A/N Thank you again for the wonderful reviews. This story as well as my other story is really fun to write, and I hope you are having half as much fun reading it as I am writing it. Continue to review please! Also, I love getting e-mail and IMed, so feel free to e-mail me or IM me! (Check my bio page)

This chapter has been really hard for me to word, because I was going to end this story right here and then make a sequel, but then I was like, no that will confuse me, and I am sure it would confuse other people. I was then going to do a teaser that Lizzie was running out of room in her diary, and the sequel would pick off where I left off, but then I realized that that idea was horrible and I didn't like it, so this chapter will be what it is supposed to be, and there wont be any teasers or anything. Is that clear? I didn't think so.

Disclaimer: Lizzie no es mio.





Chapter Thirteen: Ethan's Apology

Thursday, 16 June Morning

I suppose you want me to start this entry with where I left off yesterday. It would probably not be wise considering certain UNINVITED people might read it. I guess I could fix that, Hold on.

So that is where the key was! Believe it or not, you have a lock that I just found, and since it turns out that people have been reading MY diary, I am going to have to start using it. Why can't people just read their own diary? Everybody wants to read mine.

Not only that, but everyone's a critic. You know that page that was read by Ethan has somehow been broadcasted throughout the whole train? I will be walking to go to the bathroom, and random people (from the trip) somehow figure that the whole situation has become their business and try to give me advice on what to do, or a story of their own, or some random opinion.

I don't need advice, though. In fact, I have a whole new page that can be broadcasted, and it starts where I left off.

Lizzie: Gordo, I am sorry you had to hear that. I never wanted you to find out like that.

Gordo looked at me like he was upset.

Gordo: Lizzie, I am sorry that I found out that way too.

Lizzie: Do you think things could go back to normal.friends?

Gordo: Is that the way you want it?

Lizzie: Gordo, you know I value our friendship, and I wouldn't want anything to ruin it.

Gordo: Okay.

Lizzie: Thank you for talking to me.

Gordo looked at me like he was about to say something, then he got up, reached for the door, but then turned around.

Gordo: Lizzie, remember how I said I had a crush on someone on this trip?

Oh no! I might have just ruined his chances with her.

Lizzie: Yeah. Oh no, Gordo! Do you think she might have heard about this whole thing? Do you think she will not like you because of this?

Gordo sat down next to me.

Gordo: Lizzie, you nut! How far do I have to go to make this all clear to you? Would you like me to read a page of my diary out loud?

I looked at him confusingly. How insensitive would it be for him to read a part of his journal about his crush after all this?

Lizzie: You don't have to do that.

Gordo: Lizzie, the person I have a crush on is so wonderful, but also naïve. I am afraid I am going to have to say it.

He looked into my eyes and I could tell what he was about to say was sincere.

Gordo: The girl I have a crush on is you.

What? I mean.yeah! I could not believe it.

This moment would have been perfect, except then it was interrupted by a knock. It was Mrs. Gregory.

Mrs. Gregory: You don't have to open the door, but I am just telling you, girls, that the people are coming in about five minutes, so now would be a good time to wrap things up and try to tidy up.

Obviously and luckily Mrs. Gregory did not know that Gordo was in here with me. Gordo and I just stared at each other until Mrs. Gregory added, "Oh and Lizzie, I heard about the little incident, and that was really not very nice. I can tell you need some comfort, so I would like for you to talk to me in a few minutes."

I rolled my eyes and silently laughed with Gordo. "Okay, Mrs. Gregory!" I said.

It was then that Gordo got up, gave me a quick kiss on the forehead, looked at me, and said:

Gordo: Have fun with Mrs. Gregory. Don't get too upset, you hear?

I laughed.

Lizzie: Oh, I won't.

Gordo: Goodnight!

Lizzie: 'Night!

Gordo then left to go back to his room. Thirty seconds later, Miranda, Sarah, and Anna came in. They could tell I was happier.

Miranda: So how was the talk?

Sarah: Yeah, whatever he said sure made you happier.

Anna: So what is the scoop?

That is a good question. Our talk wasn't very long, and I suppose this will make us boyfriend and girlfriend, but on the other side their hasn't been an official discussion, so I don't know.

I told them what happened and they all seemed excited for me.

Miranda: Oh! Lizzie! You know this means you two are going out.

Lizzie: Well, I guess I will just have to talk to him tomorrow. Right now, though, I have to go talk to Mrs. Gregory. I think she is going to try and play counselor.

Sarah: Are you supposed to be the damsel in distress or something?

Lizzie: I think so. I will be back.

Just as I walked out the door, the guy that was going to put the beds down was headed towards our room. When I got to Mrs. Gregory's compartment, she was sitting down, and when she saw me, she motioned for me to sit down next to her.

Mrs. Gregory: How are you this evening, Lizzie?

Lizzie: I am fine, really I am, Mrs. Gregory.

Mrs. Gregory: Please, Lizzie, call me Pam.

Weird.

Pam: Lizzie, I heard about the incident that happened earlier.

"The incident?" Oh I that what it is called now?

Pam: You certainly look like you are taking the embarrassment well.

Lizzie: Thank you.

Pam: Being an adolescent is really hard. It has never been easy. I can tell you are trying to hide the fact that you are upset. I have a suggestion for you, though.

Lizzie: What?

Pam: I think you and Gordo should have a heart-to-heart talk with each other. It may be hard, and add to the embarrassment, but talking will ease the tension.

I think this woman needs to be updated on the current events on the train. Who is going to tell her? Not me!

Lizzie: Okay.

Great advice. Except we already talked.

Pam: And I am going to tell you what I am going to do.

Lizzie: Okay.

Pam: Lizzie you really don't seem like you are okay. Are you sure you don't want me to talk to Gordo or anything?

That would be funny, but I think I will spare Gordo.

Lizzie: That's okay. I think Gordo and I can handle this.

Pam looked at me sympathetically.

Pam: Well, if you need any help, just talk to me.

Lizzie: Okay. Goodnight!

I left. I hate it when nosy grown-ups get involved. As I was walking back to my compartment, I bumped into, of all people, Ethan.

Ethan: Hey Lizzie. Hey listen I, uh, just want to say that I am sorry for reading your diary out loud in front of Gordo.

I guess technically I should thank him.no I don't want to give him any ideas.

Lizzie: Well I appreciate you saying something, and apology accepted. Just don't do anything like that again.

Ethan: Okay. Thanks! Goodnight!

Lizzie: Goodnight!

I got back to my compartment, and the beds were already fixed. I was on the top bunk, and below me was Anna. Miranda was on the other top bunk, and Sarah was below her.

We went to bed, and then at 2:22 AM, Sarah woke us all us with her alarm.

Sarah: Sorry, guys. This is the time I was born fourteen years ago.

Miranda, Anna, and Lizzie: Happy Birthday!

Sarah: You can all go back to sleep now.

And that is exactly what we did.

We were woken up at eight-thirty the next morning, and it was announced that we would be in Madrid in about two hours. The guy was going to put our beds back up, so we could sit. We started cleaning the compartment, and pretty soon, we were finished.

We decided to go get something to eat, so we went to the part of the train that was serving breakfast, and ate.

I didn't see Gordo until we got off the train. I thought maybe he was avoiding me or something. When we got off the train, and on to our new bus, though, Gordo asked if the seat next to me was taken. I said no, and we sat down.

It is pretty silent right now. We still have about an hour until we arrive at our hotel. I will update later.

Adios!