Hello Everyone! I haven't done a story in a long time! My first one was why don't you stay. I lost my login stuff for my account and I never had the time to do a story. Since everything has calmed down I decided to write one! I hope ya'll like it! Review if you like it! And I'll continue!
Summary:
This story is based off of the original but a little different. I'm going to start the story before the contest. Therefore Loren and Eddie aren't together. Loren has just moved to town with her mom. They keep having to move every time Trent finds them. This time they covered their tracks and used only cash and changed their last names. (From McCall to Tate).
Story:
The sun rose in the valley and it was hot out. Loren and Nora had just pulled in the driveway to their new home, to start their new lives. Loren is 18 years old and a senior in high school. Loren hated to move in the middle of her senior year but she knew why they had to leave and she was used to it. After all, it wasn't the first time they had moved. The longest they had ever stayed in one place was three years. Loren and Nora had just started unpacking the car when their neighbors came by to visit.
Neighbor: Hello, You must be the Tate family. I'm Lisa Sanders, this is Melissa, Phil, and Gus.
Nora: Nice to meet all of you. I'm Nora and this is my daughter Loren.
Mel: Nice to meet you too, where are you guys from?
Loren: * Sarcastically* Where aren't we from?
Nora: *Glaring at Loren* we are from Georgia. Loren is just upset because we had to move on her senior year.
Mel: *Excited* I'm a senior too!
Loren: That's awesome! At least I'll know one person at school.
Mel: *Smiles* Yeah, I'll show you around if you want.
Loren: Sounds great! Thank you!
Mel: Of course!
Lisa: We brought you a casserole, and we wanted to welcome you to the neighborhood.
Nora: Thank you! We appreciate it!
Lisa: Alright we will let you two get settled.
Melissa: Mom, can I stay and help?
Lisa: Only if it is okay with Nora and Loren.
Nora: Of course she can stay. *To Mel* you can help Loren set up her new room.
Gus: Well it was nice to meet the both of you. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask.
Nora: Thank you, and the same with you guys!
(The Sanders family went back home except for Melissa who stayed to help Loren. The three girls carried in the rest of the boxes and started to unpack. Loren and Melissa made their way to Loren's room.)
Melissa: Wow, you have a big room.
Loren: *Chuckles* Yeah, the perks of being an only child and being forced to move before I start my senior year.
Melissa: *Chuckles* I don't mean to pry but why did you move?
(For a second Loren froze, what would she tell Melissa that her dad was stalking her and her mom? That he is crazy and they have to keep moving? Loren then remembers her and her mom's conversation about what they would tell people. )
Loren: We moved here because my mom got a job offer to work at some doctor's office.
Melissa: Well that's cool. Who is the Doctor?
Loren: Don Masters, I think.
Melissa: *Shocked* Wow.
Loren: What?
Melissa: I like Don, but we go to school with his demon spawn, Adrianna Masters.
Loren: She's that bad huh?
Melissa: She's worse than bad, she's a monster.
Loren: What did she do to make you hate her so much?
Melissa: What didn't she do would be a better question. And to top it all off she's dating my brother.
Loren: *Chuckles* Wow
Melissa: I'm warning you now, beware of Adrianna.
Loren: I will.
Melissa: So, I think we are going to be best friends.
Loren: *Laughs* so do I.
Melissa: So Loren, do you have a boyfriend?
Loren: *Laughs* Nope. Do you?
Melissa: *Smiles* Nope, but I have my eye on a few guys.
Loren: *Laughs*
Melissa: Don't worry, we'll find you a man. You're too pretty to not have a boyfriend.
Loren: *Chuckles* you're crazy, you know that?
Melissa: Yes, I do.
Loren: How about we put on some music while we unpack?
Melissa: Sounds good. What kind of music do you like?
Loren: I love all music. I play guitar and piano and I sing a little.
Melissa: OMG! Sing for me! Please?!
Loren: Sorry, I don't sing in front of anyone, not even my mom.
Melissa: *Disappointed* Fine
Loren: what do you want to listen to?
Melissa: Eddie Duran?
Loren: *Chuckles* you got it.
