Authors Note- Sorry for the long waite I was moving and had some problems. Everything is fixed now, so the next update shouldn't take as long. Enjoy!
Summer walked into the Atwood-Cooper house after spending the day with Seth and Sophie. She heard Marissa in the kitchen probably getting snacks ready for the second episode of Summer Lovin' that they would be watching. Even this information couldn't ruin Summers happiness right now. She couldn't stop replaying the day in her head over and over again. Summer went into the kitchen to see her prediction ions were right. Marissa was pulling something out of the over that looked and smelled delicious.
"Wow Coop your going all out"
"Yeah well things are slow at work so I had a little extra time." Marissa said setting the snacks on the stove-top. She then took off her oven mitt and turned to face Summer. "Plus I thought I would spend sometime with my best friend" Marissa said placing her hand on her hip and raising a questioning eyebrow.
Summer bit back her smile. Marissa trying to have an attitude with Summer or anyone for that matter was a comedy brand in its own. "I was hanging out with Sophie and Seth"
Marissa hands fell off her hips and her facial expression was now shock. "All day? Doing what?"
"We went to this family fun spot"
"Sum, you're not supposed to be seen in public with a man especially one who was on the show"
"I know, how stupid do you think I am? We went before the place even opened it was just the three of us"
"Oh, right sorry" Marissa was embarrassed by her reaction
"Well stop your pouting and ask me how it was" Summer teased to lighten the tension that was in the room
Marissa mood returned "Well?" she asked expectantly
"We almost kissed twice, the first time we had to stop because the game of laser tag was over and the second time I was just messing with him but it did a number on me as well"
Marissa giggled, she was about to ask for more details but they heard the front door open again then the voices of Seth and Ryan.
"I'm telling you man she is totally into me. I mean of course she likes to play her little games like the second almost kiss but there is no denying the chem." Seth stopped and had a panicked look on his face when he walked into the kitchen to see Summer and Marissa standing there with questioning looks on there faces.
Ryan was still standing in the doorway "You okay man?" he asked considering the sudden silence
"Honey we are in here" Marissa yelled out with amusement in her voice
Ryan looked at Seth who was ghostly white probably because he was embarrassed. "I thought you guys were going to be at Anna's tonight?" Ryan asked walking past Seth and kissing his fiancé.
"Change of plans, she is going to be late so we are going there next week. I told your secretary to give you the message"
"You know that she only still has her job because she is dating my boss" Ryan said annoyed
"Sorry next time I will call your cell"
"That's okay we will just go over to Seth's once I change" "Okay, sounds great" Both Marissa and Ryan then left the kitchen. Seth's color had now returned to his face.
"So another night of watching the show with my mom, ex and current girlfriend huh?"
"Don't forget your soon to be sister" Summer added
Seth smiled "Sounds like unbearable fun"
Summer smiled "You have no idea"
"Well I am sure you can't wait for when you finally get rid of me"
"Oh yeah then they get to watch me make out with random guys all over the place"
Seth laughed nervously hoping she wouldn't catch onto the pain this statement caused him.
Summer gave him an apologetic smile and left it at that because she heard Ryan and Marissa coming downstairs.
"You ready to go?" Ryan asked
Seth nodded his head and they both turned to leave but were stopped at the door when Kirsten walked in.
"There are my two favorite men" Kirsten said hugging them both.
"Mom have you been drinking again?" Seth asked jokingly
"Seth Ezekiel that is not funny" Kirsten said sternly "And no, but I want to thank you because you wore your sister out today and she is already in bed for the night meaning I don't have to worry about her"
"You worry about her?" Marissa asked "Why she is with Sandy"
"Honey you will know why when you have a child of your own" Kirsten said and watched as Ryan shifted uncomfortably "Are you two joining us tonight?" It was now Seth who was shifting. Kirsten really knew how to embarrass her children.
