Ruthie's Dorm

Only a few more hours until I see Martin. Ruthie thought as she slipped on her new dress that she had bought that day. The dress was black with pink trim around the top. It hugged her body in all the right places, showing off her hourglass figure.

Ruthie walked over to the bathroom to apply her makeup and to fix her hair. She had decided to let her light brown hair hang down around her shoulders with her bangs slightly curled to bring out her eyes. Martin loves when my hair is down. He says I look radiant. Ruthie couldn't help but smile as she thought of Martin.

I wonder if Martin is going to propose soon. We've talked about getting married before, but it wasn't that long of a conversation. Knowing him he'll probably propose when I'm out of college. Ruthie wondered. But one thing is for sure, I can't wait to be Mrs. Brewer.

Looking in her mirror once more Ruthie nodded and said to herself, "Well I better get going if I want to pick up Martin's gift and be at his apartment on time."

Grabbing her keys and purse from the night stand Ruthie headed out the door completely oblivious to the surprises that were in store for her that night.

As Ruthie drove to the mall to pick up Martin's gift, she couldn't help but notice how amazing the sky was. The dark blue color with stars shining brightly in its background made everything seem so perfect. Ruthie pulled into the mall parking lot and went inside.

Upon entering the store Ruthie saw the clerk coming out of the back room. He saw Ruthie and said, "Hello Ms. I have your bat all ready for you."

"Thank you again for everything." Sincerity filled Ruthie's voice as she thanked him.

"It's my pleasure." He pulled the bat from under the counter where he had kept it. "There you go, one black bat inscribed in blue writing." The clerk stated as he placed it in Ruthie's hands.

The bat was in a wooden case with silver wrapping paper. She paid the clerk and was now on her way to Martin's apartment. Ruthie was anticipating giving Martin his gift. The look on Martin's face as he opens his gift will be priceless.

Meanwhile

Martin was running around his apartment frantically trying to get everything ready. He had the food cooking, the table set. Now all he had to do was get dressed which he should've done first but didn't, and he still had to figure out how he wanted to propose.

Oh great…my hair still isn't done, my clothes are still on my bed…UGhhhh... Martin contemplated as he quickly put on his black suit with a blue shirt and black tie that lay across his bed. After doing that Martin ran to the bathroom and squeezed a glob of gel into his hands and began running his figures through his thick black hair.

What's that smell? Martin wondered. Oh no the chicken! Martin literately flew toward the kitchen. As he went to go grab the chicken from the oven he burned his finger.

"Owww…damnit." Martin groaned in pain. He sucked on his finger to sooth the stinging sensation. It felt like being stung by a bee only ten times worse. Could anything else go wrong tonight? Martin pondered.

Luckily for him the chicken wasn't burnt…badly. After almost ruining dinner Martin decided the next time he plans something special for Ruthie he would order something.

God please don't let anything else bad happen tonight. This night has to be absolutely perfect. Martin prayed. He was so nervous about proposing. Martin couldn't help but feel jittery, nervous, nauseous, eager and excited all at one time. With all of these emotions running through his body, this adrenaline had him bouncing off the walls.

Martin went back to his room and took out the ring box. He sat on the bed and held the box in his hand. Staring at the ring box, feeling the soft velvet touch as it tickled his fingers. In just a few hours he would be asking the woman of his dreams to marry him.

How…how am I going to propose? It has to be the right moment. OK Martin just breath…you can do this. All that matters is I love her. Martin thought for a moment.

Heading back to the kitchen Martin took the bottle of Champaign out of the fridge and placed it into the bucket of ice. The bottle was green with a yellow ribbon going around it. In the middle of the table Martin had two candles lit and next to them was the Champaign.

What am I missing? The table is set, the food is in the oven to stay warm, candles lit, ring in pocket…what else is there. Martin contemplated for a moment and then realized music I forgot to put the music on.

Martin chose to play classical music. Not too boring, but nice relaxing music. He put it in just in time as Ruthie had pulled up in her black car.

She's here! Ok just relax Brewer stay calm. Martin told himself mentally.

