HI, I am testing the waters with a new story for HH. I know I have been posting like crazy lately. I will be writing some more one shots this week. This is different from my other stories and it is completely and A/U version of HH. People may hate me but I want to try this out. There will be regular and irregular pairings, so don't hate me. Just because my name is "Leddie" doesn't mean they will happen right now, or soon for that matter. Or... at all. DON'T HATE ME, PLEASE!? This is completely different than what I usually write. I don't know if I am going to continue, so leave a review and tell me if I should keep going. The new one shot and the new chapter for I'll Be Seeing You Again should be up soon- sometime this week.

Song Recommendation: All You Ever by Hunter Hayes

Shout Out/Dedication: LivingLikeLeddie AND Sokai, hermela, Hollywoodlover101, and girlygirl920

Enjoy:)

Love, Rachel

I ran into the MK, I was late for Eddie Duran's new concert. Shit. He had called me last night to make sure that I was coming. I don't know why though. We had met a couple of weeks ago when I had won his songwriting contest. I had fainted like an idiot, but Eddie had been nice enough to help me out afterward. We had become friends in the last few weeks. I can't say that I don't wish it was more, but I know that will never happen. He's happy and engaged to one Miss Chloe Carter, Queen Bitch of Hollywood. I can't believe he doesn't see that she's cheating on him with Dylan Boyd. I just moved into the scene and I already know. It sucks because he's such a great guy and I don't want him to get hurt. But what's worse is he will end up marrying her and never know. I just don't know how to tell him that I caught her. With Dylan.

It was last week and Eddie called me to work on some songs. I have about 10 done for my new album and he wanted to help me out. Well, he was running late so on his direction, I let myself into his apartment when I saw Dylan and Chloe making out on the couch, half naked. Dylan ran out like a scared puppy and Chloe threatened me if I told Eddie, using the fabled saying, "Or else." I wasn't scared of the Queen B, I had to deal with Satan's Spawn everyday, but I didn't want to put my nose where it didn't belong. So I left and I have been avoiding Eddie as much as I can. I don't want to have to look at his face and know that I am lying to him. It kills me.

That is why I am running late. I didn't even know if I would be coming tonight, but I realized Eddie wanted me there, so I would be there. Melissa had already come by with my mother, who was getting very close to Eddie's father, Max Duran. They were waiting for me inside. It had taken extra long to straighten the new extensions that Kelly had given me. And it had also taken me a while to wiggle my less than voluptuous self into my outfit. I was wearing a high cut sleeveless dark blue lace overlay on a dark blue shift. It went to about mid thigh and I was wearing matching stilettos with a silver bracelet and matching earrings. It wasn't my normal look but Melissa said I looked hot and I was headed to the newest 'it' club. And maybe I wanted to look nice for Eddie.

I ran as fast as I could into the club, past the lines of people up to the bouncer. He was a tall black man, burly in his size. He reached out a hand to stop me. I could practically feel his discerning glare go up and down my body.

"Name?" His voice was scratchy and thick, probably from years of smoking and heavy drinking.

"Loren Tate. I should be on there." I moved from side to side, nervous that Eddie had forgotten to put me on. Or worse, didn't forget. Just didn't want to.

He looked at me skeptically, like why would this high schooler from the Valley be on the list for the hottest night in Hollywood? He glanced at the list and ran his dark eyes down the page. He seemed to find my name, because he waved me in. I crossed the barrier and took in the sights. The crowd was pumping and it appeared that Eddie hadn't taken the stage yet. The lights were off, and there were bass beats coming from the grand scale stereos. I looked the the bar and saw a blonde, Grace, serving a glass of wine to my mother, who was sitting next to Mel while talking to the club owner, Max Duran. Max was pretty awesome, he was kind and sweet. He didn't treat me like a charity case, more like family, actually. He had definitely taken an interest in my mother though. It worried me, she was "involved" with her boss, Don Masters. I didn't necessarily approve of that, but there was nothing I could do about it.

I walked over to them and Grace gave me a friendly smile, asking me what I wanted to drink. I said nothing before hounding in on my mother.

"Hey mom, Mel."

She laughed and turned from something funny Max must have said. She took in my appearance and her eyes widened. I looked to Mel and hers did too. She wolf whistled and put her arm around my waist.

"Hello Loren," Max said as he finally tore his gaze from my mother. "You look beautiful tonight." He sounded like he meant it.

A genuine smile lit up my face and I said, "Aww. Thanks, Mr. Duran." He gave me a sweet smile and pulled me into a hug.

"How many times do I have to tell you to call me Max?" He chuckled as he kissed my hair. It felt normal, and that felt weird.

"Hey Pops!" I heard his voice and I began to sweat. Why must he do this to me? I pulled back from Max to see Eddie and the Queen Bitch following him, like a lost puppy. He looked great. Dressed in a maroon tank top and a black leather vest on top. He looked sexy. I chastised myself, he wasn't mine to call sexy, and if Chloe's outfit had anything to say about it, he was hers. The dress the model wore screamed "look at me" and it bordered between trashy and full on skanky. It was a low cut blue piece of cloth, more like a napkin. It barely covered her ass and showed that only a true women's legs did not ever touch.

Eddie walked up to Max and slapped him on the back. I winced but Max just grinned, until he saw Chloe. Or rather, Chloe's dress. Max looked at his soon to be daughter in law disapprovingly and I caught the glare she sent him. Eddie and Max did the whole man handshake thing and then Eddie looked to us. It might have been my imagination but I could swear that his eyes widened just a fraction when he took in my appearance.

"Hi Loren, Nora, Melissa! I'm glad you guys could make it!" He sounded chipper as he pulled me into a hug. I wrapped my arms around his waist and took comfort in it for a moment before stepping back, pretending I didn't see the daggers Chloe was sending my way. Eddie gave her a weird look before he went to Nora and Mel. "You all look great tonight." Was it just me or did he keep his eyes on mine the entire time he said that?

"Thanks for inviting us, Eddie," I said. I smiled at him. He returned it and sat on one of the bar stools. Chloe immediately came around to stand next to him, putting her hand under his arm and bringing him close to her body. She was acting as if threatened, and I had no idea why. Was it me? Certainly not, I had trouble having guys even look at me while we are in school. It wasn't like Eddie noticed me as more than a friend, maybe even a sisterly figure.

"Na, I wanted you guys here. No problem." I stood next to Mel and I could practically feel the anger simmering off of her. Why was she angry? Did I do something? I sent her a questioning glance and she shook her head, tilting it towards Chloe. Who was still glaring death at me.

"Eduardo, the band is ready for you!" I heard Jake yell. I had a feeling that Jake didn't really like me, or approve of my "relationship", though entirely professional, with Eddie.

"Thanks Jake! I'll be up in a sec," He gave Chloe a kiss on the cheek but before he could leave, she grabbed his face in her skinny hands and planted one on him. I tried not to shudder in disdain, and actually managed it. Mel however, did not. She shuddered and her lip curled in disgust. Eddie pulled back from Chloe, giving her a weird look before he turned to us and smiled. "Enjoy the show guys." He then left, Max followed him, saying he needed to help with the mic or something.

Mom went back to chatting with Grace and was well into her glass of Chardonnay. Chloe sat in the stool Eddie had vacated, looking tiny. She barely took up half of the seat. Melissa scoffed at that before saying she had to go to the bathroom. She left and suddenly the Queen Bitch and I were alone.

And she did not look happy.

Oh shit.