A/N: I am so sorry that I left you guys hanging for so long. I graduated from college, got my licensure for my field, and have dealing with job hunting in this tough economic climate. I've also been dealing with a myriad of personal issues. And on top of it all, my computer crapped out on me. But I'm back and I'm dealing. And I am really scared that this chapter will not meet your guys' expectation.
Loren pulled up to the beach house worried about what she might find. When she parked in the driveway of the house where here GPS told her that Eddie had taken refuge, Loren was stunned. The house was simple but quite beautiful. The driveway was made of beautiful imported stone that Loren followed to an enormous but beautiful dark brown wooden door. Loren knocked once and the door gently opened revealing a heartbroken looking Eddie. Loren didn't say anything; she wasn't sure that was anything one could say to erase the pain of a broken heart.
Loren simply dropped her bag by the door, closed the door, and embraced Eddie in her arms. Eddie wrapped his arms around Loren's tiny waist and let himself relax in her embrace. They stood there for long minutes. Eddie simply enjoying the warmth of someone who wanted nothing from him accepts his happiness. It was a relief to finally be in the presence of someone (besides his dad of course) who was genuinely interested in his well-being and spending time with Eddie Duran - the person not his mega popstar persona.
Without saying a word, Loren untangled herself from Eddie and took Eddie by the hand leading him into the kitchen. She led him to a stool gently pushed him until he followed her cue and sat down. Loren then began moving around the kitchen, pulling out pots and pans (happy to find that the placement of everything quit similar to her kitchen at home). She opened the fridge delighted to find that Eddie had stocked the kitchen. She set to work making her famous ten minute orange chicken with her low-cal fried rice and steamed veggies on the side. Eddie for his part marveled at the grace and confidence with which Loren moved. The Tate women never cease to blow me away was the thought running through Eddie's head. He also wondered exactly how she knew that he was hungry seeing as he hadn't eaten before the fashion show. He supposed that it was part of the Tate women mystique. Little did Eddie know that his stomach had growled. And Loren thought it best to get some food in him before she tried to get him to open up about what happened less he lose his appetite.
A/N: The next chapter will feature Eddie and Loren discussing the emotional torrent that Chloe put his heart through. I will also aim to show Loren helping Eddie move past the situation. I also promise to throw in a platonic (at least for a little bit) cuddle session. I want them to have a solid foundation before anything starts between them. Updates 1-2 times a week, I promise!