A/N: Okay so I realize that I didn't exactly say who the person who's narrating is however I think you can figure it out. It is martin and this will be a martin and ruthie or marthie or ruthin story. I also want you to know I have nothing against Meredith, except for the fact that her being on the show causes Martin and Ruthie to not get together despite the whole sandy thing.

I also can't decide whether or not I should include the other family members besides Eric (in the movie Jamie is an only child and her mother has died) so let me know what you think ASAP.

Chapter 2: When it comes to being lucky he's cursed

And our prom committee officers are… Secretary, Cecilia Smith, Treasurer…. Mac Searles (This is actually the guy who played him on the show, his real last name. And he never likes Ruthie or anything.), vice-president…. Meredith Bower (Changed the last name) , and finally… president…the guy we all have grown to know and love… MVP for four years running… Martin Brewer!" Samantha Roths exclaimed over the microphone.

All four of the elected officers went up to the gym stage and they each received a button for their respective offices. Then Martin leaned over and made a short speech, as was required.

"Hi, how are you all doing tonight? I, uh, I just want to thank you all for electing me for this position and let you all know that this is truly an honor for me and I will do my very best to make sure, along with my esteemed classmates and co-officers, that you have the best prom Raleigh High has ever seen!"

The gym filled with whoops and claps for Martin as he exited the stage all the while Meredith looping her arm around his just to show what a great catch she had.

Soon the dance was back in full-swing and the kids were dancing.

Once again that Jesse McCartney (A/N: I have nothing against Jesse McCartney but it just seemed to fit the story.) song that Meredith 'loved' came on and Meredith grabbed my arm and led me to the dance floor.

There's somethin' bout me that you oughta know

The very thought of you makes me lose control

Maybe just little bit

I 've been thinkin' baby

Baby take me on a journey

I 've thinkin' lately I could use

A little time alone with you

Baby let's do somethin' crazy

Please don't take your time

You got me

Right where you want me

Meredith had me pressed against her and she was moving her hips against me. She bent over and almost showed her butt. I was mortified but all the guys thought it was hot. They all whooped and then their dates started doing the same thing.

The song came to an end and it was eleven thirty so the dance was over. The DJ yelled a goodnight and started to put away some of his records.

Everyone started to file out of the gym and into the parking lot.

"Come on baby let's go," Meredith slurred. I reluctantly followed. For some reason I wasn't in the mood to leave and I certainly wasn't up for a Saturday night with Meredith which was, good or bad, never uneventful.

We padded across the baseball field with the other RH students and Meredith stopped in the middle of it and started to kiss my lips and then my neck. She started to unbutton the top button on my blue dress shirt and I pulled away.

I looked at her "I can't do this Mer. Not here."

"Well alright baby let's go back to my place. My parents are out for five days for my cousin's wedding in New Jersey. They won't be back till Monday afternoon."

God, there really must be something wrong with my hormone level because at that moment I felt like nothing would make me more sick than to go back to the Bowers' house and get tangled up in her.

I looked down at her into those blue eyes that I… loved… I think…. I tried my best to be kind and adorable and like I was really regretting having to do this. "Babe, you know I would love nothing more than to do just that but…."

"But…" She questioned slightly giddy from yet another beer she'd had at the dance

I stalled for an excuse and then it came to me.

"But… I promised my mom I'd go to church tomorrow morning with her and she's been looking forward to it and then she's taking Reverend Camden out to lunch with us afterwards. So I kinda have to go with her."

She pondered this and then she said "Okay baby, well I'll catch a ride with Mac and then

I'll call you tomorrow, okay?"

"Okay babe that sounds great. Night," I said and she ran over to Mac.

It was an hour later and I didn't feel like going home just yet.

I saw a few guys who had gotten detention and as their punishment had to clean up after the dance.

I walked over and said "Hey guys, want some help?"

"Sure man," Peter said (no relation to Ruthie as her ex-bf however it is Peter Petrowski)

I packed a few trash bags with empty punch cups and blue napkins covered in chocolate chip cookie crumbs and then Alex (the guy from the "Got MLK?" episode, Alex and that did happen in my story though it won't be talked about, I just liked that episode and it made Martin and Ruthie look really good) asked me if I could go in and help the other student in the gym sweep and mop the floor.

