Ok here is the sequel to Save Me From Myself.
It is set 6 months after Lola left Summer Bay with Gavin Degraw, Brax and Charlie have had a baby girl called Gracie Mae, she is now almost 5 months old and is proving to be quite a handful.
Lola and Gavin have been touring America and Canada together, and Lola has finally started to give into her feelings for Gavin. The pair of them are currently in New York and Lola is living the high life.
It was the second night of their New York gigs and Gavin was kicking off their set with his song Soldier. Lola was watching him from the side of the stage with a huge smile on her face, she was wearing a pair of black skinny jeans and a gold singlet with a pair of gold heels, Lola's hair was in a loose bun.
"When you love somebody enough to protect them no matter what happens. Whatever happens around them and around you at any point in your life, then you know what this song is about" Gavin turned and winked at Lola as he introduced his song.
"He still loves you, you know" Lenny suddenly appeared beside Lola making her jump "He never ever stopped" Lola blushed as Lenny confessed Gavin's feeling to her.
"Why do you think he wrote this?" he added.
Lola couldn't help watching Gavin sing so full heartedly, the words echoed around in her head. Every word of this song was for her "When you love somebody enough" Lenny reminded Lola of Gavin's introduction "Bringing you here with him is his way of protecting you baby girl"
As Lola watched Gavin stand up from behind the piano and walk towards her she could feel butterflies in her stomach, she smiled as she watched all the woman staring at him in awe "Its all for you baby, only you" Lenny whispered with a cheesy grin.
"Shut up" Lola giggled as she shoved Lenny sideways "Did he really say he wrote it for me?"
"Yup" Lenny nodded. Lola turned back to face Gavin who was now watching her. Was he really what she wanted, could she give him what he needed. Or was Lola just to lost in the big dream life to realise the reality.
Lola didn't have time to think about her feelings for Gavin "Lola Braxton everyone" Gavin had introduced Lola to the audience, Lola smiled took a deep breath and walked slowly onto the stage "Relax you'll be fine" Gavin smiled as he kissed Lola's cheek gently.
Lola frowned as she watched Gavin walk away before stopping just on the side of the stage, he nodded reassuringly at her.
Lola sat slowly behind the piano and gently stroked the keys with her fingertips "Hey guys" she said as she finally found her confidence " I have no idea what you expect from me after that amazing performance but I suppose you want more than a conversation so here it goes" Lola giggled as she started to play.
Gavin was in awe as he watched this beautiful woman sing, she had the crowd moulded perfectly into the palm of her hand, they seemed to be hanging onto every word of her song.
"She does feel it too you know" Lenny had now turned his effort of match making towards Gavin.
"I don't know Len" Gavin was a little unsure "She isn't giving me anything to work with right now"
"She will just give her time" Lenny smiled as he watched Gavin continue to watch Lola.
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After the gig Lola and Gavin headed to a restaurant for something to eat Gavin sat back as he watched Lola tucking into her pasta "What" Lola frowned as she looked up to find Gavin staring at her.
"You still haven't told me why you came back with me?" Gavin finally voiced his question.
Lola put her knife and fork down and took a sip of water "Because I needed to get away and I knew I'd be safe with you…protected if you like" she smiled as she reminded him of his introduction to Soldier.
Gavin smirked "I meant every word Lo"
"I know you did" Lola admitted. Gavin gently took hold of Lola's hand.
"I'm not expecting miracles, but I want you to know the feelings I had for you then haven't disappeared" Lola gasped as Gavin opened his heart to her "Finding you in that state scared the life out of me, I didn't know how to deal with it. But I do now; I know that whatever happens I am ready to face it with you, together"
Lola could hardly breathe never mind speak, she didn't realise Gavin still felt this way about her. All she knew was the more she sat and stared at him the more she realised maybe this was what she wanted "I…Gav…I" Lola still couldn't find the words.
"I don't want an answer I just want you to know how I feel" Gavin smiled as he squeezed Lola's hand to reassure her that not being able to speak was ok. Lola just nodded simply she was still very much in shock.
After their meal Gavin walked Lola back to her hotel room, she stopped and looked at him "You were awesome tonight by he way" Gavin smiled.
"Yeh I wasn't bad was I" Lola felt her cheeks flush "And thanks for what you said before"
"I meant every word" Gavin's expression turned more serious. Lola studied Gavin's expression for a few moments before doing something that caught him completely off guard; Lola reached around the back of Gavin's head and met his lips with hers. Gavin instinctively moved his hands to her hips.
