Dinner and A Movie!?
The boys had been sitting at Starbuck talking and joking and it was now 7pm. After yet another argument of Seth versus Ryan and Luke. they had looked up from their laughter and saw the girls sprinting over to them. Thousands of bags in tact wit huge smiles spread across their faces. "Bout time you girls got here" Seth demanded. "We've been dying of hunger" He whinged. "Sorry" The girls replied giggling and moving to hug their partners. "We had sooo many shops to get to and not enough time" Summer began "And Marissa had 4 years of shopping to catch up on" Anna finished laugjing with Summer. And indead she had shopped. Marissa had nearly twice as many bags as the other two girls. "Oh Just blame it all on me why don't you!? It's not like you guys didn't want to drag me to all those shops and buy all your own stuff too" Marissa laughed.
Everyone laughed. It was so good to see Marissa so happy and bright again...not cold, pale and lifeless like she had been the past 4 years. And everyone was having a blast. The guys couldn't resist but acept they had had a really good time and were a little late.
"Well what do you guys wanna do now?" "Well us boys all need our food so what do you say we go grab a bit to eat and then go catch a fick or something before we go home!?" Luke suggested. "Sure" "That sounds awsome" "As long as I get food in my stomache...soon" Everyone agreed. "I think it might be a good idea if we put these in the cars first though" Anna replied. "Good idea" Marissa agreed "My arms are killing me" Soon they had placed all their new things in the back of their cars. Ryan and Marissa were at the back of Ryan's car. "What's that big present for?" Marissa asked spotting the large box. Ryan quickly thought.. "Ahh it's for Sophie. Just wanted to spoil her the next time she came over to be babysat. Sort of mark our first time babysitting her together...as a couple" Ryan replied quickly not knowing what else to say. Marissa nodded and pecked him on his cheek and quickly walked away. Ryan stood for a second, smiled then slammed the back door shut and took off after her. "Ohh I'm so gnna get you" Ryan said as he ran after her. He caught up with her and wrapped his arms around her. She stopped and Ryan walked closer to her, pulling her in closer to him. He leant down and kissed her neck softly. Marissa giggled...but soon the rest of the group came up. "Okay guys. Save that for later...it's food time!!!" Seth told them his eyes lighting up and mouth starting to water.
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The gang headed to Daily Grill's and grabed something to eat. Their plates had just been taken away after a deliciously fattening desert. Seth rubbed his stomach "mmm That was good" "Arghh. I feel so faaaat" Summer whinned. Everyone burst into fits of laughter. "So what do you guys wanna do now?" Luke asked. "Marissa?" Anna directed. Everyone knew this day was for Marissa so they all simultaneous thought to let her make all of the desicions when one was required. Though Marissa was very rarely decisive and it was always "I'm not sure" or an "I don't mind" add with the same "What do you guys wanna do?" etc.
"There's this really cool ani..." "No Setttthhh!" They all rebutted. "But a movie does sound like a good idea!?" Anna suggested. "Yeah. Let's go check what's on" And so they made their way over to Edwards Island Cinemas. After discussing what was actually on, none of them could decide which one they wanted to go to. "Okay there's Seth Anime..." "No" "...Comedy, Drama or Action???" "Well Seth will cry if we go see the girly drama one..." Summer laughed "How many times have I got to tell you it's hayfever...It gets so cold in there!" Everyone laughed. They all knew it definitly wasn't hayfever. "And all you girls will be cryin' too" Joked Luke. However this was only met by scowls by the girls. "Well we don't wanna go watch some macho action guy movie so I guess all that leaves us with is the comedy" Anna shrugged. "Sounds good to me" Marissa said. Ryan and Luke looked at each other and shrugged "Why not" "Yeah sounds like it should be really good"
They had all finally agreed. "6 tickets to 'This isn't funny' please" Ryan asked the lady at the counter. "Sure that is $75.30 Thank-you" Ryan gave her the money and got the tickets. The tickets were $12.55 each they figured out. Luke gave Ryan $25.10 for his and Anna's ticket. "Thanks Luke" Anna said chirpily and they began walking towards the cinema. Seth also gave Ryan $25.10 for his and Summers tickets. And they also proceeded towards the door. Marissa was just opening her wallet when Ryan turned to look at her. He realised what she was up to. He came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. "What do you think you're doing?" He whispered into her ear. "Paying for my ticket" She said simply still opening her wallet. Ryan grabbed her hands and stopped her. "No you're not...You're my girlfriend and you've been away for far too long...I have a lot of spoiling to do to make up for all that time we've missed!" Ryan smiled, breathing in her scent and holding her a little closer. Marissa smiled but knew Ryan couldn't see and played along..."Yeah and while I've been asleep my money has been saving sooo I'm going to pay for my share" she said moving her hands again...but Ryan grabbed them and puled the purse from her hands.