(Loren and Melissa continue to unpack all of the boxes and set things up. They sing along to the music and dance around the room as they unpack. After a few hours Nora comes in and gets them)
Nora: Hey girls, how about we take a break and get some lunch?
Mel: Sounds great!
Nora: Where do you want to eat?
Mel: I know of this fabulous little café down the street. They have the best fries in town and they are really cheap.
Loren: Sounds great to me!
(The girls hopped in the car and headed to the café. They went inside and sat in a booth in the corner. They ordered their food and talked while they waited.)
Nora: So Melissa, what do you like to do when you aren't in school?
Melissa: Well for one, call me Mel, both of you. I hate being called Melissa.
Nora: Will do Mel.
Melissa: well I love to film things. I'm going to be a movie director one day. I also like to go to the beach with my friend Adam.
Nora: Is Adam your boyfriend?
Melissa: *Nervous* No.
Loren: Are you sure about that because you just got all nervous?
Melissa: We're not dating, but I kind of like him.
Loren: Awe, have you told him how you feel?
Melissa: NO! I don't want to ruin our friendship. He's the only real friend I have.
Loren: *Grabs Mel's hand* Not anymore.
Nora: Yeah, you have Loren and me in your corner now.
Mel: *Smiles* DO you know how good it feels to have girls to talk to?
Loren: *Laughs*
Mel: You can't talk about boys with a boy.
Loren: *Smiles* Well now you have us for that.
(Their food arrived and they ate, talking in between bites. After they finished Nora paid for their meal and they left. Mel showed them around town for a little while before they headed back home. Mel showed Loren where the school was and where the mall was. They then headed home to unpack once again. Instead of Loren and Mel unpacking her room they decided to get the living room and kitchen done. After few hours they had everything put away and set up.)
Nora: It looks perfect girls! Thank you!
Loren: *Smiles* you're welcome!
Nora: I finished the bathroom.
Loren: Good! Now all that is left is the bedrooms.
Nora: How about we call it a day and finish the bedrooms later?
Loren: Okay.
Nora: I'm going to make dinner. Mel would you like to stay for dinner?
Mel: Yeah
Nora: Okay, you too relax and put in a movie.
Loren: What do you want to watch Mel?
Mel: Do you have anything with a shirtless Ryan Gosling?
Loren: Of course! We have the notebook and Crazy Stupid Love.
Mel: The notebook please!
Loren: *Smiles* Yes ma'am!
Mel: See I told you we would be best friends.
Loren: *Chuckles* Yeah, you did.
Nora: What do you two want for dinner?
Loren: My favorite! Please?
Mel: What's your favorite?
Loren: I can't tell you.
Mel: Why not?
Loren: Because I cannot pronounce it correctly.
Mel: Come on just say it.
Loren: Nope.
Nora: It's Lasagna Mel. She could never pronounce it right she always puts the g in it.
Mel: No way. Now you have to say it!
Loren: Nope.
Mel: Come on, we're best friends now. You have to. I promise not to laugh.
Loren: Fine, Lasa-g-na.
Mel: *Laughs hard*
Loren: *Play hits her* you promised not to laugh!
Mel: I'm sorry but that was the funniest thing I've ever heard! But it was really cute!
Loren: *Laughs* I hate you
Mel: *Smiles wide* No you don't
Loren: *Smiles* Butthead.
(The girls watch the movie taking in Ryan Gosling while Nora makes Lasagna for dinner. Soon the movie is over and Nora calls them to dinner. They sit down at the table and say grace. Then they dig in.)
Mel: Wow Nora this is the best Lasagna I have ever had!
Nora: *Smiles* Thank you Mel!
Mel: No thank you for inviting me to dinner!
Nora: *Laughs*
Mel: So Loren, are you ready for school to start?
Loren: Kind of. Whens the first day of school?
Mel: On Wednesday.
Loren: What! Its Monday now! I only have two days!
Mel: *Laughs* Do you know what you're going to wear the first day?
Loren: No
Mel: Well I'm going shopping tomorrow around 6ish, you two should come.
Nora: We will! Thank you Mel!
Mel: Anytime, well I better be getting home before Lisa kills me.
Nora: You call your mom Lisa?
Mel: Yeah but only when she's not around. *Hugs them both* See you two tomorrow!
