Lyrics by The Ronettes
Martin and Ruthie POV
As they were getting ready for bed Martin turned to look at Ruthie. He still couldn't believe that she had married him- even after everything he had put her through.
She had adopted Aaron and raised him as her own and now they had Amanda. He was incredibly lucky and he knew it.
When he thought about Aaron and Brianna he was happy that his son was comfortable with stating his feelings and fighting for the girl he loved. Martin knew Aaron learned that from Ruthie. She was always fighting for what she wanted.
"So do you think Bree is going to be alright?" he finally asked Ruthie as he watched her run a brush through her curly hair.
"She will be. She is just disappointed. We all thought that allowing her to stay the year meant some progress"
"It frustrates me that he doesn't even see how it is affecting her" Martin replied as Ruthie placed the brush down and walked over to him saying "That's what makes you so wonderful and sexy" before she gave him a hug as he bent down to kiss her gently on the lips.
When they pulled apart Martin said "I suppose Pablo allowed Bree to stay because of Aaron's negotiating skills" Ruthie nodded her head beaming and said "He is so happy Martin. Really happy, exactly how I wanted him to be when he first ask me if he could live with us"
"What a horrible time that was" Martin said grimacing as Ruthie smiled sadly "I know. I had come home that weekend with the intention of saying yes to Greg's proposal"
"Really?" Martin asked surprised and then continued "I thought you didn't love him?"
"Well I loved him…..he just wasn't you but at the time there was Sandy……"
They were both quiet for a while as they both got into bed and Ruthie leaned her head on Martin's chest before Martin said "We are going to have to be a lot more diligent now that they are together. Bree has a bright future and we can't let anything ruin that"
Ruthie laughed before replying "Honey you are such a dad! So protective over all your girls"
"Well she is like our daughter and as long as I am alive no one will ruin her future, including our son"
"Honey, I don't think we have to worry about them. They are both waiting until they are married"
"Have you seen the way he kisses her? He is a little too enthusiastic and I am seeing way too much tongue."
"I do recall us kissing in the same manner when we were there age. Besides Martin, he's your son. Everything he does he has learned from you so calm down"
"I do happen to be a great kisser huh?' Martin asked smiling mischievously as Ruthie blushed slightly and said "Tone the ego down Brewer"
Martin pouted slightly and said "I thought you loved my ego?"
"I do but I want to do something else now"
"Really and that would be?" Martin asked as Ruthie leaned over to kiss him then looked him in the eye "Do you really need to ask?"
Martin laughed before kissing her back murmuring "I just wanted to make sure we were on the same track"
"Always baby" Ruthie breathlessly replied.
Aaron POV
I awoke the next morning when I heard the baby monitor. When we had returned home from the tour my mom had went overboard and purchased a baby monitor for every room including the bathroom.
A few minutes later I heard Bree's soft voice as she asked "Everything okay sweetie? You are up early this morning which means you get to hear this song I've been working on….you are one lucky little girl" I laughed silently as Amanda started cooing to Bree and she began to softly sing
I want him and I need him
And someday, someway...whoooa...I'll meet him
He'll be kind of shy And real good looking too
And I'll be certain, he's my guy
By the things he'll like to do
Like walking in the rain
And wishing on the stars up above
And being so in love
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Ooooh
Doo, doo, doo, doo
"Hey good morning" my mom said as she walked in and I said "Good morning" and held up the baby monitor as my mom's eyes sparkled and she sat down to listen as well a thoughtful expression on her face.
When he's near me I'll kiss him
And when he leaves me...whoooa...I'll miss him
Though sometimes we'll fight
I won't really care and I'll know he's gonna be alright
Cause we got so much to share
Like walking in the rain
And wishing on the stars up above
And being so in love
(Johnny)..No, no he'll never do
(Bobby)..No, it isn't him too
They would never, no they'd never...never, ever, love
Walking in the rain
And wishing on the stars up above
and being so in love
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Where can he be?
Oh Oh Oh Oh
I've been with him
"She's really good" my mom said after we heard Bree exclaims that Amanda was stinky and began changing her diaper.
"So after service Bree said you two were going to the salon?" I asked my mom who nodded and replied "just a trim for school"
"Oh"
"So let's get ready to start our day" my mom cheerfully suggested as she pulled the covers off me and walked out.
On the first day of school my mom bounced around excitedly thinking that she was going to drop me off.
"Mom must I remind you that I am 16 years old? I don't need you to take me"
"But it's your first day"
"Exactly what will everyone think? You do want me to make friends right?" my mom sighed and said "I guess. Perhaps I can take Bree"
"Sure mom. Great idea" my mother smiled happily and went to call Brianna.
Bree POV
"Esteban residence"
"Bree! Do you want me to take you to school and get you all settled?"
"That would be wonderful Mrs. Brewer" I said happily as the tears began falling. My dad had left this morning with out a word to me. This gesture had cemented the fact that he really wasn't happy that I was here after all.
Twenty minutes later I was in the car with Mrs. Brewer.
"Are you nervous?" she asked me as I nodded "Well don't be. You will be fine"
"Thanks for the vote of confidence" I said smiling as she smiled back saying "If you need anything just call Martin or myself and we will come down. Okay?"
"Okay" I replied as we reached the parking lot and got out of the car and walked into the high school.
Mrs. Brewer slipped an arm around my shoulder and I could hear whispers as we walked down the hallway to the main office.
"Is that Ruthie Brewer?" "Her son is sooo hot! I can't believe he came back this year" I glared at the girl that called Aaron hot as Mrs. Brewer squeezed my shoulders gently.
