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Previously: Eddie has just dropped Loren of at her last night at work.
Eddie drops Loren off and heads home to get ready for his dinner with Max.
Loren walks into the café and clocks in.
Loren's Thoughts: 5 more hours. I can do this. Why didn't I just call and say that I couldn't come in. Oh yeah, because that is a lie. I can do this. 5 hours of work. What could go wrong?
Loren was torn from her thoughts when her boss told her to wait on a customer sitting in the corner booth. Loren obeyed his orders and went to help the waiting customer. The café was not very busy, only a few people. After about an hour the café filled with people for the dinner rush. Loren was busy waiting tables to notice the person who walked in. He sat in the back booth in her section. She noticed a man sitting in the back with his hood up. She knew it wasn't Eddie because this man looked a lot older. Loren walked over to him.
Loren: Hello sir, what can I get for you
The Man: A second chance?
Loren: Trent? What are you doing here?
Trent: I just wanted to see you. I miss you.
Loren: I can't do this right now. I'm working.
Trent: Just sit down for a second please?
Loren: *Whispering* I told you I didn't want to see you anymore.
Trent: Loren Please?
Loren: *Ignoring his pleas* Just answer one question. Why did you leave me?
Trent: I wasn't ready to be a dad. I never got to live life for myself. I didn't think I could handle it.
Loren: *Silent*
Trent: I am so sorry Loren. I know now that it was my biggest mistake.
Loren: * Crying*
Trent: I am sorry
Loren: *whispers* Just please leave
Trent: Loren..
Loren: *Still whispering* If you care about me at all just leave me alone. Please
Just as Loren finished talking Eddie walked into the café in his disguise. He noticed Loren crying while talking to and older man in the corner. He walks over to her with nothing but concern.
Eddie: Hey
Loren: *Hugs him tightly*
Eddie: Are you okay? Who is this?
Loren: Eddie this is my so called father Trent.
Eddie: what? Why is he here?
Loren: He came the night of my concert and tried to talk to me. I told him to leave me alone and I guess he cannot take no for an answer.
Eddie: Why didn't you tell me he came to your concert?
Loren: you were already dealing with so much I did not want to add to your pile.
Eddie: Babe. You can always talk to me no matter what I'm dealing with.
Loren: Thanks.
Loren turns back toward Trent who was staring at them.
Loren: Will you please just leave?
Trent: Yeah I will leave, but here is my card if you change your mind.
Loren: highly unlikely
Trent: Bye Loren. I love you.
Loren watched as he left the café. She turned to Eddie and hugged him tightly once more.
Eddie: Do you want to leave? You can come with Pop and Me?
Loren: No, its okay. I want you two to have some alone time.
Eddie: Are you sure?
Loren: yeah. Plus I only have about an hour left. I might go to the penthouse after I get off. Is that okay?
Eddie: Of course it is okay.
Loren: Okay well have fun. I have to get back to work. I love you. *Kisses Eddie's cheek*
Eddie: I love you too.
Eddie leaves to go to dinner with his dad. Loren begins to wait tables again like nothing happened. After the dinner rush left things began to calm down once again. There were only a few people left in the café. Loren's boss let her go early since they weren't very busy. They hugged Loren and wished her luck in her future career. Loren would miss working there.
Loren called her Mom and asked her to pick her up since she left her car at Eddie's. Nora picked her up and drove her to Eddie's penthouse. On the way there Loren explained to Nora everything that had happened with Trent that day.
Nora: I cannot believe he would do that!
Loren: He told me why he left.
Nora: What did he say?
Loren: He said he was not ready to be a father. He said that he hadn't done anything for himself. He needed to accomplish his dreams. He said he wasn't ready to take care of me. He needed to do things for himself first. *Loren began to tear up*
Nora: oh baby. I am so sorry. He is so selfish.
Loren: Yeah but the thing is he didn't care that he hurt me. He just said he now realizes what a big mistake he made. He doesn't understand what he has done to me.
Nora: It's okay Loren. Karma will get him. Don't let him get to you. I will ALWAYS be here for you no matter what. Okay?
Loren: I know mom. I love you.
Nora: I love you too.
They arrive at the penthouse.
Nora: Are you going to follow me home.
Loren: No, I will be home soon, but I want to work on some music in the quiet. Eddie is out with Max. I just want to be alone. So I can think you know?