Loren: Bye Mel, thanks for all of your help!
Nora: Bye Sweetie, see you tomorrow!
(Mel leaves. Nora and Loren clean up the Kitchen and wash the dishes. Loren heads to her room to do some unpacking. Nora does the same thing. Loren finishes unpacking but has to put everything away and finish decorating her bedroom. She decides to take a break and play around with some music that has been in her head all day. She takes out her guitar and her songbook and begins to write and sing.) (Believe in Me- Demi Lovato)
I'm losing myself
Trying to compete
With everyone else
Instead of just being me
Don't know where to turn
I've been stuck in this routine
I need to change my ways
Instead of always being weak
I don't want to be afraid
I want to wake up feeling beautiful. Today
And know that I'm okay
Cause everyone's perfect in unusual ways
So you see, I just want to believe in me
La la la la la la la la
[Verse 2]
The mirror can lie
Doesn't show you what's inside
And it, it can tell you you're full of life
It's amazing what you can hide
Just by putting on a smile
I'm quickly finding out
I'm not about to break down
Not today
I guess I always knew
That I had all the strength to make it through
Not gonna be afraid
I'm going to wake up feeling beautiful..today
And know that I'm okay
Cause everyone's perfect in unusual ways
So you see, now, now I believe in me
Now I believe in me
(Loren finished singing and put down her songbook. She heard a sound coming from the doorway, she looked up and saw her mom standing there with tears in her eyes.)
Nora: Honey, that was beautiful. You have such an amazing talent.
Loren: *Insecure* Thanks Mom, but I'm pretty sure you have to say that.
Nora: You'll see one of these days.
Loren: See what?
Nora: How amazing you are.
Loren: *Smiles*
Nora: Well I was just coming to say goodnight, I love you baby girl. *Kisses her forehead*
Loren: I love you too mom. Goodnight.
(Loren changed into her Pajamas and crawled into bed. Nora locked the door and went to bed as well. The next morning Loren woke up early and decided to go for a run. She put on some shorts a sports bra and a tank top. She pulled her hair to the side and braided it. She pulled her headphones into her iPod and left her mom a note. Since she was new to the neighborhood she decided it was the perfect opportunity to explore. She ran around the block looking at all of the different houses, then she ran along the sidewalk until she noticed a large hill at the end of the road. She crossed the street and climbed up the hill. She got to the top and stopped to catch her breath. She looked at the view below her. She could practically see the whole valley, it was beautiful. She took a picture and left to explore the rest of the neighborhood. She ran around the park, then by her future school, then she turned back to go home. She had ran about 5 miles totoal. She walked through the door and saw her mom in the kitchen rocking out to Katy and Max Duran. She walked up behind her and scared her.)
Nora: AHHH!
Loren: *Laughs*
Nora: SO not funny!
Loren: You should have seen your face. It was priceless!
Nora: ha-ha very funny. Where did you go anyways?
Loren: on a run. I explored the neighborhood a little. I found this amazing spot on top of a hill at the end of the road.
Nora: That's nice sweetie.
Loren: I think I'm going to like it here, hopefully we won't have to leave.
Nora: Yeah, me too sweetie. Well, you better go get cleaned up and finish unpacking we have to meet Mel at 6.
Loren: Okay Mom.
(Loren goes and showers. She finishes and decides to curl her hair. After she finishes her hair she puts on some light make-up. She then gets dressed. She picks out a pair of black high waist shorts with a white crop top with a black cross on it and red converse. Loren finishes setting up her room and goes to help her mom. Loren finishes up Nora's room while Nora showers and gets ready. The girls eat lunch and relax before Mel gets there. Soon enough 6 o'clock arrives.)
*Knock on the door*
Loren: *Opens the door* Hey Mel!
Mel: Hey Lo! It's okay if I call you Lo right?
Loren: * smiles* yeah sure.
Nora: Hey Mel! How are you today?
Mel: I'm great! You two ready to go?
Nora: Yeah, let me get my purse and keys.
Loren: We'll meet you in the car mom.
Nora: Okay
At the Mall:
Mel: So where would you like to go first?
Nora: It's been so long since I have been to a mall!
