this is the burning of a dream by buffyx (PGish)

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Fandom: The O.C.
Pairing: Ryan/Theresa
Author on LJ: buffyx
Author Website: buffyx.org

Why this really should be read:

One of the reasons I was excited to do recs for the O.C. this month was a chance to note the many many amazing stories inspired by the season finale. This story is a lyrical exploration of Theresa, Ryan's girl next door from Chino. Not the villain or ho she sometimes gets cast as in, well, message boards and forums I prefer to avoid, but a girl trying to make her life work who genuinely cares for Ryan. buffyx gives great Theresa and Ryan and a wonderful story.

Like: Because in movies, the girl gets the boy in the end, gets to live in the big pretty house with the pretty lawn and live happily-ever-after. The girl doesn’t wind up pregnant and unsure of the father and homeless and alone, alone. Alone.

this is the burning of a dream.

And, if it weren't clear: this story contains spoilers for the season finale of the O.C.