Faded Memories (A Justin Bieber Love Story)

Chapter Four

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The remaining of the Friday passed by quickly. I tuned off in most of the lessons not bothering or bringing myself to care about that Bartolomew Dias man.
I mean did teenagers really need to seat through pure torture and that boring subject called History?
No...let me rephrase that,' Boring Teacher'.
Mr.Fits was so predictable and his lectures were always monotonous.

I couldn't help but allow my mind to drift back to Justin and how he had apologized last night and the sincerity that layered his every word.
Elise demanded a more thorough explanation this afternoon at our sleepover tonight.
I hadn't even bothered mentioning anything to Lexi,Michelle or even Zoe.
The bell eventually rang and as soon as it sounded,I practically clutched my text book tightly dashing out the class with everyone else.

I met up with Elise and she hitched a ride with me. I dropped her off and she winked at me muttering something along the lines of 'Lauren Bieber'. She promised to be at my house by eight and not show up late like as usual.

I laughed in response and pulled out of her driveway shaking my head. I for myself knew all of her big talk was a pack of lies. She always spent extra time with her 'makeup'.

I on the other hand never was drawn to cosmetics and all that stuff,most times I went natural and mixed it up with a bit of mascara and blush only if it was totally necessary.

I parked my jeep in the garage hoping out as soon as I pulled the key out of the ignition and the engine went dead.

"Mom! I'm home!" I called kicking off my purple flats.

"In the library dear!" her voice came out as faint and barely audible.

I skipped the whole way there coming to a halt as soon as I spotted her gazing down at a magazine.

"How was your day?"


I shrugged nonchalantly. "The usual boring,I guess."

She looked at me. "How about you and Justin? You guys resolved your problems ?"

A smile graced my lips. "Yes. Thankfully. I'm so glad we're friends again. Oh and speaking of which...what exactly did you and Aunt Pattie fight about?"

Mum turned to me her face going blank and un-readable for a moment.

"It's a bit personal....but..." her gaze was every where but in contact with mine.
"Did you cut your hair?Did you get rid of the split ends?" she asked distractedly.
It was as if she asked me those questions but wasn't really aware of her asking me those questions...Really? 'Epic Fail Mum'I thought to myself.

"If you're trying to change the subject at least try to make it less obvious!" I snapped a sudden wave of anger washing over me.

I wanted to know what could be so serious and important that could possibly allow her to risk any shred of friendship between Justin and me.

"Its really nothing..." she trailed off when she acknowledged the death glare I was aiming at her.

"It is something! I was such an idiot to not talk to you about this last night after they left. Justin told me something shocking."I pointed out.

"What did he tell you?" she retorted as soon as I finished my sentence.

"Don't act all innocent!" I hissed taking a step towards her tense figure. "You made me think Justin knew that I was leaving! He never said goodbye because you didn't let him. You had both of us fooled, hating each other for the past how many years!He didn't say goodbye because you told him I would be torn and devastated! He didn't say goodbye because you told him not to and dragged me behind you!"

I wasn't aware of the tears streaming down my cheeks,leaving silver tracks behind.

She attempted sharing her side of the situation but I cut her off almost instantly.

"Then you took away everything;my laptop,cell phone...everything so I would never ever come into contact with Justin ever again...Gosh,I feel like a damn idiot...was it that stupid to not catch on,mum?" I asked-rhetorically.

She slumped in her seat her gaze falling downcast.

"Now tell me mum,what was so damn important that would lead you and Pattie to fight?"

She looked up at me and I was shocked at her sudden change of appearance.
Her eyes were bloodshot and she had turned a crimson red.


It took her a few minutes to compose herself and explain but when she began,relief flooded through me.



"I am really and truly sorry Lauren. What Pattie and I fought over had.. absolutely nothing to do with you and Justin. I'm so sorry..God, I feel awful..."

I laughed but there want any humor to it at all.
"You're dodging my question....Well then let me repeat ...What was the fight about?"

She sighed."It was over something stupid....And coming to think of it I don't know what started our fight..All I could remember was both of us shooting at each other not-so-kind-comments...Which led to more drama...And I guess, we acted like fools and we decided to end this and put the past in the past."

I sighed inwardly. I had to admit, I felt kind of stupid for blowing up like that when it was nothing....bizarre...

"Okay," I began sternly. "Just never lie to me again."

"I won't sweetie...Anyways, I'm gonna go get ready for work."

My mom was a business woman in one of those law firms...What was the name? Oh yeah... Campbell and Browns?..Her job involved her being absent any and almost every-time,sometimes I miss her so much.
I nodded. "When will you be back?"

She shrugged. "Probably in the morning.."

I sighed. "Okay,see you."

And with that I went to my room.

I glanced at the clock and saw that it was only five forty five.
A yawn escaped my lips as I collapsed on my bed.I tried my best not to fall asleep because I very well knew if I took a nap,I'd probably wake up the next morning.

The hours and minutes that remained passed quickly and before I knew it, Elise was already on her way(she had called stating that she'd be there in a few).

Five minutes later, the doorbell rang. All sleep and drowsiness that was bottled up inside of me seemed to vanish as I happily skipped down the stairs. I answered the door only to reveal.....Justin?

"Uh...hey." I greeted.I couldn't help but smile at his presence.