"No" both men said at the same time
"Why not, it will be fun to get a guys perspective on the situation"
"I don't really think that is a good idea" Summer said
"It will be harmless you have both moved on there is nothing to worry about"
Seth and Summer locked eyes when Kirsten said this. "I am not taking no for an answer" Kirsten informed them. Seth and Ryan both sighed and admitted defeat.
"Good" Kirsten smiled; the other four just looked around the room knowing this wasn't going to be a good idea. Finally to break the silence that was forming in the room there was knocking at the door.
"That must be Stevie" Marissa informed the others
Seth nodded his head "I will get it" he said opening the door to a shocked Stevie.
"Seth what are you doing here?" She asked nervously
"He is going to watch the show with us" Kirsten informed before Seth could say anything
"Why?" Stevie asked confused
"My mom wants a guy's perspective" Seth mumbled annoyed that this was going to happen.
"Oh….um….okay I guess" Stevie was noticeably as uncomfortable as the other four. Kirsten either didn't notice or didn't care if she did.
"Well let's go get our seats the show starts in 5 minutes"
"I will get the snacks" Marissa said ducking into the kitchen
"I will help" Summer offered vanishing instantly as well.
Ryan and Stevie walked into the living room, Seth staying back to take one last shot at convincing his mom to let him and his brother go free.
"Mom I really don't think this is a good idea"
"Oh it will be fine, you have moved on and obviously so has Summer"
"Still I don't really want to sit next to my current girlfriend while she watches me hook up with another girl"
"If you two really love each other then she will be able to handle it"
"So you would be able to watch dad hooking up with other women if you had to?"
"Don't be foolish we are married"
Seth sighed "That's a no isn't it?"
"No it's unrealistic"
Seth threw his hands up in defeat "I am not going to win this am I?"
"Very good" Kirsten said with a smug smile "I am going to make sure Marissa and Summer don't need help" As Kirsten walked into the kitchen she heard Summer ranting on and watched as Marissa worked quickly but still listened.
"This is disastrous, I mean it was hard enough watching with just her but not Seth is going to be here and watch me with other guys. That is only going to make him act more Cohen-y. I know right now our relationship is not perfect but it's something after tonight it will probably be nothing."
"That is the point" Kirsten said letting her presence be known
Summer blushed and Marissa asked confused "What is?"
"Making Seth choose, he can not keep trying to act like he wants to be with Stevie if really he wants to be with you"
"She's got a point" Marissa said which caused Summer to glare at her but after a moment it softened
"I know" Summer admitted dejectedly "But I love him and I don't want to lose him"
"But do you want to continue to lie to yourselves?" Kirsten asked sympathetically
Summer sighed "No"
"Exactly so tonight will be the final straw and hopefully Seth will realize that he has to choose because in the end he is going to hurt one of you and the longer he waits the harder it will be on everyone"
"The show is starting" they heard Ryan yell from the living room. All three ladies grabbed something and made there way into the living room. Ryan was sitting on the floor in front of the couch while Seth and Stevie were cuddled up in the armchair. Marissa sat on the couch behind where Ryan was sitting and Summer sat next to her then Kirsten.
"That is the picture they used of me?" Seth asked mortified all the women laughed and Ryan had a smile on his face.
"Don't worry it will get better" Summer teased
Seth tried giving her the look.
"I though we agreed you can't do the look and I am not funny" Ryan said
All the girls giggled "Guess you were wrong I am funny" Ryan added
Seth just rolled his eyes "Someone is getting a big head"
"Boys be quite and watch the show" Kirsten scolded
They both sighed and did as they were told. It was a scene of all the guys partying, well all of them except Seth.
"Where are you Seth?" Marissa asked
"Probably upstairs trying to sleep, those guys didn't like me and even when I tried to party with them they just ignored me."
"Oh" Marissa responded
Finally after a couple minutes of partying they cut to the next morning where some of the guys were emptying there stomachs. Marissa, Stevie and Kirsten were clearly disgusted by this but Seth, Ryan and Summer just laughed.
