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| Hey guys! I am SO SO SORRRy for the REALLY SLOW update. I've been so busy auditioning for diffrent acting roles im barely home! But anyways heres chapter 6, and PLEASE comment and subscribe! The spacious room was covered in a dark green paint, and on the wall were framed black and white photos of him and his brothers during their proudest moments. Above each photo was a small plague that had the event and date engraved in it. One was a still of their When You Look Me In They Eyes Music video and above it was engraved “March 20th, 2007. When You Look Me In The Eyes Hits #1 On TRL”. His bed was a dark maple; his sheets were a light ivory with green throw pillows that matched the colors of his wall. ‘Wow, Kevin’s got taste” Lauren thought to herself. She quickly glanced around and noticed that Kevin had his guitars arranged the same way as Nick’s. She also saw that Kevin had written some songs himself, or was trying, most of them looked blank. In front of his bead were his infamous cowboy boots, quite a variety in fact. Hanging on an antique coat hanger were dozens of hats and scarves of different shapes and colors, many of them Lauren secretly wish she could borrow. “You Like?” Kevin asked “I redid my room only a couple weeks ago. I’m still looking for furniture since it’s kind of bare in here.” Lauren glanced around again “I love it.” Lauren added “It’s really sophisticated.” She looked and attempted to smile at Kevin, but ended up only causing tears to start to form in her eyes again. Kevin quickly noticed and pulled her into his arms. “Lauren, calm down, it’s going to be ok.” Kevin soothed. His words were more comforting than ever. He pulled away but kept his arms on her shoulders. “I think I know what this is about” Kevin said. “I think there’s some stuff I should tell you about Nick.” He led Lauren over to his bed and sat down, nodding for her to do the same. He put his arm around her shoulder and she instantly felt calm. “So it’s obvious that you and Nick have something going on.” Kevin smirked. Lauren tried to deny it, but Kevin wasn’t buying it. “I know. Nick’s never been this way before. And I’m sure this is going to break some major rules in the ‘brother code’ or what not but I’m looking out for the both of you.” He said. “Nick really likes you, whether he will admit or not he does. He’s frustrated because you’re taken by Eli and there’s nothing he can do about it. And I know he really likes you because, well for the fact that he won’t mention it. Usually he’ll come up to me or Joe when he likes a girl, but he’s real sensitive about you.” Kevin added. “It sure doesn’t seem like it, he told me to get out of his room, and he hid his face from the paparazzi to be seen with me” Lauren said. Kevin looked at her with those big puppy dog eyes he was known for “Lauren, that song he was playing. It’s about you. I read it in his notebook.” Kevin said. Lauren’s jaw dropped. “I wasn’t snooping or anything, he always let’s me and Joe look at it, we usually help him with the lyrics to songs and stuff. I guess he forgot to leave that out.” There was a long pause. “LAUREN, WERE READY TO GO” shouted Paula. I looked up at Kevin, “I’m guessing you have to leave” chuckled Kevin. “I have to agree with you on that” Lauren giggled. “Hey, thanks for just calming me down…I appreciate it.” Kevin gave Lauren a big hug “No need to thank me. Call me anytime” Kevin said as he wrote down his phone number on Lauren’s hand. Lauren walked quickly down the stairs and was about to walk at the door, she looked back to wave at the Jonas family only to see Mr. Jonas and Nick standing in the kitchen corner. Nick’s eyes were all blood shot, and she swore, she saw a single tear fall down his face. | | |
| Hey guys sorry for slow updates, but like I said i can only get on like once a week if im lucky =( But yeah i just got back from a class trip from DC, i had a blast. I cant wait for you guys to read the next few chapters, i think you guys will like them. Don't forget to comment and subscribe! Nick’s room was like any teenage boys room, messy. He didn’t have any luxurious, expensive things in his room like most of the celebrity guys she’s met; well accept maybe his collection of Gibson guitars. Lauren glanced around his room; there were posters of various artists such as Stevie Wonder and the Beatles covering his walls, he had all his guitars lined up against one side of the wall with his amplifier to the left. Scattered on his desk were papers, which looked like had lyrics written on them and sheet music. She noticed sheet music titled “Kung Fu Grip”. Nick noticed her staring and said “I’ve been writing a song, want to hear it?” Lauren looked up, almost dazed. “Sure” Lauren quietly answered. He grabbed his acoustic guitar, and started playing. “She’s got a smile
