The night was almost over and the foursome were standing by the now almost empty punchbowl trying to miraculously get enough of its contents out of it to fill four glasses. They were tired but joyful at the girls' success. Just then Ethan ambled over to them dragging a hesitant Kate behind him.

"Hey guys. Ladies, ladies, ladies. You were AWESOME!"

"Yeah, you were." Kate agreed, not looking directly at them.

"Thanks guys. Um, Kate? Why did Ms. Ungermyer call that girl into her office?" Lizzie asked.

"It was nothing guys. Forget it."

"Oh yeah? Then what did she have in the bag?" Kate bristled. She had just saved Miranda from the utmost embarrassment how dare she question her.

"Look, I didn't do anything and I don't have to stay here and put up with-"

"No you don't understand." Miranda cut in. Obviously Kate had misunderstood what she said. "Look I know that we were going to be the victims of the Autumn Dance Prank. You warned us and we. No I accused you of being jealous. I'm sorry." Kate was stunned and then she looked accusingly at Ethan. "He didn't tell me. I heard some people saying that Mimi probably going to do something to us for the annual prank. They called her Big Red though. I just remembered how desperate you were for us not to perform after we saw you talking to her and figured it out. You're a good friend Kate. I just hope that you give me a chance to be on to you after how bad I treated you." Kate's face crumpled with tears but she regained her composure and smiled.

"Sure."

The dance was finally over and they all piled outside to waiting parents. Lizzie was spending the night over at Miranda's. They had to leave the next morning for San Francisco again the next day. They were going to do four more songs that week, as well as a photo shoot for their album cover. They had so many ideas for the cover but they had to discuss with their consultants first. They were more prepared for the week's separation from their world this time. This was especially so with one important addition to their apartment. Computers with broadband connections. They don't know how they survived without them before. Oh yeah. Not good. This time was going to be different. The best part, however was that the guys would be coming up for the weekend again. They were going to come every weekend now.

The rest of the night flew by quickly as did the plane ride to San Francisco. When they collected their mail the doorman informed them that a special package had arrived for them just fifteen minutes ago. He then pulled out two bunches of yellow roses. The cards read "I forgive you for not telling me that you have a flat here now. Frankie." The two girls were beside themselves with excitement. How did he find out that they would arrive then? He didn't leave them to wonder long. Miranda's mother sent the girls upstairs when she had her own 'chat' with the doorman, as Lizzie's did the month before and came up with Frankie trailing behind her.

"Frankie! Oh my Gosh! How did you know we were here?!" Lizzie exclaimed.

"Well since two little birdies neglected to tell me two OTHER little birdies did." He said jokingly as the girls looked confused. "I know the twins." He explained." We did a lot of ads together when we were smaller and we always hung out. Imagine my surprise when they told me that they got new neighbors. Two really cool girls named Lizzie and Miranda."

"We're sorry. We just didn't think about it." Lizzie replied. "So what are you doing here?"

"I'm shooting a new movie in San Francisco so for the next six months I'll be living two blocks away. I look forward to hanging out more with you guys, even though I hear that you'll only be here one week in the month. So whadaya say Lizzie? Miranda? You two up to being mugged by my fans again?" This time Miranda responded.

"What the heck. We're gonna have to get used to it soon enough. Wanna go get some grub? I can get my mom to drop us off at the mall."

"What are we waiting on? Food Awaits!" With this comment Frankie hooked his arms offering them both to the girls swaggering like a Hollywood playboy. He was really excited at what Marianne and Lianne had told him. If Miranda and Lizzie were really going to be pop stars then she might agree to go out with him again. After all she would be famous too, mobs of people would swarm her whether or not he was with her. Probably even more, she was hotter than he was. By far. He would ask her out at lunch.

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Lunch was great. They had decided to skip the mall and went to a small bistro instead. The pasta was excellent and Lizzie should know. She had after all tried the real deal. Miranda had just gone to the restroom when Frankie started to talk to her.

"Hey Lizzie, Ashton Kutcher is throwing a party here Saturday night and I'm getting to party with the big boys as a an apology for him stealing my car on Punk'd. You wanna come?"

Lizzie, totally missing his meaning replied excitedly. "Oh my Gosh! This cannot be happening! ASHTON KUTCHER IS SOOOOOOO HOT!!!" She squealed. "And Gordo and Larry would be here too! This is perfect"

"Actually, I meant just me and you."

"Oh.. Oh wow, Frankie. I'm, um kinda going out with Gordo now. And its serious you know so I'd love to but I can't. Don't hate me. I still like you, just not like that. You're a great guy and all..." She trailed off and they spent an awkward moment in silence before Miranda returned oblivious to what had just taken place.

"You guys would not believe who I just spoke to!" She looked as if she was ready to explode with excitement.

"Who?" Lizzie enquired.

"ASHTON KUTCHER! And guess what?!! HE JUST INVITED ME NO US! TO A PARTY ON SATURDAY. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE." Many of the patrons in the dignified restaurant turned to stare at the girl squealing like a pig about to be slaughtered. Kids today were so much louder than before.