Alrighty, New Post!

First off, Thank you spiffykay, ososxcseth, SS-Fan, Jaded-Amaya and fastforwarddd for the first reviews! I had posted this story last week on but only had 2 reviewers. I was rather discouraging and I was really close to calling it quits on the story. So thank you for the quick and very uplifting reviews! Glad to hear you guys like it so far and trust me its only getting better…
So anyways, about this chapter….its the longest yet…and the most exciting/anticipating if I do say so myself. Just a note: Make sure you pay close attention to Summers POV at the end. There are two sentences that are there for a good effect that should make you scream at your monitor, trying to get her to do something!...So in your reviews write if you figured it out and what your reactions were..
It took me a while to get the "confrontation" the way that I liked it…I'm still not completely sold on it, so if it sucks let me know.
Anyways, read and review and enjoy….. ohhh, I have a feeling ill be putting the next chapter up either tomorrow or Wednesday, but I'm pushing for tomorrow cause I'll probably be starting it tonight.

Idiot

Ryan sat there watching as this energetic blonde joined Seth and Ryan. Seth and Sam clicked immediately, neither of them possessing the ability to be quiet. Ryan too was involved in the conversation but, being Ryan Atwood, he spoke usually only when spoken too. Ryan preferred to sit back and observe the conversation rather than take part. He almost pitied Seth. He had never been able to say no to a pretty face….especially when that same face had taken a particular interest in him. The two had only been talking for a few minutes since Seth had been assaulted by a rogue volleyball. Ryan, who was still soaked in Seth's Mountain Dew, shed both shirt layers and placed them next to him on the sand in attempt to dry them off. Surprisingly Sam never took her eyes away from Seth while Ryan did this. He made a mental note of her obvious infatuation with Seth. Ryan knew that this was trouble waiting to happen.

"Sam!"

A young blonde girl very much like Sam approached the 3 teenagers. She was almost a splitting image of Sam except for different facial features. Their thin curvy body types matched perfectly. She, like Sam, was also sporting a bikini which emphasized her figure nicely.

"What're you do-….." The girl paused as Ryan came clear into view. Her eyes locked on to him, surveying him up and down with a big smile on her face.

Finally realizing that she was blatantly staring at a guy no more than 3 feet in front of her she quickly turned away, blushing noticeably.

Sam looked up and smiled at the girl.

"Sorry, I got….distracted" she smiled back at Seth and then at Ryan.

"Seth, Ryan this is my sister Jenn." Sam held her hand up at the girl beside her.

Ryan couldn't take his eyes off this girl. When he looked at her he faintly saw something all to familiar about her. Ryan looked away at the sand, remembering another blonde girl whose beauty was far beyond staggering. His mood started to fade as more and more memories flooded his head.

"Listen, we're on our way to a beach party not too far from here. Can I get you guys a drink? Say sorry?" Sam looked at Seth and then at Ryan, who looked completely dazed.

"Ryan!" Seth shouted, shattering Ryan's focus.

Ryan looked at back the three, realizing that they were all staring at him.

"Uh, yeah sound great" He managed to half smile. Ryan had caught only a couple words of what Sam had said: 'Party' and 'Drinks'. One of which he felt he could really use.

"Alright, lets go"

Both girls cheered as Seth and Ryan got their things together and trailed the girls to the parking lot.

"Dude, are you alright?" Seth looked at Ryan, not quite sure what to make of him.

"Yeah, too much sun I guess" Ryan faked another half smile and looked at his watch.

It was only four o'clock which means they had three and a half hours before they would have to meet Summer back at the hotel.

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The four piled into the girls' black Ford Explorer.

"So, where do you guys live?" Ryan said looking at Sam and Jenn.

Jenn sat in the front passenger seat. She was turned sideways facing Sam.

"Oh, we don't actually live here" Sam started, focused on the road ahead of them.

"We live in Boston. We're here for summer vacation before we go to back school." Jenn finished.

"What about you guys?" Sam smiled into the rear view mirror.

"Uh, vacation also" Seth replied coolly nodding his head.

"But where are you from?" Jenn laughed.

"California" They both replied simultaneously causing both sisters to laugh.

The remainder of the ride was spent talking about each pair's respective states and it wasn't long before they arrived at a beach house, whose party was in full swing and had no signs of letting down.

The two boys stood still and took in everything that was going on around them. Ryan was in his stained wife beater and Seth still with a towel on his shoulder.

Jenn looked at Sam and then they both looked at the boys, smiling widely. Jenn walked up to Ryan and tugged on his shirt.

"Come on, I've got shirt you can wear inside" she smiled seductively.

Ryan couldn't help but smile at the statement.

"Wait, you guys live here?" Seth pointed to the rather large beach house filled with partying young people.

"Yeah" They both answered in unison before Jenn started to lead Ryan off into the house.

"Now lets get you that drink" Sam took Seth's hand and dragged him after her towards the back of the house.

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The next few hours flew by. Sam and Seth talked constantly about anything that popped into either of their heads. Seth had discovered that Sam was quite the novelist and had a vast knowledge of writings and literature. This was something that Seth found very impressive and intriguing. The best quality of Sam was that she was brilliant. She may look like one of the stereotypical ditsy blonde girls with the IQ of a pencil, but this was far from being the case. Somehow Seth was drawn into this girl, making him forget almost everything around him. They were both submersed in intelligent conversation and having fun.

