It is now Sunday, the day before Lizzie is to find out if she got the part of Juliet. That whole morning as soon as she woke up she could only think about Jake kissing her. Sure she could taste his taco lunch, but who is she to complain. Lizzie stared long and hard at the ceiling daydreaming. Matt burst opened her door, "Lizzie! I have an urgent problem that needs consulting!" "What is it porky pine? I'm in the middle of something." "I want Malina back. Again." Lizzie started laughing, "You want advice on how to win someone's heart. Are you sure your talking to the right person? Do you remember me trying to win Ethan's so he could say yes to go to the Sadie's Hawkins Dance?" "Oh, I forgot about that. Anyways forget that. What do I do?" "Hmm.Sweet talk her, then buy her something she really wants. When she's smiling ask her out on a date. Then on the date buy her roses and get her another present and feed her until she'll blow." "But there's just one problem with that." "What is it?" "I am flat broke!" "I suggest asking the parentals." "Right. Thanks Lizzie." Lizzie looked at Matt shocked that he was thanking her.

When Lizzie got hungry she thought of going to the mall and grab a bite, and maybe do some shopping to lift her spirits before results.

"Lizzie honey, when you're ready to come home just call me, ok?" "Alright mom, I'll see you later." Lizzie watched her mom drive away after giving Lizzie $20.

When Lizzie got inside she saw Jake hanging out with some friends. She quickly passed them hoping they wouldn't see her. Her heart froze when she heard Jake calling her name. "Hey Lizzie, come here I want you to meet some of my friends." Lizzie turned around and slowly walked towards them, "Hi, I'm Lizzie." "Hi my name is Cameron." "Lizzie took Cameron's hand, "Nice to meet you." Cameron was tall, slender with brown/red hair. She met the rest of Jake's friends Calvin, Steven, and Jessica. They were all sophomores and juniors. Lizzie felt so young.

"So Lizzie what are you doing here at the mall?" Jake asked in his deep soothing voice. "I'm here to eat and shop. I am so excited about tomorrow. Since the results will be posted for Romeo and Juliet." Before Jake could say anything Cameron bursted out, "You tried out for Romeo and Juliet?" "Yeah." "I remember you, you and Jake were the first act. Well I can tell you that you're not going to get it." "What do you mean?" "Well I tried for it also. And everyone knows that I always get the lead in the theatricals here." "Well, I thought that I would give it a shot." "You better watch your back McGuire." Lizzie looked at Jake sitting beside her, "I'd better go, I didn't mean to intrude on you guys anyway." Lizzie disappeared in a matter of milliseconds.

The whole day at the mall didn't lift her spirits, it damaged her self- esteem. As she was walking out calling her mom, a car stopped in front of her, "Hey Lizzie." Lizzie looked into Jake's eye's and made her feel a tons better. "Hi, I was just on my way out." "Yeah, I know. I was wondering if you wanted a ride home?" "That'd be great thanks." Lizzie opened the door of Jake's dark blue Kia Sportage. "I like your car." Lizzie said breaking the silence. "Thanks, I got it yesterday. Listen, I'm really sorry about Cameron. She's co-captain of the cheerleading squad. So she's like that to almost everyone." "You don't have to apologize. I'm used to it. I mean not like every day I have squads of cheerleaders coming up to me and start barking at me." "I get it." "I do have this one girl. We used to be friends but now, now. It's like we were never best friends. We didn't hang out together and gossip and everything. Things are different and I'm just trying to live my life as best as I can." "I didn't know you felt like this." "You never asked." "Well, here's your stop. I'll see you at school." "Yeah, you too." Lizzie opened the car door and gave Jake one more smile. Then quickly walked up to her home.