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Chapter 14
Martin and Ruthie sat alone in Martin's living room. Mac and Lisa had gone to Mac's room about an hour ago and it was clear that the two weren't sleeping. Both Martin and Ruthie were uneasy about going to bed.
"Ruthie if you want I can sleep on the couch and you can have my bed." Martin suggested trying not to push although he did want to sleep in the same bed as Ruthie, so that he could wake up with her beside him.
"No Martin we can sleep in the same bed together" Ruthie said unsure.
"Are you sure I don't want you to feel like I am pressuring you" Martin asked.
"I'm sure" she standing up "I'm going to your bathroom to get ready for bed. While they were our Ruthie brought a few pairs of clothes and a pajama short set with Spongebob Squarepants on it.
She went to the bathroom in Martin's room while Martin changed in his room. "Don't be nervous Ruthie you are just going to sleep in the same bed as him it is not that big of a deal" Ruthie told herself right before she open the door to see Martin in nothing but his basketball shorts.
Ruthie took a deep breath and got into bed followed by Martin. Martin wasn't sure if he should touch her or stay on his side of the bed. He wanted so bad to put his arm around her. "Ruthie" he asked, "can I put my arm around you? It is ok if you say no"
Ruthie took a moment to consider the question "sure" said and she move closer to him so that her could put his arm around her.
"I love you Ruthie"
"I love you too"
"Goodnight Beautiful"
"Night" Ruthie said. 'Well if it's right you'll know it' she heard Lisa say in her head as she began to relax. Maybe not tonight but someday it will be she thought to herself. The two of them slept like that the whole night.
The next morning Ruthie and Martin woke up in each other's arms. "This is the only way to sleep" Martin said to Ruthie as she opened her eyes.
"What do you mean?" she asked in a tried voice.
"I mean with you in my arms"
Ruthie smiled at him "that is so sweet, I would kiss you but I just woke up" she laughed.
"I'll take it anyway, morning breath and all" he said giving her a kiss.
"How long have you been up" she asked.
"Only like 10 minutes, I have been watching you sleep you look so peaceful."
"What time is it?"
Martin looked at the clock. "It is… 10:46"
"10:46, it is so late" Ruthie said still not moving.
"It's not like we have something to do besides we did stay up until 4 talking."
"Yea, well I get the shower first," Ruthie said finally getting up and going into the bathroom.
Mac was sitting on the couch in the living room watch TV with Lisa when his cell phone rung. "Hello" Mac answered.
"Hey Mac. This is Sandy"
"OH hi Sandy" Mac says getting nervous.
"Mac have you talk to Martin lately" Sandy asked.
"Why are the Camdens there with you?" he asked.
"No I am in the garage apartment, why have you talk to him," She said sitting down on the bed.
"Yea, I have"
"Is Ruthie still with him are they ok."
"Slow down, yes Ruthie is still with him and they are fine"
"Mac do you know where they are the Rev. and Mrs. Camden are worried about them"
"If I did know where they were Sandy I couldn't tell, but I will tell you that they are safe" Mac said.
"Stop" Ruthie laughed come out of Martin's room trying to get away from him as he tickled her.
"Is that Ruthie?" Sandy asked when she heard her laugh.
"No Sandy that is not Ruthie" Mac said aloud look at Ruthie and Martin. As soon as Ruthie heard Sandy's name her heart stopped. She ran over to where Mac was a stood close to him so she could her what Sandy was saying.
"That is Ruthie, Mac I have been around the Camdens long enough to know Ruthie's voice. Her and Martin are over there aren't they?"
"No Sandy that was Lisa. I was tickling her" Mac lied.
"No that was Ruthie, I am going to have to tell the Camdens"
"No" Ruthie said as she grabbed the phone from Mac "Please Sandy don't tell them"
"I have to Ruthie they are worried about you."
"But I am safe there is nothing to worry about, Sandy if you tell them I will run. Then you won't know that I am safe."
"If doesn't matter if I know your safe your parents need to know that."
"You could tell them that, you could tell them that you talked to me and I told you I was safe but I didn't tell you where I am. Sandy please I can't go to Scotland. I won't"
"I don't know about this"
"Sandy it will be like you are practicing to be a minister. Ministers don't tell information that they are asked not to. Please Sandy give me you word that you won't tell. If you don't then I will run and then my parents won't know if I am safe." Ruthie pleaded.
"How do I know that you won't just run anyway?" Sandy said.
"I won't if you give me your word then I will trust you and you will have to trust me."
"That's not good enough. You will have to call me everyday that you are gone and you have to come back as soon as this whole Scotland thing is over." Sandy said, "If you don't call me one day I will tell you parent where you are"
"Ok, deal I will call you every day and I will be back in 9 days. I promise." Ruthie said happily.
"Fine I give you my word that I won't tell you parents as long as you call and stay at Mac's place were you are safe."
"Thank you Sandy" Ruthie said happily.
"I think I am going to regret this" Sandy said, "I don't like lying to you parents and Simon."
"You don't have to lie just tell them you talk to me and I agreed to call you every day and let you know I am safe. It is not a lie just to whole truth."
"Sounds like a lie to me" Sandy said sarcastically. "I will not tell them where you are but I don't have to like it Ruthie. You are putting me in a very bad position."
"I'm sorry" Ruthie said almost in tears.
"It is ok. I do understand where you are coming from whether I like the way you are handling in or not" Sandy sighed "Goodbye Ruthie"
"Bye" Ruthie said hanging up letting a tear roll down her cheek. She hope that her family would not be to mad at Sandy when they found out that she knew where she was the whole time. She hated putting her in this position but she just didn't know what else to do. Martin came and wrapped his arms around Ruthie pulling her into a tight hug.
"I hate that I am doing this to her" Ruthie said letting the tears flow free.
"It is going to be alright" Martin soothed. He couldn't take seeing he cry it made his heart ache. "Don't worry. They are going to be way to mad at us to be mad at her" he half joked to lighten the mood.
Ruthie chuckled wiping her eyes "Yeah you right"
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Next Chapter: Sandy had a big secret, can she keep it?