"Serves them right" Seth said with a smile on his face.
The scene cut again and now all the guys were standing around as Seth read off today challenge. Once he got done there was a confused look on everyone faces. There was then a scene of all the guys getting ready with a song playing. That lasted for about a minute and then they were all standing out in the back. There was then a wide angle of the entire backyard that was now designed into a relay race. Finally Summer came out and like before the guys cheered.
"You know I never got sick of that" Summer said
"That's a lie" Seth said sitting up a little and looking over at Summer "You told me that you just wish they would all stop treating you like a piece of meat or a trophy and like a real person"
Summer blushed "You remember that" Seth nodded his head embarrassed. Stevie watched jealously evident in her eyes.
After the rules were explained and the teams were announced it was time for the race to being. Summer sounded the horn to signal the start.
They were off It was Andy and David for the red team with Andrew and Noah on the blue. They were pretty much neck and neck, but Andrew and Noah tagged Sean there skateboarder seconds before Andy and David got to Seth. Sean used to skateboard when he was a kid, was not struggling to control the bored around the many objects in his way. He kept falling down; this gave Seth his chance as he took the lead for the red team and tagged Neil. Neil quickly began to eat at the pie with his hands tied behind his back. Everyone on the blue team was yelling at Sean who got to Paul by the time Neil was half way done. After a couple more moments Neil was up slapping Josh's hand. Instantly Josh began to climb the rope, but he kept slipping and falling not after getting ¾ of the way up. Now the blue team was catching up as Mark got tagged and climbed the rope effortlessly and rang the bell. Jason who was in the pool waiting instantly took off and a couple of seconds later Josh rang his bell and Zach took off. Although Jason was a fast swimmer Zach seemed to whisk through the water as if he were a fish not only did he catch up to Jason he passed him and tagged his tagged Nick and Adam who grabbed a water balloon and began to pass it back and forth slowly. Jason tagged Daniel and Eric only seconds later who began to pass the balloon as well. Now it was no longer about how fast you could go but how long. Each team passed the balloon slowly and carefully. Nick through the balloon to Adam but it was a little to high. Everyone on the red team closed there eyes not wanting to see there shot of victory explode, but when Adam picked up the balloon which was still in one piece they all cheered. This caught Eric's attention as he turned for a moment to see what was going on, the same time Daniel through the balloon instantly yelling Eric's name at the same time. Eric panicked and turned his attention back to the game but it was too late the balloon hit his chest and fell to the ground popping instantly. The blue team groaned all disappointed and the red team cheered.
"I didn't know you could skateboard" Stevie said shocked looking over at Seth.
"Yeah it was something I did in high school not so much anymore"
"I think it's sexy" Stevie whispered but everyone else could hear her.
Seth gave a goofy and embarrassed grin "Thanks" he said then gave Stevie a quick kiss, now the jealousy was on Summers face.
They caught the end of the celebrations and Summers announcement of the date
Finally there was a commercial break. "I am going to get something to drink, anyone else want anything?" Summer said
"I will help" Stevie offered giving Seth a quick kiss and following her into the kitchen.
Summer opened the fridge "What do you want to drink?" she asked over her shoulder
"Why didn't you choose Seth?" Stevie asked suddenly glancing in the living room to make sure no one else was coming.
"Umm…what?" Summer was caught off guard
"Why didn't you choose Seth?"
"Insecurities really, and the fact that I didn't know if he was over Anna"
"Do you know now?"
"Do I know what?" Summer asked as if she didn't know what she meant
"Do you know if he still is in love with Anna?" Stevie asked annoyed
Summer sighed "They are just friends"
"Okay and what about you… I mean are you over him?"
Summer was shocked "Are you serious?"
