(A/N: Yay, I updated soon like I said. After this, it might be a little while. Sorry. And please remember, if I accidentally steal someone's lines or idea from their story, I am SO sorry. Often, a phrase or and idea will come to me, and sometimes it's from something else. I don't do it intentionally!! Thanks for understanding!)

Chapter Seven: "Here We Are!"

For a few minutes on the bench, Gordo and Lizzie just sort of looked at each other.

'Should I let her know how I feel? This is the perfect time, no one is around,' Gordo thought.

"Lizzie?" he started.

"What Gordo?" she asked.

"You, uh, you look nice today," he said. 'Boy that was lame,' he thought.

"Thanks, so do you," Lizzie said back.

'Well, at least she doesn't think I'm ugly. Of course, I already knew that,' Gordo thought, grinning.

"What's so funny?" Lizzie asked suspiciously.

"Oh, uh, nothing, nothing at all," he said.

Gordo wanted so badly to hold her hand, embrace her, kiss her, and tell her how much he loved her. But he couldn't bring himself to do it.

The rest of the McGuire's approached, meaning that they would leave the park.

"Good, we can finally go," Lizzie said.

As they were getting in the car, Lizzie accidentally stepped hard on Gordo's foot.

"Oww!" he yelped in pain.

"Omigosh! I am SO sorry!!" exclaimed Lizzie.

"It's ok Lizzie, it'll be all right," he said, breathing deeply, obviously in a lot of pain.

"Gordo, are you ok?" Jo asked, concerned as usual.

"I'll be fine Mrs. McGuire," he replied, taking off his shoe and sock.

"Let me get you some ice," Sam offered. He went to the back of the car where he had an igloo stashed away full of a variety of snacks and drinks.

"Hmm, I guess I could put some ice in your sock and you could tie it up and use it as a compress to prevent swelling," Sam said.

"Thanks, that's a good idea," Gordo said.

After they were settled, Sam left the park and the McGuire's were back on the road.

Hours later, after they had stopped for lunch. Sam pulled over to the side of the road. Gordo's foot was feeling a lot better now.

"Everyone out!" Sam commanded.

Everyone got out.

"And there's the Grand Canyon!" Sam said, pointing.

It was absolutely incredible. Everyone stood there with their mouths wide open, staring at the awesome canyon.

"Well, we've seen enough, let's go!" said Matt, who wanted to continue with his Nintendo game.

"No Matt, I need to take pictures!" Jo said, grabbing her camera.

Matt just shrugged and went back into the car. Gordo and Lizzie walked down the road a little bit.

"It sure is incredible, huh Lizzie?" Gordo said.

"Yes it is!" she agreed.

In Gordo's mind, he was battling with the thought of kissing Lizzie or not. It was such a beautiful setting and she was so beautiful. But he just couldn't. She'd probably hate him for the rest of his life if he did that. He knew he should make some kind of move sometime. It was likely she'd probably find another boyfriend soon. Yes, another boyfriend that would make Gordo feel miserable. He just had to do something! But instead, all he could do was smile at her and then, look down.

"Ok kids, time to go!" Sam yelled.

They all got back into the car.

When they pulled into a bunch of open land, Lizzie was wondering if Mom was going to take more pictures or something.

"We're finally here!" Sam announced.

"Uh, Dad, this is the middle of no where!" Lizzie pointed out.

"Yes, this is our camping ground," Sam replied.

"CAMPING??" Lizzie asked, completely shocked. Canping was definetly not something she wanted to do.

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