A/N: This is sort of a fluffy chapter. But I hope you enjoy it all the same. I will get back to Simon and Cecelia soon. And I know I said I was going to bring Meredith back.. I will in either next chapter or the one after that. But I just wanted to make a full Martin and Ruthie chapter. So enjoy.
Songs featured in this chapter:
Be Be Your Love by Rachael Yamagata (I strongly recommend downloading it and listening to it while reading to achieve the full effect.)
"Ruthie!" Martin called out. He had ran out to the parking lot to find her.
"I'm over here." She responded. She was leaning on the hood of his car with tear stained cheeks.
"It's my party and I could cry if I want to right?" Ruthie said forcing a nervous laugh.
Martin didn't look amused. "What the hell was that about in there? I am beyond confused. And frankly I am really mortified."
Ruthie looked at him with irritation. "Your mortified?! What about me? My family and an entire room of people just saw me having sex with T-bone.. On camera!"
"Ruthie it was obvious you were drinking.. You weren't yourself. I mean you were calling my name out and I don't know.. I'm just really don't know what to say." Martin said. "I feel like an idiot."
"Join the club." Ruthie said.
"Did T-bone tape that?" Martin asked disgusted. "Is he here? I am going to kill him with my bare hands for embarrassing you like that in front of everybody! He clearly took advantage of you!"
"Martin it wasn't T-bone who taped it." Ruthie said. "And anyway what do you even care? You aren't my boyfriend anymore. I'm a slut remember." Ruthie added throwing Martin's words in his face.
"Look Ruthie. I'm sorry. I didn't mean what I said.. I was just really upset and angry and I said some pretty hurtful things." Martin said." I promise I will never make you feel like you can't talk to me ever again. Please, just tell me what happened these past 5 months. I promise I won't be judgmental."
"Can we get out of here? Maybe take a drive somewhere?"
"Sure." Martin replied taking her hand. "Let's get out of here."
"I'm sorry I didn't tell you this months ago. I just felt so ashamed and embarrassed. Not to mention things were so awkward between us since last summer and I couldn't bare to hurt you again." Ruthie told Martin. They had drove back to the beach to talk. They were sitting on the pew with their shoes kicked off in front of them. Ruthie had told him everything. She was truly relieved that he was so understanding and supportive.
"Ruthie were going to argue and we are going to have our differences. But don't think for a second that I won't be there for you. I will always be there for you no matter what! I guarantee you, the good days will outweigh the bad." He took her hand and squeezed it. "I love you so much."
If I could take you away
Pretend I was queen
What would you say
Would you think I'm unreal
'Cause everybody's got their way I should feel
"I love you too." She said.
"I almost forgot.." Martin said reaching into his tux jacket and pulling out the charm bracelet that Ruthie had thrown at him earlier that night. "I think this belongs to you." He added and slipped it back on her hand. She smiled dazzlingly and Martin leaned in and they kissed. All the fears and emotions of the night seemed to wash away with every passing wave.
Everybody's talking how I, can't, can't be your love
But I want, want, want to be your love
Want to be your love, for real
Everybody's talking how I, can't, can't be your love
But I want, want, want to be your love
Want to be your love for real
Want to be your everything
Everything..
Ruthie suddenly pulled away and Martin gave her a puzzled look. "What, do I have bad breath or something?"
Ruthie laughed. "No, it's just you have a little five o'clock shadow going on there." Ruthie said touching his chin. "You pricked me!"
"I'm thinking about growing it out. You mean to tell me you don't like it?" Martin said with a pouty face.
"Honestly… No way." Ruthie said. "It makes me feel like I'm kissing my .. grandpa.. Ew." Ruthie joked.
"Ugh, you did not just compare me to your grandpa!" He picked her up and ran across the sand, down to the water.
"Martin no! I'm sorry. You don't remind my grandpa! I love it! Put me down!" Ruthie screamed through fits of laughter. "This is a brand new dress!"
"Oh ,don't be such a girly girl." Martin said throwing her in the water.
"Ah ! I hate you so much Brewer!" Ruthie screamed. She ducked her head underwater and then came back up. She looked at him with a devilish grin. "The water is so wonderful. You should come in." She said.
Martin looked down at his tux and shrugged. "What the hell, I mean you only live once right?" He took off his tux jacket and hoped into the water.
"Can't we just live on the beach?" Ruthie inquired. "I never want to go back home." She said with a exasperated sigh.
"Ugh, I don't think so. I'm already starting to prune." Martin said showing her his fingers.
She laughed and pulled him close." Stay with me tonight. I'm serious." She whispered.
Everything's falling, and I am included in that
Oh, how I try to be just okay
Yeah, but all I ever really wanted
Was a little piece of you
He nodded. "Okay."
And that's what they did. They stayed together on the beach. Falling asleep under the stars and in each others arms. They didn't care how much missed calls or text messages they were getting. They just cared about being together. Martin knew that it was Sandy's turn to watch Aaron and even though he missed his son.. Ruthie needed him.
Everything will be alright
If you just stay the night
Please, sir, don't you walk away, don't you walk away, don't you walk away
Please, sir, don't you walk away, don't you walk away, don't you walk away
"Do you ever think about how things would be if we never met?" Martin asked Ruthie. He pushed a stray hair away from her face.
"I probably would still be dating Peter." Ruthie joked. She snorted at the thought.
"Ew, please don't remind me." Martin said with a grimace.
Ruthie laughed. "I said probably." She laid her head on his chest." Let's not think about what if's. All that matters is that you are here with me right now."
And everybody's talking how I, can't, can't be your love
But I want, want, want to be your love
Want to be your love, for real
Everybody's talking how I, can't, can't be your love
But I want, want, want to be your love
Want to be your love for real
"Listen Ruthie, I know your growing tired of me apologizing so much. But I just wanted to tell you that just because you and I both aren't virgins, doesn't mean I'm going to pressure you into having a physical relationship with me. I respect you and love you way too much."
"That means a lot to me." Ruthie said." Does this mean your willing to wait for me?"
"As long as it takes." Martin said.
And everybody's talking how I, can't, can't be your love
But I want, want, want to be your love
Want to be your love, for real
Everybody's talking how I, can't, can't be your love
But I want, want, want to be your love
Want to be your love for real
I want to be your love, love, love