I'm in the clear. Sorry for the delay. I can only use the computer on weekends so from now on there's going to be a new chapter up every weekend. Sooo, I hope you guys like this one. I'm startin to run out of ideas, so if you have any give a sista a hand! Lol, thanks
Chp. 4
Loren
Why does he have to be so sweet? Why couldn't he just take me to the movies then take me back home? But no, not Eddie. He had to take me to the movies, then take me to our spot where we had a candle lit dinner. It was so romantic. He's drives me crazy. Every minute I'm with him, no matter how much I fight it, I"m falling deeper and deeper in love with him. That smile. Those eyes. God, that body. I could go on and on about all the things I love about him, but what does it matter if he doesn't feel the same way? Mel says I need to stop thinking negative. My mom says I need to just talk to him and find out for myself. Max says he feels the same way, but nothing's ever going to happen if we don't talk things out. I keep trying to think of what Mama Katy would say. God, I miss her so much. I can't imagine what Eddie goes through. I wish I could have been there for him, but I was too afraid to go to his house. I called everyday, but that was it. And that didn't last too long, because one day I called and his fiancé Chloe answered...
**Flashback/Phone Call**
Chloe: What?
Loren: Eddie, is that you?
Chloe: No, you little brat! What do you want?!
Loren: To talk to Eddie. That's normally why you call a person's phone.
Chloe: Don't get smart with me, valley girl!
Loren: Look, just give Eddie his phone!
Chloe: Stop calling him or I will make your life a living hell!
**Flashback Over**
What I wouldn't give to punch that bitch in the face. But, I definitely didn't call again. The last thing I wanted to do was cause problems for Eddie. He was already going through a lot. I didn't want him to hurt anymore than he was. But, any who, back to our date...I mean...get together? I don't know what to call it. I wish it was a date. Like I said after the movie, we went to our spot.
Loren: Why are we here?
Eddie: Are you hungry?
Loren: Uhh, yea. But-
Eddie: Do you trust me?
Loren: Of course. But-
Eddie: Trust me.
He flashed me one of his brilliant smiles and extended his hand to me. I couldn't stop the blush that crept up on my face. I bit my lip and gave him my hand. He led me to the top and I gasped at the sight in front of me. At the top of the hill was a table with candles and food covering it. He smiled at my expression and led me over to the table. After I was seated he sat down across from me.
Loren: Why did you do all of this?
Eddie: (blushing) I just wanted to make you feel special. You're my best friend and I feel like I've been completely ignoring you.
Loren: No, you haven't.
Eddie: Yes I have. We used to talk all the time, then you stopped calling and I thought I did something wrong. It was like you just dropped off the face of the earth. The only way I could know how you were doing is if I asked pop. Everyday I would ask about you.
I felt terrible and I had no idea what to say. It broke my heart to know that because I didn't want to cause him pain by talking to him, I caused even more pain by not talking to him. What kind of person does that? God, I hate Chloe. She doesn't deserve Eddie...
Loren: I'm sorry. It's just that...
I wanted to tell him that it was Chloe's fault. But I couldn't blame it all on her because it was my decision to ignore him. I started to tell him but I stopped because it would only cause more problems...Well, tried to stop trouble before and look where it got me. Maybe I should just tell him...
Eddie: It's just what?
Loren: ...
Eddie: Loren, you can tell me. I won't get mad at you. I promise.
Loren: Umm, well, one day I called and Chloe answered.
His jaw tightened.
Eddie: Well, that's weird...What did she say?
Loren: Well, for starters, she didn't seem too happy about me calling you.
Eddie: What else is new? She doesn't seem too happy about anyone getting my attention if it isn't her.
Loren: Well, she told me if I didn't stop calling you se would make my life a living hell..
Eddie: Loren, you don't have to be scared of her.
Loren: Trust me, I'm anything but scared of her. It's just that...I didn't want to make you hurt more than you already were. I didn't want to complicate things.
He got up and I just knew he was going to leave... Just like my dad. If I can even call him that...But, he didn't. He walked over to my side of the table and grabbed my hand.
Eddie: Listen to me, ok.
Loren: (nods) Ok.
Eddie: Don't you ever think that someone having doubts about us is going change anything between us. No matter what anyone says my feelings towards you will never change. You understand me?
Loren: (smiles) Yes. I'm so sorry.
