Chapter 8: Bones

Disclaimer: I do not own The O.C. Nor do I own the lyrics to "Bones". The Killer's do. Too bad for me.

A/N: Long time, no update. I know. I'm sorry. But hopefully with Christmas break coming up soon I'll be able to get in lots of writing. Anyway, this chapter is a bit of a filler, but there will be some important things it too. I'm very excited to write the next chapter. I know pretty well exactly what it's going to be. But back to this chapter. Please Read and Review! Thanks a bunch.

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"Bones"

The Killers

But I Don't Really Like You

I don't really like you.

That's exactly what was running through one Seth Cohen's mind that night. Sure, she was awfully pretty. And funny. And sexy. And, well you get the point. But there was just something about her. He couldn't explain it. It didn't matter though. He wasn't looking for someone to marry. He was just looking.

For someone.

Let's go back to that night.

It was a few weeks ago. Seth had decided to go out to a club. Sort of to have some fun. Mostly though, to drink his ass off. Let's be completely honest. If he were drunk he wouldn't remember everything, temporarily at least. That's okay too.

Anyway, at this club he met a girl. Her name was Brittney. He saw her and was drawn to her in a way. And she to him. After a few drinks he loosened up - in other words he was drunk. That's when he talked to her. Well, actually danced with her. She was pretty drunk too. Considering how drunk they both were, there probably wouldn't be good results.

Soon dancing turned into making out. That turned into them pressed up against the wall. Which then turned into them leaving the club.

To go to his apartment. I think you can figure out what happened after that.

It's been a few weeks now and Seth was still regularly seeing Brittney.

But he didn't really like her.

Apologetically Dressed In The Best

Summer, with her spare time, had thrown herself completely into making sure she looked absolutely fabulous, all the time. Why? Who knows? Who cares? She looked great. But why didn't she feel great? She still felt the same. But that just made her throw herself into her looks even more.

Ian certainly noticed the change in Summer. He questioned it in his mind, but never dared to speak a word of it to Summer. Because truth be told, he was kind of enjoying.

Not only was Summer throwing herself into her looks, but she was also throwing herself into him.

And he would never, ever complain about that.

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Everything seemed to be going fine. Until one day, while casually walking down one of the boardwalks along the beach, Summer saw a familiar head of brown, curly hair. Only, she also saw a unfamiliar head of long, blonde hair alongside him.

She stopped in her tracks.

Seth had moved on.

He was with another girl. That obviously means something doesn't it. Oh no. Why did she feel as if her entire world was about to come crashing down. It didn't seem right. Why was it okay for her to be engaged, but not okay for Seth to be with another girl?

And then she saw Seth kiss her.

'No, no, no, no, no…' she kept telling herself in her head.

Seth wasn't supposed to kiss any girl but her. Why is this happening?

She couldn't continue, so instead she hailed a cab and traveled home as fast as she could.

Without An Answer

The Thunder Speaks For The Sky


And On The Cold, Wet Dirt I Cry

Suddenly, you were back to normal. Well, back to what's normal for you. You were no longer throwing yourself into me as you were. I was disappointed. But what the hell do you expect. My fiancée doesn't want to be with me. Or at least, that's the impression I get. It's not right.

I don't get it. Don't you want to marry me?

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Summer didn't know what to do with herself. So one night, not being able to take it anymore, she turned to Ryan. Somehow, he managed to get the truth out of her. Actually she blubbered the truth out, but hey. Same thing.

Ryan couldn't do much for her. What was there to do? Seth had a girlfriend and Summer had a fiancé. She had to buck the fuck up.

Mostly, she had to get over Seth.

Don't You Wanna Come With Me?

Don't You Want To Feel My Bones

On Your Bones?

It's Only Natural.

Seth and Brittney still had their little "thing" going. Even though Seth didn't really like her. But that wasn't the point. And his little plan was starting to come into action.

Because the other day, on the boardwalk, Summer wasn't the only one to see a familiar head of brown hair. He saw her too. He also knew she saw him.

And that's exactly what he wanted.

Don't You Wanna Swim With Me?

Don't You Wanna Feel My Skin

On Your Skin?

Suddenly, Summer changed. Because like Seth, she had a plan too.

Well, sort of.

You see, she decided that it was time to give all of her attention to Ian. All of it. Every last second.

Ian, of course, was just thrilled. This time he didn't question the sudden turn around. He just kissed her back. Hard.

It's Only Natural.

And as they kissed, Summer thought that she was right where she belonged. In the arms of someone who was completely smitten and in love with her.

And Ian couldn't help but agree. Completely.

He was just ecstatic that he could finally have Summer.

All to himself. For as long as he wanted.

Summer was finally his to have. Though they were engaged, he didn't really consider her his to have until she told him she was.

Last night.

When they set a date for their wedding.

A/N: Not my best chapter. As I said, it was just a filler. But it's still relatively important. I still hope you like it. Please Review!

By the way, next chapter will be the wedding. And I have lots of ideas floating around my brain. So be sure not to miss it.