"Wow" he explained as Lola pulled away gently "I definitely wasn't expecting that"
Lola unlocked her door and turned back to face Gavin, she looked into his eyes before taking his hand and pulling him into her room "You sure?" Gavin asked.
"Yeh" Lola nodded before kissing him again; she gently reached over his shoulder and flicked the hotel door shut.
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Meanwhile back in Summer bay.
Ruby and Casey had just got out of bed; Casey had gone to make breakfast while Ruby started up the laptop. She headed straight to the you-tube website, she typed in Gavin Degraw and a new video came up automatically. Ruby quickly hit the play button and waited a few moments for it to load "Oh my god Casey you gotta see this" Ruby gasped as she turned the laptop slightly so Casey could see.
The video was of Gavin and Lola's most recent gig. Casey couldn't believe what he was saying "Oh my gosh have you read these comments?" Ruby said as she scrolled through the huge amount of comments from fans.
"Lola is so talented I wish she would do her own gigs. Lola is so talented, her voice is astounding. When is Lola going on tour?" Ruby read from the endless list of comments which had been posted. As she scrolled through she spotted a comment she did not like the look of "Lola Braxton is a whore, I can't believe Gav has let her in again. She screwed his life up before. That girl needs to watch her back"
"Who wrote that?" Casey wondered who had it in for his sister.
"Er…Mrs Degraw" Ruby giggled "Obviously an obsessive fan"
Casey laughed as he went back to cooking his bacon until Ruby squealed excitedly "Oh my god Casey"
"What" Casey went to see what Ruby was looking at. He was stunned when he read the headline on one of the American magazines Gavin Degraw Rekindles Old Romance.
"It would seem Gavin has rekindled his romance with old flame Lola B. The pair were spotted enjoying an intimate meal together after their gig in New York last night. Another customer in the restaurant said Lola and Gavin seemed extremely comfortable in each others company and from the impression they got, the customer also said they thought it would be very unlikely that their night ended there. This is the first time Lola and Gavin have been spotted out together since 2009, maybe this could be the start of something new who knows…watch this space" Ruby read the article out loud to Casey who was now serving breakfast.
Casey wasn't sure about his sister being a headline in one of the American Magazines.
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Charlie and Brax had hardly slept a wink Gracie had kept them awake all night with her teething. Charlie had decided to give up on sleep and make a start on the Christening Invitations. She had finished designing them on the computer as Brax and Gracie got up "Morning" Brax sighed groggily as he shuffled into the lounge and peered over Charlie's shoulder. He gently kissed Charlie's temple as he looked at the Invitation, he frowned when he saw the e-mail tool bar above it.
"What's that for?" Brax wondered curiously.
"I'm e-mailing this one to Lola" Charlie informed him "It's about time you two sorted things out. Gracie isn't getting any younger and I can't help thinking how much Lola is missing out on"
"Ok but what makes you think she will come" Brax frowned as he watched Charlie hit the send button.
"Because whatever's happened between you she is still Gracie's Auntie and let's face it who could say no to that cutie pie" Charlie drew Brax's attention to the cheeky little baby sat in the bouncer in front of them.
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Lola smiled as she felt a muscular arm slip around her waist and pull her back towards the warm familiar body behind her. Lola opened her eyes and turned slowly to find Gavin smiling back at her "Hey you" he grinned as he lifted his head a little to kiss her nose.
"Morning" Lola giggled as she scanned the room she spotted all their clothes draped across furniture and tossed on the floor.
"Hope I didn't startle you when I hugged you" Gavin smiled as he leant up onto his elbow.
"Why would you? I knew exactly who it was who was holding me" Lola replied as she looked up at Gavin.
"And you're still here" Gavin teased "You didn't run for the door?"
"It's like I said before this is exactly where I want to be, I'm not going anywhere" Lola sighed as she kissed Gavin. Suddenly they were interrupted by a beeping coming from Lola's phone Gavin picked it up and read the message 1 new e-mail flashed up on the screen. He handed Lola the phone so she could read it.
Lola expected the E-mail to be from Casey so you can imagine her surprise when she saw Brax's e-mail "Who's it from?" Gavin asked as he reads the message over Lola.
"It's an invitation from Brax my brother" Lola replied as she stared at her phone. As she looked up she noticed Gavin looked amused "What?" she snapped.
