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Baby you're crazy Hollywood Heights

Falling in love C-8

Eddie pulled away slowly, he could still feel her warm lips on his, and he could hear Loren trying to control her breathing. Could she hear how fast his heart was beating? He wondered and thought for sure it would jump out of his chest, If she only knew how much this kiss meant to him. Would things change? Would she even consider him in her life? He made eye contact with her and he could tell she was in shock, she wasn't expecting the kiss, he felt goose bumps and wondered if she felt anything, because this was a first for him something he had never felt before.

He noticed Loren avoided making eye contact with him and he wondered what kind of reaction she'd have. Would she slap him? He really didn't care, and now he knew this feeling wasn't just a crazy urge to kiss her and again he realized it felt so right. He wasn't sorry for what he did.

He wanted to scream to the world and tell everyone how amazing this made him feel, he realized he was still holding Loren, and she continued keeping her eyes away from his view. She finally took a few steps away. She placed her hand near her mouth because she wasn't about to let him know she was barely bringing her breathing under control and that upset her she wasn't going to give him the satisfaction of knowing the kiss shocked the heck out of her finally turned towards Eddie. "See you later." And she walked into restroom.

Eddie didn't expect her to just walk away, and thought her hand would have aimed towards his face. "Hmmmm yeah see you later Loren."

He walked out and didn't notice Mel standing next to him. He jumped at the sound of her voice. "Omg Eddie! Did my eyes deceive me? Did I just see you kiss Loren?"

He leaned against the wall trying to compose himself. "I can finally breathe." He stated.

"I was about to walk in when you kissed her." Mel bit her lower lip not knowing what else to say to him. She turned towards the studio looking through the window wondering where her best friend was, she thought for sure Loren would have jumped all over Eddie after witnessing the kiss they shared.

Eddie pulled his hair back with his hand feeling anxious. "I don't know what came over me; we were arguing and then it happened."

"Of course and the only solution to the problem was to kiss Loren?"

He turned to look at her. "Mel I've never done anything like that before." He looked through the window himself to see if he caught sight of Loren then turned towards Mel once more. "Please go and check on her, she walked away pretty fast and headed towards the restroom."

"I will and I think you better go."

He did as told and Mel walked inside the studio and headed towards the ladies restroom. "Are you ok Lo?" She knocked softly on the door. "Can I come in?"

The door opened and Loren stepped out. "Yeah I'm fine why?"

"I was about to walk in when I saw what happened in here."

Loren touched her lips. "I don't know what his problem is."

"It's pretty obvious, and that kiss proved my point and I'm pretty sure you felt it too."

"Felt what Melissa?"

"I'm sorry but I have to say this, that kiss was amazing Lo I saw the whole thing." She looked at her best friend biting her lower lip waiting for Loren to pounce on her for that remark.

Loren felt nervous and tried to control her breathing. "I I'm going home."

"I was coming to tell you I borrowed your car, I'll drive you home, you seem out of it."

Loren picked up her things and trailed behind Mel, the ride home was quiet, and Loren sat looking out the window watching the stars shine beautifully in the sky. She remembered the night her dad tried counting all of the stars, it was fun trying, a small smile appeared on her face. She kept putting her finger on her lips wondering why Eddie's kiss still lingered. "Why did he kiss me?" She wondered quietly. Then he said. "His one and only?" Ugh the thought of not getting the kiss off her mind bothered her.

Mel's voice brought her back to reality. "We're here Lo."

She turned towards her best friend. "Mel I've been thinking why don't you move in?"

"What? I asked you a few months ago and you said no, what changed?"

"I don't want to be alone anymore, and I hate feeling like this."

Mel knew that kiss had messes with her best friend. "I was just telling Lisa and my dad that I was going to look for my own place."

"You don't have to look anymore, go and get your things Mel, we're roomies starting tonight."

Mel couldn't hide how happy she felt. "I'll be right back."

Loren exited the car and walked into her apartment. She knew living with Mel would make things easier for both of them. She placed her things on the floor and sat trying to put together what had just happened.

Meanwhile….

Eddie walked into MK, and even though it was Friday night, the place wasn't as busy as usual, he spotted Grace and walked towards the bar area.

"Where's Pops?"

"He should be in his office."

"Thanks Grace, where is everyone tonight?"

"Its early people start walking in after 10."

"It's been a crazy day, guess I lost track of time." He walked into Max's office. "Hey Pops!"

Max was on the phone and raised his hand signaling he was on the phone. "I'll let you know Frank but it sounds like a great idea."

He hit the end button and looked at his son with a huge smile. "That was Frank Morris; you'll never guess who called him?"

Eddie furrowed his eyes. "Who?"

"The producers of the TV show Dance the night away."

"The TV show?"

"Yes I just said that, what other show has that title?"

"What do they want?"

"They want you son, they're casting for next season, and you're one of their choices."

