Chp. 2

Eddie

I can't believe I'm finally going home. Jake was a little pissed at first, but I talked him into it. I just couldn't take it anymore. It's been 4 years since I've seen her. I wonder if she still thinks about me. I if she even remembers me. And I don't mean rock star Eddie Duran, but best friend Eddie Duran. I don't know. Maybe I'll talk to pop about it later. It seems like just yesterday I was looking into those beautiful browns. I'll never forget the last time I saw her. I smile at the memory.

**Flashback**

Eddie had just gotten to the Tate resident with great news. He just had to tell Loren.

Eddie: Lo, where are you!?

I went to her room and peeped my head in but Loren and Mel didn't see me.

Mel: Will you just tell him already? Who knows he might feel the same way.

Loren: Yea right. But, it doesn't matter, I'm not gonna tell him.

Mel: Lo, how long have you known him?

Loren: 12 years.

Mel: Then why on earth won't you tell him!?

Loren: I don't know…

Now Mel was starting to get mad. I wonder they're talking about. Tell who what?

Mel: Loren Tate, you will tell him even if I have to drag you all the way to his house, and beat it-

Eddie: Hey, guys!

Loren and Mel screamed and Nora came running into the room with a spatula in her hand.

Nora: What is going on in here?

Mel: Duran, I swear if you ever do that again, I will-

Eddie: Sorry! I didn't mean to scare you, I just came to tell Lo something.

Loren: What is it?

Eddie: I'm – Wait, what's that smell?

Nora: Oh no! My pancakes!

Nora ran out of the room and Mel had to take a call so it was just me and Loren left in the room.

Loren: So what did you want to tell me?

Eddie: I talked to Jake and he said he wanted to sign me!

Loren: Really? That's great! So you want to go to lunch with me and Mel to celebrate?

Eddie: Sorry, I can't. I have a whole bunch of meetings lined up today and tomorrow.

Loren: Oh, I understand…

Eddie: Well, I'll see you later, Lo.

Then I left. I had to get ready for my meeting.

**End of Flashback**

Now I know she was disappointed, but I was being so self-centered then that I didn't realize it until it was too late. How could i have been so stupid?

I was so lost in my thoughts, I didn't realize the plane was landing.

Jake: Hello? Anybody home?

Eddie: Huh? Oh, sorry Jake. What is it?

Jake: We're landing.

Eddie: Oh, cool.

Once I got off the plane, I was surrounded by fans. I signed autographs and took pictures for about ten minutes, then got in my car and drove straight to Papa Max's.

~At Max's House~

Max: How's my favorite rock star?!

Eddie: (laughs and hugs Max) I've been good pop. What about you?

Max: Pretty good,son. So what brings you over here?

Eddie: I wanted to talk to you about something.

Max: I'm all ears. What's up?

Eddie: Well, you remember Loren, right?

Max: Of course. I see her about every other day.

Eddie: Really?

Max: Yeah. You didn't think just because you moved she would forget about me did you?

Eddie: No that doesn't even sound like Loren...But, anyways...um, uh, I don't know what to say to her.

Max: (sarcasm) What Eddie The Great, needs help from his old man.

Eddie: (laughs) I'm serious, pop. The last time I saw her I kinda blew her off.

Max: Just say what you would noramly say. Be yourself and ask her if she wants to hang out so you two can catch up.

Eddie: Ok, thanks pop.

We said our good bye's and I drove home to my penthouse. It felt weird being back. The first thing I did was take out my phone and call Loren.

**Phone Call**

Loren: Hello?

Eddie: Hey, Loren!

Loren: Who is this?

Eddie: This is Eddie.

There was a beat of silence, then:

Loren: Oh, hey Eddie! It's soo good to hear your voice! How's the world been treating ya?

Eddie: (laughs) Pretty good. What about you?

Loren: Great! I missed you though...

I was surprised to hear her say that. Normally she would be shy. I think she was surprised too, because she tried to change the subject.

Loren: So...um, why'd you call?

Eddie: (laughs) What, I can't call because I wanted to talk to my best friend that I haven't seen in years?

Loren: (laughs) Yea i guess.

Eddie: No but actually I wanted to know if you wanted to go to catch a movie or something later.

Another beat of silence, then:

Loren: I'd love to. Oh, and Mel says hi.

Eddie: (laughs) Tell Mel I said hi. So, um, I'm pick you up at 8:00.

Loren: Uh, yea, sounds like a plan. So I'll see you then. Bye, Eddie.

Eddie: Bye, Lo.

I hang up and sit on the sofa for a while smiling to myself. I wonder if she looks the same. She sounds different that's for sure. More mature then I remember. There's a knock at the door and when I open it I see the last person I want to see right now.

Well, there's chapter 2. i hope you guys like it. Sorry it took so long to post it, I just wasn't sure if I should keep writting. But, thnx for the support ;)