Lizzie stood there, shocked, not knowing what to do at that moment. She bit her lip and closed her eyes. The prayed that nothing bad would happen and she would have the courage to express her hidden feelings to him.
Gordo stared at Lizzie. She was still beautiful. He couldn't believe he was actually standing infront of her after 10 years. It was everything he could ever dream of. As happy as he was, he didn't know what to say. He put his hand in his pocket and he held the velvet box in his hands, clutching it tight.
They stood there, silent for a moment.
Gordo and Lizzie made eye contact and Lizzie bit her lip harder. She bent her head down. She was ashamed to let the man she loved she her like this. Her eyes were red and swollen and her face had black streaks running down her cheeks. Tears rolled down her face and the rain poured on her.
Gordo was still looking at her. He wanted to hold her tight to him and tell her how much he loved and cared for her. Lizzie looked up and stared into his deep blue eyes.
"Hi," Lizzie said, frowning but sounding happy.
"Hey," Gordo said back to her.
"You made it," Lizzie said as her heart raced, "I didn't think you would show,"
Gordo looked into her eyes, "I didn't want to miss out on all of this."
Lizzie bit her lip again, "Yeah, I only came for the fun of it." She said, lieing.
Lizzie stared at him. He was taller, he still had his dark curly hair, and his gorgeous blue eyes. She wanted to fall into his arms and be with him forever.
"But I also came to see someone special," Gordo said, looking back at Lizzie.
She blushed, "Did you see her?"
"Yeah and she looks beautiful," He said, cracking a smile.
Lizzie looked down at the ground. Her heart was filled with so much happiness, she couldn't keep her smile in. She let out a tiny laugh and looked up.
"Lizzie, I want to tell you something and I can't hold it in any longer," Gordo looked into her eyes and she looked back.
She bit her lip and he continued, "Ever since the graduation party, my life has been miserable. I have never dated anyone because I was still getting over you. All I did was think about you. Every night and day. You were always the one I loved. Forever. I thought about you, every chance I got,"
Lizzie looked up at him, her eyes filled with tears, "Gordo, I'm so sorry for hurting you at the graduation party. I am so sorry. I still haven't forgiven myself about it and I don't think I ever will. When you said you loved me I didn't know how to react. My feelings wouldn't come out of me and I just did't know what to do! I felt horrible after what I did so I left and didn't have the courage to face you again! I hate myself for leaving you!" She started to sob and her eyes got puffier.
Gordo stood there shocked and he didn't know what to say. All these years he doubted her when she did love him. She cried even harder.
"Lizzie, I never knew. The whole reason I walked away is because, I felt stupid for rushing into things. I should of waited until we got into a serious relationship before I said how I felt. I thought you didn't love me, so when I couldn't find you at the party, I thought you left me. I was heartbroken. I couldn't stop thinking about you. You were always the one for me, even though I tried to move on." He started to cry. This was the first time in a while since he cried infront of someone.
Lizzie cried even harder when she heard what he said. She felt even more awful then she did.
"I didn't know. I didn't know how much I hurt you and how much you really loved me. I thought it was just a silly love kind of thing, that's why I never said anything back. I didn't want to say I love you to someone and then have my heartbroken the next day." The rain got harder and the wind blew stronger.
"Lizzie I would of never have hurted you," He said, as tears went down his face.
Lizzie started to cry more. Her eyes started to hurt from all the crying.
"Well I never knew that, I should of thought about it. I just didn't want to get hurt. I jus-" She cried even more. Gordo walked up to her and threw his arms around her. She hugged him and she cried more.
"My life has been so miserable. I was guilty for what I did and lonely because I couldn't get over you. I just don't know what to say. I don't know how to get over all of this. I'm so heartbroken from leaving you. You were the one I wanted but I let that all go because of a silly misunderstanding? I understand if you hate me for ruining your life and everything. Just let me know how you feel." Lizzie said, still crying and holding on to him.
