At the Mall.

Lizzie and Kate got off the bus and started to walk over towards the entrance of the mall. They pulled opened the double glass doors and walked inside. It was somewhat crowed but not as bad than the weekend, since most of all the teenagers like to hang out there.

" Now where are we suppose to meet this Mandy girl at," Kate said as she watched a young boy check her out as he passed by her. She smiled back than looked at Lizzie who just rolled her eyes.

" Ronnie said she will be at the food court," said Lizzie

" Okay, well she better be there or I will be so mad," said Kate

" Same here," said Lizzie as her and Kate continued to walk down the mall. They went down the elevator to get to the food court, as they stepped out Lizzie noticed Mandy over by one of the tables that were set up around the food court. She had her legs up on the table as she was leaning back from her chair reading a book.

" Where is she," asked Kate.

" Over there," Lizzie said as she pointed over towards the brunette.

" Eh, she doesn't even know how to sit in a chair right," said Kate as she rolled her eyes.

" Let's just go over there," said Lizzie

They both walked over there and approached her.

" Hey there Mandy," said Lizzie with a fake excitement in her voice.

" Your late," said Mandy as she didn't bother to take her eyes off her book.

" Well excuse us for being late but our bus driver couldn't go over 25 miles an hour," said Kate as she crossed her arms around her waist. Mandy put down her book and glanced up at Kate.

" Nice friend you got here McGuire," said Mandy

" And Do you have a problem with that," said Kate

" I don't know should I," said Mandy as she got up from her chair and was staring right into Kate's face.

" Um, okay girls, let's go shopping now," said Lizzie as she tried to break up the intension between Kate and Mandy.

" Girl, I am just kidding with you," said Mandy as she put her hand on Kate's shoulder and smiled at her.

" Oh, well you got me there," said Kate as she let out a small giggle.

" Let's shop," said Mandy

" You don't have to tell me that again," said Kate as they both walked passed Lizzie. Lizzie just stood there for a second confused.

" Great, Kate met her match," said Lizzie as she followed close behind them.

They all shopped around different stores for a few hours and finally took a rest by the food court again.

" And than this guy was just totally checking me out right in front of his girlfriend which made her so jealous," said Kate.

" Oh my god, something every similar happened to me too but she like attacked her boyfriend with her purse, it was quite amusing," said Mandy.

" I don't blame you, I would of loved to see that," said Kate

" We have so much in common Kate," said Mandy as she and Kate sat down by the table.

" Oh I know," said Kate as they both giggled at each other.

" Yeah, well I am going to get something to eat," said Lizzie.

" Uh huh, you go to that McGuire," said Kate as her and Mandy started to laugh and continued to gossip.

Lizzie just rolled her eyes and walked away from them.

" This is just perfect, I am stuck with two snobs," said Lizzie as she continued to walk away from them.

" Lizzie," said a female voice from behind her.

Lizzie turned around to face Miranda standing behind her with a slight smile.

" Um, what are you doing here," Lizzie asked.

" I was shopping around for my homecoming dress, Gordo is with me also, he is in Spencer right now though," said Miranda.

" Well that's nice," said Lizzie

" Yeah, I saw that you were with Kate and some other girl," said Miranda

" Yeah I was, so what," said Lizzie as she crossed her arms over her stomach.

" No reason, I just thought you would never go shopping with Kate," said Miranda

" Well things have changed Miranda," said Lizzie.

" Yes, I have noticed," said Miranda.

" Well I really need to get back to them," said Lizzie as she walked away from her.

" Okay, bye Lizzie," Miranda said as she watched Lizzie walk away with tears in her eyes.

" Hey, I finally found you," said Gordo as he approached from behind her.

" Yeah," said Miranda as she was still staring at the empty path that Lizzie just walked down on.

" What's wrong," Gordo asked.

" Lizzie, she is here with Kate and some girl," said Miranda

" Lizzie is shopping with Kate," Gordo exclaimed.

" Tell me about it, I was just as shocked as you were," said Miranda.

" This is just horrible," said Gordo.

" I know, I mean Lizzie said she would never shop with Kate, I mean never and look what she is doing," said Miranda

" It's horrible," said Gordo as he couldn't believe what he was hearing.

" Yes very, let's go before I see them shop some more," said Miranda.

" Okay, so who asked you to the homecoming Miranda," Gordo asked as they both started to walk down the mall.

" Nobody yet, why you ask," said Miranda

" Well would you like to go with me as friends," Gordo asked.

" Sure of course," said Miranda as she smiled at Gordo.

" Great, I see you have a dress picked out," said Gordo as he pointed to the big Sears bag that Miranda was holding in her hand.

" Oh I would have to show you it when we get back to your place, it is so pretty," said Miranda.

" I bet it is," said Gordo as he smiled at her.

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Lizzie walked back over towards Kate and Mandy and saw that there were two tall dark brown haired boys sitting over by them. She walked over and stared at them.

" What's going on," Lizzie asked.

" Ah, there she is, did you get lost on the way back McGuire," said Kate as everyone including her started to laugh.

" No, but do you think maybe we can go now before we miss our bus time for the ride home," Lizzie said.

" No need for a bus McGuire, these guys can drive," said Mandy as she smiled at one of the boys that was drooling over her.

" Thanks but I would rather take the bus," said Lizzie

" Suit yourself, McGuire," said Mandy.

" Whatever, come on Kate, lets go," said Lizzie.

" I am not going with you, you can have fun on the stinky bus. I want to catch a real ride in Craig's mustang," said Kate.

" Whatever than, see you guys later," said Lizzie as she started to walk away from them.

" What's up with that chick," said the one of the guys.

" Don't know but my best friend is going out with her," said Mandy.

" I feel bad for the dude," said the other guy as they all started to laugh.

Lizzie frowned as she continued to walk away from them and out the exit of the mall.