"I don't know any of the dances especially ballroom and whatever else they dance."

Max chuckled. "Aren't you taking classes or lessons with Loren? She could help you plus be your partner, that's a show where the celebrities pick their own dancing partners remember? I think it would be good for your career to join the show."

"I don't know if Loren would even consider it."

"Why? Isn't she doing it now?"

Eddie sighed heavily. "I'm not sure what she'll do now."

Max furrowed his eyes. "Why what did you do?"

Eddie sat in the nearest chair and leaned back. "Geez why do you assume I did something wrong? Nothing bad Pops." He took a deep breathe. "I… I kissed her."

"You what? Now you see what I mean?"

"I don't know how it happened, we started to argue and next thing I know I was kissing her."

Max furrowed his forehead. "What did Loren do?"

"That's what's so weird, she walked away without saying anything, and for a moment I thought she'd slap me."

"Son this isn't like you, what's going on?"

Eddie ran his hands through his hair. "I don't know, I've dated a lot of women, and I've never done anything like this."

"Before you do anything else you need to apologize to Loren, you had no right and you know how she feels about you! That's no way to win a case with her."

"I know Pops, believe me I haven't felt right since it happened but you know what?"

Eddie looked at Max very seriously. "I don't regret it, I felt something I've never felt before, I can't explain it, since the day we met I can't get her off my mind, it's weird you know."

Max shook his head slightly and mumbled. "I think you'll know pretty soon what's happening."

Eddie kept talking. "Right now I better apologize for what I did."

"Take care of it son, and let me know what you want to do regarding that dance show, because Frank needs an answer soon."

"I will Pops if Loren agrees to be my partner than I guess I'll do it."

He got up and left. Max shook his head. "I wonder if he realizes he's in love."

Grace walked in. "Can you sign these order forms for me?"

Max smiled and did as asked. Grace bit her lower lip wondering if she should ask. "Hmmm Max I hope it's ok to speak up?"

"Sure what's wrong?"

"I was in the back getting merchandise for the bar the other night and I caught Sofia in the back area, I asked what she wanted and she took off, she's creepy, thought you and Eddie ought to know."

"Ugh that's all we need right now, thanks Grace, I'll have a camera placed in the back area, I told Paul to get one started back there, now I'll make sure he does."

Grace smiled and walked back to the bar area. "Do it soon boss."

Meanwhile…

Loren had just gotten out of the shower when Mel walked in with several suitcases. "You didn't waste any time did you?"

"I told you I was ready to leave a while ago, I still have a few things to bring here but I can do it another day."

"How did you parents react?"

"Lisa started with her infamous sermons and daddy was happy for me or should I say us."

Loren walked towards one of the rooms. "You can use this room."

"What about your office?"

Loren walked towards the end of the small dining room area. "I will use this corner; I don't need that huge room."

"Did you tell Nora and Laura?"

"No need to tell them, mom told me I could make changes in this apartment if I wanted too and I want my best friend here all of the time."

"Are you ok?" Mel walked towards her.

Loren sighed heavily. "I honestly don't know, I didn't expect Eddie to kiss me the way he did."

"Come on Loren you and I are always honest with each other, he's crazy about you."

Loren finally looked at her best friend, Mel noticed her demeanor. "I wouldn't lie to you Lo, he's seriously into you, and I think it's his way of showing you how he feels."

"He had no right to do that."

"You've been getting on his nerves with your attitude and here we are now, he couldn't take it anymore Lo." She slightly giggled.

"A kiss should be something a couple longs for and something they both want, you don't do what he did!"

Mel bit her lower lip. "Omg was it you know."

Loren rolled her eyes, she knew her best friend would come up with some weird theory. "What Mel?! Say it!"

"I could tell tongues were involved."

"Omg Melissa how could you say that?" Loren was mortified.

"Hey I saw the whole thing remember? No one told me." Mel positioned herself in a romantic pose. "It was a beautiful kiss and I know you felt it."

"How can I feel something I didn't expect or anticipate? He kissed me without warning."

"So now what? Are you going to confront him? After all you are giving him personal attention with your classes."

"I don't know Mel I guess we will talk about it eventually." She turned towards her best friend. "Please don't tell anyone what you saw tonight."

Mel sighed. "Just do me a huge favor?"

Loren rolled her eyes. "Now what?"

"Don't get mad at him, you're so lucky to have America's sexist rock star very into you."

Loren didn't respond and walked towards the kitchen. "I'm making some tea, do you want some?"

"Sure let's celebrate our first night as roomies with tea."

Meanwhile…..

A few days later Eddie showed up at Loren's studio, he wasn't sure how things would play out but he had to finally face her, he walked in and she was talking to several parents after a few minutes they left and Loren finally turned to acknowledge Eddie.

"You're early."

"I know I need to talk to you."

Loren stood there in front of him without saying a word; she nodded indicating he should say whatever it was he had too.

