I'm really glad people are taking an interest in my story. Right now I'm having a lot of fun writing it. I hope you guys keep reading it. Thanks to those who gave it a good review. Happy reading! -Kat
Loren look at her laptop screen, open to Eddie Duran's Twitter. She was going to do it. She was going to tweet to him.
"Thanks for taking the time to listen to my song. I hope you liked it." She sent it. It was out there now. But the chances of him seeing it are slim to none. She went back into her bed and went to sleep for the night.
Loren woke up the next morning to Mel constantly shaking her.
"You really were ditching me to go see Eddie!" A huge smile spread across her face.
"How do you know?"Loren asked in her tired voice.
"Why else would you tweet him that?! And he tweeted back! He followed you, Lo!"
Loren immediatly got out of bed and went to her laptop. She opened Twitter. What Mel said was true. Eddie had replied to her tweet, and followed her.
"I really did like it. I hope to see you soon." Was what he said. Loren couldn't stop the huge grin from invading her face. She told Mel what Eddie had told her last night
"He invited me to his house to work on a song," Loren said excitedly "And I have his number!"
After several seconds of squealing, Loren started to get ready for school. Nothing could ruin this day, she thought, until she walked into the kitchen. Mel followed close behind. Nora and Don heard them coming and immediatly stopped their little kissing session. Mel was the first to speak up, of course.
"Well, don't stop on account of us." She said. Typical Mel.
Loren didn't know what to think. She didn't really like Don. Something about him just didn't sit right. And on top of that, He was Adriana's father. And now he's dating her mom? Loren tried really hard to act like she wasn't bothered by this.
Nora and Don quickly pulled away, embarrassed.
"Well, I'll see you at work." He said to Nora as he kissed her again. "Bye girls." He waved at Loren and Mel and walked out the door.
"Wow, it's about time you got some action again." Mel said to Nora as she sat at the table.
Loren simply rolled her eyes and started to eat her breakfast. That was, until her phone rang. She looked at it and her heart skipped a beat when she saw the name on her phone.
"I should take this." She said, leaving the table. "Hey, Eddie," She said as she picked up her phone. When Mel heard Eddie's name she ran to Loren's side, wanting to hear everything.
"Hey Loren. Do you think you could come by today?"
"Yeah, of course, what time?"
"How's 3?"
"Sure, I'll be there. Just text me the address." She was going to Eddie's house today. This day just kept getting better and better.
After she hung up, she looked at Mel, and Mel knew what Eddie said as soon as she saw Loren's facial expression.
"I'm going to his house today." Loren finally managed to say. The excitement in her voice was easily heard.
"Oh my god Lo!" Mel squealed with a huge grin on her face. "Do you know what that means?"
"What?"
"It means he trusts you!" Mel said as they got in her car.
Loren could not stop smiling the entire day. Her life was going so right at the moment. At the last bell, she left the classroom, nearly running, and checked the time. It was 2:30. She met up with Mel, who was going to drive her to Eddie's.
"This is so amazing," Loren exclaimed. "I'm on my way to Eddie's house." How could so many things happen in just a matter of 2 days?
"I know! I am so jelous. Wait until Adriana hears about how much better your life is than hers right now."
Loren thought about Adriana. A selfish spoiled rich girl who strives to make Loren's life miserable. If Nora and Don got really serious, would she end up living with her? Loren couldn't bear the thought of that, so she focused back on Eddie.
"Ok Mel, just make the next right and were there."
"Jefferey, please. Let me up there. I need to see him." Chloe pleaded.
"I'm sorry but, I can't do that."
They both turned around to see the girl walking into the building. Loren froze in her tracks when she saw Chloe.
"Chloe Carter?" She asked, in awe of being so close to her.
"Yeah, I'm so glad I can be noticed by a bland little girl." Chloes sarcasm clearly showed in her voice.
Loren simple brushed off Chloe's rudeness and walked up to the doorman.
"I'm Loren Tate, here to see Eddie Duran." She said as she showed him her I.D.
"Ah, he does have you on the approved list. I'll send you up."
Chloe's eyes widened. What would Eddie want with a girl like that? She had to do something about this.
"Who the hell do you think you are, going to see my fiance? Do you actually think he'd fall for such a boring little girl like you," Chloe clearly did not like Loren. "Look at me, sweetie. You can't even compare. So if you think for a second that'd he think of you as more than a maggot, you're clearly hallucinating."
Loren was taken back by Chloe's words.
"Is that why I can go up to his place, while you can't even get past the doorman?" Loren boldly replied as the elevator doors closed. Chloe was furious. Did she really think she could get away with talking to a model like that?
Loren knocked on Eddie's door, the butterflies in her stomach going crazy when he finally opened it.
"Hey Loren," He said. "Come in."
As soon as Loren walked in, her eyes widened. This was the most amazing place she had ever seen. What really caught her attention was the piano. It was beatiful.
"You have a really sick place." She finally said.
"Thanks. It's one of the perks of being a rock star."
"So how far are you on the song?"
"I've made progress with it, it's coming along. I just need help with the bridge, and the last verse."
"Oh okay." Loren replied as she sat by Eddie at the piano.
They worked on the song for a few hours. They both had a nice time working together on the song. In the end, they both agreed that Loren would help him on other songs, too. Loren slowly stopped thinking of him as "the rock star". Now he was just her friend. A friend that she had a crush on, and not just the "rock star crush" anymore. She really did like him. He was really cool to hang out with, and on top of that, he was good looking.
After a few hours, Loren's mom called.
"Hey, mom"
"Hi Loren, I can't pick you up, I'm caught up at work."
"It's ok, I'll call Mel."
Loren hung up and called Mel, who didn't pick up. She must be having a real hard time with Lisa. Loren would have to call a cab.
"Well, I should probably get home." Loren said as she grabbed her bag.
"Leaving so soon?"
"Yeah, I have homework to do, and I have to call a cab now, since I have no ride home."
"Let me drive you home. It's the least I can do, since you helped me finish this song."
The butterflies in Loren's stomach starting flying around all over again. Eddie just offered to drive her home.
"That's really nice of you, but I couldn't ask you to do that." She didn't want to bother him.
"Nonsense. You'd rather pay for a cab than let me drive you home? Loren, I'm insulted." He said jokingly.
Loren laughed."Ok, I'll let you drive me home."
"Great."
Loren enjoyed the car ride. He really knew how to make her laugh. She kept telling herself not to fall for him. It would only result in her getting hurt. But it was too late. She was falling for Eddie Duran, and there was nothing she could do about it.
Eddie walked her to her front door and thanked her again for helping him.
"If I ever need help on a song again, you're going to be the first person I call."He said to Loren, who couldn't stop the blush from invading her face.
"Alright. Thanks again for the ride home."
"No problem. You're a pretty cool girl, Loren."
She couldn't help the smile that grew on her face.
"Well, I'll see you later."
He said goodbye with a hug and with that, he went back to his car. Loren would never forget this day. She really did hope to see him again, soon.
Eddie walked into his apartment with a sigh, as he thought about his day with Loren. It was finally nice to have a friend to talk to, other than Ian, who's barely ever in LA anymore. He thought about Loren. She really did understand him. She was smart, pretty, and she shared the same interest in music. His dad's words echoed in his head.
"Sounds like the start of a beautiful friendship, or something."
Did Eddie see the potential for more?