Loren was sitting on her couch, replaying everything that Kelly told her. Before Loren could tell Kelly no, she told Loren to think about it and that was all Loren could do. Loren hadn't seen Eddie since he left for tour; she hadn't talk to him since they broke up despite his numerous attempts to talk to her. Loren knew she would have to stop avoiding Eddie at some point for the sake of their parents. Maybe this tour was a way to break the ice. Then she thought about seeing him every day again and pain filled her body. She wasn't sure if she was ready to see him and not be able to kiss him, to see him and not feel his arms around her waist. Loren was wrapped up in her thoughts and didn't even hear Mel come in until she spoke.

"Hey Lo."

"Hi." She mumbled still staring off into space.

"Lo what's wrong? It looks like you've seen a ghost." She sat next Loren on the couch concerned by her demeanor.

"You could say that." She laughed lightly at her own joke, but was still spacing out.

"Okay you are starting to scare me Lo. What's going on?" She touched Loren's arm which caused her to jump as she came back to reality.

"I uh had a meeting with Kelly today about my next tour."

"Okay I know that I know nothing about this business, but isn't it a little early to be discussing another tour? You have barely started your third album."

"Well this isn't an ordinary tour." She bit her lip as she grabbed the pillow next to her.

"What do you mean? Is it a world tour or something?" Mel was so confused at the way Loren was acting.

"That and the label want me to co-headline with someone." Loren was still trying to wrap her mind at that idea alone.

"What? Lo that is amazing! Who would you be co-headlining with?" She shrieked in excitement.

"The label wants to send out their top two artists on tour." Her voice was cold.

"So you and— Oh Lo!" Her excitement turned into concern.

"Yep, if I say yes I will be going out on tour with Eddie." She hugged the pillow closer to her.

"Eddie? As in Eddie Duran? As in Eddie Duran your ex?" She was in disbelief.

"All three of them." Her calm, cold voice continued.

"Oh Lo I'm sorry." She squeezed Loren's arm trying to comfort her, but Loren didn't even react. She just sat their continuing to stare off into space.

"Yeah, here I have this chance for a once in a life time opportunity and I don't know if I can do it."

"Can you really pass this up though? Think about what this would do for your career."

"You don't think I don't already know that Mel." She readjusted her position to face Mel finally.

"Then what is the problem?" She asked truly confused.

"Mel— I haven't seen him in almost a year and a half. It's been a year since I've talked to him. Now I'm suppose to go out on tour with him?" She asked fighting back the tears.

"You still love him don't you?" Loren remained silent as she looked away from Mel and started staring off into space again. "I'll take that as a yes." With those words tears began to stream slowly down Loren's face.

"It doesn't matter whether I love him or not. It's too late, I screwed everything up. This is about my career now." She wiped the tears away as she tried to regain her composure.

"If that was truly the case then you wouldn't have to think about it. Maybe this is a second chance for you two."

"Mel it's not that simple." She said shaking her head.

"Yeah it is Lo. You still love him." She stated in her all-knowing tone.

When Loren said nothing Mel got up and went to her room, letting Loren have some space to process everything. After a few more minutes of sitting there trying to figure things out Loren got up tired of sulking and went and sat at her piano. After moving out of Eddie's she bought one similar to his hoping it would make her new place feel like home. Loren lightly traced her fingers over the piano keys before she began to play. She let the music take over and didn't even realize what she was playing at first. It was a song that she wrote a year ago. A song she hadn't played since she wrote it. Still caught up in the music she began singing.

"If we walk away now

There's no turning around

Gotta say what I mean

While you're here with me

I'm not sure I'll find words

To cover the hurt

That I see in your eyes

But I gotta try

I know rocks turn to sand

And hearts can change hands

And you're not to blame

When the sky fills with rain

But if we stay or walk away

There's one thing that's true

I still love you

I still love you

Can you search down inside

Let go of your pride?

If I forget trying to win

And just let you in

I didn't travel this far

To watch it all fall apart

So give me your hand

And take a chance

I know rocks turn to sand

And hearts can change hands

And you're not to blame

When the sky fills with rain

But if we stay or walk away

There's one thing that's true

I still love you

Riding with me as close as before

Whatever happens, I won't ask for more

Here in my heart from now 'til the end

Flame out or fly, we have to try again

I still

I know rocks turn to sand

And hearts can change hands

And you're not to blame

When the sky fills with rain

But if we stay or walk away

There's one thing that's true

I still love you

Yeah, I still love you

If we stay or walk away

There's one thing that's true

I still love you

I still love you"

As Loren finished playing the final notes the decision seemed clear. Before she could second guess herself she grabbed her phone and called Kelly. After to rings Kelly answered.

"I'll do it."

