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Baby you're crazy Hollywood Heights
A date to remember C-13
It was a few minutes after 10 when Mel was getting her bag and leaving, the evening class ran a bit too late with the older girls talking to Eddie and asking him about his career, Max had sent a driver for Mia who had stopped by to help. Loren was filing some paper work and Eddie was putting some of the equipment they used that night away.
"I'll see you at home Lo." She stopped and whispered to Loren. "I'm meeting Ian for a quick cup of tea."
Loren furrowed her eyes. "You don't like tea."
Mel smiled moved her eye brows up and down. . "I do now." And she left.
Loren smiled and grabbed her keys. "You ready to go Eddie?"
"Yes I'm all done, are you sure you can drive home alone?"
Loren realized Mel had taken her car keys. "Mel just left in my car so if you can drop me off I'd appreciate it."
"Sure let's get you home."
They walked to Eddie's car and drove to Loren's place. The whole ride home Loren was quiet while Eddie played with the radio skipping the stations that were playing his latest hits. She finally asked. "Why can't we listen to your songs?"
"Well I don't want to overwhelm you with too much of me!" He teased.
Loren smiled. "Ahhh I see, you're suddenly very modest."
He smiled and stopped the car when they arrived, and he jumped out to help Loren.
"Eddie you're very sweet, I'm ok, my foot feels so much better and look I can actually stand on it."
"Just be careful and please don't overdo it, wait until you see the Dr."
Loren smiled placing the key in the doorknob. "Don't worry about tomorrow, Mel and I can handle the classes, we only have two, and this way you can go and work on your music."
Eddie was beginning to feel a bit anxious but what he was about to do had to happen now, today or never! So here we go he thought to himself. "I really don't mind; listen would you like to have dinner with me tomorrow after you're done with your classes?"
He caught Loren off guard but she was quick to answer. "Hmmm sure Eddie, I'd love too."
His smile grew. "Great I'll pick you up at?" He looked at her. "What time is your last class?"
"I'll send you a text, is that ok?"
"That's great and then we can talk about the question."
Loren furrowed her eyes. "Question?"
"Yes I believe you asked if I've fallen in love?"
Loren eyes widen. "Ok then perfect topic for a date I guess."
His smile was huge. "I guess it is, good night Loren."
"Good night Eddie."
He walked back to his car and drove away as Loren walked into her apartment. She leaned against the door smiling.
"So what was that about?"
Loren jumped at the sound of her aunt Laura's voice. "Omg Aunt Laura you scared me!"
"I thought I saw Eddie by the door with you and now I know why you can't wipe that smile off your face."
Loren bit her lower lip. "He asked me out."
Laura practically flew to her side. "He did? I was wondering what was taking him so long."
"We're good friends Aunt Laura."
"Is that what you keep telling yourself?"
Loren sighed. "I'll admit I was wrong about Eddie, these past few weeks that I haven't been able to teach my classes he's been right there, who does that?"
Laura didn't hesitate. "Love does that."
Loren sat at the nearest chair. "I asked him that earlier today."
"If he loved you?"
Loren quickly turned towards her Aunt. "Of course not, I just asked him if he had ever fallen in love."
"Oh really? And what did the amazing Eddie Duran respond?"
"We were interrupted by the girls walking in to their evening classes."
"Wow so what brought on the question?"
"I don't think it was wrong to ask."
"Are you ready for the answer?"
Loren downcast her look and sighed heavily. "He's the grand and super talented Rock Star Eddie Duran with so many girls falling at his feet." She stopped for a moment and then continued. "Oh and let's not forget the crazy Sofia."
"Yes I'm sure there are many girls but he only has eyes for you sweetie."
Loren finally turned to look at her aunt Laura. "Why me? What makes me so special? What if you're wrong?"
Laura sat next to her niece. "You just know when it's true love and he makes it so obvious, the way he looks at you and the way he treats you and how he's right there ready to lend a helping hand, yes he's a famous rock star and yet that status didn't matter because he postponed his album to be by your side to help you in your time of need, he could have hired someone to help you but he was there with you week after week, you can't tell me you haven't noticed, are you that naïve?"