Eddie: You don't have anything to be sorry about. That sounds like Chloe to do something like that. I just wished I could have seen it sooner.
Loren: That's not your fault. You're a genuilly good person. You see good in the people.
Even when it's not there. What did he ever see in her? Probably an illusion. He's still holding my hand and for a second we forget about the whloe world. It's just me and him. Soon I realize that's he's leaning his head foward. All at once my heart starts beating so hard I'm pretty sure he can hear it. Then, without thinking, I start to lean in, too. I'm trying to tell myself that I'm about to make a big mistake. But, everything else is telling me to go for it. I try to think of what Mel would say, but that just makes me think that I'm making an even bigger mistake. I mean this is my best friend. What if this kiss turns into us becoming into a couple? What if he ends up leaving me like Trent did? Even with all that running through my head, I find his lips hovering over mine. Right when he was about to kiss me, my annoying phone rang, making the both of us jump as if we were caught doing something wrong. STUPID PHONE!
(A/N: I know you probably hate me right about now. LOL! ;))
Loren: (reluctantly) I should probably get this.
Eddie: Yea, you should get that.
Eddie
Damn that phone. I can't help but wonder what would have happened if her phone didn't ring. That was probably the only chance I'll have tonight. I was so close. As soon as she walked away to talk to whoever was on the other line, my phone started ringing.
**Phone Call**
Eddie: Hello?
Max: Hey, son.
Eddie: Oh, what's up, pop.
Max: Nothing. I know it's late, but I just wanted to know if you could swing by?
Eddie: Um, actually I'm with Loren right now, so...
Max: (chuckles) Oh, well, why don't you bring her with you? I'm sure she wouldn't mind.
Eddie: Oh, ok. I'll definitely ask her.
Max: Oh, and Eddie?
Eddie: Yea?
Max: You better make your move tonight because I don't want to hear your mouth about how you were so close. You hear me?
Eddie: (laughs) Yea, pop. I hear you.
Max: Good. Bye, son.
Eddie: Bye.
**End of Phone Call**
Right when I hung up I couldn't help but laugh at my dad. He wasn't even with me, and he knew what was going to happen. That's what I love about my dad. I can talk to him about anything. But, regardless of the fact, he's right. I do need to go ahead and make my move on Loren. The question is, how will she react? I was interupted from my thoughts by the sound of Loren's voice.
Loren: Sorry about that. That was Mel.
Eddie: Oh, was something wrong.
Loren: (laughs) No, just Mel being Mel.
Eddie: (laughs) Oh, that' good.
Loren: Sometimes...
There was a long silence. I was relieved when Loren broke it.
Loren: So, how was the tour?
Eddie: (smiles sadly) Could've been better.
Loren: (teasingly) Really? I tought you liked the rock star life style.
Eddie: (chuckles) Not as much as I thought I would. I started to get really busy and I didn't have time for my dad, for Ian...For you..
Loren: (blushes) That wasn't your fault.
Eddie: Maybe. But I was still being selfish. You would call and asdk if I wanted to hang out, and I would blow you off for some meeting that I wouldn't go to.
Loren: You can't put all the blame on yourself.
I found it funny how she was trying to give me advice on blaming myself for a problem, when she does the same thing almost all the time. Her dad left her and her mom when Loren was only four years old. Who does that? I don't even know the bastard and I want to kill him. I want to kill - hurt - anyone who even thinks about hurting her. But, him leaving only made her stronger. And it brought her closer to me.
Eddie: (laughs) Like you're the one to talk!
Loren: (smiles) That's not fair!
Eddie: How?
Loren: Your situation is completely different from mine.
Eddie: (laughs) Oh.
Loren: What do you mean, "oh"?
Eddie: Nothing. (walks off)
I decided I was going to tease her, and when I get the chance, kiss her. I can't belive I'm saying this because it's never happened before but, I'm nervous about kissing Loren. I mean she's my best friend and I...I just don't just don't want to do something stupid to mess that up.
Loren: (laughs and follows him) Where do think you're going?
Eddie: (laughs) I don't know what you're talking about.
I had to lose her, so I hid behind the bushes at the bottom hill. I had to contain my laughfter when I saw her confused expression.
Loren: Eddie? Eddie, where you'd go?
As soon as she turned her back to me I jumped out from behind the bushes and grabbed her by her waist.
Loren: (screams) God, Eddie! Don't do that!
Eddie: (spins her around) Sorry.