Nora: Okay sweetie. Just be careful and call me if you need anything.
Loren: I will. I love you mom.
Nora: I love you too Loren.
Nora leaves Lorena t Eddie's penthouse and goes home.
Loren walks into the building and greets Jeffery.
Loren: Hello Jeffery, how are you this evening?
Jeffery: I am very well Ms. Tate. Mr. Duran is not in right now.
Loren: I know. I am just going to grab my guitar.
Jeffery: Oh Mr. Duran told me to give you this (Hands Loren an envelope.)
Loren: Thank you Jeffery I hope you have a great night.
Jeffery: You too Ms. Tate.
Loren gets into to elevator and opens the envelope. In the envelope she finds two notes and a key. She reads the first note from Eddie. "Hey Lo, I just wanted to say that I love you. You will be moving in with me soon. Therefore, I decided to get you a key made. I love you Lo. I will be home soon. Xoxo Eddie." Loren looks at the key. Eddie had it painted blue with their initials on it. Loren then opened the second note. It was from Max. "Hello Loren, Eddie told me about your "Father" showing up again. I am so sorry he keeps putting you through this. I just wanted to tell you that I see you as my own daughter. Hopefully one day you will be my daughter. I just wanted to tell you that anyone who can't see how great you are is an idiot. I love you Loren, with love, Max." Loren smiles as she reaches Eddie's door and walks in. Loren runs up stairs to change out of her work clothes. She comes back down and grabs her guitar. Loren walks back out of the building and gets into her car. She drives to her spot and sits down beside the tree. Loren opens her notebook and begins to strum her guitar. She doesn't know what she is playing. She just keeps strumming. After a few minutes of just playing her guitar Loren feels at ease. Loren sits there admiring the view. She takes in all of its beauty. Loren's stomach begins to growl. She decides to call Eddie.
*Dials his number*
Eddie: Hey Lo.
Loren: Hey are you and Max still at the restaurant?
Eddie: Yeah why?
Loren: Can I join you. I am starving.
Eddie: Of course.
Loren: Okay. I'll see you in a few minutes. I love you too
Eddie: Okay, I Love you too
Loren hangs up the phone. She stands up and brushes the dirt off of her legs. She grabs her guitar and walks down the hill to her car. She gets in and drives to the restaurant. Once she arrives she walks in and looks for Eddie and Max. She finally finds them in the back if the restaurant.
Eddie: Hey Beautiful!
Max: Hey Loren!
Loren: hey guys! Sorry to interrupt your dinner.
Max: You are not interrupting. I'm glad you are here.
Loren: thanks Max.
Max: So did you get our letters?
Loren: *Kisses Max's Cheek before she sits down* Yes I did, thank you.
Max: I meant every word.
Loren: * kisses Eddie's cheek*
Eddie: As did I.
Loren: thank you both. I don't know what I would do if I did not have the Duran boys in my corner.
Max: Lucky for you, you will never have to find out.
Loren: Awe, good because I would be lost without you two!
Eddie: We would be lost without you too!
The waiter comes and takes Loren's order.
Max: So did you just get off work?
Loren: No, I got off about 2 hours ago. I needed some time to think and be alone. I was up on the hill when my stomach started to growl.
Max: Oh, are you feeling better now that you have had time to think.
Loren: Actually I am. I took my guitar and just played for a while and it helped me relax.
Max: I'm glad.
Eddie: Me too. Did you write a new song?
Loren: No, I just cleared my head. However, I do have a new song I am playing at my graduation. I already cleared it with my principal.
Eddie: Can I hear it?
Loren: you will hear it this weekend. It is a surprise for my mom, don't tell her. Max please make her bring a lot of tissues.
Max: Will do. What's the song about?
Loren: It is about her. Actually I wrote it thanking her for all that she has done for me and how much I love her.
Max: I am sure she will love it.
Loren: I know she will. What I'm worried about is her crying and making me cry.
Max: *Chuckles* you truly are a great daughter.
Loren: Thank you Max.
Max: Has Eddie showed you the song he wrote for his mom?
Loren: No. Eddie?
Eddie: I was going to show you, eventually…
Loren: Eventually?
Eddie: Yeah, it just hurts a lot to remember her. It feels like I'm losing her all over again.
