Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters of the show or the song "Let's Stay Together" by Tina Turner, just a fan of both!

A/N: Hi everyone! My mind has a block the size of the Great Wall of China when it comes to writing my other story, so I thought I would give a musical one-shot a try :). Marthie fluff for sure, hehe.

Let me say that since

Since we've been together

Loving you forever

Is all I need

"Ruthie?" a deep, husky voice called.

Brown curls bounced on her shoulders as she turned away from gazing at the shimmering evening colours of the sunset and looked towards the voice that sent shivers up her spine. Her eyes darkened with surprise and shock.

"Martin. What are you doing here?"

Let me be the one you come running to

I'll never be untrue

"I uh," he hesitated, looking down at his hands nervously before raising hopeful green eyes to her, taking in the quiet beauty of her as she sat at the picnic table smoothing her skirt. "Simon had something important to tell your mom and dad so I thought I would…come and visit."

"Oh…just a visit. Hi," she said simply, turning away to hide her frown and hurt from him.

"Everyone's inside, they'll be glad to see you," she mumbled miserably. She got up from the table and began to walk slowly towards the back gate.

Let's, let's stay together

Loving you whether, whether

Times are good or bad, happy or sad

He swiped a few rocks off the ground and began tossing them lightly, deciding on what to do next. He took a step towards her, wiping his hands on his jeans, shoving his hands deep into his pockets.

"Actually, there's another reason why I'm here," he said, clearing his throat.

She glanced over her shoulder at him with a pain so deep in her eyes that Martin winced.

I'm so in love with you

Whatever you want to do

Is alright with me

"I'm listening," she said, waiting for him to continue.

He walked slowly towards her, stopping just within touching distance. "Someone wise made me realize that I was missing something – someone important in my life. And I came to see if there was anything that I could do to change that."

Ruthie gulped and turned fully towards him and bit her lip. "And who is that? The important 'someone' that you are missing?"

Martin reached out and grasped one of her palms in his and smiled. "You."

She closed her eyes tightly as he inclined his head towards hers, his hands cupping the back of her head as their lips came together, gentle at first, deepening as a pleasured sigh escaped both of them.

You make me feel so brand new

I want to spend my whole life with you

They pulled away slowly, their noses touching and their forehead resting against one another's, trying to catch their breaths.

"I was going to ask who the wise person was, but I don't think I care now," Ruthie whispered.

Eyes crinkling, Martin laughed and kissed each corner of her mouth before centering back on her lips.

So, there it is. It's a little short and more fluff then anything…but it was a fun fluff to write, lol.