A date in the park {Shakira}

[torres]

The life of stardom could quite regularly drive him insane, although, of course no one knew about his annoyance with the media and the fans except for a select few who knew about his second life. He stood on the second floor of his house and looked out the window at the throngs of cameras and reporters and journalists and the whole shebang that comprised the gossip industry. He sighed, shook his head, and moved away from the window, letting the curtains fall closed again before one of them noticed him. There wouldn't be any getting away from them now. As usual, he was dressed quite casually in his jeans, though he was a bit more...dressy in a brown button down shirt. The only time you would ever catch him in anything more fancy would be if he was in a wedding or making a music video. That was just the way he rolled.

Knowing that he couldn't get around the press, he started down stairs with Oso in tow. Instead of letting the dog out to chase the reporters away though, he left him sitting inside the front door, cringing inwardly as cameras started rolling and flashing and people started to crowd around him rattling off one question after another before he could answer the first about the concert with Shakira, and even a few asking if there was anything going on between them. As usual though, he just smiled and pushed through them, not a word said to a single one. Most actors and musicians knew that was the only way to get through it, don't say a word.

One of the reporters asked him why he was in such a hurry as the doors of his Lamborghini lifted to allow him entrance. Sorry gentlemen, He said, with classic Enrique Iglesias humor, I've got plans for the night so you'll have to go find some other celebrity to follow around. I hear Santiago Perez lives around here somewhere, why don't you go ask him about his last soccer game or something? To the grumbling of the reporters he slid himself into the driver's seat and let the two doors close. He thanked God every day for the dark tinting on the windows, it provided him an escape from all the rest of the world. He quickly turned the engine on and pulled out, leaving the cameras and mics behind him.

He pulled up at Shakira's house, and stepped up to the door, where he was greeted by her. Go figure, she'd probably been waiting for him for hours. The park wasn't more than 20 minutes drive away, and they managed to fill that time with casual conversation about nothing in particular. When he pulled the car to a stop in the parking lot, he could tell that the brilliant red car was already attracting the attention of the other park goers, and he was hoping that they would give the two of them their privacy. He pressed the door button, and the two doors rose up again to release them into the park. He quickly slipped the key into his pocket, and moved around to the other side of the vehicle. Once there, he offered Shakira his hand in assistance of getting out of the car. Sure, she probably could have done so on her own, but it was just a guy's natural instinct, help the lady out of the car...especially on a date.

Let's just hope this doesn't turn into a signing. He said with a smile, as he noticed that people were still staring in their general direction. This was supposed to be about him and Shakira having a night out together, not him and Shakira signing twenty million autographs for the insane people who were "in love with them" simply because they'd appeared on TV and magazines. He had a feeling that they'd get approached by at least one person, but he could handle one person.

[shakira]

Shakira

The Pinewood concert had been a successful hit with all of the fans that had come. Enrique or Aaron and Shakira hit it off during the concert and even added their own twists to the stage performances. It had been a fun night and they both decided to go out together and just hang out at the park. Shakira had really started to take to Aaron and you could see that easily with how much they hung out. Unfortunately, the press continued to follow the both of them around, trying to find out any secret information to put in their magazines. This was the one downside of being a star. Most times, the press bugged you for information and when they did get it, they twist it up inside and out. They make their stories more "interesting" to get more readers to buy their magazines. It was truly annoying and was an invasion of privacy.

Shakira had cleaned up from being at the barn and had on a nice blue tank top and some skinny black pants. They matched well together and weren't too fancy for the night out at the park. Her makeup was perfect though. It highlighted her eyes well and made her face look flawless. She looked in the mirror before hearing a car pull up. She walked to the door and then stepped out, closing and locking it. She soon greeted him and then got in his car. They soon arrived to the park and she stepped out with the help of Aaron.

She saw everyone around looking at the both of them curiously. She really hoped that no one would have noticed them, but that plan had already not worked. She sighed and then smiled to what Aaron had said, Yea...let's just hope. I really just want to be left alone for once. She started to walk along the path that ran through the park. She lightly wrapped her fingers around Aaron's and smiled up at him. She wanted to mention about how fun it was to perform with him, but she didn't want to say anything that anyone else might hear. She really didn't want her life to be taken over by fans who wanted signings.

