Welcome to the Ryan Atwood and Marissa Cooper appreciation thread, where we celebrate the beautiful relationship and sweet connection that exists between these two. It's the classic bad-boy meets girl-next-door scenario, and it's undeniable. Their chemistry is brought to you by the awesome Benjamin McKenzie and Mischa Barton. Post away!



1. Please do not post ANY spoilers of any kind. Until everyone has seen whatever episode.
2. NO bashing of the characters Marissa Cooper and Ryan Atwood. This is the Spooners thread so accept that we love those two character.
3. NO bashing of the actors Mischa Barton and Benjamin McKenzie.
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1) 'Cause he's whoever she wants him to be
2) 'Cause when he carried her to the poolhouse you just melted
3) 'Cause she was smiling at him at the fashion show
4) 'Cause he took care of her when her friends left her outside
5) 'Cause can she bum a cigarette?
6) 'Cause she said he should stay . . .
7) . . . and he listened
8) 'Cause the back of his bike is the only way to get around
9) 'Cause she canceled plans with Luke to see him
10) 'Cause she told him her dad's problem and never told anyone about it
11) 'Cause they know how to keep secrets
12) 'Cause she stood up for him to Luke
13) 'Cause she left the party to hang out with him
14) 'Cause he chased after her
15) 'Cause he is worth her tears
16) 'Cause she started his education in music
17) 'Cause even Seth knew there was something going on between these two
18) 'Cause we hear there's a White Knight available
19) 'Cause what kind of carnival is she running?!
20) 'Cause now there's something to look forward to
21) 'Cause Ryan needs his "something"!
22) 'Cause she just HAD to get the cheapest ferris wheel, didn't she?
23) 'Cause she really wants to be with Ryan, not Luke
24) 'Cause they had the perfect date
25) 'Cause she'll save him some mac 'n' cheese
26) 'Cause if that damn cell phone didn't ring they would've kissed
27) 'Cause she wants to try on his clothes
28) 'Cause HOW can she resist those eyes?
29) 'Cause who cares what Julie thinks?
30) Admit it, his flowers were the nicest
31) 'Cause he went on the ferris wheel to talk to her even though he's terrified of heights
32) 'Cause he trusts her
33) 'Cause she knows how to take his mind off of things
34) Um, hello, did you SEE them kiss?!
35) 'Cause they're going around "one more time"
36) 'Cause he's not afraid of her mother
37) 'Cause she makes him smile!
38) 'Cause suddenly she's not so tired anymore
39) 'Cause it's the best. Date. Ever.
40) 'Cause she's never "actually slept with anyone before"
41) 'Cause we love how Ryan is with Marissa!
42) 'Cause he jumped over the bed to kiss her!
43) 'Cause now Luke is out of the picture, YAY!
44) 'Cause she's his first real girlfriend
45) 'Cause if they get married she'll be Mrs. Snoopy
46) 'Cause she's the present girl-next-door
47) 'Cause she came to his resuce
48) 'Cause she does know
49) 'Cause she wanted to see where he used to live
50) 'Cause his shoulder is made just for her to rest her head
51) 'Cause she's not going to leave him
52) 'Cause her poolhouse, or his?
53) 'Cause they should "talk" more often
54) 'Cause it's just not waking up unless he's next to her . . .
55) . . .and it's even better to wake up spooning with him
57) 'Cause he lent her his jacket
58) 'Cause it's not so bad, dancing with her
59) 'Cause he trusted her
60) 'Cause she didn't tell anyone
61) 'Cause she doesn't tell Summer about that
62) 'Cause we're so happy they made up at the end!
63) 'Cause they went shopping together
64) 'Cause she's getting help
65) 'Cause they FINALLY held hands!
66) 'Cause maybe they should rent some Crowe movies
67) 'Cause he wants to make sure she's safe
68) 'Cause she can't have fun without Ryan
69) 'Cause Ryan should TOTALLY kick Oliver's crazy butt . . .
70) . . . and 'cause Ryan CAN kick Oliver's crazy butt
71) 'Cause he ran up all those stairs for her
72) 'Cause she's bringing in the new year with him
73) 'Cause it was a magical moment
74) 'Cause he got there just in time
75) 'Cause they're in LOVE!
76) 'Cause it's cotton candy all the way
77) 'Cause she's not gonna give up on him
