I told many of you that I would update this week and here it is; chapter nine. I wouldn't have posted this now but since you all gave me such amazing reviews I just had to. So, this is for you guys. Enjoy!

Marissa and Summer were in the bathroom, the blonde curling Summer's hair into soft, beautiful curls that fell down on her shoulders perfectly. Looking into the mirror Summer couldn't help but smile. It felt nice to be taken cared of.

"So, are you excited about your first Newport party?"

"Kind of. I'm nervous though," Summer confessed as Marissa finished with the hair, looking at her in the mirror.

"You have nothing to be nervous about. You're gonna look just gorgeous."

Summer smiled. "What are you gonna wear?"

"A new Chanel dress," Marissa answered with enthusiasm, admiring her work of Summer's hair. "You wanna to see?"

"Sure,"

Marissa led the way to hers and Ryan's bedroom where a beautiful dress hung on the door. "Wow, that dress is to kill for!" Summer exclaimed and went to touch the silky material.

"We're gonna match colours," the tall girl pointed at the dark green colour on her dress. She then giggled and took it down from the door. "Let's get dressed."

Summer quickly fallowed, enjoying getting ready together with a friend. Everything was so much more fun and she loved being in contact with this glamorous side of life where everything felt like a dream.

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19.17.

Looking out over the big crowd of people, Seth sighed. He was getting worried that Summer wouldn't come.

Maybe he should have been the one to take her; that way he'd be able to pep her before and tell her that this night was going to be fun. She had insisted on going together with Marissa though, while he went with Ryan.

"Man, are you okay? You look all pale," Seth had completely forgotten about Ryan who stood next to him, now looking quite concerned.

Seth blinked. "No, I'm fine. I was just seeing if Summer had arrived. She's a little late,"

"Well, Marissa's always late. You know how women are. And it's fifteen minutes; nothing to worry about."

Seth just nodded. "Seth, what's this thing about Summer?" Ryan asked after some time of watching his brother stare out over the people, desperately searching.

"Nothing. I'm just worried because she's late."

"No, you're not."

Seth turned his gaze over to his dear brother for the first time. "What are you talking about?"

Ryan shrugged and casually spoke. "You like her,"

"I don't like her," Seth laughed, not sounding so convincing though.

"You do, man. You like her a lot."

Seth shook his head. "You're insane, man."

To that Ryan did not reply. He only shrugged again and gave Seth one of his looks.

"I'm not into her!" Seth defended himself, frustrated that Ryan didn't believe him.

"Then tell me that you've never imagined her naked,"

Seth half laughed/ half yelled. "What!"

"You heard me," his brother calmly said.

Seth tried to look innocent. "Nope,"

"Seth,"

"I am not into Summer. She's my…" Seth suddenly stopped, becoming awfully quiet.

Ryan looked confused and was about to say something but as he saw both Marissa and Summer walk toward them he gave up on their conversation as well.

The girls were both gorgeous.

"Hi," Marissa said as they stopped just in front of them. Summer made a little wave and blushed.

"Hi, honey." Ryan gave his girlfriend a kiss and smiled as he turned towards Summer. "Hi, Summer. It's good to see you again,"

She nodded politely and accepted his kiss on her cheek. "You both look gorgeous by the way, don't they Seth?" Ryan said, maybe intentionally.

"Yeah," Seth stuttered and met Summer's gaze. Her hair was all shiny and curled into perfect waves. It fell down on her bare shoulders and made her skin look even paler. The dress fitted her perfectly and she was by far the most beautiful person in the room in Seth's eyes.

He saw all these beautiful people with pretty dresses but none of them could compare to Summer tonight. She was breathtaking but that was just not something that Seth would admit to anyone.

"Hi, Seth," she said shyly.

"Summer," was all Seth was able to get out.

Ryan and Marissa looked at their friends and smiled to each other. "Hon, why don't we go get something to drink?" Marissa said and dragged Ryan away.

After the couple had left Summer anxiously looked at Seth. Why did everything have to get so awkward sometimes?

"So, I was starting to get a little worried when I didn't see you here," Seth started, not knowing what else to say.

"Oh, well it took forever to get ready and we kind of lost track of time." Summer quickly explained suddenly looking anywhere but at Seth.

It was weird how they so many times could talk about whatever for hours while they at times like this were pushed into awkward silences.

Seth cleared his throat. "You look very nice,"

"Thanks. So do you."

"Want to say hi to my parents?" Seth quickly asked, feeling like he would die if he didn't say anything.

"Sure,"

Kirsten and Sandy Cohen stood just near the windows with two glasses in their hands. They'd probably said hi to most guests by now.

"Mom! Dad!" Seth gave them each a hug.

"Seth, I'm so happy to see you here." Kirsten said and smiled. "And you brought Summer,"

Eying her up and down his parents smiled brightly. "Welcome, Summer. It's so good to see you here again," Sandy said kissing her cheek.

"You're beautiful," Kirsten smiled and leaned in for a hug.

A hug. From Seth's mom.

Summer hugged her back and felt her eyes start to get glassy; she'd never been hugged like this. She'd never even been liked by a friend's parent. She'd never felt this welcomed.

