Chapter 4: Drop Out

Gordo's POV

I was jumping with joy. I was Romeo, and Lizzie was Juliet. This is what I had been hoping for! I never cared if Parker got the part. I wanted Lizzie to get it.

Why?

Okay, I'm not going to spell it out for you. You get what I'm trying to say, right?

I had no idea on how to tell her. I was so nervous. Now here was my chance. She'd have to fall in love with me.

Right?

No, wrong.

She liked Ethan. And all I wanted was to make her happy. So that's what I would do. I was going to drop out of my role, so Lizzie could be with Ethan.

I dialed her number on my phone. It was great that I wasn't nervous around her. I was only nervous when the subject of guys came up.

It rang three times before Lizzie picked it up. "Hello?" She asked.

"Hey, it's me." I said.

"Oh, hey. I'm on the other line with Miranda, so can you wait a minute?"

"Uh, sure."

I waited a couple short seconds, and she was back on the line with me. "So, why'd you call?" She asked suspiciously.

"Um, I'm telling you that I'm dropping out of the play." I replied.

"Why?"

"Because then Ethan will be Romeo..." She didn't let me finish my sentence.

"OH, MY GOSH, GORDO! Thank you! You're the best friend anyone could ever have! I soooooo owe you."

"Yeah, you soooooo do." I joked.

"I know how badly you wanted that part, Gordo. Thanks again! Hey, is that all you wanted to talk to me about?"

I thought for a moment. "No. That's it."

"Bye then! I gotta tell Miranda!" She squealed.

I hung up, feeling horrible.

My one and only hope of us being more than just friends was gone.

A/N: You like? Tell me if I should continue. Sorry, but this entire story will have really short chapters, 400 words max. Thanks for reading!