Here is a long awaited Chapter 14.

Marissa, Ryan, Summer, and Seth all arrived at the party a fashionable few minutes late. Seth and Summer immediately ran off to a private room. Marissa however was called over by her mother. Julie was all done up and talking with one of Caleb's important business buddies. The man she was talking to was Paul Harris. Mr. Harris was the director of the architects at the Newport Group. Marissa dragged Ryan over to join in the conversation.

Julie- Marissa, Ryan, this is the director of architecture at the Newport Group Paul Harris.

Marissa smiled and Ryan shook his hand.

Ryan- Nice to meet you Mr. Harris.

Paul- Paul please. So Julie here tells me you have quite the interest when it comes to architecture.

Ryan- Yes sir. I worked construction a while ago and have taken a liking to it ever since.

Paul- Well I will have to keep an eye on you then. The Group always need a fresh brilliant mind.

Ryan smiled.

Ryan- Thank you sir.

Julie- Well I just thought Ryan should meet Paul. Seeing as they share similar interests. You kids have fun now.

Marissa and Ryan smiled polite goodbye smiles and walked away hand in hand.

Ryan- I will have to thank your mom later. She didn't have to do that.

Marissa- I know but I think she wanted to. She grew up in Riverside you know. She respects anyone willing to work hard.

Marissa then smiled and talked in a joking way.

Marissa- Plus you will have to make bank if you want to keep me around.

Ryan smiled.

Ryan- Well I hope to be able to support you when the time comes.

Marissa smiled into a hug.

Marissa- Lets go for a walk.

Ryan- We just got here.

Marissa- I know but I like alone time with you a lot better than being here.

Ryan- Alright. Do you want a drink or anything before we head out?

Marissa- Sure I'll take a bottle of water.

Ryan- Alright I'll meet you out by the beach in a minute.

Marissa- Sounds good.

With that Ryan entered into the bar room and Marissa headed outside. Marissa was standing alone outside when a guy from her Physics class last year came up to her. His name was Rick and he a co captain of the water polo team. He tossed a drunken arm around her that she tried to remove.

Rick- Well, well, well. If it isn't Ms. Cooper alone on this fine evening. Did you take the trash out yet?

Marissa- Look Rick just leave me alone.

Marissa then fought to remove his arm from around her.

Rick- Well you are a feisty one. Luke always said you were hard. I'll warm you up quick though.

With that Rick brought her to the ground and he had her pinned to the sand and was licking her thigh when Ryan appeared. Tossing the bottle of water to the side Ryan rushed over yelling for him to get off her. When he got there he yanked Rick off of Marissa with ease. He stopped for a moment. Having the urge to kick the kids ass. However, he noticed Marissa's look of fear and instead chose to leave Rick drunk and passed out on the sand nearby. He rushed over to Marissa and picked her up. She wasn't hurt but she was obviously distraught. He asked if she wanted to go to the pool house and with a few tears she nodded yes. Ryan helped her to the range rover. He opened the door and she got in. He then got in the drivers seat and started to drive away. When they arrived at the Cohen's Ryan helped her around the house to the pool house. She laid down and he got her a glass of water and sat next to her.

Marissa whimpered a thanks.

Ryan- Do you want anything else?

Marissa- Can you just lay down with me?

Ryan then pulled her into a loving hug and they laid down together. With in minutes they were both asleep. Marissa's phone was vibrating all night but neither heard it. They just slept. They awoke however to a violent pounding on the pool house door at 4 am. Ryan went to get it and instead of letting the person at the door in he stepped outside and signaled for Marissa to go back to bed. When he got outside he faced a furious Julie Cooper.

Julie- I need to see my daughter.

Ryan- Look… Julie… Marissa was kind of attached a while ago. Some kid threw himself on her. I tossed him off of her and took her back here. I think she just needs rest. Is it okay if you trust me on this one?

Julie- Is she okay?

Ryan- No but she will be.

Julie- Ok. Ryan?

Ryan- Yeah.

Julie- Thanks.

Ryan just nodded and walked back into bed. In a few more hours Marissa stirred awake and Ryan followed seconds later. Ryan rubbed her shoulder for support.

Ryan- Do you want to talk?

Marissa- Not really. There isn't much to say. Once again Marissa Cooper is a victim.

Ryan- Hey your not a victim. I threw him off. Your fine.

Marissa- I know. I just feel so... stupid for having this bother me so much.

Ryan- Hey its okay.

Marissa- No its not. Do I walk around with an attack me sticker on my forehead? Is that what Oliver saw?

Ryan- No you don't. You walk around with an I'm gorgeous sticker on your forehead. And people take advantage of what a great person you are. But you aren't at fault.

Marissa- I guess.

Ryan lifted her head up to look him in the eyes.

Ryan- I know that you are strong.

Marissa- I'm not. You had to save me once again.

Ryan- Marissa it's okay to need help. I love to help you out. Your strong because you can talk about it.

Marissa- Alright. Well thank you.

Ryan- I didn't do anything but help you push him off.

Marissa- Yeah. I was thanking you for not killing him.

Ryan laughed.

Ryan- I wanted to. But I saw your face and knew you were more important.

Marissa smiled and kissed him.

Marissa- I love you.

Ryan just kissed her back.

Marissa- Oh god. We can't do this now. I haven't been home since yesterday.

Ryan smiled.

Ryan- I got you covered. Your mom stopped by. I gave her a condensed version of what happened and she is fine with you being here.

Marissa- Thanks for taking care of her.

Ryan- No problem. So what can we do on our last day of Summer here?

Marissa- Well what do you want to do?

Ryan- What ever you want. Your wish is my command.

Marissa raised her eyebrows and smiled as she got up and straddled him. Ryan laughed.

Ryan- I should say that more often.

Marissa just grinned and began to unbutton his pants. He had her top off and they were making out when Catlin walked in.

Catlin- Woah.

Marissa and Ryan sprung apart bright red. They dressed quickly and walked out to find everyone of the Coopers and the Cohens around the pool side table with lunch. Marissa and Ryan smiled and sat down.

Sandy- We wanted to get you both but Julie said you had a late night.

Ryan- Yeah sorry about that.

Julie- Well its no problem. I hope you punched that scum square in the jaw.

Ryan gritted his teeth with a half smile.

Ryan- I wanted to.

Marissa- Well everything is fine now. So lets move on to the last day of sweet Summer.

Kirsten- Good idea dear. Has anyone called Summer.

Everyone turned to look at Seth.

Seth- What? I figured we would make plans before I get yelled at for waking her up.

Everyone laughed.

Seth- Well does the Summer Fun sound like a plan?

Marissa and Ryan looked at each other and nodded.

Marissa- Sounds good to me. Catlin would you like to join us?

Catlin- Uh… sure.

Seth- The more the merrier. Sounds like a plan. I'll get Summer and we can head out around 1.

They nodded and finished their early lunch. Interested in what the day and the year would bring.

Again sorry for the uber delay. Let me know if you want this continued. Thanks.