He was wearing a black V-neck shirt which exposed some of his chest and well toned muscles.Along with that he wore a black washed out jeans and black sneakers.
In other-words,he dressed in all black.

"Hey.Mind if I come in?" he asked finally.

I nodded feebly and stepped to the side giving him space to walk in.

Once inside he pulled me into a tight hug. I smiled gratefully and buried my face in his chest.

He finally let go of me. "So what's up? I'm gonna crash in by the way," he smirked a smile tugging at his pink lips.

I tore my eyes away from his lips.

"Um...were you expecting anyone?" Justin asked stopping dead in his tracks.

"Well, yeah..Elise my best friend was coming over because we kind of had a sleepover planned.." I stated simply.

He made an attempt to move but I just stepped in front of him.
"Something tells me that Elise wants to meet you...you could say she's your ultimate fan."

Justin nodded proudly. "What can I say? I have millions...Are you one of them?"

I shook my head folding my arms across my chest.
"Nah, you never moved me..."

Justin faked hurt and sighed dramatically as I burst out laughing. It was only times like these I remembered how much I loved having Justin around. He was someone that could lighten a tense scene and he was the type to not take things too personally.

"Wow," I stated bluntly.

Justin quirked an eyebrow. "What?"

I stifled my laugh. "One guy...at a sleepover with two girls..it just sounds so funny."

Justin smirked. "Not for long."

I stared at him in bewilderment.
"What do you-" I was cut off when he fished his iPhone out of his Jean pocket.

I eyed his suspiciously. "What? Are you?-"

Without another word he walked off into the living room. I was about to follow him when the doorbell went off yet again. I was almost certain it was going to be Elise.

And yes it was her.









She had on a blue polka dotted dress and black sandals along with a duffel bag with what I assumed to have her clothes and necessities.

"Hey!" I greeted.

"Hiya! Are you ready for an epic night filled with-" She immediately stopped talking her eyes darting past me focusing on something...someone?
Oh yeah, Justin was here...


"Oh so you're the Bieber guy?" Elise asked cooly, gently pushing past me.

I whipped around.
Justin was stuffing his iPhone back into his pocket and then he laughed. "Yes. Yes I am."

Elise stood in front of him, dropping her bag in the process.

"There's only one way you can pass my test."

Justin shrugged nonchalantly. "Okay,shoot...Just not me." he added as an afterthought.

"You'd have to sing for me." she smirked sending me an amused look.

Seriously? This was her challenge?

"Okay,I will. Now, which one?"

"How about....Let me see..." she tapped her chin acting as if she was in deep thought.


"How about......Secrets by One Republic?"

"But before I go on, what would singing to you prove?"

"Nothing," she shrugged. " it's more of a source of entertainment."

Justin glanced at me me mouthing a 'HELP ME'. I smiled at him innocently and mouthed back a 'I Don't Think So'.

So with that, he began singing.




I need another story

Something to get off my chest

My life gets kinda boring

Need something that I can confess

Till all my slevees are stained red

From all the truth I have said

Come by it

Honestly I swear

Thought you see me wink,no

I've been on the brink,so

Tell me what you want to hear

Something that'll light those ears

Sick of all the insincere

So I'm gonna give all my secrets away

This time

Don't need another perfect lie

Don't care if critics ever jump in line

I'm gonna give all my secrets away











Justin ended in an harmonious key flashing us both a smile.

Elise just stood there her mouth slightly agape.
She turned to me.

"I might actually like this guy!" she squeaked.

I laughed inwardly.

Elise was so weird at times.



About five minutes later we got all the apparatus and materials needed to host our sleepover. The doorbell rang...again...I wonder why...

'Who could that be?' I thought before padding over to the door.

I opened it just a crack only to reveal three unfamiliar faces.

"Uh...hello?"
It was more of a question than a greeting.

Standing before me were three guys...three cute guys.. Hey, I'm a girl so I was a tad bit glad that three cute guys decided to visit me...even though I had no idea who they were... Wow, this day was becoming more and more weird by the minute.

Just then I felt an arm drape across my tensed shoulders.

"Hey guys!" Justin beamed.

I gave him a puzzled look.

"Oh," he cleared his throat un-comfortably. "these are my friends Ryan, Christian and Chaz." he introduced pointing to the co-responding persons. "This is my long lost but now found best friend; Lauren Marks."

Ryan had dark blond hair and light brown eyes. He was well built and was a definition of what most people said was 'Pure Swag'. Although...Justin possessed more swag...C'mon! He was the definition of the word itself!

Chaz on the other hand had a chocolate dark brown look to his hair and he had piercing dark brown eyes. He was also well built and was what most girls called hot!

Christian; looked the youngest of the three. He had light brown hair and from the smile he was throwing at me, he made it clear to me that he had braces.
He looked around thirteen..or maybe he was past that, probably his hormones hadn't picked up yet.
Just then, Elise's voice echoed throughout the house as she called out to us. Her voice was growing more and more closer and I could have heard he footsteps.

"Who are these cuties?" she smirked coming to stand right next to me.

"These here are my friends..." Justin explained briefly.

I shot him a dirty look. He sure had the courage to just invite people into my house without my permission.

"Did you seriously think that I'd be the only guy at this sleepover?"

I stared at him in disbelief.

Yep, that's Justin for you.




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