Chapter 12: Lookie Here!

I rested my head on his chest. He stroked my hair and smiled. "I love you, Lizzie..." He whispered as I snuggled deeper into him.

"I love you, too, Gordo." I smiled, and he kissed me.

"I love you more." He started tickling me.

"I love you even more."

"More than more."

"I love you more than you love me!" I smiled, and soon our eyes locked and we were drowning in each other's eyes. I blushed and looked away, but he stopped me and kissed me on the cheek.

Slowly, the kiss moved sideways, and soon we were making out.

I sighed heavily and flopped onto my bed. Oh, how I missed those days of endless flirting, and his lips against mine. I needed him to live. Why did this have to happen? I frowned as I looked in the mirror.

I knew that Gordo and Miranda were once again meeting in the park due to a little sleuthing around, and I had a so-called 'date' with Brian right there in five minutes. I made sure I looked perfect, added a little lipgloss and eyeshadow, and headed out.

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Gordo's POV

I sighed as I stopped mid-way in my line. "Miranda, this isn't working."

Every time Miranda and I had to do something romantic, it reminded me of Lizzie. And I hadn't seen her for about a week. She seemed to be ignoring me, and I was so busy with this freakin' show that I had no more time to even call her anymore. I felt so guilty. It was weird how she could do that to me.

"What isn't working?" She asked.

"This whole show thing. It's getting on my nerves not seeing Lizzie anymore." I looked at the ground. "I feel like she isn't my girlfriend anymore, thanks to this show."

Miranda hugged me tightly. "It's okay, Gordo. Lizzie loves you, no matter what."

I hugged her back. "I know, but I... I just want to be with her." I frowned. "I haven't seen her for ever!"

"You know what? I'll talk to Kevin, and I'll get you two a day off. He'll understand. Take her out somewhere special, somewhere romantic. That'll make you feel better." She smiled.

"Really?" I kissed her on the cheek. "Thanks, Miranda. You're great!"

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Lizzie's POV

My jaw dropped open as he kissed her on her cheek. That wasn't practicing, I could tell. And even though Brian and I couldn't hear a word they were saying, their motions told enough. Hugging, kissing... I was going to make him sorry he ever laid his lips on her flesh.

"Ooh... I see your point." Brian whispered from behind the tree. "He *is* getting more than friendly with her."

I looked at the tops of my sneakers. "I love him, Brian."

"I know you do." He smiled sympathetically. "So... are we going to do this?"

I nodded. "Okay."

We creeped a little to the side so we were easily seen by Gordo and Miranda. Then I giggled loudly.

"Oh, Brain, you're so FUNNY!" I practically shouted.

We both fell on top of each other, laughing like mad. But they didn't hear nor see us. I was burning up.

"Lizzie, has anyone told you that you're really beautiful?" Brian said, pressing his forehead against mine.

I quickly glanced to the side to see if they were watching. No, they weren't.

They weren't even there anymore.

***

We both headed to the Digital Bean, and sat in sight of them. I was going to make this work, even if it killed me. I needed Gordo back, or else I would explode. And now that we were sitting merely ten feet away from them , I knew I had a chance.

"Do you have a map?" Brian asked.

I raised my eyebrows. This was all part of the plan. "A map? Why?"

"Because I'm lost in your eyes."

I had to keep from rolling my eyes. What a corny thing to say. But if it was going to get Gordo back...

I slipped my hand to his, so our hands were visible on top of the table.

'Look, Gordo, look!' I thought.

"It's not working." I whispered angrily.

He didn't say anything.

"If it doesn't work, you don't your twenty bucks." I threatened.

That got his attention. "What do you want to do? We've tried everything. He's just not looking!" He exclaimed softly.

I sighed. Desperate times called for desperate measures. I was going to do this. "Look, just follow my lead."

He shrugged. "Okay."

I leaned over the table and kissed him as hard as I could.

'Look over here, Gordo. Please just look.' I pleaded in my mind as Brian kissed me back.

And, as if it were ESP, Gordo's head turned around.

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Gordo's POV

"Oh. My. God." Miranda spit out her drink.

"What?" I asked, whirling around to see what she was looking at.

I gasped. "No..."

Brian McNamara was sitting right there, kissing Lizzie like... like... It was so revolting! And the worst part, Lizzie looked as if she were fully enjoying it! Her hand was on his cheek, and... It was just... so... shocking!

What was going on?

I got up and walked toward them, and tapped Lizzie on the shoulder.