CHAPTER FOUR

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When Martin pulled away from Ruthie he heard her sigh. All he could think was wow and how beautiful she looked. Now what do I do? Feeling nervous he didn't know what to say.

"So …. wow," he said

"Yeah …. wow," she replied.

Martin just looked at her, she was smiling at him. He pulled her in for a hug and kissed her softly on the lips.

"Martin," she asked sounding serious

"Yeah," he replied looking at her with concern

"What's going on with us?"

Martin felt himself tense up at the question. "What do you mean?"

"You know what I mean," she answered

He sighed. He did know what she meant. That kiss had been amazing, so tender and pure, not lustful and passionate, but so full of love.

He looked at her, why was it so difficult to tell her? "Ok …. Well for the last couple of days I've been having feelings for you, feelings

that weren't at all 'sisterly' and that went way beyond friendship, and that kiss we just shared," he paused, "Was amazing," Ruthie was

just looking at him with her eyes wide open. He continued, "At first I wanted to deny it but then yesterday when we went out for ice

cream, and then today with Meredith breaking up with me, it was like I was running out of excuses," He couldn't believe he was telling

her everything. His heart was beating incredibly fast because he was nervous and because he had just spilled everything that he had been

thinking about for the past day.

Ruthie grabbed his hand and placed it in hers, "Martin," she began, "I've had feelings for you for a while," Martin just sat there in shock.

"What do you mean a while?"

She ignored his question, "I too have been in denial about my feelings, but once you started dating Meredith I really couldn't hide it

anymore. Even when I was with Vincent I still felt like something was missing. Honestly, I've never really looked at you as a 'brother' but

more as a friend. And recently I realized that it had grown into something more, but I was so afraid to tell you."

Martin sighed, he couldn't believe it. She was still holding his hand, he looked at her, "Will you be my girlfriend?"

She nodded, "Like you had to ask …. But yes!" She kissed him and then wrapped her arms around him. God that felt good, so comforting and the smell of her hair was intoxicating, making him want to kiss her again. Before he could do anything she pulled away.

"I have to go," she told him, "My parents are probably worried." She looked serious for a moment, "Umm …. I'm not going to tell my

parents about us …. Just yet. I want to enjoy it for a while before they start getting all 'parental' on me what with you being an older guy

and all."

Martin looked at her, "Are you sure that's the right thing to do?"

"For now, yes."

"If that's what you want to do, then I won't say anything," he said pulling her in for a hug.

She nodded, "So, you want to come over after dinner?"

"I guess," he said. "Won't your parents wonder why I'm there?"

"I'll tell them we're studying," she said looking at him playfully.

"Oh really?" he replied just as playfully. He kissed her gently, "But you're right, you should go."

"Yes," she gave him one last hug, then turned and walked down the driveway.

Martin watched her go, thinking how lucky he was that he had finally found the girl he loved. Now that he had he wasn't ever going to let her go. Smiling to himself, he headed inside.

Ruthie was practically glowing as she walked into her house. She was so happy, Martin, the guy who she never would have imagined would have liked her in a million years had kissed her. Kissed Her! God, just thinking about that kiss made her heart beat. She walked in through the back door.

"Where have you been?" Annie asked

"I was with Meredith," Ruthie replied

"And why didn't you call?"

"Sorry. We were busy studying and I guess I just lost track of the time." Ok so that was a big lie, but she'll never have to know.

Annie looked at her thoughtfully, "Ok, well since you were studying I'll let you off this one time, but if you're going to be late again please

call."

Ruthie just nodded, surprised that her mom was being so understanding. "Is it alright if Martin comes over later?" she asked

"Martin," Annie was surprised. "Why?"

"To help me with my math homework, then we'll just hang out for a bit." Technically Martin wasn't going to help her study, but she honestly did need help with her math homework, so that part was true.

"Alright, just don't make it too late. Dinner's almost ready, so you want to go wash up?"

"Sure, I'll be right back."

As Ruthie was heading upstairs she was wondering if she should change her outfit to make herself extra cute for Martin. But I don't want to look suspicious; mom knows he's coming over. Looking at herself in the mirror she decided she looked ok. She glanced around the room to make sure it was tidy, since this would be where they would be studying. Smiling happily to herself she hurried downstairs for dinner, all this drama with Martin and she hadn't realized how hungry she was.

Martin was incredibly nervous as he walked over to the Camden house. I know that Ruthie said she wasn't going to tell them about us, but they'll know something is up. I haven't been over to their house in a while and this is the second night in a row that I'm hanging out with Ruthie, herparents aren't stupid. He knocked on the back door before entering. He walked in to find them just finishing dinner, Eric, Annie, Ruthie, and then Sam and David. "Hey guys."

"Martin." The boys cried in unison.

"Hey Martin," said Eric, "Were we expecting you?"

"Yes," Ruthie interrupted. "He's here to help me with my math homework.

"Really?" Eric glanced from Martin then back to Ruthie.

"Yes," said Annie saving them both, "I said it was ok."

Eric just looked at Annie. "Well then let us clear the table so you guys can study."

