Chapter 1
Lizzie straightened as she found the book she was looking for. Behind her, two people stood talking about the newest movie that they had just seen.
"Angelina Jolie did a good job in The Tomb Raider movies," David "Gordo" Gordon stated.
Miranda Sanchez answered with, "Yeah, but she had the worst luck with guys. I mean why did she have to-."
She was cut off by Gordo, "Neadantheral, 12:00!"
Lizzie and Miranda looked down the hallway, Miranda wondering at the bitterness in Gordo's voice, Lizzie wondering at who was coming down the hall. Ethan Craft met their gazes.
A blond, somewhat dimwitted, Ethan Craft drew the eyes of almost every girl in Hillridge High School especially Lizzie's, Miranda's and Kate Saunder's. Kate had been best friends with the trio until she got her first bra and started hanging out with Claire and the cheerleaders.
When it became apparent that they were Ethan's destination, the girls started checking their hair and clothes. With a roll of his eyes, Gordo closed Lizzie's locker after grabbing her purse for her. Handing it to her, he gave Ethan a dirty look. Ethan didn't notice, as he had eyes only for his destination. Miranda noticed, though and started to piece together the puzzle, but before she could finish it, Ethan was there.