Chapter 24

They arrived at Eddie's apartment laughing. When they got to the front doors of his building they walked in holding hands with suspicious grins on their face.

"Hi Jeffery" Loren said waving.

"Ms. Tate, Mr. Duran." The elevator man said nodding.

He let them in the elevator, "Have a nice day." he said.

"Thank you, you too." Eddie said.

As soon as the doors shut Eddie pressed Loren up against the doors. Her legs wrapped around his waist, their lips seemed to melt together in a never ending kiss. He pulled back for air then went back for more. Her fingers were in his hair and that moment seemed to last for a minute. The doors opened and they fell backwards. Loren's hands broke Eddie's fall when his head went to hit the concrete. They let out a grunt then started laughing.

"Why are we such dorks?" Loren said walking to his door.

He pulled out his keys to unlock it, "Because we're too sexy?"

"What?" She smiled.

"I was trying to be funny."

"Don't quit your day job." She kissed him.

He opened the door and threw their bags inside. As he turned to face her, she locked lips with him. They walked through the door together and went to the couch. She pushed him down onto the couch and he smiled at her. She climbed on top of him and kissed him passionately.

He pulled back for air, "I love you so much right now."

She laughed seductively, "Should we move upsta-" before she finished he picked her up. She was wrapped into him, they were kissing deeply, time was flying around them and they could care less.

He opened his bedroom and placed her on the bed. He was on top ad they inched back until they reached the top of the bed. Her shirt was off in and instant. This time she had no problems with his belt.

She took off her shorts as he took off his shirt and shorts. He looked at her, "What?" she said.

"You're beautiful."

She smiled, grabbed his neck and pulled their lips together. While kissing her Eddie reached over to his night stand. His hand moved around the table until he broke away. She was kissing his neck, making him moan, as he was looking the drawer.

"What are you doing?"

"Looking for… condoms. I don't have any. DAMNIT!" He said rolling off.

Loren smiled, "My mom put a box of condoms in my backpack this morning…"

"Have I mentioned how MUCH I love your mom?" He smiled.

They ran downstairs and Loren dumped out her backpack. She found the box, and bent over to pick it up. "Got 'em!" she said. Her stomach growled.

"Hungry?" Eddie asked, raising an eyebrow.

"No…" Loren said, her stomach growling again.

"Go put on a shirt; I'll order food." He said picking up his phone.

"But we were… and I really wanted to…"

"Good thing comes to those who wait." He said grabbing her waist and kissing her.

"Can we stay dressed like this though? I find it comforting."

"I have no objections, but I will need to put on pants to open the door." he smiled.

"I'll be waiting" Loren said waving the box of condoms and walking to the door.

"That is not fair!" he yelled after her.

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Eddie took off his shirt and pants after paying for the food. He walked upstairs to his room and found Loren lying in the bed.

"Hi," she said in the soft voice that he loves so much.

"I got the food." He handed her the food as he climbed in bed. She started to eat faster than he liked, "Slow down." he laughed.

"Sorry, nerves." she said taking a sip of her soda.

He kissed her cheek and moved closer, "You know this is perfect too."

"What do you mean?"

"Just sitting here, in bed, with you and with the TV on."

"The TV is off." she laughed.

He got the remote and turned it on, "Ah, Spongebob." he smiled.

Loren laughed, "When I was a kid, and I got sick, my mom would let me sleep on the couch and watch cartoons all day. My favorite thing to watch; Spongebob."

"My mom, uh, my mom did the same thing." He looked at her.

"You don't talk about her much." Loren said turning her body.

"It hurts to. I mean, usually happy memories, it's not that hard to talk about but then it reminds me that I won't be able to make any more memories." He looked down then back up at Loren, "She would have loved you, you know."

"I bet I would have loved her." she smiled.

He put the garbage on the floor next to them and laid back; Loren laid on her stomach and looked at Eddie.

"Words can't describe how beautiful you look right now." Eddie said, "That way the lights hitting you, the way your hair is laying on your face; just breathtaking."

She grinned from ear to ear, "Back at cha beautiful."

He laughed and looked at the ceiling, she rest her head on his chest and looked up at him, "You know what's really amazing about us?"

"Mmmm" she hummed and looked at him.

He looked down, "What's amazing is that, every moment we have, no matter when or where; every moment is perfect."

Loren smiled and closed her eyes, Eddie looked at the clock. Some how it was already 8 at night. He looked back at Loren who was asleep. She looked so peaceful; he pulled the blanket to cover her completely, he hoped she didn't get cold. He shifted down more to get comfortable. He put an arm around her and one behind his head. He looked up at the ceiling, playing the day over in his head. Sex or no sex, this was one of the best days he has ever had; because of Loren. She made everything special; she made everything perfect. He could already she himself marrying her, having kids with her, singing songs until they're old, together. She was his everything, and he couldn't wait to make the relationship more special.

Review please- Don't know when 25 will be up. I'm probably going to have A LOT of work tomorrow.