Chapter 10 - Pushing Away

Thanks guys for the reviews! Making up for the past days, so here is chapter 10! How do you want them to get together? It has to be this week, a week before the Big Show.

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Loren's POV

I ran as fast as I could to my car. What the hell did I do? Calm down, it was nothing, it was just a kiss on the cheek, right? He wouldn't take it as anything more, oh God I hoped so. I like Eddie, but being more than friend? Nahh I don't think so. By the way, he would never want me. I'm just like he said, a close friend. Someone he felt comfortable with, and he was the same to me. But why did he make me blush? Why did I feel electric shocks when we touched? Ughh my head was a mess. I hope I didn't ruin what we had with that kiss.. I don't want thinks to get awkward. I really needed some Mighty Mel advice. So I drove to her house.

''Hey Loren, how are you doing now in LA?'' Lisa greeted me, when she opened the door.

''Hello Lisa, I'm fine, I'm getting used to it. I hope I didn't bother you.'' I answered.

''That's good to hear, but Loren you know you're always welcome here. Melissa is in her room.'' Lisa smiled warmly at me. After telling Mel the truth about her past, she became really nice. It kinda sucked for Melissa that her biological mom Beth didn't want anything to do with her.
I barged into Mel's room, to find her laying on her bed on her laptop.

''Hey Lo!'' she said surprised when she saw me.

''Hee Mel..'' I sighed when I sat down at her bed. Melissa looked a little worried at me. ''You know what day it is today..'' Melissa thought for a while, but shrugged her shoulders, not knowing what I meant. '''I went to Eddie.'' I looked at the ground.

''OMG how could I forget! What happened?'' Mel yelled out almost jumping off her bed. She was still skeptical about my friendship with Eddie, but after her conversation with Eddie, they both cooled down a bit.

''Well, we wrote the start of the duet, we were just hanging out and it was really nice, but then Chloe came. She said some things to me and Eddie lost it. He smashed his glass against the ground and shouted at Chloe to get out. Then we cleaned the room, and we played at the piano. Then I had to go, so we hugged, but I ran back to him and kissed him on..''

''YOU DID WHAT!'' Mel yelled wide eyed. Her mouth dropped and she was staring at me in shock.

''I kissed him on the CHEEK Mel!''

''Oh...'' she said calming down a bit.

''Yeah, it's just that I'm afraid that it will ruin our friendship. But it was just a friendly kiss right?'' I asked clenching the covers of her bed.

Mel looked a little skeptical. ''Was it Lo? Are you sure it was just a friendly kiss?''

''Of course, I don't see Eddie like that, it's.. ugh I don't know.'' I fell down on her bed. Pulling a pillow on my face. I had this weird feeling in my stomach. What is happening?

''Are you falling for Eddie, Loren?'' Melissa asked sounding really serious. I looked up at her, and she was looking really concerned.

''No Mel, I'm not falling for Eddie!''

''Oke good, maybe you should stay away from him for a while.''

''What! Why?'' I asked shocked. ''I don't want to stay away from him! He is my friend!''

''Well, that way you won't start to fall for him, or do you want to fall for Eddie?''

I sighed. ''Mel I am not falling for Eddie, I needed some Mighty Mel advice. I needed to know if I had ruined our friendship, nothing more.'' Mel nodded at me. ''And if I stay away from him, he would think that I'm mad at him or something like that. I don't want that!''

''Oke I get that Lo, just be careful oke?'' Mel finally said. I nodded at her. ''I will Mel.''

''But when are you going to open up to me Mel?'' I asked her. She looked a little confused, but I knew that she knew where I was going. ''You still have feelings for Ian!'' I simply stated.

''NEVER TALK ABOUT THAT! AND I DIDN'T JUST HAVE FEELINGS FOR HIM, I LOVED HIM!'' Mel screamed. I saw the tears in her eyes. ''Melissa you can't shut your feelings out like that!.'' I said. ''Because I can tell that Ian is still in to you!''

''He is not Lo! Trust me, if he was still in to me, he would've showed it. The only thing he does right now is flirting whit every one. He was hitting on you on your first day!.'' Mel said gritting her teeth. I knew that she still loved him, I wanted to help my best friend, and I had the perfect plan for it.

''He tries to get you out of his head. But it has only been a month since you guys broke up! How long did you guys dated?''

Mel blinked a few times before answering me. ''We dated for five months... last month had to be our half year anniversary.'' She had tears in her eyes and my heart ached for her. I just pulled her into a hug and comforted her. I had to get Ian and Melissa back together.

When I went home, I saw my mom making dinner. ''Hey sweetie, how was your day with Eddie?''

''Hey mom! It was okay, we wrote the start of the duet.''