Loren sighed again and noticed she seemed to be doing a lot of that lately. "I've caught him starring and when we lock eyes he gives me the most beautiful smile, I can't help but blush after that."
"Are we changing our minds?" Laura stopped and made sure to look at Loren when she didn't answer and was quick to ask. "Omg sweetie are you falling for Eddie Duran?"
Loren held her face and this time she avoided looking at her. "I don't know I'm so confused, here I sit wondering if he truly cares for me, and am I starting to have feelings for him?"
Laura hugged her. "If you have to ask then I guess you do!"
Loren began to feel emotional. "I didn't plan on this; I swear when we did the TV dance show I felt we were becoming friends."
"So what changed?"
"He left everything to help me at the studio, I was swamped with so many girls joining my classes, and there he was ready to help me, and again I ask who does that?"
Laura didn't respond and hugged her. "Come on, I was here putting your towels away and now we need to look for a dress for tomorrow night."
Loren suddenly realized she was going on a date with Eddie. "I'm suddenly nervous!"
Laura held her hand and they both walked towards Loren's room. After a few hours Loren picked the prettiest summer maxi dress that hung in her closet.
Morning came pretty fast; it was noon when Loren was finishing her first class. She had texted Eddie to pick her up around 7, when the girls left Loren walked to the fridge to get a bottle of water. Mel wasn't far behind.
"So we have a date?" Loren could tell she was being sarcastic.
"We? Since when is it we? And it's not a date!"
Oh really? What do ya call it then?" Mel smirked.
"Two friends having dinner."
"I see but either way I'm so excited for you Lo." She walked towards Loren's bed. "Is this what you're wearing?"
"Yes that's a beautiful dress and I haven't found the right time to wear it and it's perfect for today."
"I wonder where he's taking you? I'm sure he'll be recognized wherever you guys go."
"If we stop for burgers I'll be happy." Loren responded.
"Eddie is a fancy restaurant type of date, I'm sure it'll be the most expensive place, you know to impress you." Mel said while fluttering her eyes.
Loren shook her head. "That's not Eddie at all." She picked up her iPad and walked into the studio to get ready for the next class. It was after 5 when Loren was rushing home, she had to shower and get ready and she was feeling excited and very nervous, she left Mel finishing up and preparing the list of music for tomorrow's classes, a good way to keep her out of the way Loren thought and this way she could get ready.
Meanwhile….
"I've never seen you this nervous."
"I can't believe I asked Loren out and she said yes, what were the chances of that happening?
"I think you won her over, listen son can we talk?"
Eddie stopped what he was doing. "Yeah what's up?"
"I think I'm going to ask Nora out."
Eddie's smile grew. "Are you serious? Pops that's great."
"So you're ok with that?"
Eddie hugged him. "I just want to see you happy again; looks like those Tate ladies are experts in that field."
"Thanks son for being ok with this."
"Pops I know mom would want you to be happy."
"I hope so; you know I loved her with all my heart and no one could ever replace her."
"I know Pops please don't worry about that."
Max's smile grew. "Thanks son."
Eddie looked at his watch. "Listen it's almost time I have to be at Loren's by 7."
"What's that's you're carrying?"
"I have a surprise for Loren."
Max smiled. "Well go ahead and enjoy your date."
"I'm going to tell her how I feel." Eddie waited to see Max's reaction.
Max couldn't hide how happy that made him. "Really? I think it's time she knows how you've felt for a while."
"I hope this evening is a success."
"Go and enjoy this day son, it's gonna be great you'll see." Max padded him on the shoulder.
Eddie smiled. "Can you believe my hands are sweaty?"
"I know the feeling son."
It was 6:45 p.m. when Loren was coming out of her room. She looked simply beautiful , the light pink dress she wore hung beautifully on her curves and her hair laid to the side with a tiny pin holding it in place, her make-up was simple, Loren wasn't one to wear too much, a little mascara, a slight pink blush kissed her cheeks and clear lip gloss shined her beautiful lips. She couldn't decide between the flip flops or sandals.
Nora walked in. "I'd pick the flip flops with the tiny pearls will go perfectly with that adorable dress."