The sun was out and shining a bright orange color. It was starting to become dusk and the trees in the park were light by the bright orange rays. Shakira looked up at the orange sky and sighed happily. It was so nice just to be out and away from the hectic life. Even when they had people staring at them. It was nicer than being locked up in the house and watching reporters file in beside the door.

[torres]

He was beginning to wonder if he should have brought Oso. The giant of a dog scared people away quite easily, although he didn't want to get in trouble for the whole leash law thing, so it was probably a good thing he hadn't brought him. The dog would stay right on his heels at all times, unless he sicked him on someone, but still, the cops were picky about that thing. There was always the possibility that he could get out of it because he was a celebrity, but then again, a lot of other celebrities got harsher punishments for little things simply because they were famous, so he was never going to try that one.

Another thing he was wondering about was which name he should go by with Shakira. Usually with any relationships he preferred to go by Aaron since that was his real name, but with Shakira, if the press heard her ever call him Aaron, problems would arise. This was the biggest problem with having two lives. Obviously, he was Enrique Iglesias since Enrique Iglesias drove the only Lamborghini Reventon in the entire United States, but if he was going to have a relationship with her around the stables...he had to be Aaron. Maybe they would just have to taylor which name he went by according to the situation and location.

His hand closed around hers as well as they walked down the path in the orange light that always shone just before dusk. There really wasn't a better spot to go on a date. Everything was just perfect, and apparently, other people thought the same thing. A couple of days ago, a picture had appeared in the paper of a young man by the name of Charlie Parker, down on one knee proposing to the infamous Hayley Mathews right out here in the park, about this same time of day. It was a rather romantic location to say the least...minus the people that were still staring at them as they walked down the path.

He felt sort of like pulling out a gun and shooting them, just because the two of them could sing well didn't mean they didn't deserve some privacy. They had their own lives, and would really like to be left alone. Nevertheless, he always kept up that friendly "I love my fans" demeanor when he was around them. He had to, otherwise he wouldn't have any fans. He'd made one girl cry at a singing just by hugging her once, that had been entertaining. People were so obsessed with the people who could do things well like sing, that they would go so far as to say that they loved him...even though he'd never seen them in his entire life.

It certainly is beautiful out here. He commented. He felt like saying "kind of like you." but decided against it. It would be a bit too...cheesy. As much as it was true, he wasn't going to say it in that context. It was amazing how quickly he'd fallen for her. When he'd met her at the stables and she'd seen right through his Aaron Torres and had known that he was also Enrique Iglesias, he hadn't given a second thought as to a relationship. But when the two of them were singing together, he'd sort of found himself looking only at her instead of the crowd, and he couldn't help but notice how beautiful she really was. Not to mention the fact that she understood why he hid his private life from the world. She had everything going for her, and now here they were. He was just hoping that he could make things work out between his two lives. So far it was working, and he was planning on making it stay that way.

[Liz]

Shakira was lost in thought for a few moments. She thought of all her past relationships, but none were as true as this one. Most of the others were all based off the fact that Shakira was famous. Some guys were rude just to use her for the press and popularity that came with dating a star. She hated those people and she thought they should get a punishment fit for their ethics. She also thought about what would happen if Aaron's second life was revealed. She'd never forgive herself for it because that was his personal get away like horses were for her. She sighed and then came out of her thoughts and for now would not mention his name. She would have to cope in the public eye as best as possible when she was out with him.

The night seemed perfect for just walking around and hanging out. When there weren't that many people looking, it was actually quite peaceful. The sun really did create a romantic atmosphere and left many couples to take the time to just be with each other. Shakira and Enrique obviously had that in mind and were really starting to enjoy it. She sighed happily as she looked up at him. He was dressed more formally than normal and she smiled at that. He didn't have to be so dressed up around her, but he did what he wanted. So, she was fine with whatever he wore.

Every now and then, Shakira would smile out to the people looking upon them. It was quite weird to take time from their date to do it, but she had to seem friendly. If that's one thing that she had to do, it was that. She didn't want tot seem rude and inconsiderate of her fans, but she really felt like giving them a stern piece of her mind. She sighed and then continued to walk forward, lightly running her fingers over his as they walked hand in hand. She soon saw some benches looking over a small lake and she walked towards them. She wasn't tired or anything, but just thought it would be nice to sit and admire the little lake in front of them.

