I'm sorry this part is really long guys!

Chapter 5-2

Eddie was still behind Loren and Eddie's hand was still on Loren's which was on the whisk in the corn bread batter and their bodies were still touching and they were still gazing at each other. It's almost as if time had stopped and all of the sudden it seemed like Eddie was leaning down to kiss her and it seemed like Loren was leaning up to kiss him back; their faces were now only about 2 inches apart, when Loren decided to make it interesting and out of nowhere Loren splattered corn bread batter all over the side of Eddie's face. Automatically Eddie let go of Loren's hand and backed away in shock.

(Eddies thoughts) Oh so she wants to play it that way huh? I cannot believe she just did that!

Eddie: (Eddie gasped) Loren I cannot believe you just did that!

Loren immediately started dying laughing, and Eddie couldn't help but think her laugh was adorable even though she just threw batter all over his face; but now was not the time to be thinking about how adorable she was, now was the time for pay back…

Loren: (she's trying to catch her breath but still laughing)

Eddie: Oh, you know I'm going to get you now!

Loren: (stopped laughing and said sarcastically) oooohhh what are you gonna do? I'm so scared. (Eddie grabbed chocolate syrup and was walking towards Loren with this devious look on his face) Eddie, what do you think you're doing? (She started to back into a corner and realized she had no way out)

Eddie: This! (he started squirting chocolate syrup all over her and she ran to the kitchen and grabbed whipped cream) Loren! Don't you da- (he was interrupted by Loren squirting him all over with whipped cream)

Loren: How do you like that? (she put a cherry on Eddies nose) See now you're a complete sundae!

Eddie gave Loren a devious look: See the thing about my sundaes is that I like chocolate syrup on them! And I think we both know who has the chocolate syrup all over her! (he winked)

Loren knew what Eddie was doing and immediately started running, Eddie chased her all over the house, Until Loren had nowhere to run but outside so that's where she went. She went into her back yard which was the beach and ran down the cold sand because it was now night time and she didn't see Eddie anymore so she started walking towards the water, then all of the sudden she felt a strong pair of creamy arms wrap around her waist. Eddie picked her up and rubbed her up and down his body as she was screaming.

Eddie: Ha see I got you! Now I can get some chocolate for my sundae! (he was carrying her by her waist from behind while rubbing her back up and down his chest)

Loren: (Loren was really ticklish and was laughing so hard at what Eddie just said) Eddie! Put me down right now! (Then all of the sudden Eddie turned her around and was carrying her bridal style and walking down the beach ignoring her yelling and just smiling) Eddie where are you walking to! (She was squirming but Eddie was too strong)

All of the sudden Eddie stopped in his tracks and Loren realized what he was about to do.

Loren: No Eddie! Please don't!

Eddie: (Eddie smirked) We have to get clean somehow don't we? (with that, he threw Loren into the cool ocean water and walked in after her)

Loren: I cannot believe you just did that! (she jumped on his back and pushed him into the water)

Eddie: Well… you're clean now, aren't you? (with a smirk)

Loren: The salt water is ruining my clothes Eddie! Stains, I can get off but not the damage of salt water!

Eddie: Aw poor Loren! You'd look better without clothes on anyways… (he smirked looking at Loren's white shirt which is soaked through till you could see her pink bra)

Loren: You just always have to go there, don't you? (she looked at what Eddie was looking at and it was her bra, she freaked out) Eddie! You are honestly the biggest perve I have ever met! (she started walking out of the water and ran to her room to change out of embarrassment, she wasn't really mad at him)

Eddie stood there in awe of what he just saw and he felt lucky because in his opinion, Loren is probably the prettiest girl that he has ever seen and he needed a cold shower but he just swam around for about a half an hour until he wasn't aroused anymore and went inside. When he got inside Loren was in the kitchen, all cleaned up, showered and fresh with a white v-neck and a pair of baggy sweat pants and her hair done in a messy wet bun and she had just put the brownies and the corn bread in the oven and the kitchen looked spotless once again after their little food fight. She sat on the couch; with a cup of coffee and started writing things down in her song book, still not noticing Eddie was back from his little "swim."

(Eddie thought) Wow she is so efficient and quick! How the hell did she already clean the kitchen, get showered, make brownies and coffee, and get dressed in like 30 minutes? Most girls I have met take an hour just to shower. Once again I am in awe of this girl. Awww she's so cute, I just noticed that I have never seen her scrub before and she still looks hot. So peaceful and I don't want to interrupt this so I'm just going to let her know that I'm gonna go to my bungalow, shower, get some clothes and come back. Maybe let her have some room to breathe and hope she still wants me to stay.

Eddie: Hey Loren (she looked up, and Eddie was still soaking wet)

Loren: Eddie, Oh my gosh, you're going to get sick, let me get you a towel (she was genuinely worried and got up to get him a towel)

Eddie: Nah Loren, I'm fine. I'm just going to head to my bungalow and- (he was cut off by Loren who had just wrapped him in a towel and said)

Loren: Eddie, I thought that we agreed that you were staying and we already made dinner which is almost done.