Ruthie got out of her car with a huge smile on her face. Grabbing Martin's bat from the backseat, she headed toward Martin's apartment and reaching her destination knocked on the door.

He paused for just a moment, took in a deep breath. Held it for just a moment and then let it out. He then smiled, turned the doorknob and couldn't help but stare at the breath taking site in front of him.

"Wow." Martin declared, "Ruthie you look absolutely amazing." Martin complemented. Her beauty was made his heart flutter. "Happy anniversary."

"Thank you. Happy anniversary." Ruthie said as she kissed his cheek and went inside.

"Martin this place looks so amazing. She said truly amazed at all the trouble Martin went to for this evening.

I can't believe he did all this for me. He has candles lit, music playing, and he even bought Champaign. What smells so good? Ruthie thought as she stood in his living room in total shock.

Martin saw Ruthie's eyes light up as she gazed upon the dining area. This brought a smile to his face and happiness to his heart. Look at her smile…god I love that smile. She looks so amazing, especially when the candlelight hits her eyes. Martin stood there gazing at the radiant young woman in front of him.

Slowly walking up behind her Martin wrapped his arms around her and kissed up and down her neck causing Ruthie to jump just a bit. The feel of his soft, warm lips against her skin made shivers go up her spine.

Martin stopped moments later and said, "I love you so much." His arms still wrapped around her.

Ruthie turned around to face Martin. His passion filled eyes connected with hers. "I love you too Martin. So what smells so good?" Ruthie asked.

"That is my mother's recipe. Chicken with Alfredo sauce." Martin answered.

Ruthie bit her bottom lip and said, "That sounds great." Ruthie said. She had completely forgotten that Martins gift was in her hand.

Martin noticed a long box in Ruthie's hand. He was curious to what it was. "Ruthie what's that in your hand." Martin curiously asked.

Ruthie laughed and said, "This is for you, but you don't get it till after dinner." Ruthie teased. She knew how making him wait drove him nuts.

"Please can I open it now?" Martin begged. He made one of his puppy dog faces and began to pout. She can't resist when I make my puppy dog face. Martin thought to himself.

Oh no…not the puppy dog face. I hate when he does that. Martin has such a cute puppy dog face. Ruthie thought.

"No it won't work this time. I promise after dinner you can have it." Ruthie stated. She was not going to let his face get her this time.

"Let's eat dinner then." Martin declared. He escorted Ruthie to the table and pulled her chair out for her.

Ruthie smiled at his gesture. "Can you believe we have been together two years?" Ruthie acknowledged.

"They have been the best two years of my life." Martin replied. "I'm going to go get the food." Martin confirmed.

Ruthie saw that he was getting emotional. Being together was the best thing that ever happened to them.

Martin walked into the kitchen and exhaled. Come on man, keep together. He thought as he prepared the plates. Heading back toward the table he saw Ruthie placing her napkin on her lap.

"I hope you like it." Martin prayed. He placed her plate on the table. "Oh wait not yet." Martin stopped her. Grabbing the Champaign bottle Martin took the cork out and poured some in both their cups.

This made Ruthie laugh. "Thank you. Can't eat without Champaign." Ruthie agreed.

Twenty minutes later both Ruthie and Martin finished their dinner. Throughout the dinner Martin's gaze was almost always on Ruthie. Occasionally he had to look down at his plate so he wouldn't drop his food.

Ruthie couldn't help but notice that Martin was staring at her. I hope there isn't something on my face. Ruthie thought in embarrassment. "Martin is there something on my face?" Ruthie asked curiously.

Martin laughed and replied, "No there is nothing on your face. I was just admiring how beautiful you look tonight."

Ruthie blushed at the comment. "That is very sweet of you to say Martin. Would you like your present now?" Ruthie inquired.

She knew it was a rhetorical question.Of course Martin wanted to open his gift. She could tell that he was so anxious to see what it was.

Unknown to Ruthie however Martin would be evening the score with her for making him wait. During the course of dinner he had decided how he was going to give her the ring and wouldn't do so until just the right time later that evening. The fact that she would have to wait for her gift as well would drive her bonkers

Ruthie went over to where she laid his gift at and brought it to him. "Happy anniversary Martin." Ruthie exclaimed as she handed him his gift.