They soon reached the bench and she sat down. She gazed over the small pond that was reflecting the orange color of the sun. People had finally accepted the fact that they were both stars and moved on their way. Some, would stop and point them out or wave and Shakira would wave back just to be nice. She looked to Aaron and then nodded to his earlier statement. Yes, It's very beautiful. She smiled and then smirked a little bit, More beautiful when we don't have adoring fans staring us down though. She laughed a little and then looked out over the peaceful water again. She couldn't believe that she had met a guy so quickly. And for it to be another star was interesting. She didn't think something like this would ever really work, but they both seemed to have so much in common that it seemed to work very well.

With most star pairs, it never worked out because they ended up breaking up or divorcing, but this seemed different. Both stars were level headed and had the same interests. So, it should be easier to cooperate and communicate with each other compared to other couples in the star industry. She looked at Aaron and then to the water again. She stared into the setting sun before saying, I'm glad I met you. She smirked a little and then rested her head on his shoulder.

[torres]

Enrique sort of allowed Shakira to lead the way, but stayed beside her so that it didn't look like she was dragging him everywhere. His life on the stage and his life off the stage were really quite different, even his celebrity life was different from when he was on stage. Up there when he was performing, he often lead the "conversations" and whatnot, but when he wasn't performing he was more of a laid back and relaxed sort of person who would let the other person lead the way if they so chose to. He had no problem with it. Besides, Shakira seemed to know where she wanted to go, so he wasn't going to stop her from going there.

When they sat on the bench together, he had to smile at her comment. A lot of people had stopped staring by now, thankfully realizing that they were planning on a night together without fans. Many people could respect that, and he was glad of it. Without really even realizing it, he let go of her hand, and let his arm slip around her shoulders. It wasn't one of those stupid yawn and stretch sort of casual things, but it just seemed to come naturally like he was supposed to do it. He was really hoping that this would work out for them, he hated to fit into stereotypes and celebrity relationships always seemed to end in the couple breaking up. He knew that one well enough.

He had been going out with the tennis star Ana, but that hadn't ended well. Actually nothing short of her coming forward in public and stating openly that their relationship was over, before she even told him. He actually found out about it the next day in the tabloids, and when he asked he about it, she very uncaringly told him that the only reason she'd gone out with him in the first place was because she wanted to have sex with him, and since he was unwilling to do so...it was over. Yeah he'd been pretty ticked, but he hadn't taken it out on her. When she finished saying that, he'd simply turned and walked away, not a word said to her. That was the end of that relationship. His biggest problem was not being able to read people. He trusted people quite easily and took their word for whatever they said. She had said she loved him, and he had believed her...look where that had lead him. He was just glad he hadn't ever told Ana about his private life, that would have been a disaster.

But Shakira was different. Even he could tell that. She wasn't one of those loud boisterous "look at me" type celebrity. She was even perhaps a bit shy in public around people she didn't know. Even he, who had practically no ability to get meaning from things except when the person came right out and said it, could tell that she wasn't like most celebrities. He liked that about her, it was one of the things that had attracted him to her. As am I. He said with a smile as she put her head on his shoulder. Can't say I expected to meet someone like you at the stable, but I'm glad I did. He was so comfortable around her. She knew about both his lives, and for that reason, he didn't have to worry about slipping up and giving himself away. That always made thing less tense for him, and much more relaxed.

[shakira]

Shakira was glad that Aaron had followed so easily. She laughed a little as she had sort of dragged him over to the bench, but as long as he didn't mind she wasn't afraid to do it. You'd think that someone more shy like her wouldn't do something like that, but when she got to know you and vice versa, she would do anything she liked. It was quite surprising actually, but she was all up for surprises. Just like Aaron had surprised the whole crowd with the fun stunt that he had pulled during the concert they performed together. Once you really got to know her, she could be a real wild woman if she got into the right atmosphere. It was quiet hilarious to watch if you weren't someone who cared. Just to see her go from shy to completely wild is entertaining, but quite sad. Aaron hadn't yet found that side and she started to think it was a good thing. It might turn him off. She doesn't do drugs or anything, but get some beer or wine in her and she's as good as ready to have a good night.

