Unexpected love chapter 4: The boy is mine

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As Lizzie followed Ethan, as led led her to a table far away from where Gordo, and now Kara were sitting, she looked back at him. He shot her a concerned look and she shot him back a look that she hoped, conveyed that she would be all right and that she could handle it.

Ethan pulled out the chair for Lizzie to sit in, and she smiled as him as she sat. He sat across from her looking solemn and serious, so different then the laughing, thoughtless Ethan she was used to seeing.

"What's up?"

"Thats what I want to ask you." he stated.

"Huh?"

"About you and Gordo!" he exclaimed. "Whats up with that?"

"Oh I dont know..I realized that I wanted to give him a chance...someone else that I wanted was taken."

"Who?" he asked dumbly.

"YOU!" Lizzie snapped, with a burst of confidence that came from knowing that Ethan did like her and was going to ask her out.

"You...you liked me?"

"Uh huh, wasnt it obvious?"

"Yeah...yeah it was...I kind of knew it. But whats with all the sudden confessions McGuire?"

"Well...I dont know if its true but I heard from someone that you were going to ask me out if it wasnt for Kara coming to town."

"Yeah thats true." he nodded trying to seem intelligent.

"So you liked me then? All this time when I thought you didnt."

"Uhmmm." he thought for a second. "Yep."

"Are you willing to break up with Kara for me?"

"Oh...ummmm." this really stumped Ethan. "I dont know. I dont think so."

"Fine." Lizzie stood up. "Then Im leaving."

"Lizzie, sit down." Ethan pulled on her arm.

"Well?"

"Well what? What do you want ME to do? I cant just break her heart like that!"

"Your right. I cant break Gordo's either."

"So your going to stay with this shrimp?!" gasped Ethan.

"Thats exactly what im going to do. Why should I dump him?!"

"Lizzie wait--just give me time to think. How bout you meet me tomorrow, and we'll go for a walk down Charleston park?" he asked.

"Sure." she nodded. "I'll see you there."

"Bye Lizzie." he stood up and squeezed her shoulder, which sent chills down her spine. "Until tomorrow." he blew her a kiss and went to get Kara.

Lizzie sat dazed at the thought of Ethan.

"What happened?" asked Gordo. Should Lizzie tell him about their date? No..it wouldnt help anything. She should just wait until they were officially going out.

"Uhmmm he just complained about being jealous. I told him it was either Kara or me and he said he would have to think about it.

"Im sorry Lizzie." said Gordo, as he got fired up. "But what a jerk?! What right does he have to decide who he wants. He's probably going to wake up in a week and decide he likes blondes better. He'll dump her pick you, then in 2 days he'll decide he wants a brunette and will ask Kara again."

"You think??" she looked puzzled. "You think I would only last 2 days?"

"Oh god." Gordo sighed, exasperated. "Never mind, I give up. I'll walk you home."

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(BACK AT LIZZIES HOUSE)

Gordo walked Lizzie into the front foyer. The microwave clock flashed 7:30 in neon green letters.

"HEY LOVEBIRDS!" they both turned around to see Miranda standing in the doorway to the living room with a big grin on her face.

"Miranda?!" Lizzie exclaimed. "What ARE you doing here?"

"I've come to see how the BIG date was." she nugged Lizzie.

"Gordo. Im dying can we please tell her?"

"Tell me what?" asked the everclueless Miranda.

Gordo nodded at Lizzie and Lizzie blurted, "Miranda! We're not going out!!"

"What do you mean?" she asked, confused.

Lizzie led her friend to the couch followed by Gordo.

"Its all an act." she told Miranda softly.

"Are you joking?" she asked.

"Nope." Gordo said loudly. "Lizzie wanted to make Ethan jealous so she asked me to help her pretend to be her boyfriend. So we did and we lied to you Miranda but now its going too far."

"I cant believe it!" she gasped. "Your joking right?" she narrowed her eyes.

"I wish I was." sighed Lizzie. "But no, I'm not. Ugh it got so complicated...are you mad?" she looked at Miranda, concerned.

"Not really." she shrugged. "Just confused. You guys really had me going."

Gordo chuckled. "We're amazing actors."

"Oh yes." Lizzie laughed.

"Well has it work?" Miranda asked, sitting up in her chair.

"What?"

"GETTING ETHAN JEALOUS!!!!"

"Why yes it did, Ms. Randa." Lizzie smiled coyly. "He was very jealous and told me that he didnt like me dating Gordo. I told him it was either Kara or me, and he said he'd think about it."

"Oh..." Miranda was still dazed. "Thats great." she smiled.

"Well you guys its late, I need some beauty sleep for Ethan."

Gordo winced at her words, and Miranda noticed.

"No problem." Miranda smiled, heading for the door. "Come on Gordo. Lets go."

she yanked him by the arm and led him outside.

"Later Lizzie!" Gordo yelled.

"So what is up?" Miranda asked once they were a safe distance from the house.

"What do you mean?"

"I can tell...you really DO like Lizzie dont you..just admit it."

"FINE." Gordo exclaimed. "I do alright? I really really do for a long time now. But please dont tell her...I dont want to make this situation more confusing for her."

"Okay..." Miranda sighed. "But I still think it would be so much easier if you guys still talked about it."

"No Miranda that is not an option."

Getting rejected was not an option, and losing Lizzie as a girlfriend or even as a friend was DEFINETLY not one.

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"Hey Lizzie." Ethan said as she greeted him at the park.

"Hey Ethan." she smiled back. They stood for a moment in silence both not knowing what to say. "So..how was your day." she asked akwardly as they began walking along the trail.

"Pretty good." Then he slipped his hand into hers. "Come here." he whispered.

"Huh?" Lizzie asked.

He went behind a tree and motioned for Lizzie to come over and join him.

"Ethan? Wha?"

All of a sudden Ethan took Lizzie into his arms.

"Lizzie its you I want. Only you. Not Kara. You are my dream girl."

She smiled and looked into his eyes as she slowly moved her head closer to him, as he did the same. She looked down at his face through half closed eyelids and smiled more until his face got so close to hers that all she wanted to do was kiss him.

First she lightly pecked his lips, then gave him a short sweet kiss then leaned it, and kissed him passionately. She felt his tongue enter her mouth and felt him move his hands up holding her face gently while stroking her neck. She wrapped her arms around his neck and ran her hands through his soft beautiful hair. They continued kissing, until finally they broke apart.

"Wow." she whispered. It was the most amazing kiss she's ever had.

He held onto her waist tightly which made her feel safe and protected. She wanted to stay here in his arms forever. Wondering, what his reaction to the kiss was, she shyly looked up.

But there in front of her, the guy was not Ethan.

It was Gordo.

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Thats all for today, I'll probably post more tomorrow or the next day. Please review! I would like to get 10 before my next chapter. Thanks! Kisses ~Amanda