Falling Into You. A Hollywood Heights Story.
Chapter 14. One and Only
A/N: Guess what guys? ANOTHER NEW CHAPTER! Yay.. This is a good one! (: Hope you enjoy!
"What do you mean you're 'Eddie Duran's best friend'?", Mel asked Ian.
"Well, mate, it means exactly what I just said. I'm his best friend".
"I mean, how do you know him?".
"We've been friends since we were young lads, and I've helped him with his photo shoots and things like that ever since he's became Eddie Duran- the pop singing sensation. We also party together a lot too, well that is when I'm in town".
"So you don't live here?", Mel wondered.
"No, I live in New York, but I visit here quite often. So by the looks of it, it appears as if you'll be seeing a lot of me, love".
"Oh really? Is that so?".
"Yes, it is so".
"Don't you think it's a little strange how both our best friends are dating each other, and Eddie has never mentioned you before?".
"Nah, he's probably just jealous of me British accent".
"I bet all the ladies swoon after you, Mr. British Accent".
"Yes, in fact they do. Does it make you want to fall all over too?".
"Actually it kind of does". Mel started blushing, but she couldn't help it. He was drool worthy- that being he was British, tall, handsome, and everything she always looked for in a guy. Could it actually be that she was falling for a guy she just met a few short hours ago?
"Eddie, it truly was amazing! I wonder who was your inspiration..", Loren trailed off. She knew that she was his inspiration, but she just wanted to hear him say it. Lately, their relationship was the best it had ever been, and she wanted to keep it like that.
"Well, it would be the girl standing right in front of me, right now".
"I'm glad I could help", Loren said. She actually had a song that she wanted to share with Eddie to show him her feelings as well. "Hey Eddie?".
"Yeah Lo?".
"Do you mind if I play you a new song I've been working on?".
"Be my guest". Loren couldn't help but wondering, if Eddie would run away from the feelings he has been having for her after all he went through with Chloe. She sat down at the piano bench she had sat down on so many times with Eddie before, but this one time feeling completely different. The outcome of this could turn out how it's supposed to be- Loren showing him her feelings, or Eddie running away from her. I can't have any more men in my life running away from me, Loren thought. I can do this. He won't leave me.
"Okay, here I go", Loren spoke after her little moment of silence. This time, it was Eddie waiting to hear how she truly felt for him.
*You've been on my mind
I grow fonder every day,
Lose myself in time
Just thinking of your face
God only knows
Why it's taken me so long
To let my doubts go
You're the only one that I want
I don't know why I'm scared, I've been here before
Every feeling, every word, I've imagined it all,
You never know if you never try
To forgive your past and simply be mine
I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
Promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms
So come on and give me the chance
To prove that I'm the one who can
Walk that mile until the end starts
If I've been on your mind
You hang on every word I say
Lose yourself in time at the mention of my name
Will I ever know how it feels to hold you close?
And have you tell me whichever road I choose you'll go
I don't know why I'm scared 'cause I've been here before
Every feeling, every word, I've imagined it all,
You'll never know if you never try
To forgive your past and simply be mine
I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
I promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms
So come on and give me the chance
To prove that I'm the one who can
Walk that mile until the end starts
I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart
I Know it ain't easy, giving up your heart
(Nobody's perfect, trust me I've learned it)
I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart
(Nobody's perfect, trust me I've learned it)
I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart
(Nobody's perfect, trust me I've learned it)
I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart
(Nobody's perfect, trust me I've learned it)
I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart
So I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
I promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms
So come on and give me a chance
To prove that I'm the one who can
Walk that mile until the end starts
Come on and give me a chance
To prove that I'm the one who can
Walk that mile until the end starts.
"Loren, what was that song about?".
"What? You don't like it". Why didn't Eddie like it?
"No, it's not that babe. I just wanted to know what you were thinking when you wrote it".
"Eddie, its about how sometimes I feel like you won't let me in, after Chloe told you all those terrible lies. It's about how two people are supposed to love each other, like how I love you". That's it. I finally said the words I needed to. If he doesn't want to be with me, whatever. I just wanted him to know how I really feel, Loren thought to herself.
