So thank you guys for the reviews, they were great. I love the feedback...though I would like more. :) But anyways, this is another spot filler. Basically what I'm trying to say is that chapter 4 will be a major chapter...I promise, but this is here to fill with even more confusion. Yay! A writers job to get you readers thinking. So anyways, enjoy:) Feel free to give me your 2 cents on the chapter.
"Stop…stop that." I could barely open my eyes, but those muffled words with a ticklish edge rang through my ears. I tilted my head so I could see over my sheets and I saw a very sleepy Seth with a very happy Penny Lane. She was licking his face and I was waiting to see if he saw me watching him. "Penny girl…stop…" His irritating laugh was now getting to me and I had to put an end to it. "Seth…" He didn't hear me, so I had no choice but to whip out the big guns. "SETH!"
It seemed to have done the trick because he fell off the bed with a loud thump. "Holy sh.it Summer! You didn't have to do that!" I laughed, but with a classic Summer Roberts edge to my voice. "Oh yes I did, wanna know why? Because I hate waking up to your annoying a.ss laugh every Saturday morning!" I stared him down for a few seconds until he jumped to his feet. "I'm going to uh…go make breakfast." Victory, as always.
I joined Seth in the kitchen and watched as Penny tried to wiggle her nose above the counter to see what Seth was making. As long as it involved food, she was interested. "So are you going to call the dog sitter?" Seth turned to me and had a weird look on his face. "I am NOT leaving her with that which again. We'll just take her with us…" Sometimes Seth may not always be on my side, but when it comes to our three year old pooch, he always takes hers. I laughed and looked at him seriously. "You want to take her to Newport, at least an hour drive…with the dog…in the mini? And I'm talking without traffic."
Seth looked up to the ceiling as if he was really considering what I was saying and looked back at me. "So?" I shook my head. "Fine, but it's off of your paycheck when she ruins that leather." Seth clamped his hands together and shook them like a triumphant idiot. Then he bowed before me and kissed my hand. "Thank you me lady. My Lord will never forget your kindness." I shook my head and started to walk away. "I'm going to take a shower, but if you ever want to go to that restaurant Medieval Times again…you can forget about it." I smirked and watched his face fall. He called out to me as I climbed the stairs. "You know you love your white knights charm!"
"Ready to go?" I turned to Seth and I looked at Penny stretched across the backseat of the car. Poor thing barely fit back there. "Yeah, I guess." Seth turned to me and lowered his eyebrow, basically trying to read my expressions. "Are you ok Sum?" I sighed. Every other weekend, we go visit Newport. After I packed up for college I had no desire to move back there. That's why Seth and I live in Malibu, it was similar to Newport, but it wasn't Newport. It's hard to explain.
"Yeah Seth, can't wait to see your parents." I put on a real smile this time. I always loved to see the Cohen's. "Yep, let's haul ass then." I smiled and leaned back in my seat thinking about everyone I was going to visit. Ryan would be nice to see if he could clear up his hectic schedule. He works at this place that is like, the new Newport Group, but it's called Newport Architecture. I hated the name when I heard it, but I figured Ryan could care less about the name, as long as he could hold the job this time around.
The traffic was light. Probably some people going to work, others running to the store to buy some milk. But it was better then rush hour traffic here, that was for sure. I was listening to the soft music of one of Seth's mixes. The song was "Tech Love" by Her Space Holiday and it put me at ease…and to sleep.
"Stand back son, I'll wake her up." I heard familiar voice, but it was faint. "No Pop's…I wouldn't do that…" "It's fine! I'm just going to tap on the glass." A few moments later I heard a knocking noise. "What?" I quickly opened my eyes and saw Sandy standing on the outside of the car. I was still in the car? Sleeping? I moved the seat in front of me forward and got out, taking notice of Sandy chuckling. He looked over at me. "Did I wake ya?" This always makes me laugh, when he pulls pranks on all of us. "I was just taking a nap Mr. C." Sandy laughed. "I thought you were avoiding me!" Seth popped in. "Like I do."
Sandy looked over at Seth and eyed him. "I…uh…I…was just kidding…" We all laughed and Sandy turned to me and took me in a big friendly hug, or as he always calls it a bear hug. "Don't worry Summer, I was kidding too. Now while you were out cold, we brought your bags in the house." I turned to him and shook my head. "You make it sound like I was sleeping forever!" Seth shrugged. "I'd say an half an hour." Wow, that does seem like a really long time, I'll give them that. Seth and I followed Sandy into the house and straight to the kitchen where Kirsten was waiting.
Sandy put his hand on my shoulder and spoke up. "Look Hun, Sleeping Beauty's up." Everyone laughed and Kirsten took me in a motherly hug. "How are you sweetie?" I smiled at the woman who has been more of a Mother to me then anyone else. "I'm great." Sandy walked to the fridge and pulled out some wrapped up deli meat and put them down on the counter beside a basket of rolls. "Now for lunch, we can make sandwiches. Is that ok?" Seth rubbed his palms together in what looked like excitement, but it really had an evil look to it. "Sounds good to me!"
We all sat at the table enjoying being around one another. In the corner of my eye, I would see Seth sneak Penny some ham every now and then. "So how's work son?" Seth looked up from his sandwich and put a finger up to tell us he was still chewing. Once he swallowed, he continued. "Well, you know. It's the same old stuff. A new version of a sports game…another Sims, never changes really." Kirsten looked at him sincerely. "Well, are you sure…" Bam, and there it was. Sandy did his usual and interrupted Kirsten.
"Want my advice? Quit." Both Kirsten and I turned to him and gave him that look. Seth made an uncomfortable laugh that he makes when he's under pressure. "Uh…I can't just quit my job Dad." Sandy nodded, because we both knew, he's tried this before. "I know that, I just get the feeling it's not what you want." Seth laughed and shook his head. Kirsten was gathering everyone's plates and tried to stay out of it obviously, which left me there, sitting awkwardly. "I don't really have the choice. I need to support myself…"
Sandy was about to speak up again when Kirsten joined us again at the table. "So do you guys have any plans for today? Ryan promised he would come over tonight for dinner." Seth turned to Sandy and laughed. "Do you think he will show up this time?" I shook my head, not finding his joke funny at all. Ryan has been through a lot these past few years, and he really does try do make something of himself. I spoke up. "I was thinking of stopping by…the uh…"
Kirsten grabbed my hand and smiled. I bit my lip and nodded. "And yeah…I…that's it." She knew; she always did.