Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters of 7th Heaven so don't sue me. I only own my plot and all the characters you don't recognize. Also the italics in the story are people's thoughts. TAR

Chapter 7

The next day Ruthie got up and walked down the stairs, checking to see if anyone was up. It was Saturday and the first official day of spring break. She didn't really get much sleep the night before but knew if she tried to go back to bed she'd never sleep tonight. She went back up to her room and shut the door. She went to the closet and pulled out a light gray sweater and a pair of black sweats.

After getting taking a shower and getting dressed Ruthie headed back downstairs. By this time everyone else was up. Lucy was feeding Savannah and the twins. "Where's mom?"

"She had to go to the store to pick something up for the church dinner tomorrow." Ruthie nodded and sat down at the table next to Sam.

"So how was the party last night?" Lucy asked. Ruthie knew that Lucy would be the one to pry the minute she got a chance.

"It was just fine. Everything was just fine." Ruthie didn't mention all the drugs and alcohol that was around at the party but she didn't think that it was an important subject.

"So any cute boys?" Ruthie just shrugged and took an apple from a bowl of fruit that was placed in the middle of the table.

"There were some but none that really interested me." She didn't want to tell her about how she and Martian danced and how good she felt being in his arms.

"I have to go, I'm meeting Melody at the Promenade. We're gonna go play some pool, maybe get something to eat-" Lucy looked her over, trying to see if Ruthie was telling the truth. "Don't worry I asked mom if it was alright last weekend. I'll talk to you later, I should be home around four." Ruthie patted the top of her brothers heads and walked out the door, looking at the garage apartment to see if there were any signs that Martin was up. There was not a light on anywhere.

Melody was already waiting for Ruthie when she entered the pool hall. "So how was the party last night?"

"It was okay, you should have been there though. I thought you were coming with me?"

"I was going to go but then my mom told me I couldn't go cause I had to watch my sister while she went out with her stupid boyfriend. So tell me all about it…did you meet any hot guys?"

Ruthie told her of Brandon Cordon and how much of a jerk he was. "I'm glad that Martin was there to help you out, not that you couldn't handle it on your own." She added after Ruthie gave her a mean glare.

"Come on are we gonna play or not?" Ruthie went and got them a pool table and racked up. After the third game Ruthie looked up and saw Martin come in with his friend Justin.

Oh great, just what I need. Ruthie thought. Justin noticed them first and nudged Martin. He glanced over to where they were playing.

"Hey I didn't know you two were going to be here." Martin said walking up to them with Justin in tow.

"Yeah we got here like 2 hours ago. Do you guys want to join us?" Melody asked. Justin racked up the balls in answer.

"Boys against girls?" Ruthie asked looking straight at Martin.

"How about me and Justin against you and Martin?" Melody said knowing her friends obsession with Martin.

"That's fine with me." Martin said looking back at Ruthie.

Ruthie checked her watch about an hour later and noticed it was about a quarter to four. "Crap I gotta get going. I told Lucy I would be back at four. Melody I'll call you later."

Melody nodded.

"Justin it was really nice seeing you again." Ruthie grabbed her jacket and headed out the door.

"Hey Ruthie wait up!" Someone yelled as Ruthie was about to turn the corner. She instantly knew who it was. She'd know that voice anywhere. It was the voice of the one that's been causing the butterflies in the pit of her stomach for the past few months.

"What's the matter Martin?" Martin caught up with her and Ruthie stopped and turned to face her best guy friend.

"Nothing, I just got tired of the game." They started walking back to the house. "Do you want to watch a movie?"

"Sure. What do you want to watch?" They walked up to the porch and Ruthie opened the door and let Martin walk in first.

No one was around and Ruthie thought that was extremely strange. Ruthie sat down on the couch and Martin followed suit, looking at Ruthie. Martin got this strange look upon his face as he stared at Ruthie. Man I just totally got the urge to kiss her….where on earth did that come from?

"So have you decided yet?"

"Um….what?" Now Martin started to sweat. He didn't want her to know of his feeling, at least not yet, not when he wasn't totally sure of them himself.

"The movie…What were you thinking of?" Definitely not me, she thought somewhat bitterly.

"Nothing…What ever you want to pick is fine with me." Ruthie went to the entertainment center and picked out a movie grinning and made sure that Martin couldn't see which one she picked. "What are you putting in?"

"You'll just have to wait and see." Ruthie put the DVD in the player and hid the box so that he couldn't read it. Ruthie sat down and pushed play on the remote. The screen came up and Ruthie forgot there were no sneak previews and the menu screen came into view.

"Oh man! Never Been Kissed! This movie is so girly!" Martin groaned but inwardly he smiled to himself. He liked the idea of watching a romantic movie with Ruthie.

Martin looked over at Ruthie more times then the actual movie. She looked so sweet and beautiful. He wanted to tell her how he felt but he thought she'd think he was crazy.

"Martin why do you keep looking at me? You're supposed to be getting tortured by having to watch this fluffy movie." Ruthie scolded then laughed. Martin smiled. He had to do it…This was the perfect time to tell her how he feels.

"Ruthie I…"

A/N: Hahaha…cliffhanger….sorry its been so long I hope you like this chapter. TAR

TAR my penname's initials.