Loren smiled. "Thanks for the help mom but I can only wear one, I have to wear this ugly little boot until the Dr. says I don't have too anymore." Loren turned around and asked. "Well what do you think?"
"I think Eddie will approve honey, you look beautiful."
"Thanks I don't know why I'm so nervous I mean its two friends going out to dinner."
Nora guided Loren out the door. "You have to let Laura see how beautiful you look; she said you both had a nice chat earlier."
"Yes we did, I love sharing with Aunt Laura."
They reached Nora's door and Laura was waiting. "Loren you look absolutely beautiful."
"You don't think it's too much?"
A voice coming from behind Loren made her freeze where she stood. "I think it's perfect Loren you look beautiful."
She turned around to find a smiling Eddie standing there; he wore simple gray t-shirt with a jean jacket paired with blue denim boot cut jeans.
"Thanks Eddie, you don't look so bad yourself."
He looked at Nora and Laura who stood there watching them interact with a huge smile. He asked Loren. "Where's Mel?"
"She's at the studio getting things ready; I couldn't let her be here or else…" Before she could finish Mel appeared with a huge grin.
"Well I'm sure you thought I'd miss the most important night of your life Loren."
Loren sighed heavily with Eddie trying to hold back from laughing out loud. "So what's the verdict Mel?" Loren asked as she walked side by side with Eddie towards his car.
"You guys look beautiful; don't have too much fun you hear?"
Eddie opened the door for Loren and she picked up her dress and got into the car, he waved and smiled as he got into the driver side and drove away.
Mel turned towards Nora and Laura. "She going to have the best date ever."
Both Nora and Laura smiled and walked inside leaving Mel standing there sighing nonstop.
Eddie arrived to Loren's favorite place, Loren looked around. "Why are we here?"
"I know you love this place, and I thought a dinner in a basket would be perfect for tonight."
Loren smiled. "Eddie this is perfect." She looked at him. "Thank you for doing this, I wasn't too keen on having dinner with everyone's eyes on us."
"I think this place is private and we can talk about anything without being interrupted." Eddie was quick to say.
He opened the trunk and took out the box in the shape of a lunch basket with wheels on it. "Shall we?" he asked, Loren smiled and trailed behind him as they walked the path to the top of Loren's favorite place.
"Can you make it all the way up here?"
"I've gotten pretty good with this boot." She responded.
Eddie took out the colorful blanket he had placed on top of the basket on the floor and placed a jug full of strawberry lemonade on it along with tiny pastrami sandwiches that had been cut into squares and crispy French fries covered in cheddar cheese.
Loren smiled. "That looks amazing; did you make all of this?"
Eddie bit his lower lip. "I'd love to take the credit but I called Rumor and had them prepare this for us."
Loren sat across from Eddie and grabbed one of the tiny sandwiches and took a huge bite. "This is delicious and melts in my mouth."
"Save room for dessert." Eddie said with a smirk.
"I'll have room for all of it."
Eddie's smile grew. "I love a girl with a huge appetite."
Loren suddenly felt a knot in her tummy and again wondered why this was happening to her, yes this is Eddie Duran, the guy she could care less a year ago and now things seemed different. Eddie noticed and asked.
"Are you ok?"
Loren tried breathing slowly and hoped he wouldn't notice. "Yeah I'm suddenly kind of full."
"There's no way you're full with only a few of these tiny sandwiches?"
"I guess I was trying to brag and it backfired." She giggled.
Eddie took out a container. "I heard someone loves chocolate strawberries."
Loren couldn't help but look at him. "Thanks.." She stopped and this time she looked him in the eyes. "Eddie why are you so sweet? I mean I wasn't very nice at the beginning and you've always been kind and this is honestly the most amazing night and I must admit this will be a date to remember.."
Eddie knew this was the moment he had to say something otherwise there would never be another opportunity.
"Loren I love you." It felt good he thought it felt like a ton of bricks had been lifted from his chest and after a few seconds he asked. "Loren did you hear me?"
I know I Know so sorry but….the chapter ends here today, but if I see at least 10 reviews I will try and post the next chapter sooner…what do y'all think? Will Loren finally admit how she's feeling? Please please kindly review!