Loren
It got quiet, and my feet were mounted to the ground. Everyone was looking around for the girl who was supposed to be onstage with 'thee' Eddie Duran; that girl was me. I immediately turned on my heel, attempting to leave. I was pretty sure everyone was watching- including Eddie- and that was what scared me. I didn't want to embarrass myself, especially in front of my celebrity crush.
"Loren...Tate...?" The announcer sounded not so sure of himself anymore.
"Lo, wait!" Melissa grabbed my arm before I could reach the exit. "You're missing your chance to actually do what you've been dreaming ever since Eddie became famous! Why not take it?" She asked in a hushed tone. I knew she was right. It's just, she was always the brave one. She was always the one who went for things with her full heart without even thinking. I wasn't that girl. No, I was Loren Tate. Clumsy, idiotic, loser Loren Tate who was a waitress at a nearby diner. God, I was Cinderella! All I needed was my- "He's your prince charming." Melissa replied, as if she could read my mind. That was why she was my best friend. I turned back ahead, and saw everyone waiting. Waiting for Cinderella. I thought. I walked toward the stage as everyone made a clearing..
Eddie
She was so...
Loren-
Beautiful. He was so beautiful, gorgeous..handsome. When I reached the stage, he took my hand to help me up the steps, and I shivered at the sparks that collided. I was sure he felt them too, because his eyes slightly widened. When I was finally face to face, my breath caught in my throat. I couldn't even
Eddie
..breathe. . She was so..breathtaking. Her hair was slightly curled, and fell to her shoulders in perfection. Her black dress fitted her perfectly, making every guy stare at her in awe. She had such long, beautiful tan legs, and still seemed short in her heels. Her angelic face settled on a natural pink hue. It took everything in me not to kiss her pink, glossed lips. God, what am I saying? I'm taken! This..
Loren
Is wrong! But..how could it feel so right? The music started up, making me slightly jump. I panicked, but that was until he whispered something to me I would cherish forever: "It's okay, keep your eyes on me." My breath caught in my throat, looking into his big, brown eyes. He was even more handsome in person. Now, it was my time to sing. My trembling hands brought the mic up near my lips. I immediately recognized the song as "Just A Kiss" by Lady Antebellum. Mel picked the song, but it seemed like fate did, as corny as it sounds.
Lyin here with you so close to me, It's hard to fight these feelings when it feels so hard to breathe,
(Ain't that the truth, I thought.)
Caught up in this moment, caught up in your smile..
Eddie-
Her voice was so angelic, just like her looks. I was practically blown away. She was an angel..
I've never opened up to anyone. So hard to hold back when I'm holding you in my arms..
But we don't need to rush this, Let's just take it slow...
Loren-
Our voices together was so beautiful. The harmony was breath taking even though we didn't practice, and it made me smile.
Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight. Just a touch of the fire burnin' so bright. No I don't wanna mess this thing up, no I don't wanna push too far. Just a shot in the dark that you just might, be the one I've been waiting for my whole life. So baby I'm alright, with a kiss goodnight.
That's when he took my hand. I almost stopped singing and passed out. His hand was soft, and it enveloped my hand like it was meant to be there. We looked in each others eyes, and I felt nothing but love for this stranger.
I know that if we give this a little time, It'll only bring us closer to the love we wanna find. It's never felt so real..
Eddie-
No it's never felt so right! Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight. Just a touch of the fire burnin' so bright. No, I don't wanna mess this thing up, no I don't wanna push too far. Just a shot in the dark that you just might, be the one I've been waiting for my whole life. So baby I'm alright with just a kiss goodnight! No, I don't wanna say, goodnight! I know it's time to leave,
Loren-
But you'll be in my dreams (that's a definite yes!, I thought.)...tonight.
Tonight. Tonight..
As we entered the chorus again, it felt as if we were inching closer together in each moment. Nothing had ever felt so magical. I had never felt like this, not even with Cam! I saw the flashing of pictures through my peripheral vision. I knew Mel was most likely filming this, and I heard the whispers.
"Oh my gosh, it's like there destined to be together!"
"There so cute!"
"She needs to get away from my man!"
"Doesn't he have a girlfriend?"
The last two seemed way more realistic than the first, and this whole scenario. Was I dreaming? Definitely not, this is all too real. So why was Eddie in the Valley. To visit the karaoke bar that everyone has been talking about, duh!, I thought. It didn't matter anyways, I'm just glad he was here.
..Kiss goodnight...
Everyone began to cheer, and when I mean cheer, I mean the most deafening sound to your ears. I looked at Eddie, and he smiled. Still starstruck, I smiled as well, looking down. That was, until he lifted my chin up. My heartbeat quickened, and I took in a sharp breath. God, this boy was gonna be the death of me! "You were amazing." He said, smiling. I nearly melted in his arms. He was so handsome..
"You were, too." I was surprised when my voice came out breathless and a bit angelic. It didn't sound like me at all. We both seemed to be in a daze.
"I want you to remember this moment, when the crowd went wild, because I'm sure your gonna be a star." He said to me, and a huge smile slid across my face as it lit up like a wildfire.
"That was awesome you guys! Now, let's get back to-" I didn't get to hear the rest of what the announcer said, because I felt an arm tugging at me.
"C'mon Lo!" Mel squealed, pulling me away from the handsome young man. I looked at Eddie once more before exiting with Adam and Mel.
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Mel talked about the performance while dropping Adam off and to my house. She was going to stay over since it wasn't a school night. "..and the way he was looking at you?" Magical!" She said once more, and opened the door. "Please, invite me to your wedding!"
"Who's having a wedding?" My mom asked, sitting at the kitchen counter. Mel immediately sat down telling her what had happened. Me, still in a daze, wandered off to my bathroom. I looked at myself in the mirror, and smiled. Then, I realized something. Where's my earring?
"Hey Mel, have you seen my earring?" I walked into the kitchen, where Mel was talking quickly to my mom, who added 'oohhs' and 'ahhhs' every now and then. "Melissa!"
"Huh? What?"
I rolled my eyes. "Have you seen my earring?"
"No...and why are you worried about an earring when you just sang with Eddie Duran?! Ahh!" She squealed, and my mom let out a little 'whoot'. Maybe Eddie has it...Now I really feel like Cinderella..
I recommend listening to "Just A Kiss" for this one(; 5+ Likes and I'll continue the series?