Wrestling With Words
"Alright everyone, today we're going to be wrestling! I will pick your partners, and we will learn the pancake!" Ms. Corky exclaimed. She ran her hands over her slicked back blonde hair confidently. There was a collective groan from the crowd. Summer raised her hand. "Yes Miss. Roberts," Ms. Corky spat in annoyance.
"Um, do we actually have to like...wrestle and stuff," Summer asked dumbly. Maybe she was hoping to get out of it.
"Yes Roberts," the lady sneered in return, adding after a split-second of thought,"And it counts for 1/2 of your grade this semester, so I would suggest trying."
"Frack," Summer groaned, while Marissa stroked her shoulder comfortingly.
"Hey,I wish we could pick our own partners, you'd be my first choice," Seth grinned
"I'd kick your ass, honey..." Summer trailed off warningly.
"Eh, seeing you wrestle Marissa would be way more hot," Seth smirked, and Summer rolled her eyes.
"Ryan, why do guys have a thing for watching chick fights?" Marissa asked Ryan as she leaned against him comfortably. He bristled a little at the question, not exactly sure how to answer.
"Um...um...yeah, ok, Seth look, they're pairing you with that other kid from comic book club," Ryan observed.
"Righteous. See you guys later," Seth said as he stalked off.
"Meh...Taylor Townsend..." Marissa muttered as she walked off towards her, leaving Ryan and Summer alone.
"Holly Fischer? No way! I'm gonna kick her sorry ass!" Summer smiled evilly as she marched over to her.
"Dean Parkinson? Ok..." Ryan muttered as he walked off towards his opponent. After a short demonstration, the kids started to wrestle.
A half hour later, Ryan had kicked Dean's ass (and was going to be doing detention for knee him after the whistle was blown). Summer had creamed Holly, and may or may not have ripped out a piece of Holly's hair. Marissa had gotten beat by Taylor, but not by much, and Seth of course got mauled.
"That was totally awesome!" Summer exclaimed. She was still euphoric about getting to kick Holly's ass.
"Maybe you should go out for the wrestling team," Seth said sarcastically.
"Oh my god! That would be so cool, if Holly were my opponent," Summer grinned.
"Enough with the violence," Marissa groaned as she nursed the several scratches on her arm.
"Taylor is like cat woman, and not in a good way," Seth observed.
"Argh, I have lunch detention, see you guys later," Ryan said as he kissed Marissa's cheek. He walked off alone down the hall. Marissa chased after him and linked arms.
"If you're going to detention, I'm going to at least walk you there," Marissa smiled.
"Thanks," Ryan replied, tugging her closer.
"Any time," Marissa said, adding, "Someone has to protect you from water polo players, and it aint gonna be Seth, or Summer if I have anything to say about it."
Seth and Summer were in the cafeteria, milling around trying to figure out what to get for lunch.
"Tuna melt! Yummy!" Seth said pointing at the display and rubbing his stomach.
"No kisses till you're home and have brushed your teeth," Summer warned.
"Nuh uh, definitely not worth it then," Seth mumbled as he kissed Summer's forehead, and they stood nose to nose because Summer was on her tip-toes and in heels.
"Will you stop it?"
"Stop what?"
"Stop being so adorable!"
"Oh Summer, I think that's gonna be a bit of a problem..."
And then Taylor approached them. She tapped Summer's shoulder, and Summer sprang around in annoyance. A person should know better than interrupting Summer while she was flirting with Seth.
"Um, I couldn't help but notice that your shirt is that of the Yakuza Prep variety," Taylor said in a very Cohen-esque way, as Summer would see it. Summer, who was observing Seth's face light up and feeling the anger boil to the top.
"That it is," Seth replied nervously, because he had a sixth sense about Summer's anger.
"Well, see you around," she said with a sly smile.
"Bitch..." Summer muttered.
"You jealous?" Seth asked, and Summer promptly elbowed him in the ribs.
"Argh, let's go study for that calculus quiz!" Summer exclaimed.
"No problem, as long as we use our usual study methods..." Seth grinned.
"Only if you're a very, very good boy and carry my lunch to the table for me," Summer replied.
"Will do," Seth grinned as he picked up their food. A moment later, Marissa walked through the door of the cafeteria. She felt her cell phone buzzing violently in her pocket, so she picked it up and flipped it open.
"Hello...Oh...Bye...Fine..." Marissa said into her phone. She walked over to the table Summer was sitting at, and Seth was also walking towards.
"Hey!" Summer cried as her friend approached. She gave her a huge hug.
"Hey...Sum, we gotta pick up Kaitlin later tonight, I can't believe it's already the Friday before all hell breaks loose," Marissa sighed as she sat down next to her friend, soon to be sister.
"Don't remind me," Summer groaned as she buried her face in her text book.
"Hey guys, what's up?" Seth asked as he set down a lot of food on the table. He was busily chomping some chips.
"We have to go pick up Kaitlin later, and this is the weekend," Marissa groaned as she opened a mineral water and began chugging.
"Not to mention our course load is insane!" Summer mumbled.
"What're you talking about, Sum, you're doing so well this year!" Seth protested.
"Whatever..." Summer said into her book. "Cohen is going around flirting with Taylor Townsend..." Summer muttered.
"What?! Seth!" Marissa exclaimed in surprise.
"Wha?" He asked innocently drinking his soda.
"Well, not exactly flirting, but you know what I mean..." Summer admitted. Marissa nodded and stroked Summer's shoulder comfortingly.
"Summmmmer I swear I was not flirting with Taylor Townsend...she's nothing compared to you," Seth said. "Please forgive me," he begged melodramatically placing a hand over his heart.
"Ugh, fine Cohen, but anymore contact between you two and I'll slit your throat," Summer conceded raising her eyes to meet Seth's.
"Someone sounds jealous," Ryan teased as he walked up to the lunch table.
"Shut up Chino!" Summer snapped in annoyance.
"Hey, hey, just a joke," Ryan said smiling. Marissa's frown slipped from its place and a smile replaced itself.
"Huh, I thought you didn't joke, it was one of your redeeming qualities," Summer said, smirking at Seth pointedly.
"Ouch!" Ryan said as he sat down beside Marissa.
"Ry, as happy as I am that you're here, I don't know why. Weren't you in detention?" Marissa asked.
"Conveniently enough, we have early leave today because of your family dinner thing," Ryan answered.
"Oh my god, I totally forgot!" Summer cried, smacking her head.
"Mehhhhhhhhhhh," Marissa groaned into Ryan's shoulder.
"Oh, what a delicious night of fun this shall be," Seth said, rubbing his hands in anticipation of the drama fest.
"You behave Cohen," Summer grinned, and Seth gasped.
"Are you talking dirty to me Summer," Seth inquired smirking. Summer rolled her eyes and Ryan and Marissa made retching noises.
"No ass hat. I am just saying that if you don't behave, you will not come to the Cooper-Roberts dinner, and you won't get to mock my dad," Summer said exasperated.
At the Cooper house, things were just heating up. "Neil, get your ass in here and help me with the stove! It won't turn off!" Julie cried in anguish. Her red hair was sticking out in multiple directions. "Crap, I forgot he wasn't home..." she muttered as a figure approached her from behind, spun her around and kissed her.
[AN: So this chapter was slightly a filler, but also introduced new plot points. And there's a nice little cliff-hanger in there. Tell me what you guys want, because I have the major points of the plot in there, but I need something to add. C'est of the most importance. So please let me know. Also, sorry for the lack of updates, but school is horrible.