"Lizzie, I would never hate you and I could never hurt you. I understand why you didn't say what you didn't say. You wanted to protect yourself from getting hurt again, and I understand that. Lizzie, your everything I want and nothing can change that. Not a silly fight or a stupid misunderstanding." She loosened her grip and looked into her eyes. Tears were still rolling down her cheeks and she tried to smile but she couldn't.
"Lizzie your the most wonderful thing that could ever happen to me, and I hated myself for not running after you. I loved you so much, but I didn't think about running after you. I still won't forgive myself for running after you. And when I saw you run out of the gym again, I don't know why, I knew that I wasn't going to let you go," He smiled and looked at her.
"Bu-bu-but what about Parker?" Lizzie said, looking into his eyes. Her eyes were filled with sadness and tears.
"What about Parker? I don't like her. I never have and never will. She's not the girl in my heart."
Lizzie let out a big smile when she heard him say that.
"David, there's something I want to tell you. Something I've been hiding from everyone for a long time. And I think I should let someone special know," She said. She rarely said David, only when she needed to say something important.
He looked into her eyes and she looked into his.
"Ever since the graduation party, I've lived a sad and lonely life. I was miserable. I never talked to anyone except Miranda and Ryan. No one else knew how I felt. I was a loser. I never dated, I didn't have a job, I was awful. As much as Miranda tried to set me up on dates, I felt like I was cheating on the one man that I couldn't get over. I stopped dating and my life became even miserable. I didn't know what to do with my life. I cried myself to sleep every night, dreaming and wishing the man of my dreams, the man in my heart, would come and save me from my misery." She paused and he looked deeply into his eyes.
She continued, "But then I stopped dreaming. Everything just went away. My heart ached all the time and I could never stop crying. I wanted to be with the man I loved, the man I couldn't stop thinking about. I wanted him more than anything!" She started to cry, "Then I finally had the courage to call him. He had mixed emotions and thought wrong about my feelings. I felt worse. I wanted to die. I felt like my life had no meaning and I would be alone for ever. Never being able to be with my one true love. I hated my life more than anything. I hated how I was so miserable and alone!"
"Lizzie I never kn-" Gordo said, but Lizzie cut him off.
"I know how much my perfect guy feels about me. And now that he knows how I feel too, I think it's time I finally said something back to him." She looked into his eyes and smiled. He smiled back and held her tighter.
"I love you David Gordon. I truely love you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you!" Lizzie took a deep breathe and had a shocked look on her face. She looked at Gordo who had tears in his eyes. He looked at her and had a sincere look on his face. He was overwhelmed with joy. His one true love felt the same way about him.
"Elizabeth McGuire, I love you more than anything in the world. I want to spend all of my life with you. I want to love you forever. Your the one for me," Lizzie had tears in her eyes and she had a huge smile on her face.
"I love you!" She gave him a big hug. The rain started to slow down.
"I love you too," He hugged her closer.
Lizzie looked deeply into his eyes. He smiled at her and ran his fingers through her wet, messy hair. He leaned in closer and they shared the most passionate kiss. Lizzie could of sworn fireworks were going off in her head. She ran her fingers through his wet, curly hair and she felt like the happiest girl on earth.
They let go of each other and looked deeply into each others eyes. They slowly walked hand-by-hand down the sidewalk.
***
Miranda and Ryan ran into the lobby. They spotted Ethan talking to Larry by the door.
"Ethan! Larry!" Miranda ran over to them. "Have you guys seen Lizzie anywhere?"
Larry shrugged.
"Uh, last time I heard about Lizzie was from Gordo and he said he saw her run out of the gym after we did the little plan and he ran after her." Ethan said with a worried look on his face.
Miranda gasped, "Gordo ran after her?"
Ethan nodded. She and Ryan looked at each and walked towards the entrance. Ethan and Larry followed behind them. Kate and Danny walked into the lobby and saw Miranda, Ryan, Ethan, and Larry peeking out the door.
"What are you guys doing?" Kate questioned, placing her hands on her hips.
Ethan and Larry turned around and saw Kate and Danny with confused looks on their faces. They explained everything and Danny pretended to cry.
"Shut up man," Ethan said. Danny laughed.
