DISCLAIMER: Nothing is mine.

Chapter 5: Confessions

            Lizzie stifled her sobs.

            "Lizzie, is that you?" a voice asked.

ANIMATED LIZZIE: Great! There goes my privacy.  Why is it that people are always around when you're trying to be alone?

            She sniffed and tears rolled down her cheeks in silence.

            "What are you doing out here?"

            "I could ask you the same question," she said.

            "You looked like you were having fun."

            "I was…at first.  What about you? I thought you'd like it."

            "No, I lost all enjoyment when I couldn't find a nonalcoholic drink." Pause. "But what's wrong Lizzie? Why are you crying? What happened?"

            "I thought it would be so cool coming to a high school party…well, I didn't think there would be REAL high schoolers here."

            "It surprised me, too."

            "Yeah, I had one guy try to get me drunk and the other tried to trick me into going upstairs with him."

            "Pathetic."

            "Yeah."

            Lizzie looked up at the sky.  It was still clear.  She could see some stars.  The tears came back in torrents.  The owner of the voice held her close, trying to comfort her.

            "Your friendship has meant everything to me, Lizzie."

            "That's what I'm here for," Lizzie choked through her tears.

            "I…don't think you understand what I'm saying."

            "Explain it to me then."

            The voice was silent.

ANIMATED LIZZIE: Just say it! I've had too terrible a night to be caught up in suspense.

            The silence continued.  Lizzie wanted to press him, but at the same time she didn't.  She waited a while longer.

            "Well…?" she whispered.

            "I like you, Lizzie."

            "I like you, too," she answered, not taking in the words.

            "No…I mean…" Pause. "This is harder than I thought it would be.  I mean…I like you like you."

ANIMATED LIZZIE: * Jaw open—shakes head * Where did that come from?? WHY DID YOU HAVE TO SAY IT!!! Okay, REWIND!!!

            "You mean…as more than a friend?" she asked, almost uncomfortably. 

            "Yes.  I think you are the most beautiful, most amazing girl I have ever met."  He was sincere.  Lizzie could hear the compassion in his voice.

            "Wow…" Lizzie whispered.  She moved out of the arms of the voice.

            There was a long awkward silence.

            "I knew I shouldn't have said anything."  He got up abruptly and headed back towards the party.  "Forget it, I'm sorry."

ANIMATED LIZZIE:  No! Don't leave! I like you too! I LIKE YOU TOO!!! * covers mouth with both hands *  Did I just say that?  Oops.  No, it's true.  I'm in denial! DON'T LEAVE!!!!

            Lizzie jumped up and flew after him.  She jumped in front of him, blocking his way.

            "Please, Lizzie, just let me go.  I'm sorry I said anything.  I'm just gonna leave now and we won't have to see each other until school starts again."

            Lizzie didn't move out of the way.  She leaned in and kissed him softly on the lips.

            " I like you a lot, too."

[A/N]: Sorry so short.  But who do you think it is? Who is the owner of The Voice??