Loren: Oh Eddie, I am so sorry. You don't have to show me if it hurts that bad.
Max: Son, you need to put that song out there. It is so beautiful.
Eddie: I will Dad with time.
Loren's food arrives. They finish their meal with small talk, nothing important.
When they get ready to leave Max pays for dinner, he kisses Loren goodbye and gives Eddie a hug. Eddie walks Loren to her car and kisses her.
Eddie: I feel like I haven't seen you all day!
Loren: I was with you almost all afternoon.
Eddie: But that was work!
Loren: I know, but you still got to see me. *Chuckles*
Eddie: I missed you!
Loren: I missed you too *Kisses Eddie's lips*
Eddie: I love you
Loren: *Kisses him again* I love you too
Eddie: Don't leave
Loren: I have school in the morning. And I am not staying in a parking lot all night.
Eddie: *chuckles* I wish we could just be together all the time.
Loren: we will soon
Eddie: I know but soon isn't soon enough.
Loren: Do you want to come over? You can help me with my homework?
Eddie: Is your mom okay with that?
Loren: yeah as long as I am in bed by midnight.
Eddie: Okay
Eddie helps Loren get into her car before he walks over to his. He follows her all the way home. When they arrive at Loren's house he jumps out of his car to open Loren's door for her.
Loren: Why are you so sweet?
Eddie: I was raised right
Loren: *chuckles* And I am glad you were.
Eddie takes Loren's hand and walks her into her house.
Nora: Hey sweetie. *Hugs Loren* Hey Eddie * hugs Eddie*
Loren: Hey mom. Is it okay if Eddie stays for a while?
Nora: that is fine with me. I may go over and stay with Max. Eddie you can spend the night here if you want to keep Loren company?
Eddie: I would love to Nora.
Nora: Great. Loren, I will see you tomorrow after school. Bye I love you
Loren: Bye mom I love you too!
Eddie: Bye Nora
Nora: Bye Eddie
Nora leaves Eddie and Loren for the night and head to Max's apartment.
Loren: Okay rock star. I am going to change into some PJ's.
Eddie: Okay. I think I have some extra clothes in my car. I am going to look.
Loren: Okay
Eddie goes out to his car and grabs a pair of basketball shorts and a t-shirt. Loren walks into her room and puts on her pajama pants and a tank top. Once they both change they sit on the living room floor. Loren begins to work on her homework.
Eddie: Do you need some help?
Loren: Nope. I am actually almost done. All I have is a few more math problems.
Eddie: Ewe I hate math.
Loren: You and me both.
Eddie: *Chuckles*
After a few minutes Loren finishes her homework.
Eddie: What do you want to do now?
Loren: I just want to lay here in your arms.
Eddie: Sounds perfect to me.
Loren leans up and kisses Eddie. She pulls him close to her. They remain in that position until they need a break for air. Eddie looks into Loren's big beautiful brown eyes and sees nothing but love in them. He wraps his arms around her and holds her body close to his.
Eddie: I love you
Loren: I love you more
Eddie: I don't think that is possible.
Loren: We'll see.
Eddie: What are you going to do about it?
Loren: This.
Loren pulls Eddie to her and kisses him with so much love and passion. Eddie feels his heart racing and his stomach is doing back flips. Loren's stomach fills with butterflies. She pulls away from Eddie.
Loren: I won.
Eddie: I don't think so.
Loren: Oh I know so.
Eddie: I guess we will see who wins.
Loren: I feel like this is going to be one very long competition.
Eddie: Forever and Always
Loren: *Kisses Eddie once more*
Eddie: You should go to bed.
Loren: Are you leaving?
Eddie: no
Loren: Well then we should go to bed. Not just me!
Eddie: Fine.
Loren leans in as if she is going to kiss Eddie. Right before their lips meet Loren pulls back and takes off running. Eddie groans and chases after her. He catches her and carries her into her room. He lays her on the bed and tickles her until she gives in and kisses him. She pulls him down on-top of her never breaking their kiss. Loren runs her hand through Eddie's hair. He places one hand on Loren's face and the other on the bed careful not to crush Loren. Eddie pulls away and looks into Loren's eyes. Hey lays down beside her and wraps his arms around her small frame.