''Okay.. hmmm that doesn't sound too promising.'' my mom said. ''Come on, sit down.'' So I sat down telling her everything that happened. ''Whoah, that Chloe sounds awful!.'' my mom said when I finished. ''Poor Eddie.'' ''Yeah he really doesn't know how to get rid of her.'' I said.
''I just hope that you're careful Loren.'' my mom said a little concerned. I didn't know what se meant. ''What do you mean mom?''
''I mean, that Eddie had a temper, the fact that you managed to calm him down, doesn't mean that he won't snap at you.'' she said softly. I knew that she meant it well, but I hated it when someone said anything about Eddie. ''Mom, why do you sound like Melissa?'' I asked getting angry. ''Since when is Melissa the wise one?'' My mom asked chuckling.

''Mom I'm serious!''

''Oke oke, I don't know. It's just that Max told me a lot of things about Eddie, and it seems like he is still grieving. I don't want you to get involved in any trouble.''

''What trouble? Mom what are you talking about? What did Max tell you about Eddie?'' I asked confused. My mom shook her head, not wanting to tell me anything.

''Okay fine! I will get the answer myself.'' I said standing up. I walked to my room and sat down on my bed. Pulling out my phone I thought about the consequences, but I didn't care. What kind of trouble was she talking about? I looked for Eddie's number and pressed dial. Eddie picked up immediately.

''Hello?''

His raw voice, tickled my ear and I felt like I couldn't breath. What was I suppose to say now? He Eddie, your dad told my mom about you getting into trouble, what kind of trouble is she talking about? No I wasn't going to say that! So I decided that there was one option left.

I hang up.

''Aaaaaaaaah'' I screamed into my pillow. Why did I hung up, why did I call in the first place, what would he think of me? My phone rang, I looked at the caller ID and saw that it was Eddie. I didn't pick up, and let it go to voicemail. Eddie called again and again, until my phone finally stopped ringing. Ugh Monday was going to be so awkward!

Eddie's POV

I was staring at my phone in my hand. Confused as hell. Why did Loren call me, and why did she hang up as soon as I said hello? I tried to call her but she didn't pick up. I was still kinda shocked from the kiss. In a good way though. My heart had skipped a beat as soon as I felt her lips on my skin. There was nothing I wanted to do more in that moment, than to turn my head away and kiss her lips. I shook my head in disbelief. How could I think like that? She was my friend, I couldn't think that we were more. I can't ruin this friendship.

I was sitting at the piano, playing some random notes. I hoped that things weren't going to be awkward this Monday. My phone rang, and I picked up immediately thinking it was Loren. Unfortunately it was Jake.

''Hey man, where have you been?'' Jake asked.

''Hey, I've been busy.''

''Writing music I hope?'' Jake asked hopefully.

''Yeah Jake, I have been writing, but it's not done yet.'' I sighed.

''Oke take your time, but you know the label, they're breathing down my neck.'' Jake stated.

''I know, so now you have to breath down my neck.''

''I'm just doing my job, but hey can you come by the office tomorrow.'' He asked.

''Yeah, I think I can get that song ready for recording by then.'' I said.

''That's great Eduardo! I will see you tomorrow then.'' Jake said happy.

''Bye Jake.'' I sighed and hung up. It was always work with Jake. He needed to slow down a bit. I went to work on the song I had showed Loren. Young Volcanoes, I finished the last parts of it and saw that Loren hadn't called again. I sighed a little disappointed.

Loren's POV

Waking up on Monday was never that hard. I really hoped that my plan for Ian and Melissa would work out. I only needed Eddie's help with it, please let things be normal between us. I was wearing a short sleeved sundress. It had a simple crème top, the skirt was crème with red flowers and a black belt. I stepped into my crème flats and straightened my hair. I put on some light make up and walked to the kitchen.

My mom had already left for work, so I made some breakfast and headed to school. I needed to talk to Eddie before we had out psychology class. Ms. James had switched with Mr. Ronalds so now our first class on Monday was psychology instead of pre calculus. I didn't mind though, it was actually perfect for my plan.

I saw Eddie stepping out of his car, when I arrived at school. I stepped out quickly and ran after him. ''Eddie!'' He turned around at my voice, and as soon as he saw me, his facial expressions changed to excited, but soon faded to confused. I stopped and was surprised. Why did he frown at me like that? Oh wait.. I had called him and hung up.. oops..

''Hey Lo!'' Eddie smiled at me, but I could still see the confusing in his eyes. However he called me Lo, that was a good sign right?

''Hee, uhmm I wanted to talk to you about something.''

''Oh.'' He was still frowning.

''It's about..'' I started

''It's al right Lo, I get it if you want to stay away from me for a while.'' Eddie interrupted me. I saw the hurt in his eyes.

''What?'' I asked wide eyed. ''Eddie what are you talking about? I don't want to stay away from you!''

He looked relieved at me. ''But what do you want to talk about then?''