Eddie had just gotten home when he directly went and poured him a shot of whiskey. He was trying to process everything that Jake told him. Before he could get too lost in his thoughts there was a knock at the door. Eddie barely had the door open when his friend barged his way through.

"Ed you freaking superstar how are you?" He said bringing Eddie into a hug.

"I've been better man. How are you?" He asked pouring Ian and himself another drink.

"I'm fantastic as always. So what's got my best mate down today?" He plopped down in nearest chair.

"I had a meeting with Jake today." He sat at his piano bench facing Ian.

"Well that is depressing. He is as boring as it comes." He laughed.

"Will you cut it out man." He didn't find Ian amusing at all.

"Okay, okay continue." He put his hands up signaling that he surrendered.

"It was about my next tour. The label wants me to co-headline with another major artist."

"I fail to see the problem mate."

"The other artist is Loren." He downed his drink as he replayed the conversation he had with Jake in his head.

"As in valley girl? Your ex?" Ian was shocked to say the least.

"The one and only." He got up and poured himself yet another drink.

"Is that some kind of joke? The label actually wants you and your ex to go on tour together?"

"We are the top two artists at the label. Add our history to the mix and it makes for great publicity." He explained as he sat down on the chair across from Ian. He shook his head as he continued, "Despite all that this tour is a chance of a lifetime. It would be amazing to be a part of that- I just don't know if I can do it."

"Sounds like best of both worlds to me." He said simply as he took a drink.

"What do you mean?" Eddie's eyebrows crumpled together in confusion.

"You have a chance to further your music career and get your girl back."

Eddie sighed at Ian's words and shook his head.

"It's too late. I screwed everything up man. Right now it's about my career."

"You and I both know that's not true. If there was any truth to that you would not have to think about this at all. " He stated in an all-knowing tone.

"It's not that easy." He argued.

"Yeah it is mate. You love her- She loves you too."

"Then why aren't we together man? Answer me that." His voice rose in frustration.

"From what you've told me, your girl is very head strong." He said as he sat up and leaned forward resting his elbows on his knees.

"Yeah, she is beyond stubborn. What's your point?"

"This break up was her idea, so even though she is miserable without you Loren's not going to admit that she is wrong. Loren has it in her head that this is for the best. Despite that she wants to be with you, she just needs an excuse." Ian paused as he let his words sink in before he continued, "So, my point is mate is that it's never too late."

"When did you become so insightful?" He chuckled lightly.

"Always have, you just never noticed." Ian smiled as he sat back in his chair. Eddie gave him a look knowing he was full of it and Ian knew he had to come clean. "That and I've been talking to valley girl's friend."

"And Melissa told you that Loren said all of this?"

Eddie knew it was too good to be true, but he couldn't help but to have a little hope at the thought. If Loren told him that then he may still have a fighting chance.

"Well not exactly-" Ian hesitantly admitted.

"Mhm, that's what I thought. You two are just speculating." He poured another drink as his hope fled his body.

"Regardless of all of that, you are being given a chance. Are you really going to pass this up?"

When Eddie didn't say anything Ian let himself out to give Eddie some space. Eddie sat back down at his piano, thinking about all the times he and Loren worked together there. Eddie smiled at the memories as he began to play a song he wrote after the break up. Eddie took a deep breath and began to sing.

"This time, This place

Misused, Mistakes

Too long, Too late

Who was I to make you wait

Just one chance

Just one breath

Just in case there's just one left

'Cause you know,

you know, you know

That I love you

I have loved you all along

And I miss you

Been far away for far too long

I keep dreaming you'll be with me

and you'll never go

Stop breathing if

I don't see you anymore

On my knees, I'll ask

Last chance for one last dance

'Cause with you, I'd withstand

All of hell to hold your hand

I'd give it all

I'd give for us

Give anything but I won't give up

'Cause you know,

you know, you know

So far away

Been far away for far too long

So far away

Been far away for far too long

But you know, you know, you know

I wanted

I wanted you to stay

'Cause I needed

I need to hear you say

That I love you

I have loved you all along

And I forgive you

For being away for far too long

So keep breathing

'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore

Believe it

Hold on to me and, never let me go"

Keep breathing

'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore

Believe it

Hold on to me and, never let me go

Keep breathing

Hold on to me and, never let me go

Keep breathing

Hold on to me and, never let me go"

As Eddie finished playing he picked up his phone and called Jake. Ian's words kept replaying through his head and Eddie knew what he had to do. It barely rang and Jake had already answered.

"I'm in."

I am amazed by the reaction I got from my first chapter. I am so glad you guys like it. Thanks for all the love it means a lot to hear what your guys thinks. So the first song is by Alex Johnson and you Instant Star fans should recognize it. The second song is Far Away, by Nickelback. I own neither song. Hope you enjoy chapter two just as much. Let me know what you think please.