Mel: Seriously? I'm here at least twice a week.
Loren: *chuckles* mel, how about you pick?
Mel: Fine, how about Charlotte Russe?
Loren: Prefect.
(The girls spend the rest of the afternoon shopping for clothes. Loren buys an outfit to wear to school the next day and a few more outfits. Nora buys some clothes to wear to work plus a few evening dresses. Mel buys all kinds of clothes.)
Loren: Mel, you really like clothes don't you?
Mel: Yeah, I want to be a fashion designer if the whole director business doesn't work out.
Loren: I can see that.
Mel: So what do you want to do when you graduate?
Loren: I want to go to Brown to be a Lawyer.
Mel: Seriously?
Loren: What?
Mel: You so don't seem like the Lawyer type.
Nora: She could be a musician if she ever let anyone hear her sing, because she is amazing!
Loren: Yeah, yeah.
Mel: Why don't you sing in front of people?
Loren: I just have stage fright.
Nora: & she doesn't believe in her talent.
Mel: I will get you to sing for me one of these days!
Loren: *Sarcastically* Sure you will. *Smiles*
Nora: What time is it?
Mel: 9 O'clock
Nora: Goodness. How about we grab a bite to eat and go home. You two have a big day tomorrow!
Mel: Sounds good! Loren can I help you get ready tomorrow?
Loren: Sure, why don't you just spend the night?
Mel: Can I? I don't want to impose.
Loren: Of course you can! Right mom?
Nora: Of course sweetie. You're always welcome in our home.
Mel: *Smiles* Thanks! I'll just text my mom and let her know.
(The girls stopped and ate a quick meal and headed home. It was 10 o'clock before everyone got ready for bed. The girls said their goodnights and went to bed. The next morning Nora woke up early to make the girls a nice breakfast before their first day of school and her first day at work. Loren and Mel woke up when Loren's alarm went off. Loren hopped in the shower first, then Mel. Loren straightened her hair while Mel did her Make- up. Then Mel curled her hair while Loren did her make- up. After they both finished Mel helped Loren find the perfect outfit for the first day. She picked a pair of black high waist capris and a royal blue crop top with a heart on the chest. Loren put on a pair of black sandals to match. She walked out of the bathroom and Mel looked at her with disbelief.)
Loren: What? Do I look stupid?
Mel: Are you kidding? You look hot!
Loren: *Laughed* you're crazy.
Mel: DO you like my outfit?
Loren: Yeah, it's very colorful, very Mel.
Mel: Thank you, that's what I was going for.
Loren: *Chuckles* let's go eat breakfast before we leave.
(Loren and Mel walk into the kitchen and greet Nora.)
Nora: You girls look beautiful!
Loren: Thanks mom!
Mel: Thanks Nora! You look nice too!
Nora: Thank you, today is my first day at my new job. I'm so nervous!
Loren: Mom, you will do awesome! Don't worry!
Nora: Thanks sweetie. Now you better eat up so you can get to school on time.
Loren: Mel, do you have a car?
Mel: I did but unfortunately, sunny died.
Loren: Oh, Mom can you drive us to school?
Nora: I would sweetie but I have to leave for work. But I know of a way you can get to school.
Loren: How?
Nora: Follow me
(Nora leads Loren and Mel into the garage and uncovers a car. A red Chevy Cruise.)
Loren: What is this? Where did it come from?
Nora: I had some money left over that we got from selling the old house and since we moved to the city I thought you would need a car.
Loren: When did you get it?
Nora: when we lived in Georgia. I had it shipped here.
Loren: *Hugs Nora* Thank you so much mom!
Nora: Don't thank me just yet. You'll have to get a part time job to pay for insurance and gas.
Loren: Done. Mel and I will go job searching after school!
Mel: The café is hiring waitresses.
Loren: perfect!
Nora: Just be home for dinner!
Loren: Yes Ma'am! Bye mom, I love you!
Nora: Bye, I love you too! Have a good day at school!
Mel: Bye Nora!
Nora: Bye Mel! Have a good day!
(The girls left for school and Nora locked the house up and left for work. The girls arrived to school a few minutes later.)
Mel: Are you ready for this?
Loren: I'm as ready as I'll ever be.
