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Mac's POV
Mac was sitting at his desk doing his homework when he heard the doorbell ring. Sighing he stood and walked down the stairs. It was probably Martin wanting to hang out. He supposed he could just tell him to go home. But even though he had homework to do he couldn't just turn his best friend away. The doorbell rang again. Martin seemed impatient. He'd probably had another fight with his father. But as he pulled the door open he saw that it was not Martin but Ruthie who stood there. She looked really upset as if she had been crying. "Ruthie,what are you doing here?" he asked.
"Mac I..I need your help." Ruthie answered obviously trying not to cry.
"Uh, sure. Come in." Mac replied.
Closing the door behind them he led her up the stairs to his room. Taking a seat on the bed he waved her towards a chair. Nervously she sat down. "So uh what kind of help are we talking about?" he asked Ruthie.
"I need you to promise not to tell anyone." she answered quietly.
"Not even Martin?" Mac replied
"You can't tell him. Or my parents. They'll kill me!" she was getting hysterical now.
"Calm down. I won't tell anyone." Mac tried to reassure her."So are you going to tell me or not?"
"Mac, I..I...I had sex last month..."she couldn't get any further because Mac cut her off.
"You what?" he yelled. "How could you be so stupid?"
"I'm sorry." she replied quietly before bursting into tears. Swearing softly under his breath he grabbed some tissues and hurried over to her side.
"Hey, don't cry." he murmured quietly in her ear."I'm just an insensitive jerk. What do I know?"
"How about this, tomorrow after school I'll take you to see our family doctor. She's really nice and I'm sure she'll help you."
"You'll help me?" she asked hope appearing in her eyes.
"Of course I will. What kind of guy do you think I am?" he questioned playfully.
"A nice one." she answered with a small smile.
"Got it in one." he replied "Now lets get you cleaned up and I'll take you home."
Martin's POV
Mac was acting strangely. Last time he was this detached it was because he was trying to keep a secret from him. Of course he found out in the end after putting tremendous pressure on him. But he wasn't so sure it work this time. Another thing that puzzled him was the fact that Ruthie had been avoiding him lately. Normally she would jump at the chance of getting a ride with him but this morning she had refused his offer and taken the bus. When he'd seen her at lunch and asked her if she needed a ride home but she'd said that she was going to Leonie's house after school. Shaking his head slightly he walked towards his car. He just couldn't figure out girls and how their minds worked. As he unlocked the door and threw his backpack in he saw Mac come out of the school and walk towards his car. He was about to call out to him when he saw Ruthie approach Mac's car and get in. Now he was really puzzled. Why had Ruthie lied? Was she going out with Mac in secret?
Sighing he got into his car. He didn't know if he was making the right decision but he was prepared to risk it to find out what was going on.
Mac's POV
He was getting nervous. Getting up from one of the uncomfortable chairs in the waiting room of the medical clinic. Ruthie had been with Dr. Sweet for a long time. What if something was wrong? He quickly cut that thought off. He shouldn't worry. Everything would be fine, he hoped. Suddenly the door in front of him opened and Ruthie emerged. He could see she'd been crying. He hurried to her side."Are you ready to go home?" he questioned quietly. He could barely see her nod. He put his arm around her and escorted her out to the car.
Martin's POV
He'd followed them to a medical clinic on the other side of town. Mac had mentioned it a couple of times. He couldn't help but wonder why they were there but whatever the reason he hoped they'd hurry up. After all he'd been waiting outside for about an hour and a half now. What could be taking so long? Looking up he saw the door of the clinic open. Mac came out with his arm around Ruthie's shoulders. Martin didn't know why he felt jealous but he did. Mac and Ruthie were in the car now and he watched as Mac reached over to hold Ruthie's hand. As he watched tiny shoots of pain stabbed his heart. The pain became greater when Ruthie leaned over and hugged Mac. She was crying now. If Mac hurt her. Calm down he told himself killing Mac won't do anyone any good. As Mac started his car and drove out of clinic's parking lot he too started the engine and followed him.
Mac's POV
Mac pulled into the drive and stopped the car. He and Ruthie just sat there. They hadn't said anything to each other on the long ride to his house. He'd noticed a car had been following them home from the clinic. It looked like Martin's car but it had to be a coincidence. Leaning back in his seat he ran his fingers through his hair."So what did Dr. Sweet say?" he asked.
Ruthie nervously bit on her bottom lip. "Mac I'm..."
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