Eddie: Loren, you didn't let me finish, It's only like 2 minutes away and I was just going to go and shower and get some clothes and I promise I will be right back. (He was really happy that she still wanted him to stay after he saw what he saw when they were in the water, he thought it would be awkward but nothing was ever awkward for long with Loren.)

Loren: (she sighed in relief and sat back on her couch) Ok, but don't take too long, I don't want the dinner to get cold.

Eddie left and about 45 minutes later he texted Loren that he was back and for her to open the door. She opened the door and he came in looking fresh and brand new with a black tank top on and some sweat pants and a bag of clothes for the next day. (he wore a tank top on purpose because he knew the girls could never resist his muscles and Loren was no exception and honestly, after what he saw he wanted Loren really bad and he could tell that they were both attracted to each other)

(Loren's thoughts) OMG seriously, he wore a damn tank top. This is so like him! I can tell what he is thinking about just by the way he is looking at me with those dopy brown eyes of his. Honestly I am starting to consider it because, it's all the topic of conversation seems to end up as when we are around each other and his muscles are literally bulging out of that tank top. He did this on purpose because he wore a tank top around me once and I told him to put a shirt on over it because he was making me nervous, and I had a boy friend; but wait, I don't have a boyfriend anymore and we are both very attracted to each other but he is my best guy friend and I don't want to mess that up. No way, I am not rushing into another relationship and I certainly don't want to be friends with benefits. Plus I don't think he sees me as someone to be in a relationship with. To be honest, I just want to rip that that tank top off right now and jump him but, I am not like that; but there is so much sexual tension between us. Plus I just broke up with Cam and when Eddie was swimming, I started to think about it again; I swear every time Eddie walks out of the room, I start thinking about what happened today with Cam and it really just makes me feel like an unwanted useless person. I'm starting to feel upset again, I need to go for a walk, it honestly does hurt really bad to feel that way and I just don't want to get hurt like that ever again and Eddie is a good distraction but no matter what the pain is still there.

Loren: (She gave Eddie a weak smile, which he could tell was fake) Hey Eddie, the dinner is heating in the oven and I think I need to take a walk for a little bit. I'll be back. (with that she was out the door before Eddie could even say anything)

(Eddies thoughts) I don't understand what happened; one second she's looking at me up and down like she wants to rip my shirt off then the next second, I start to see the pain in her eyes again and she runs out the door.

It has now been an hour, Loren wasn't back yet and it was raining at about 10 o'clock at night so Eddie got worried because he called her about four times and she didn't pick up, so he went outside to look for her. After 20 minutes of walking up and down the beach in the pouring rain, Eddie saw Loren sitting by the shore staring at the waves in the rain. He ran to her.

Eddie: Loren, what are you doing out here in the rain, you're going to get sick! (he said worriedly)

Loren: Why do you think they do it, Eddie? (she looked at him with pure pain in her eyes and she looked like she had been crying a lot. She didn't even care that she wasn't wearing a jacket and it was pouring outside, this worried Eddie even more, he just wanted to get her inside and he didn't understand what her question was about)

Eddie: What are you talking about Loren? (Eddie had a jacket that he brought with him for Loren and he put it on her shoulders)

Loren: Why do they always have to hurt me? (a tear came down her face)

Eddie: Loren… (he knew what she was talking about now but why did she say they?)

Loren: (looking at the erupting waves) I don't know what's wrong with me?

Eddie: (he got on his knees beside her, turned her head with his hand and looked right into her eyes) Absolutely nothing Loren!

(Eddies thoughts) I have to get her out of this rain; why is she doing this to herself? I could just kill Cameron right now.

Loren didn't say another word, she just started crying and turned her head away from Eddie. Eddie picked Loren up and cradled her in his arms bridal style, as she just cried into his shoulder. He ran inside and sat on the couch with Loren still in his arms crying in his shoulder on his lap.

Eddie: (Eddie ran his fingers through Loren's wet hair) Shhhh… its ok Loren…

Loren finally spoke between sobs: It just hurts so much Eddie, I can't take the pain any more…

Eddie's heart was literally breaking for Loren right now. He just wanted to make all of Loren's pain go away, but there had to be something deeper that he didn't know because Loren said "they" and he was sure Cam wasn't the only reason for Loren's break down and as if she was reading his mind, she looked up at him and as Eddie slowly wiped the tears from her eyes with his thumb Loren leaned back on his shoulder (she was still in his lap, in his arms) and started to speak.