Eddie: *Whispers in her ear* I love you
Loren: *Whispers back* I love you more
Eddie: Goodnight
Loren: Night *Kisses Eddie*
The next morning Loren wakes up earlier than usual. She showers and gets dressed. She puts on a peach dress with her blue jean jacket and tall brown boots. She curls her hair and walks out into the kitchen. She decides that she is going to make Eddie breakfast. Eddie wakes up to the smell of pancakes. He uses the bathroom then walks into the kitchen. He sees Loren already dressed for the day.
Eddie: You are up early.
Loren: well good morning sleep head!
Eddie: You look beautiful
Loren: Awe, thank you.
Eddie: You're welcome.
Loren: I made your favorite breakfast.
Eddie: I know it smells delicious.
Loren: Let's eat. I'm starving! Mom and Max should be here soon I invited them to come over for breakfast.
Eddie: Okay
They sit down and begin to eat.
Eddie: Lo, these pancakes are so good!
Loren: I know.
Eddie: You are amazing, you know that?
Loren: *Blushes* Thanks
Max and Nora walk into the house.
Loren: Good Morning Mom! Good Morning Max!
Max: Good Morning Loren, you look beautiful today.
Loren: Thank you.
Nora: Good Morning Sweetie. Breakfast smells good.
Loren: thank you. I made the homemade pancakes.
Nora: Yum!
Max: You are in a good mood this morning Lo.
Loren: Yeah, I just woke up this way.
Max: Well that is good!
Loren: well dig in guys. There is plenty to go around.
Everyone eats breakfast. Loren grabs her books and sits down to study for her calculus Exam.
Eddie: What test do you have today?
Loren: I have my calculus exam.
Eddie: Yuck!
Loren: I know. *Laughing*
Eddie: Is that all?
Loren: Yeah, it is my last exam. Tomorrow I have to go in and clean my locker out and return books. Then, on Friday I have senior breakfast. Then I graduate on Saturday!
Eddie: So Exciting! Do you need help practicing your song?
Loren: Nice try rock star. I think I have it down.
Eddie: Darn! I really want to hear it!
Loren: and you will on Saturday with everyone else.
Eddie: That's not fair.
Loren: *teasing him* awe, you poor baby.
Eddie: *Laughs at Loren*
Loren: Well I better get going. I have to go pick up Mel.
Eddie: Okay. I will see you later right?
Loren: Yeah. Invite Ian over. Mel is coming with me after school.
Eddie: will do. I love you, have a good day!
Loren: I will. Bye I love you!
Loren kisses Eddie goodbye and gets into her car. She drives to Mel's house and picks her up. They only have to take their Calculus test then they can leave. Loren and Mel have all of the same classes. Loren arrives at Mel's house.
Mel: hey rock star best friend!
Loren: Hey awesome best friend!
Mel: What are we doing after school?
Loren: I was thinking we meet Eddie and Ian? Then we can go to the beach and celebrate being done with school!
Mel: Perfect!
Loren: So what is going on with you and Ian?
Mel: Honestly, I have no clue. I mean I really like him I am just not sure he feels the same way.
Loren: He would be crazy to not like you!
Mel: thanks Lo!
Loren: Have you told him how you feel?
Mel: No.
Loren: you need to, today!
Mel: I don't know Lo. What if he doesn't feel the same way?
Loren: Then you can say you tried. You won't have to wonder anymore.
Mel: You're right. I have a genius for a best friend!
Loren: *Chuckles*
They pull into the school parking lot. They get out and head to class. After two hours of testing they are done.
Mel: *screaming* we are free women!
Loren: *Laughing*
Mel: Let's go enjoy our freedom!
Mel grabs Loren's hand and takes off running toward her car. Loren gets in and drives to her and Mel's houses to get some clothes. They then drive to Eddie's to meet him and Ian. Loren and Mel race to the elevator. Jeffery laughs and greets them. Loren and Mel say hi and continue to fight each other in the elevator. They reach Eddie's floor. Mel runs out of the Elevator and into Eddie's penthouse.
Mel: *Yelling* I WON!
Loren: Only because you cheated!
Mel: Sore Loser! *laughing at Loren*
Eddie: * Laughing* Hello Ladies
Loren: Hey handsome! *kisses Eddie*
Ian: Hel Mel!
Mel: *Hugs Ian* Hey Ian!
Loren: You two ready? *Looking at Eddie and Ian*
Eddie: Ready for what?