''I wanted to ask for a favor.. It's about Melissa and Ian.'' I said looking at him. ''But why did you think that I wanted to stay away from you?''

He scratched the back of his head, so I knew he was nervous. ''Uhmm, because.. you know... when you called me Saturday.''

''Yeah about that..'' I started, thinking about what to say. ''Uhm have you ever heard of butt dialing?''

''Yeah I think so, why?'' Eddie asked, he didn't get where I was going. I thought it was kinda cute.

''Well, I was sitting on my phone, and it might called you accidentally. So I didn't call you, my butt did.'' I said smirking a bit, I had to admit, it was believable, right?

''Aaah.'' A smirk was forming on his lips. ''What a shame, that would've been a very sexy conversation.'' He winked at me and I couldn't help but to blush. I tried my hardest to hide it with my hair, but Eddie softly brushed my hair back.

''So, what kind of favor includes Melissa and Ian?'' Eddie asked the curiosity evident on his face.

''Well, Melissa, she is going to kill me if she finds out that I told you this. But she still loves Ian..'' I stated carefully.

Eddie looked shocked at me. ''You probably won't believe this, but Ian never got over Melissa. He tries to, but he keeps failing. He just can't get over her.''

I looked excited at Eddie, but is faded when I remembered my talk with Mel. ''How are you so sure of that? Melissa believes that he doesn't care.'' I asked.

''Sometimes I hear him in the middle of the night, listening to Anthem Lights song: Can't get over you.'' He answered, I could see that he felt bad for his friend. ''The acoustic version, and then I hear him cry until he falls asleep. The next day he wakes up like nothing had happened. He doesn't know that I know this.'' Eddie added a little sad.

I felt really bad for Ian now, it must be hard to see that the one you love doesn't want you anymore. ''Aaww poor Ian, Melissa gets mad every time I bring up her relationship with Ian. She tries to get him out of her system by simply not thinking about him. But I know that she can't, she just loves the guy.'' I said feeling bad for both.

''Yeah it sucks to see them like that. Ian tried to apologize, but Melissa is so stubborn. The thing is that I honestly can't blame her, I would've been mad too. It's just that I know that Ian never meant to hurt her.'' Eddie said frowning a little.

''That's why I need you to help me get them back together.'' I said.

''Wait, what?'' How are you planning on doing that? Eddie asked in disbelief. ''Phil, Tyler and I tried everything, even Adrianna and Kim tried, but nothing!''

Now I got why Melissa didn't like Adrianna, because she had tried to get her and Ian back together. I started to like Adrianna even more now.
''Oh, don't worry! You have to work with Melissa for that assignment right? And I have to work with Ian.'' I started.

''Using psychology, Lo you're a genius! A freaking genius.'' Eddie said smiling brightly.

''Why thank you Mr. Duran, now this is the plan.'' We walked into the school talking and working everything out. When we arrived at the classroom Eddie gave me a wink and went to sit down. Mel was already sitting and she looked at me giving me a skeptical look. I shrugged my shoulders and sat down next to her.

''Oke class, which team has at least started at that assignment?'' Mr. Ronalds said as he closed the door. Nobody answered, so Mr. Ronald sighed deeply. ''You guys know that the due date is this Friday? I expect all the assignment then, and please don't come with excuses.
''M. Ronalds said warningly. ''You guys can work now on your assignment.''

I turned to face Ian. This was the start, please let it work. Melissa had walked over to sit next to Eddie.
''Okay so we need to write an assignment about some typical things in the human nature.'' Ian said. ''So shoot.'' I looked a little dumbfounded at him. ''Are you serious now? You can come up with ideas too, you lazy head.''

''Ugh, I don't want to work, can't you just make this assignment, I will pay you!'' Ian said pouting.

''Come on, big baby, you can do it! I chuckled. ''You know Melissa kinda expected you to do this.'' I said starting my plan to at least let them talk to each other.

''What?'' Ian said sitting up straight. ''I can work too if that's what she's implicating!''

''Well show it then!'' I said. ''What is something typical about the human nature?''

''Love, it is the best feeling in the world, and at the same time it can cause the worst pain. Still we all keep seeking for it.'' Ian said softly, staring at Melissa.

''That's so true, I think we have found our subject Ian.'' I said softly. He nodded and looked very sad. ''You know that she still loves you right?'' I asked. Ian looked at me shooking his head. ''She doesn't, I screwed up big time.''

''That's not true! She still loves you, it's just that she is so freaking stubborn.'' I said trying to comfort him. ''She can't get you out of her system, she thinks that not thinking about you will help. But no, it's following her all the time.''