Miranda walked back into the lobby, "Guys, Lizzie and Gordo are standing by the steps HOLDING hands!" She whispered. They all hurried to the doors and saw them. They quickly hid so they couldn't see them.
"Awh, their so cute!" Kate squealed.
***
"Lizzie stop," Gordo said, stopping. Lizzie turned and looked at him with a puzzled look on his face.
"I've been dreaming of asking you this question ever since I fell in love with you," Lizzies heart started to race. She was excited to hear what he was going to ask her.
"Yes?" She had a big smile on her face.
"I know it's a little quick and rushing into things but I want to be with you forever. Your the only one for me. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Your the everything in my heart and my life." He let go of one of her hands and reached into his pocket.
Lizzies heart was overwhelming with so much joy she wanted to burst with happiness and joy. He held something in his hand and leaned on one knee. He held on of her hands and looked in her eyes with a deep expression on his face. He couldn't believe he was doing this.
"Your the one for me," He said as he held her hand tighter. Lizzie was speechless. She didn't know what do to. She froze and waited for his next move.
"Elizabeth Brooke McGuire, will you spend the rest of your life with me, and be my wife?" Lizzies heart froze. She started to breath hard. Tears of joy trickled down her face.
"I do! I love you so much! I want to be your wife and spend my life with you!" She cried out in joy.
He smiled as he slipped the ring on her finger. He stood up and wrapped his arms around her. They kissed and she looked at the ring on her finger. Now she was the happiest girl alive.
They heard cheering and clapping as they kissed. They broke apart, but Gordo was still holding her close. They saw 6 people in the door way with priceless expressions on their faces. Lizzie let out a small laugh and so did Gordo.
Miranda and Ryan hugged and Miranda wiped a tear from her eyes. Kate had a huge smile on her face and she reached for Ethans hand. Larry clapped and smiled at them. Ethan and Danny gave Gordo a thumbs up and Lizzie a smile.
Lizzie and Gordo ignored the cheering people and continued kissing.
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I know this was a long chapter, but I wanted to express the feelings of Lizzie and Gordo. This isn't the end of the story though. I still have a few ideas up my sleeves.
Gordo stared at Lizzie. She was still beautiful. He couldn't believe he was actually standing infront of her after 10 years. It was everything he could ever dream of. As happy as he was, he didn't know what to say. He put his hand in his pocket and he held the velvet box in his hands, clutching it tight.
They stood there, silent for a moment.
Gordo and Lizzie made eye contact and Lizzie bit her lip harder. She bent her head down. She was ashamed to let the man she loved she her like this. Her eyes were red and swollen and her face had black streaks running down her cheeks. Tears rolled down her face and the rain poured on her.
Gordo was still looking at her. He wanted to hold her tight to him and tell her how much he loved and cared for her. Lizzie looked up and stared into his deep blue eyes.
"Hi," Lizzie said, frowning but sounding happy.
"Hey," Gordo said back to her.
"You made it," Lizzie said as her heart raced, "I didn't think you would show,"
Gordo looked into her eyes, "I didn't want to miss out on all of this."
Lizzie bit her lip again, "Yeah, I only came for the fun of it." She said, lieing.
Lizzie stared at him. He was taller, he still had his dark curly hair, and his gorgeous blue eyes. She wanted to fall into his arms and be with him forever.
"But I also came to see someone special," Gordo said, looking back at Lizzie.
She blushed, "Did you see her?"
"Yeah and she looks beautiful," He said, cracking a smile.
Lizzie looked down at the ground. Her heart was filled with so much happiness, she couldn't keep her smile in. She let out a tiny laugh and looked up.
"Lizzie, I want to tell you something and I can't hold it in any longer," Gordo looked into her eyes and she looked back.
She bit her lip and he continued, "Ever since the graduation party, my life has been miserable. I have never dated anyone because I was still getting over you. All I did was think about you. Every night and day. You were always the one I loved. Forever. I thought about you, every chance I got,"
Lizzie looked up at him, her eyes filled with tears, "Gordo, I'm so sorry for hurting you at the graduation party. I am so sorry. I still haven't forgiven myself about it and I don't think I ever will. When you said you loved me I didn't know how to react. My feelings wouldn't come out of me and I just did't know what to do! I felt horrible after what I did so I left and didn't have the courage to face you again! I hate myself for leaving you!" She started to sob and her eyes got puffier.
