Here is Chapter 3.
Ryan is sleeping soundly for the first time in a while. Seth however decides to enter the pool house with a cup of coffee. Seth places the coffee under Ryan's nose.
Seth- Wakey wakey. Eggs and bacey.
Ryan wakes up slowly with a groan and takes the cup of coffee as he sits up.
Ryan- Seth it is eight. We aren't picking the girls up for a while still.
Seth- Oh I know but Ryan, we have missed an entire three sessions of Seth/ Ryan time.
Ryan groans.
Ryan- I thought all was well in the world of Seth and Summer.
Seth- It is. It is indeed. But I worry about the world of Ryan and Marissa.
Ryan- Marissa and I are great.
Seth- So she is okay with Theresa carring your child? It doesn't bother her that you will probally have to visit a lot?
Ryans face showed a look of regret.
Ryan- Look I really don't know what I can do to make it up to her. We have a date tonight. I guess I should try to do something romantic and what not.
Seth- Yeah I think you need some major help with that whole thing.
Ryan just smiled.
Ryan- She wants me to go to dinner with her mom and Caleb on Saturday. What ever I do tonight I will end up messing up anyway.
Seth- Hey now buddy. You are Ryan Atwood. You have a certain way with the ladies.
Ryan looked skeptical.
Seth- I just mean put on the Mr. Charmer front.
Ryan- Oh hi Julie, I'm sorry I knocked up my ex girlfriend but I really am a great guy.
Seth- Well avoid that particular line. We all make mistakes. This isn't world ending. Marissa and you will work it out.
Ryan- I don't know its still a bit off. I feel like she won't trust me anymore. I really messed that up.
Seth- Trust, just so happens to be something that you can earn back.
Ryan- Yeah well I don't have seventeen years.
Seth- Well other than the entire Theresa thing, you never gave her a reason to doubt you.
Ryan- I guess. Wait no. There was your grandpa's girlfriend.
Seth- Yeah well, don't mention that one at dinner Saturday.
Ryan- Gee thanks Seth.
Seth- I can be helpful. Well just show her she's the only one you are going to mess around with from now on. Your date will be a good start. Plus if you don't get it together. I wont have anymore akward walk ins. I really feel bad about those. Its like I'm preventing a baby from entering the world.
Ryan looked upset with himself.
Seth- Sorry. I kind of forgot. I need to work on that.
Ryan- Right. Well anyway Seth. Not that it has anything to do with you at all. But Marissa and I… we have not.
Seth- Have not what?... Oh right. Wait really?
Ryan- Yeah its never been right.
Seth- Wow I am currently getting more than you are my man.
Ryan laughed a little.
Ryan- I just don't want to rush her or things in general.
Seth- Well ok man if that's the story.
Ryan- Seth. I don't say it a lot. But I love her. And the old Chino Ryan disappears when I'm around her.
Seth- How sweet. Tell that to Julie though.
At that moment Summer walked in with Marissa trailing.
Summer- Tell Julie what?
Marissa looked interested. Seth looked at Ryan apologetically.
Seth- Tell her that Ryan is excited for there dinner.
Marissa- Good me too.
Marissa didn't believe it but walked over to Ryan and pecked his cheek anyway. Seth got up and gave Summer a quick kiss. They all headed to the main house.
Ryan- So what are you guys doing here. Not that it isn't a great surprise. I just thought we were picking you up later.
Marissa- Yeah well we were sitting around and decided to come over.
Summer- Yeah we are excited to get some tan on.
Seth- Well Ryan I think that means we need to go get dressed. Not that your wife beater and sweats aren't amazing. I just think we need trunks.
Seth then left with Summer to go and get ready.
Ryan- So I guess I better go get ready.
Marissa- Yeah. I have my bikini in my bag. So I guess Ill get ready too and then meet you in the pool house.
Ryan- Alright. Or I'll change here. You can have the pool house.
Marissa kissed his cheek. And then headed out to get changed. Ryan grabbed a pair of trunks from his duffle bag, and quickly put them on. He then went out to the pool house hoping to talk to Marissa a bit one on one before they left. He however walked in on a half dressed Marissa struggling to tie her top. Ryan stood there stunned.
Ryan- I… sorry…
Marissa turned red but decided to make the best of it and use him anyway.
Marissa- Its ok. Can you help me out though.
Ryan nodded and walked over to help her tie her top on. He slowly did so and eventually couldn't take it anymore. He began to kiss her neck. Marissa giggled. Ryan continued to suck on her neck.
Marissa- Ryan cut it out.
Ryan eventually let go and when Marissa turned to face him, she smiled lovingly at him. Marissa kissed him deeply and Ryan rubbed her hip bones with his hands. Seth however decided to ruin the moment by entering with Summer.
Seth- Dammit you guys lets get going.
Marissa and Ryan broke apart and they all headed to the beach. When they got there Ryan and Seth went to get the girls ice cream while Marissa and Summer set up towels.
Summer- So Coop, things with Ryan seem to be going alright.
Marissa- Yeah I mean I really love him.
Summer- I think he loves you too, don't worry about Theresa. I see the way he looks at you he only has eyes for you. And the hickey might indicate he is intresed as well.
Marissa turned red.
Marissa- Shit where is it?
Summer gave her a mirror and Marissa saw a huge hickey on the back of her neck.
