MARTHIE:

DISCLAIMER- I DON'T OWN ANYTHING BUT THIS STORY!!

FYI: Martin never got Sandy pregnant in my story!!

Martin POV:

It had been 10 years since I had been to Glen Oak. I was finally returning to Glen Oak to see all I had left behind me. I was completely bummed when I found out my dad was transferred to a military base in Texas my senior year of high school. I had to leave my best friend Mac, and most importantly my second family, the Camdens. I lived with the Camdens in high school when my dad went over seas to Iraq. I enjoyed having a big family around me. You see, it's just my dad and me right now. My mom died when I was younger. I guess being around a big family made me happy. There were a lot of Camdens and a lot of love.

Mr. and Mrs. Camden, Eric and Annie, have 7 children. The oldest is Matt, who when I was there was in medical school. Then there is Mary who is living in Buffalo. Lucy was a minister at her father's church and married to a guy named Kevin. I think they were expecting a baby when I left. Simon was off at school. Ruthie was in high school as I was. Finally the twins Sam and David were in elementary school. At first, I lived in the house and then when Lucy moved out of the garage apartment I moved in. I loved living with a big family but having my privacy at the same time. Anyways, as much as a miss my life in Glen Oak, there is one thing I am anxious about. You see, there was this girl I had fallen for right before I found out I was moving. She knew how to brighten my day and not even know it. Ruthie Camden. I don't know what it is about her. At first, living with the Camdens I saw her as my sister. But the more and more I got to know her; the more and more I fell for her. I never told her my feelings. I didn't have the guts to tell her how I felt, but then tell her I was leaving. The day I left Glen Oak was the hardest day of my life. I saw the tears running down her face and it killed me. I kissed her forward and told her she was very special to me and that I promised I would never forget her. As soon as I got into my dad's car I felt the tears start falling down my own cheek.

Ever since the day I left, I was ready to go back. I got to Texas and things just weren't the same. I did pick my baseball back up and played through college. I've been playing professional ball since I graduated college. But a couple months ago I got a leg injury. This injury is preventing me from playing the rest of the season. I decided since I wouldn't be able to play, I was going to go back to Glen Oak for a while. I was scared as hell. I have been waiting 10 years to see Ruthie Camden. A million questions rushed through my head. I didn't know what she looked like, if she was even still in Glen Oak or most importantly, if she was married. I packed up my jeep and headed to Glen Oak about 2 days ago.

I got to Glen Oak last night and stayed with Mac. I tried to find out as much information about Ruthie as I could from Mac. He told me Ruthie was still in Glen Oak not married, and as far as he knew she wasn't seeing anyone either. I sighed a huge sigh of relief. Now that I have all of you caught up we can continue with the story.

The day after I got to Glen Oak, Mac and I decided to go walk around the promenade. I wanted to see how much Glen Oak had changed the past 10 years. As I we were walking past the movie theater I saw the most beautiful girl I had ever seen. All I could do was stare at her. She was a beautiful, sun-kissed woman with gorgeous brown hair. She looked to be about 25 years old.

After coming to my senses I said "Hey Mac, you don't by chance know who that beautiful woman is over there do you."

"Actually I do." Mac said, "That's Ruthie."

I kid you not, my jaw hit the ground.

"Th…Th..That's Ruthie??" I squeaked out.

"Yeah man."

"How in the world is she still available?"

"Who knows man? Why don't you go talk to her? I'll meet you back in a little while." Mac said.
"Ok" I said nervously. I walked over to the bench where Ruthie was sitting and sat down beside her. I looked at her and said.

"A lot of things have changed in Glen Oak in the last ten years. Are you from here?"

"Yeah actually I am." She said in the most beautiful voice I had ever heard. "I've lived here all of my life. My dad is the minister at Glen Oak Community Church."

"Oh yeah I've been to that church before." I said, "I use to go there when I lived here about 10 years ago"

"Oh really?" Ruthie said, "You lived here?"

"Yeah I did. I moved about 10 years ago because my dad was transferred. I had to leave a beautiful girl here though, and that was the hardest part for me. Unfortunately, I haven't talked to her since I left. I remember the last thing I said to her was how special she was to me and that I would never forget her."

Ruthie just stared at me in disbelief. I saw her eyes fill up with tears and as I tear rolled down her cheek she said very softly,

"Martin?" I shook my head yes and the wiped the tear off her cheek.

"I'm back, Ruthie, I'm back." I said very calmly and quietly.

"Martin!! I am so glad to see you! I have missed you so much!!" she jumped up and gave me a hug.

"I missed you so much Ruthie Camden."

We just stared into each other's eyes for a few minutes. After just sitting there for a few minutes, Ruthie asked me if I would like to go see her parents and then maybe go to her apartment for a little while. So I told Mac I was going back to Ruthie's and that I would meet him at his place later. So we walked to Ruthie's car and then went to see her parents. We got to her parents house and I was getting ready to get out the car and she put her hand on my arm and pulled me back in. She looked deep into my eyes and I did the same. All the sudden our faces began to get closer. She smiled, I smiled and then our lips met. Oh my God it was amazing. We pulled away and smiled.

"You don't know how long I have been waiting to do that." I said.

She smiled. "Yes I do, so have I"

She started to get out of her car, so I followed.

Next chapter should be up tomorrow. I hope you enjoyed.