78) 'Cause Theresa looks like she could be his older sister!
79) 'Cause they're the ONLY Spooners
80) 'Cause they can't spend time apart
81) 'Cause he wanted her to have fun
82) 'Cause no matter what he will always care about her
83) 'Cause they look cute when they have a pillow fight
84) 'Cause it is all about the looks
85) 'Cause the awkward silence between them is too adorable
86) 'Cause he wants only the best for her
87) 'Cause he wants to protect her from the cruel reality
88) 'Cause even Sandy knew that they aren't just friends
89) 'Cause Ryan knows she's the beauty
90) 'Cause it's obvious he loves her, Kirsten even knows it!
91) 'Cause he's shorter than she expected . . . but still so hot
92) 'Cause she shouldn't worry about any strippers
93) 'Cause he's not brooding and she's not crying!
94) 'Cause what's he supposed to do without her?
95) 'Cause he wouldn't be able to get over her
96) 'Cause he wouldn't leave without her
97) 'Cause she's the only girl next door
98) 'Cause what they haven't done in a while they're doing!
99) 'Cause they have no secrets
100) 'Cause she's his girlfriend
101) 'Cause he wants to make things work between them
102) 'Cause Summer thinks they are a perfect couple
103) 'Cause he asked her to dance
104) 'Cause she understands
105) 'Cause he wasn't happy with Theresa in Chino
106) 'Cause he knew it was her on the phone
107) 'Cause he never met anyone like her
108) 'Cause she still has pictures of them together in her room...alot
109) 'Cause they just connected
110) 'Cause he still means a lot to her... and vice versa
111) 'Cause time doesn't need to tell: they ARE star-crossed lovers
112) 'Cause she misses him every day
113) 'Cause even Julie knows.. Marissa's only been in love once.. and it was with Ryan
114) 'Cause Seth knows they're meant to be together!
115) 'Cause he's still whoever she wants him to be
116) 'Cause he knows whats best for her
117) 'Cause they cant keep thier arms off each other
118) 'Cause they slept in a tent together
119) 'Cause he helped her with her bonfire
120) 'Cause his first punch of season 2 was to protect her
121) 'Cause when they're together they make ugly hats look sexy
122) 'Cause he soo would have held her hand if Trey didn't walk in
123) 'Cause "They're taking it slow!"
124) 'Cause he knows that she gets cold and he put his jacket around her (again!)
125) 'Cause "Don't blame Seth for the sexual tension!"
126) 'Cause Seth said "Ryan and Marissa belong together."
127) 'Cause neither of them could sleep and they both looked at the clock at the same time
128) 'Cause he thinks "she's been amazing"
129) 'Cause they're partners in busting crime!
130) 'Cause Ryan said "back off! She's with me!"
131) 'Cause we waited all season for a kiss and we finally got one!!
132) 'Cause Marissa knows they can do better than the front seat of Sandy's car
133) 'Cause when he was in Miami, she wished he was back home with her and he wished the same thing
134) 'Cause she doesn't mind PDA at school.. when it's with him
135) 'Cause even Theresa knows Marissa loves him and would never do anything to hurt him.
136) 'Cause he was "just in time" to dance with her at the prom
137) 'Cause Marissa saved his life.
138) 'Cause they both toss furniture. It's destiny!







The Model Home Soundtrack
Songs of the Spooners

1. She Will Be Loved by Maroon 5
2. Run by Snow Patrol
3. Maybe I'm Amazed by Jem
4. Paint the Silence by South
5. Destiny by Zero 7
6. Honey and The Moon by Joseph Arthur
7. Dice by Finley Quaye & William Orbit
8. Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley
9. Legendary by Lou Barlow
10. Konstantine by Something Corporate
11. Echo by Trapt
12. Wild Horses by The Rolling Stones
13. Flying High by Jem
14. Fall To Pieces by Avril Lavigne
15. I Want To Save You by Something Corporate
16. With Or Without You by U2
17. I'll Stand By You by The Pretenders
18. Everything by Alanis Morisette
19. Incomplete by Backstreet Boys
20. Caught by the River by The Doves
21. Safest Place To Hide by The Backstreet Boys
22. The Scientist By Coldplay
23. You and Me by Lifehouse


Ryan and Marissa Websites
R/M Videos
Ryan-Marissa.com
Two Worlds Collide

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