Shakira smiled slightly as she felt his arm slip around her. She was completely fine with it and felt comforted by it. It really didn't seem to be anything awkward either. Despite that they've only really talked and hung out a few times. You could tell there was something between them though. Not knowing anything about them, you might guess that they both liked each other and would soon be a couple. Shakira soon moved so she was sitting across the bench with her back against Aaron. She found herself more comfortable before and more comforted by his body warmth. She was really glad that they had setup a plan to just hang out and go on a date. She was even more happy that everyone was leaving them alone. At first, she thought that people might not leave them alone and make them sign things, but it was different than what she thought. People obviously respected the fact that they were both there to enjoy each other's company and not be bothered by adoring fans.

His words ran through her head and she smiled. She moved a little so she could look at him. She was happy that he seemed to really like her. As mentioned before, she hadn't really had any luck with guys. It was sad, but most guys just wanted to use her. She established the limit early on that she would never go through that again. It was too much heartache for her. Aaron's words though seemed true and sincere, which was what Shakira liked about them. She also liked that Aaron was a simplified person. He wasn't complicated an seemed to follow anything that she wanted to do. This life was a little different from Enrique on stage, but she liked both. She loved his sense of humor and funny side. He could also be serious about things and know when to stop. So far, she loved everything about him and could ell that they had lots in common. His last words played through her head and she laughed some. Yea, honestly, I didn't think I'd be meeting someone like you at a barn either. That's the last place I thought I'd meet you.

The sun had now disappeared for the night and the moon came out. It wasn't totally dark, but it was starting to get there. The park lights had now turned on and it still seemed to be a romantic place to be when you were a couple. It seemed perfect and even more perfect spending time with the person you thought you loved. There was no place for words, but just sitting with that person was a good time in and of itself.

[lovasz]

Aaron really wasn't like most guys. He had experienced both sides of life...or more like all side of life. He'd lived a normal life with his family, no problems at all until he was 16 and auditioned for an American agent to come to the States and sing. Before, he'd just had a normal happy life, he'd gone to high school, had his friends, enjoyed life. Not after that though.

That was when he experienced the worst part of life. His dad started to hate him, and hired some thugs to beat him whenever they got the chance. A few times, he really had almost been killed, left for dead in a dark alley. He probably would have died too if it hadn't been for Lexie finding him and managing to get him up off the ground and to the hospital. After that, she was the only person he trusted. It had happened several times. Being only 16, he hadn't been able to defend himself much from these adult men, and he had the scars to show it. Finally after two years, he gave up and moved to the States, leaving behind everything he had ever known.

Once in the States, his career was slow to start. For about a year, he struggled to make ends meat, and was pretty much living on the streets, performing with a few other guys in his same boat. It was hard, they struggled to get one gig a month, and the pay was terrible. It was all they could do to keep living though, so they kept at it. After nearly a year, a talent scout found one of their songs that one of the guys had put up on youtube. His interest was piqued, and found out that they were playing in a few days at a club. He took the small band on, and soon their career skyrocketed with the release of their first album.

Then he was living the high life. He had experienced it all. Family life, a life of fear and pain, a life of poverty, and now the life of a star and the life of a single "dad." He knew all side of life, and he wouldn't trade those experiences for anything. It was what made him able to connect with the people. He knew what it was like, and he expressed it in his music, that was what made him popular...a litle too popular for his liking. It was awkward to think that little girls probably had his picture up on their walls and drooled over him all the time. But he would survive. He had found a great girl, and he was thinking that it was possible that he was falling in love with her, or at least he hoped so.

Well lets thank fate for it then. He said with a smile. What were the odds of two celebrities meeting each other at a stable and ending up liking each other? Pretty slim, but apparently, they'd been that one couple in 100. He was grateful of it, he could use some good things like this in his life. Not to mention the fact that she was beautiful, and he didn't think he could be any more lucky than he was right then. He didn't want anything to change, he was happy right here with Shakira.

[Liz]

Shakira had had a pretty normal life in the way of being with family and having family love her. She spent most of her time in Colombia and grew up there. Like some people had already discovered spanish is her first and most fluent language. It was her favorite to speak too. She loved her home country, but trying to get a singing deal there wasn't working out too well. She'd get some good concerts and great turnouts, but they were never consecutive. She'd get some here and there, but nothing like she got over here in the states.