"Oh no you're not" He replied holding the purse behind his back. Marissa turned around and tried to grab it off him. "Okay okay I won't pay. Can I have my purse back" Marissa begged with her adorable puppy dog eyes. "As long as you promise to let me pay for everything" He grinned. This waa all going to be on him. He wanted to do, say and buy her everything she wanted."Okay okay...I promise" She said giggling as she crossed her fingers behind her back. Ryan knew she was up to something but handed it back anyway, shaking his head at her. Just then Summer came out of the cinema. "Are you guys coming? We've already sat down and its about to start soon!" Summer said slightly annoyed her best friend wasn't sitting with her already. Ryan and Marissa looked at each other and sighed. "Okay okay we're coming Summ" Marissa replied, grabbing Ryan's hand and leading him to the cinema.
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"Ahh my eyessssss" Seth complained as they walked out of the dark cinema theatre. Summer following close behind yawning. "That was a good movie" Anna announced. "Yeah. It was really funny" Luke added. Ryan and Marissa were right behind. Ryan pushing a tired Marissa out of the cinema. "Well I think its safe to say we are all stuffed" Ryan laughed looking at Marissa and Summer slouching and yawning insinct?.
"Well it is 10 o'clock" Seth pointed out. "Way past our bedtime" Summer added. "I think we might head home. You guys have a good night" She added hugging everyone. "Hope you had the best day ever Coop. I'll see you tomorrow morning. Got a big breakky at Dad's so I'm told so I'll see you when I get there...oh and I wanted to grab something from my room..well yours now okay!?" "Sure. see you then" She said hugging her best friend. As Seth and Summer headed off Luke looked at a semi tired Anna. "You ready to go too?" Luke asked quietly. "Yer" Anna replied coolly. "I think we might head off too" Luke informed Ryan and Marissa. "Oh okay. Do you guys need a ride?" Ryan asked. "Ahh nah we'll geta cab together. It's out of you're guys way and we're going to the same place anyway. Thanks for the offer though" Luke responded.
"Okay. Well we'll give you a call soon and have lunch or spend the day by the pool or something!?" Marissa informed them. "Yeah that will be really good" Anna replied. "We both have to leave next week" "Oh wish you guys could stay longer..."Marissa whinned. "Well I spose we should start heading off" She said looking up at Ryan. He looked down ino her eyes. "Yeah. Let's get you home missy. You still need plenty of rest...especially after today!!!" "mmm" Marissa replied in agreement. They girls shared their last hug and the guys a friendly handshake and Marissa and Ryan were headed out towards the parking lot to their car.
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"So did you really have a great day today?" Ryan asked as he started the engine. "The best!" She said, grabbing his hand. She was still really nervous in the car. Especially since it was her first time she'd been in a car at night since the accident. This didn't go unnoticed by Ryan either. The ride back to the Cohen's house Ryandrove slowly and kept squeezing Marissa's hand and reassuring her when he saw her holding her breath. They had decided to go back to the poolhouse.
When they got there, Ryan opened the door and held it open for Marissa. "I've really missed this place" She spoke as she walked in and turned around as Ryan closed the door behind him. "I hasn't been the same without you either" Ryan replied huskily, as he put all his shopping by one of the chairs. Ryans husky voice sent shivers down Marissa spine. Ryan saw her shiver and closed the gap between them. Pulling her into his warm arms. She relaxed into them but turned around so she was facing him. She rested her head in the dip of his neck and they stood like, swaying slightly. They could have stayed like that forever, but Ryan remembered something he had been meaning to give her when they were alone.