Marissa- Shit shit shit. Sum Ryan and I are going to dinner with my mom and Caleb tomorrow. And did I mention she walked in on us making out last night anyway. God she is going to put me on birth control or something.
Summer- Well maybe it's a good idea.
Marissa looked a bit upset.
Summer- Oh sorry. I just meant, you and Ryan are always all over each other.
Marissa- We havent… yet.
Summer- Really?
Marissa just nodded.
Summer- Ryan Atwood hasn't tried anything on you?
Marissa- No he is really sweet about it actually. Last night we almost… Well anyway he stopped me and told me that he wanted to but I deserved it to special.
Summer- Aw Coop.
Marissa just laughed.
Marissa- I just really want my mom to like him half as much as I do. We have been getting along. With Ryan back I don't want that to change.
Summer- I'm sure your mom will come along. Just cover the evidence.
Summer indicated the hickey. Marissa blushed. Ryan and Seth then returned with ice cream and they all sat down to enjoy it. While getting ice cream Ryan had brain stormed an idea for the perfect date. Summer and Seth went into the water to give Ryan and Marissa some alone time. Marissa was seated in between Ryans legs. Her head was relaxed on his shoulder.
Marissa- I'm really happy right now.
Ryan smiled and kissed her head.
Ryan- Me too.
Marissa- Oh yeah. I forgot I have to yell at you.
Ryan got worried until he saw Marissa lift up her hair to show him the hickey. Ryan laughed.
Ryan- Sorry. You were top less. Trust me you walked out lucky.
Marissa laughed and they just enjoyed each others company. Seth and Summer returned from a flirt filled swim and sat down next to them.
Seth- So this Summer is going to be amazing.
They all got smiles on their faces and agreed.
Ryan- So hey I was going to head back and get a few things done.
Marissa frowned.
Ryan- I have to get ready for our date.
Marissa smiled and kissed him quickly before he stood up.
Marissa- I guess I can let you go for that.
Ryan smiled said his good byes and then headed home. Meanwhile the rest of them remained at the beach.
Summer- Coop you are so lucky you have Ryan. Unlike Cohen here. He is a great guy.
Marissa laughed as Seth looked hurt.
Seth- I cant compete with Ryan he is whipped.
Marissa- Seth your just as whipped.
Summer- Yeah Mr. Kissing Booth.
Seth smiled and then looked hurt.
Seth- Hey now it worked didn't it.
Summer nodded and kissed him before turning to Marissa.
Summer- So should I take you home too so you can get ready.
Marissa- Yeah I better go.
Marissa was then dropped off and Seth and Summer headed to Summer house.
Seth- So Summer since Ryan is making me look really bad now I figured we could go out tonight.
Summer smiled.
Summer- Sounds good Cohen.
Meanwhile Ryan was at the Cooper Nichol mansion to pick up Marissa. He was in a nice dress shirt and nice dress pants while Julie opened the door.
Ryan- Hi Mrs… Cooper Nichol.
Julie smiled and opened the door.
Julie- Julie will work Ryan. I take it you're here for Marissa.
Ryan- Yeah is that okay?
Julie- Yes. So I hear you are going to be joining us tomorrow for dinner.
Ryan- Yeah is that okay?
Julie- Ryan its okay. We want you there.
Ryan just smiled a polite but scared smile.
Julie- I know I haven't always been there for my daughter this past year, but now that she is living under the same roof as me again, we have been able to talk more and get along much better. You are a large part of my daughters life and so I want to get to know you. I'm sorry for how I may have acted in the past.
Ryan- You don't have to apologize. This past year has been rough. I just want you to know that I care about your daughter a lot. I wont let anything happen to her. You have my word on that.
Julie smiled and pulled Ryan in for a hug. When they broke apart they saw Marissa standing at the top of the stairs in a cocktail dress with her hair down straight.
Marissa- I didn't really know what to wear.
Ryan lacking a breath.
Ryan- You look… That will…
Julie smiled at Ryan.
Julie- You kids have fun… And Ryan I will see you tomorrow night.
Ryan waved a goodbye as Julie exited. Marissa then finished her way down the stairs and gave Ryan a kiss on the cheek.
Marissa- You two seem to be getting along.
Ryan- We had a quick chat. You look beautiful Marissa.
Marissa blushed and took his hand as they headed out the door.
Marissa- So where are we going?
Ryan- That my dear. Is the surprise.
Marissa- You sound like Seth.
Ryan- Well he's hard to avoid.
Marissa giggled and they held hands as Ryan drove the range rover. When he finally parked Marissa was near tears.
Marissa- It's the model home.
Ryan- Yeah they never did anything with it so I figured we could use it. I have a thing set up in the old room.
Marissa smiled and let him guide her up the familiar stairs to a candle lit room with the same tent that used to lie there when Ryan first came. Halleluega was playing and the model home mix was set on top of the same stereo. In the middle of the room two plates with grilled cheese sat on a table. Ryan guided her over to the table and pulled out a chair for her.
Marissa- Ryan this is amazing.
Ryan blushed.
Ryan- I wanted you to like it.
Marissa- I love it. I love you.
Ryan- I love you too. But I'm hungry. Lets eat.
Marissa laughed.
Marissa- I hear the chef is really great.
Ryan- Really now?
Marissa giggled and they enjoyed their meal. Not knowing where the night would take them.