She realized our proximity and turned a deep shade of red. This is my chance. Slowly, I start to lean in. No distractions. No excuses. Just us. Finally, my lips meet hers. She's hesitant at first but soon her lips are moving passionate but gently against mine. I grip on her waist tightens, deepening the kiss. She wraps her around my neck, pulling me closer. This feels so right. Nothing else matters right now. Just this kiss. We break the kiss in need of air. She completes me. She's the reason I never felt like things were normal with Chloe. I was so stupid and blind. I was looking for the love of my life, when she was right in front of me. This time she was the one to kiss me. I was taken by surprise concidering that this was the same shy girl that was blushing just a minute ago. I couldn't help myself and started begging for entance with my tounge. She opened her mouth and I slipped my tounge into mouth, tasting every part of her. She tilted her head to the side, giving me a better angle. Finally, she pulled away breathless and panting. Speechless. That's the only word I can use to describe how I feel right now...Loren Tate, you don't know how much of a hold you've got on me.
Loren: Don't do that again.
Eddie: (confused) Kiss you?
Loren: (blushes) No, scare me. You can kiss me as much you want.
Eddie: (smirks) In that case...
I kissed her again, but time with more force and assuredness. I was even surprised by how much passion I put into that kiss. She returned the kiss without hesitation. This is how it should be. Just like this. We both pulled away smiling.
Loren: So...What does this make us?
Eddie: What do you mean?
Loren: Well, I don't noramlly kiss my best friend.
Eddie: Nor do I.
Loren: So, what does this make us?
Eddie: This makes you Miss Loren Tate, my girlfriend...That is if you wanna be.
Loren: (blushes) I like the sound of that.
Eddie: (smiles) Good.
Loren: (smile drops) Oh no.
Eddie: (worried) What's wrong? Is it something I said? I could've sworn I did everything right. I-
Loren: (laughs) Eddie, calm down! Trust it's nothing you did. This is perfect. You're perfect.
She cupped both my cheeks with her hands and gave me an assuring kiss.
Eddie: (smiles) Then, what is it?
Loren: Uhh, I have to tell Mel.
Eddie: (smile drops) Oh no.
Loren: That's what I said!
Eddie: Then not to mention your mom.
Loren: And your dad.
Eddie: (mumbles) And Ian.
Loren: What'd you say.
Eddie: (sighs) Ian. He's been bugging me for the longest to ask you out.
Loren: (laughs) Well, I'm glad you finally did.
Eddie: Mmm.
Loren: So, how you gonna tell Max.
Eddie: Oh, that reminds me.
Loren: What?
Eddie: My dad called earlier and asked if you wanted to come over later on tonight.
Loren: Well, it's only like 10:30...So, we might as well.
Eddie: Ok. As long as I can get to some time with my girl afterwards.
Loren: (smiles) Trust me you will.
Eddie: (kisses her) Good.
Loren: (in between kisses) Eddie, stop. If we keep this up we'll never get to Max's.
Eddie: (groans) Ok. As long as I get swome time with my girl afterwards.
Loren: (smiles) I like the sound of that.
We got in my car and drove to my dad's club/house.
Loren
What did I do to deserve someone like him? When I thought the night couldn't get any better, he kissed me. I never thought in a million years that my best friend Eddie Duran, would have a crush on me. But, there's just one problem. Mel. I swear, once I tell her I will never hear the end of it. I guess I see how Eddie's going to feel once he tells Ian. I already know how Max is going to react. He's just going to smile and probably tell us how it took long enough. But I'm glad we're finally together. We pull into the parking lot of Max's club and I opened the door just to have it slammed in my face. After a few moments, the car door opened once again and I stepped out to give Eddie a glare that could match the one Mel gives me when try to get her to admit she likes Ian. His face flushes and scratches the back of his neck the way he always does when he's nervous or embarrassed about something.
Eddie: Sorry about that. My mom taught me to be a gentlemen.
Loren: I can see that.
Eddie: And that means always opening the door for my girl.
Loren: (blushes) Well, I guess that's kinda sweet.
Eddie: (smiles) Let's go say hey to pops.
Loren: Ok.
We go into the club and as always, it's very crowded. As soon as we walk in, all eyes turn to Eddie and I blush as he wraps his arm around my waist pulling me closer to him. Camaras start to as we make our to the bar where we find Max talking to Grace the bartender, and Daphne an old friend af Max's.
