Cohen could have something really serious."
"I'm glad you're happy Sum." Marissa smiled and Summer couldn't help but grin. She was happy.
Seth drove back home and couldn't wipe that stupid grin off his face. He was expecting to kiss Summer, but not full on make out with her. He would never forget this day. He walked into the house, hoping that no one was around. It was pretty late. Everyone should be asleep by now. He's relieved to find no one around and quietly walks upstairs to his room. He slowly opens the door. He switches on the lights to find Ryan sitting on bed.
"Hello Seth. Marissa tells me you went on a date with Summer. When the hell did this happen?"
"Okay, I was too caught up on planning the date that I didn't have time to tell you."
"Congratulations, man! You finally got your love life together and with Summer. The summer you've been in love with for years."
"Yeah. I can't believe it either. This has to be one of the best days of my life."
"Well I just came up her to check if this was true. Goodnight Seth."
"Night Ryan."
Seth laid down on his bed and stared at the ceiling for a few minutes before he turned over to grab Captain Oats.
"Hey Captain Oats. You told me that I would never have a chance with Summer Roberts and today I just went on a date with her and she likes me. I sure proved you wrong." He yawned. "I'm getting tired. Tomorrow will surely be an interesting day." He put Captain Oats down and turned out the lights.
The next day at Harbor.
"I think its official now. Summer Roberts is officially my girlfriend."
"And Marissa Cooper has been officially my girlfriend." Ryan said.
"Damn. I hate you. You'll always be one step ahead of me won't you?"
"Yeah, I guess so."
"Cohen!" Summer yelled from behind.
"Hey Summer." Seth said as he turned around. Summer surprised him with a long kiss as she hugged him tightly. Holly walked by.
"Summer, you are such a whore. You hog up all the hot guys for yourself, don't you?"
"Shut up, Holly. You wouldn't stand a chance with Seth."
"We'll see about that…" Holly said softly to herself as Seth, Summer, and Ryan had walked on.
"Hey guys!" Marissa said as she quickly greeted Ryan with a kiss.
"Hey Marissa." Summer said. Suddenly, someone from behind grabbed Summer's arm.
"Hey Summer." He said as he tried to kiss her but she quickly backed away.
"What the hell are you doing here Zach?"
A/N: Well I'm not quite sure if I should continue this story because, honestly, I just don't feel motivated enough to finish it...Review anyways. I may just continues it .. i'm still pondering..
