I was reading over the 'Fredrick' chapter, cuz he's making a cameo in my next fic, and I wanted to see what I did here, any who I just kept going and found this chapter embarrassing to read, so I fixed a few things, it should be better.
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Hey Journal,
It's me again.
J: I figured as much.
M: Well, I did it...I got them together.
J: That's what you wanted right?
M: NO!... I mean yes, aw hell who am I kidding you're me any ways. I want him to be happy, but some how I always wished I was the one to make him happy. And after last night...oh I don't know I guess I thought I really did have a chance.
J: So you resent her?
M: Kate? No, I mean I never told her we were going together, though she should have guessed, but I did spend most of the time pushing Gordo at her and I can't blame her.
J: So you're going to give up just like that?
M: What else can I do? Profess my undying love for the guy?
J: Something like that, though I was thinking just fighting for him would work too.
M: I don't think I could beat up Kate, sure I could take her, but I'd feel bad.
J: So at least let him know how you feel.
M: But what if he doesn't feel the same?
J: He's your best friend I'm sure if that happens you'll be able to patch things up, but if he does feel the same and you don't tell him then where will that leave you.
M: True, okay... but how?
J: I don't know you figure it out.
M: Hey you're supposed to help here!
J: I can't give you answers you haven't thought up! You're writing this remember!
M: Oh...yeah well I guess I'll figure it out once I get there... Shit! The dance is starting right about...3...2...1...now. Well I've gotta get ready, wish me luck!
J: Good luck!...I'll need it.
M: Shut up!
Miranda stood upon the steps outside the gym 'this is it' she thought, then slowly made her way in.
As she did she gazed once again at the décor, it was amazing now with every one in there. The gym had been transformed into a house of cards, using all the poster boards and even some real cards, and some hot glue; they'd really pulled it off.
Miranda was shocked into reality as she heard Kate go up on stage. "Now, it's time to begin the Karaoke! Now you know the rules you can volunteer or make one of your friends a victim it's up to you, and every one who sings gets to be in the group shot for the year book!" Kate announced to the audience and got some cheers, then some one suggested she go first, and never being one to shy away from a crowd she did just that, doing an 'interesting' rendition of Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend. A few other victims were called upon stage most were okay, though a few were a bit musically challenged.
Miranda stood there gazing at this spectacle then it hit her, she knew what she had to do. "Any one else?" Kate asked into the microphone, and then with out giving it a second thought Miranda volunteered.
At that moment it seemed like the entire gym froze, there eyes fixated on her. Being the only volunteer it wasn't much of a shock. Now that she'd already agreed to this, there was no backing out. So as she carefully made her way from the back of the room to the stage, she was fully aware that Kate and Gordo would be watching.
Gordo watched Miranda make her way to the stage; she looked stunning in her black and white gown. Her hair cascading down her shoulders ending in a large perfect curl, she was the epitome of 40's/50's glamour complete with thick black eyeliner; blood read lipstick, and white satin gloves. (Go to my web page for the pic of this)
Once on stage she told the DJ which song she'd be singing then took the mic. Soon a sad melody began to play.
Miranda gazed into the audience then spotted Gordo, wearing the black on black zoot suite, with a white spade tie and matching black fedora (just in case you wanted to know the hat has a white feather with a spade painted on it), she made a point of meeting his gaze then began to sing.
No I can't forget this evening
Or your face as you were leaving
But I guess that's just the way
The story goes
She broke his gaze for a minuet looking over the audience.
You always smile but in your eyes
Your sorrow shows
Yes it shows
After the quick once through of the audience her gaze once again met Gordo's where it rested through the remainder of the song.
No I can't forget tomorrow
When I think of all my sorrow
When I had you there
But then I let you go
And now it's only fair
That I should let you know
What you should know
I can't live
If living is without you
I can't live
I can't give anymore
I can't live
If living is without you
I can't give
I can't give anymore
Gordo maked his way to the stage never breaking Miranda's gaze.
Well I can't forget this evening
Or your face as you were leaving
But I guess that's just the way
The story goes
You always smile but in your eyes
Your sorrow shows
Yes it shows
I can't live
If living is without you
I can't live
I can't give any more
I can't live
If living is without you
I can't give
I can't give anymore
As Miranda finished the crowd erupted into cheers. She looked a bit startled for a second as if just realizing they'd been there all along.
Making her way off the stage she walked over to Gordo 'come on Miranda, there's no turning back now.' "Um, hi, you look great." was the only thing she could think to say.