Gordo stood there shocked and he didn't know what to say. All these years he doubted her when she did love him. She cried even harder.
"Lizzie, I never knew. The whole reason I walked away is because, I felt stupid for rushing into things. I should of waited until we got into a serious relationship before I said how I felt. I thought you didn't love me, so when I couldn't find you at the party, I thought you left me. I was heartbroken. I couldn't stop thinking about you. You were always the one for me, even though I tried to move on." He started to cry. This was the first time in a while since he cried infront of someone.
Lizzie cried even harder when she heard what he said. She felt even more awful then she did.
"I didn't know. I didn't know how much I hurt you and how much you really loved me. I thought it was just a silly love kind of thing, that's why I never said anything back. I didn't want to say I love you to someone and then have my heartbroken the next day." The rain got harder and the wind blew stronger.
"Lizzie I would of never have hurted you," He said, as tears went down his face.
Lizzie started to cry more. Her eyes started to hurt from all the crying.
"Well I never knew that, I should of thought about it. I just didn't want to get hurt. I jus-" She cried even more. Gordo walked up to her and threw his arms around her. She hugged him and she cried more.
"My life has been so miserable. I was guilty for what I did and lonely because I couldn't get over you. I just don't know what to say. I don't know how to get over all of this. I'm so heartbroken from leaving you. You were the one I wanted but I let that all go because of a silly misunderstanding? I understand if you hate me for ruining your life and everything. Just let me know how you feel." Lizzie said, still crying and holding on to him.
"Lizzie, I would never hate you and I could never hurt you. I understand why you didn't say what you didn't say. You wanted to protect yourself from getting hurt again, and I understand that. Lizzie, your everything I want and nothing can change that. Not a silly fight or a stupid misunderstanding." She loosened her grip and looked into her eyes. Tears were still rolling down her cheeks and she tried to smile but she couldn't.
"Lizzie your the most wonderful thing that could ever happen to me, and I hated myself for not running after you. I loved you so much, but I didn't think about running after you. I still won't forgive myself for running after you. And when I saw you run out of the gym again, I don't know why, I knew that I wasn't going to let you go," He smiled and looked at her.
"Bu-bu-but what about Parker?" Lizzie said, looking into his eyes. Her eyes were filled with sadness and tears.
"What about Parker? I don't like her. I never have and never will. She's not the girl in my heart."
Lizzie let out a big smile when she heard him say that.
"David, there's something I want to tell you. Something I've been hiding from everyone for a long time. And I think I should let someone special know," She said. She rarely said David, only when she needed to say something important.
He looked into her eyes and she looked into his.
"Ever since the graduation party, I've lived a sad and lonely life. I was miserable. I never talked to anyone except Miranda and Ryan. No one else knew how I felt. I was a loser. I never dated, I didn't have a job, I was awful. As much as Miranda tried to set me up on dates, I felt like I was cheating on the one man that I couldn't get over. I stopped dating and my life became even miserable. I didn't know what to do with my life. I cried myself to sleep every night, dreaming and wishing the man of my dreams, the man in my heart, would come and save me from my misery." She paused and he looked deeply into his eyes.
She continued, "But then I stopped dreaming. Everything just went away. My heart ached all the time and I could never stop crying. I wanted to be with the man I loved, the man I couldn't stop thinking about. I wanted him more than anything!" She started to cry, "Then I finally had the courage to call him. He had mixed emotions and thought wrong about my feelings. I felt worse. I wanted to die. I felt like my life had no meaning and I would be alone for ever. Never being able to be with my one true love. I hated my life more than anything. I hated how I was so miserable and alone!"
"Lizzie I never kn-" Gordo said, but Lizzie cut him off.