Her parents were always good to her and provided her everything that they could give to help her along the way. When she was old enough though, she decided she'd have to move to the states. It was a heartbreaker for her family and friends, including her sister, but she had to do it. To her, it was the only way to make some real money to live off of. When she got her first Cd out, it took her a while to get started, but her career was kicked off. People loved her Cd and loved the style of her music. She traveled around the world as more people became interested in her and performed concerts. Soon though, she was tired of just doing concerts and not having any free time, which led her to Pinewood and ultimately to meet the love of her life, Aaron or Enrique.

It was funny how something as common as horses could bring two people together. They just started to talk and happened to have a lot in common which was an odd coincidence. They seemed to hit if off and the horses helped to start that. You could say that the horses brought them together or you could say that fate was meant to happen that way and it did. Either way you look at it, two people met each other and fell for each other after hanging out. It was the classic love story....well, maybe not classic, but it was a love story for sure.

Shakira smiled back at him and replied to his comment, Yea, either it was that, the horses, or both. She laughed a little bit and then sighed happily. The night had gotten cooler, but it was a nice cool. It wasn't cold, but just right. With Shakira sitting right next to Aaron, it was even better. There was still a slight breeze, but his body kept her warm and comforted. In the next few moments, she kind of just let her body act. She felt herself getting closer and closer to him. Moments later, she felt her lips on his. She wasn't sure if he would be okay with it, but she just had to let it out.

As she felt her lips touch his, shivers went down her spine. She had never really dated anyone like this and this time it was much different. She actually felt some passion behind the kiss, unlike others who had just kissed her out of no where and nothing really seemed to spark. Soon, all of the people and the park surroundings were a blur and a haze. They didn't matter to her at the moment. All that mattered was the guy she was with, and that was Aaron. She hadn't known him long, but it sure seemed like it was an eternity. She sat there for a few seconds, just kissing him, before she let go. She looked down and then smiled back up at him. She laughed a little, Sorry, I just couldn't resist. It was the end to a great night.

[torres]

It was quite true. Not many celebrities like them were into any sort of horse thing, and the chances of pretty much the only two with this interest both showing up in a little town like Pinewood and both being at the stable at the same time, were pretty slim. Although, perhaps they were greater than he had thought considering that they had both been there, had run into each other, and had hit it off as well as they had. Although he would probably never admit it, Aaron had been hoping to find someone he could fall in love with in this small town. Although the dual identity was still an issue, he was pretty sure he'd found her. If this relationship ever bloomed to the point that they were going to get married, he would have to give up his second life. After all, on both of his truly legal identities he would have to say married to Shakira, and that wouldn't go over too well with the government. They were reluctant to give him the second identity as it was, and he doubted if they would even let him get married if he still had both of them. That was something he was willing to do though, if he loved her enough to marry her, he would love her enough to give up the privacy he could have only by keeping a secret second life.

Next thing he knew, Shakira was right there, very close to him. It sort of took him by surprise since he'd sort of zoned out for a few minutes there, but really even before he could react, her lips were pressed gently against his. That sort of took him by surprise too, but it was a good sort of surprise. Instead of pulling away from her, he sort of melted into it and returned the kiss. This was definitely different from when he had been with Ana. This actually had feeling behind it. Ana had been the first girl in his life, aside from his mother, and he really hadn't known the difference. Now though, he could tell that Shakira actually meant it.

In that brief moment of passion, Aaron felt like his heart had totally stopped without warning. It seemed like the whole world had stopped too. The people around him seemed frozen in time, everything became still, he and Shakira were the only two who were outside of this rift in time. When she pulled away though, everything resumed at its normal pace. When she looked back up at him with a smile, that crooked and almost boyish smile tugged at the corners of his mouth as well. Sorry for what? He asked, only to make the point that she didn't need to apologize for it. He was pretty sure that it was inevitable, and would have happened eventually anyway...she just beat him to it.

Ever since that disastrous relationship with Ana, he'd sort of been careful about relationships. He took things a bit more slowly, and sort of left it up to the girl to take the initiative. He knew that normally the guy was supposed to do that, but he didn't want things to end like they had last time. He had to know what she wanted, and the only way was to either ask her, which would be incredibly stupid, or to just let her take the lead. Neither option was all that great, but he would take the lesser of the two evils and not make himself look like a complete idiot. He really wanted this to last, and never end, and he didn't want to mess things up by taking things too quickly or doing something she hated. He would kill himself if he ruined what they had. That was the extent of his feelings for her.

