True to his word Seth showed up two days before the wedding. He arrived fashionably late to the shower that he and Summer planned and was surprised considering it was nothing like what they discussed. When he walked in his little sister bolted into his arms like she hadn't seen him in months not days. He picked her up and hugged her and by this time the rest of his family was around him welcoming him back. Summer knew it had only been a week, but he looked older and more mature. It was probably the fact that he had stubble growing all over the lower half of his face. She thought it was incredibly sexy and had to use her will power not to jump him. It really didn't matter what he looked like she needed to use her will power. Just knowing that he finally choose made everything in Summers life better, now she just had to take Ryan's advice and make sure he knew he made the right decision. As he was released from his mothers grip he looked around the room. Finally locking eyes with Summer, her breath caught in the back of her throat as they locked eyes. He gave her a quick smile before excusing himself from his parents and sister. He began walking towards Summer and she suddenly became a teenage girl getting all excited. Of course she didn't show it she stood there as calm as she could watching Seth make his way towards her.
"Hey" he said sheepishly when finally reached her
"Hi" Summer said biting her bottom lip holding back her smile
"Can we talk?" he asked taking one of his hands that were in his pockets out and pointing it towards the empty balcony that was behind him. Summer just nodded her head in agreement not trusting herself to speak just yet. Seth turned and led them outside and Summer closed the door behind them so that no one could head what they were saying.
They stood there in an uncomfortable silence. Seth not knowing where to start and Summer waiting for Seth to start.
Finally Summer decided to break the silence "How was your trip?"
"Good" Seth said looking out at the ocean that was in view from the balcony
"What did you do?" Summer asked hoping to spark conversation
"Think about everything" Seth said this time looking at Summer "Mainly you"
Summer nodded her head to show she understood "I thought a lot about you too"
Seth smiled a little "Yeah"
Summer laughed at him and turned so she was fully facing Seth, he did the same.
"Cohen, I know that you were there the night Zach and I came back to the house"
Seth looked away hoping to hide the hurt in his eyes, but he wasn't quick enough.
"But I want you to know the only reason he was there was because I thought you had already made you decision. I thought you picked her over me. I was trying to prove to myself that I could get over you. It didn't work, everything Zach said or did I compared to you. They way he kissed me, when he carried me up the stairs I was thinking how you would probably never be able to do that, when we got upstairs he instantly tried rushing things. Something you never did or do. I stopped him and we just slept but even sleeping with him was nothing compared to the night I fell asleep in your arms. Then the next morning Marissa woke us up and I made a choice of my own. I chose you, because really you were right I was doubting my decision, but it wasn't until I spent that night with Zach that I realized that I didn't want to spend a lifetime comparing him to you because he is no comparison" Summer said staring deep into Seth's eyes.
Seth stood there for a moment processing everything Summer just said. He could see the eagerness in her face. He knew she wanted an answer, but he decided to make her wait and he turned back towards the ocean. He watched as her face dropped and he realized she took that movement as his response and she turned to go back inside. Seth quickly grabbed her arm and spun her around crashing there lips together in a passionate kiss. At first Summer was too shocked to react then she realized what was happening and she kissed him back with just as much passion. Finally they pulled apart both breathless.
"I thought I was the one that's supposed to ramble" Seth teased
Summer hit him "Way to ruin the moment"
Seth laughed rubbing the spot where Summer hit him, she smiled and kissed him again. Once they broke apart Seth still had his arms around Summer waist and hers were around his neck. "What happened to the sweet party we planned?" Seth asked looking inside.
"Well I didn't know if you would be back in time for the shower and I didn't think I could handle Marissa and Ryan on my own so with the help of your mom I made it the boring traditional shower the love birds asked for"
"Damn I was really looking forward to the strippers" Seth joked
Summer looked up at Seth narrowing her eyes "Cohen if you want to live I recommend you don't make any more comments like that" Summer warned
Seth smiled at her giving her a quick kiss. The scowl on Summers face changed to a smile. "C'mon lets go inside" she then released her grip from Seth's neck and made her way inside Seth took her hand as he followed her inside. Once they were inside they got knowing smiles from his family and Marissa. Sophie came over to them "Does this mean no more Stevie?" she asked
She looked down at his sister "Yeah, it that okay with you?"
