Author's Note:I own jack crap,well actually not really. Jonathan Darvey is MINE all MINE!HEHEHE! Don't sue me because I own nothin', and you won't get a cent because I have no money! Thanks again to the people who reviewed! NOTE- This WILL be L/G.
What Almost Was
Chapter 3: We're Still Going Strong
"Hey, Lizzie," the brunette waved a hand in the air,motioning her best friend to join them at the lunch table. Taking her seat she popped opened her Pepsi and smiled at the blonde as she sat down.
"Hey, Miranda. Hi, Gordo" she flashed a smile across the table at him.
Looking up from his camera he grinned and replied "Hey, McGuire."
"So, where's John" Miranda bit down into her peanut butter and jelly sandwich and giggled when the jam ran down her chin.
"I don't know. Why?" Lizzie looked confused, either at the question or the lunch meat she was presently poking with her fork. Sighing in disgust she pushed the cafeteria tray as far away from her as possible.
"Umm,maybe because he's physically attached to your side at all times." Miranda looked at Lizzie as if she'd grown another head.
"We are not. Anywho, is it a rule that I have to keep tabs on my boyfriend at all times?"
"No, geez, sorry. Anywho, what are the plans for Senior Ball ?" Miranda excitedly asked as she pulled open the tab to her Jell-O.
"Well I found the perfect dress at Gunne Sax, but it's $350. Mom said she'd help pay for it as long as I do a few extra chores around the house." Lizzie animatedly spoke about her gown as Miranda attentively listened. "It's black and basic, but very beautiful. It's a tube dress that's black velvet with cubic zirconium lining at the top, with a velvet sash to match. I know it doesn't sound very pretty but, really it is. So, are you getting yours today?"
"Yes! I'm picking up my dress today right after school. How bout' you Gordo? Are you taking the lovely Emily to Senior Ball?" Miranda poked Gordo in the sides in a joking manner.
"No,we broke up last night," he simply replied never looking up from his camera.
"Awe, I'm so sorry, Gordo. That really sucks a big one," Lizzie sympathetically smiled as she placed her hand over Gordo's.
'Don't freak out, Gordo, it's just a friendly gesture. Nothing more, she's got a boyfriend.' Gordo chided himself as he reveled in the feel of her warm hand. "Oh, it's ok. I didn't really feel anything for her. So in the long run it's better that I dumped her."
"Well at least you're lookin' at the glass half full," Miranda laughed.
"Hello, darling," Jonathan wrapped his arms around Lizzie as he sat down at the lunch table, "Hello, Miranda, David."
"Gordo," 'David' glared at Jonathan as he inwardly cursed him 'He's been with Lizzie for five years and he still can't remember my name, ass.'
"Oh yes, that's correct, Gordo," he smiled sickly sweet at Gordo as he kissed Lizzie on the cheek. Turning to her he said "Lizzie I'm afraid I must cancel our date on Friday. Basketball practice is going to be longer because we lost last night's game. I'm dreadfully sorry."
"Oh, that's ok. You free Friday, Miranda?" Lizzie was disappointed but tried to cover it up by making new plans with Miranda and Gordo.
"Yeah sure. Why?" Miranda spooned some Jell-O into her mouth.
"Wanna do a movie night?"
"Definitely," she excitedly squealed "the new Ewan McGregor film is out on tape. We definitely have to rent it or I will have fits of hysteria without my Ewan."
"Oh I know, he's so freakin hot! What is it with my attraction to foreigners?" she kissed John full on the lips for a little while.
Gordo once again turned his attention to his camera, trying to ignore the public display of affection. It pained him so much to see Lizzie with such a disrespectful guy. Sure he was the 'Mr. Right' in public and probably to her in private,but he knew what David was really like. He also knew that there was no Basketball practice Friday, but there was a party and Kate's house. He also had heard him once in the boys' locker room tell a few profound lies about John and Lizzie's intimate relationship. Of course he wouldn't tell Lizzie anything he knew, he didn't want to hurt her feelings.
He never wanted to do anything that could potentially end up directly or indirectly hurting his Lizzie. He cared and loved her too much. Yep, he loved her. He had come to this realization their 8th grade year when she started to date Jonathan. He never told anybody this, with the exception of his dog, Lady. And unless she had miraculously started to talk, he knew his secret was safe. Although, he suspected that Miranda knew or either he was just being paranoid. He chose to stick with the latter of the two.
"How, about you, Gordo? You free Friday?" Lizzie snapped him out of his day dreaming.
"Huh, yeah. How about six o'clock?" He sighed giving up his camera, it would need to be taken into the shop to be fixed.
"Sounds great, that good for you, Randy," Lizzie turned to Miranda.
"Yeah," she laughed at her nickname. It had been given to her in the 5th grade when Billy Henson had picked on her because as the behavior of most immature boys at this age, he had a crush on her. As a result nothing had happened between to two, in fact he turned out to be gay. The name just stuck with them and always would.
"Well, I must be off, Elizabeth. I've got to go get changed for next period, weight training. Toodles," he waved to the group as he started his journey to the locker room.
"So, Randy do you have any idea of who you want to go with to Senior Ball?" Lizzie turned back to their previous topic of discussion. Seeing Miranda turn a bright shade of red she slyly asked," Or have you already been asked?"
"Umm, yes. By Larry Tudgeman," she barely said the last part, but it wasn't lost completely.
"Tudgeman?" Gordo nearly yelled across the cafeteria."Nerdy little Tudgester who you swore just last year would never ever have a date in his adolescent life! That Tudgeman!?!?"
"Yeah, so what. He's a sweet guy, you just don't know him. I'm surprised at you, Gordo. You of all people! You've never prejudged anybody before!" she defended herself against Gordo's harsh words.
"I'm sorry, Miranda. It's just a bit of a shock. Larry?" Gordo was still in disbelief. He was expecting somebody to pop out of nowhere and tell him 'Smile,you're on Candid camera.' But it was all to no avail. She was dead serious.
"Congrats, Randy," Lizzie crossed to the other side of the table to hug her best friend. "It's about time you got a date."
"Shut it, girl," Miranda playfully hit her across the head."He really is a sweetie, you just gotta get to know him on the inside."
"Well I'm happy for you. Wow, it's weird how life changes isn't it? I mean a year ago you would have shit before the thought of you going with Larry to Senior Ball crossed your mind. And I never expected to have such a long relationship with anybody, with the exception of you guys. And after five years we're still going strong. It surprises me that we haven't broken up or that he hasn't gotten sick of me and suddenly decided he was in love with Kate Sanders. And you, Gordo, have grown into quite the little hottie who can't go one day without being asked out. It's just fucking amazes me how people change during the years. Time really does fly," with this last statement Lizzie sat quietly.
"Wow, deep," Miranda just stared into space reflecting on her words then said, "did you pick that shit up off of Oprah?"
"You know what; fuck you. That's the last time I pour out my heart to you." Her nostrils were now flaring with rage and embarrassment.
"Lizzie, I was just joking. I'm sorry, I didn't mean it. Please forgive me," Miranda was truly sorry what she had said, she said it without thinking. "Please. I'm sorry."
"Well... all right, bitch," Lizzie was always one who easily forgave others, and that was her downfall. She couldn't resist Miranda, Gordo, or Jonathan. She was too sweet of a person, aside from her gutter mouth.
"Girls," Gordo laughed as the bell rang and he collected his things for next period: French.
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To make up for lost time I wrote two chapters! Review if you want, don't if you don't want to. I can't make you. I'D LIKE TO TAKE THIS TIME TO APOLOGIZE FOR MY POTTY MOUTH! Sorry if it offends.