[shakira]

Shakira was still in a little bit of shock that she actually kissed him, but it soon wore of. Her face held a truely pleasant look as she looked up to Aaron and laughed at his comment. It was true it was bound to happen, but to her, it was just...different. All the other guys she had been with had made the first move a little too fast. This time it was actually her taking the lead. She didn't mind, but it was slightly out of the ordinary for most couples. Maybe this time though, they wouldn't be like most couples.

They were already both stars and that was unusual enough. Not to mention that they both happened to be at the same barn at the same time. Nothing was normal about this couple and she was happy about it. As long as they didn't get discovered quickly, they'd be okay right? Some people had been watching them since their kiss and you could hear voices from behind them. She shook her head and tried to ignore them. She really didn't want this getting out, but they were both stars and that was also bound to happen.

There had been a reporter there just as a civilian and when he saw the kiss he pulled out a camera a took a picture. Shakira looked back a glared at the guy after they had finished, leaving him to run off. She knew this would get out, but she would do anything to protect Aaron's secret life. She didn't want that to get ruined all because of her, even if he didn't mind. She didn't want to do that to him. It just didn't seem right to her.

She sighed and then looked at Aaron. She moved closer to him, but only to be able to speak more softly. Want to go somewhere more...private? Like my house or your house? She smirked some and then rested her head on his shoulder and waited for a response.

[Charlie Parker]

Aaron ignored the people who were staring. So what if he was in love with Shakira and kissing her? That was what people did when they loved each other wasn't it? It was perfectly normal, was there no privacy for them? Ah well...that was the price he had to pay for fame he supposed. That photo would probably be all over the gossip by tomorrow morning. But what did he care about that? Well he would rather not have every intimate moment of his life broadcasted all over the world, but he couldn't stop that from happening, thanks to his little friend the internet. Plus, since they were both stars all over the world, the whole world would know very soon.

When she asked if he wanted to go somewhere that the eyes of the press couldn't see them, he was all too willing to oblige. He sidled his shoulder out from under her head, and stood up, offering her his hand. You don't need to ask more than once. He said with a smile as he pulled her back up onto her feet. Once she was upright again, he kissed her again, though it was more quick and deliberate...the kind of kiss that said I love you without being too...passionate I suppose. He loved her passionately, but in front of all the people who were staring, he didn't want to make a display of it.

If she wanted to go to his place, those reporters might still be there and they'd have to wade through them...although he could call Matty, the neighbor and ask him to let Oso out the back door so that the big dog could chase them away. Matty always took care of the Akita when Aaron was being Aaron and not Enrique, and he'd given the kid a key to the house. He was kind of like a little brother to him, and Aaron completely trusted him with taking care of things. He was a good kid, and there was nothing to worry about...besides, Matty and Oso loved to just run around in the back yard together and "wrestle"...aka Oso letting Matty tackle him and then rolling over to sit on him.

Speaking of which...Aaron also had Aaron Torres' home...not just Enrique Iglesias' home. There wouldn't be any press waiting for them there. Although Amelia was at home...she'd be going to bed about now. Which reminded him, did Shakira even know about Amelia? He wasn't sure he had told her about his niece turned daughter, but that was the least of his worries. He could get to that later...as long as Shakira didn't mistake Amelia for his daughter like so many other people had and think he was some sort of sex driven maniac who ended up with a kid on accident. She wasn't the sort to jump to conclusions though, so he figured she would accept his explanation when it came.

Just say the word and we're there. He said, meaning that she could choose where they went. It really made no difference to him. Either of his houses or her house worked out perfectly in his opinion. After all, the location wasn't nearly as important as the person he was with in that location. He was still keeping up the "I love my fans" appearance at the moment, though he was getting rather irritated with all the "whispers" he could hear around them. Did people think he couldn't see or hear them? Oh wait...he was a celebrity, and celebrities aren't human, and so don't get the same basic privacies that humans would get.

[shakira]

Shakira soon ignored everyone herself also. It wasn’t going to do any good for her to worry about what other people were thinking. She didn’t care because she knew most of the couples around knew what it was like to be in love, or at least be in that situation. So, they should at least feel for the famous couple. It wasn’t everyday that there was more passionate star love… all the actors and actresses were either dating, or getting married, or getting divorced, or not happy with each other. This relationship was different though. Both stars had lives outside of their main career and both stars had too many things in common to not be noticed. They were perfect for each other and Shakira wasn’t going to let the public or the newspapers destroy all that they’ve worked for.

