Hey up to at least 10 reviews that's only 3 more this chapter consists mainly of a phone conversation and a letter, just to tie up some loose ends ready for the next chapter
Martin sat on his bed, staring out the window, he could see directly into Ruthie's bedroom, he threw himself back, his head hit the pillow, he was in a state of self-pity, and he had never been rejected by a girl before, especially by someone who means so much to him. He grabbed his cell and started dialling-
"Hello?"
"Mac it's me."
"Oh hey what's up?"
"Ruthie"
"What happened?"
"I told her I liked her."
"And… you her best friend of course you like her, fool."
"Mac you'd be dangerous with brain cells"
"Oh ha ha you are such a joker Brewer"
"Well she told me she doesn't feel the same way."
"WOAH. Hold the phone, so you're telling me you told her you 'like like' her?"
"No worse"
"Oh Martin. I knew you had a thing for her, I didn't know you were in love with her! My boy's growing up!"
"I can barely believe it myself, what should I do? She's only interested in me as a friend and I don't want that, it kills me inside, Mac."
"Err write her a letter! Girl's like letters right? And if that fails leave it to me, I've always wanted to give cupid a run for his money"
"Err thanks Mac, I think."
"No problem, just one thing?"
"What?"
"Don't call me at 3am again please?"
"Ha-ha okay!"
For once martin did what he was told; he grabbed the nearest piece of paper and began to write
Dear Ruthie
I'm writing this letter to you to explain exactly how I feel. I am not expecting you to read this and admit your love for me, as much as I'd love that, I know its not going to happen. All good things have to come to an end right? Maybe its time for "us" to end. For years I heard people whispering to one another "Oh you know that Ruthie and Martin, they'll end up together" my reaction was always the same "she's a sister figure to me my best friend". The last thing I want is to be someone who you bump into every 5 years and you think "That's err what's his name, oh martin, he used to be my best friend." Someone who you say "we should meet for coffee" but we never do. I'm doing this because I can't face us being just friend, it eating away at me constantly. When you have a boyfriend, when you get engaged and get married Rue, it's too much for me to even think about. I want to be the one who pops the question to you, say "I do", to set up a home and a family, and I can't have it. Writing this is killing me. I'm always here for you Ruthie; I'm only a call away, but just as martin brewer, some guy.
Martin.
He wiped his eyes and got up of his chair, it was 4:45 am, he grabbed a jacket and headed out the door. He knew no one in the Camden residence would be awake; this was his perfect opportunity to deliver the note without having to confront anyone, he posted under the door, trying not to wake up anyone. He walked back to his car, as he pulled away from his house he glanced up at her window, and pulled away. He didn't know where he was going; it didn't matter as long as it wasn't near her.
So guys what do you think, will she read it and admit her love or begin their separate lives?