Chapter 8

Eddie was sitting at his piano, writing more songs. He wanted Loren to be here, she was his Katie. He always thought that his parent's stories were romantic but now that he has a story like theirs he truly knew how much his parents loved each other. He wants that with Loren; he wants to tour with her, sing duets with her, propose to her on stage, have children with her. He always said that he wasn't going to go all in anymore. He was going to take things slow, but something about Loren is different. He can't wait to talk to her in the morning; he gets butterflies when she calls. Her smile could make any day seem could and her laugh… her laugh could kill cancer. Her personality is so humble and so sweet; he wished she could meet his mom. Katie would have loved Loren.

He started playing the piano,

"Big brown eyes and that pretty smile,

It's true.

I'm falling in love, what have I got to loose"

He smiled and thought of Loren, the song was about her after all. He picked up his phone and called her. It rang until it went to voicemail. That usually isn't like Loren; she always picks up her phone.

'She's probably sleeping' he thought. He continued playing the piano and finishing the lyrics to his song. He was getting into it, smiling from ear to ear.

He was interrupted when his phone rang, "Hello?"

"Eddie, thank God. Have you seen Loren?" Nora said frantically.

"No, is she okay?" He said, worried. He was already out the door.

"She and Cam broke up. She left school and no one knows where she went. Not even Mel."

"I'm in my car, I'll help look."

"Thank you; please call the minute you find her." Nora said hanging up without another word.

Eddie knew exactly where to go. He drove as fast as he could, he wanted to kill Cam. But Loren needs him first. He arrived at their spot and saw her car. He ran to her, he could see the tree. She was sitting there, crying. She put her head in her hands and he felt anger spread through his body. He wanted to run up and hug her, but he took it slow.

"Loren?"

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Loren had unwanted tears streaming down her face. She was frustrated at the fact that she was crying, which made her cry more. She hadn't cried like this since her dad left, and that was 14 years ago. She didn't know why she felt this way, she might have been falling for Cam but she wasn't in love with him yet. She was humiliated, betrayed, embarrassed, and angry. She wanted to tear Adriana apart, and cut off Cam's nuts. She smiled at the thought. Her mom and Mel kept calling but she didn't want to talk to them. She didn't know what she wanted to do. She was so hurt and confused that she can't think straight. Eddie called her, she wanted to pick up, but she just stared at her phone. A moment later she turned off her phone and rested her head against the tree.

'Why would Cam do this? Was I not good enough? Was I a terrible girlfriend?'

She started crying more and she buried her head in her hands. She was more frustrated than anything. She wanted to go back in time and never say yes to Cam in the first place. She was just so… angry.

"Loren?" she heard behind her. She picked up her head to see Eddie standing there with a soft look on his face.

She stopped crying and stood up fast, making her dizzy, "Oh hey, Eddie. What's up?" she said trying not to look weak in front of him.

Eddie looked at her with sad eyes, "Are you okay?" he said walking forward.

"Yeah, I'm good." She said with a smile.

He didn't buy it; he waked up to her and hugged her tightly. "You don't have to act tough with me Loren. I'm here for you, its okay"

That did it. She started crying and wrapped her arms around his torso. He wrapped his arms around her neck and kissed the top of her head."Shh, It's alright Loren." he said. He kissed her on the top of her head once more, and pulled back. He sat her down next to the tree and wrapped his arms around her as she cried on his shoulder. They sat there like this for a few minutes. She felt so safe in his arms, like nothing else could ever hurt her. Tears stopped flowing but her lip kept quivering.

Eddie looked down at her, "Wanna talk about it."

Loren looked at him in the eyes, "I just, feel so stupid."

"Why?"

Loren adjusted herself so she was sitting in front of Eddie, "I feel stupid for thinking that someone as hot as Cam would ever settle for me." The words tore at Eddie's heart. "I guess that's what I guess for thinking anyone would choose me or that I was good enough for someone. I wasn't even good enough for my dad to stay." She said shedding a few more tears.

Eddie put his finger under Loren's chin and lifted her head so she would look at him, "Loren, you are the most beautiful and down to earth girl I have EVER met. It hurts me to hear that you feel this way, because you are good enough. You're better than good enough you're fantastic. You say no one will ever choose you but you're wrong. You're someone's first choice."

Loren smiled and wrapped her arms around Eddie's neck, "If that's true," she said, "I can't wait to find the person that make's me their first choice."

"You don't believe me." Eddie said after Loren pulled away.

"Well, Cam cheated on me, with my arch nemesis just so you know"

"That just makes it worse" Eddie smiled.

"Yeah, but seriously. How am I supposed to feel like someone will treat me as their number 1 when every guy in my life has left me for something better."

"Guys are jerks Loren. They only look out for themselves. You just have to keep in mind that there are good guys that will do anything for you." He looked at her. "Besides, you'll always have me."

"Damnit"

"Ouch!" Eddie said, standing up.

"Eddie!" Loren said grabbing his hand and standing up. She wrapped her arms around his neck and he pulled her tight. It was like she was meant to be in his arms. "Thank you, Eddie. For everything."

"Anytime, Loren Tate. Anytime you need me I'll be there."

Loren stopped crying after that, her talk with Eddie helped her. After they were done hugging she sat next to him and he wrapped his arm around her shoulder. She rested her head on him and they sat together peacefully, looking at the view.

"I feel like an idiot for crying" Loren said giggling.

"Never feel like an idiot for crying." Eddie said kissing her on the cheek. "Oh I was supposed to call your mom the moment I found you. She's been freaking out."

"I'll call her." Loren pulled out her phone and dialed her mom.

"Loren! Honey are you okay! Mel and I are very worried! Where are you?"

"I'm fine I'm with Eddie. He forgot to call you. We talked, I'm good." She smiled at Eddie who smiled back.

"Oh thank god. Come home I'll make us all dinner. Max is here, so tell Eddie to come."

"Oh Max is there. Looks like the Durans love to come to the Tate's rescue."

"Shush" Nora said hanging up.

Loren turned around, "Your dad is at my place. My mom wants you to come over for dinner."

"Alright let's go." Eddie said standing up.

He grabbed Loren's hand and helped her up, "Thanks again Eddie. I don't know what I would do without you."

Eddie smiled, "You know that's me. Eddie Duran: Rock star slash greatest guy on earth."

"Shut up" Loren said nudging him. They walked back to their cars with Eddie's arm around her shoulder. She looked at him differently now. How different it is she doesn't know. But Eddie, he has given up on Loren just yet.

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