Chapter 4

"Positions people!" The director called. Cam got out of the shot and Loren went behind the curtain and stopped at her mark. Eddie, standing on his mark, started lip singing to "Something in the Air" as it started playing. He walked toward his bright yellow mark, but turned around at each red 'X' on the way there to stop and stare at 2 beautiful women, as planned. After the second women he saw Loren standing on the yellow mark. She had on a white tank top and jeans with about an inch of her stomach showing. She had 3 bracelets on each arm and a heart necklace. The only make up she was wearing was mascara and she never looked more beautiful. He stopped where he was supposed to and sang to Loren, resisting every urge to lean in and kiss her. He completely forgetting where he was until the director's loud voice screamed "CUT!" Snapping out of his daze he smiled at Loren and she smiled back with the smile that takes his breath away every time.

"Eddie, great job, you to Loren."

"Thanks." She smiled even wider.

"Okay, sweetheart if you go over and sit on the stool we'll get you close-up and you can go home."

"Great, because I have work in 2 hours." She said with an 'I'm sorry" face.

"I thought you said you had the day off?" Cam said coming over and kissing Loren on the cheek.

"Farrah needed me to cover for her, she's sick." Cam rolled his eyes.

"Yeah, whatever," The director said with a bored expression on his face, "just go sit on the stool while we set up the shot."

"Right" Loren said.

Cam went to take a step when he turned to Eddie, "Back off." he said.

"Excuse me" Eddie said planting his feet and crossing his arms.

"You heard me. She chose me over you once, she'll do it again."

"I'm not so sure about that. We have more chemistry then you could ever have with her."

"Oh, I'm so scared. Just listen, she's mine. Don't invite her over, don't talk to her unless it's about work or you'll deal with me."

Eddie had had enough, he looked right into Cam's eyes and said, "Bring it on." He walked away and stood on the stage to practice the dance. Loren looked at him with a confused look; she had clearly seen what had happened, so he smiled at her and winked. Loren couldn't help but blush and smile so she turned around and took a few sips of water.

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A few hours later Loren and Cam got ready to go. Cam stood by the door while Loren was thanking everyone and saying goodbye.

"Loren!" Eddie said walking over, "What I don't get a goodbye hug?"

Loren giggled and gave Eddie a hug, "Bye Eddie, I'll see you later."

"How about tomorrow, we go to our special place and write songs. That's where all the good songs come out." He smiled.

"Sure!" Loren said giving him another hug. Over her shoulder, Eddie gave Cam a smug smile. Cam shifted uncomfortably, and crossed his arms. When Loren pulled back Eddie kissed her on the cheek. Loren could feel the heat rise to her face as she blushed.

"Bye Loren Tate." Eddie said, walking backwards.

"B-Bye" Loren stuttered. 'What the hell was that? Relax, he's just a friend. Nothing else, these butterflies in your stomach mean nothing. Right?' She thought walking over to Cam.

"You alright babe?" Cam asked looking at Eddie.

"Yeah, come on. I'm gonna be late for work."

They got into Cam's car and headed for the café. Loren thought about what Eddie meant about having a 'weak spot' for her.

'It probably just means that he thinks of me as a little sister. Every time someone asks he always says we are just friends. It couldn't have meant anything more than that.'

She pulled out her phone and texted her best friend Melissa, 'Do you think Eddie has a crush on me?' she hesitantly hit send and set her phone down on the dash, leaned back and closed her eyes.

"You think Eddie has a crush on you?" Cam said a few seconds later.

Loren opened her eyes and saw Cam holding her phone, "hey, I don't read your texts!"

"Sorry but come on Loren!"

"What?"

"You really thing a guy like Eddie Duran is going to have a crush on a girl from the valley?"

"What are you trying to say?"

"I'm not trying to be mean, but he's a rock star! He was dating a model! What makes you think he likes you?"

"I don't know I just thought-"

"And what if he did?" Cam said in a sad tone, "Would you dump me for him." Cam said stopping the car in the parking lot of the café.

"No, of course not! I wouldn't even do anything if he did! I would just make sure he knows we're just friends." Loren said quickly.

Cam smiled and Loren kissed him on the cheek as she got out of the car. T he more Loren thought about it the more she started to see how crazy she was and how Cam was right.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXEddie was sitting on his dad's couch as his dad gave him a glass of scotch.

"What was going on before with Loren?" Max asked.

"I was just saying goodbye" Eddie said taking a sip.

"Looked more like giving that Cam kid a taste of his own medicine."

"Yeah, well…"

"Just be careful."

"Of what?"

"You could seriously hurt Loren if you keep doing that."

"How?"

"How would you feel if you were a pawn in someone's game to make another man jealous? You may be trying to win her but you might end up hurting her in the process. Loren is a sweet girl; I don't want her to get her heartbroken."

Eddie looked at his dad, "I don't either, pop. I'm done playing games, Loren will be my girlfriend, it's just a matter of when."

Max smiled, "Good, cause I really like her."

Eddie laughed and took out his phone, "Hey, I'd like to order a dozen red roses."

"What are you doing?" Max said.

"Getting my girl." Eddie said giving the florist Loren's address. He hung up his phone sat back and finished his glass.

Max shook his head and smiled, "That's my boy."

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