A/N: Thanks to the few of you who reviewed! Sorry if the story is getting confusing! If you're confused about Lizzie's feelings… she doesn't really understand them either! It's like… she wants to know why Gordo is upset and why they really kissed, but if he won't tell her she isn't going to push him. Does that make any sense?
If you're confused about something else, let me know and I'll try to clarify, I was just guessing you were confused about this, because it didn't make much sense.
Now, about this chapter- Lizzie's dream might not be completely accurate, seeing as how I've never been in an airplane crash. We'll just assume Lizzie hasn't either, and that's why her dream isn't exactly correct.
The flight home from Rome passed quickly for Lizzie and Gordo. Gordo spent most of the time thinking about his relationship with Lizzie. Sometimes, like early this morning, it had seemed as if Lizzie would never think of him as more than a friend. Then later at the airport, even Mrs. McGuire noticed Lizzie flirting with him. Love was just too complicated.
Lizzie wasn't spending her trip home thinking about Gordo, though. She spent her time listening to music, reading magazines, and working on her summer reading list. That is, until she drifted off to sleep a few minutes before the plane was supposed to land.
[Dream]
"Attention guests on flight 5074 from Rome to Los Angeles, we are currently experiencing some turbulence and we would like everyone to buckle their seatbelts. There is no reason to worry, this is just a precaution. Our stewardesses will be coming around to assist anyone who needs help fastening their seat belts. Once again, please remain calm." Lizzie was sleeping when the gentle voice on the loudspeaker asked everyone to fasten their seatbelts. She was waking up when she felt Gordo's arm around side. He was fastening her seatbelt. But why?
"What are you doing, Gordo?" She asked groggily.
"There was just an announcement telling everyone to fasten their seatbelts." Gordo explained. "I was going to buckle yours for you so I didn't have to wake you up."
"Are we landing already?"
"No, I wish. We're having some turbulence and just to be safe they want everyone buckled up."
"Turbulence? Is that bad?"
"It isn't good, but as long as you stay in your seat you should be okay."
"Don't worry, sweetheart, the pilot has everything under control!" A nearby flight attendant assured Lizzie.
"But what if it isn't okay, Gordo?" Lizzie asked, quieter this time.
"I won't let anything happen to you." He replied. Lizzie reached for his hand and held on tight.
"Attention guests on flight 5074 from Rome to Los Angeles, the turbulence is causing some technical difficulties and as a precaution we would like everyone to put on the oxygen masks located above each seat. Please remain calm. An attendant will be with you shortly to assist you in putting the oxygen mask on."
"Oxygen masks? Gordo, what's going to happen to us?"
Gordo had no idea but was trying to be strong for Lizzie's sake. "Nothing is going to happen. It's just a precaution, you heard the announcement."
"Hello, honey, I'm here to help you put on your oxygen mask." A plump flight attendant told Lizzie. Lizzie griped Gordo's hand tighter. She sat still as the stewardess pulled the mask down and properly attached it.
"Excuse me, miss," Gordo began as the stewardess began to walk away. "Can you help me with mine?"
"You aren't on my section of the plane, hon. Belinda will be over to help you in a sec."
"Lizzie, can you talk with that thing on?" Lizzie shook her head no. The flight attendant had fastened it very tightly.
"Well, just in case we don't make it off the plane, I want you to know something. I love you Lizzie, more than you could ever imagine. Ever since fourth grade I've liked you, but now it's something more. It's not just a little crush anymore Lizzie, its love. I only wish I had realized how strong my feelings were before this plane ride." Lizzie wanted desperately to say she loved him back, but she couldn't talk with her mask on.
"Attention guests on flight 5074 from Rome to Los Angeles, we regret to inform you that due to the turbulence, the plane is off course and we do not have enough fuel to make the trip back to LA. We are currently flying over the Pacific Ocean, so we would like everyone to hold on to the flotation device located under your seat. It is very important to keep your oxygen mask on at this time. Please remain seated and remain calm. We are going to try to make an emergency landing on a ship we have radioed."
"Excuse me; I don't have an oxygen mask!" Gordo called out. But it was no use; his voice was unheard due to the commotion surrounding them. Lizzie was crying, she needed to tell Gordo how she felt before the plane crashed. She tried ripping her oxygen mask off, but it wouldn't budge.
"I LOVE YOU, GORDO!" Lizzie cried out, but Gordo didn't hear her. "GORDO, I LOVE YOU, TOO!" Her sobbing increased as she realized she was going to die before she could tell Gordo she loved him, too. "I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU!"
[End dream]
"I love you, Gordo," Lizzie was mumbling to herself as Gordo tried to wake her. She loved him? Even though Gordo knew Lizzie was just dreaming and probably didn't mean what she was saying, he grinned.
"Wake up, Liz. The plane's landing!" Gordo gently told her.
"The plane's landing?" Lizzie asked, her eyes still half closed. "Wait, the plane's landing? It isn't crashing into the Pacific Ocean?"
"No, of course not! Why would you think that?"
"Oh, Gordo, I had the most awful dream!" Lizzie began. "We were on the plane and it was going to crash and…"
"And what?" Gordo asked, curious about what Lizzie had been dreaming about.
Blushing, Lizzie finished her thought. "And… I didn't get to tell you that I loved you."
A/N: Aaw. I Hope this was at least somewhat realistic. Please review! I'm planning to update at least once before the weekend, but who knows.