~*~ Chapter 21: The Perfect Idea ~*~
“Your ideas aren’t exactly what I was looking for, Ryan.” Seth and Ryan sat on the couch in the TV room and were discussing what to do about Brandi’s situation for over an hour now.
“Then I’m out of ideas. I already told you everything I think would be reasonable for you to say or do to win her back.”
“You know what, Atwood?” suddenly something inside Seth snapped “Maybe you were right before.”
“About what?”
“About you not knowing Brandi that well…”
“Well, what do you…”
“I just thought of something that she told me and that would fit perfectly in this situation!” Seth stood up with his notebook and pencil in hand “That’s it! How could I have not thought about it before? How stupid am I?” Seth hit his own forehead.”
“Seth, are you sure…”
“Ryan, I’ll handle things from here. Thanks… for nothing.” and then Seth disappeared from the TV room, rushing by Sandy and Kirsten.
“Wow, what is going on here?” Sandy asked Ryan as soon as the couple joined him in the TV room.
“Girl problems.” Ryan answered.
“Still troubles with Summer?” Kirsten asked.
“Oh, not Summer.”
“What are you saying? Summer is out of the picture?” Sandy raised his thick eyebrows.
“Seems like it.”
“And why haven’t you guys told us any of these?”
“I don’t know… Seth just met this girl. She’s new in school she just came from New York and…”
“She’s from New York? I’m from New York!” Sandy exclaimed.
“Honey, Ryan knows that. Everybody knows that, actually.” Kirsten smiled weakly at her husband “But, what does Seth have to do with this New York girl?”
“I think he’s starting to like her.”
“Really? That’s wonderful! So he is definitely over Summer.” Kirsten said.
“That I’m actually not so sure about.”
“But you just said he likes the New York girl.” Sandy was confused.
“Yeah… but… it’s a confusing story. I think not even I know what’s going on with Seth. He’s just confused.”
“Oh, but she’s a New Yorker. He gotta be careful with New Yorkers. They are not like the O.C. girls.” Sandy warned.
“Oh, that we both can tell. She’s different alright.” Ryan smiled big.
“What do you mean she’s different?” Kirsten asked worried.
“Oh, it’s not a bad different, actually, it’s a very good different, because she has a pretty strong personality and won’t change it for nothing just because she’s in L.A. now.”
“I’m starting to like this girl already.” Sandy stated.
“Perhaps you should invite her over for dinner.” Kirsten said.
“Oh, I won’t come between those two. Ask Seth to invite her to dinner.”
“Why do you say that?”
“I can see he’s a little jealous about my relationship with Brandi.”
“Oh, so her name is Brandi. That’s nice.” Kirsten grinned.
“Yeah…” Ryan nodded.
“But why is he jealous of your relationship? Did something happen?” Sandy asked, worried.
“Not even close to that. I have Marissa. And Seth’s my brother. I wouldn’t get in between him and a girl he likes.”
“Good boy.” Sandy put his arm around Ryan’s shoulder.
“Well, if you excuse me, I got some homework to do. Call me if you need anything, alright?” Ryan informed them and headed for the pool house.
“So… A new girl?” Sandy was talking to Kirsten now.
“Yeah… And a New Yorker.”
“That should be interesting.” Sandy nodded and smiled big.
“No, this one won’t do.” Seth’s eyes were glued to the computer screen “Nah, neither this one. Too cheesy.” as he continued to click link after link after link, he finally came across something that caught his attention “Maybe…” he said as he started to go by that link “Yes! That’s it! That’s exactly it! That’s perfect!” he exclaimed all excited.
It was almost dinner time when Ryan entered Seth’s room.
“So… any idea?” he collapsed onto Seth’s bed.
“Actually, not just any idea, but the most brilliant idea anyone could ever have for Brandi.” Seth was really pleased with himself.
“So… what’s that?” Ryan asked.
“Oh, I won’t say it, Ryan Atwood, the doubter! You’ll know only after I present it to her.”
“Oh, God, why do I think this is not gonna go so smoothly.”
“Because you’re a doubter, Ryan. Trust me on this one. I’m right. I’ve never been more right in entire my life. She’ll love it.” Seth said and then continued, with a lower tone “I hope so, anyway.”
Brandi woke up before her alarm set off. It was 6:30. It was almost time to get out of bed, but she still had some time to lay there and look at the ceiling as she did so often the day before.
Going to school would be terrible. She would bump into Seth, and not by accident. She knew Seth would not rest until he talked to her that day. She sighed. If only she could come up with an excuse to not go to school... But her mother wouldn’t buy it. She was too smart for that. She took a deep breath, gathered all her remaining courage, and got off of bed, heading for the bathroom.
“Good morning, good morning, good morning, my beautiful family!” Seth greeted as soon as he set foot in the kitchen. His parents and Ryan were already eating breakfast.
“Someone sounds a little too excited this time in the morning.” Kirsten stated.
“Well, it’s a beautiful morning, mom.” Seth kissed his mother’s cheek.
“I’d say!” Kirsten exclaimed.
“So… does this have anything to do with the New Yorker girl?” Sandy asked.
“Ryan!” Seth immediately looked at his friend.
“Sorry, bro.” Ryan shrugged and continued eating his bagel.
“So… does it?” Kirsten insisted on Sandy’s question.
“Well, as Ryan here already told you guys, then yes, mom, dad, it has to do with the beautiful New Yorker named Brandi Jackson.”
“So, she’s beautiful, huh? You gotta bring her here to have dinner with us, son!” Sandy said.
“First, I gotta win her heart back.”
“And how do you plan on doing so?” Ryan asked from his seat.
“Don’t worry, Ryan. I already told you, everything is taken care of.”
“I sure hope so.” Ryan opened the papers and started to read it.
“Don’t worry. And mom and dad, as soon as she’s back in my arms, you’ll get to meet her. I promise.”
“Wow, this one sounds special.” Kirsten grinned.
“And she is. She’s not just anyone. She’s a stubborn New Yorker that I’m crazy about.”
“You’re crazy about her now?” Ryan asked looking over the papers.
“Yes, Ryan, I’m crazy about her and I’ll do whatever is necessary to get her back. And I won’t even need your help doing it, because I know her better than you do.”
“Good for you.” Ryan returned to his reading.
“So, Seth, do you know where in New York she is from?”
“Hm… she told me once. She’s from Soho.”
“That’s nice. That’s a nice neighborhood.”
“I wouldn’t know, because I’ve never been there. But I’m sure I’ll soon find out when Brandi and I take our first trip to New York.”
“You’re already planning trips to New York?” Ryan asked surprised.
“Of course! Why not? That’s what couples do! Plan trips together.”
“Well, you’re forgetting that she doesn’t know about this planning of yours yet.”
“Details, Ryan. Details.” Seth took a sip from his juice “Can we go now? I wanna get to school early today.”
“I’ll drive you guys. I have to be at the office earlier too.” Kirsten informed.
“Awesome!
Let’s go then, mom.
* Thanx Hannah and Thea for reviewing and correcting the grammar errors *
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