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"It's okay Lauren, just breathe" Lauren told herself as she neared the dorm room door. She tried to remember what Julia had told her,
"Just relax" she had said "and tell him honestly how you feel". Lauren took a deep breath. It was going to be fine, she was just going to talk to one of her closest friends, and that was all. She managed one last gulp of air before knocking on the door. Within seconds Darren was there, that infamous goofy grin on his face.
"Hey Lo!" he exclaimed enthusiastically. Hell, everything Darren said seemed to be said enthusiastically. It was one of the things Lauren loved most about him. Wait, did I just say love? Lauren thought. No, that was a mistake. Is it really hot in here? Or is that just me? Lauren shook her head to clear her thoughts.
"Hey Dare" she smiled back. She stepped inside his messy room. He had unwashed dishes on the counter, some clothes hanging on the back of an armchair (which Lauren knew Walker would be disgusted at), music sheets strewn across the coffee table and floor and his trusty guitar lay on the sofa. A typical Darren mess.
"So, what's up?" Darren asked, moving some laundry so Lauren could sit down.
"Well I-" Lauren was cut off by the sound of Darren's phone ringing.
"I'm so sorry Lo, but I gotta take this" Darren apologised, reaching for his phone.
Lauren got up to lead herself out,
"No worries. Catch ya later" she called before closing the door.
Lauren sighed, time for Plan B.
The gang reunited that night at rehearsals for their latest show, Starship. They all laughed and chatted away as people traipsed in. Julia sauntered over to where Lauren was standing, laughing at a joke with Walker and Brian, and pulled her aside.
"So, did you tell him?" Julia asked curiously.
"Well, not really, he kinda got a phone call" Lauren explained sheepishly.
"Don't worry" Julia said reassuringly, patting Lauren on the arm, "we'll find another time".
Just then the door burst open and in walked Darren and a smiling Nick Lang. The room seemed to grow silent as everyone waited to hear what had made Nick so happy.
"Our Darren's gonna be on Glee!" Nick cheered triumphantly. The room exploded in shouts and squeals of congratulations while the group engulfed Darren in a giant hug. Despite the celebratory atmosphere in the room, Lauren's heart stopped. She felt her stomach sink faster than the Titanic. Glee? That would mean he would have to move to LA. Lauren couldn't imagine not seeing Darren's face every day, not being able to call by his dorm for a sing-song and a catch up. It was only when the cheering died down that Darren had made his way across the room to Lauren. He stood in front of her with a wide, expectant grin. Lauren realised he was waiting for her reaction.
"Wow! Congratulation Dare" she plastered a smile on her face, and he pulled her in for a hug. Looks like her degree in Drama had paid off.
"When do you leave?" she asked, her voice smaller now, but a jubilant Darren did not notice.
"Um…in 2 days actually. It's pretty crazy!" he said.
It's not just crazy, thought Lauren, it's not fair either.
Two days of packing and cardboard boxes flew by and all too soon, Darren had to say goodbye to his friends. He couldn't help but notice, as he tearfully hugged each StarKid, that the one person he wanted most to be there, was nowhere to be found. As he came to Julia, he whispered in her ear,
"Where's Lauren?"
"She couldn't be here" Julia admitted, "she said it was too hard".
Darren's heart sank, it was always going to be hard to say goodbye, but he had wanted to see Lauren one last time before he left. He couldn't bear to not see her twinkling eyes, hear her musical laugh, or engulf her petite frame one last time. Although, Darren reasoned, she was probably busy with her latest project, didn't have enough time to say goodbye to an old friend. It was with a heavy heart that he waved to his friends and stepped into his waiting cab.
He heard a beep coming from his pocket and quickly pulled out his phone. His face lit up as he saw a text from Lauren.
"Drama room, asap" it read. He grabbed his bags and ran, leaving the cab behind. He raced to the drama room and stopped came to the door. On the makeshift stage stood Lauren, as perfect as ever. Even with a steady stream of tears falling down her face.
"Think you could leave without saying goodbye?" she managed to get out, with a small chuckle. Darren took the few paces he needed to embrace her in a tight hug. She held on to him tightly and let her sobs escape her; the sobs she had been holding for two days. Darren leaned his head back to look at her, wiping her tears with his thumb. Before Lauren knew it, his lips came crashing down on hers. It had all the intimacy of the moment; years' worth of memories was contained in the kiss. However it also had a soft nature, as though it could last forever. The pair broke apart only when they needed oxygen.
"I have to go" Darren said sadly, his pain clearly seen in his eyes. Lauren nodded in understanding.
"See you soon?" Darren asked hopefully, giving her a quick peck on the cheek.
"Of course" Lauren choked out.
She didn't know how their relationship could survive with them living in two different cities, but looking into Darren's eyes, and seeing the love that was there, she knew she would try her damn hardest to make it work.
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