When they'd pulled apart Seth smiled; he could see how happy Summer was and by locking eyes with his mother for just a second or two he saw that she'd noticed too.

"Let's go get something to drink, Sum," Seth said and offered his arm.

Summer gladly accepted and placed her small arm into his, letting him lead her to the bar.

Somehow things weren't as awkward anymore.

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"So, Summer, I've never seen you here before," the middle-aged woman said as she places a loose strand of hair back behind her ear.

Summer smiled politely, tired of these kinds of questions. "I don't live here in Newport. I'm a friend of Seth Cohen."

"The scrawny guy with the curly hair?" the woman asked, again replacing some hair behind her ear.

"Yeah. Seth Cohen," Summer simply said.

"Kirsten's son? Yes, I know who that is. I'd never think though that he would…" she stopped and gave Summer a meaning wink.

"He wouldn't what?" Summer asked, suddenly feeling the need to defend Seth.

The woman cleared her throat. "I've just never seen him together with a girl before. He's always been a little…odd."

"Well, he is with me. And you wouldn't be able to find a better person here tonight," Summer said firmly. She wouldn't let some newpsie say things about Seth.

"If you think so,"

"I do." Summer looked at the woman who stood beside her with a glass in her hand again fixing her hair. For the first time she could remember she felt like she was so much better. Who was this person anyway? Summer had listened to her talking about some Dianne having had her boobs done and how she'd described in detail how her gardener couldn't do his job.

Weren't there more important things in life?

"Will you excuse me?" Summer said and hurried away from the woman who looked quite surprised. It didn't matter though. It didn't matter what that woman thought about her.

As Summer reached an empty table in the backyard she sat down on a chair, looking out over the ocean. Smiling to herself.

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"Hey," a voice said and as she turned around she saw Seth.

"Hey," she softly said back.

He sat down next to her. "Have you been here for long? I've been looking for you inside,"

Summer nodded and noticed that the two of them were sitting further away from the others than she'd really thought. "I've been here for a while. It's so beautiful out here."

"Yeah, it is," Seth agreed with her, fallowing her gaze out to the ocean. He couldn't help but studying her though; she was so beautiful. "You…are you okay?"

Summer smiled and nodded, turning her head away from the ocean and focusing on him. "What about you?"

Seth looked surprised but he smiled. "Me? I'm great."

"Good. But if you wouldn't feel okay you know that you can talk to me, right?" Summer asked, slightly afraid that he wouldn't be honest with her.

"Of course."

"Even though I'm the one who needs the most support I don't want you to feel like you can't talk to me. I want to be a good friend."

"You are."

The sincerity in his voice made it impossible not to believe him. Summer smiled and looked straight into his eyes. "So are you. The best."

He held her gaze and felt like he could drown in those deep brown eyes. Then, without really thinking he leaned closer to her.

She felt his breath on her face as he kept looking at her. A little uncertain, she closed her eyes and touched his lips with her own. It was a light peck and only lasted for a second but to Summer it was perfect.

Neither opened their eyes though and a soft kiss fallowed. Everything was so slow that the tiniest move could ruin everything. Summer leaned her forehead onto Seth's, still with her eyes closed.

Seth captured her lips again, this time in a real kiss lasting longer. His hand cupped her chin and she placed her own over his. As his soft lips touched hers Summer felt like she could faint. He was so gentle and his lips against hers felt so good.

After the kiss ended Summer slowly pulled away, taking Seth's hand that had been on her chin into her own, placing them in her lap. She looked at them, his bigger one and hers so small. She intertwined their fingers and finally looked up to meet Seth.

He reached up his hand and lightly caressed her cheek, so careful that it sent shivers down her spine. He was so adorable that Summer couldn't help but kiss him again, this time more passionate.

Her hands found their place on his neck while his were in her hair, pulling her face closer to him as the kiss was urgent and needy.

It was the first time someone cared enough to not rip her clothes off after just a few kisses. No one had ever just wanted to kiss her and no one had definitely been this gentle with her before. It was almost as if he was afraid that she would run away and disappear and it was as if he was waiting for her permission before he did anything.

But once he got, he was still amazing. Everything was amazing…and perfect.

"Mmm," Summer said as they pulled apart, for the first time since they'd started kissing really watching each other. She didn't even realise that she was enjoying this this much but as Seth smiled and kissed her cheek Summer couldn't help but let a small giggle out.

"What?" Seth asked keeping a hold of her hand, fumbling with her fingers.

Summer smiled while shaking her head. "Nothing."

"Nothing?"

Another giggle escaped from her throat. "We just kissed," she said as if that would be something unusual.

"I know," Seth smirked.

"Isn't that weird? I mean we just kissed and now we're sitting here…God, this is so weird," Summer blushed.

"How is this weird?" Seth laughed.

"It just is."

Summer was about to continue but was stopped by Seth kissing her again. This time a lot more intense.

"Is it still weird?" he asked as they pulled apart, catching their breaths.

After breathing for a few seconds Summer once again crushed her lips against his, figuring that nothing could be a better response.

Finally they kissed as so many of you have wished. First I wasn't going to have them kiss in this chapter but then it just sort of happened. I hope you are happy with that.

I would love to hear some ideas of where you think I should take this now. Should they start dating? Or was it a mistake to kiss?

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