"You have a brother called Brax Braxton?" Gavin grinned.
"No y'idiot his name's Darryl, Brax is just a nick name" Lola replied.
"What kind of invitation?" Gavin asked as he saw the expression on Lola's face.
"Christening, my niece" Lola frowned.
"You should go" Gavin pushed.
"I can't" Lola quickly replied.
"Why because you are on tour? Or because you are still running from something" Gavin was spot on with his accusation "What's stopping you from going back Lo"
"I don't know what you mean" Lola said quickly as she untangled herself from Gavin and slipped on his black shirt over her panties, she fastened a few middle buttons and perched on the edge of the bed.
"Yes you do" Gavin frowned as he sat up so he was closer to her "Baby I still know you, so come on talk to me. Why can't you go back?"
"Because I'm scared" Lola finally admitted "Ever since I've been a kid Brax has looked out for me, and when I started on the drugs he was always there. Whenever I fell he was the one who picked me up over and over again, and how do I thank him, by continuing to fall. I never climb up"
Lola could see Gavin was hanging on to her every word, listening without judging "The last time I went back to my big brother was because I was pregnant" Gavin's eyes widened instantly "I was pregnant and I didn't care, about me or the baby, the only thing I cared about was how quick I could get my next fix. And Brax just picked me up and put me back on my feet again"
"What about the baby?" Gavin wondered
"I lost the baby while I was in rehab, the poor kid didn't stand a chance" Lola broke down and Gavin wrapped his arms around her tightly "I can't let him down again Gav"
"You won't" Gavin said simply causing Lola to look up at him "I'll come with you"
"What, Gav you can't what about your tour?" Lola exclaimed as she pulled away from his hug.
"What about it? Look we have a two week window between gigs and for some reason the Christening has been booked during the two weeks" Gavin explained.
"So you're going to come with me to the sleepy little town of Summer Bay, as my plus one for my nieces christening" Lola said slowly.
"Yep" Gavin grinned.
"Why?" Lola couldn't understand why Gavin would do this.
"Because I love you…" Gavin admitted causing Lola to gasp "And it's the only way I can get you to go back" Lola didn't speak she just stared at Gavin "I've freaked you out haven't I" he asked as he looked into Lola's eyes.
"No" Lola replied softly "I just never thought I would hear you say that to me again"
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It had been a few days since Charlie had sent the invite and Brax wasn't holding out much hope for a reply.
It was quite late at night and Charlie and Brax were just getting ready for bed when they heard a knock at the door "I'll go" Brax sighed as he walked out of the bedroom and towards the front door. He was stunned when he opened it and saw Lola standing in front of him she had tears in her eyes.
Lola dropped her bag and rushed into Brax's arms "I'm so sorry, I love you so much" she sobbed uncontrollably. Brax looked over Lola at Gavin, Brax realised it was Gavin who had persuaded Lola to come back.
As Brax pulled Lola away from him he couldn't believe the change in her, although she had only been away six months Lola was glowing, she had put on a bit of weight which made her look healthy. Lola was no longer the skinny translucent woman he remembered, she glowed "You look incredible" Brax gasped as he looked at his sister "America suits you"
Brax moved to one side and let Gavin and Lola inside the house, he called Charlie, who squealed excitedly when she saw Lola "Oh my god" Charlie squeaked.
"I was just saying how I think America suits her" Brax smiled at Charlie.
"America's not the only thing that suits her" Charlie added as she noticed the way Gavin had linked his fingers through Lola's when he saw her looking nervous.
Lola couldn't help but laugh at Charlie's observation, it felt amazing to be home and see her brother smile and Charlie laugh. And Gavin couldn't help but notice how relaxed Lola seemed now she was back with some of her family. The more Gavin watched her the more he realised, what if Lola wanted to stay in Summer Bay, could he really face losing her all over again.
Ok so I'm not overly impressed with this first chapter but I wanted to add it now it's finished. Please review and let me know what you think, who do you think Lola should be with? Who do you think is best for her?
In the beginning when Gavin is singing, I got this idea from an AOL live session I watched on Youtube, when I heard Gavin saying this I thought it would be perfect to add to this chapter.
During this fanfic I will be giving you more of an idea of how Lola got involved with drugs. Her relationship with Liam and how exactly she met Gavin Degraw. As well as some Chax.
So please review because the more I get the quicker I will update.