A huge smile came upon Martin's face. He unwrapped the paper and looked at the box in his hands. Martin looked at Ruthie with a smile and opened the box. When he did he was amazed with what he saw. Inside was a black bat with his name inscribed in blue. Martin's mouth dropped to the floor in shock. He was speechless.

"Www...Wow…I...I can't believe this…thank you." Martin stuttered. He was so bewildered by his gift. Martin took the bat out of the box and held it in his hand. He ran his fingers over his name in the blue writing. The black wood that rest in his hands was perfect. It was strong and had a great shape to it.

I can't believe she got me this. This is the best bat I've ever seen. Martin thought. Placing the bat into its box and resting it on his chair, Martin went over to Ruthie and kissed her.

"I knew you'd like it." Whispered Ruthie. This was what she had been waiting for all day. She loved seeing his eyes glow with astonishment.

"Like it…Ruthie I love it. This is the greatest anniversary." Martin proclaimed.

"So… what did you get me?" Ruthie asked her love.

"That my dear is a secret, one that you will have to wait for I'm afraid." Martin said very straight-faced. Inside he was laughing like a hyena. The look on her face was one for the record books.

"Touché." Ruthie stated.

Martin turned his back on his girlfriend as she gave him "the stare". He took this moment to carefully replace the bat in its box and placed it in the closet out of the way. Taking the still scolding Ruthie's hand in his he hit a button on the stereo remote and the music changed from classical to soft and romantic music. Placing the remote on a table he led his lady to the center of the living room and the couple danced slowly, yet ever so closely, to the beat of the music.

"You're trying to butter me up." Ruthie stated.

"Is it working?" Martin inquired.

"Maybe." A grinning Ruthie retorted as she gave him a quick kiss on the lips and then wrapped her arms around him.

Even in high heels Ruthie was still several inches shorter than Martin but her head was resting ever so closely to his heart. She could feel it thumping very hard. She wondered to herself if Martin could feel her heart pounding in the same rhythm.

They danced slowly for several songs, never really noticing them change. They just enjoyed the close, almost intimate, contact with one another. Martin raised her chin up and kissed Ruthie ever so softly. Ruthie parted her lips to allow Martin access to her but before they could get too carried away Martin broke the kiss.

This is it. This is my perfect moment. Thought Martin.

Before Ruthie could ask why Martin had broken the kiss Martin kneeled, reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out the velvet box he had in his hands earlier that day.

To say that she was surprised would be an understatement of biblical proportions. She couldn't believe that Martin was on one knee with a velvet box clutched in his hand. Martin then opened the box to reveal a 2 k diamond on a gold band.

"Ruthie I love you with all of my heart. I thank God everyday that we are together. There is no one else I can imagine spending my life with but you. You're the one I want to wake up to every morning with, grow old with." Martin said pausing to catch his breath.

Ruthie could feel the tears running down her face but did not move to wipe them. She could not take her eyes off her beloved, or the ring resting in the black box.

"This was my mother's ring. She told me to give this to the love of my life… and that person is you Ruthie. Ruthie Camden will you do me the great honor of becoming my wife?" Martin asked as tears filled his eyes.

Ruthie couldn't believe this was actually happening. The love of her life just proposed and she was stunned in silence. Her heart was beating so fast and loud that she thought Martin's neighbors could hear it from miles away. Ruthie had wanted this day to come for a long time, and now it was here.

Martin still on his knee with the ring in his hand was waiting for her answer. "Ruthie?" Martin asked worriedly. Please say yes please… Martin hoped. Tears began to fall down his cheek as he waited for her answer.

Ruthie wiped Martin's tears away. What was she so hesitant about?

Finally finding her voice Ruthie spoke up and said, "Yes Martin…I will marry you!'

AN: yea I finally updated. Sorry it took so long. But here is ur update. Lolo I hope u all like it. And review. If u want updates u got to give me lots of reviews lololo./…..thanks for reading this story and making it so enjoyable for me to write. Remember review like crazy lololololo