That night Lizzie didn't have any time to talk to her friends on the phone or even hang out with them. She had to get finished with all the homework that has been assigned. Ms. Harper was her algebra teacher, that is Lizzie's least favorite subject and the hardest to cope with.

The phone rang unexpectedly. Lizzie just stared at it thinking about Jake. Jake was older then her and more wiser. He is popular and a really fun person to be around. "Lizzie, the phone is for you!" Lizzie's mom shouted from downstairs. Lizzie jumped off her bed and quickly picked up the phone, "Hello?" Lizzie said holding her breath to see who would respond. Suddenly Miranda's voice sounded, "So how did it go?" "How did what go?" "You know, eating lunch at the popular table. You know that's going to boost your reputation." "I was not eating at the popular table." "You were too, I saw the cheer leaders at the end of the same table you were sitting at." "No way! Well Jake is amazing. I never thought he is so kind and funny. I like him a lot. You know I have him in my first class." "That is so cool Lizzie. I have to seriously find me a guy. I can't always be seen hanging around with Gordo. So what did you and Jake talk about?" "Since there is a Romeo and Juliet play coming up I am going to try out for Juliet and Jake said that he will try Romeo. If we make it, I can't wait to kiss him." "Lucky you, do you think he will become your boyfriend?" "No way, but there's a 50% chance. I'll talk to you later ok. There is still a ton of homework that won't finish itself." "Ok, bye." "Bye." Lizzie hung up the phone and instead of homework she practiced addition lines for the play.

"I remember doing this with Frankie." Lizzie said to herself looking at the piece of paper. "What oh my gosh! I don't believe this!" Lizzie shouted. Her mom and dad came barging through the door, "What is it honey?" "I am trying out for the school play and the addition thingy is the kissing scene. What am I going to do?" "There is no way that your going to kiss a guy!" Lizzie's dad cut in. "What's wrong with kissing?" Lizzie's mom said facing her husband. "Well I think she is too young." "She needs to experience it sometime in her life. I mean she's in high school and hasn't got her first kiss yet." "I just don't approve." Lizzie started getting mad at them. Talking about her like she doesn't exist, "When do I get a say in this?" Lizzie's mom and dad faced her with a light expression on their faces. "Well, it's just acting." Lizzie said calmly her head suddenly becoming blank with what to say. "I want to do it." Lizzie pushed her parents out of her room and resumed coolness.

At school the next day she saw Jake enter the room. Lizzie got the dreamy eyes as he sat down beside her, "So are you trying out for Romeo and Juliet?" Lizzie almost fainted when he spoke. "Yeah I am. Are you still trying out?" "I wouldn't miss it." With those words said class began.

"So who will be coming after school today to try out for a part of this years theatrical?" Mr. Diggs asked looking around. Lizzie raised her hand and so did many of the other girls. Lizzie started getting nervous because some of them had a more Britney Spears figure then she did. "I'm glad to see so many of you interested in this. I know that it will turn out fantastic."

Class ended and Lizzie walked to her locker and found a note. At first she was excited thinking it was from Jake but she was very wrong. She read the note that said 'STAY AWAY' Lizzie trashed it before showing to Miranda and Gordo. She didn't want them to get worried that Lizzie was already having threatening notes on the second day of high school.

Through the rest of the day she panicked. Always looking around to see who was giving her evil glares of hatred. But it was now time for tryouts. Lizzie fixed her hair and did her make up before going into the auditorium. "I'm ready. Please let me make." Lizzie crossed her fingers and met up with Jake in the hall. They walked together to the auditorium, "So are you nervous Lizzie?" Lizzie started into his dark brown eyes, "Yes, very. I haven't had much acting experience. I am more of the writer kind of person. In junior high I gave advice to people." "That sounds very interesting. I am the actor kind of person." Lizzie smiled as Jake opened the door for her.