"Yessss" Sophie dragged out excitedly "She treated me like such a baby" she finished dramatically. Both Seth and Summer smiled at her and Seth shook his head. As they stood there with Sophie who continued to talk about what she didn't like about Stevie, Ryan and Marissa approached them.
"It's about time" Marissa teased
Summer just smiled and moved closer to Seth, she then lipped a "thank you" to Ryan who nodded his head and gave her a knowing smile. "How was the trip?" he asked turning his attention to Seth.
"Good but I'm happy to be back" he said while glancing down at Summer.
"Where did you sail to?" Marissa asked
"Just out into the ocean and anchored for a couple of days. There was no one or nothing to bother me, but my thoughts"
"That explains why your back so soon" Summer teased
Seth took the hand that was wrapped around Summer waist and began to tickle her rib cage.
"Cohen stop" Summer giggled
"Take it back" Seth said playfully now using both hands to tickle her.
"Ok…ok….no…s….e…x" she teased spelling out the last part because his little sister was still standing next to them. Seth stopped tickling her instantly, his face getting serious. Ryan, Marissa and Summer instantly started laughing at Seth's reaction.
"That's not funny, a man can't live without that" he informed, causing Ryan and Marissa to laugh harder.
"Then you should be perfectly fine" Summer teased
"What is s...e…x?" Sophie asked confused
All laughter stopped as they all looked down at Sophie "And why can't men live without it?"
"Moms gunna kill you" Ryan said slapping Seth on the back. He winced in pain, then bent down so he was at eye level with Sophie."S…e…x is for grown up's and its naughty for kids to talk about." Seth told her
"Oh" Sophie said still not convinced
"And if mommy and daddy hear you talking about it they will take away all your toys" Seth warned her
Sophie's face got serious "I won't say anything else I promise, please don't tell on me"
Seth gave his sister a soft smile "Deal" he then stretched out his hand and took Sophie's much smaller hand in his and they shook hands. Once her hand was free she ran over to her parents to make sure that Seth didn't tell…just in case.
"Good thinking" Summer said relived as Seth stood back up.
"He's used that one a couple of times when he swears in front of Sophie too." Ryan told this girls.
"It works" Seth defended himself
"Yeah, just wait until she catches on"
"I know, then I will never be left alone with her" Seth joked
They all laughed, soon after guest were leaving and after an hour only the Cohen family, along with the Coopers were left.
The four young adults were sitting at a table talking when Marissa's mom and Summers dad walked up. Both girls raised a questioning eyebrow.
"Dad?" "Mom?" Summer and Marissa said in unison
Neil leaned down and kissed his daughters forehead "Goodbye sweetie" he said leaving no explanation to her questioning look
Julie followed Neil "Sweetie I will come over tomorrow to help with last minute details" she said to Marissa
"You two don't get off that easily" Summer said as they were about to leave "What is going on?"
"Well, Neil and I were catching up and we would just like to continue that in private" Julie explained
All four faces made a somewhat disgusted looked "Not like that" Neil said disappointment evident in his voice "And if we are going to start explaining ourselves, maybe someone else should start explaining herself for something's I have seen recently" Neil said giving Summer the look.
"Bye daddy" she said sweetly and the other three held back there laughter
"Bye sweetie" he said and they older adults left.
"Guess your dad is a big fan of the show" teased Seth
"He said he wasn't going to watch it" Summer said watching his father and Marissa's mom leave. Then suddenly a thought occurred to her.
"Coop if our parents like hook-up and get married then we would be sisters" Summer said excitedly
Marissa thought about it for a moment "Your right, that would totally be awesome"
"And if you marry Seth, then you will be like double sisters" Ryan added jokingly
He watched as both Summer and Seth tensed up a little to his words "Guess Seth really is the funny one" Ryan said defeated and everyone laughed.