Summer in the City

Chapter 18

AN: Thanks for all the inspiring reviews on Summer in the City

Summer sat at the edge of the pool with her feet dangling into the water. There was a slight breeze and her small strands of brown hair floated up with the wind.

Seth smiled at her from out the window in the Cohen house. He was so lucky. Lucky in all ways possible: gorgeous girlfriend, fantastic job, and an amazing life. Who knew; Seth Cohen actually turned out good. Seth touched the windowpane once more and walked onto the back porch.

"Hey Sum." He announced as he gripped her shoulders as a sort of standing/sitting hug. Seth joined her on the edge of the pool cement.

"Hey." She smiled and pecked him on the lips.

"Are you having fun?" Seth asked and scooted closer to her body.

"A blast." She laughed.

"Wonderful." He grinned. "Are you excited for dinner tonight?"

"Heck yeah! We are going to make the best dinner ever." She smiled again.

Today was very casual; Summer liked it that way. It reminded her of when she was a teenager. Just hanging out on the beach with Coop and watching Seth and Ryan try to dunk each other in the water. She loved it at the beach. It was the essence of summertime. Bonfires, bikinis, sand up her ass; memories she cherished.

"I hope so." She leaned over and kissed him again. Tonight was the family dinner and she was excited.

Kirsten came out onto the patio, "Hey lovebirds. I got to grab Summer from you Seth. We have to start getting the food prepared for dinner. Marissa just called and said she's on her way." Seth looked up at his mother and gave her a plea with his puppy face. Kirsten frowned.

"You guys can have five more minutes but that's it." Kirsten announced and went back into the kitchen.

Summer looked at Seth, shook her head, and giggled. Her boyfriend was such a dork.

Seth gave her his classic dorky grin and he kissed her again.

Minutes passed but it seemed like seconds.

Marissa came up from the kitchen after talking to Kitchen and had strict orders to get Summer from Seth.

"Hey Sum, Seth. Mind taking air for a second." Summer and Seth broke apart embarrassed.

"Hi Coop. You ready for me?" Summer beamed.

"We have for the past 20 minutes." She smiled and shook her head.

"So sorry, Coop. I'm ready." She got up from the ground and brushed off the imaginary lint off of her shorts. Summer waved to Seth and followed Marissa into the Cohen kitchen.

"Seems like you and Seth have been enjoying yourselves."

Summer blushed. "We have. It's our vacation and we'd like to enjoy ourselves."

"Obviously." Marissa giggled and Summer swapped her playfully.

"It's not my fault I have one of the cutest boyfriends alive."

Marissa furrowed her eyebrows "I guess not."

"So" They stood at the kitchen island where Kirsten was staring at the food looking very unsure of what to do next.

"Hey," Summer greeted. Kirsten looked up at her.

"Good, you're here. Now it's officially time to start cooking." Kirsten smiled pleasantly.

"Okay, where are the saltines. I'll start on the meatloaf." Marissa announced.

"Saltines?" Kirsten frowned.

"Yeah, like the crackers in tomato soup." Marissa prodded.

"I'm not sure. Check the pantry."

Summer walked into the walk-in and stood staring at the mountains of food that lay in the entrance.

"Hey Coop. Help." Summer whined. "I'm getting claustrophobic."

"Just what everything dinner guest wants to hear." Seth announced coming from outside.

Summer narrowed her eyes and smiled at him. "Does someone not want to eat any dinner?" She threatened.

Seth shut up immediately.

"That's better." She commented. "I never knew you had all this food. How come you always came to my house when we were in high school begging for food?" She asked skeptically.

Seth shrugged. "It was the only way I could see you eat ice cream." He grinned and Summer looked annoyed.

"Whatever. Where are the saltines?"

Seth reached up and grabbed a box of the crackers and handed it to Summer.

"Do I deserve a kiss?" He asked mischievously.

"Do you?" She asked him as she shook the box of crackers and walked out of the pantry.

He frowned as he watched her retreating figure. "Apparently not." He walked out and up the stairs to look for his old video games.

"Here Coop. I found your saltines." She handed the box to her and she started washing the potatoes before she put them in the oven.

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Seth walked to the closet in his old bedroom and took down a huge box full of his games. He frowned. He didn't want to play them all by himself. Seth shoved the box back onto the top shelf and shut the door. He threw on his sweater that previously laid on the chair and dashed down the stairs. He was going to see Ryan.

"Hey Cohen, where are you off to so quickly?" Summer asked as he opened the front door. She had put her hair up into a high pony tail that flopped on the top of her head. She had a potato in one hand and a peeler in the other.

"I'm going to see Ryan." He announced and Marissa appeared by Summer within a second.

"Make sure he gives Catalina her nap. I don't want her cranky for dinner." Marissa interrupted.

Seth rolled his eyes, "Yes mom."

Marissa went back to her food. "So, I'm going to go now." He repeated to Summer.

"Okay. Have a good time. Be prepared to smell wonderful things when you come back."

"Summer, contrary to what you think, fire doesn't smell good." He replied and dashed out the door.

It was Summer's turn to roll her eyes.

Soon enough Seth had arrived at Ryan's place. The rickety old door had been replaced and it made the house look more livable. He got out of his car and walked to the front door. Within seconds of ringing the doorbell, Ryan opened the door with a wide smile on his face.

"Hey!" Ryan said. "I'm glad you're here. I have to go grab some things I forgot at the store and I just put Cat down for a nap. Can you watch her while I run to the store? She'll be sleeping so you don't have to worry. Thanks!" He said and ran to his car and got in.
Seth waved goodbye in a state of shock. He could baby sit. He could baby-sit just about as well as the girls could cook. Fire did not sound very pleasing right about now either.

TBC.

Sorry it was short but I wanted to get an update in before 2009. LOL.

Seth will be in disaster when he babysits Cat and she won't be sleeping either.

The girls will cook- we will find out what happens with that in the next chapter.

And where did Ryan actually go?

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