It was Saturday morning. The day of the trip had finally arrived. Miranda walked into the school, worried about how the day's activities panned out. Miranda wondered if a dream she had last night was a sign. In her dream, she saw Lizzie giving Gordo the dreaded breakup note. She could clearly see every word that was written on the paper.

Dear Gordo, Because of circumstances, I can't be your girlfriend anymore. It's better if we just stay as friends because I am afraid Miranda seemed to feel left out. With her two best friends going out, I'm afraid she felt left out in the cold. I really want to continue our friendship though. I hope you aren't too mad when you get done reading this.

Love,
Lizzie

After Miranda opened her locker to get her jacket, she saw Lizzie and quickly approached her.
Trying to make conversation, Miranda said, "Hey Lizzie. Is that a new shirt you're wearing?" "My mom took me to me to the Style Shack last night. How could this day get any better? I'm having the best day ever fashion-wise and I'm going to Coaster Kingdom with my two best friends." Lizzie said ecstatically.
Ethan, Kate, and Claire walked past Lizzie and Miranda chatting. Kate and Claire were wearing new sunglasses, and long pink gowns. "The way they're dressed, you'd think they were trying to win "The Miss America Pageant" or something," Lizzie laughed.
"Yeah. Can't you imagine Kate or Claire winning? 'Forget all the little people. I want to thank myself and of course Ethan Craft!'" Miranda said mockingly.
Gordo joined the duo. "Hey Miranda. Hi Lizzie. Are you guys pumped for Coaster Kingdom or what?"
"Yeah, I heard there is this new roller coaster ride that does like three flips! I am so psyched." Miranda exclaimed.
Mr. Digg walked up to the trio. "Good morning Gordon, Sanchez, and McGuire. Our journey will begin in a few moments."
"You mean the journey of life, Mr. Digg? ' Miranda said a little annoyed.
"Actually, the trip to Coaster Kingdom. But I like the way you're thinking." Mt. Digg told her. He walked away, apparently to give the news to Larry Tudgeman.
'Ewww, I didn't know Larry was coming." Miranda said disgustingly.
"Oh, come on Miranda. Larry's cool and he makes an excellent date." Lizzie reminded her.
"Maybe if he'd take a shower once in awhile." Miranda muttered. She noticed that everyone appeared to be heading toward the buses so she, Lizzie, and Gordo followed them.
Lizzie and Gordo were the first people on the bus. They headed toward the back of the bus, each choosing the last sit on their side. Miranda entered the yellow bus and walked towards the back, sitting in a seat ahead of Lizzie. Kate, Claire, Ethan, and Larry all trudged toward the back as well. Kate and Claire, not wanting to be surrounded by Lizzie and Gordo, they quickly has an idea to get rid the two. "Mr. Digg!" Kate yelled. "Lizzie and Gordo just totally stole me and Claire's seats!"
Mr. Digg walked to the back with a disappointed look on his face. "McGuire, Gordon, did you take Saunders' seat?"
"No! We were here first!" Lizzie shouted.
"She lies, Mr. Digg!" Kate screamed.
"McGuire, why don't you and Gordon come join me at the front of the bus?"
"Whatever." Lizzie and Gordo moved to the front.
Kate had the biggest, evilest, nastiest smirk Miranda had ever seen on her face.
Just great. I'm stuck back here with the two snobbiest cheerleaders in the school. Miranda was approached by Larry.
"Can I sit here?" Larry asked.
"Can't you go sit with Kate?"
"Kate is sitting with Ethan."
"Then sit with Claire."
"Claire refused to scoot over because she said that my filth would ruin her complexion."
Miranda rolled her eyes, but agreed to share her seat with Larry. She hesitantly scooted over.
For most of the trip, Miranda pondered the relationship between Lizzie and Gordo. She wanted to help them, but how? "Larry, you went on a date with Lizzie. What kind of men is she into?"
"Well, I'd say she's a tall, dark, and handsome kind of girl," Larry answered in a way that made him sound as if he almost knew what he was talking about.
Miranda realized that Larry would be no help. She also noticed that earlier, Gordo and Lizzie barely said a word to each other. She calmly took a breath. She knew what she had to do. She was a woman on a mission. Gordo and Lizzie had to get back together.