Mel: come on I'll take you to the office to get your schedule.
In the office:
Loren: Hi, I'm Loren Tate, today is my first day at this school and I need my schedule.
Secretary: Okay, here you go, welcome.
Loren: Thanks!
*Leaves office*
Mel: Let me see your schedule!
Loren: *Hands it to her*
Mel: *Sad* we only have three classes together and one of them is lunch.
Loren: Well at least we have a few classes together.
Mel: We have our first class together, which is math, so we better go.
Loren: Okay.
(Loren and Mel walk into their math class and take a seat near the back of the classroom. Mel's friend Adam comes in and sits next to them.)
Mel: Adam this is Loren, she just moved in across the street from me.
Adam: Hi, nice to meet you.
Loren: It's nice to meet you too.
(Right before class starts a guy with dark hair walks in and takes a seat behind them. A group of girls attack him. Loren looks at him once more and realizes who it is, she looks at Mel in disbelief.)
Loren: *whispering* you never told me Eddie Duran goes to our school!
Mel: *Laughs and whispers back* Must have slipped my mind.
Loren: *Glares at her*
Teacher: Good Morning Class! Welcome back! I hope everyone had a great summer! Today, we have a new student. Would Loren Tate please stand up?
Loren: *Stands Up*
Teacher: Welcome to the Valley!
Loren: *Smiles* Thank you! *sits down*
(The teacher begins to tell the class of what they will be going over this year but Loren gets lost in her thoughts.
Loren's Thoughts:
Wow, another move. I don't know how many more moves, towns, and schools I can take. I really like Mel. I think she was right we are going to be best friends, which is going to make it that much harder when we move again. I like this school. Everyone has went out of their way to welcome me. I cannot believe that Mel didn't tell me Eddie Duran goes to our school! Like seriously how could that possibly slip her mind!
Loren's thought were broken when the bell rang to go to their next class.)
Mel: You okay Lo?
Loren: Yeah, why?
Mel: You were kind of out of it in there.
Loren: *chuckles* Just thinking about stuff, nothing big. Will you show me where my next class is?
Mel: Yeah, what do you have?
Loren: English.
Mel: Okay, you walk down the hallway and its two doors down
Adam: I have that next too, I'll show you where to go.
Loren: Okay, See you at lunch Mel!
Adam: Bye Mel!
(Loren and Adam walk to English class and sit down. To Loren's surprise Eddie Duran is in this class too. He sits down next to her.)
Teacher: Good Morning Class. I would like us all to Welcome out new student Loren Tate!
Loren: Thank you!
Eddie: Welcome Loren.
(Loren was shocked that he actually spoke to her. He is a rock star after all. She struggled to find the words but not long enough for him to notice.)
Loren: *Smiles* Thank you.
(Class flew by quickly, Loren had music class next and she couldn't wait. Class ended and Adam started talking to her.
Adam: What class do you have next?
Loren: Music.
Adam: Do you want me to show you where it is?
Loren: Yes if-
Eddie: I can show her, I have music too.
(Loren was in shock once again. Eddie seemed so normal for being a famous rock star. She almost passed out when he asked to show her to class.)
Adam: Okay, Thanks Eddie. I'll see you at lunch Loren.
Loren: *Nodded not trusting her voice*
Eddie: So Loren, where are you from?
Loren: *pulled herself together* I'm from all over but I just moved here from Georgia.
Eddie: I love Georgia, I've only been there twice but it's nice.
Loren: *Smiled* Yeah it is, but I like it better here.
Eddie: *Smiled at her* so do I.
(Loren and Eddie walked into their music class and Eddie sat beside her and continued to ask her questions about her life.)
Eddie: Where do you live in the valley?
Loren: I live across the street from Mel.
Eddie: really? I live down the road from you then.
Loren: That's cool. My mom would die if she knew that. She's a huge MK fan.
Eddie: *chuckled*
Loren: I'm sorry about what happened to your mom by the way. I couldn't imagine life without my mom.
Eddie: Thank you, it was rough but I know she's up in heaven looking over me. *Smiles*
Loren: *Smiles* Yeah
Teacher: Hello Everyone. To start off I want you to pick a partner.