Shakira moved a little so he could move from the bench. When she saw his hand, she lightly placed hers in his and then felt her body being pulled up from the bench. Before she knew it, they were kissing again. This time it wasn’t as nearly as passionate as before. It still had its spark, but like Aaron she also didn’t want to be the one to make another scene out of the already heightened situation. Shakira laughed a little as she heard his thankful words and then she nodded. Let’s head out then. She said smiling and walking towards his car.

As they walked hand in hand, they soon saw the car not too far away. Shakira was happy for that because she wanted to get away from everyone talking and whispering behind their backs. It was the most annoying thing of all. It wasn’t even like people were just staring…no, they had to stare and whisper loud enough to hear. It was amazing how selfless people could be sometimes. I mean, yes the couple were both famous, but that doesn’t mean that their privacy needed to be invaded…did it? People obviously weren’t respecting their privacy this time, that’s for sure.

Once they actually reached the car Shakira hopped in. She had heard Aaron’s words about were to go, but she didn’t want to say anything until they were securely away from anyone who might follow them. She put on her seatbelt and then looked over at Aaron before contemplating where they should go. Soon she made up her mind, Why don’t we head to my house? Hopefully no one will be outside and we can get right in.

She did have a few “visitors” every now and then. They were either fans or the press trying to get the scoop on things that she would be involved in. It was quite annoying actually. She would have to get someone to help clear out all the people. It was a private residence after all and she needed somewhere to get some peace and quiet. Her home was the only place she could do that besides the barn and now it was periodically being invaded by fans and what not. This just wasn’t fair and shouldn’t have been considered a condition to live in, but it came with being famous. Everything that Shakira didn’t like about her life, came with being famous. She guessed that it was just the way things were. You had to give up some things to get other things…a lesson she was all too familiar with.

[torres]

Just as Aaron was reaching the car, he saw the TMZ crew moving towards them. That reporter must've tipped them off. Well he wasn't going to stand around to let them stick their cameras in his face. Still, he kept up his usually relaxed composure and walked back around to his side of the car as their cameras started rolling. He slipped into the driver's seat and pressed the button to close the door. He loved the tinted windows on this thing. Sure he'd paid extra to get all of them tinted, but what was a bit more money spent on a million dollar car? He really wasn't the sort of person to flaunt wealth, but when he was Enrique, he had to look like a celebrity...plus, the Lamborghini was the fastest car on the market that looked decent that he could get away from the press with.

He nodded when she suggested her house, it was probably the best option. Your house it is then. He said with a smile. He didn't doubt that those guys would still be at his house, and it probably wouldn't be the best idea to have Enrique Iglesias' car pull into Aaron Torres' driveway. He started the engine, and put the car in reverse, smoothly pulling out of the parking space and then switching it into drive and starting away from the part and the cameras. He wasn't just going to sit around and let them get "footage" that they can all make fun of on their stupid shows. Once they were back out onto the main road, he glanced over towards her, a smile still on his face...though this one was an actual, "I'm happy to be here and you're gorgeous" smile, not the "I'm a star and I love my fans" smile that he'd donned before on the way back to the car.

It didn't take long before he was pulling up to Shakira's house, thanks in part to the speed of the car. No one seemed to mind if celebrities went over the speed limit. Since he drove the only Reventon in the United States, the cops always just waved when he went by. Never once had he been pulled over, and he was pretty sure that he would keep that reputation. Even if he did though, he most likely wouldn't get a ticket. There were some perks to being known by everyone in the whole world, and that was one of them.

He stopped the car and stepped out, locking the doors and flipping the key into his pocket once Shakira had gotten out. He waited then for her to lead the way, considering it was her house, and she had the key. He stepped up beside her and slid his arm around her waist as they walked. He couldn't help but look at her. She was so beautiful, on and off the stage, it just blew him away every time he saw her. He could definitely see this relationship going far into the future, and he certainly hoped he wasn't just imagining things.

[shakira]

Shakira smirked as she saw the TV crew coming their way. She laughed though when she noticed that the windows were tinted from the outside, a feature that come in very handy on times. She loved Aaron's car and loved him, but not for his car. She wasn't that shallow. There were so many great things about him and her that made the both of them the perfect couples in the news. Shakira sighed knowing that they would be all over the afternoon news tomorrow. It didn't matter to her though, as long as she was with Aaron she would always be ok.

