A/N: Sorry about the wait my computer crashed and well I lost my story files so I had to start from scratch which is pretty hard when you have a story mapped out. But I promised a reader that I would get this out to update the story. Thanks for the encouragement you know who you are!!! Reviews welcome especially during this time lets just say it inspires me to write!!! Thanks you guys

Shannon

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Ryan woke up the next morning to feel something wrapped under his arm. He blinked a few times slowly remembering last night. He kissed her on top of her head. Even though it was an innocent night they shared, he couldn't help but feel happy to be here.

Marissa's eyes opened and a smile came to her face when she noticed him awake. "Hey" She said. "Morning" He said giving her a kiss. "Well apparently it's a good morning" she said teasing him playfully snuggling closer into him.

A smile was sprawled across his face. "So do you have to work today?" She asked. He sighed turning to look at the clock "in an hour" He said. She nodded. "Yeah I actually have to work today too. I have to photograph a wedding this afternoon" She said.

He smiled. "You must be happy with what you do?" He said looking at her. "Well now I'm even happier" She said. "Why's that?" He said. "Because I have you" She said.

"Oh really that was a gutsy thing to say Marissa Cooper" He said teasing her. She kissed him. "So tonight you busy?" Ryan asked. "Well that depends what time you get off?" She said with a smile.

He laughed a little. "Hopefully earlier but I'll call you" He said leaning into kiss her they were so caught up and so giggly that they didn't even notice Seth enter. "Ryan my man I was…. he stopped noticing his brother making out with Marissa who had now faced their attention towards him.

"I was just going to go now I should really learn to knock" Seth said. She laughed. "Wait Seth" Marissa said getting up. Ryan followed her lead. "What's up?" He said. "Nothing it's just I wanted to tell you that I'm heading down to L.A. today and I should be gone three days tops" Seth said.

"Okay man well what about Summer?" He said curious. "Cohen jeez how long do I have to wait for you to grab your crap I don't want to hit traffic. Hey Coop, chino" Summer said coming in waving at them. "Your going to LA with Seth?" Marissa asked.

"Yeah I watched you while Ryan was away and no offense Coop but you were miserable. So I just figured it's only a few days so why not just go with Cohen" Summer said. Ryan looked at Marissa and smiled at her. She smiled.

"Yeah so you guys be good and don't do anything I wouldn't do Or on second thought get back to doing whatever you were doing before I interfered" Seth said. Ryan threw a pillow at him. "Ha you missed" Seth said.

"Let's go Cohen" Summer yelled from the yard. "See ya guys" He said leaving. "Bye" They said. "So no Seth and Summer for a few days" He said turning towards her. "Whatever will we do?" She said smiling. He smiled and kissed her.

"Okay before I'm late I'm going to go I'll call you later" Marissa said. "You better" He said. She smiled pulling her hair out of her face. "Don't worry I intend to" She said kissing him one last time. "Have a good day" She said. "After a morning like this how can it not be?" He said teasing her. She glared at him in a kidding way.

"Okay that's my cue See ya later Ry" She said with a smile get up and leaving him alone. He sat there for a minute with a smile on his face and then decided to get ready for work. Maybe this would work out after all.

Meanwhile Marissa quietly walked through the kitchen to go out the front door to get her car hoping that no one would catch her this early. She almost made it to the front door when she heard "Marissa" He said.

She laughed at herself and turned towards Sandy. "Hi Sandy" She said feeling like the awkward teen she once was. "Well you're here early" He said with a smile. "Yeah" She said with a laugh.

"So I guess you found Ryan" He said. "Yeah look Sandy this isn't what it looks like" She said trying to defend herself. "I didn't see you and by the way your not exactly in high school but here's a tip you might want to get out of here we expect Julie in a little while to talk to Kirsten" He said. She smiled. "Thanks for the warning. I'll see ya Sandy" Marissa said. "Bye Marissa" He said. She left closing the door behind her.

A little while after that Ryan had found himself in his newly set up office furnished by none other then Julie Cooper which was sort of ironic and made him laugh about it. I mean when he first got here she didn't even like him let alone pick out furniture for him.

He smiled thinking about it. His phone rang breaking him from his thoughts. "New Port Group" He said picking up. "He said with such confidence" Sandy said sarcastically. "Hey is everything alright at home?" He said smiling.

"Yeah I was just calling to relay a message to you it seems that Kirsten will be in a little later on" Sandy said. "Really I thought she was staying with you today?" He said. "No I'm alright today and quite frankly I could do with out the baby sitter for a day" Sandy explained.

"Getting sick of us already huh?" Ryan laughed. He laughed. "No of course not plus I got a few things to do myself like reschedule some of my clients try to get them some temporary replacements" Sandy said.

"Yeah actually Seth did that for you and when he gets back he's going to take on the rest of the cases" He said. "Right" Sandy said sadly. "Of course with your help since we know Seth. Although he's a great lawyer he's no Sandy Cohen" Ryan said trying to make the situation lighter.

Sandy laughed. "Well I do have the Bronx to back me up" Sandy said. Ryan laughed. "So how's it working with Caleb?" Sandy said changing the subject. "Actually haven't butted heads yet but I won't hold my breath" He said.

"I know where your coming from. Just be glad you don't have him as a father in law trust me Jimmy is a much better person" Sandy said. Ryan caught his hint and smiled. "Jimmy huh? You know I don't remember me and Marissa actually being Married" Ryan said with a laugh.

"All in good time and with that said I should let you get back to work" He said. Ryan smiled. "See ya at home Sandy" He said hanging up. He thought about his conversation chuckled and then went back to his work. He had a house to design today.

Seth had finally gotten their bags from the car and made his way to his apartment. Summer had already let herself in. "Nice place Cohen" She said turning to look at him. He dropped the bags threw his keys on the counter and closed the door shut.

"Well you know it's no beach view but it's fine just the same" He said. She smiled. "So there's a lot of packing to do" Summer said looking around. "Yep so I'm gonna run down the office get some work in hand over my files that sort of thing" Seth said.

"Okay well I'll start packing your stuff then" She said. "You're a lifesaver" He said giving her a kiss. "You're only saying that because you get out of the work" Summer said. He laughed. "Did I tell you I'm glad you came along" he said. She smiled.

"It helps to hear it again" She said breaking out in a grin. "Well I am" He said. She tapped him. "Okay go on and by the time you get back I should have a few things done" She said.

"Perfect Roberts you're a gem" He said. "Stop flirting and get to work Cohen" She said. "I should be back soon you know how to reach me if you need anything" He said leaving her alone. She looked around and decided to start with the bedroom.