Eddie: Be my partner?
Loren: *Smiled* Sure
Teacher: Okay, now this person will be your partner for the showcase at the end of the year. So get to know and love them because you cannot change partners after today.
Eddie: *Smiled at Loren* Looks like you're stuck with me.
Loren: *Laughed* and you're stuck with me.
Eddie: *Smiled*
Teacher: You can get to know your partner for the rest of class but tomorrow we start work
Eddie: So tell me about yourself Miss Loren Tate.
Loren: You first Mr. Eddie Duran.
Eddie: Fine, what would you like to know about me?
Loren: Everything.
Eddie: Well let's see, I'm 6'0' tall. I have brown hair and eyes.
Loren: Okay Mr. Obvious. Tell me about who you are.
Eddie: I'm a rock star or so they tell me. I'm a romantic guy. I have a big heart. I hate liars. And I live with my dad.
Loren: *Laughs*
Eddie: Your turn Miss Tate.
Loren: Well first off call me Lo or Loren, not Tate. I live with my mom. I'm an only child. I have horrible stage fright. I don't have many friends on the account that we moved a lot growing up. My dad left when I was 4. I got a new car this morning and I find it hard to get close to people.
Eddie: Your dad is clearly an idiot for leaving you.
Loren: *Smiles*
*Bell rings*
Eddie: what do you have next?
Loren: Lunch. You?
Eddie: Same. Would you like to sit with me?
Loren: I would love to but I promised Mel and Adam I would sit with them.
Eddie: Okay, I'll see you around Loren.
Loren: Bye Eddie.
(Loren made her way to Lunch. She was still trying to wrap
her brain around what just happened. Loren found Mel and Adam and sat down.)
Mel: So how has your day been so far?
Loren: Okay, I guess.
Adam: I'd say it was more than okay. Eddie Duran showed you to class.
Mel: He What?
Loren: He just walked me to music class.
Mel: OMG
Loren: It's not that big of a deal, we had the same class and he offered to walk me there.
Mel: that is a huge deal! I want details.
Loren: we just talked and we are partners in music class, which means we have to perform together in the showcase at the end of the year. And he asked me to sit with him at lunch but I told him I promised you two that I would sit with you guys.
Mel: Holy crap! Don't look now but Eddie is on his way over here.
Loren: What?
Eddie: Hey guys, would you mind if I sat here?
Mel: Of course not. Sit Down.
Eddie: *Smiled* Thank you.
Adrianna: Eddie, What are you doing sitting with these losers?
Eddie: They're not losers! They are cooler than you.
Chloe: Eddie, come sit with us.
Eddie: No, I'm staying here. Leave me alone
Chloe: But babe
Eddie: Chloe don't call me that we broke up at the beginning of summer.
Chloe: Eddie, come on.
Mel: He said go away Barbie.
Loren: *Chuckled*
Eddie: Chloe, Listen to Mel and leave.
Chloe: Fine.
*Ian and Tyler walk over* *(They are all best friends with Eddie)
Ian: Hey Mate
Tyler: Hey dude, that was awesome.
Eddie: Hey guys. This is Mel, Loren and Adam.
Ian: Hello loves and mate, I'm Ian.
Tyler: Hey guys, I'm Tyler.
Loren: it's nice to meet the both of you. *Smiles*
Mel: Nice to meet you both
Adam: What they said.
Ian: *To Loren* Are you new here?
Loren: Yeah, why do you ask?
Ian: Because you are too pretty for me to not remember.
Loren: *Blushes* Thanks
Eddie: Ian you know Mel right?
Ian: Of course you're Phil's beautiful sister. *Kisses her hand*
Mel: *Smiles*
Eddie: So what are you guys doing this weekend?
Mel: Nothing yet, why?
Eddie: How about we all go to the beach?
Loren: Sounds fun! I'm in!
Mel: Me too!
Ian: Me three
Eddie: Ty, Adam are you guys in?
Adam: I can't I have to work
Tyler: I can't either I have a date with Kim.
Eddie: Okay, looks like it's just us four.
What will happen at the beach?!
Okay, that's it for today! I hope you guys like it! Please review! I will continue if I get good reviews! Thanks ya'll!