Chapter 4- That's all I needed to hear

Ruthie opened the door without hesitation, and ran into Martins room to see him on his floor gripping a photo of what once had been a family, his family.

At that moment a gentle hand was laid upon his back and he looked up to see his best friend and the person he needed the most right now.

"Martin," Ruthie said with tears pouring over and trying to initiate a hug. He let go of the photo he was holding onto and embraced Ruthie.

"Martin, what happened," Ruthie asked.

"His plane that was supposed…… supposed….. supposed to be com—ing into Glenoak this afternoon crashed and he didn't survive the crash," Martin said heartbroken.

"Oh my God Martin," Ruthie said as she pulled him even tighter.

"I just I can't even find the words to say, I have no clue how hard this must be for you, and I'm not going to pretend to know, I'm just so sorry," Ruthie said trying not to let her own emotions conflict with his.

Martin tilted her head up to see the big tears that she was so evidently trying to hold back. "Ruthie you can be sad, you know," Martin said releasing from the hug.

"No it's not, I didn't loose anyone, I need to be here taking care of you not myself," Ruthie said wiping away her tears.

"Ruthie, I don't need you to take care of me," Martin said. Ruthie looked sad. As bad as the situation was she hoped she could just spend a little time with Martin and maybe mend their relationship.

"O," she replied simply.

Their was a few moments of silence. Today had been so awful for Martin that he hadn't even begun to think of what to do next, he was just glad Ruthie was their to help him.

"Ruthie, what am I going to do," Martin said breaking the silence, with tears still flowing down his cheeks.

"My mom is dead, and my dad just died in a plane crash, my aunt can't even take care of herself and I am here all alone." Martin cried as he looked into those familiar brown eyes.

"You are right about all of that but not about the last part Martin, you have my mom, my

dad, my whole family, this community, our church, our school, and no matter what you will always have me. No matter how big of fight we are in, or how much I say I hate you, I will always be here for you Martin, always and forever. That's a promise." Ruthie said glad to be letting out what she had been feeling.

"That's all I needed to hear," he said wiping away his own tears, and those of hers that were left. They leaned forward, ready to give in to what was already seen by the rest of their world, but reality had to hit, her mom was calling.

"Martin, I have to go," she said as she broke away from what was going to be their first kiss.

"Ruthie, will you stay with me tonight," Martin pleaded.

"That's all I needed to hear," reciting his past used phrase.

They laid down on his bed, as he fell fast asleep and she watched him, just wishing she could make his pain go away even if it was only for one night.

I hope you guys liked this chapter. I tried to make it a little longer. Thank to all u guys who reviewed.

Haley: Thanks, I just really like that song. I couldn't remember the lyrics so I just wrote down the ones I could. Keep reviewing.

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Emily