"Oh," said Ruthie, "I was thinking that we would study upstairs."

Martin bit his lip; she did not just say that. Now they would know that something was definitely going on.

"What!" Eric looked shocked for a minute, "I don't think so."

Ruthie looked mad for a minute, "Why not? It's not like we're going to do anything, don't you trust me?" Eric looked at her then Martin, andMartin had a feeling that he was the one Eric didn't trust.

"Are you still with Meredith?" he asked

Realizing that Eric was talking to him, "Yes," he answered quickly. Ok, that was a really big lie, but they don't need to know the truth just yet. I'm just respecting Ruthie's wishes, he told himself.

Eric looked at Annie for help. "You can study upstairs," she told them, "just keep the door open." Eric looked at her likehe couldn't believe what she had just said.

"Thanks Mom. Come on Martin," Ruthie got up and grabbed him by the hand leading him upstairs.

Once they were out of earshot, Eric just looked at Annie, "What are you doing?"

"What do you mean 'what am I doing?" she answered

"How could you let them go upstairs?"

"We trust them," Annie replied.

"I don't trust him," Eric said, "You know about Sandy."

"We don't know anything for sure," Annie told him trying to calm him down.

"And you know there's something going on with them," Eric said trying his best not to get too worked up.

"Well we can't do anything," Annie said

"Yes we can. We can tell them they have to study down here where we can keep an eye on them. Weren't you the one who told me that

Ruthie likes Martin?"

"He's still with Meredith," Annie reminded him. Eric just looked at like she was being naïve.

"Well," she started, but they were interrupted by a knock on the door. Eric lifted his finger as if to say one minute. He opened the door.

"Hey," said Sandy. Both Eric and Annie looked shocked. "Is Martin here?" she asked stepping into the kitchen.

Upstairs Martin was trying to help Ruthie study. He didn't actually think that she'd been serious about them studying but here she was with her notebook and textbooks open. They were sitting side by side on her bed, their legs touching, and even that minimal contact sent a shiver through his body.

"So when are you going to kiss me?" Ruthie asked

"What!" Had he just heard her correctly?

"Well, it's been ten minutes and you haven't made a move. I know you want to, don't think that I haven't noticed the subtle glances

you've been giving me."

"But …. I …." He didn't know what to say, "I wasn't sure if it was appropriate."

She gave him a funny look. It was true, he wasn't sure if would've been appropriate. He felt kind of awkward being up here alone with her, now that he and Ruthie were dating.

"Appropriate?" she stated. He just looked at her sheepishly. Truth be told he had wanted to kiss since the moment that he they had come up here, but he'd be restraining himself. The fact that they were alone and on a bed was enough to drive him crazy, but to have her talking about kissing, was almost too much. He just looked at her, he didn't know what to say. She took her notebook off her lap and placed it on the bed next to her, then took her hand and placed it on his thigh. That gesture was too much for him, it ignited something in him, he leaned forward and started kissing her. He kissed her more firmly then he had before, but he didn't want to push too much. Surprisingly he wasn't the one being aggressive. He felt Ruthie's hands touch his chest and push him back onto the bed, leaving her lying on top of him. Her mouth was aggressive and he felt her tongue against his lips prying them open. He parted willingly deepening the kiss, their tongues exploring each other. His hands found the small of her back and he rested them there playing with the ends of her hair that had fallen there. Right now, all he was concentrating on was Ruthie, he couldn't believe this was the same Ruthie, he would never have imagined her capable of such a thing. He felt Ruthie pull away a little and then she gave him a soft kiss on the lips and then pulled away completely. Martin just lay there completely in shock.

She was looking at him, "You okay?" she asked a playful smile on her face.

"Yeah," he said. God, of course I'm ok. After a kiss like that, wow. His heart was still racing and he just wanted to kiss her again. "I had no idea you could do that," he stated. He was definitely caught off guard with that, and it made him want to see what else she was capable of.

"I'm not quite as innocent as some people think,"

No she definitely wasn't, he told himself. They both sat there looking at each other, knowing what they wanted to do, but they were interrupted by a knock at the door. They turned to see Eric standing there.

"Uh Martin there's someone here to see you," he said

"Who?" he asked

"Sandy."

"What!" Martin felt his heart do a double-take. In all that had happened with Ruthie he had completely forgotten about Sandy. Oh god, he thought taking a deep breath. What am I going to do? Eric was looking at him like he wanted to kill him, and Ruthie …. Well to say she looked upset would be an understatement.

"She's waiting downstairs," Eric told him.

Martin just nodded. He couldn't believe it. This day had been perfect, now it was all ruined. And to make matters worse he was going to lose the one girl that he had ever truly loved with the news he had to tell her. God, how could I have messed up so horribly? He didn't know what to do. Eric was still standing there so he had no choice but to get up and Ruthie followed suit. He swallowed hard knowing that nothing could prepare him for what was about to happen. Without saying anything to Ruthie he headed downstairs knowing that she was right behind him.

Sorry this chapter is kind of long. I wanted to end on a cliffhanger and there was a lot I wanted to get out, hope it isn't too boring! Read and review, thanks:)