"Listen first of all I want to apologize for the other night, I had no right to kiss you, I don't know what came over me."

Loren stood quietly in front of him with a very serious look and wondering if he was going to elaborate on the one and only comment he said before kissing her, but that would probably encourage him more, so she responded. "Apology accepted, now we can get started?"

"Wait I'm not done." Loren avoided making eye contact and asked. "Now what?"

"I'm sure you're familiar with the show Dance the night away? The producers called my dad and they want me on the show for their next season, and I was hoping you'd help me and…." He stopped and he felt nervous but he knew he had to ask. "Would you be my partner?"

Loren furrowed her eyes. "You mean that TV show that's on every Friday night?" Loren didn't want him to see how excited she was on the inside.

"Yes we get to pick our dancing partners and I think you qualify to be my partner."

Loren sat down for a while. "I don't know, that would mean we'd have to rehearse every day in the evenings after my morning classes."

"Yes and that can be part of the classes you give me, I mean include them as we rehearse, I hope you'll say yes, otherwise I'll turn them down."

"Why? It's a great opportunity for you and your career."

"It is but I have no idea how to dance and you're the only one I know that can dance and the one that can help me, I hope you'll say yes Loren, and I would be graeful if you'd join me for the show."

"Do you need an answer now?"

"If you can otherwise I'll call my father and tell him to ask them to wait."

"I don't know Eddie, I hate being the center of attention but I'll let you know tonight."

"That's fair enough."

"Let's get started."

Loren instructed him what to do and she took her cell phone out of her bag and called her mom. After several minutes she was off the phone and walked back to find Eddie doing as he was instructed.

"I'll help you with the show Eddie." She bit her lower lip. "I'll be your partner."

He couldn't hide how excited he was and flashed a huge smile at her. "Thanks Loren I have a feeling it'll be fun and I can finally dance."

"I want you to understand this will be strictly business Eddie, the moment you cross that line I'm out." Her look was stern and she added. "And let me know when we need to start rehearsing and what type of dances we'll be doing."

He sighed feeling slightly disappointed. "I should know by tomorrow."

The following day Eddie had a list of the dances they'd need to rehearse for. Ballroom dancing, tango, salsa and they would be able to pick the last one. He stopped by to see Loren at her studio and handed her the sheet.

Loren looked at the list and smiled, these would be so easy to do, and they were up her alley. "These are all very simple and tons of fun, and I'm sure you'll catch on pretty well Eddie."

They started to rehearse a week later, the show would premiere in 8 weeks and they had to be ready.

Loren began with the tango, slowly teaching Eddie the steps to this romantic piece, she could tell Eddie was nervous but he was catching on very well, holding her so close made him feel nervous and sweaty. He was Eddie Duran for crying out loud, what was happening he wondered.

A few weeks later they started the ball room dance, she could tell Eddie was enjoying it even though he had claimed he had no idea how to even handle ballroom but he was able to do it and keep up with all of the steps. After a month Eddie had mastered the tango and doing the ballroom dance came to him with so much ease. Loren was enjoying it very much because she was able to put into practice all of the dances she had been taught since she was a little girl.

A few weeks later Eddie had mastered the ballroom dance. Now it was time to learn the salsa. Loren wanted to make sure he'd understand the steps. "You will start with your left foot and place it forward." She demonstrated how it was done. "You'll need to rock your body weight forward on your left foot, now swing your hips as you shift your body weight to help you add style to your salsa dance. "Ok let's try it." Once more Loren demonstrated how she did it and Eddie caught on pretty quickly, time flew as they moved swiftly around the dance floor. Loren stopped and faced him. Eddie's smile was huge. "That was a great two hours and thanks because I think I could actually win this."

"I'm sure you can win because you're doing great Eddie, now we'll need to practice the salsa all week and then we can go over the last dance we'll be performing, and you selected the cha cha."

"I can't wait, thanks again Loren."

"You should be proud of yourself Eddie, you're really doing great."

Eddie smiled and left, jumping into his car and driving home.

He arrived home to find Ian passed out on his couch; he shook his head and smiled. "Hey Ian it's time to get up and leave, it's pretty late."

Ian yawned. "It's about time mate."

"I had another amazing week of rehearsals with Loren, she's amazing Ian, she's beautiful and…"

Ian stopped him. "I get it mate, she's all that wrapped into one package."

Eddie sat down. "I'm having so much fun Ian, I can't remember when I was this happy and excited because I know I'll see her later in the evening and be with her for two plus hours, you should see us do the tango, she's so close to me I'm afraid she'll hear my heart beating and figure out how I feel."

Ian sat listening to him go on and on about the time he spends rehearsing with Loren. "Well I hope you're ready to finally admit it."

"Admit what?" Eddie looked at his best friend wondering what he was talking about. "What do you mean?"

"You know exactly what I mean! Have you realized you've falling in love?"

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