"No problem," I replied.

I entered through the orange front side doors and heard faint music coming from the gym. That's funny I thought the DJ had already packed up for the night?

I would have given you all of my heart
but there's someone who's torn it apart

I walked into the Gym and was heading toward the tables a few feet down along the wall when I stopped. There was someone dancing in the middle of the room with a mop in her hand.

and he's taking almost all that I've got
but if you want, I'll try to love again
baby I'll try to love again but I know

Around and around she twirled. Moving the mop back and forth she seemed to have this light and happy air about her.

The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest

And then she started to sing


'cause when it comes to being lucky he's cursed
when it comes to lovin' me he's worst
but when it comes to being loved she's first
that's how I know

The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest

I still want you by my side
just to help me dry the tears that I've cried
cause I'm sure gonna give you a try
and if you want, I'll try to love again
but baby, I'll try to love again, but I know

The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest

'Cause when it comes to being lucky she's cursed
when it comes to lovin' me she's worst
but when it comes to being loved she's first
that's how I know

The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest

The song finished and she yelled a "thank you" to the DJ.

Then it seemed that the DJ had seen me and said to her "It seems you have an audience."

She turned around and that's when I recognized her. I should've known but maybe it was just the way I was feeling tonight that made me not notice that it was her. The blue cardigan, the calf-length blue paisley dress, and the brown leather loafers. The curly chestnut locks flowing down her back and then when she turned around… those brown orbs filled with so many things that, then, I never thought I would ever know. Yes, it was indeed… Ruthie Camden. The Reverend's daughter, the ice-princess as my friends called her, the scholar as teachers called her, and the believer as she called herself. Yes, I was looking into the, presently, bewildered chocolate eyes of Ruthie Camden.

"Oh…. Uhh… Martin… I didn't know you were here.." Ruthie said.

I could tell she was nervous so I decided to just give her a break and grab a mop and act like I hadn't seen or heard anything. "Oh yeah I just came in" I said moving the mop back and forth.

"Right" she whispered and started mopping again.

"So… long time no see" I said. "I haven't really talked to you since a few about five summers ago when we were at vacation bible camp," I laughed. Things had certainly changed.

"Yeah well… you're busy with baseball and I'm busy with… stuff… so … ya know… we… we… get caught up and we grew into different people," she reasoned.

"That's for sure, I never expected to see you here at midnight cleaning up at a dance with other kids who got detention." "Have you finally embraced your rebel ways?" I laughed in a kind way.

"Yeah… don't I wish." But I no, actually I do this once a month to help the janitor, Mrs. Clairol." "She has three young kids at home and she has to leave them alone until really late to clean up after the dance so I offered to help her out a bit" she answered.

This didn't surprise me at all. Ruthie was just that kind of person. Always helping someone else out. I used to, when I was eight, think she was pretty and nice and cool for it but when I went to middle school everything changed. I stopped going to church with my mom after my dad walked out and I started to hang out with my current friends. As a group we ostracized her for her community service and for being a reverend's kid. That was just the way my life had chosen to take its course. Yet she hadn't changed at all.

We finished the mopping and everything else was done before I answered her, "This is a good thing you're doing here. She probably really appreciates it and all."

"Yeah… well … I do what I can."

With that we locked the gym doors and headed out to our respective cars.

Ruthie turned on 98.2, Christian music and Martin turned on 99.5 which was blasting Panic! At the Disco's "I Write Sins Not Tragedies." And then they drove down the road.

Authors Note: How'd you like it?? I FINALLY am registered on ff and I am sooo excited. I hope you guys like the story and I promise it WILL move faster I just need to add some filler so you can get some background info. If you have any suggestions just press the reply button and if you loved it then DEFINITELY hit that little blue button. I accept everything, flames included, and I am a very optimistic person so I'll take your criticism.

Hugs,

Your faithful writer  (P.S. I haven't watched the show since the season started. Ruthie's back!!!! Yeah!! Now I'll FINALLY start watching it again. Can you believe they moved it to Sundays I mean it's NEVER BEEN MOVED IN 10 YEARS!!! But w/e I can watch it instead of tape it now. Yeah! There may be hope for us marthie fans!!)