Chapter 2 - Gordo Explains It All

[Gordo is sitting at his computer and e-mailing Lizzie. Yes, he's e-mailing his online pen-pal. He's wearing a plaid shirt and blue jeans. He's silently sipping a cola and telling his friend about yesterday's events.]

"Yesterday was weird. I saw Lizzie and Miranda sitting at our table at lunch. I walked over and sat down in front of Lizzie. She was looking perfect as usual. Yeah, guys notice stuff. Anyway, I began a discussion about the affects of pop music on the teenage brain. I don't think Lizzie was really paying attention; she was sitting there, staring at me. I have no idea what she was thinking about. She just sat there... biting her bottom lip... staring at me. I got this weird feeling while I was talking and looking at her. It was like... I had to kiss her. I don't know how I held myself back.

"Now look... Lizzie's my best friend. I would never do anything to try and jeopardize our friendship... but I wanted to kiss her so bad. Maybe I should tell her how I feel? No... She might think I'm a freak.. but I have a feeling she may feel the same way about me. What do you think?

"Well, Meghan, I better go. I have so much on my mind. Please e-mail be back as soon as you read this. I really need your help.

Your Friend, Gordo"

Soon after e-mailing his friend he decided to go to the Digital Bean. He had a feeling Lizzie and Miranda would be there. Maybe Lizzie will leave Miranda and I alone, so I could ask Miranda what I should do? he thought. He through on his jacket and raced out the door.

He walked through the door of the Digital Bean and saw Miranda sitting alone at a corner booth. "Hey Miranda, where's Lizzie?" he asked as he sat down.

"She should be here in about 10 minutes. I called her on the pay phone and she said she had to finish eating and then she'd meet me here." she said. "What are you doing here? Don't you have to do some homework or something?" she said with a laugh.

"Nah, I wanted to talk to you about something."

"Really? What about?" she asked.

"Well, I have no idea how to say this..." he slowly said. "Miranda... promise me you won't say anything to anyone."

"I promise. What's wrong?" she asked with concern.

"Miranda... I think I'm in love with Lizzie."

[TOMORROW: What will Miranda say to Gordo? Will she break her promise and tell Lizzie?]