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Chapter 6

NO POV:

Miranda paced back and forth her living room floor. Her mom was doing the dishes in the kitchen, and was watching Miranda wear all of the carpet down.

"Miranda, dear," she said while stopping her task, "whatever is wrong? Is everything ok?"

Miranda jumped at the sound of her mom's voice. She had been so wrapped up in thought that she forgot that she wasn't the only one in the house. "I-I'm fine mom," she said, "truly I am."

Mrs. Sanchez shook her head back and forth. "You can tell me things. I'm hear to listen. What's wrong?"

Miranda looked hesitant, but she was desperate to tell someone her thoughts. She sank into the couch and started talking to her mom. "Ok," she agreed, "just as long as you swear not to tell dad my problems."

"Fine," said her mom.

"Ok. What would you do if one of your friends liked another friend of yours, but you're not sure if that other friend likes your friend who likes your friend?" asked Miranda quickly.

"Um...ah. You stumped me," said Mrs. Sanchez with a blank look on her face.

Miranda slapped her knee with her hand. "You didn't understand me, did you?"

"Um...no. I'm sorry, dear," said Mrs. Sanchez. She patted her daughter's back. "Why don't we try this again?"

"Ok. I know someone who loves someone, but that someone doesn't know," said Miranda.

"Ok...well, that...someone needs to know what they believe," said Mrs. Sanchez.

Miranda rubbed her chin in thought. "So, what you're telling me is that if you had a friend who liked another friend in secret, then you would tell him or her?"

Mrs. Sanchez looked very confused but said, "Si. That's what I'd do. Play matchmaker I guess."

Miranda grinned and jumped up from her seat. "Thanks!" she exclaimed. "That's all I needed to know!"

Mrs. Sanchez gave a warm smile to her daughter. She was quite pleased that she was able to help her teenage daughter in some way.
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"Hey, Lizzie. Can I come over?" asked Miranda. She had gotten an idea, and wanted to share some big news with her best friend.

"Sure," said Lizzie, "why don't you come over now? I'm just finishing painting my nails. They are pretty pink! Hey, we could do out nails, don't ya think?"

"Whatever," said Miranda. "See you in a few." Miranda played the plan over and over again in her mind. She imagined what she'd say to Lizzie, and what Lizzie's reaction would be. Miranda dabbed some lip-gloss on, and ran out the door.

"Hey, chica!" exclaimed Miranda running up to hug her best friend.

"What's up?" greeted Lizzie.

"Nothing much," replied Miranda.

"So, why did you come? Not that I didn't want you over or anything, it's just that, you sounded all nervous and stuff," said Lizzie with a confused look on her face. "You're not grounded are you?"

"No! Why would I be here if I was grounded?" asked Miranda.

"Oh yeah. Duh, dumb question. Sorry," apologized Lizzie.

"It's ok. We've all had a long day," explained Miranda. "And the scary thing is, is that it is just beginning!"

"So why don't you come in and make yourself at home?" asked Lizzie. She moved out of the way and motioned her hand towards the inside of her home.

"Don't mind if I do," said Miranda. They walked inside, and went up the stairs into Lizzie's room. That was their basic hangout at Lizzie's house. They got nice privacy there with a closed door. That is, unless Matt was listening. Matt rarely bothered them anymore though, ever since they found they were moving. Matt never acted the same, and he stayed low and down. His voice was rarely heard squawking some place or another. Lizzie didn't pay much attention all of the time, but Miranda noticed the apparent change in her best friend's little brother.

"What's wrong with Matt?" asked Miranda. They passed by his room, and Miranda looked at him just lying down on his bed looking into the sky. "He looks...well, different. He looks kind of sad."

"Yeah, well: cherish it while you can. Sooner or later he'll break outta it, and then he will be running all around again!" yelled Lizzie. "Oh! The little dweeb!"

"Well, if you say so. He's looks pretty sad to me though," said Miranda with a bit of pity in her voice.

"Oh, he's just going though a teenage stage. He's new to it, you know. He'll get used to the feelings after a little while," said Lizzie. Miranda shrugged. She didn't really believe that her best friend thought that way. Miranda knew and felt that Lizzie truly did care for her little brother. Many signs throughout their life had proved it. But neither Matt nor Lizzie would admit the fact.

"So, what did you have to tell me?" asked Lizzie closing the door to her bedroom.

Miranda grabbed a pillow off of Lizzie's bed and sat down on the floor. "Well," she said, "how would you like it if I could get you a date with a really great guy?"

"Is he cute?" asked Lizzie excitedly.

Miranda grinned. "Very cute," she said slyly.

"Wow! I'm excited! Wait a second...with whom is this date with?" asked Lizzie.

"A mystery man!" exclaimed Miranda.

"Oh, c'mon, Miranda. Give me some more detail?" asked Lizzie.

"Well, ok. He's a really close friend of mine. That's all I'll say," said Miranda.

"I'm single now, so why not go out on a little date? I mean, if he's a good friend of yours, then he should be fine," said Lizzie.

"He'll meet you at Garden's Café, Saturday at six pm," said Miranda slowly.

"Oh my gosh! That's only in two days!" exclaimed Lizzie. "Do you think he will like me?"

"Of course he will. I know he will. Who wouldn't? Besides, you'll have fun," said Miranda.

"Ok," said Lizzie, "as long as you say so. I'll take your word for it. You'll have to help me figure out what to wear though!"

Miranda smiled and clapped her hands together. "It's a date then!"

Lizzie squealed. "I can't wait!"

Miranda smiled to herself. Her work here was done. Now, the huge problem would be getting Gordo to show up at Garden's Café at six pm on Saturday. "How in the world will I pull that off?" thought Miranda.

A/N: Here's the next chapter! I hope you all like it! Hopefully, now that school is wrapped up, I can update more often. I have an idea for next chapter. But, as usual, if you have any any ideas that you think would be good for my story, please let me know, and I'll see if I can use them. It's just, that sometimes I get caught, so any ideas would be of the greatest appreciation. Thanks goes to Black Knight 03 and Tanguay18 for helping me with their wonderful ideas. I owe all thanks to you, and this chapter is dedicated to both of you.

Thanks to Tanguay18, Black Knight 03, and LizzieGordonforever for their wonderful reviews.

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