"Thanks, I had a great designer, and you look beautiful." Miranda looked down uncharacteristically shy.
"How's..."
"I did..." they both started at once.
"Ladies first." Gordo insisted smiling.
"Oh, well I...Um how's the date with Kate?" Miranda asked not looking him in the eye.
"Um, I wouldn't know, I didn't come with her." Gordo deliberately caught her eye.
"Because?"
"Because, she just needed a rebound date, and I..." he said with a smirk.
"What? What do you want?" Miranda asked matching his smirk.
"I want to dance...with you." He extended a hand which Miranda easily took just as a balled began to play.
It's amazing
How you can speak
Right to my heart
Without saying a word,
You can light up the dark
Try as I may
I could never explain
What I hear when
You don't say a thing
They dance in a comfortable silence reaching an unspoken understanding about where they stand.
The smile on your face
Lets me know
That you need me
There's a truth
In your eyes
Saying you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says
You'll catch me
Whenever I fall
You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all
All day long
I can hear people
Talking out loud
But when you hold me near
You drown out the crowd
(The crowd)
Try as they may
They can never define
What's been said
Between your
Heart and mine
The smile on your face
Lets me know
That you need me
There's a truth
In your eyes
Saying you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says
You'll catch me
Whenever I fall
You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all
The smile on your face
Lets me know
That you need me
There's a truth
In your eyes
Saying you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says
You'll catch me
Whenever I fall
You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all
(You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all
You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all)
The smile on your face
The truth in your eyes
The touch of your hand
Let's me know
That you need me
The smile on your face
Lets me know
That you need me
There's a truth
In your eyes
Saying you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says
You'll catch me
Whenever I fall
You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all
(You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all
You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all)
The smile on your face
The truth in your eyes
The touch of your hand
Let's me know
That you need me
(You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all
You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all)
They spent the remainder of the dance laughing and dancing never mentioning the mutual attraction which was now evident.
"So, um Why don't we go drop of your car then go grab a bite?" Gordo asked once they exited the dance desperate to make the night last just a moment longer.
"Sure, just follow me." Miranda replied.
After finding that most fast food places only had the drive through open at this hour, they got a couple of burgers and headed over to Mirada's house. They sat on the hood of Gordo's car as always, they dumped out all of the fries on the bag between them, and then Miranda stuffed some in her burger.
"So, um we did good huh?" Mirada asked once they were done with the food and just lounging on the car.
"Yeah, the place looked great, and you were amazing." Miranda glanced down, blushing a bit, and then let out a slight shiver. "Are you cold? Here." Gordo draped his coat around Miranda's shoulders. "I'm sorry."
"What?" Miranda's head shot up, shock evident.
"For not taking you to the dance, for drooling over Kate, for not realizing I liked you until it was too late." he said the last part looking down.
"Well, despite the fact that you didn't exactly take me to the dance, you were the best date I've had so far, and you're entitled to drool over the prettiest girl in school, and it's never to late to tell someone how you feel about them." Miranda replied smiling.
"Well, I guess you make valid points, but I beg to differ about Kate."
"Oh?" Miranda asked confused.
"Well, it's just she's not, you know...the prettiest girl in school." He shrugged.
Now Miranda was confused, "Don't tell me you still like, Liz." She let out a sigh, "you said you'd rather…"
"…Kiss Kate, than Lizzie." Gordo finished for her,"Yes, I remember and while that's true because kissing Lizzie was just, wrong…that doesn't mean I like Kate…not any more."
"You don't?"
"Nope, remember what I said when Liz and I broke up?" he asked looking at her hopefully.
"You promised you'd never date your friends again…Oh!" Gordo smiled thinking she'd got it, "that's why you don't like Kate, though since when are you guys close, because…"
Gordo sighed, sometimes Miranda was just as bad as Lizzie, "We're not, that's not it…after the promise, you told me never to make a promise I couldn't keep…and you were right."
"I was?" she asked realization staring to dawn on her.
"We'll that is…what would you do if I kissed you?" he asked finally meeting her gaze.
"You wouldn't…I mean…do you want to kiss me?" she asked still a bit shocked.
"I wouldn't have asked if I didn't." he said slightly smirking then looking down.
"Okay" she whispered, right before they both cracked up.
"So, guess that means joint custody…"Gordo smirked a while later while they were still lying on his car.
"I think Fredrick would like that."
FIN