"Is that how you really feel?", Eddie asked.
"What part about 'I love you' do you not understand? If I didn't feel this way, do you really think that I'd be confessing my love to Eddie Duran?". Loren guessed that things between them were taking a toll for the worst right about now. "No, I wouldn't. But what you've said, clearly tells me that you're not ready for a committed relationship with me, because you're still in love with Chloe-".
"Now you stop right there, Loren Tate. Do you honestly believe that I'm still in love with Chloe Carter- the woman who ruined my life? The woman who made me believe that I'd never be able to love again? I would never make the mistake again of falling in love with her or someone like her ever again. Loving her was a huge mistake on my part. I thought we had already discussed this?".
"Yeah, we have".
"Then why are you bringing it up again? If I told you I was over Chloe, then why don't you understand?".
"Because you know about my dad. What kind of person leaves like that?".
"I'm not your father Loren!".
"There's no way of me knowing that Eddie! I don't want to wake up one day, and learn that you've left from my mom, or Max, or TMZ for crying out loud! I don't have a way of trusting you!".
"If I didn't care for you Loren, would I still be standing here having this conversation with you?".
"I guess not".
"You guessed right. I thought my song would clarify things for you, but I guess it didn't".
"And I thought my song would make you know that I was feeling the same about you, but I guess we're just two different people who want two different things. Maybe this is how it's supposed to be. Maybe our wires never crossed, and we're all just living in a fantasy!".
"Why are you talking like this? You know I would do anything for you Lo. I don't want anything but you. I've always looked for a girl like you in my life. I knew I was supposed to end up with someone like you. Someone real, someone who wasn't afraid to be themselves. Someone who would keep me on my toes at all times. Someone who no matter how many times I would have the same fight with, over and over, would never leave that special place in my heart, and who keeps a certain hold on me. Chloe never fit any of those descriptions, but you Loren, you fit every single one, and that will never change. Loren Tate, I love you, and like your song said, you're my one and only".
"You love me?".
"Of course I do, Loren. I honestly think I've loved you since the day we've met. I guess it's just something about you that makes me love you so much more".
"I love you too, Eddie Duran". After they had both finally said those three words, those eight letters, they were finally able to love each other how they should.
"So, love, does that mean you want to kiss me right now?", Ian asked Mel.
"Surprisingly, yes, I would really like to kiss you right now".
And with that, Ian leaned forward and kissed Mel, passionately and tenderly. Melissa thought that he was just using her as someone to make out with, but he seemed totally into it like he had been waiting to do that ever since they met- which was only today. Mel knew that she was probably rushing things, but she needed to feel secure with someone, and Ian was totally the person that could make her feel that way.
"How was that mate?".
"Amazing", Mel staggered, out of breath.
"So, when can we do this again?".
"Whenever you want, but I should probably be getting home. I need to tell Loren about today, and I'm betting you'll go and 'party' with Eddie or something".
"Okay. Where do you live? I'll drop you off".
"Well, Mr. British Accent, I happen to live in Tarzanna. The town where the cafe was where we first met".
"Okay Tarzanna. What house number?". They were back in town now.
"7382 Oak Avenue. Thanks for taking me home. You know, you didn't have to do that".
"Well, I'm just being a gentleman", he said, taking her hand and kissing the back.
"Well, you're doing an amazing job at it".
"Here we are". He pulled into her driveway. "I really hope I'll be seeing you again soon".
"Give me your phone". Melissa put in her number and texted her own phone. "Now we can get in touch, whenever you want". She got out of the car and started walking to her house when Ian called her name.
"Mel?".
"Yeah?".
"Would you mind coming over here for another second?".
"Okay", Mel was a little skeptical.
Ian was still in his car, but when Melissa came close, he stuck his head out of the window, and leaned forward to give her another kiss.
"Bye Ian".
"Bye Melissa. See you around". And with that, she walked back into her house, thinking of the crazy day she just went through.
A/N: What did you think? Leave a review down below? Anyway, the song Loren 'sang' was Adele's One and Only.. such a beautiful song. I thought it'd fit the storyline well.. Well, thanks for reading and like always, any ideas? Down below is the place to go! (; Bye for now! -B