"This is torture. How many more possible movies can you make me watch that involve guys begging for girls' forgiveness?" Martin whined, as 10 things I hate about you finally ended.
"Actually that was the last one, grumpy. And I think that after you make me dinner you'll be completely forgiven. Oh wait, I can't forget the massage that you promised." Ruthie said, laughter in her voice.
"Remind me to never be mean to you again." Martin grumbled, although honestly he was satisfied with the way the day had gone.
It had been raining constantly since they had woken up so Ruthie had talked Martin into watching movies with her. He hadn't really objected much, and when he had it was mostly for show.
As they watched the movies they had eaten tons of junk food. Ice cream, chips, chocolate, you name it and they had eaten it. And though the movies were mostly chick flicks Ruthie had kept Martin amused as she made fun of the girls and reenacted some of the scenes.
All in all it had been quite a relaxing day. Martin's coach had already cancelled practice for the day because of the weather forecast promising severe thunderstorms all weekend and Gretchen had went home to visit her parents for the weekend so that left Martin and Ruthie free to just hang out alone all day. Even Mac was busy at the school looking out for the guys since everyone was stuck inside.
While Martin was busy making dinner, spaghetti and meatballs to be exact, Ruthie sat at the bar doing the little bit of reading she needed to do over the weekend for her classes. Martin periodically had her taste the sauce or stir something when he was busy, but for the most part he did it all himself.
When dinner was finally ready Ruthie had finished reading and they sat in a companionable silence as they ate. Once they were through they both set about cleaning up the dishes and Ruthie complimented him on how excellent the meal had been.
She had always known that Martin could cook, but she hadn't been aware of just how good. Martin seemed to be pleased that she had enjoyed the meal so much and had promised that he'd give her his mom's recipe for the sauce.
The phone rang at that moment, interrupting her thoughts, "Hello." Ruthie answered.
"Hey Ruthie. How's it going?" Mac asked.
"Great. I made Martin watch a bunch of 'chick flicks' and then he cooked me dinner." Ruthie said laughing as Martin rolled his eyes and tried to take the phone from her.
"What did he do wrong?" Mac asked, the amusement evident in his voice.
"Oh the list is so long." Ruthie teased, sticking her tongue out at Martin as she evaded his grasp, "Anyway how are things going with you?"
"Fine. Long day though. You know I hate being stuck inside." Mac complained.
"Oh it's not so bad. It's actually kinda relaxing." Ruthie pointed out, as she hoisted herself onto the counter next to where Martin stood after having given up trying to get the phone.
"Well maybe I'll come over and hang out with you guys tomorrow." Mac commented.
"Oh I see, Gretchen's gone so why not hang out with us." Ruthie teased, before asking Martin, "Should we be offended?"
"I don't know. Depends on whether he's up for buying us Chinese for lunch tomorrow after church." Martin said, a smile crossing his face as Ruthie started laughing.
"Sure whatever. See you guys in the morning." Mac said, attempting to sound aggravated but failing miserably.
"Sweet dreams." Ruthie said, before hanging up and jumping off the counter to put the phone back on the hook.
"So how about that massage?" Ruthie asked, turning around to face Martin who was still leaning against the counter.
"When we get back from the library." Martin promised, smirking as Ruthie's eyebrows went up in question.
"What do you need at the library?" Ruthie asked, as she left the kitchen.
"I have to meet this girl named Callie to help her with a couple math questions." Martin called after her.
"Why do I need to go?" Ruthie shouted from down the hall.
"She's dating one of the guys on the team and he asked me to help her." Martin shouted back after a minute.
"That still doesn't explain why I need to go." Ruthie pointed out as she walked back into the kitchen with her jacket.
"She kind of hit on me a couple weeks ago when she came to tutor tables that night you didn't come by." Martin admitted, wondering why he was bothering to explain since Ruthie was obviously going to come with him.
"So you agreed to help her on a Saturday night when you don't even tutor?" Ruthie wondered aloud, not understanding Martin's logic.
"Look Trey asked me to at practice the other night and I was going to say no but then I thought it actually might be better because if I brought you with me then she wouldn't you know…" Martin trailed off, as he pulled his jacket on and grabbed his keys.
"Why don't you just tell Trey?" Ruthie asked, following him out the door and to the car as she pulled on her own jacket.
"You've met Trey. He's just as bad as she is when it comes to other girls. I just don't see the point." Martin explained, "Besides the last thing I need is for him to think she's interested in me because it'll just make him mad at me, not her. That is if he even believes me."
"True. But you do know that I won't always be around to save you, don't you?" Ruthie pointed out in a teasing tone, beginning to laugh before Martin silenced her with an evil look.
"Actually you're wrong. From now on I won't agree to help her unless I know you're free." Martin said, smiling at his ingenious plan.
"Or I'll just help you out and make sure she never wants to get your help again." Ruthie said, her eyes narrowing as she began to think of ways to get rid of Callie for Martin.
"And that only worries me a little." Martin said, as he headed towards campus.