Title: World of Sin
Type: 7th Heaven Fan Fiction
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content, Drugs)
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters of 7th Heaven. I do own all my original characters and this story, though. Don't take.
Summary: Ruthie Camden rebels against morality and everything her family stands for when she meets a guy willing to introduce her to his world.

Writer's Note: I wrote this a couple years ago, or part of it, but greatly improved it. It's one of my better stories.

Chapter Two

I got to McDonalds that night on time. Ashton had beat me there, and we took his car to a restaurant that was really nice. As we ate our seafood, we talked.

"So, earlier you mentioned an adult club?" I recalled.

"Oh yeah. But don't worry, the girls there are only teasers," Ashton explained, laughing. I gulped. I remembered seeing adult clubs on the highways and imagining what goes on in them. And here I was, face to face with a charming guy who has a friend that works at one.

"Teasers?" I asked.

"Yeah, they prance around wearing practically nothing, sometimes nothing, dancing and acting like they're prostitutes and that stuff to get the guys all over them, but nothing too extreme ever goes on. I work there, I'm a bartender," Ashton told me. I felt sick. Apparently that showed on my face. "It's not as bad as it sounds. I promise. Actually, I'm here recruiting people. I live in an apartment in L.A. So far I have zero recruits."

"I see," I sighed. Why was he telling me this again?

"I was actually wondering if you would want to come and work there," Ashton stated. My heart sank. So this is why he'd asked me out.

"Excuse me?" I replied, almost choking on my lemonade.

"Ruthie, let's look at the positives. The girls make like two hundred dollars a night by tips alone, you've got a great body, you're sure to be a hit, you're nice. People like nice. And plus, it's an adventure and girls your age are always up for adventures," Ashton explained. It was almost tempting, but then I got a bad picture in my head.

"Yeah, adventures that end up with me living in a sleazy trailer, having a smoking problem, and kids at home crying for their dad who won't work for nothing and cheats on me with every single woman in who'll have sex with him," I replied, "Thanks, but I don't think so." I got up to leave, but Ashton pleaded with me to stay.

"No! Don't worry, there will be none of that. I promise. I'll watch out for you until you learn the ropes," Ashton promised. I smiled. Somehow I believed him.

"But I thought of something else, I'm underage," I reminded him. He laughed.

"Yes, but we have a fourteen year old working there; she has a fake ID. They're easy to get. Besides, no one ever checks," Ashton said. Everything was fuzzy. I needed to lie down. "Remember, adventure." I smiled. Adventure might be good, but I could get hurt. I'd just have to take care of myself. I was actually starting to like this idea, until another problem came into my head.

"My parents would never approve of this," I pointed out.

"Run away. Most of the girls have. The club has helped them get an apartment. You could even stay with me for awhile," Ashton offered. I breathed.

"I met you today in the grocery store and you won me over by telling my about some enticing adult club in L.A. and now you're encouraging me to run away from home? Why should I trust you?" I asked. This proved to be my best question yet.

"Because I think you're awesome and beautiful. You could make it at the C Club, if you'd loosen up and take more chances in life. I mean, seriously Ruthie, have you really taken all the chances you possibly could in life?" Ashton asked, posing an intriguing question. He was right, though. I never did take enough chances in life. "Come on, won't you think about it? Pretty please?"

"Fine! I'll think about it, but I'm not making any promises," I replied.

"We're not going to get this settled in one night. We'll have to meet up again when you make your decision," Ashton informed me. I smiled. He was clever, all right.

"You're smart, I'll give you that," I told him, smiling, "How about we meet here a week from today, same time, and I'll have my decision?"

"Ok, sounds good. See you then," Ashton replied. He kissed me on the cheek. And that's when I started considering the C Club.