New Times Chapter 1

Hollywood Heights S-2

Hi everyone! I'm so excited about this story and so grateful for all of your support and your kind words. I've been thinking about doing my own version of Hollywood heights Season 2 because we all know that show had potential to continue, why it didn't I'll never know, there is so much that could have happened. So many questions left unanswered, I'm not saying I will answer them all but this is my (Mari's) version. It's what I think could have happened on our favorite show. As they were in the Jet, Jake was excited Loren was starting her career and Eddie was back and free from Chloe's claws and he said as the jet was getting ready to take off these are New Times! That's the title of my season 2. Each chapter will have its own title and remember I own only the story, just borrowing the amazing cast. Please read and review. That will tell me if I should go on! Enjoy!

The Jet took to the runway, waiting for confirmation to take off; Loren knew her life would never be the same. She was in love and happy, the most important people sat by her side, this was really happening; she was off to perform at the music festival in New York City.

Eddie was alive and that was Loren's priority at that moment and she was thrilled that he was sitting next to her. She couldn't stop smiling, Chloe finally did the right thing by dropping the charges against Eddie, he noticed Loren was quiet and placed a soft kiss on her lips. She cuddled next to him as they felt the Jet elevating; this was all he wanted because he knows what she went through while he was missing. Max had told him how much she hurt and he was glad to be back. This time he was certain he was with the right girl, the only one that loved him as Eddie Duran the person, not the Rock star and that meant everything to him.

Kelly and Jake knew they needed privacy and both got up and walked to where Max and Nora sat. Brenda arrived to offer them something to eat. She turned towards Eddie and Loren and both declined. Eddie laid back on the sofa and noticed Loren was lost in thought and quiet. "You ok?"

She smiled; she knew she would be doing a lot of that lately. "I'm afraid I'm going to wake up and realize all of this is just a dream."

"I can pinch you if you'd like?" He teased.

She looked at him. "Laying here next to you is all I need." Her facial expression changed a bit. "You scared me."

"I'm sorry I put you through that." He caressed her cheek.

"It wasn't your fault." She sat up, looking intensely into his eyes. "Why didn't you call? It was the worse days of my life; I didn't know how I was going to go on without you."

He kissed the tip of her nose. "Loren I'm sorry I put you through so much pain, all I did was think about you while I laid there hurt and that kept me going, I saw you every time I closed my eyes." She smiled leaning in to kiss him softly.

"I love you Eddie."

He held her chin and brought her closer to him. "And I love you more and need I remind you this isn't a dream."

She smiled and down cast her look. "What's wrong?" He placed his hand on her cheek and she slowly looked up at him and finally had the courage to ask.

"What happened to you? I don't want to bother you with so many questions but where were you?"

He took a deep breathe, he knew he had to tell her, there was time to do it now and he wanted this relationship to work, he had to be honest. So he held her hands and after taking several deep breathes and he began….

"I was very upset when I saw Chloe that evening, I knew she had been sending those spoof texts about you, I had to talk to her and tell her to stop, she had to understand I didn't love her anymore, and she had to know it right then and there." He paused for a moment and looked at her. "I don't think I ever loved her."

Loren's smile was shy and she held his hand, reassuring him and he continued. "I saw her at MK and we had a huge argument, but I knew something else was bothering her, she couldn't fool me, I guess I confused her because she had this weird look on her face, she knew I was suspicious about something and she finally said it, she admitted to being in the car that killed my mom."

Loren's eyes widen. Was this even possible? Chloe? "OMG Eddie I'm so sorry."

He could feel his heart racing but he knew he had to continue. He squeezed her hands softly.

"My heart broke Loren, this woman, the one I thought I loved, the one I was going to marry was in the car that killed my mother, she betrayed me, and she knew it all along! She hit the car my parents were driving. She then admitted Tyler was with her that night and said he was driving, and the worse part of it all." He took a deep breath. "They didn't care Loren because just like that they drove away."

Loren could see how painful this was for him. But he continued. "I was angry and all I could do was run I was afraid I would hurt her I stayed there. You have to believe me when I tell you I had nothing to do with her falling off the balcony."

Loren stopped him. "How could you think I would accuse you of doing such a terrible thing?"

He continued. "I had to get away from her Loren, I ran into Tyler downstairs and we fought, I wanted to kill him right there and then, he knew the truth this whole time and just liked Chloe; he said and did nothing! I told him I knew he was driving the car that horrible night they took my mom from us, he was shocked when I accused him of driving the car that night and he said it was Chloe driving! I couldn't take it anymore and I ran off, I got into my car and without thinking I drove without stopping, not caring where I was headed."

He stopped, Loren could tell he was agitated, she tried to stop him from continuing but he knew he had to say it all.

"Suddenly I realized I had driven too far and I stopped. I got out of my car and sat on the ground to cry, I had to grieve my mother's death all over again."