that I’d die for
everyone knows that I’m
a prisoner of war for her
yeah sometimes I wish I had a kung fu grip
never let her slip, away
shed be my girl
I wish she knew
what I feel is true
shed be my darling
I would be her hero, too I’m so in love with her
don’t care who knows that I’m
ready to fight
I’m ready to go
just like a G.I Joe” Lauren’s heart completely melted as he sang; his voice full of passion. He was so into it, her heart skipped a beat every time he said “my girl”; secretly wishing it was her he was singing about. “She'd be my darlin', and I would be her hero, too
She'd be my darlin', and I would be her hero, too” Nick put his guitar down. “So what do you think? Lame, good, okay?” Nick asked. Lauren was so mesmerized by him she almost forgot he was talking to her. “It was amazing” Lauren smiled for the first time all day. “Phew, that’s a sign of relief” Nick said “I’m afraid it was going to be too corny.” There was a awkward silence after that. “So why’d you want me to come over here?” Lauren asked, trying to break the silence between them. Nick scooted close to her. “I wanted to make sure you were okay.” Nick said Because from what it seemed on the phone, no offense, you were a wreck.” He looked deeply concerned, which only made Lauren more upset. “Oh, well I was just.. ju-just- uhh” Lauren stuttered, fighting to hold back her tears until she couldn’t no longer. Hot tears started to fall down her cheeks. “Lauren, What’s wrong.” Nick asked. Lauren shook her head. “I can’t say…” Lauren mumbled. Now it looked like Nick was upset. “Lauren, please, tell me what’s making you so upset.” Nick pleaded “Were friends, you can trust me.” Lauren looked up again, and simply shook her head and whispered “I can’t.” There was a pause. “Is it about me, about family, about Hollywood, your career…anything I can help with?” Nick asked. Lauren shook her head no again. Nick sighed. After a few moments of silence, with the exception of Lauren’s crying, Nick replied “Well….I think you should go then.” Nick looked hurt, which made Lauren begin to cry even harder. “Nick I—“Lauren began. “Save it.” Nick interrupted. Lauren quietly exited the room and on her way to the stairs when she bumped into Mrs. Jonas. “Lauren?” Mrs. Jonas asked with deep concern. She was truly as nice as she had read. “Honey, what’s wrong? I was about to go check up on you two, but come in my room and talk to me.” Lauren nodded, she wasn’t going to disagree, she hadn’t seen her mother in months and she desperately needed a woman, besides Paula, to talk to. “Thanks Mrs. Jonas” Lauren sniffled. Her and Mrs. Jonas had been in her bedroom for a good forty-five minutes talking. Lauren had told her everything, stuff that she wouldn’t even admit to herself. She told her how she has to pretend to date Eli, the major crush she has on Nick, and how much it hurt her when he told her to get out. “No need to thank me.” Mrs. Jonas smiled and gave Lauren a hug. “But Hun, don’t get yourself too worked up over Nicholas. I’m sure he’s not upset at you, probably more at himself. You see, Nicholas is such a caring and compassionate person that it hurts him when he’s unable to help. I’m sure you two will be able to work things out later. I know Paula and Paul are still talking downstairs so umm…” Mrs. Jonas was looking around. “Kevin! Come Here” Lauren glanced behind her and there was Kevin, obediently walking towards Lauren and his mom. “Hey Mom what’s—Lauren what’s the matter?” Kevin asked. Mrs. Jonas shot him a warning look. “Kevin, they are still negotiating things downstairs. Would you mind maybe taking Lauren to your room, or maybe downstairs in the basement.” Mrs. Jonas asked. “Sure, Come on Lauren.” Kevin gleefully said and held out his arm. Lauren giggled and linked arms with Kevin as he led her down the hall to his bedroom. | | |
