Note to the Reader: Lanny's thoughts are in 'blah,blah,blah' form, and when he talks ,or however he communicates, it'll be in bold. Also, Lizzie is 19 and still living at home. I don't know how old the boys are. Sorry. Now Enjoy!

"Oh Lanny! You're a riot! If you don't stop soon, seriously, I'm going to piss my pants!" Matt managed to spill out in between giggles. Lanny sat beside him on the couch. They were watching their favorite movie, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, reading comics and eating popcorn. Lanny smiled. 'Matt always laughs at my jokes. They aren't even that funny. I wonder why...' "Isn't this great Lan?" Matt asked, "No parents, no homework and best of all, no Lizzie. Just two buds, watching gory movies and eating our brains out!" Lanny smiled. You've got it! Matt laughed. 'Geez! He really needs to stop laughing, it's not funny!' They watched the movie for a while in silence. At about one o'clock the front door opened. Lizzie and Gordo walked in. They had been dating for a long time now, and were both attending college. "Bye Gordo!" She said as she kissed him. "See you Lizzie." He walked out and closed the door. "Hello, dork queen!" Matt exclaimed. Lizzie sighed as she hung up her coat. "God Matt, I'm to old to play these games with you. I thought you were more mature now." Matt started laughing. Lanny just shook his head. 'I don't see why he's so mean to her. I guess I wouldn't know, I don't have siblings.' Lizzie kicked off her boots and headed upstairs. "Night." She called and closed her door. Matt shook his head. "You're so lucky Lanny. You don't have to live with the bitch of the universe." Lanny didn't reply. They continued watching the movie. "God, Melina hasn't called yet!" Matt exclaimed and picked up the phone. Lanny looked at him. Matt dialed and waited. "Hello? Is Melina...O hi! Why didn't you call? What? Fine. Bye" Matt hung up. *What's wrong?* Lanny asked. Matt sighed. "Melina doesn't want to talk." Oh... "Yeah, I think she wants to break up." Matt speculated. Lanny nodded. 'How little you know.' Lanny had already known that Melina was going to break it off. She had confided in Lanny over a month ago. Lanny just didn't tell Matt. He knew that it would hurt him. *Sorry man.* "I know Lan, I know. Sucks doesn't it." Lanny nodded. They both watched the movie in silence until they fell asleep.

"Wake up!" Matt grunted. Lanny sat up, wiping his eyes. "Come on let's eat." The two of them headed into the kitchen and grabbed the Cocoa Puffs. I'll get the milk. Lanny exclaimed. "Ok." Matt got the bowls and spoons. Lizzie was sitting at the table eating cold pizza and drinking V8 Splash. "Why aren't you in class?" Matt asked. "I don't have class until two." She replied. I wish our school was like that. Lanny said. "So do I Lan." Lizzie just glared at them. 'No one understands me but my parents and my friends.' Lanny thought. He scooped cereal into his mouth. "How much do you like Gordo?" Lizzie asked. The boys looked up from their cereal. "Why?" Matt asked. Lizzie shook her head. "Nothing, really. I just think someday we might get married." Matt smirked. "The Gourd for a brother-in-law. Kind of strange, but I think I'll manage. He's cool." Lanny nodded. I agree. Matt looked at him. "Lanny agrees." He informed Lizzie. "Thanks Lanny." She smiled at him. Lanny smiled back. Lanny had always had a crush on Lizzie. He never told anyone but he did. "See you, going to the mall with Miranda." Lizzie threw away her garbage and left. I think I'll go now. Thanks for having me. Lanny said and got up to leave. "See you." Matt replied and started to stir his cereal.

"Want a ride Lanny?" Lizzie asked. Lanny nodded. "Okay, well then get in." He did what she said. They got in the car. "So what do you listen to?" She asked. Lanny pulled a CD out of his backpack. Lizzie looked at it. "Damien Marley?" She asked and put the CD into the player. She turned the corner to the mall. "Where do you live?" She asked. Robin's Nest Road. He answered. "Okay, Robin's Nest Road. Wait! I just understood you! Wow..." She turned onto Maple Tree Lane. They rode in silence until they reached Robin's Nest Road. "Ok, which house?" She asked. He pointed. She pulled into the driveway. Thanks! He got out. "Wait your CD!" She cried. Keep it. He slammed the door and walked into his house. "That kid is so weird!" She thought aloud as she pulled out.

She parked and got out of her car. Miranda walked up to her. "Hey!" She exclaimed. "Hi!" Lizzie replied. "Come on! It's freezing!" Miranda yelled and they ran for the mall. "What's up?" Miranda asked as they got inside. "Nothing, come on. Let's get so pizza! I'm starved." They walked over to the Golden Crust and ordered two pieces of pineapple and ham pizza. They sat down and started eating. "Actually Miranda, something is up." Lizzie started. "What?" Miranda asked. "Miranda, last night, Gordo and I did it." Lizzie sighed. "Did it? As in IT?" Miranda asked. Lizzie nodded. "Oh my God!" Miranda breathed, "I never thought you two would do it before marriage." Lizzie lowered her head. "Oh Lizzie, don't feel bad. It's okay." Lizzie smiled weakly. "I just feel so strange." She replied. "I know, I know." Lizzie took a bit of her pizza. "You know what's worse, Miranda?" Miranda shook her head. "We didn't use protection." Miranda's eyes grew wide. "I hope nothing happens." "It just all happened so fast. One minute we were watching a movie the next moment my virginity was gone." Lizzie wiped her eyes. "It's okay, nothing will happen. It's okay." Miranda whispered.

END OF CHAPTER ONE~ Do you like? Is the whole Lanny thinking talking thing confusing? I don't really know how to express it though. Hmm, any suggestions? Please e-mail me if you do. ~Lea