So I guess the last Chapter wasn't all that good, but I hope this one is better. Let me know what you think.

Song recommendation: If you only knew by Savannah Outen (Seriously this is an amazing song, if you've ever had a crush on someone and you wanted to tell them but were to scared you'll relate to this song.)

Shout-Out: Well there hasn't been a 100th review yet so shout-out to one of my favorite fanfics "Hollywood Heights: The Long and Winding Journey by Chelkey21" truly awesome story! Love it so much.

Dedication: All of you! Thanks for being incredible guys love ya!

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As I came up next to a still Loren I looked out into the place that hasn't changed a bit, the wood still intact, the lights still hung, and the pond still as beautiful as ever. I then watched as Loren ran out to the wooden gazebo as memories started to flood back.

Chapter 12- …..

Eddies POV- *****Flashback*****

"Lo you better hurry." I yelled to Loren as I waited patiently for her to get dressed, she answered with an aggravated grunt then shouted back "Can you just tell me what the surprise is?" I laughed then replied "No can do." She made a couple more annoyed sighs, with the creaking of her door I stood up from the couch happy she was finally done getting ready. I looked towards the hallway seeing her step out, stunned is an understatement. She was out of this world, breathtaking, beautiful, gorgeous, and I for one was speechless.

She walked up to me and asked "Is this too much?" I shook my head "No" as I payed attention to every detail, the way her hair was up in a messy bun with small curls draping down her face, the white flower she had placed perfectly in her locks, the striking turquoise blue dress that fit her body with precision it was long in the back short in the front showing off her tan long legs, white high heels to top it all off making her a little less than an inch shorter than me. I tried to hide my flirtatious grin when I answered "Nope, it's just right." She smiled in response then headed for the door.

I followed her out the door watching every single stride she had taken. When she was approaching the passenger side of my car I ran past her and kindly opened the door letting her step inside, I shut it behind her and sped to the other side getting in and starting the engine. I took a quick glance at Loren remembering her special surprise, and that I needed to start now so she wouldn't know where we were headed. I smiled toward her and said "Can you open up the glove compartment please." She nodded then clicked the button making it pop open she looked at me and asked in between laughs "Are you serious Eddie?"

Melissa's POV

After I said good bye to Ian I couldn't help but be disappointed. Maybe he didn't want to kiss me again, what if he doesn't like me anymore? What should I do now? Gosh I wish we could've stayed together that way I could ask all these questions, thank god we are hanging out again later or else I don't know how long I could hold this in, and I can't tell Loren because her and Eddie are having their cute um.. What should I call it, conversation? Talk? Date? Yeah that works their date.

I don't think I could be any happier for my friends, they are truly the best for each other and I'm so excited they finally see that. Maybe we could go on a double date that way Ian and I can hang out but it won't be as awkward with Loren and Eddie around. I am definitely going to bring up that idea later when I see Ian again; oh I miss him so much already. The way his hand wrapped around mine so perfectly, the times I got lost in his eyes, how we could sit like that for hours silent but still comfortable.

Ok time to pull into the driveway, God I'm scared; my Mom is going to flip out on me and I seriously am not in the mood to fight. Today was one of the best days of my life I don't want some dumb mistake of forgetting Phil's birthday to ruin it. But it's too late now the door is right in front of me, it's now or never. I take a deep breath and slowly turn the door knob hearing it click open I pushed it just enough to peak through, seeing not just my crazy family but someone else too.

I shove the door opened the rest of the way stepping inside swiftly. I looked at all of them confused as to who this woman was. She was pretty, easily late thirties or so; she has dirty blonde hair and a colorful style of clothing, one I liked a lot to be honest. I walked closer to them all sitting on the couch not one taking their eyes off me, after a couple more uncomfortable moments of that I decided to speak up and shyly I said "Hi" everyone stood up and the mystery lady came towards me wrapping her arms tightly around my neck as she whispered "Wow, you've grown so much."

When she finally let go I saw her tear stained cheeks along with my Mom and Dads, Phil had no expression and I was more confused now than ever. Do I know this lady? Did I know this lady? Who the hell is she? I wanted more than anything to ask but I wasn't able to when my Mom blurted out "Melissa take a seat there is something we have to tell you." I glanced around again doing as she said sitting down on the one seat chair across from the couch. The women started to speak again saying "Hi Melissa" I politely smile then say "Hi, I'm sorry do I know you?"

Eddies POV *** Still Flashback***

"Are you serious Eddie?" I smiled at her uncertainty and said "Of course Lo it wouldn't be much of a surprise if you could see where we we're going." I know she doesn't want to wear it but I can't trust her to close her eyes and not peak. She challenged me one more time hoping to get through; she said "C'mon please I don't want to wear it." She gave me the puppy dog eyes and I almost gave in but when I remembered the surprise I knew it was worth it. I gave her a straight face being stern and said "No, Just have faith in me." She sighed and turned her head handing me the blind fold so I could tie it on.

We finally arrived to our destination, I hopped out of my door running to Lorens side so I could guide her on the path to the special reveal she kept quiet the whole walk not wanting to question me. We made it to the place as I counted down the seconds for her to take off her blindfold "5-4-3-2-1" she ripped it off quickly as her vision came back she looked around in astonishment to the display I had set up for her.

I strung lights throughout the wooden gazebo making it shine in the night sky, if that wasn't enough glow I also placed over 200 lit candles in the pond making it aluminate the beauty. She took deep breaths finally turning towards me wrapping her arms around my neck speechless, I happily enclosed my arms firmly around her waist. We pull back with matching smiles, she speaks up first saying "Eddie this is…" she looks down searching for the right word I inserted it instead so she wouldn't have to "Beautiful?" she nodded her head and said "Beautiful, amazing, magnificent, gorgeous, awesome, lovely, perfect, and just plain sweet."

I smiled at her answer and said "So I guess I should make it official huh?" she tilted her head questioning me "What?" in response I reached in my back pocket pulling out her card she took it from my hand opening it slowly, I watched every movement as she read out loud "To my best friend Loren, you may be another year older but I will always be a year smarter, never forget who you are Lo because you are such a pure person inside and out. You are the bestest best friend ever and I wouldn't change you for anything in the world. I hope I can make this night as special as you are to me.

P.S I'm pretty sure this will be better then whatever you have planned for my big day.

Happy 16th Birthday!"

She whipped away the couple tears that fell from her eyes, jumping into my arms once again. I of course returned it, but pushed her away as I said "Turn it around." She spun the card around and read her first clue "I really hope you realized the card isn't your present because that would have been lame, but here is the first clue to your real gift. Have fun searching :)

Lo it's no surprise that we are close because we are able to connect not just in regular life but in our souls, in our love; Music. We became close through it when we were young, I remember when our teacher came up to me and asked if I could help the cute new student, obviously I said yes and that was the best decision I've ever made. So that first day we met I played a few songs for you and I hope you remember the instrument I used because your second clue is located in that instrument. Good luck."

Wow I'm so sorry it's taken me this long but I've had a mix of writers block and not able to use my own computer, my brother keeps stealing it to skype his girlfriend who's in japan, who could say no to that? Seriously though I also didn't have much drive or inspiration this week, I need reviews guys it helps me write. Well till next time…. Bye ladies

Xoxo

Faithifer20