Redundant: Part 4 - Mr. Brightside
A/N: I was looking through all my songs and I've picked a bunch that I think I'll end up using in future chapters. I think I have picked out the song I want to use for the last chapter. That's a good thing because it means I know where I want to go with this story. I also want to try some dialogue in this chapter. I know that it's a bit harder, but I'm going to try it. Please read and review! Anyway, on with the story.
Disclaimer: I do not own The O.C., The Killers or their song "Mr. Brightside."
I'm coming out my cage
Overtime, Summer gradually was able to come out of her state, you could call it. She decided that she wasn't going to let Seth win – again, or so she thought – by pining over him. She was going to move on. Or at least seem to. She started to go out more. Get herself out there. She was with friends more. She was 'happier' more. It seemed to working. She was "coming out of her cage."
And I've been doing just fine
She had been doing fine. She'd been doing great, actually. Everything seemed to be falling into place. She was meeting new people, work was going good and she found a great little place to live. It seemed as if without Seth she had her life together. Maybe she did. Or maybe she just thought she did. Whatever it was, she was doing just fine on her own.
Gotta, gotta, gotta be down
As for Seth, he was doing just the opposite. He was angry, upset and often testy. Which caused problems with everybody around him. It didn't take much for him to freak out on somebody over the tiniest thing. That, of course, didn't make him too popular. He was left to pine over something he had lost, all the while still "being" with Ana.
Even Ana was noticing a difference in him. He wasn't 'happy' anymore. Little did she know Seth had never really been happy. He hadn't been since his relationship with Summer had been strong. A long time ago.
Because I want it all
For Seth the whole thing was sort of like being back in high school. He wanted Summer of course, but then along came Ana. She was new, and shared many of the same interests with him. He couldn't decide which one he liked better, so he kept both. Without the other woman's knowledge. But of course, just like in high school it all came back to bite him.
It started out with a kiss
That's all it had been. Seth could have chosen to walk away from it, but he didn't. Now he was left to pay the price because Summer was gone and he was left with Ana. Sure, Ana was great. But she wasn't Summer. Nobody was or ever would Summer, besides – of course – Summer herself.
How did it end up like this?
How did it end up like this? Seth asked himself that question everyday. It always came back to him though. He had started it and it was now his fault Summer was gone. He tried to comfort himself with the fact that Summer probably missed him just as much as he missed her. Unfortunately, he was wrong. Summer was moving on.
It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss
Only a kiss. But that kiss had destroyed him. It had temporarily destroyed Summer, but unlike Seth she was building herself up again.
Now I'm falling asleep
Because Summer had not only being doing just fine, but she met a guy.
And she's calling a cab
A great guy in fact. He was genuinely a great guy. He wasn't using her either. She could tell, as could everyone around them. He was clearly head-over- heels for her. And she was pretty darn happy with him herself. She smiled more often. She was giggly and her giddiness seemed to rub off on everyone around her.
While he's having a smoke
If Seth knew how Summer had been able to build her life back up and move on, he would have died right there. His favourite girl was somebody's girlfriend now. He didn't think he would ever get over Summer, but it seemed that she was able to get over him. Seth, of course, didn't know this.
And she's taking a drag
Summer was beginning to think that maybe her new boyfriend, Ian, was "the one." Not that she would say this to anyone – yet.
And now they're going to bed
As the phone rang, Summer rushed to find it before it went to the machine. She answered just in time, to be comforted by the sound of Ian's voice.
"Hello?" Summer asked once she had picked up the phone.
"Hi," another voice answered shyly.
"Ian! I'm so glad you called. I missed you," she replied, just as shyly.
"I missed you too Summer. I should be back in town soon. My sister had her baby. It's a girl," Ian told Summer excitedly.
"Aww… I'm sorry I had to miss it. It's just with everything going on at work. But I missed you."
The two were very happy together. They complimented each other well too. Another thing with him was that many girls would be afraid that when their boyfriend, husband or fiancé – whatever they may be – went out of town may be cheating on them. That wasn't the case with Ian though. She didn't have to worry about it though. She knew he was in love with her.
In fact, she loved him too. Yes, Summer Roberts loved her boyfriend. Much, if he had known, to Seth's dismay.
And my stomach is sick
Seth's stomach was sick. Every time he thought of Summer. Every thought or mention of even the word summer brought all the memories flooding back. Seth believed he had probably ruined Summer's life, as he did his own. Unfortunately, that was not the case. He may have fixed it.
Of course, he had always wanted to be the one to fix things for Summer. To be there for her. He never wanted his 'fixing' to lead her to another man though. He wanted her to be happy, but he also wanted her to be happy with him.
And it's all in my head
Seth may have fixed Summer's life a little more then you would think. Because now, Summer Roberts and Ian Wright were officially engaged to be married. Marriage. People always thought it would happen for her with Seth. Apparently not. It was going to be Ian. Summer would no longer be Summer Roberts, but Summer Wright.
But she touching his chest
Somehow, Seth caught wind that Summer was engaged. A little birdie told him. A little birdie with the name Ryan. Summer had remained in contact with Ryan despite her leaving. She now considered him one of her best friends. Ryan had been happy for her. He knew what Seth had done, and he couldn't help but be a little angry with Seth for it. But now that Summer was happy, he was willing to put his anger on the back burner. For a while a least.
Now, he takes off her dress
Now that Seth knew he was crushed. He couldn't let go of Summer, as much as he tried. He could realize the fact that it was time to move on. It was too hard. The moving on. It would require him to know that she gone – forever. He would never have her again. Ian would. For the rest of his life. 'Till death do us part. He always thought that would be Summer and himself. Guess not.
Now let me go
Summer couldn't believe she was actually engaged. She was happy and nervous. But who wouldn't be, right? I mean, getting married is huge. It's supposed to be forever. Granted, that often didn't happen, but it's what Summer wanted.
I just can't look
It's killing me
And taking control
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
'Cause I'm Mr. Brightside
Summer was to be married to Ian Wright. Seth was to be left to pine for her.
I never…
I never…
I never…
A/N: The whole dialogue thing didn't really fit in as much I would have liked, but I felt like I had to keep it in. I know I didn't use the whole song but it's already almost 1,500 words. Plus I didn't want to have to use it all again. It would have been too dragged out. Another thing that is super IMPORTANT is that I'm not going to guarantee whether or not this will stay a Summer and Ian story or if it will become a Summer and Seth story. It could be either. There are, however, a couple of subtle hints in there. One of them is really good hint, I think. OH, and please don't forget to REVIEW! Thank you!