This story is rated M for a reason. It is very graphic not for children.

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The past few weeks leading up to Christmas break were the best of Ruthie's life. She and Martin have been officially together for a month and were doing great. They had been out on a few more dates and on the days Martin couldn't come see her they would either Skype or talk on the phone for hours. Ruthie had never felt this way about a guy and Martin had never felt this way about a girl. He loved Ruthie. He hadn't told her yet but he knew he did. She was perfect for him. Martin could really picture a future with her. Martin wanted to make sure he got her the perfect Christmas gift this year. She has been helping him deal with a lot. She came to the batting cages with him to help him stick to his training schedule and track his progress. Plus his dad had started dating Quinn's mom Jen. It wasn't that Martin didn't like the woman or her kids but he didn't like seeing his dad with anyone but his mother. Ruthie got it and instead of being a typical Camden and trying to get him to open up about it she let him stay quiet. Just showing her support by grabbing his hand or giving him soft kisses. She was comforting to him. He went to the mall to pick out her gift with Aaron in tow. The ended up in a jewelry store. They walked around looking in the glass display cases.

"What do you think Roo would like Slugger?"

"I don't know. Something shiny?"

Martin laughed at his son when a sales lady came up to them.

"Hello sir is there anything I can help you find?"

"Yes, I was looking for a gift for my girlfriend."

"Well what kind of jewelry does she wear a lot?"

Martin thought for a second before speaking.

"She wears a lot of necklaces."

"Ok, follow me."

He followed the woman to a display with a ton of necklaces.

"What are some things she likes?"

"She likes silver better then gold."

"Ok, what else?"

"Horses!" Aaron spoke up. Martin looked down at him and grinned. He knew his son was right. Ruthie loved horses.

The sales lady smiled at Aaron then reached in the display and pulled out a small stand with horse themed necklaces. She set them on the counter for Martin to examine. He picked Aaron up to look too. One necklace caught his eye and he asked the women to see it. It was simple but pretty. A silver horseshoe with tiny diamonds in it on a dainty silver chain.

"Do you like it Aaron?"

"Yeah!"

Martin chuckled and asked the lady to wrap it up. As they left the store. Martin was excited to see Ruthie's face when she opened it.

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Ruthie was nervous for Christmas. All of her siblings were coming home and she didn't know if she could keep she and Martin a secret from them. Keeping it from her parents proved fairly easy, they are both pretty busy and didn't usually notice a lot. But Ruthie always had problems with keeping secrets from Matt and Simon. They could always tell when she was keeping something from them. Ruthie liked keeping her relationship private from her nosy family and Martin understood and respected that. But she was excited for her first Christmas with Martin. She had found him the perfect gift. When they had gone to the batting cages a few weeks ago Martin had seen a guy with some fancy baseball glove. Apparently it was top of the line. She could see Martin wanted one but he would never spend that much money on something for himself. She had gone on the internet the next day and bought him one. She knew he would love it. She was pulled from her thoughts about Christmas when her siblings started coming through the back door. The next few days were filled with the traditional Camden family activities. Martin, Sandy, Mac, Jane, and Margret joined them at church on Christmas Eve and ate dinner with them afterwards. Ruthie was helping clear the table when Martin whispered in her ear to meet him outside. After she set the dishes down by the sink she grabbed his gift from its hiding place and joined him outside. She ran up to him and flung her arms around his neck and kissed him. When they broke apart he set her down and put his hands in his jacket pockets.

"I know we said we weren't going to do the whole gift thing but..." He pulled a small package out of his pocket and held it out to her.

She smiled and pulled his out from behind her back.

"So did I."

They exchanged the gifts and Ruthie waited for him to open his. he took her gaze as a hint and pulled the paper off his new glove. He gaped at her for a moment before speaking.

"Ruthie you shouldn't have."

"You deserve it with how hard you have been working lately." He looked back down at the glove smiling before looking her in the eye.

"Thank you, open yours."

She unwrapped the small box and then opened it. She gazed at the little necklace for a moment brushing her finger along the diamonds before she smiled.

"It's beautiful. I love it."

She gently lifted it from the box and asked him to help her put it on. He took the necklace from her then fastened it around her neck. His fingers brushed against her neck for a moment before she turned around to kiss him. When they pulled apart Martin hesitated for just a moment before saying what he has wanted to say to her for almost 5 years.

"I love you."

Ruthie just looked up at him for a minute before smiling.

"I love you too."

At that he wrapped his arms around her and kissed her again. It was the best Christmas either of them had ever had.

