Safe With You || Seth Cohen

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I sat in my dorm staring sadly at a photo of Seth, Ryan, Marissa, Summer, Ben and I. It was the night of the college sweatshirt bonfire. The smiles on our faces made me smile for a moment before setting the photo down. I only wished we could all be together again. 

I had went back after the entire Mexico ordeal to catch up on the work I'd missed while staying in Newport a few days. Now I was packing my bags once again to return to Newport for Thanksgiving. My answering machine beeped and I listened as Seth began to speak. 

"Hey, Ally, I miss you. I'm ready to see you for Thanksgiving, although I'm gonna warn you it's a little awkward at home. Mom and Dad have banned Julie from the guest list, which may be appropriate since she did send Ryan on that murder mission.. And Ryan and I have never been in a fight before, but I just hope things will blow over in time for Thanksgiving. I mean, they have to, right? Anyways, I love you and call me when you fly out, okay? Bye."

I sighed as the message cut off. I only wished this Thanksgiving would be more peaceful than the Newport holidays I was used to. 

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I stood in the airport and smiled as I saw Seth walking my way. I walked up to him and pulled him into a hug. 

"Hey, I missed you."

"I missed you too. How are things?" I asked him. 

"Speaking of that.. there's something I need to tell you."

I raised an eyebrow as Taylor walked up to us with a huge smile on her face. 

"Ally!"

"Taylor! Hi! What are you doing here?" I asked her as I hugged her quickly. 

"That's kinda what I had to tell you. Taylor is hiding out at our place for a few days."

"Hiding out?" I asked in confusion.

"Okay, it's a long story.." Taylor started. 

"Well give me the short version."

"Okay, I went to France and got married and now I want to get a divorce, but I can't tell my mother because she doesn't even know I was married. And I've been hiding from her."

I felt a little surprised Taylor had gotten married, but then again, it was Taylor. 

"Okay, well you're welcome to hide out in my room as long as you want. But you know you have to face her eventually right?"

"Yeah..just not today or tomorrow or any day in the near future." Taylor stated with a nod. 

Seth and I shared a look before I nodded. 

"Okay, then."

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I walked into the house to find Kirsten, Sandy and Ryan in the kitchen. 

"Hey, Ally! I'm glad you're back." Sandy stated as he walked over and patted me on the shoulder. 

"Thank you. I'm glad to be back."

Kirsten walked over and hugged me tightly. I hugged her back with a smile. 

"Hey, Kirsten."

"Hi. I missed you."

"I missed you too."

Seth and Taylor walked in then and Sandy raised his eyebrows. 

"Taylor, I didn't realize you were joining us for Thanksgiving." 

"Oh, yeah, Taylor is gonna stay with me for a few days...if that's okay?" I asked Kirsten and Sandy. 

"Of course." Kirsten said quickly and Taylor grinned.