Max: Well if it isn't the lovely Loren Tate and my pain in the ass son Eddie Duran.
Eddie: (laughs) Nice to see you too, pop.
Max: So, how you been Loren? I haven't heard from you in a while.
Loren: I'm sorry I've been really busy lately with graduation coming up.
Max: Oh, that's right, you're still in school. I swear everyday I see you, you grow up more and more.
Loren: Thanks, Max.
Max: So how's Nora?
I saw Daphene tense up out of the corner of my eye. I'm sure if it was out of jealousy or worry but I let it go.
Loren: She hasn't been so good lately and I decided that I was going to take a year of from college.
Max: Oh, what college are you going to?
Loren: I got accepted into Brown.
Max: (smiles) That's great, Loren.
Eddie: Uh, pop, can I talk to you for a second?
Max: Sure.
Max walked over to an empty booth but before Eddie went, whispered in my ear that he was going to tell Max about us. I told him good luck and he laughed. He gave me a quick peck on the lips before leaving. For a second I forgot that Grace and Daphne were standing only a couple feet away, so when Daphne cleared her throat I jumped.
Daphne: So you and Eddie, huh?
Loren: (blushes) Huh, uh...yea.
Daphne: I can't blame you. There's just something about those Duran boys that's irresistable.
She looked at Max thoughtfully. After a few moments, she was pulled away from her trance. She realized she a had zoned out staring at Max and gave Grace and I a shy smile.
Daphne: Uhh, well I should get going. Tell Max I'll see him later.
Loren: Oh, ok. Bye, Daphne.
Daphne: Bye, Loren, Grace. It's been a pleasure seeing you two again.
Grace: Same here.
Daphne offered us another smile before practically running out the door. Obviously, Grace was thinking the same thing I was, because when I looked at her I received a worried and confused glance.
Loren: Well, that was weird.
Grace: You're telling me.
Max and Eddie came back over to where me and Grace were standing, Max with a grim expression and Eddie with an annoyed expression.
Loren: (confused) Did I miss something?
Eddie: (blurted out) No.
Max gave Eddie a pleading look, in which Eddie returned with a look that said 'you better not'. I had no idea what was going on, but in all honesty, I didn't want to know. Max put up his hands in defeat and Eddie let out a relieved sigh.
Eddie: Well, I think we should get going.
Max: What? You just got here.
Eddie: Yeah, I know. But, it's getting late and I should get Loren home soon soo...yea.
He is such a terrible lier. If I could see through that I knew Max could. But, he didn't say anything. He just gave Eddie a hug and told us to have a nice night. I hugged Grace and Max and we made our way to the car. Of course Eddie being the gentleman that he is swatted my hand away when I tried to open it and instead opened it for me. I rolled my eyes at him before I got into the car and he laughed at how childish I was being before he ran to the other side of the car to get in.
Loren: So, what was the real reason for you running out of there like you did?
Eddie: (chuckles) I don't know what you're talking about.
Loren: (sighs) Maybe you forgot who you're talking to, but last time I checked I was your best friend. With that being said, I know when you're telling the truth or making up some lame excuse to get out of something. So, let me ask you again. What was the real reason for you running out of there like you did?
Eddie: (sighs) ...
What is it that's got him like this. There are only a few things I can think of: His mom, somethings wrong with Jake, he's corcerned about his dad or...Oh, god...Chloe.
Loren: Eddie?
The hurt, concern, and worry in my voice was evident. We stopped at a red light and he looked over at me. My heart stopped and so did the world around me. His eyes told me everything. He was worried, nervous, and one thing that surprised me the most: He was scared. Please just tell me. You have o idea how scared I am right now. What if he tells me he doesn't want to be with me anymore and leaves like Trent. What am I thinking? Eddie isn't like that...I hope.
Loren: Eddie, please. Just tell me.
Now I'm practically begging. The light turns green and Eddie faces the road again. He pulls onto my street and stops. My mind is going a million miles per hour trying to figure out why he stopped houses down from where I lived.
Eddie: ...It's about Chloe.
And that's when my whole world ended.
Oooh, cliff-hanger. Bet you guys are soo mad right. Sorry iI haven't updated in a while. Finally got my grades up soo YAY ME! Please comment, favorite, and follow me. I really hope you guys like this one. I'm going to try to post a new chapter every or every other weekend. Let me know what you think!
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