"You must be Brianna Esteban! We've been waiting for you" a tall man, with dark brown hair said smiling. Mrs. Brewer's eyes became wide with shock "Vincent! I didn't know you were the principal! What are you doing in Glen oak?"
"Ruthie! I moved back a year ago. You look wonderful. I met your son earlier with…your husband." The principal sneered a bit as I looked at him in surprise.
"Well it would be great if you could give Brianna the same schedule"
"I wish I could Ruthie but as I was telling Martin, Aaron is just not as bright as Brianna is. In fact he is rather average in everything except for baseball…..apple never falls far from the tree huh?"
Mrs. Brewer glared at him as he continued on "Brianna is actually in all of our AP classes but she will have homeroom, lunch, and PE with Aaron"
"Great" I said as I hurriedly took my schedule from his hand. Vincent was then showing Mrs. Brewer all the papers she needed to fill out as he stood extremely close to her. I held back a laugh as Mrs. Brewer said "Vincent you are in my light. Could you move a little?"
"Sure Ruthie…..I'm sorry about that" Once she was finished she gave me a kiss on my cheek and turned to leave. Vincent stopped her saying "Maybe we could have coffee or dinner sometime?"
"You are always welcome to come to my home and have dinner with Martin and myself"
I saw Vincent flush deep red before turning his attention to a boy that had walked in.
"Dad? Teacher said you wanted to see me" The guy was pretty cute. He was tall and had green eyes and longish black hair with incredibly long lashes. He turned to smile at me revealing perfect teeth and a dimple in his left cheek.
"Todd, I would like you to meet Ruthie Brewer and Brianna Esteban."
Todd looked over at Mrs. Brewer and asked "You and my dad dated while you were in high school right?"
I looked at Mrs. Brewer with interest as she nodded and said "Yes we did." And then turned her attention to Vincent "you should bring Todd and your wife by and we can all have dinner together"
"Oh my folks are divorced" Todd easily said.
Vincent coughed slightly and continued "Brianna is a new student at Glen Oak and she will be in all of your AP classes so please show her around"
"Well let's go" Todd said as he took my bag from me and opened the door allowing me to walk out first.
"Nice meeting you" he called out to Mrs. Brewer as I waved at her.
Todd and I walked down the hall as a few people waved at him. When we reached a homeroom he said "I'm glad my dad called me down to show you around. You are pretty hot"
"Um…thanks" I said as Todd went on "I mean we never have really gorgeous people at Glen Oak"
I nodded a bit as I looked around to see if I could find Aaron. "So tonight is a welcome back party and you could come as my date"
"Thanks but I am going to have to pass. My dad is pretty strict"
"As he should be…you are…"
"I know beautiful" I interrupted him as we walked into the homeroom and I saw a group of girls surrounding a desk.
"What's going on there?" I asked Todd who snorted disgustedly "That's the new kid, only he isn't really new. He's on the baseball team here"
"Oh" I said as we moved closer to the group where one girl said "So Aaron do you want to be my date? I will definitely show you a good time"
I looked closer to see my boyfriend, Aaron Brewer, look at her and answered "No thanks I have a girlfriend" The group groaned as most girls left except for one. She had reddish brown hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a skirt and a top and had heels on. She was beautiful.
"That's Meredith" Todd whispered to me as I nodded and watched them closely. I could hear Meredith's simpering tone as she stated "What your girlfriend doesn't know won't hurt her"
Aaron looked at her in surprise before I walked towards them and said "hey"
"Hey you, did mom drop you off?"
"Yes she did" I said smiling brightly as Aaron stood up quickly giving me a hug. As we pulled apart and I glanced up at him he smiled and bent down to quickly graze my lips with a kiss.
We pulled apart to notice that everyone in homeroom was watching us in disbelief or with jealously in their eyes. I turned to Meredith and said "Hi I'm Brianna"
Meredith looked at me up and down and smiled saying "I guess you must be the girlfriend"
"That I am"
"Well welcome to Glen Oak" she said as she walked away to sit down.
By lunchtime my head was swimming with the names of people I had met. Most girls seemed impressed that I was rich or dating Aaron, while the guys basically followed me around.
I walked into the lunchroom half terrified to find someone at my side. It was Candy. Today her beach blonde hair was down and she was wearing a ripped pair of hip hugger jeans and a white tee shirt.
"Hey, I'm glad your dad decided to let you stay for the year"
"Really?" I asked surprised "Well not really, I mean I did want to date Aaron but you are here now and Todd is pretty cute and you know him so……"
"So you want to be my friend so I can introduce you two?"
"Yes. You really are smart"
"I guess" I said as she said "Wonderful let's go sit over there" as she pointed to a table in the middle of the cafeteria.
"That's kind of central"
"Get use to it. You are dating Aaron Brewer. You two are a celebrity couple"
"That is just great" I stated sarcastically as we sat down and a group of girls came over to sit as well. A few moments later Meredith sauntered over followed by Todd.
Candy lightly jabbed me in the shoulder when I said "Todd this is my friend Candy"
"Any friend of Brianna's is a friend of mine" he said smiling warmly at Candy who blushed.
A few moments later there was this hush as Aaron stepped into the cafeteria. He looked around the room and brightened considerably when I stood up to wave at him.
He made his way over to the table where he greeted me with a soft kiss and we heard a collective "Awwwww". We looked at one another in horror before we grabbed our trays and left.
"Where are you going?" Candy asked us as we simultaneously said "Nurses office".