| Hey guys sorry for the slow updates, I can only get on xanga at my dads house which is every other weekend so thats the only time i can update =/ sorry! I have a couple chapters already done so if you guys comment and subscribe this weekend i can probably slip another chapter in. And btw guys the commenting and subscribing has been WEEEAAAK. I think you guys can do better than that, and well if you guys dont then i'll probably just end this story. but yeah anyways, heres chapter 4 . 12:05 PM, that’s what it read on Lauren’s alarm clock. She had been lying awake in her hotel bed since 7 am. Lauren didn’t dare get up. She knew that outside her hotel door would be the latest issue of Hollywood Today, with a snapshot of her and Nick nearly kissing. She couldn’t even imagine what Paula would say. Not only had she ruined her image, but she damaged Nick, and his bands, squeaky-clean image. She’ll be lucky if she’s not sued. Her cell phone had rang multiple times, mostly from Paula, one from Eli, none of them had she answered. Except this time, when Nick called. She quickly reached for the phone, falling out of bed as she did so. “Hello” Lauren asked, her tone hushed. “Hey.” Nick said. There was an awkward silence for a moment. “Look,” Lauren began. “I’m really sorry, for ruining your image and all. I don’t know what I was thinking, I should have never asked you to come meet me, to go against my publicist and lie to your fans and mine and—““Lauren, calm down. You don’t have to be sorry.” Nick interrupted “We know what the tabloids said is a lie. Were not dating or anything, were just good friends and as long as we know that then there’s no issue. Who cares what the tabloids think? Our fans will believe us when we say we are not dating. And it can only help that you are dating Eli.” Lauren’s heart sank. “I’m such an IDIOT” Lauren thought to herself. She didn’t know what she was thinking, her and Nick were never really dating, it was all in her mind. And the more she thought about it, Nick wasn’t leaning in to kiss her because he liked her like that, he was giving her a kiss goodbye because it was 3 pm and he had a concert at 7, Nick always kissed his female friends goodbye, being the gentlemen he is. Lauren felt hot tears start to fall down her cheek. “Lauren, you didn’t think we were dating did you” Nick asked with more concern than ever. She had forgotten how long of a pause she had left. “No of course not, were just friends” Lauren told Nick and herself. *BANG BANG BANG* someone was knocking loudly on her hotel door. “LAUREN HAYES.” Ughh Paula’s here. “OPEN THIS DOOR NOW, ITS 3 PM YOU CAN’T HIDE IN THERE ALL DAY.” Paula screamed through the door. Lauren sighed and got up. She walked towards the door trying to prepare herself for what was to come. “LAUREN I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU WENT AGAINST MY WORD AND SAW HIM! THIS IS EXACTLY WHY I DIDN’T WANT YOU TWO HANGING OUT, I DON’T KNOW WHAT—“Paula suddenly stopped screaming. “Lauren” She calmed down. “What’s up with you? This is not the sweet girl I’ve been with since she was six years old.” She was referring to the cover of Hollywood today, the dark circles under her eyes from crying, and her whole hotel room (which was completely trashed). The Hollywood today cover had a snapshot of her and Nick, her looking extremely guilty. Her mouth was hanging wide open looking completely mortified. Nick had turned his head and covered his face with his hand. “As if hiding his face was going to keep the paparazzi from recognizing him” Lauren thought. She knew everyone would be able to tell it was him by his gorgeous locks. “Hello….Lauren?” Paula asked. Lauren snapped out of her daydream, she forgot Paula was standing there. “I don’t know…” Lauren sniffled. Paula flipped open her cell phone “Tracey…..Cancel all of mine and Lauren’s appointments for today….Yeah we have some damage control to do.” “HOW DARE YOU PRINT LIES ABOUT MY CLIENT LIKE THAT?” Paula screamed into her blackberry. She has been like this ever since she walked into my hotel room. Right now I’m in Paula’s black escalade, heading over to the Jonas’ estate to work things out. Lauren’s whole body was shaking, she wasn’t even sure if she’d be able to look at Nick without crying. Her makeup artist, Loraine, was in the backseat with her. Lauren had asked her to come, to try and hide her dark under eye circles. She didn’t want him to see how vulnerable she was to him. Paula snapped her phone shut and turned around. “Lauren, were about to pull in, are you ready?” Paula asked, today was one of the very few days Paula showed concern for Lauren. Lauren took a deep breath “Yeah, ready as I’m ever going to be” Lauren