A/N: You guys are making an honest person of me, reviewing so that I'll post daily (or nightly)… So thanks for all of your reviews… keep them coming! I'm just about done writing this thing, I think it will be between 14 & 16 chapters depending on chapter length. Anyways, this may be the chapter you are waiting for… some actual S/S confrontation. Hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: Sad to say, they're not mine.

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"Anna, this plan is so not working," Seth said into the phone as he looked at Captain Oats.

"It's been a day," Anna remarked.

"And a long day at that. I didn't even get two words into Summer before she kicked me out of her house."

"She'll come around."

"Well, if she doesn't then it's going to be a long week," Seth said, before laying back in bed.

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Summer sat in her bed, contemplating Tim's words. A break. Go on a break. Blissful sex. No strings attached. Get back together. Break. Break. Break. It seemed so complicated. Why did it have to be? The whole school-in-Rhode-Island scheme was created just so they could stay together. And now they were weaker than ever. If only Seth got into Brown. If only she hadn't gotten kicked out. If only Che wasn't a rat. If only Seth took the term off. For her. She picked up Princess Sparkle.

"When did things get to be so tough?"

"Summer?" She turned herself to the door.

"Taylor? You can come in, so long as Cohen isn't with you." Taylor entered her room, a pint of Ben & Jerry's in tow.

"Thought you might like some," Taylor offered.

"Thanks."

"So what's up? I know, it's kind of awkward, now that I'm living with you and kind of dating your boyfriend's kind of brother. But I'm always here to listen."

"I know. I'm just thinking about a lot of things."

"Of course, Summer. You're not thinking about whether or not Seth is the right guy, but rather if you should cool things off for a while. And you don't know if it will work, or if it's even good advice or the words of a man who wants to get with you."

"Taylor –"

"I'm just saying that…"

"Taylor, how do you do that?'

"What?"

"Read people's minds."

"It's a gift, let's just say."

"So then, what's the answer," Summer asked, softly.

"That, you have to figure out for yourself. Now, au revoir," Taylor left as Summer pouted before grabbing the pint of ice cream.

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"Seth, you have a guest," Ryan yelled.

"I don't feel like seeing company," Seth responded. He had sat in his room all week long, coming downstairs only to eat and play Playstation. His friends at RISD would not believe that he was in California, as he was just as pasty as when he left Rhode Island.

"Is that so…"

"Summer?" Seth got up from his bed. "Summer!" He pulled her into a hug, to which she pushed away.

"It's not okay, Seth."

"I know. Let me explain."

"I don't want your excuses, Seth. You forgot. End of story. Three frickin years and you forget the most important day of our relationship. Which just so happens to fall on the most romantic day of the year. So tell me, Seth, was this studio project of yours so worth it?"

"Summer, I have no excuses."

"Good," she pouted.

"I was wrong. That's all I can say. No, the studio wasn't worth it, and if I could take it back I would have lost my mark to be with you. I was completely wrong, and I don't deserve you Summer. You are the best thing to happen to me, and making you upset just breaks my heart. So please, Summer, I'm not asking your forgiveness. I just want to know what I can do to make you happy. Anything at all. You mean everything to me."

Summer was stunned. No Cohen-y reasons as to why he messed up. Just an apology. And a sincere one, at that. She looked at him. His right leg was twisted behind his left and he was fidgeting with his hands. He looked much younger, as unconfident as he was when she first started talking to him. A little boy that just confessed. Summer approached him and pulled him into a deep kiss.

Seth kissed back. Hard. He missed this, her. For a month she was all that he could think about. All of his projects had some link to her. When he would walk in on Max and Elle he would just be reminded of her and how in only a few days or weeks he would get to see her and risk getting caught. He put his arms on her hips and played with the hemline on her shirt, before gently lifting it off.

Summer's tongue explored Seth's mouth, reacquainting itself with the warmth and taste and feeling. She worked on his buckle as he inched up her shirt. She longed for this. This passion. This closeness. She unbuttoned his zipper and pulled his pants down as he removed her top. They continued unclothing one another without breaking the kiss. Before long, they were both naked, and under the covers of Seth's bed, each anticipating the next step.

And then it happened. It was passionate and magical. A month of hurt and love and anger and caring rushed to the surface. It was cathartic. Afterwards, Seth held Summer in his arms. The plan had worked – and it was only phase two. He smiled, holding Summer closer. Her skin was glistening and tan and her hair was so cute when it was messy after sex. He couldn't fathom leaving her again, even though he knew that they only had another day together. He gave Summer a soft peck on the lips.

Summer looked up at him. He was beaming. She loved Seth. But then Tim's words came back into her mind. Blissful sex. No strings attached. Break. Take a break. Take a break. She pushed the thoughts out of her head. What was more important was the feeling now. In Seth's arms, in his embrace. Summer sighed.

"Penny for your thoughts," Seth said, looking at her lovingly.

"Nah, it's okay," Summer responded.

"Really, tell me what's going on?"

"I think we need to talk," Summer said.

"About what?"

"Seth?"

"Yes…"

"I think we need to take a break."

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How will Seth react? Will Tim's plan work? Will the two ever be able to have an uncomplicated relationship? Review and I'll post another chapter!