Ruthie's head spun as she thought of the idea. She had always dreamed of dating Mac but gave the idea up back in the fall when he call her his little sister but now she was just shocked. What should I do? Do I tell him I know? All through the day Ruthie did nothing but daydream about Mac and think how she was going to tell him that she knew.

Martin left his last class and started walking to his locker with yet another poem he had written. He decided that this was the most beautiful one ever. He looked around making sure no one was looking and slipped the paper through the air vents of Ruthie's locker. He opened his and got his stuff and started walking down the hallway. When he was almost out the door of the school he ran into a very smiley Ruthie. Hey wassup, you ready to go? Martin said. Yup, let me just get my stuff Ruthie said very happily. She ran to her locker as Martin ran out the door. She better know its me after this one he thought as he ran to the car. Ruthie walked up to her locker and found another small pink slip of paper sitting in her locker. She smiled and laughed to herself. She read the poem quietely under her breath.

Your the light of my life the apple of my eye

I see you everyday and my heart throbs

If it wasnt for you I would no longer live

My life is tough and I need someone to understand

I need you to look through my fake smile

And tell me that you love me

Love,

Ma

o my god thought ruthie every letter hes gonna add a letter so the next one should be C. Ruthie sighed and ran to the car. The ride home was very upquiet but all Martin could ask him self was why she wasnt saying anything about it. She had to know it was him. Martin dropped Ruthie off at home and started to pull out of the driveway. Why hadnt she asked him in, She always invited him in to do homework or to have a snack.

Ruthie ran in the house just as the phone was ringing and pick it up. Hello Ruthie said. Hey Ruthie, its MAc, is Martin there. Mac said. No Ruthie said excitedly. O well, thats weird hes almost always at your house, ok well wateva ill call his house. Mac said. Just as Mac was about to hang up Wait Ruthie said. Yeah Mac replied. Mac I know you like me and may even be in love with me and I wanted to say I love you too. Ruthie spat out as quickly as she could. Yes Mac thought I may not love her or even like her but she would be so easy. Yes Ruthie I am in love with you Mac said lovingly. How about we go for pizza tommorrow night he said. Yes YEs and Yes Ruthie said laughing. Okay then Bye. Bye. Ruthie replied and hang up the phone. Ruthie was so excited and couldnt wait for school.

The ride to school the next day was very quiet. Martin hadn't written another poem today. He was to busy with homework and decided to give it a days rest. Ruthie and Martin walked to their lockers and saw MAc. Hey HOTTIE mac said. Ruthie laughed to herself but didnt say anything. Wait, what, you two are dating, no no no and no. No way. MArtin Screamed. Wow calm down man, Ruthie why dont you go to homeroom and ill talk to Martin. Ruthie nodded in agreement and went on her way. What do you think your doing MArtin screamed. I am going on a date with Ruthie Camden. Mac said trying to calm Martin down. No your not you just wanna hook up with her . Martin said still screaming. And so what if I do, its her fault if she falls for it Martin was about to speak when Mac spoke again And if you think shes gonna believe you then your crazy. Martin slammed his locker and took a deep breath. He knew Ruthie wasnt really in love with Mac but how was he gonna convince her.