Its been a week since Ruthie and Martin slept together and Ruthie didn't get pregnant. She was more than relieved because now she wouldn't have to tell her parents that she slept Martin.

Martin knew that they should tell them but agreed with Ruthie that if they were going to they would do it later; he hoped that nobody would find out because if Lucy found out she would tell Mrs. Camden and Mr. Camden.

Sleeping with each other just brought them closer together and Martin was happy and in love. It was a week until Ruthie's 17 birthday and he was glad that he was here to spend it with her.

That made Martin think about switching schools but it was a big decision and thought to maybe talk to Ruthie about it and he had to talk to Mac because he couldn't leave Mac in Florida all by himself. Then Martin felt bad for being caught between the love of his life and his best friend. It was like being stuck between a rock and a hard place.

If he choose to stay in Florida then he would be hurting Ruthie and if he choose to switch to somewhere closer to Ruthie he would be hurting Mac. He couldn't make the decision so he would talk to Ruthie about it when he didn't know because today he was going with Mac to pick up his girlfriend from the airport.

Mac pulled up outside honking his horn. Martin walked outside and saw Ruthie leaving her house as well. He called her name, and waved. She smiled and blew him a kiss before getting in the car and leaving with her mom.

"So Martin how was your date?"

"Good."

"Really, at least Ruthie said fantastic."

"When did you talk to her?"

"During dinner when you left to get our pizza."

"Oh, did she tell you anything else?"

"Just that you two had sex. I mean you had sex with Ruthie Camden, the preacher's kid. Do you know what's gonna happen if they find out?"

"Yeah, I'm dead and never allowed to see her."

"Are you happy?"

"Yeah."

"Then okay, new subject."

"You excited?"

"Yeah, my parents get to meet Lexxi."

"Are you nervous?"

"No cause I talked to my mom and she's really excited. She didn't like Megan and come to think of it my mom loathed her."

"Well she called like all the time and sometimes at the like 3 in the morning."

"Yeah."

"I have to ask you a question."

"Okay."

"Do you think I should switch schools to be closer to Ruthie?"

"I think you should really be asking Ruthie that question, I mean she's the one who's opinion really matters, right? But I think you should stay in Florida."

"But then I think I'm hurting Ruthie, I mean I have the opinion to switch to UCLA but I don't know. I don't you to get mad at me and I don't want to hurt her."

"Dude stop worrying. I mean the decision will come to you."

"I don't know."

"So Ruthie's birthday what are we doing?"

"I don't know, something big. I mean she's turning 17 and that's almost 18."

"Yeah did you know that she can get married at 17?"

"Yeah but think about it, I don't think she would want to get married so young."

"True but its something to think about."

"I thought about it but then her parents wouldn't approve so young, after she's graduated high school maybe."

"Yeah, hey isn't Simon coming home?"

"Yeah." The rest of the car ride was silent as the two were lost deep in thought not really want to say what was really on their minds. Mac was worried about his parent's meeting Lexxi and Martin was trying to deciding what to do for Ruthie's birthday.

Mac rushed to the gate to meet Lexxi. He threw his arms around her and kissed his cheek. They made a cute couple and it made miss Ruthie. He couldn't believe that they haven't talked in almost 2 hours that was a record. He wanted to talk to her and something the other night that Ruthie said had him thinking about what's gonna happen she graduates. She's graduating in a year and then off to another school probably New York or somewhere and then what would happen. He didn't want to break up with her but it was bugging him.

Martin sat in the back of the car as Mac and Lexxi laughed and totally forgot that he was there talking about people back at school and the parties that been happening on campus.

When they dropped Martin off he walked over to Ruthie's and walked in. He called for Ruthie and she didn't answer. He checked her bedroom and she wasn't there and she wasn't in the living room and she wasn't in the kitchen so left after talking to Lucy. As he shut the door Ruthie and her mom pulled into the driveway.

"Hey what are you doing here?"

"I just wanted to talk. There's something on my mind."

"Oh okay. How about we go out back?"

"Sure."

"What's on your mind?"

"Well two things. Um…I was thinking of transferring back here to be closer to you, do you think I should?"

"I would love that but you have baseball. I mean I love you and can make it when you're gone. But ultimately its your decision don't let me make it."

"Okay and the second thing and this has been bugging me since the other night, what's gonna happen after you graduate? I mean you'll go to some far off school and I'll never see you. I don't want to lose you; I love you with all of my heart."

"I don't know what's gonna happen after I graduated. I mean I've sent out applications but I haven't decided where I'm going but I do know that no matter what I still want to be with you."

"I love you."

"I love you too."

"Ruthie you have mail."

"Okay. I'll be right back." She rushed into the house hiding the smile on her face. She hoped it was from Florida State and she was going to surprise Martin if she got in. She grabbed the envelope from her mother and ripped it open.

"I got in!" She jumped around the kitchen, her mother excited as well. Mr. Camden came in and saw Annie and Ruthie jumping around and laughed. "Dad I got in. I got accepted to Florida State."

"That's great."

"Yeah with a journalism scholarship."

"I'm so proud of you Ruthie."

"Thank you. Now I get to go tell Martin." She stuck in paper behind her back and calmly walked outside. Martin looked up at her and smiled. She was obviously excited about something and it was funny how bad she was at hiding it. She handed him the letter and stood in front of him as he read.

"You got in!"

"Yeah, full scholarship."

"This is great, why didn't you tell me?"

"I wanted to surprise you. So we only have to be apart for one more year then you can see me all the time." Martin jumped up and grabbed Ruthie hugging and kissing her. He was more than excited because now they would all be together.

"We have to tell Mac."

"Where is he?"

"I think he's at his house."

"Let's go, I'll drive."

"Okay." They walked to Ruthie's car and she sped out of the driveway. When they got to Mac's they could barely contain their excitement. Martin was better at hiding it though and you could see right through Ruthie. Mac answered the door and looked at his two best friends like they were idiots.

"What's up?"

"Can we talk?"

"Sure. Kitchen's that away."

"Okay." Ruthie led the way and waited to sit down until Mac came in and gave him the letter. Martin was smiling to himself waiting for his response. Mac read the letter and looked at Ruthie like a little kid on Christmas. He picked her up and whirled her around.

"The three amigos will be together again!" Mac set Ruthie down and looked at Martin. "This is gonna be awesome. We can all hang out, I mean when we don't have baseball and you don't have whatever you have. This is so awesome."

"Yeah it is."

"I can't wait." Martin looked at his best friend and his girlfriend fully content with his life and knew that they could make it one more year.