exhaled. They pulled into the circular driveway and Lauren slowly stepped out of the car. Loraine stayed in the car with Tim, her bodyguard. “Just page me if you need me” Tim reassured Lauren. She nodded and continued to walk up the steps to the door. Paula looked at her “Go on, ring the doorbell.” Paula said. Lauren stood there for a moment taking a deep breath. “Come on Lauren, you’re a singer not an actress, don’t making this more dramatic than it is.” Lauren gulped, and pressed the doorbell. She could hear the chime from outside. The door opened and there stood Kevin Jonas, the eldest of the brothers. He quickly leaned in and gave Lauren a hug. “I’ve heard so much about you, it’s great to finally be able to meet you” Kevin smiled. “Come in Nick’s in his bedroom, upstairs, second door to the left.” “Thanks.” Lauren smiled back. She turned around and watched Paula greet Mr. And Mrs. Jonas, and what looked like JB’s publicist, or lawyer. She couldn’t tell. “YO LAUREN, WASSSUPP!” She looked to her left, and down the hallway was Joe grinning from ear to ear. “Hey” Lauren replied nervously, she had never had anybody be so friendly to her, at least not someone she just met. Joe gave her a big hug and squeeze, mentioned how “coolio” it was to meet her, also told her where Nick’s room was and then went down the stairs. She was standing in front of Nick’s door, she could hear him playing his guitar and singing softly. “He must be writing something, I shouldn’t disturb him.” Lauren thought to herself. She was hesitant to knock, but then again, it was his idea for her to come over. He was expecting her. She took a deep breath and knocked nervously on his door. The music quickly stopped and she could hear his footsteps moving closer to the door. The door slowly slid open and there he was. | | |
| Update: Hey guys! Just thought i'd let you know that i've written a couple chapters and I think you guys will like them so, comment and subscribe! Also I'm thinking of doing another story, alongside this. What do you guys think? Yes, No? Comment and let me know what you think. Also if you guys have anything you may like to see in future chapters let me know, and i'll take it in consideration. Thanks --- Hayley Sorry for the slow updates guys, my parents have been limiting my time on the computer so updates may be a little more difficult to keep up with, but schools out soon for me so dont sweat it =) Heres Chapter three, sorry it's short, i'll try and make chapter four alot longer. Lauren sat there at Starbucks sipping her double chocolate chip latte, it was 8 pm, late for anybody to be at Starbucks but the only time she could go without being swarmed by people. “Whoa, who’s the brunette?” Lauren turned around and grinned, Nick has just walked in. “Hey!” Lauren said “Thanks for meeting me here. I just thought we could maybe talk?” “No problem, I’ve been looking forward to it.” Nick replied with a grin, Lauren caught herself staring and quickly faced the other way. “So what’s going on, you seemed really upset the other night at the Oscars. Not how I expected to meet the infamous Lauren Hayes.” Nick asked, the concern in his voice made her heart flutter. “Well I’m not sure. I’ve just been really busy lately and… I don’t know I think I’m just homesick.” Lauren replied. “Oh, I know what your going through.” Nick said. “It happens to anybody who tours without their family. When my parents and little brother stopped touring with me and my brothers it was hard at first. But you eventually pull through and become independent, and end up liking the freedom.” Nick put his hand on her shoulder making her lift her head, just to see Nick smiling down at her. 2 hours later, after having the best conversation ever, Lauren and Nick left Starbucks due to them being kicked out by the employees. Her bodyguard Tim was waiting outside to pick her up, He was doing her a huge favor; Picking her up at 10 pm, and keeping this whole meeting a secret from Paula. “I’m guessing things went well?” Tim asked hinting at the giant grin on Lauren’s face. Lauren just nodded, looking straight ahead smiling. The next day all Lauren could think about was seeing Nick again, she couldn’t help herself, Nick was just so charming and polite. Perfect boyfriend material. Oh no. Lauren thought. She was falling for Nick. But she couldn’t like anyone, at least not now. She was supposed to be dating Eli, and then she has her own album to promote after and a