It is unbelievable how life can make all of these twists and turns out of a life that was never really there to begin with. Seth felt like he was actually doing something in life. He was actually out there. Well, not out there, but he was going on a date, and at least his relationship status was visible, not when he had no status at all. Somehow this Summer was his hope, and in some way, she was going to help him make a life for himself and have a social life. Have friends. Have a girlfriend. Maybe she may not be his girlfriend, but he knows that somehow… it was going to happen anyway. No matter what gets in his way.

What the hell did I get myself into?

Seth sighs as he drops his head onto his desk. He knows what he has in mind for a perfect first date, but pulling it off could be a challenge.

Just as her conversation with Seth ends, the door bell rings. Summer runs to the door and is surprised to see who is at the door.

"Marissa?! What are you doing here??" She jumps into her friends arms and takes her coat.

"Well… Ryan and I broke up and I just couldn't deal with the break-up alone so I thought to myself, why not visit Summer to brighten my mood?"

"So you're here for my emotional support?"

"Yeah, and I won't run into Ryan here."

"Okay well come in Coop! You can take the guest bedroom" she says a she shuts the door.

"It's okay Summer. I don't want to bother you. I actually got a room at a hotel so I'm fine."

"Are you sure? My mom wouldn't mind."

"It's okay, I already paid for it anyway."

"Now you have tell me what happened to you and Ryan this time."

"It's a long story but, it started off with one glass of wine, then..."

"Wow. Typical Ryan/Marissa break-up." Summer said and rolled her eyes.

"Hey! I'm not finished."

"You should really stop getting drunk off your ass or you'll never be serious."

"Will you just let me finish before you give me your opinion?"

"Fine…"

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Seth finally lifts his head from the desk realizing he had spent the night asleep there. He stands up and walks into the kitchen and is surprised to see Ryan eating cereal out of the box.

"Hey man! How did you get in here?"

"Uh, you left your door unlocked. I tried knocking first but no one answered. It's always nice to know that I'm welcome here."

"Whatever dude, you just came here and you're already eating my food!"

"So, wasn't there a reason why you wanted me here?"

"Yeah. I have this date with Summer who I just recently met. And the date is going to be exactly how I envisioned it in my dreams."

"Which dream? The one where there's candle lit dinner at your favorite restaurant and you walk her home and you end up making out with her in the rain?" he says as he pops more Captain Crunch into his mouth.

"I told you that? I never knew you remembered that kind of stuff."

"You talk. A lot."

"Actually, I planned the date to be a candle lit dinner to be at the park."

"Wow. I never knew you would be really that romantic, but go on."

"So, it would really stupid if we had a candle lit dinner during the day. I mean what's the point if the sun's out? So it's going to be in the middle of the night."

"Okay? Well, if you wanted it to be dark out during your date, why not at 8?" Ryan said giving him a questioning look.

"Well, you see one time I was talking a midnight stroll down the park and realized that when everyone is asleep and all the lights are turned off, you can actually see the stars."

"Ahh I see where you're going. Candle lit dinner while watching the stars. Talking about all this romantic date stuff makes me want to vomit."

"Yeah, I'm sorry dude. I know you just broke up with Marissa, but I need to make this date perfect. Guys like me don't get chances often. Or at all." He says sadly.

"Don't worry, Seth. I know you more than anyone and any girl who has turned you down is a fool to not get to know who you really are. You're a great person and someone will realize it and appreciate you for who you are."

"Thanks." He says sniffling.

"Are you crying?"

"I know I don't say this often, but I love you Ryan."

"Stop it, Seth! You know how I hate it when you get all sentimental on me!"

"I love you like a brother." Ryan stalks off in annoyance.

"Gosh can't I ever tell my brother I love him without having him run away?"

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"Where are we going again?" Marissa says as she rubs her arms from the brisk cold air.

"We're going find the perfect dress for me to wear, now hurry up! It's really cold!" She said as she pulls Marissa into the store.

As they walk in, Summer immediately grabs every dress that fits her taste.

"Are you planning on buying all of those Summer?"

"No. I'm trying on every single dress first."

"Okay, because I think I might just try a few of those..."

After a few hours of shopping Summer had finally chosen the perfect dress.

"Won't you be cold in that dress?" Marissa asks as Summer looks herself in the mirror.

"Yeah, well I have to look good on this date."

"You must really like this guy. I mean, I would be creeped out if a guy asked me on a date that late at night. Or morning. Whatever."

"He's not that kind of guy. He's really sweet and nice. He would never do anything to hurt me."

"Okay, now that you've got your dress, can we go out? I really want to rid all my thoughts of Ryan and all this date stuff is making me sick."

"But Coop! I have to make everything perfect! I was planning to clearing all my plans for today all on this date!"

"But I'm here now Summer, so now that you've got a guest, you're going to have to be there for me. You always are."

"That's what frustrates me! I will not be there for you everytime to you fall down. I know I'm you're best friend but all of your problems have been your fault and you need to resolve them yourself!"

"Whatever, come on. I really need something to drink. There must be some club somewhere."

"No Marissa! You are not getting drunk!"

"I could go wherever I want." She stood up and grabbed her purse, heading out the door.

Summer ran out and followed her.

They reached a nearby club and Marissa immediately began drinking her pain away. At first Summer tried stopping her from letting the drinking get out of hand but then she relaxed after Marissa offered her a drink. That led to another and another until they were both drunk dancing with random people.

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It's about 10 o'clock and Seth and Ryan were setting up Seth's big date.

"I'll be here to help set up your date but I will not be here during it okay? I sort of want to do some other stuff."

"Yeah sure." Seth said as he spread out the picnic blanket.

"How many candles did you buy? I thought you were only buying two." Ryan said as he lit every single one.

"Yeah, but it's getting pretty dark."

Ryan stood up. "Well I think you have everything perfect Seth. Just hope you guys have something to talk about."

"Oh, shit Ryan! What if we have absolutely nothing to talk about! No matter how perfect everything is, I could fall flat when we start talking!" Seth began freaking out.

"You have nothing to worry about. You may not be a smooth talker but you definitely talk. A lot."

"You say that way too much."

"It's true. Well I'm off. Wish you luck."

"Bye. I love you."

"Yeah…will you stop with the I love yous?" he cringed at the words and ran off.

"Stop running away from me when I say that!" Seth shouted, irritated.

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Ryan walks down the streets and walks into a nearby club. He immediately spots Summer and Marissa giggling uncontrollably as they dance closely with strangers.

"Marissa!?" he says angrily.

"Uh oh." Marissa giggles.

"Summer? What are you doing here?" he says as he pulls the two girls away to talk to them.

"Don't you know I live here?"

"No. Wait Summer…" Summer!?! She's Seth's date!!!!

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A/N: I'm sorry if I confused anyone in the last chapter. This chapter took very long and I'm sorry. I was having a hard time writing it and I'm not sure if I like it. Review if you like it.