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Chapter 9- Martin

It was prom night and Martin was more nervous than he'd ever been in his entire life. He was dressed in his tuxedo and had taken a shower earlier that day. He'd made reservations at a nice, but quiet restaurant that not many people knew about. He and Mac had decided to pool their money together and rent a limo. Mac was in the next room changing into his tux. They'd decided it would be best that way since Mac had asked Ruthie's friend Lisa to the prom, so Lisa and Ruthie were changing at the Camden's together. Martin walked down the stairs to see it was almost 6:00.

"Mac! Hurry it up. We're gonna be late."

Ugh, Mac was always late. Earlier he'd come rushing past Martin because he was supposed to be there at a certain time, and he was 30 minutes late.

"I'm coming right now Martin. Gosh, you can't rush this. This is a masterpiece that takes time to assemble."

He'd pointed at himself when he said that. Martin almost laughed, but contained himself. He grabbed the corsage out of the fridge he'd gotten for Ruthie. It was nothing special, just a simple lily with silver ribbon, but it reminded him of her. The simplicity and delicate beauty of it. He didn't see Mac grab one out of the fridge.

"Mac, didn't you get Lisa a corsage?"

"Yeah, thanks for reminding me."

Mac opened the fridge and pulled out a sad looking arrangement of a purple orchid.

"What is that?"

"It's Lisa's corsage. Why what's wrong with it?"

"It's just that it's kinda sad looking."

"Yeah, I know but the florists fridge broke and by the time I got it, it was a little sad looking and there wasn't enough time to have them make a new one. So I had to take this."

"It's 5:55, let's get going." He'd wanted to leave earlier, he just couldn't wait for the night to start, but he knew if he'd left any earlier that Mac would have said something.

"Martin, it's a 5 second walk. What's with you?"

But before Martin could deny anything Mac jumped in.

"Oh my gosh! You don't see Ruthie as a friend. You're in love with her aren't you?"

Martin was still trying to say something but Mac kept interrupting him, just babbling on and on in that Mac way.

"I knew it! I always knew you'd finally come around and realize it, but then there was always the fact of whether or not you'd do something about it too. Well good job buddy. Ya gonna tell her tonight? Is that why you didn't ask that babe Shelby? Oh my gosh it is!"

"Mac shut up for one second! Please."

"Okay Martin talk to me."

"Yes, you're right. I am in love with Ruthie, and yes I'm going to tell her tonight, but I'm nervous enough as it is. I don't need you jumping all over me to do it. You've gotta let me do it on my own time. Okay?"

"Alright. Fine. Now let's go. I wouldn't wanna ruin your night."

So they set off to the house across the street. Martin rang the doorbell and both were greeted by Eric.

"Hello boys, come on in. They'll be just a minute. You can have a seat on the couch."

They both sat down hoping the girls weren't gonna be too long. They both wanted to start the night and they had a feeling they had a speech coming from the Rev. Sure enough Eric started to speak.

"Before the girls get down here I want to get some things out there on behalf of Annie and I and Lisa's parents since they are out of town. Number one, no drinking any alcohol. Number two, no hanky panky. And number three, the girls are to be home by 1 a.m. That's all."

Martin and Mac had kinda giggled when the Rev. said hanky panky, but they accepted the fact that he was an older man and that was they way they said it in his time. But they were surprised at how late the girls were allowed to stay out, but of course when they thought about it, the dance ended at 11:00 and most people went out for some breakfast or to a party, but Martin and Mac hadn't discussed which they wanted to do.

"Oh here they come."

Both of them stood up and walked into the foyer. Lisa came down first and Martin saw the look on Mac's face. He knew Mac had like Lisa for awhile. She was only a year younger than them, but Mac had liked her nonetheless. She was dressed in a red silk dress that was a little form fitting. It had a sweetheart neckline and was a halter. She looked pretty, but when he saw Ruthie come down, he went speechless. She was wearing a very light blue satin dress that was strapless. It was a ball gown with a v waistline and had light blue beads in a design on the bodice. Her hair was down, but pushed back away from her face, and there was a small tiara in her hair. She had dangling earrings and a light blue purse. He was the luckiest man in the world right now and he knew right then that this night was going to be a night he wouldn't forget.

"Hey guys. What do you think?" Ruthie asked.

"You look beautiful. Come on let's go, Mac and I have a surprise for you guys."

"Wait! Wait! I want some pictures." Annie said. She wasn't about to let them leave without pictures at home. Of course some pictures was a 2 and a half rolls of film.

"Alright, let's get going." Mac said.

They all walked outside and were greeted with a limo.

"Wow! You guys got a limo? That's awesome. What are we waiting for? Let's get in."

It was so cute to see the girls excited. They all got inside and headed off to the restaurant.