tour, she has to much going on, she’s much to busy for a boyfriend. “Um, can I PLEASE have your autograph?” A young girl asked. “Oh, I’m sorry I was caught in a daze” Lauren answered sweetly, her face turning red. “ Of course you can.” The next few days Lauren and Nick talked non-stop. Always on the phone, or meeting together at some place. They had become good friends and Lauren caught herself daydreaming about them together, holding hands and walking along the beach and numerous other things she could only dream of. “So, I bet I can chug more Diet Pepsi faster than you.” Lauren challenged Nick. “You’re on!” Nick replied with a grin. Lauren was in full throttle flirt mode. Lauren and Nick both immediately began forcing Diet Pepsi down their throat until finally Nick Gave in, and Lauren let out a loud belch. She could feel her cheeks turn bright red. Nick laughed, “Don’t worry about it. It’s cute.” Nick Said. ‘pinch me I must be dreaming’ Lauren thought. She smiled at him, and he smiled back. They both, almost magnetically, leaned into each other and right before his lips touched hers she heard a snapshot and opened her eyes to a large flash. Busted. | | |
| Thanks for the awesome encouragment guys, im glad you all like it. Heres chapter two, sorry it so short. I promise chapter 3 will be better. “I don’t know, I’m just tired I guess” Lauren said trying her best to relax. “I know how you feel.” Nick said. “It’s like you never have any time to just sit down and think. All you want to do is go home and hang out with your friends, just be normal without a photographer in your face every minute.”. Lauren looked up and grinned. “Yeah. Exactly, I—“Lauren began “LAUREN GET IN HERE PEOPLE IS INTERVIEWING ELI AND WANT TO KNOW WHERE YOU ARE” Shouted Paula. Lauren quickly fixed her smeared mascara. “Well I guess I’ll see you around.” Nick said and then walked in the opposite direction towards his brothers and a very large man. Lauren walked as fast as she could to where Eli was and gently bumped into him, giving him a kiss on the cheek. “Wow, so you two are still together” The reporter smirked. “Why of course, why wouldn’t we be?” Lauren giggled and fake grinned, but she wasn’t looking at the camera, but in the opposite direction. That night, even though she was physically and mentally exhausted, Lauren couldn’t get any sleep. She kept thinking about Nick. He was so sweet and understanding. She just felt connected to him instantly, even though their conversation was brief. Maybe they could hang out? Of course she would have to ask Paula and make sure this was ‘acceptable’. She knew Paula wouldn’t agree, she didn’t believe in boy bands, even though JB was not a boy band. She decided she was going to ask Paula tomorrow morning to maybe meet with Nick somewhere. With the thought of seeing Nick again in her mind, Lauren relaxed and fell asleep. “Please Paula!” Lauren begged. “I think we could become really good friends, and I think a celebrity friend, one that I can see often, is just what I need!” Paula glared at her. “What you need is to finish your album and then start marketing it. How do you expect to survive in this industry if all you want to do is ‘make friends’?” Paula snapped. Lauren’s heart sank, she didn’t know what she was expecting, she knew Paula would say no, but she had hoped that Paula would just look at her and see that she really wanted this. Lauren fought to hold back her tears; she was disappointed she was looking forward to talking to Nick again. She quickly turned around and walked back up to her hotel room sobbing. Lauren picked up her phone and called her best friend, Jessica. She explained everything that happened to her. It was nice to hear Jessica’s voice; they haven’t talked since before she started touring, which ended four months ago. “I think Paula just sometimes forgets that you’re a human being too, not just some money maker. And that your only 15. Maybe she just needs a reminder.” Jessica advised. “Yea maybe, I don’t know. But thanks for listening, I appreciate it.” Lauren said and smiled to herself. “No problem. Call me when your in the area again, I’m dying to see you!” Jessica said. Lauren promised she would and hung up the phone. She knew Paula could care less about what she wanted, or even sometimes needed. Lauren knew if she wanted something, she’d have to get it herself. And that’s exactly what she planned on doing. | | |
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