Loren eyes filled with tears and she hugged him. "Eddie please stop; I don't need to know anymore, I didn't mean for you to relive this whole nightmare, but I was concerned and…" He interrupted her.

"No let me finish, you need to know everything."

"I realized I had driven for miles and sat in the middle of nowhere, I knew my dad would be looking for me, and I had to call you and then I realized I didn't have my phone. So I stopped at the nearest gas station to fill up and I needed to find a phone to call you both."

Loren realized that's where this whole nightmare began. "You left your phone at MK." Then it suddenly hit her. "That's where you were jumped?"

"Some random guy asked for an autograph for his girlfriend, I obliged and next thing I remember I was waking up in Leah and Jeremy's farm."

"You scared us, the police found your car, it had flipped and fallen into a ravine and it was on fire, the driver was burned beyond recognition, it was the worst night of my life when Max showed up to tell us, they needed to do a DNA test on the body to confirm if it was really you."

He held her hand kissing it softly. "I'm so sorry you went through that, I was grateful to Leah and Jeremy, they helped me get better and she did everything to make sure I was comfortable, as I got better I needed to change into my clothes, so she offered to stop at my penthouse to get some of my things."

Loren's eyes widen. "That was her? I knew something was odd, I found one of your t-shirts on the floor, I mentioned it to Max." She stopped and looked at him biting her lower lip. "I'm sorry I was living at your place."

"No it's ok, when Leah told me someone was staying there, I knew it was you." He pecked her lips. "I knew you wanted to be close to me."

"I did but why didn't Leah or Jeremy call us?"

"By the time I came too they knew the police were looking for me, they knew I was the lead suspect in Chloe's fall, they wanted me to get better so I could clear my name, I'm very grateful for their help."

Loren looked away. "Chloe wanted to blame you for her fall; I knew deep down you weren't capable of that."

"My favorite part while I laid there healing was dreaming of you every night Loren, I also watched your interview, you were amazing."

She smiled, the way he looked at her; she knew he was very proud of her. "I thought you were gone, it was a horrible nightmare, I needed to feel close to you and I wanted to write a song to honor your memory so I asked Max if I could stay at your place. They were planning a memorial for you and I wanted the song to be perfect."

"You Loren Tate are amazing."

She held his face with her hands, looking into those beautiful brown eyes. She smiled, she loved that sexy look, who was she kidding, everything about him was sexy and just hearing his name gave her butterflies; she couldn't shake the feeling and it all started the moment she heard his first song on the radio, she knew she would always love Eddie Duran. Then the contest happened and that moment she walked into MK that night, she knew her life would never be the same, she smiled when she remembered Mel teasing her about those infamous butterflies that fluttered in her tummy when his songs were on the radio, and now here she was, on the most incredible journey of her life and he was right there, his orbs looking intensely into hers. He could tell she was feeling uneasy.

"What's wrong?" He asked.

She blushed, avoiding eye contact. "You give me butterflies when you look at me."

His smile grew. "Really? I thought the first time you mentioned it you were kidding."

"I'm serious and honest when it comes to you Eddie."

He leaned in to kiss her, this time Loren allowed the kiss to deepen, wrapping her arms around his neck.

Brenda walked in to tell them they were landing in New York in 30 minutes. She hated to interrupt them and all she could do was clear her throat. "Seat belt lights are on you two, we will be landing soon." Loren looked at her watch. "How long have we been talking?"

"Not long enough." replied Eddie.

Nora peeked in. "It's almost a 5 hour flight; you two have been talking nonstop since we took off."

"You didn't notice Brenda serving lunch as soon as we left?" Max asked as he peeked in.

"Who needs lunch when love can fill our stomachs?" Eddie smirked as he pulled Loren closer to him. She smiled. "Suddenly I'm starving."

Eddie smiled, that was his girl alright, and he loved her hearty appetite. He signaled Brenda who walked in with a protein bar. "Perfect this will have to do." Loren smiled as she took it from her hand.

The jet landed as predicted. Fans were already waiting outside with posters screaming for Eddie and Loren. Kelly stopped her before she could exit the jet. "There's a limo waiting to take you to the hotel, unfortunately we won't have time to stop for the fans, we can do that later after you perform. I have a stylist waiting at the hotel along with a make-up artist, and Beverly is there with several outfits to choose from."

"And what time will the music festival start?"

Kelly turned towards Jake. He flashed a smile. "In 3 hours Loren, don't forget there are several artists performing as well, you're getting a huge break this evening."

Eddie nudged her softly. "Are you sure you're ready for this?"

She reassured him. "I'm as ready as I'll ever be, there's no looking back."

"That's my girl." He kissed her once more and off they went to get Loren ready for her first live performance.

They arrived at the hotel and within an hour Loren was ready and dressed, wearing her hair loose with huge curls hugging the ends of her hair; her outfit consisted of a strapless red top and small shiny black skirt that wrapped around her curves perfectly. She wore boots and her make-up matched perfectly.

