Gordo laid in his bed with his hands behind his head. For once, giving himself a chance to stop and take a short break. Having nothing to do but relax...it was pure teenage bliss.

Or at least it should've been, it hadn't been for the fact that he couldn't even take a measly second to stop thinking about....Carly. Or Miranda. Oh God, who am I trying to kid? Myself?

It was Lizzie who was plaguing his mind, haunting his every thought. The way he saw her a couple days ago, was too sudden, too much for his mind to take. In all honesty, it wasn't the first time he'd ever considering liking Lizzie...like that. But it was the first time he sort of accepted it, instead of plunging into denial. Well, at least, he wasn't completely in denial. Even when he was convicing himself that he hated her, he knew that he could never hate her.

He sat up and glanced out his window. Rain. A perfect way to top off my perfect day. He fell back into the comfort of his bed.

He loved being her friend, but was it worth it to risk everything? Fifteen years of friendship down the tube because I couldn't keep my big mouth shut?

But there was just something there. Something there, inside him, that made him weak in the knees whenever she entered the room. He'd learned to ignore it a little. Words couldn't describe it.

He grabbed a piece of paper and scribbled a note. A note to Lizzie. When he finished, he folded it up. Taking a second to stare at it lying in his palm, he hesitated. Then, without giving himself another second to think, stuffed it in his pocket.

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Gordo walked quietly into the Digital Bean. He looked at his watch. 3:47. A little early. He looked up and spotted Lizzie at a table far in the corner. She was waving him over.

When he reached the table, Lizzie was eyeing him up and down. As he sat down, he looked at her funny. Finally, she spoke.

Gordo, tell me honestly now. Are you insane?! she asked, rather loudly. He laughed slightly at the irony.

Well, I don't know, but it sure feels like it, he said, even though he knew she'd never understand. She didn't know what it was like to be sad. Lizzie was always so happy to the point that sometimes, Gordo felt like she was faking it. He wished she would just open up. Just once.

She looked at him funny.

I don't know what you're referring to, but I'm referring to the fact that you're dripping all over our table.

Oh. That. He laughed to himself. I couldn't get a ride. Lie #1. He wanted to walk in the rain.

You should've said something. My mom could've pick you up and brought you here with me, she said, cordially. Plus, it's freezing in this place. You're gonna die of hypothermia if you stay in here any longer. Why did she have to do that? Always think of others. Always be so considerate. Sometimes I wish she would just do something cruel, so I could have reason to hate her.

I'm not cold at all. Lie #2. He was about to freeze into an ice cube in a minute. But, you know, if you want to go outside, it's a lot warmer out there, he said, matter-of-factly, praying that she'd want to go outside.

Right. And subject myself to embarrassment when someone like...Kate or Claire shows up. Not to mention the fact that when I come back inside, I'll be even colder.

Your loss, McGuire, he said, playfully, as he walked towards the door. Please follow me, please follow me, please follow me, please follow me, he silently pleaded.

she yelled after him. You're crazy! she yelled, louder. Ignoring her, he pushed the door open.

He sat down on a bench right outside the building. Man, why do I have to be like this? Why can't I just sit down and have a normal conversation with her?

Soon enough, an exasperated Lizzie bolted out of the doors of the Digital Bean, looked all around, and yelled,

Uh, Lizzie? Gordo said. I'm right here. He was less than three feet from her, but she didn't see him.

Lizzie said, laughing. I knew that.

She took a seat. She was already soaking wet, and raindrops kept trickling down her cheeks. And every so often, one would roll onto her lips, and Gordo felt himself staring, knowing he shouldn't, but staring nonetheless, until something in his head told him to stop. Something obviously much wiser than him, something that knew the future, and what their fate would be if he actually did, one day, tell her how he felt. How it would screw up her picture perfect world.

So...what's new? he said, trying not to let his own thoughts bother him.

she said plainly. Well...there was this one thing I've been meaning to tell you.

And that thing is? he asked.

She paused a second before responding, Now I don't know if I should tell you. It's sort of a secret.

he said, looking straight into her downward-glancing eyes, we've been friends for how long? And you still don't trust me?

She sighed.

Well, when you put that way... She paused for a second. Just don't tell Carly, okay?

I won't tell anyone.

Pinkie swear? she questioned, holding out her pinky. He chuckled.

Couldn't we just...shake on it? She slapped him playfully on the shoulder as they both indulged in the moment, laughing out loud.

Then, for just a split second, their eyes locked. Gordo's heart skipped a beat and he felt his breathing become noticeable deeper, feeling the air rising from his lungs. This is it. One in a lifetime opportunity. Either I kiss her now, or I'll probably never get the chance to ever again.

Hey guys! Miranda chirped, shattering the moment and making Lizzie and Gordo terribly uncomfortable. She bit her lower lip as he rubbed the back of his neck, both sets of eyes looking at anything but Miranda. Um, guys? Something wrong?

Lizzie said, looking up. Everything's fine.

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[A/N: Oofah my loofah.

I think I've been spelling wrong my whole life. Oh bloody well. You people need to start pointing out things I spell wrong, LoL, or I'll keep spelling them wrong.

I can't wait the new Lizzie McGuire episode tonight. At least, I think Lizzie McGuire won. Anyway, I just can't wait for the whole A Raven New Year because a lot of it will probably be .

Anyway, I'm probably gonna take a short break, a couple days or something, before I update again. So happy new year!!

Next to be updated: Obituaries.

Lemme know what you think. Pleaseeee review. Thanks!]