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The next few days were filled with anticipation for the new year. Ruthie was less stressed because both of her brothers were too busy to notice anything so she began to relax. She and Martin had gone out again without anyone suspecting anything and had a great time. Ever since Martin told her he loved her their kisses have been more passionate and they have both let their walls completely down. They were starting to get so serious that Martin was starting to consider something. He knew Ruthie didn't want to wait and truth be told neither did he. He was starting to think that maybe they should. He wanted to make Ruthie's first time special but he knew she wasn't into sappy romantic stuff. He wanted to talk to her about it but decided not to plan anything. They would do it when the time was right. He just wanted to be prepared if something happened. The day after Christmas he bought a box of condoms and put them in his glove box and he slipped one into his wallet. When he picked Ruthie up on New Years Eve for dinner he wasn't expecting anything to happen. He picked her up and took her to a restaurant they had gone to before. They talked and laughed as they ate. After they left Martin took her to the clearing they had gone to before to watch fireworks. They weren't going to start for a little while so they parked and unbuckled their seat belts. They started kissing, nothing out of the usual. Until their kisses became more frantic and passionate. It was like they couldn't get close enough to one another. Martin started to kiss Ruthie's neck and then sucked on her pulse point making her moan. He pealed her jacket away from her body and threw it into the back seat before kissing down her neck and shoulders. Even though he wanted to keep going he stopped himself and pulled away. He didn't want to take it further then she was comfortable with. But she looked confused.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing I just didn't know if you...were ready to go that far yet."

"I love you. That's not going to change. I want to."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes. Do you have a condom?"

"Yeah."

At that Ruthie lifted her top over her head and tossed it with her jacket and kissed him. He broke the kiss only long enough to toss his shirt over his head and throwing it aside. Ruthie slid over the arm rest into the back seat and pulled Martin with her. He grabbed her and pulled her on top of him and began to kiss down her face and neck he sucked on her collarbone for a moment before unfastening her bra. He slid it off of her then tossed it towards the passenger seat. He flipped over so that he hovered over her before kissing her chest and down her stomach. Ruthie began to feel the pressure again. She moaned and slid her hands into Martin's hair. He paused at Ruthie's skirt but when she thrusted up slightly he slid the skirt and Ruthie's tiny lace panties off. He slid back up her body and captured her lips again. He broke their kisses and pulled the condom out of his wallet. He slid his wallet back into his back pocket and Ruthie unfasted his jeans he slid them off along with his boxers and leaned down to suck on her neck. He positioned himself between her legs and ran his hands down her body. He slid the condom on and positioned himself at her entrance. He whispered in her ear that it might hurt a little before he gently thrusted into her penetrating her slowly. It did hurt more then Ruthie had bargained for. He stayed still for a few seconds lingering inside her so she could get used to it. He kissed her deeply and began thrusting slowly in and out. After a few moments the pain started going away and something began to feel good. Ruthie couldn't stop the moan that came out. When Martin heard it he began quickening his pace. Ruthie dug her heels into his back, her hands on his back pulling him closer. After a few thrust Martin could feel her walls tightening around him triggering both of their releases. Martin gently pulled out of her and rolled off of her and pulling her on top. They both caught their breath before Martin bent his head down and kissed her forehead. They laid in silence and heard the fireworks starting, neither moved. Martin had never felt so alive. It was so different this time. With Sandy he felt guilty because he didn't have any feelings for her. But with Ruthie he loved her and it felt right. But when she didn't speak for a while he started to worry that he had hurt her.

"Ruthie are you ok?"

"Hmmm?" He looked down to find her half asleep, her head resting in the crook of his neck. He just chuckled and rubbed his hand up her back. When he heard the fireworks stop he sat up pulling Ruthie with him. She woke up with a frown on her face.

"Sorry but I better get you home."

She nodded and stared looking for her clothes. Martin pulled off the condom and tossed it out the window. He helped Ruthie find her clothes and they both got dressed. As they drove back to the Camden house they held hands and Ruthie rested her head on Martin's shoulder. When they pulled up to the house she leaned over and kissed him sweetly before sliding out of the truck. He watched her walk inside before turning into his dad's driveway. They both slept soundly dreaming of eachother.

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The next day Ruthie walked down into the kitchen to find Simon reading the newspaper. Ruthie poured herself a bowl of cereal and some coffee. She just sat down next to him and lifted her spoon when he asked her something.

"So how long have you and Martin been together?"

She looked at him shocked but he kept his eyes on his paper.

"What?"

He set the paper aside and looked at her.

"How long have you and Martin been sneaking around?"

Ruthie sighed and decided to be honest.

"A little over a month. How did you find out?"

He grinned at her.

"Since last night. I saw his truck through the living room window and you walked in."

"Oh...are you okay with it?"

He looked at her for a second before answering.

"As long as you know what your getting into. Dating someone with a kid is hard. Also you two have already been through a lot are you sure about going through all that again?"

"That's why we don't want everyone to know. It is hard enough to see each other without everyone meddling in our business. We just want to date for a while and figure out our feelings for each other."

"What do you feel about him?"

"I love him. I can see a future with him and before you ask we both know what the other wants. We are not going to run away or anything."

"Okay as long as he is being respectful...I'm okay with it and I won't tell anyone."

Ruthie looked at her brother before hugging him.

"Thank you Simon."

"Yeah, yeah. Just be careful."

At that he walked out of the room. Ruthie picked up her cell phone to text Martin.

r- Simon knows about us. He says he won't say anything.

m- Are you sure he won't? How did he figure it out?

r- He saw ur car pull up and when I walked in 2 minutes l8er he put 2 and 2 2gether. And yes I'm sure he won't say anything.

m- ok does this mean u want 2 tell ur parents?

r- no I just think we need 2 b more careful.

m- ok but I might tell my dad. I'll make him promise not 2 say anything.

Ruthie thought for a minute before typing her reply.

r- ok but pls make him promise.

m- I will. I love you.

r- I luv u 2

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