Chapter One
HEADS UP: Ruthie and Martin are now dating, and Simon and Rose are married. The Sandy thing never existed. Martin's high school graduation is right around the corner...
Ruthie and Martin were at the local cafe, sipping coffee. It was a nice sunny day in Glenoak, California. Ruthie really needed to talk to Martin. About their future.
"Martin?"
"Yea?"
"I think we should break up."
Martin was shocked and startled. He loved Ruthie.
"What? Why?"
"I just... I mean...I'm afraid that when you go off to college, you'll meet someone you're own age, someone smarter and prettier than I am. You're going to forget all about me." Ruthie sobbed.
"Ruthie! I don't want to break up with you! Just because I'm going off to college doesn't mean I'm going to forget about you. I could never love someone that way I love you!"
"Are you sure or are you just saying that to make me feel better?"
"Ruthie, I am positive. If anything, I should be worried about YOU finding someone else."
"That's crazy!"
"Well, it's crazy that you'd think I'd find someone else."
Martin kissed Ruthie.
"Look, let's go back to your house. I have a surprise for you."
Ruthie smiled.
As soon as they set foot in the Camden house, Ruthie asked Martin what the surprise was.
"Hold on," he smiled.
He dashed into the kitchen and made a gesture. Ruthie guessed that her family was in there. Obviously this was something major.
Martin came back. He pulled a box from his coat pocket.
He got down on one knee, and opened the box.
"Ruthie Camden, I love you. This ring is a promise that once you graduate from high school, we can get married. Not right away, but one day. Ruthie, will you marry me?"
Sorry this chapter is short. They will get long as the story goes on. Please review!