When I lived with the Camden's 7

Martin's POV

The next week passed by with tests, games, and meeting with the therapist Mr. Camden provided us with.

Ruth and I went back to sharing a bed and though not on purpose, ended up at my house more than hers. Of course, she tried to make it up by having dinner there every night and doing homework and spending time with Sam and David.

At that moment she walked in barefoot, in sweats and my shirt. "Hey" she greeted me as she lightly kissed me on the lips. This was also something new. I mean we usually kissed one another but it was mostly on the cheek or forehead and despite the one kiss we shared in the cafeteria, there was nothing else; however, she had began kissing me since meeting with Lisa, our new therapist, and though at times it was surprising it was nice all the same.

"Why do you think Lisa wants to meet us all together tomorrow?"

"I'm not sure" I replied as she sat on the bed next to me before I began to lightly massage her back. It seemed as though lately she had been extremely tense but I thought it was because she was taking all those classes in order to graduate with me.

She groaned slightly and I dropped my hands. This was the icing on the cake. There was only so much I could take and usually any expressions of ecstasy from Ruth was hard to take on any given day.

"Why did you stop?" She asked pouting slightly as she leaned into me and grabbed my arms wrapping them around her waist.

"You were enjoying it way too much" I commented lightly as she chuckled lowly sending shivers up and down my spine before continuing "and you enjoy touching me, so I figured it was a win-win situation"

"Are you serious?' I asked as I jumped off the bed before continuing "What am I to you? Some dog you can throw a bone to? You figured wrong Ruth" and I walked out of my room slamming the door shut.

"Are you okay?" my dad asked me in concern when I stomped down the stairs.

"I'm going for a run"

"At 10:00 at night?"

"I've got some pent up energy I need to blow off"

"Is it becoming a little difficult?" my dad asked as he looked at me.

"What?" I asked lacing my sneakers.

"Being with Ruth, sharing space with her"

"You have no idea"

"Well all I can say is hang in there"

"Thanks Dad" I replied as I walked out and began warming up before heading down the street. I didn't know how much I could take and realistically I knew I couldn't want anything physical from Ruth until marriage but at times I couldn't help it. I needed to figure out some situation because another four years of this would be torture.

Ruthie's POV

I looked at the door in shock. Martin had never spoken to me in that tone before. He was at times rude, demanding, presumptuous and bossy but never cold like that. Maybe he was getting tired of me. Maybe I needed to step up to the plate and just bite the bullet.

When Martin returned an half hour later, he walked in regret etched all over his handsome face. I walked up and stood on my tiptoes as I fiercely kissed him on the lips. He hungrily attacked my lips as he kissed me back and we made our way to the bed. Soon there was a flurry of clothes everywhere and when I moaned out loud, it seemed to shock Martin and he pulled away.

"What's the matter? Did I do something wrong?" I asked as he started pacing.

"What the hell was I thinking?" he muttered to himself as I winced at the regret in his tone. He finally looked me in the eye and said very softly "Ruthie, we're not ready for this yet" he blushed and said "I mean we're ready but not ready. You know?"

"No" I replied as the tears began falling. I was too late. He wasn't interested in having anything physical at all. As I realized that, it felt as though my whole world was falling from the bottom out.

"I can't lose you Martin. Not now, I'll do anything just don't leave me" I cried out in anguished as Martin swore under his breath before enveloping me in a hug.

"You won't, I'm not going anywhere" he promised as he kissed my forehead.

"Why don't you go to bed? It's getting late" he suggested as I nodded my head before pulling my shirt back on. Martin sighed as he did the same and then held the bridge of his nose before asking "Would you like some hot chocolate before bed?"

"With marshmallows?" I asked softly as he smiled and replied "Of course" and walked out.

Martin's POV

I walked out trying to persuade my body to calm down. I could not believe what just happened a few minutes ago. "Are you heading to bed?" my dad asked me sitting at the kitchen table as he looked over some blue prints.

"Yes, we are going to have some hot chocolate first"

"Oh, that's nice"

"Dad?" I asked hesitantly as he took in my ruffled appearance.

"You didn't" he stated sternly.

"Didn't what?" I asked as my dad stood up and angrily said "Don't play dumb with me Martin Aaron Brewer"

"Dad calm down, nothing happened"

"Then why do you look like you've just been mauled?"

"because in a sense I was" I said chuckling lightly before becoming serious once again.

"Do you think I could have have mom's engagement ring?"

"Of course you can but I thought you were going to wait"

"With the rate we're going we won't be able to last much longer. She's ready. More ready than I originally thought"

"Well if you think it's for the best"

"I do"

When I returned with the hot chocolate, Ruth had already fallen asleep. I smiled as I took in her rosy cheeks and her curly locks fanned out around her. She was beautiful and I was a lucky guy.

The next morning I awoke to the smell of bacon. I turned my head to find the bed empty. I hurriedly took a shower, got dressed, and raced downstairs. When I walked into the kitchen, I saw my dad and Ruth making breakfast together.

"Good morning" they said at the same time as my dad finished scrambling the eggs and Ruth was taking the toast out of the toaster.

"Morning" I replied as I walked over to help Ruth finish setting the table. She looked at me with a smile on her face as she puckered her heart-shaped lips towards me.

I laughed out loud before bending down to kiss her as she opened her mouth, allowing me access to deepen our kiss. Just as I ran my fingers through her silky, curly locks my dad wryly asked "Do we need to discuss new rules concerning decorum?"

We hastily pulled apart, Ruthie blushing as I said "No dad. Sorry"

"You don't need to be sorry, just have some consideration for those around you"

"Sorry Mr. Brewer" Ruthie said, her brown eyes sparkling as we sat down at the table.

"So what time are we meeting Lisa?" My dad asked after a few moments of silence.

"10:00 am" Ruthie replied as she glanced at the kitchen clock.

When we arrived at Lisa's office,we saw that Mr. And Mrs. Camden already there.

Ruth greeted them as she kissed them on the cheek. Annie kissed my cheek hello and I shook Eric's hand as well.

Lisa came out and greeted us and then said "I would like to speak to the parents first" Ruthie looked at me and I shrugged as Annie, Eric and my dad followed Lisa inside.