I MUST SAY I'M ENJOYING WRITING THIS FIC MORE THAN THE OTHERS AT THE MOMENT... C'MON PEOPLE IVE GOT 3 REVIEWS SO FAR, AND OVER 400 HITS, PLEASE REVIEW IT KEEPS ME GOING!SO HERE IS CH 3 I DON'T KNOW HOW THIS IS GOING TO PLAN OUT BUT YOU WILL PROBABALY FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED ALL THOSE YEARS AGO IN THIS CH ACTUALLY. THIS IS GOING TO BE A LONGGGGGGGG CHAPTER ENJOY.

It was a good three hours into the flight and Ruthie had done here up most to avoid Martin as much as possible, she couldn't believe her luck, 6 billion people in the world and the one person she never wanted to see again had to be on her flight. Ruthie was never one to hold grudges but she couldn't let this one go, eight years later…

FLASHBACK

Ever since Ruthie was 12 she had always kept a diary, she would write in it everyday, it contained her deepest secrets and her deepest fears. Come to think of it she has had a diary since the day Martin entered her life, she never knew it at first but she began to see martin as more than a friend, she'd get jealous easily if another girl was with him, she would only truly be happy unless he was with her, it would tear herself up inside, trying to convince herself that she couldn't fall for Martin, that it was wrong, but it felt so right. One hot summers day, when she was 16 she couldn't take it anymore, she felt like she was going to explode she had to tell someone, even if it was just her diary.

June 24th

Dear Diary,

I've tried I really have but I can't keep this to myself any longer. I've fallen, fallen hard, for none other than Martin Brewer. Stupid I know, how could I possibly fall in love at 16 especially to someone who is older and a brotherly figure to me. He would never see me in anyway except for a sister; he could have anyone he wanted, why would he want me, a preacher's daughter. Besides being extremely hot, he's the most caring, sweet, funniest guy I've ever met and the best friend you could ask for. Every night I seem to dream about him, as time goes by they get worse, I imagine marrying him, having kids with him. He's going to college in the fall how will I survive without him? I'm actually obsessed, but he makes me feel safe, he's the one I get up for in the mornings, Ruthie Camden-Brewer, has a nice ring to it don't you think.

Ruthie.

She placed her diary on her dresser, before grabbing her books and bags and heading downstairs for school. As she reached the kitchen she saw Martin tucking into a plate of waffles. Martin would voluntarily drive Ruthie to and from school to save her from the embarrassment of catching the bus. Once they had arrived at school they went their separate ways, not knowing what lied ahead of them.

Martin was grabbing his books for algebra when he heard his name "Martin" he turned around to see fellow baseball team mate and son of the coach Rick Davies.

"Err Hey Rick?"

"So you heard about the scout coming to watch us next week?"

"Yeah hopefully this is my chance to get into the pro league" (A/N: I know nothing about baseball, we don't have baseball in England)

Rick had always been a manipulative guy, always got what he wanted, and he wanted Ruthie. He along with everyone else knew that Ruthie had the hots for him and he was pretty sure that Martin felt the same way. The only way Rick stood a chance was to get Martin out the picture- for good.

"Only if I let you."

"What do you mean?"

"If you want a chance with the scout you have to make me a worthy deal?"

"It doesn't depend on you."

"Martin, Martin, Martin. I am the coach's son; he will believe anything that I say over yours."

"What is it I have to do?"

"Get Ruthie Camden's diary."

"No way. No. there's got to be something else."

"Nope! Well Bye bye Martin's chance of going pro."

"Why do you want her Diary so bad?

Rick didn't have a valid reason to want her diary except framing Martin for his next part of his plan and he couldn't tell him that…

"No reason. So will you get it or not."

"Fine. But you have to give it straight back so she doesn't find out."

