Ok it's about time I finish what I started…

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Happily Ever After?

"It's about time you two! God, my stomach is about to collapse from hunger pains!" Marissa yelled as Seth and Summer entered through the front door, fingers intertwined.

Ryan raised his eyebrows. "I take it things went well?"

Summer smiled bashfully, gazing up at Seth. "Yeah Chino. You think we could stay broken up?" some of her cocky attitude coming back.

Seth gasped. "We were never BROKEN up Sum!"

Summer gave him a horrified look. "I mean…ohmigod, your right. We never were…"

"So technically our slate is still clean."

"Yeah, but that's also not counting the Zach issue…the Anna issue…um lets see…"

Seth clamped a hand over her rambling mouth. "That's about enough of you!"

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Marissa and Ryan sat on the couch, flipping through the books in front of them, occasionally glancing at Seth and Summer who were wrapped around each other in one chair, quickly losing their oxygen supply.

"Look at this student center at USC! Ryan! Oh my god! This is gonna be so fun…" Marissa squealed.

Ryan just smiled his quiet smile, and squeezed Marissa's hand. He glanced up at the SethSummer mess on the chair. "Hey you guys! Wanna come up for some air? We're looking at catalogs for college…hello? GUYS!" Ryan finally bellowed.

Summer jumped off the chair, staring at the two on the couch in confusion. "How long have you guys been here?"

Ryan checked his watch. "I'd say about twenty minutes."

Summer looked at Seth. "How did we not hear them come in?"

Seth shrugged, a dazed look on his face. Summer sighed, and looked at Marissa and Ryan again, shaking her head.

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The rest of the summer went by in a blur. Seth and Summer rarely were apart, as were Marissa and Ryan. They sometimes spent the day on the beach, or walking through Newport, reminiscing. Sometimes they never left the house.

Kirsten and Sandy became increasingly concerned over the soon to be empty house, and the gang all became slightly nervous, as the big day approached.

The day they were to leave for USC, the gang of four met at the end of the Cohen's driveway, boys and girls both just looking at one another. So many memories flew past in their minds.

Ryan couldn't believe he had actually survived in this drama filled little bubble. He still had a piece of Chino in him that would never leave, but at the same time, he didn't want to not be a Newpsie. He actually enjoyed it. It, (and Marissa) had saved his life. So maybe it was a little more than hard at times, but in the end, look how things had worked out.

Marissa remembered when she was the goody two shoes, who only wanted to make her parents happy. Then there was her rebellious stage, with the OD. Not one of her shining moments, just like the whole Alex thing. She was a mess. But at the moment, she was a very happy mess.

Seth who was once the biggest dork at Harbor, was in awe of the girl standing in front of him. How had he pulled this off? He gave all kudos to Ryan, who really had become the best friend he had never known. He had gained confidence. And eventually gotten the girl. Now he was probably the happiest guy on earth. For real.

Summer could not stop smiling. It was embarrassing. But when she looked at the guy in front of her, she wondered how she had ever found him to be a dork. Well, he still was. But in that cute endearing way. When she thought about her past, she really believed Seth had saved her life. At least from the horrible way she was sure she was going to turn out. Now she couldn't stop looking at him, touching him. She was so completely in love, and for once in her life, she was not scared.

"So."

"Yeah."

"Wanna come inside?"

" Sure."

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Seth gazed into her eyes. The ones filled with tears.

"GOD! How could he DO that?" Summer screamed, throwing a pillow at the tv.

Seth didn't even make a snide remark. Her passion for the Valley was so completely annoying a few weeks ago, but now he found it irresistible.

"How can he be such an asshole? Doesn't he know that girls have FEELINGS?" Summer continued. Suddenly she turned to Seth, sniffling. "YOU would never do that to a girl would you?"

"Do what?"

"Treat her like shit, then try to get into her pants?"

Seth's mouth dropped open. "Do I even have to answer that question?"

"No. No! No you don't! Because you are Seth Cohen, and you would never do that to any girl, because you have so much respect for women. And that's why I love you. Don't ever forget that! I love you! I LOVE YOU COHEN!" Summer ranted on and on.

Seth stared at her in shock. "Wow…"

Summer looked down embarrassed. "Sorry. Feelings. They just get in the way…"

"No! Sum, that was the cutest thing you have ever said!"

"Well, I said it, because it's true…" Summer trailed off.

"I love you too."

Summer looked up startled. Suddenly realization hit her. "I know you do."

"I will never leave you…I promise." Seth whispered as he pulled her to him, the Valley completely forgotten.

Summer clung onto him, grabbing his shirt, and burying her head into his neck. "Good…because I need you so much…"

"God…I love you." Seth whispered again, pulling back slightly.

Summer looked deep into his eyes. She had no doubt that he did love her.

"I love….I love you too." Her voice cracking with emotion.

Seth grabbed her face, and pulled her into a passionate kiss, stroking her hair, while she grabbed his.

They both never wanted to let go. When they finally did, Summer took a shaky breath. "This is the happiest I have been in a long time. And I owe it all to you."

Seth smiled.

"And I know you promised to never leave me, so if you ever break that promise, I don't know what I would do. I would be a mess. I don't think I would ever be the same again…"

"You don't have to worry about that Sum. We're gonna live happily ever after."

Summer smiled, leaning into kiss him again. They were interrupted with someone clearing there throat.

"Um, we have to leave in about thirty minutes. Summer you might want to go home andget your bags…okay?" Sandy told the two.

Summer took a deep breath, grabbing Seth's hand, not wanting to let go, even for thirty minutes.

"I'll see you soon baby…"Seth murmured into her ear. She smiled, and slowly got up from the couch, giving him a quick kiss.

"Happily ever after huh?"

"Yep."

"I like that…."

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THE END!

I hope you all enjoyed this story! I seriously would like to thank every single person who reviewed, but I don't have enough time! You guys kept me writing, even when I wasn't sure I liked what I was doing.

THERE IS GOING TO BE A SEQUEL!

I have decided that I'm just not ready to let these characters and everything go! So look for the sequel in a few weeks! I promise to make it fluffy and cheesy, just like this one, with a little bit of drama!

I really am soooooooooooooooo pleased that everyone who read this story liked it! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I love writing, especially about Seth and Summer, so I will continue, partially because of the feedback I got on this story!

So, look for the sequel, and thanks again for ALL the reviews!