While having one of the very few brief moments of silence, Seth noticed the clock on the wall. Eight O'clock.

"Oh my God." He cried, checking his watch to make sure the clock on the wall was correct.

"What is it?" Sam looked confusedly at Seth.

"I'm late. I…I was supped to be back for dinner half an hour ago!...Where's Ryan?" Seth stood up and started looking hectically for Ryan amongst the crowd.

"I don't think he came down from Jenn's room" Sam laughed lightly thinking of how much time had passed since they arrived.

"Do you need a ride?"

"What about Ryan?" Seth managed to sputter despite everything running through his head.

"I'll make sure he gets back when they're done" Sam laughed again, immediately stopping when Seth's expression didn't change.

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"Was it something I said?" Sam looked over at Seth, who was staring out the car window.

The car had been silent for almost the entire ride expect for the sound of the music from the radio.

Seth smiled at her comfortingly.

"No, I'm just really late. I was supposed to meet my g-"

"Good cause I was afraid you didn't like me" Sam cut Seth off in mid sentence.

Seth had noticed that Sam seemed to be somewhat insecure about herself, which surprised him immensely. She was not like any other girls; extremely smart and very funny, and clearly gorgeous. She was also appeared to be a very passionate and emotional person, especially about English literature. At the word gorgeous Seth's thoughts immediately went to Summer. Even though he had barely thought of her all day, he could feel a familiar empty spot in his heart. This spot was vacant while he was in Portland and through most of his sophomore year in high school. He knew of only one way to fill his void: Summer Roberts. Seth smiled and sighed briefly and they both arrived at the front of the hotel.

"Thanks for the ride"

Seth quickly took off his seatbelt, opened the door started to make for the front doors.

Sam looked on in confusion and noticed Seth's towel swung over the head rest. She grabbed it and exited the car.

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Summer checked her watch again for the fifth time in 2 blocks. Summer had walked to her last stop of the day from the hotel, since it was only 2 ½ blocks away. Plus, she always loved a good cardio work out.

"Oh my God, Cohen is going to kill me" Summer mumbled to herself as she finally came into view of the hotel. She turned the corner and headed towards the front doors but halted immediately.

Summer squinted, checking to make sure she saw what she thought she was. Seth was running late too! She exhaled calmly and smiled. Maybe their dinner wouldn't be ruined. Summer started towards Seth until she was within earshot of him.

"C-…." she started to call but not before being cut off.

"Seth!"

Summer stopped, confused looking at a hot, young blonde haired girl run up to him. Summer stood back and watched the two exchange words and the girl hand over a towel to Seth.

'Who IS this girl?' She thought. 'And how does she know Seth?" Summer couldn't get a good look at the girl for Seth was blocking her view. All she could see was Seth's back.

Summer was about to take another step towards them but before she could put her heel down she witnessed something that made her turn pale and froze on the spot as she watched in horror.

Seth was kissing this random girl.

A flurry of emotions was running through Summer. Ultimately fear and sadness won.

Tear came streaming down her face, followed by many more, changing her vision to make everything blurry.

"Oh my God!" she cried, her hands covering her mouth.

Before she knew it, she turned and ran down the street. She crossed the street, swerving through cars until she got to the beach.

Summer kicked off her shoes and ran down the beach until she collapsed onto her knees in the sand.

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Seth was completely surprised by Sam's reckless move. He noticed some heavy flirting coming from her but he just dismissed it. He had told her about Summer right? He had to have.

Seth almost immediately pulled away from a confused Sam.

"What are you doing!" he tried to keep his voice low.

"What, I thought you liked me?" Sam had no idea why he was getting upset.

"I have a girl friend!" He almost shouted these words, having no idea why he was so upset. It's not like Summer or Ryan had seen the kiss.

"Oh my God, I'm so sorry" Sam looked away from Seth completely embarrassed, she began to cry.

"I'm sorry" she sobbed.
Seth immediately felt horrible for causing her to cry.

"Hey, no, I'm sorry." He wrapped an arm around her.

"I thought you liked me" Sam sighed through her tears.
"I do. I do, it's just that I love Summer….and if she ever saw this and got the wrong idea…" Seth trailed off thinking of how many times he had screwed up and begged for Summer's forgiveness. She was the most patient and forgiving person he had ever met, but Seth didn't like straining that.

"How about he have lunch tomorrow or something and you can meet her…We can all hang out" Seth was suggesting a risky proposition but he was under the impression that it might not be so bad.

Sam looked up; quieting her sobs and took out a piece of paper with her number on it. Something she was hesitant to give Seth pretty much all night. She was much shyer than she appeared.

She wiped her tears and smiled at Seth. Without saying anything else she got in her car and left.

Seth slumped up against the wall of the hotel and exhaled loudly.

"That could have been a lot worse" she mumbled to himself.

Seth made his way up to his room and opened the door quietly. He noticed all the lights were turned off. When he turned them on, he saw a big pile of shopping bags Summer had dropped near the door and Seth had nearly tripped over.

"Summer?" he called…