''I don't know Loren.'' Ian said, his voice was low. ''She made clear that she didn't want anything to do with me anymore. I tried to forget her, but going out and hooking up with random strangers, it just didn't feel right. No girl has ever made me feel like Melissa.'' Ian's voice was a little shaky and I knew that he was hurting. ''Then why don't you say this to her?'' I asked. ''Trust me, I tried, she is exactly like you said. so freaking stubborn.'' Ian answered. ''It's what I like so much about her. How unique she is.''

''Then I want you to trust me Ian.'' I said softly. ''I am going to make sure that Mel give you another chance, even if it's the last thing I do. Ian smiled weakly at me, but nodded his head. ''Thanks Loren, good luck with that. But I really appreciate it that you're willing to help. Even if I know that it's doomed.'' He looked a little embarrassed as he continued. ''Sorry for hitting on you on you first day. I didn't really give a good impression. It's just who I am, but Mel, she changed me so much.'' Ian's voice sounded so sad at the end. I put my hand on his shoulder and squeezed it a little. ''Don't worry Ian, it's oke.'' I looked over at Eddie to see how everything was going there. Unfortunately Melissa looked like she was about to commit a crime.

Eddie's POV

Melissa sat down next to me, we had to pick a subject first. ''So Duran, any ideas?'' she asked sounding a little bored. I knew that she still didn't like the idea of us working together. But at least we could be in the same room without starting World War 3. That conversation we had wasn't really special, but is was enough to clear some clouds.

''I'm still thinking, do you have something special in mind Sanders?'' I asked, still calling her Sanders. It was something we would probably always do.

''It has to be about something typical about the human nature.'' Melissa said thinking. ''You want to know what I'm thinking about?'' she asked, but she wasn't really asking cause she continued without waiting for me to answer. ''How we could hate something so much, but as the same time love it and not being able to live without it. Even though we know that it's not good for us.'' She said as she looked at Loren and Ian. Her gaze stilled at Ian and she was staring at him, hurt evident on her face. Well that was easy, she started it herself.

''You know that he still loves you right?'' I asked carefully.

''He doesn't love me.'' Melissa said scoffing. ''He loves to go from girl to girl, proving to himself that he could get anyone.''

''Melissa! That's not true! You haven't heard him cry himself to sleep. He still does Melissa!''

Melissa's eyes where wide open and she was staring in shock at me. ''Did you just call me Melissa?''

''Of course that's the only thing you notice! I said it to get it through your thick skull! Ian never got over you!'' I said firmly.

''Yeah right. That's why he hitted on Loren on her first day for God sake!''

''Mel please! Be reasonable for a minute, he was really drunk. I was too and I swear I regret that day. Every day I wish that I never went to that party!'' I sighed at her. I was losing the little patience I had. Melissa was stubborn as hell and I couldn't deal with it for a long time.

''Shut up Eddie! You don't know what you're talking about!'' Melissa's eyes where shooting fire.

I looked over at Loren ad saw that she was looking concerned in our direction. Melissa noticed and her eyes widened when she realized what was going on. Unfortunately she got the wrong idea.

''You bastard!'' she yelled at Ian. ''Using Loren and Eddie to talk to me?!'' The whole class went silent and looked at Melissa.

''What!'' Ian said surprised. ''What are you talking about, mate what is this?''

''Mel calm down.'' Loren said softly. ''It wasn't Ian's idea, I was the one who talked to Eddie, to make you admit that you still love Ian, and I talked to Ian to make him admit that he still loves you.'' She looked apologizing at Ian. ''Mel, Ian didn't know anything about this.''

''That's true.'' I said standing by Loren. ''We tried to help you guys really.''

''Mel, you know how many times I tried to talk to you. But you keep pushing me away.'' Ian said pleading. ''Please you know that I was drunk, I'm really sorry Mel!''

Melissa looked shocked between Loren, Ian and me. I could see that she felt a little betrayed. Because Loren handled behind her back, but Loren did what she thought was the best for her best friend. It was the only reason why I played along, because I knew it would help Ian. Melissa didn't take it that way, she was furious.

''Get it into your head Ian!'' she yelled, I could see the tears in her eyes. ''I don't care, you can blame it on the alcohol as much as you want, but I don't blame you anymore. Believe me I understand.'' Ian looked confused at her, but there was a little hope in his eyes.

''Yes I Understand,,, That You're An Asshole By Nature!'' Melissa hissed in anger, tears streaming down her face. With those words she had crashed what was left from Ian's heart. He was staring in shock at Melissa as she made her way out of the classroom. Loren gave me a look, I nodded at her and with that she ran after Melissa.

Ian was blinking his tears away and sat down on his chair slowly. He whispered, his voice barely noticeable.

''I lost her mate, I really lost her.''

Aaaaaaw I feel so bad for Ian! I want to start with Leddie. So does anyone has an idea? And what about Ian and Melissa? Let me know because I have an idea about what happens next, but I don't know how to get them together! Thanks so much for reviewing/following/favouriting! I love you!

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