"Well Martin Brewer you have yourself a deal. Tomorrow. I want it tomorrow." And with that Rick walked away, Martin guilt overwhelming him, he couldn't steal her diary, but he couldn't let an opportunity like this just slip away, he just had to make sure Ruthie wouldn't find out.

The next day Ruthie was getting her books ready when she heard a knock on her door.

"Come in… hey Martin"

"Hi just wondering if you were ready?"

"I'm just coming down now... wait I have to make my bed."

"Don't worry about that, you go get your breakfast and I'll do your bed, I won't be long."

"Err Okay thanks!" As she walked out the room, he approached her dresser where, her diary was, he look around to assure no one was around and put it in his bag, he didn't want to do this to someone he cared so much about, but at that moment he was only thinking of one person and that was himself.

He was silent all the way to school, He kept looking at Ruthie, she knew something was up but couldn't out her finger on it, she finally broke the silence-

"What's wrong with you today? First you make my bed and then your acting well… weird!"

"I'm fine honestly"

"If you say so, Brewer." Maybe he knows how I feel? I've scared him off.

They pulled into the parking lot and went their separate ways for the day. As Martin approached his locker he could see that Rick was waiting for him.

"You got it then?" Martin looked towards his feet before pulling the diary out his bag slipping it into his.

"Nice doing business with you. I'll have it back to you by the end of first period meet me here."

He sighed heavily before replying "Okay."

Rick hurried away walking towards the photocopying room, his plan was going perfectly.

The bell for the end of first period went; Martin hurried to his locker where Rick was waiting once again for him

"Here you go." He handed him back her diary, noticing large groups of students laughing at something on the wall. Ruthie's June 24th entry. "Martin you didn't think I just wanted her diary for nothing did you? So naïve." Rick gave him a patronising look before leaving. He had to take down all of the posters before Ruthie saw.

But it was too late standing in front of him was the angered and shocked girl clutching a copy of her own diary. Her eyes were welling up, she didn't want everyone to see her cry, he had humiliated her, humiliated her in front of the school.

"Ruthie I-" she was already gone, the tears began to over flow from her eyes as she walked out of the school, she felt betrayed, betrayed by the one person who she thought could do no wrong. She picked up her pace, almost running away from the school, the weather reflected her mood. The rain came down harder, drenching her inside and out, but she didn't notice, she was already numb. Once she had reached home, she decided she'd wait for Martin; she was curious why her supposed best friend would betray her in such a way. She lifted the ornament by his porch and grabbed the key, knowing no one would be home she let herself in. she dragged herself to his room, and sat on his bed, she noticed a letter on his bedside dresser, normally she wouldn't read anyone else's things but seeming as he let the whole school read hers she didn't care-

Dear Mr Brewer

We would like to inform you that we would be love it if you considered coming to college with us. We would pay for you to come to England and your courses will be free, as part of our new scheme. The Northbrook College would love to have you as a member, please inform us with your decision soon

Many Thanks

Susan Hurst.

"Today couldn't get any worse if it tried." She sighed as she put the letter back on the dresser, in the space of a few short hours her life crashed around her, thousands of thoughts were processing in her mind, which were interrupted by the sound of a turning key. She took in a deep breathe before he entered his room.

"Ruthie"

"Why?" he looked at his feet "Why did you do it?" she repeated

"You wouldn't understand."

"Try me." Her tone was full of pain and confusion

"If I didn't I wouldn't be able to see the scout."

"Because the scout wanted you to post my diary around the school" she shot back sarcastically

"No"

"Then what Martin, Tell me why YOU stole my diary and posted my private thoughts and feelings over the school, humiliating me in front of everyone."

"I-I I gave Rick Davies your diary he said if I didn't he would tell his dad not to let the scout see me, I didn't know he was going to post it around the school, the last thing I wanted to do was hurt you."

Ruthie just sat there trying to take all the information in "Please Ruthie say something."

"Okay I'll say something- I hate you. I cant believe you selfishly betrayed me so you could see a baseball scout. And I thought you were my friend."