"Look I just want to know because I am falling in love here and I think Seth feels the same way, but I also know that Seth is still in love with you. So I need to know if your in love with him or not because if you are then I will just break up with him now so I don't get hurt later and if you are then I plan on falling hard for him and to finally let him in my life"
Summer swallowed the lump in her throat and looked at Seth sitting in the living room. Everything in her wanted to say yes but there was a small what if in the back of her mind that was stopping her. "Seth is a great guy, but we are just friends" Summer then let out a deep breath.
"Is that how it's going to stay?" Stevie asked slowly watching Summers reaction
She bit on her bottom lip "I don't know" Summer whispered honestly
Stevie nodded her head "Your still in love with him" she said sadly
Summer finally tore her eyes away from Seth "Yeah I am, but even if he is still in love with me he doesn't trust me and without trust our relationship won't work"
Stevie was confused and it showed on her face
"It's starting" Marissa yelled
"Be right out" Summer shouted back and the continued to talk to Stevie "He doesn't trust me that I actually love him, and he thinks that I am going to leave him. That kind of trouble in a relationship no matter how much love there is will never last. Seth trusts you and he may love you as much as you love him but give him time and he will come around. Especially after this wedding fiasco."
Stevie nodded her head "Thanks"
"Just be good to him" Summer whispered and then walked away going upstairs rather then back to the living room. Stevie went back to the living room and sat next to Seth.
"Summer wasn't feeling very well" she informed everyone answering there unvoiced questions. Seth gave a worried look and got up to investigate but Marissa stopped him.
"I will go check on her" she then made her way upstairs as Seth sat back down and focused his eyes on the TV screen.
"Sum" Marissa said knocking on the guest room door Summer was occupying while staying with them.
"Coop, I told her to have him"
"You did what? Why?"
"Because she loves him"
"So do you" Marissa replied
"I know but he trusts her"
Marissa softened up and put her arm around Summer as she sat on the bed next to her.
"He is still hurt from the fact that I dumped him for another guy and what makes it worse is that I didn't even give him a chance to defend himself. I just wrote him off and so now he doesn't trust me not to leave him again"
"Sweetie" Marissa hugged her best friend
"Why is love so hard?" Summer asked sadly
"The love that is the hardest is the deepest"
Summer sighed "I guess" she then stood up "I am going to take a shower and go to bed"
"Okay, I am going to go back downstairs"
"Thanks" Summer mumbled while walking into the bathroom.
Marissa went back downstairs. "Monthly thing" Marissa explained knowing that Seth would not ask anymore questions with that explanation.
"So what did I miss?" she asked curiously
"Seth making a tool of himself" Ryan teased
"Thanks for the support bro" Seth said
"He was cute" Stevie said while smiling at him
Seth gave a small thankful smile and Marissa was confused.
"Summer and Seth had alone time, they talked well mainly Seth did and then he tried kissing her and she pulled away" Kirsten answered
"Thank you" Marissa said with an amuse smirk on her face
After watching Summer talk with two other guys the show went to commercial again. After that it was deliberation then Summer sent two guys home. They watched as she began calling out names. Everyone laughed at Seth's face when his was the first called, the rest of the guys were normal compared to Seth's reaction and finally she let David and Josh go home. Then the previews for next weeks show flashed but no one paid attention instead they got up walking towards the front door.
"I will meet you at my place?" Seth asked Stevie
"Of course" she said giving him a quick kiss then leaving.
"So is Summer really okay?" he asked once Stevie left
"Yeah, she was just tired" Marissa said "Bye Kirsten"
"Thank you for having me" Kirsten said while hugging Marissa.
She then hugged Ryan and finally Seth before leaving.
"Do you think I could go see her?" Seth asked
"No, she was going to try to sleep and believe me you do not want to wake up Summer"
Seth sighed and had a defeated look on his face "Okay, will you tell her to call me"
"Yeah" Marissa said
Seth waved good-bye to the couple before leaving knowing Summer wasn't going to be calling him anytime soon.