Kelly smiled and hugged her. "You have to do exactly what you did at MK, and remember we fly back to get you to school on time Monday, you graduate in 2 months Loren."

"I know Kelly; I'm ready to do it all."

Loren turned towards Eddie, he stood nearby, blowing her a sweet kiss, this was her night and there was no way he was going to steal her thunder.

As soon as it was her turn she walked out smiling and waving to the crowd, they were screaming her name. Suddenly she knew what it felt like to perform for the fans. She took the mic and began with the song that started it all. Might as well be Mars. As soon as she was done she smiled, the fans loved her and she couldn't help but shed a few tears of joy, with Jake and Kelly's approval she sang a second song she had written while Eddie went missing.

After the music festival Loren spend time signing autographs and taking pictures with the fans, she chatted a few minutes with some of them. Kelly had a surprise dinner after the show; they drove to Manhattan and enjoyed an amazing buffet.

The following morning they all went out for breakfast and toured the city of New York, Loren held hands with Eddie as they walked ahead of Max and Nora. They stopped to buy souvenirs. The last stop was at Central park.

"So how does it feel to be a Rock star?"

Loren laughed. "I'm just getting started Eddie, there's no way you can call me that at least not yet."

"If the way you performed last night is any indication of what you're capable of; I'd say Jake and Kelly will have their hands full."

"I can never do what you're doing."

He leaned in to kiss her. "Never say never babe."

Loren pulled away. "Did you just say Babe again?"

He pulled her closer to him. "You better get used to it; I think everyone knows you're my girl."

Loren hung from his neck. "I love the sound of that."

Max and Nora sat a few feet away. "I think this is the first time I've seen my son this happy."

"I agree look at them, stopping in the middle of the park to kiss, my Loren is in heaven."

Max held Nora's hand. "I should say the Tate women are at fault and of course the Duran men seem to fall into your spell."

"So not true!" Nora let out a small laugh. Max leaned in to kiss Nora. The evening went pretty fast, it was 1 a.m. when they were once again boarding the Jet to fly back to L.A. Loren was graduating soon and she had to get that part of her life over with, she decided to put Brown aside for the moment, this was something she had to do. Music was her life right now and with Eddie by her side, what could go wrong?

Several hours went by and Loren made it to school as promised by Kelly. She went through several classes wondering where her best friend Mel was. Several students stopped to talk to Loren, she smiled. Suddenly everyone wanted to talk to her, just a few weeks back; no one knew or cared who she was.

She walked to her locker to get the books for her next class. "Hey you!"

Loren turned to find a smiling Mel. "Where have you been?"

Mel took a deep breath. "While your amazing boyfriend went missing I got behind with some classes, I had to come in very early to make it up, otherwise per the principal I won't be able to graduate."

"I've always told you to get ahead but do you listen?"

"I know Miss Rock star, you have."

Loren furrowed her eyes. "Would you stop, my name is Loren."

"Ha!" replied Mel who looked at her best friend while raising her eye brows. "You're kidding right? You realize you're Eddie Duran's girl?"

"Stop it Mel, nothing has changed, yes we're dating but I'm still the same Loren."

"Not saying you're going to change, but your life is awesome, you know that right?"

Loren smiled as they walked to their next class. "I'm not going to continue this conversation."

"Hey prom is coming up, is Eddie coming with you?"

Loren stopped. "I forgot about that, I don't know if he will be busy that day."

"You have exactly 10 days to get ready for it and tell him about it; you guys are going to make our prom unforgettable."

"Ugh Mel, you have to stop that, Eddie and I are dating, nothing special about that."

"Omg Lo, do you hear yourself?"

"Good bye Mel, classes are starting."

Both girls walked into the room taking their seats. Adrianna walked in a few minutes later.

"Welcome back Loren."

"Thanks."

"I heard you were amazing in New York."

Loren could see several of the girls and some of the boys looking her way. "It went very well."

She took the seat a few rows ahead of them. "How does it feel to be dating Eddie Duran?"

"It's great."

"That's it? Just great?"

The teacher walked in and everyone took their books out. Loren was relieved; it was fun to be performing but it was something she had to slowly get use too. It was 2:30 in the afternoon when Loren and Mel were walking towards their lockers.

"So when are Phil and Adrianna getting married?"

Mel shrugged her shoulders. "I still can't believe she's going to be family."

"She's been very sweet lately."

"Ugh Loren, don't remind me."

Loren closed her locker and picked up her bag throwing it over her shoulder. Someone called her. "Loren!" Both girls stopped. Loren turned around and smiled. "Hi."

"We finally meet Loren Tate."

Chapter ends here, should I go on? Who called Loren? Any ideas? Kindly review, If I see 10+ reviews I will post next chapter soon, if not then this will be it! It's up to you, kindly review please.