**Hey! To all of you who reviewed, I am very happy and thankful that you did. I did take the advice to space things up a bit. Thanks. Um, hopefully this comes out good. I was in a real rush to update these next two chapters so I'm skipping names for now but on my next update, you can bet for sure that there will be names. Again, I'm sorry I don't mention the reviewers. Thanks a bunch!!!!!!!!!**

The next morning, Miranda woke up to find Gordo lying next to her. He must have fallen asleep before he actually got home. Of course, him being a big complete worrywart, he gave them both a blanket and nothing had happened that night. She rolled over lazily and looked at the clock. As soon as she realized the time, she jumped up.

"Oh God, Gordo, get up."

"Miranda," he yawned, "what's wrong?"

"Lizzie's plane gets her in 10 minutes!"

She got up and got ready as fast as possible. She wore a black spaghetti strap that exposed her mid riff and black vinyl pants with tan designs on them. Again, the combat boots. When she came out of the bathroom, Gordo was already ready. They both sped off to her car because Lizzie's parents were picking her up. Neither of them said much on the way to the airport. Once they got there, they found out that Lizzie's flight was delayed for another 15 minutes and that her parents weren't there yet. When Lizzie's plane came in, they both stood at the gate arm in arm waiting for Lizzie. When Lizzie finally did get off the plane she came up to both of them and gave them both a hug. When she came to Gordo, she gave him a hug and a lip-to-lip kiss. Gordo was still pretty bummed out about last night but as soon as Lizzie kissed him, he didn't seem so upset anymore. Lizzie's parents finally did show up.

"Miranda, is it ok if I come over later? We can talk for a bit."

"Yeah sure, sounds good. I want to hear all about your vacation."

"Hey, what about me? Can I come over later too?" asked Gordo mockingly.

"Um, no actually, Angelo and I have something planned for tonight."

"Ooo, is Angelo the new guy?"

"No, just a friend."

"Sure Miranda."

"No, I'm serious."

"Oh, Miranda, don't worry, you'll find a guy one day. Just because you were left in the dust a little doesn't mean you should give up hope."

Miranda laughed uncomfortably. All she felt like doing now was hitting the NOS button on her steering wheel and going down that runway free as a bird. She picked up the rest of Lizzie's luggage and followed Lizzie to her family's car where they packed up the luggage and drove away.

"Miranda."

"Not one word."

"Ok, ok. So, when do you think you'll be done with Angelo?"

"Um, I really don't know. I'm going to be busy with Lizzie for a long time. I'm sure Lizzie wants to spill her life to me. Besides, I want to find out more about this Todd. So, I'll call you when we're ready."

"What is it with this guy, does he have a strawberry flavored dick or what?" said Gordo rather pissed off.

"Hey. Hey, hey, hey. I just want to know if she's still going out with him because that kiss kinda said no I'm not but I just want to know."

"Yeah, good thinking. Do some undercover work. Hey, do you think we can go out on one of those date things tomorrow?"

"Sure. Sounds cool. I'll call you later tonight."

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Later that evening, Lizzie had come over to Miranda's to chill for a bit.

"So, Liz, want a drink?"

"Um, yeah, iced tea will be fine thanks."

"Ok, and a drink for me."

Miranda walked back to where Lizzie was sitting on the couch and handed her the iced tea. Miranda sat down and pulled out a Corona.

"Miranda! Why are you drinking beer?"

"Lizzie, I only drink once a week and I didn't get my chance to have one with Antonio and Miklo so now I am going to have one, just one."

"What ever."

"So Lizzie, tell me about Todd."

"Oh, Miranda, I love him so much. I don't think I'll ever be able to live with out him."

"So, you still go out with him?"

"Oh, yes. Why wouldn't I be?" she sighed.

"So.uh, have you two gone all the way?"

"Miranda! Todd told me he doesn't believe in premarital sex."

"So no?"

"Nope."

"So, what's the deal with you and Gordo?"

"Oh, well, I called it off right before I left. He still likes me so I'm gonna go back out with him but not just yet. You see Todd is coming to town soon. Do you think we can all hang out with him?"

"Uh.sure. When is he coming?"

"Um, I know this is short notice, but he's coming the day after tomorrow."

"Ooo, bad timing for me Liz. I have a race to go to tomorrow. Angelo's got 4 G's on me and I can not bail."

"Race? Like as in Jeff Gordon?"

"Kinda."

"Oh, Todd loves Jeff Gordon. We can all go."

"That's ok but Lizzie, I have to warn you; you don't sit in the bleachers at this race. Ok."

"Don't worry Miranda. It's cool. Oh, well, I better get home. The weasel might be invading my privacy. Oh, Miranda, don't tell Gordo about Todd."

"Yeah, bye."

Just as Lizzie left, Gordo walked up. Miranda didn't even have to leave the door.

"Miranda." He said as he hugged her in the doorway.

"What are you doing here?"

"Came by just to say hi."

"Wow, you're a poet?"

"And I didn't even know it. So what did Lizzie say?"

"She still goes out with Todd, but she's going to ask you out again. Not just yet, though. Todd is coming to town the day after tomorrow. I'm racing that day. I cannot afford distractions. Oh, and just to let you know, Lizzie is still innocent."

"Damn, this guy's coming to town?!"

"Yup."

"God, why does this always happen to me?"

"Hey, chill out. It' ok just.ignore that."

"I'm going to try but no guarantees."

Gordo and Miranda spent most of the evening together but he went home so he could go to bed. They went on their friendly date the next day and things went very well. Miranda went to bed that night thinking if she had made the right decision about Gordo. Maybe she should have said yes. She also thought about what Todd would be like. He seemed pretty up tight. Before she knew it, she was off in dreamland.