Author's Note: Okay, so this is my version of seasons ten and eleven… There's no Sandy, Margret and Jane, and I'm still debating if there's going to be T-bone (if not in this story, maybe another one)… Mac's character is the story, but it is as if he's never met the Camdens.
The story will be pretty much self explanatory, but if you have any questions you can always ask me in your reviews… I hope you enjoy.
Chapter 1: Further and Further Apart
Ruthie was focused across the table, for her eyes were dead lock on Martin. Martin and his father had stop by the Camden's home for dinner.
"We're really happy that you could join us." Mrs. Camden said.
"Any time, we're really happy that you invited us." Mr. Brewer, Martin's father, indulged.
"I really love being with your family…" Martin continued, "I spent so much of my time here that it actually feels like home. It's weird not living here anymore."
Ruthie was devastated when Martin had moved back in with his father. Not only was Martin one of her closest friends, she also really liked him.
"Have you decided were you are going to college?" Kevin, who was sitting next to Lucy and Savannah, said.
College! Ruthie remembered that this was Martin's senior year. She hated that there were two years apart between the two of them.
"Well, actually Martin has good news. Martin got accepted to a certain college." Martin's father said, "One with a good academic program and…"
"…and a GREAT baseball program. I actually got a full ride." Martin finished.
Ruthie absolutely dreaded this moment. Things between the two of them were only going to get worse, for they were getting further and further apart. When he starts college, Martin might not have time in his schedule for a high school girl like Ruthie.
After a great pause, Reverend Camden said, "So what college are you attending?"
"It's uhh…" Martin stumbled over his words, and said, "Northeastern University."
"Northeastern University… As the Massachusetts's Northeastern University?" Lucy questioned.
"Yeah. I know it's far away but I really want to go to this college. Many great athletes graduated from Northeastern University and I think it'll be great for my future." Martin referenced.
After this moment, Ruthie blocked out the ongoing conversations, for her heart was beating too loud. How could Martin move so far? He was going on the other side of the country.