When I lived with the Camden's 9
Ruth POV
My dad and Mr. Brewer looked at Martin smiling before offering their congratulations.
"We should celebrate tonight" Mr. Brewer said as he looked at us.
"Okay" Martin agreed before pulling me to his side and kissing the top of my head. I grinned up at him before wrapping my arms around his waist.
At that moment my dad I heard my dad asked despairingly "you want to get married when?"
Uh oh, Martin must have told him about getting married before college. My mom quickly intervened and said "We'll figure it out all after graduation"
Later that night after dinner we were getting ready for bed at Martin's and I looked at the calendar. I gasped when I saw the date our prom fell on.
A few minutes later, Martin walked in kissing the back of my neck. "What's wrong?' he finally asked when he noticed I wasn't responding.
"The date of our Prom"
"It's in two days" Martin replied in confusion before stopping and saying "oh". He pulled me in a hug and said "We don't have to go if you don't want to"
"No I want to go. Zoë is excited about going since she missed her own prom"
"Well we could hold it here"
"No I won't to go" I repeated firmly as Mr. Brewer walked in.
"Ready for bed?"
"Just about" Martin replied releasing his hold on me as I walked over and hugged Mr. Brewer.
He hugged me back before saying "Welcome to the family"
"Thanks" I said softly as I stepped back.
"Night dad" Martin said as Mr. Brewer smiled at him and shut the door. We made our way to the bed and got underneath the covers. I moved closer to him and said very quietly "he told me he would be back in two years"
"Do you think he will?"
"Yes" I said before adding "But I think I may be ready for him"
"Well hopefully that won't be the case" Martin replied grimly before yawning and pulling me closer to him "Now go to sleep"
Martin POV
I didn't see Ruth the next day until lunchtime. She was sitting with Zoë and Mac, who were fighting.
"Finally" she dramatically proclaimed as I kissed her quickly before sitting next to her.
"Where were you this morning?" I asked as she took a bite of her turkey sandwich.
"I got up early and went to my defense class"
"I thought it was tonight?" I asked as she rolled her eyes and replied "you have a game today so I figured it would make sense to go earlier"
"Great idea" I said leaning over to take a bit of her sandwich. When she swiped my arm Zoë looked over and grabbed her left hand. "When did that happen?" Mac stopped bickering long enough to gaze at the simple 4 carat diamond on Ruth's finger.
"Yesterday" she admitted as Zoë started squealing and people looked over at our table.
"Congratulations" Mac said to me and grinned.
"Thanks" I replied as Ruth blushed happily.
"So when's the big day?"
"Sometime before Orientation"
"So you've made a decision where you are going?"
"Not yet" I answered for both of us.
After lunch we separated from the girls and Mac asked "Where did you get the money for that ring?"
"It was my mom's ring" I admitted softly.
"Oh" Mac replied quietly before asking "I'm guessing your dad's over the moon with excitement?" I smiled and said "yes. He's made it no secret how much he adores Ruth"
"Well I'm happy for both of you. You deserve it"
"Thanks" I replied. Mac nodded then said "Can you believe Prom is tomorrow?"
"No, it's going by so fast"
"I know. Zoë and I were arguing. She doesn't want to go"
"Why not?" I asked since Zoë told everyone and anyone who would listen how excited she was about attending.
"She thinks something bad is going to happen"
"So what did you say?" I asked as Mac grinned and said "I told her was being silly. I mean she actually suggested we do something else."
"Well maybe that's not a bad idea" I said as Mac looked at me incredulously "and miss the crowning of Prom King and Queen?"
"Well tomorrow is..."
"I know. Zoë told me. I guess the next step is to ask your woman and see what she says"
"Don't say that in front of you because I won't be able to protect you" I warned him before stepping into class.
Ruth POV
Zoë turned to me when we entered class and said "So Prom tomorrow"
"Yes a big day" I replied as she looked at me and said "Maybe we could something else?"
"Like?" I asked in surprise.
"Maybe rent a hotel suite, watch a movie, have pizza, talk"
"Did Martin put you up to this?" I asked suspiciously.
"No. I just don't want to go to Prom"
"Why not? You've been salivating the past three weeks for it to arrive"
"I know and things happen and feelings change and I don't want to go and I specifically don't want you to go"
"Well honestly I am really excited about attending Prom" I began as we took our seats up front.
"Whatever for? You have a fiancée already, someone who loves you. Why go and spend a night with a bunch of people we don't know? Beside we can have our own prom"
"Our own prom?"
"Yes and just think if we get a suite you and Martin can consummate your relationship"
"That's not happening until we are married"
"Why? Don't you want to know how he is in bed before marriage?"
"It's a little more complicated than that and we love one another"
"Exactly and you are already engage, so why wait"
"Because nothing is set in stone until the vows are said. It's what we both believe in"
"Interesting" Zoë replied thoughtfully before asking "Are you in?"
"Okay" I replied smiling. Once the bell rang, we walked to our lockers and then made our way to the baseball field. As we walked over to the dugout, I spotted Martin who was warming up.
He nodded at me once and I did the same before taking a seat and making myself comfortable.
Mac walked over to us, greeting Zoë with a kiss.
"Ruthie's in" Zoë said happily, her eyes sparkling bright.
"Well great, now all we need to do is convince Martin"
"I'll take care of that" I said confidently. As they looked at me expectantly I said "After the game" Mac laughed and went back to the warm-up.
Zoë sat down and watched as I took out my AP History notes.
"You've obviously been doing this for a while"
"Yes, going on three years" I replied briefly glancing at her.
"You do watch the game right?"
"Of course I do. Martin always quizzes me on most of his plays, so trust me I need to pay attention"
"You guys are so cute together" she replied as she opened her own book and began studying.
Meanwhile
"Tomorrow is the night" Brian said to himself as he looked in the mirror. "The night Ruth Camden will be mine forever"