Gordie was sitting in his room writing. He wasn't thinking, he was just writing exactly what he felt, whatever poured out on the pages.

...I'd follow you to the end of the earth, if only you'd let me trail behind you, like a lost puppy, basking in the glory of the glow you give off, that shimmers through the haze...

...Every way you move is so beautiful, every sweet sudden smile, every deep gaze hidden in your light hearted eyes, keeps me close to you, even as you push me away....

It wasn't until he stopped and re-read it that he was aware what he wrote. He sighed and rested his head on his hands.

"God, I love her," he mumbled.

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Randi ran from the Diner to Gordie's house, as fast as her legs could take her. She had no idea of any logical idea in her head, but she knew how she felt, and what she had to do.

She ran up to Gordie's doorstep and rang the bell frantically. Gordie's mother answered.

"Is Gordie here?" Randi panted.

"He's upstairs," Mrs. Lachance said, slightly startled.

"Thanks," Randi pushed past her and bounded up the stairs.

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There was a thump against Gordie's door.

"Uh, come in?" he guessed, unsure of whether that was supposed to be a knock.

"Gordie?" Randi came in and closed the door behind her.

"Randi!" Gordie exclaimed, and scrambled to cover his writing, "I, uh, oh crap, uh...hi."

"What were you writing?" Randi asked, quickly grabbing the paper, "I'm so much faster than you," she grinned, but her grin faded as she read over it. "Oh Gordie, you really feel this way?"

Gordie turned red and took the paper back from her. "No, well, yes, well, it's kinda how I feel to the extreme. It's just stupid writing. It's not a big deal, just ignore it." He looked away from her, but Randi turned his head.

"I've got something important to tell you," she sighed, sitting down on the edge of his bed. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry for all the pain I've caused you. I'm sorry for yelling at you when you were at your most vulnerable. And I'm sorry for screwing everything up. Because Gordie, I realized that I do love you, and I have all along, but I didn't know what it was. It was so big; I couldn't even begin to fathom its deepness. It's taken me three years, but I finally realized that I don't want to be with anyone but you. And you can't begin to understand how bad I feel for not having seen it when you did. But I guess I needed time to figure it out and I did. And I completely understand if you're mad at me, and if you can't love me, and I want to let you know that I'll always-"

Randi was cut off when Gordie kissed her. Her legs went weak, and a tingly warmth spread through her.

"I think that's about three years too late," Gordie laughed gently.

"And well worth the wait," Randi smiled. She buried her face in his neck. "I will never ever leave you," she whispered.

"I love you too," Gordie put his arms around her.

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Later that day, Randi walked over to Teddy's house. She rang his doorbell, and his mother answered.

"Hello Mrs. Duchamp," Randi greeted her.

"Hi Randi," Mrs. Duchamp grinned, "I haven't seen you around lately...are you and Teddy still...." she trailed off.

"Teddy and I are just friends now," Randi informed her.

"Oh," Mrs. D said, "Well, that's okay. Friends last forever you know."

"Right," Randi said weakly, "Is Teddy around?"

"Yes, I'll go get him," Mrs. D walked to the steps, "Theodore, Randi's here to see you!"

Teddy came down the steps, "Oh...hey..." he said quietly.

Randi gave him a 'We-should-really-talk-alone' type look. He sorta nodded, as if he understood and told his mom they'd be outside.

"So," Teddy said once they were on his porch.

"I want to talk to you," Randi said.

"What about?"

"Everything. What happened, our friendship, our friends..." Randi trailed off.

"I'm listening," Teddy said emotionlessly.

Randi sighed. "Teddy, I didn't kiss Mouth. He kissed me without any warning, and I was pissed too! You didn't listen to what I had to say. Friends should always listen to each other. And we're friends, right?"

"Yeah. I know. I was really upset. Plus, I...I don't really think it was working anyway. I don't think we're meant to be with each other. But I shouldn't have flown off the handle like that. I think freakish bouts of rage run in the family," he said sadly.

"Teddy, you're not gonna turn out like your old man."

"You mean it?"

"I mean it. Sincerely."

"So we're good?"

"Yeah, definitely."

"Good," Randi stood up. "I have to go, but I guess I'll see you tomorrow."

"Something like that," Teddy smiled.

"Bye!" Randi hugged Teddy briefly, and walked home.

"I'm over her," Teddy mumbled to himself as she walked away. She turned and smiled and waved at him, before breaking into a run. "I'm so...uh...over...her?" He groaned softly and put his head in his hands.

A/N: Sorry this is kinda short. I bet a bunch of you are rejoicing, aren't ya...heh heh.

Except some COBRA ACTION next chapter! (yeah i finally got around to introducing them) I'm gonna try and update as soon as I have it written.