That week passed on and neither Ruthie nor Martin had said a single word to each other since that big blow off between them.
School: Ruthie would normally catch the bus and of course, Martin had his car.
Dinner: They would sit far away from each other or sometimes not come down at all.
Spare time: Martin would likely be out with Zoë, in the apartment or out in the batting cages. Ruthie would be likely up in her room, thinking of why her older siblings are here.
And Church: They would sit on each end of the bench.
Lucy stared at her siblings and husband for help on what to do with Martin and Ruthie. They all shook her heads. She sighed. ''Come on you guys!'' She urged, slamming her hand on the table harder then she actually intended too. ''Think of something,''
''Maybe,'' Simon began, striking a thinking pose and stroking his chin. ''Maybe we can somehow lock the two be in a room together,'' The added, while looking at Lucy. ''Like what Lucy and Mary did to me when I was younger just because I knew who had a crush on Lucy,''
Kevin looked wide-eyed at his wife. ''Lucy…''
''What?'' She smiled, guilt all over her face. ''We were young,'' She shrugged. ''Ok focus,'' She said clapping her hands together, hoping they would forget about the topic.
''We're not done.'' Kevin said, and Lucy shot Simon a death glare.
''Oops,'' He smiled innocently.
''Ok well, maybe that could work.'' Matt said. ''They are bound to talk then if we do lock them in a room together right?''
''Yeah they should. It worked on Simon,'' Lucy smiled but then stopped as she noticed Kevin looking at her.
Simon smiled, obviously happy that Lucy is finally getting in trouble for this. ''Okay so at the surprise par-''
''What surprise?'' A voice asked, cutting Simon off.
''Ruthie!'' Lucy cried, obviously panicking.
''Lucy… Simon… Matt… Kevin…'' She said, taking a step closer. ''What's going on?''
''N-nothing,'' Lucy answered and hid behind Kevin for help.
''What surprise… Simon?'' She looked at him.
''Uh… um…'' He began but he didn't know what to say.
''it's a surprise for Mom and Dad,'' Kevin answered looking at the others.
''Oh,'' she said. ''Why didn't you just say so?''
Matt spoke up. ''Well we just didn't want to say anything in cause word got out,''
''Oh so that's why you're here,'' Ruthie said, clicking her fingers. The others looked at each other, confused. ''To plan there surprise. Duh,''
''Y-yeah,'' Lucy said, not sure of what to say next. ''That's why there here,''
Ruthie shook her head. ''Don't worry, I wont say anything.'' Just then, the back door opened and Martin walked in. ''Especially to him,'' And she took off upstairs.
Lucy looked at all four boys. ''I'll go talk to her,'' She walked upstairs to find Ruthie lying on her bed, her back facing up. ''Ruth, what's going on?''
''He's stupid and big-headed, that's what's going on.'' She said into the blanket.
''Ruthie,'' Lucy rubbed her sisters back. ''Is something going on between you and Martin?''
''Oh you haven't noticed?'' She answered sarcastically, then added, ''Sorry,''
Lucy nodded. ''It's okay. Look, you can tell me,''
''I know, I know. But…'' Ruthie trailed off.
''But what?''
''Lucy, I need to get something off my chest.'' Ruthie looked at her sister, unsure of what to do.
''Are you in trouble?'' Lucy asked, beginning to worry.
''No, no nothing like that it's just that…'' She paused, thinking of what to say next. ''I think I'm crushing on someone,''
Lucy's face lit up. '' Oohh, my little sister has a crush,'' she teased. ''Who?''
''But you have to promise not to tell a single soul,''
''Promise,'' Lucy answered straight away.''
''Lucy, I'm serious,'' Ruthie said sternly.
''I know, so am I,'' She said, getting all excited. ''Tell me who? Who? Who?''
Ruthie tagged at her shirt. ''Well it's uh…''
Is Ruthie going to tell Lucy its Martin? Or is she going to make up some other name? But what about her break-up with Vincent? Lucy doesn't know about it yet. Or does she? Who knows. Word gets round fast around the Camden household.
Sorry this one had nothing about Ruthie and Vincent's break up, but I'm pretty sure it'll be in the next one. Also, thank you to the people who write a review and to the people who read my story. I appreciate it. Thanks again.