"Ruthie I am"

"Well your obviously not I can't believe you"

"Ruthie I'm sorry I really am."

"Sometimes Martin sorry isn't good enough"

"Please Ruthie."

"Save it for someone who cares." Martin was slowly growing more angry at the situation, he had tried to apologise but she wasn't having it. He thought she would understand-

"You've done selfish things too you know"

"Oh that's right backfire it on me why don't you. Yes Martin I have when I was like 5! And never to someone I LOVED!" Shit why did I say loved, it shouldn't really care he was bound to of read the entry.

"Ruthie I said I'm sorry I cant turn back time!"

"Your right. Did you feel guilty for humiliating me like that, didn't you feel anything at all Martin. You have no heart. I thought you were different but I guess I was wrong, your like everyone else. No wait your not, you're a selfish betraying self-centred Bastard!"

"And you can be an inconsiderate brat as well!"

"I cant believed I used to love such an ass like you" Martin shot back not hearing 'loved'

"I cant believe you cant let this go. I said I'm sorry, do you know what, be like this Ruthie I don't need you as my friend, in fact I don't need you in my life at all" Both of them were taken back by what he just said, Martin didn't mean it, he needed her, now more than ever. Ruthie felt her chest tighten, it felt like someone had cut her open and threw her heart and her stomach on the floor and trod all over it. "Ruthie I"

She replied calmly " I think you have said enough, first you humiliate me then I find out you have been accepted into a college in England- yes Martin I read the letter. I looked up to you, told you things I could never tell anyone. All I ever did was be a good friend to you, I'd support you at every game you played, with girl troubles, my family let you live with us and you repay me like this" Ruthie let out a laugh "God I really am stupid. So Maybe your right Martin, maybe you don't need me in your life, maybe I don't need you in mine." She bit her bottom lip and got off the bed she walked to him inches apart she finally said "So goodbye Martin." She brushed past him as she left for the door.

"Ruthie what do you mean you loved me?"

"Read it." She throw the copy she was still clutching to the floor before storming out. He read it, he couldn't believe he just said and did all those things. He never knew she felt that way.

The next day Ruthie threw a suitcase in the back of Simon's car, her parents had agreed to let her transfer schools and to finish her high school education nearer Simon. She glanced up at Martins window before getting into the car. She drove away never looking back.

END OF FLASHBACK

"Ruthie, earth to Ruthie, is anybody home?"

"Sorry Rachel I just…"

"Thinking about Martin?"

"Yeah"

"You need to announce that we will be landing soon"

"Can't you do it?"

"Well I could if I had your job" Ruthie smiled as she made her way to the front of the craft and picked up the announcer

" I would just like to inform you that we will be descending into Gleanoake nation airport shortly, please assure that your seat belts are fastened and your hand luggage is either in the over head compartment or safely under you seat. I would like to remind you not to un fastened your belts until the aircraft has come to a complete standstill, Once again on behalf of my crew and I today I hope you have had an enjoyable flight with us today and we hope to see you again soon, goodbye."

Martin never liked landing, it always made him feel nauseous. As Ruthie hung up the announcer she began to walk down the aisle to assure that all passengers were in their seats, she was just about to pass Martin's row before a voice stopped her.

"Err Ruthie?" she looked round to see him staring at his feet.

"Yes?"

"Could I meet you for coffee during my stay, you know to catch up on the past eight years?"

"Oh I would love to but I cant I have another long haul flight to Singapore in a few hours time" she lied.

GUYS IM PRETTY DISSAPOINTED IVE GOT 1 FAVOURITE, 5 ALERTS OVER 500 HITS AND ONLY 3 REVIEWS, TWO OF WHICH ARE FROM THE SAME PERSON WHO IM VERY GRATEFUL FOR SO R&R PLEASEEE, SORRY THAT THE 8 YEARS AGO THING WAS A BIT BAD!