"I know how much my perfect guy feels about me. And now that he knows how I feel too, I think it's time I finally said something back to him." She looked into his eyes and smiled. He smiled back and held her tighter.
"I love you David Gordon. I truely love you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you!" Lizzie took a deep breathe and had a shocked look on her face. She looked at Gordo who had tears in his eyes. He looked at her and had a sincere look on his face. He was overwhelmed with joy. His one true love felt the same way about him.
"Elizabeth McGuire, I love you more than anything in the world. I want to spend all of my life with you. I want to love you forever. Your the one for me," Lizzie had tears in her eyes and she had a huge smile on her face.
"I love you!" She gave him a big hug. The rain started to slow down.
"I love you too," He hugged her closer.
Lizzie looked deeply into his eyes. He smiled at her and ran his fingers through her wet, messy hair. He leaned in closer and they shared the most passionate kiss. Lizzie could of sworn fireworks were going off in her head. She ran her fingers through his wet, curly hair and she felt like the happiest girl on earth.
They let go of each other and looked deeply into each others eyes. They slowly walked hand-by-hand down the sidewalk.
***
Miranda and Ryan ran into the lobby. They spotted Ethan talking to Larry by the door.
"Ethan! Larry!" Miranda ran over to them. "Have you guys seen Lizzie anywhere?"
Larry shrugged.
"Uh, last time I heard about Lizzie was from Gordo and he said he saw her run out of the gym after we did the little plan and he ran after her." Ethan said with a worried look on his face.
Miranda gasped, "Gordo ran after her?"
Ethan nodded. She and Ryan looked at each and walked towards the entrance. Ethan and Larry followed behind them. Kate and Danny walked into the lobby and saw Miranda, Ryan, Ethan, and Larry peeking out the door.
"What are you guys doing?" Kate questioned, placing her hands on her hips.
Ethan and Larry turned around and saw Kate and Danny with confused looks on their faces. They explained everything and Danny pretended to cry.
"Shut up man," Ethan said. Danny laughed.
Miranda walked back into the lobby, "Guys, Lizzie and Gordo are standing by the steps HOLDING hands!" She whispered. They all hurried to the doors and saw them. They quickly hid so they couldn't see them.
"Awh, their so cute!" Kate squealed.
***
"Lizzie stop," Gordo said, stopping. Lizzie turned and looked at him with a puzzled look on his face.
"I've been dreaming of asking you this question ever since I fell in love with you," Lizzies heart started to race. She was excited to hear what he was going to ask her.
"Yes?" She had a big smile on her face.
"I know it's a little quick and rushing into things but I want to be with you forever. Your the only one for me. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Your the everything in my heart and my life." He let go of one of her hands and reached into his pocket.
Lizzies heart was overwhelming with so much joy she wanted to burst with happiness and joy. He held something in his hand and leaned on one knee. He held on of her hands and looked in her eyes with a deep expression on his face. He couldn't believe he was doing this.
"Your the one for me," He said as he held her hand tighter. Lizzie was speechless. She didn't know what do to. She froze and waited for his next move.
"Elizabeth Brooke McGuire, will you spend the rest of your life with me, and be my wife?" Lizzies heart froze. She started to breath hard. Tears of joy trickled down her face.
"I do! I love you so much! I want to be your wife and spend my life with you!" She cried out in joy.
He smiled as he slipped the ring on her finger. He stood up and wrapped his arms around her. They kissed and she looked at the ring on her finger. Now she was the happiest girl alive.
They heard cheering and clapping as they kissed. They broke apart, but Gordo was still holding her close. They saw 6 people in the door way with priceless expressions on their faces. Lizzie let out a small laugh and so did Gordo.
Miranda and Ryan hugged and Miranda wiped a tear from her eyes. Kate had a huge smile on her face and she reached for Ethans hand. Larry clapped and smiled at them. Ethan and Danny gave Gordo a thumbs up and Lizzie a smile.
Lizzie and Gordo ignored the cheering people and continued kissing.
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I know this was a long chapter, but I wanted to express the feelings of Lizzie and Gordo. This isn't the end of the story though. I still have a few ideas up my sleeves.