The love that was always there

Adjusting to the new life: Chapter 1

Eddie and Loren were walking into high school, first day of being seniors. They were both so excited, and Eddie wanted to try out for the lacrosse team, and Loren wanted to try out for the cheering team, which Eddie convinced her to do, the only reason she said yes was because he said that she was going to have a lot of downtime, and he wouldn't be there with her because he would be at practice. So of course she said yes. Loren had long brown hair that hung just below her ribs, and was only 5'7, while Eddie, the handsome sports player/rock star that all the girls loved, was only 5'9. Almost 6 foot. Eddie's parents, Max and Katy Duran, loved him very much, and they treated Loren just like a daughter, and loved her like she was their own. Nora, who is a single mother, because her husband Trent, passed away when they were flying back to L.A from their family vacation with the Duran family, passed away in the plane crash, but the rest survived. The two families live in Hollywood.

SETTING: High School, Lunch Time

Loren and Eddie were sitting at lunch together, alone because their friends from last year moved away and went to another school. But they had other friends too, but they were not here today, they skipped to go look for jobs and look at college applications/schools for next year. Loren just laughed at a joke Eddie had told her and was leaning against his shoulder because it was that funny. Then all of a sudden, a few girls came up to Eddie and invited him to a party, and not Loren.

Eddie: Sorry ladies, but I'm not going without my best friend. He smiled.

Girl: Oh, well your bestfriend can come too, I'm sure he would be glad to come.

Eddie: Eddie smiled, and put his arm around Loren's shoulders. Uhh, I think SHE would love to attend the party too, won't you, Loren.

Loren: Uhhh, sure, I mean, I guess so, when is it. She said turning to face the girls that had approached them.

Girl: Oh, it is this Friday, first party of the year. She said. And looked at Loren jealously.

Eddie: Ohh, we are busy that day, actually. He noticed the look the girl gave Loren so he scooted closer and put his arm around her lower back, instead of her shoulders.

Girl: Oh, well, ok, I will see you around school then. "Sure." Eddie said.

When the girls left, Eddie laughed and looked at Loren.

Loren: I don't think they were very fond of me. She said sarcastically

Eddie: Really? I didn't notice. He said sarcastically.

Loren laughed, and popped her candy in her mouth.

Eddie: Oo, give me some please. He opened his mouth for her to throw it into his mouth.

Loren grabbed some candy out of the bag in her backpack, and grabbed a recess and unwrapped it. And threw it towards his face. Eddie thinking, it was a small piece of candy was shocked it wasn't and didn't catch it.

Eddie: Oh, YOU are SO evil

Loren: Oh I know, I live for it. She said.

The bell rang, and they gathered their stuff, and Eddie went to go dump the trash, and Loren waited for him nearby, they have the next class together, science. And guess what, they're science partners. As they were walking Eddie was talking to Loren, and he noticed she wasn't paying attention to him that much, and he asked her what was wrong.

Loren: Nothing, I just, don't like the thought of being stared at, all of the time when I walk to class with you at school.

Eddie: Who is staring? He looked around and saw what she was talking about, most of them were females staring. What do you sayyyyy…we give them something to stare at. He says, not knowing the paparazzi was there in the school hiding, where they could see them, but Loren and Eddie couldn't see them.

Loren: What do you mean? "Follow my lead." He said, while backing Loren up into the wall post in the hallway next to their lockers. He put his head down in the crook of her neck, and started kissing it. Loren was shocked that he would actually kiss her neck, so she started fake giggling, and started to play along. Putting her arms around his neck, and started to tilt her head back more. While they didn't know, the paparazzi were snapping the pictures of them. Eddie still had his backpack on, hanging on one shoulder, while his left hand was resting on the post that Loren was backed up into. While his right hand was on her waist, pulling her closer to him. Loren was still giggling, and she grabbed Eddie's head and pulled it closer to her neck. They were so into the moment, they didn't even notice that the bell rang, and then a few seconds later Eddie pulled his head back up and looked around and saw no one staring anymore.

But while Eddie was looking around, the paparazzi were still snapping pictures of him and Loren was still laughing with her hands on Eddie's chest.

Loren: Come on, (Still laughing) I think we need to get to class because I hear our science teacher is strict." "Good, you are smiling again. My goal was to turn that frown upside down into that beautiful smile of yours." Eddie said, and rubbed her chin with his thumb in a swift motion. "Well, you succeeded successfully." She says while smiling and grabbing his hand and running in front of him with their hands still attached. They were running down the hall ways, and they collected themselves before entering the classroom. When they got in, the teacher, Mrs. Lees questioned them.

Mrs. Lees: Why are you late, Mr. Duran and Ms. Tate. She said, looking down at her attendance paper for their names. "Go sign in on the late binder, you have after school detention tomorrow." He said harshly. When they went over to the binder, Eddie said "gheez, I can tell I am going to have a hard time with her this year." Loren laughed, but not loud enough for the teacher to hear.

They sat down in 5th period, passing notes, because what they were learning today was review from last year, and they are pretty good students. When the bell rang, everyone hurriedly packed their stuff and rushed out, heading to 6th period. Loren and Eddie were right next door to each other so they walked together, again. Eddie had his right arm around her shoulder. And once again, they gave people something to stare at.

So, this is my new story. I have another story called "The best of Friends" and I am not going to finish that one, because that was my first one, and to me it stunk. So, review please, tell me what you think. Thanks for reading. *~*

-Ayonna A.K.A MsYaniB