Loren: (she sucked in her tears) I was adopted when I was 7 Eddie, (she took a deep breath.) When I was 5 my mom died in a car accident and then one year later my dad left me with my next door neighbors so he could go to work and he just never came back and then child services took me to a foster home. I honestly felt so unwanted and like I was nothing and I blamed myself because my dad left and I thought I was unworthy of anyone's love. And then I was adopted 1 year later by Tracy and Jake and they loved me unconditionally but the pain never healed and what Cameron did just brought all the pain back and I just don't think I can handle the pain anymore. It made me feel like there is something wrong with me and I just don't deserve love and I honestly don't think I'll ever find it because I will never trust anyone again because I always end up getting hurt. When my dad left I promised myself I would never put my trust in anyone again and then I did and I got hurt, it's all my fault. I feel like no one cares and no one ever will. (she started crying into Eddies chest again) What's wrong with me; I feel like that insecure little six year old all over again, I'm so sorry Eddie, if you want to leave you can, I keep having these mental break downs and I don't mean to. (she tries to get off of Eddie's lap but he pulls her back in and kisses the top of her head)

Eddie: Look at me Loren (he pulls her chin up to look at him) You are beautiful, smart, trust worthy, sweet, strong, charismatic, generous, down to earth, you have the voice of an angel, you put 110% in everything you do, and you are just so passionate and besides all that you're a hell of a cook. (She smiles a little which makes Eddie's heart melt) Look, I can go on and on about you all night. There is absolutely nothing wrong with you! You are perfect and you have so many people that adore you. You can't help how you feel about someone and sometimes you're just blinded by love like how I was with Chloe. None of this is your fault! Cam is one of the biggest idiots I have ever met and I bet your father was an even bigger one and honestly, it boggles my mind, how they could ever leave you because you're so wonderful and I am not just saying all this to make you feel better. That is why all of your fans are so in love with you Loren, it's honestly hard not to be. I don't think you know just how amazing you are. Loren- (Eddie was interrupted by Loren jumping on top of him and hugging him so tight that it almost seemed like she was never going to let go)

Loren's head was on his shoulder and she was on top of him, and she whispered: Thank you Eddie

Eddie: Anytime babe (Eddie put his hand on his mouth right away realizing what he said)

Loren: (Loren got out of the hug but she was now sitting up on Eddies lap and she grinned) I'm sorry did you just call me babe?

Eddie: After everything I just said to you, the only thing you have an answer for is me calling you babe? (Eddie smiled and looked down)

Loren: (Loren lifted Eddies chin and smiled) I heard everything you said Eddie, and I honestly think you are the sweetest man I have ever met! (She kissed him on the cheek and she let her lips linger on his cheek a bit, which gave Eddie shivers down his spine, then when she let go, she realized she has been in his lap this whole time but the funny thing was that she was comfortable and Eddie seemed to be comfortable too so she laid back in his lap and turned on the TV and watched for another half an hour and then they both heard her stomach growl and realized they still hadn't eaten dinner yet and it was now 12 am)

Eddie: Well someone is hungry (he chuckled)

Loren got up from Eddies lap and stood up

Loren: We totally forgot we made dinner, because of you! (she chuckled)

Eddie: What! I believe it was you who started that food fight Ms. Madson!

Loren: (Loren blushed) Yeah well you let it escalate to the point where you carried me all the way to the water and through me in with my clothes still on!

Eddie: Don't act like you didn't enjoy every minute of that Loren! (He looked at her and started remembering when her white shirt got all soaked and see through and he grinned)

Loren: (she realized why he was grinning) Eddie, I think you had a little more fun than I did, don't you think?

Eddie: Yeah I guess I did… (He looked her up and down and smiled which made her blush) Would you rather I threw you in without your clothes on then

Loren: Ok Eddie, I think you saw enough. Don't you? Now enough of this, let's go eat! I'm starved!

Eddie: (he chuckled) Oh, really? Because I couldn't tell by that bear in your stomach growling at me! (he started laughing)

Loren: Shut up (she slapped his arm and he pretended to be hurt and they ate until they couldn't eat anymore, by the time they finished it was about 1 in the morning)

Eddie: That was so good! Are you sure you didn't miss your calling as a chef?

Loren: Nah, I think I'm good with the whole singing and playing sold out arenas thing.

Eddie: You sure?

Loren: Yes Eddie I'm sure (she started laughing)

Eddie: Well, I don't know about you but I am beat (he stretched his arms and yawned)

Loren gasped playfully: What? Is Eddie Duran actually tired? You usually stay up till at least 3 or 4 everyday?

Eddie: I don't know what it is but I am really tired. (he got up walked over to the couch and collapsed in exhaustion)

Loren laughs and walks over to Eddie (who is sitting on the couch with his feet up) and tells him there is a guest room down the hall but he is too comfortable to get up, then Loren goes and slides her hand on his cheek and he looks up at her.

Loren: I think I know why you are so exhausted…

Eddie: Oh yeah…

Loren: I think, I just tired you out (she winks and he laughs)

Eddie: Loren, you can tire me out any day! (He says while he winks and smiles sexually up at Loren)

Loren: Mhm, I'll let that one slide Duran but next time I'll slap you! (she says as she sits down next to him)

They watch TV till they both fall asleep next to each other.

Weren't expecting that now were you? Hehe but WOW that was the longest one I have ever written! A whole 3,300 words, but I had to explain a lot in this one and I hope no one was confused. Tell me what you thought and what you want to happen on this little leddie vacation! I would love to know, because its definitely not over yet…;)

I hope you guys liked it!

XOXO –JenelT.