Shakira smiled as she heard his smooth words. Alright. She replied simply. Sounds good. As he pulled out, she laughed again at the reporters who were trying their best to follow the couple. She sighed happily as they were on their way back to her house. The car Aaron had was amazing. It was smooth and amazingly sleek...the perfect car to get speed in. Shakira was slightly surprised that they weren't getting pulled, but then again...if Aaron was the only one who had that car, then people would know who he was and wouldn't bother to pull it over. There were always some good things about being rich and famous. For one, you had money to make your life as amazing as you'd like it. On the other hand you had adoring fans always wanting to invade your life, like what had just happened.

When she saw him smile, she smiled back just as happily. There was no other person or place she'd rather be right now. Soon, they were back at her house and she was getting out of his car. She had gotten her keys ready and then walked up to the door. She felt Aaron's hand around her waist and she smiled back at him. Soon, the door was unlocked and she walked in the house with Aaron trailing behind her. She set her keys down before walking with him over towards the couch in the living room. The house was normally pretty quiet and so much more peaceful than it had been anywhere else. They could actually have some privacy to enjoy each other's company besides the barn, which wasn't always the best place. She smiled up at him and then said, I'm glad you have tinted windows on your car. They really save the day. She laughed some and then leaned against him.

She soon found herself kissing him again, wrapping her arms around his neck. She tried to stop the temptation by looking away, but his eyes were quite amazing and she just couldn't stop looking into them. The kiss was like the first with lots of feeling and emotion behind it. Shakira doubted that the feeling would ever change. As long as they were madly in love, she thought that it would always stay the same no matter what. It was a plus with loving or liking someone so much. The feeling for that person just never changed. Soon, she pulled away lightly and then smiled up at him. She loved him and that would never change.

[Tyler Haze]

Yeah...basically, he was speeding. You know how the cops allow you to go five over the limit? Yeah, well...he was doing more like...15-20 over. He wasn't too worried though, the Reventon was well known as belonging to him, who else in Pinewood could afford a $1,500,000 car plus the extra expenses of getting the tinted windows all the way around, the import fee, and the extra fee for purchasing before it was even on the market? I mean really, who besides Enrique Iglesias was driving a 2009 nine model in 2008? Any cop that didn't recognize that car as belonging to him was totally out of the loop. Sure, people like Paris Hilton got worse charges because they were famous...but not him. Oh no. He was the kind of guy who related the the audience and made people have fun beyond just listening to the music, and he wasn't into all the junk other celebrities were into. People appreciated that, and so he got away with stuff like this. Besides, he wasn't a dangerous driver. He stopped at stop signs and lights, he let pedestrians cross in front of him without hitting them, he passed legally...all he did that wasn't exactly legal was to go over the speed limit.

He followed Shakira into her house, noticing that it really was a nice place. It didn't really surprise him, considering his celebrity house was pretty nice too...though not quite like this. He was a guy, and his house was a bit more...well not so designerish and whatnot. Some guys went all out on designer stuff...but he wasn't some guys. Heck, the only thing he had that was designer was a single suit that he'd used in one of his music videos and worn to a single concert. Everything else came from the same stores that regular people shopped at. While he was building his celebrity image with fancy cars and all that, he was also letting people know that celebrities could be just as normal as regular people. That's exactly what I got them for. He said with a smile when she mentioned the tinted windows.

Once again, he was slightly taken off guard when Shakira's arms wrapped around his neck and she started kissing him again, but he didn't let on to it. Instead he slid his arms around her waist, and kissed her right back. If this was what real love felt like...he had no idea what he'd been missing out on before. This was all so much better...it was all so much more right. Everything with Ana was just sort of...oh lets kiss because we can. With Shakira it was...lets kiss because we're in love and can't help it. And this way was oh so much better than the other way.

When she pulled away from him he smiled down at her, losing himself in everything about her. You are beautiful, He said rather randomly, and I love you. It was the I love you part that really mattered though. Undoubtedly countless guys had told her she was beautiful and that they loved he seen plenty of pretty girls before, but never loved any of them. When he first saw Shakira she was pretty...but as he fell in love with her she became beautiful.