Chapter 2: Homecoming Troubles

            It was just about a month into the school year and it was homecoming time already. Naturally I wanted nothing more than to ask Lizzie. Alex and Lizzie did not seem to be going out and they have not done anything about their attraction to each, to that I was very thankful. I had a plan to ask her and why would she say no? After all, we were still best friends. The plan was to take Lizzie and Miranda out for coffee like every other Friday night and when Miranda leaves to go see Ethan, I'll ask her. The plan seemed flawless. That is, until earlier that day.

            "You guys would not believe this!" Lizzie said as she stormed up to Miranda and Gordo.

            "What's the matter?" Miranda asked.

            "It seems that our Miss Kate has a crush on Alex and wants to ask him to homecoming." Gordo's heart jumped. Kate got whatever she wanted and if she takes Alex to homecoming, then Lizzie was free for him.

            "Lizzie that's horrible. But don't worry, Alex clearly likes you and you just have to get to him before Kate does." Miranda said sensibly.

            "Are you sure that's the right thing to do Lizzie? You're making it sound like you're asking Alex just so Kate can't have him." Gordo was desperately trying change Lizzie's mind. He thought it just might work.

            "That ridiculous, Gordo. I really like Alex and I want to take him for that reason." She was not as easily swayed as Gordo had hoped. Gordo was about to try to change her mind again until Alex interrupted.

            "Hey guys, what's up?"

            "Oh, not much. We were discussing homecoming actually." Miranda said casually. Lizzie's eyes widened at this.

            "I think it will be fun. I'm really not sure who to ask since I don't know very many people."

            "Well, I'm sure you'll find someone. It shouldn't be hard for someone like you." Lizzie said.

            Alex laughed. "I hope you're right. Who is the lucky guy that's taking you?"

            Lizzie blushed. "No one. That is, no one has asked yet."

            "Well that's a surprise. I thought you would be the first one taken."

            Miranda groaned. "Let me make this simple. Lizzie, you aren't going with anyone, Alex, you're not going with anyone so why don't you go together."

            "I'd love to." Lizzie stammered.

            "Me too." Alex said as he smiled at Lizzie again.

            Gordo's heart fell to the floor. Miranda's intentions were good but why couldn't she have waited until he got to her. He felt so low at this point. Things seemed like they couldn't get much worse until Lizzie spoke again.

            "Hey, Alex, why don't you join us for movie and some coffee tonight." She asked hopefully.

            "That would be great. Do you guys mind?" he looked at Miranda and Gordo.

            "No that's fine. Ethan probably won't come so I can keep Gordo company." Miranda said quickly.

            Great, thought Gordo. Not that Miranda was bad company, it was just that he wanted to be with Lizzie, just Lizzie.

            My heart was already shattering into a million pieces. This guy was blowing my chances with the girl that I loved. There has to be a way to get rid of him. I just couldn't figure out what. At least I had that whole night to chase him all the way back to wherever he came from.