Loren: Well Mel and I are officially done with high school and we want to go to the beach and celebrate! So hurry up and get ready!
Ian: That sounds fun!
Eddie: Okay Ian let's go grab our stuff.
The boys go and grad their things. After a few minutes they are ready. All four of them pile into Loren's car and head toward the beach. Once they arrive at the beach Mel and Ian race toward the water.
Mel: I win!
Ian: In your dreams.
Mel: My dreams came true
Ian: *Teasing her* Oh yeah?
Mel: *Laughing* Yeah!
Ian:*Chuckles and pushes her into the water
Mel: *Pops back up* Ian!
Ian: *Bursts out into laughter*
Loren: *Looking at Eddie* they are so cute together!
Eddie: Not as cute as us! * He picks her up and runs towards the water*
Loren: Eddie!
Eddie: *Laughing*
Eddie throws Loren into to water splashing Mel and Ian. Once Loren pops back up they all begin to splash each other. They play in the water for a few hours. Loren and Mel get out and lay on the beach to sunbathe, while Eddie and Ian throw football down the beach. Loren decides it is the perfect time to play a song. She gets up and runs to her car to get her guitar. When she returns she sits down and calls the boys over.
Eddie: Do I get to hear your song now?
Loren: No, well not that song. I wrote this last weekend after we all hung out.
Loren runs her fingers over the strings of her guitar before she begins to strum the chords.
(Jessie James- Boys in the Summer)
It's hot as hell even in the shade
Squeeze you a little bit of lemonade
Wearing next to nothing and we like it
Coconut oil running down our backs
Girls trying to give the guys a heart attack
Baby there's no denying
The reason for July's skinny dipping and checking out tan lines
Making out underneath the moonlight
Oh, yeah, yeah
Boys look so much hotter in the summer
Yeah, yeah
Take your shirt off in the water, pull me under
Oh, I must be dreaming
Oh, you got me singing
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Stand the heat kissing on me
Standing in line at the Dairy Queen
You stick your hand in my back pocket
Driving down the road
You'll be hanging out the window
Fifteen miles but we've got no place to go
I don't care cause I like it
We're underneath the stars
Laying here on the hood of your car
Baby, I barely know who you are
Oh, yeah, yeah
Boys look so much hotter in the summer
Yeah, yeah
Take your shirt off in the water, pull me under
Oh, I must be dreaming
Oh, you got me singing
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Summer only lasts so long
And there's nothing wrong with having some fun, yeah
No need to apologize
Just close your eyes and kiss on me tonight
It's hot as hell even in the shade
Squeeze you a little bit of lemonade
Wearing next to nothing and we like it
1, 2, 3, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Boys look so much hotter in the summer
Yeah, yeah
Take your shirt off in the water, pull me under
Oh, I must be dreaming
Oh, you got me singing
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Boys look so much hotter in the summer
Yeah, yeah
Take your shirt off in the water, pull me under
Oh, I must be dreaming
Oh, you got me singing
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Boys look so much hotter in the summer
Yeah, yeah
Take your shirt off in the water, pull me under
Oh, I must be dreaming
Oh, you got me singing
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
After Loren finished singing Eddie had the biggest smile on his face.
Eddie: Was that about me?
Loren: *Laughing* who else?
Mel: Well I thought it was fantastic and so very true. *Looking at Ian with a grin*
Ian: Well thank you Mel
Loren: It just felt right to play it.
Eddie: It's a good song! A good beat too!
Loren: Thanks!
They all take off towards the water again. Eddie has Loren on his back and Ian has Mel on his back. They take off running and dive under water. They have an intense splash fight until they have to stop because they are laughing so hard. When they get out of the water they clean up their belongings. They go wash off and decide they want to have a picnic. Loren and Eddie go to get the food while Mel and Ian stay behind.
Mel: I had fun today *Smiles at him*
Ian: Me too love
Mel: We should hangout more often
Ian: How about tomorrow? I can pick you up after school and we can hangout just me and you?
Mel: That sounds perfect *Smiles at him again*
At this point Ian cannot take it anymore. He leans in and grabs Mel's hand her pulls her toward him and kisses her with so much passion and want. Mel has to register what is happening. Ian pulls away and looks into her eyes.
Mel: Now all of my dreams have come true.
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