Gordo was at the door in a casual khakis and sweater combo. He had a goofy grin on his face and a bouquet of roses in his arms.

"Oh my God Gordo!" Lizzie exclaimed as Gordo handed her the roses. "These are beautiful!"

"This may sound corny," Gordo said. "But those roses aren't nearly as beautiful as you."

Lizzie blushed and kissed Gordo on the cheek, which made him blush an even deeper red than Lizzie.

"Let me just tell my mom that I am leaving," Lizzie said hurriedly as she turned inside. She came back moments later with her jacket on and she slipped her arm into Gordo's.

"What is on the agenda?" she asked.

Gordo smiled. "I figured that we would have a nice dinner at Robertiello's on the waterfront, and then go see a movie of your choice. It can even be a chick-flick!"

Lizzie sighed. "Robertiello's is so expensive. Are you sure that you can afford it?"

"I have been waiting for over 4 years to take you out. I'm going to splurge and I won't let you spend a penny!"

Lizzie blushed and followed Gordo to the car.

At dinner, Lizzie ordered lasagna and Gordo got fettuccine alfredo. They ate in silence until Gordo spoke up.

"Lizzie?" he said softly.

"Yes Gordo?"

"This night has been amazing even though it has only started."

"It." Lizzie started, but Gordo interrupted her.

"I've wanted to tell you ever since Rome that I love you. You are the woman of my dreams. I've always wished for you to be mine. I have watched you and talked with you and done all of that and never once have I gotten the chance to tell you exactly how I feel."

Next chapter! See how Lizzie reacts! Does she love him too, or is there someone else?