GETTING EXCITED
Seth, Summer, Ryan and Marissa were seated at the Diner, eating breakfast. Seth had one of his Chrismukkah sweaters on and he was busy rambling about how he's excited for the Holidays.
"Guys, I just feel this year is going to be just awesome. I cannot fathom with words..."
"Seth, just finish your pancakes. You've been busy talking about Chrismukkah, now everyone's done eating except you." Summer pointed out.
Ryan and Marissa laughed at their best friends in front of them, constantly bickering one another.
"So what's the plan? Anything big on Christmas Eve? Christmas?" Marissa asked.
"Umm, excuse you Marissa but it's Chrismukkah," Seth started "but anyways, I'm glad you asked! I think my parents and your mom and Summer's dad are all coming over for a big Chrismakkuh Eve Dinner! Then I'm pretty sure everyone's invited once again to Casa de Cohen the next day...which IS CHRISMAKKUH!" Seth started dancing from his seat.
Summer stopped him and glared, "Don't ever do that again, or we're over."
Ryan's phone started to ring. He looked at the caller ID, "Sorry, I have to take this, excuse me." He got up from his seat and stepped outside. Marissa was watching him through the window. She saw him laugh and smile, "Who do you think he's talking to?"
"Hmm?" Seth was rambling on about Chrismukkah, he wasn't paying attention. "Oh um, I don't know."
Summer read Marissa's face, "Don't worry Coop. Remember what we talked about? He loves you."
"What? You think he's cheating on you?" Seth stopped talking about Chrismukkah.
Marissa shot Summer a look what do I say?
"Marissa, you do know Ryan sparkles every Seth-Ryan time when your name comes up. He's like, attached to you. I doubt he's cheating on you. That might just be the internship thing."
Marissa smiled at Seth, "Thanks."
Ryan made his way back to his seat beside Marissa. He put his arm around her and she leaned in and gave him a kiss.
"Whoa, what was that for? Did I miss something?"
"Nothing man, that's just the Chrismukkah spirit working in everyone's souls." Seth covered for Marissa. "Gotta love the holidays!" He turned to look at Summer. He was going to be proposing to this girl in front of him. You just have to love the holidays.
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After the Diner, the boys dropped the girls off at Summer's. They figured another girls' night/boys' night was needed. At least, that's what Summer wanted because she wanted to do gift wrapping. But Seth didn't argue. He needed to talk to his parents about the proposal anyways. Ryan and Marissa weren't really up for the idea because they wanted to spend more time together; however they didn't bother to argue, they just went with it.
Ryan parked the car and turned to Seth, "So what do you plan on saying to Sandy and Kirsten?"
"I don't know. I think I'll just talk to my dad on this one. I'm just going to walk in and wing it."
"Well, I'm gonna go around back to the pool house. I have a few things to sort out."
"Ryan, are you and Marissa okay?"
"Yeah, why wouldn't we be? Did she say something?"
"What? No," Seth lied. "It's just that mysterious phone call earlier today at the Diner? Didn't bother telling us who it was?"
"Seth, I'm not cheating on Marissa."
"Okay, buddy. I was just checking."
"Anyways, good luck. You know where to find me if you need anything."
/
Seth walked into Sandy's office where he found his dad on his computer, working hard.
"Hey where's mom?"
"She just had to go back to the office for something, why?"
"I wanted to talk to you."
Sandy saw the serious look on his son's face, "Sit down." He put all his work aside and turned his full attention to Seth. "So what's on your mind?"
"Dad, I wanted to talk to you about Summer."
"What happened? Are you guys okay?"
"No, yeah, we're perfect."
"So what's the problem?" Sandy asked in confusion.
"No problem... Look dad, I love Summer. I always have since we were in 5th grade. We're now in Junior Year of college, 21 years old... I want to propose to her." Sandy sat there shocked. Seth was getting worried, "Dad?"
"Are you sure about this? You're still so very young."
"Dad, you and mom were young when you got engaged too. But it's not about age, I love Summer with all my heart. Every cell in my body only functions when I'm with Summer. I want this."
"Well, son," Seth waited as he anticipated his father to finish. Sandy stood up and walked over to him, "I'm proud of you. You're becoming a man." He gave him an assuring hug.
"Thanks dad." He pulled away from the hug, "I was also wondering if you just keep this on the DL? I still need to ask Dr. Roberts' for his blessing. Just, don't mention this to mom? Because I want it to be a surprise for everyone on Chrismukkah."
"You're planning to do this on Chrismukkah?"
"Yeah, it's the one day I look forward to all year. This will make it even more special. Plus, it's my present for Summer. Hopefully, she'll like it."
"She'll love it."
Seth gave his dad one more hug before reporting back to Ryan in the pool house.
"Knock knock!" Seth said, opening the door.
"There's no point when you just come in like that." Ryan said, who was lying on his bed looking through a furniture magazine.
"Sorry man, but I'm just so happy."
"So good news from the father, I'm guessing?"
"Yep! He couldn't be any more proud. So I got half of the parents' blessing, just gotta get through Papa Roberts."
"Well if you call him that, don't expect a blessing."
"Ryan I'm serious. No time for jokes."
"How about during the Chrismukkah Eve Dinner, pull him aside to talk."
"Yes, but how? Summer's going to be there too."
"Well, we can hang out in the pool house while you 'get something', sneak back to the house and ask him."
"Thanks man!"
"Anyways, out, I'm busy."
"Furniture magazines?" Ryan glared at him. "Not gonna ask any more questions. Thanks man. I'll see you later!"
Seth left the holidays smiling. He couldn't help it. Just thinking about it all he just wanted to grab Summer right now and kiss her hard. After the holidays, Summer would be his fiancée. Soon, she would be Mrs. Summer Cohen.
"Tis the season to be jolly! FA LA LA LA..." Seth sang to his room.