"I got you something today" Marissa looked up a little surprised but with a smile on her face. "...well two things actually" Ryan corrected himself. Marissa pulled away slightly and Ryan went over to the shopping. Marissa sat on Ryan's bed and watched. Just having him was enough she thought. He walked over with a huge wrapped box and a smaller longer wrapped one. Marissa's eyes widened. "You didn't have to baby" She told him sweetly. "I wanted to" He said giving her his tilted half smile that was just for her. "I said I was going to spoil you and I am. You deserve it" He said simply. Then he lightened up. "So what one do you want first?" "I dunno" Ryan looked at her waiting for her to choose" "Okay okay the small one first" She laughed. Ryan sat down next to her and handed the small box over to her. She carefully took the ribbon off and tore the paper open. Inside a box...a small, long velvety box. A necklace or braclet Marissa though. She carefully opened it up. Inside her name engraved on a tiny braclet. "It's beautiful Ryan" She replied after a moments silence and taking it out. "Turn it over" He whispered softly. Marissa did ..and her eyes began to water as she read the message ..."I love you forever and always - Ryan" "Ohhh Ry.." She was speechless... so she did the only thing she knew to do to show how much it meant to her. She jumped on top of him and kissed him deeply. When they came up for air, Ryan asked "So you like it?" "Like it? I absolutly adore it" Ryan grabbed it out of her hands and put it around her wrist. "I'm never going to take it off" She replied giggling, a HUGE grin across her face. "But there's one more..." Ryan reminded her. Marissa got off Ryan and sat beside him again. Ryan picked up the large box next to his feet and gave it to her.
Marissa pulled at the string to untie the ribbon and tore off the wrapping paper. Inside was a large colourful box. She opened the lid and found...A large teddy bear. She pulled him out gently. He was wearing a black leather jacket and some cute little jeans. "Aww he looks just like you" Marissa giggled. Ryan shook his head at the comment and went on..."Hug him!" "What?" Marissa replied. Thinking it was an odd request. "Hug him!!!" "Okayyy" She said giving the medium sized teddy a hug. "I love you" Came Ryans husky voice from the bear. Marissa was still in shock and was dead quiet. "Now squeeze him again" Ryan told her grinning. She did..."It's okay I'm right here Riss" Marissa was still speechless. But for Ryan it was a good thing. it gave him tim to explain. "We both know that for now we both can't spend every night at each others and I know it's hard for you and it will be for a while...So i just thought...If you get upset and I can't be there then all you have to do is give this bear a hug and you'll have me right there with you...no matter what. I mean I am always going to be here for you Riss, you know that, but if you feel you can't call or get really upset then you can here me and what I'd be saying. I'll be there...just in the form of a teddy bear" Ryan tried to explain. "It's...it's amazing" Marissa said quietly. A tear ran down her cheek and Ryan brushed it away with his thumb. Marissa leaned into him and gave him another kiss, filled with all the love and thanks she had for him...especially for what he had just given her. It was going to help so much. "So that's why he looks like you hey!?" Marissa finally breathed in and laughed. "Yeah well I thought it might also help if he looked a little like me...but we both now I'm the hottest" Ryan joked and laughed with her.
Then Marissa came to a realisation..."But I didn't give you anything" She said feelng guilty. "You've already given me the best gift anyone would ever know" Marissa looked at him confused "You came back to me. You woke up and we're back together...forever. That's all I ever wanted" He kissed her forehead gently. His lips warm and soft against her skin. She hugged him and they stayed like that for ages. when Ryan got uncomfortable he lay down, carefully moving a very sleepy Marissa with him. He pulled the sheets over them and propped himself up on his side. Watching her as she slowly drifted off to sleep. Her chest moving up and down rhythemically, her soft perfect skin glowing, a smile linguring apon her face and a quiet moan as she snuggled into Ryans chest. She was so beautiful...Man I am the luckiest guy around. Ryan thought I love you sooo much!!! He quietly whispered into her ear. "I love you too Ry" She replied in her light sleep. It was like the first time they had both said it to each other again. Ryan smiled and lay down. Marissa snuggled closer and nudged her head deeper into his chest and they both fell into a long peaceful sleep.
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