Title: Running In Circles
Summary: A holiday full of unfortunate events leaves Miranda in a whirlwind of feelings for the last person she ever expected to think of as more than a friend.
Disclaimer: I do not own Lizzie McGuire (Disney) or the song 'Running in Circles' (LaLaine/LVP Entertainment)
Chapter Six: But me and David aren't........
Author Notes: Hey, so sorry for not updating sooner, my PC's internet has bust and I haven't been able to transfer my ffs onto the one downstairs!! Thank you so much for all of your reviews, you're all great, cheers!! So keep r&ring and enjoy!!!!
Jacki's brunette curls bounced off her shoulders as she ran up to the door of the train. Gordo stepped off first pulling his case down beside him and receiving a brief hug from his aunt. Turning back to the train which Miranda was nearly toppling off under the weight of her bag, he held out his hand which Miranda took willingly and helped her jump the step down onto the platform. She shivered violently,
"Randa are you okay?" Gordo asked concerned.
"Yeah," she whispered, her voice cracked, "I'm just not good with trains, I'm okay once I'm on, it's just the getting on and off and the stations, you hear so many horrible stories...."
Gordo smiled in a comforting way, "It's okay, you've got me!" His grip on her hand tightened slightly and he led her to the side where Jacki had already dumped his case. Jumping back up off the bench she beamed at them.
"Hi, I'm Jacki, the aunt!" Thrusting her hand forwards, Miranda smiled, eyebrows raised in surprise at how outgoing and young she was and shook Jacki's hand with her own free one.
"Hey, I'm Miranda!"
Jacki's eyes flickered from Miranda's face to her other hand on which her fingers were still lightly laced with Gordo's.
"Ah" Jacki said with a grin, "You must be David's girlfriend, I thought you couldn't make it. You're much prettier than I imagined no offence! I love the whole 'Spanish' look, your clothes are fantastic! Aw you better take of our Dave," she ruffled his hair slightly, "but you two look like you really like each other, so there are no problems there!" She picked up Gordo's case and skipped on ahead of them, leaving them gob smacked. Their hands sprung apart and Gordo burst out laughing.
"Wow that was odd!"
Miranda stuttered "Yeah I mean.... how did she get me confused with Lizzie?.... What does she mean prettier? I'm not prettier than Lizzie!"
Gordo looked like he was about to make a reply, but then must've thought better of it because he changed the subject, "Sorry about the 'Dave' and 'David' thing, you guys are the only ones who call me Gordo, and to be honest I'd rather keep it that way."
Slightly annoyed that Gordo was completely ignoring the situation of their 'new romance', Miranda nodded slowly and they didn't speak until they got in the car.
With the radio playing gently, Jacki spoke to Miranda and Gordo in the back, the topic of dating came up again and she went into another rant about how lovely Miranda was and that from first impressions 'Dave' was a lucky guy. Miranda blushed hard and Gordo smiled. Even though it was everything Miranda wanted, it wasn't right that Jacki thought she was seeing her nephew and was worried that she would end up getting too into it and let something slip about her feelings. Leaning forwards she spoke up,
"Jacki?"
The brunette, who was singing along softly to the radio hummed a yes.
"Me and Gor... Me and Dave, we're not...." But Gordo cut across before she could finish.
"We're not sure we know our way around the village!" Gordo stammered. Miranda shot him a confused look. He leant towards her and whispered in her ear, "Look just leave it, if we say we're not dating, she'll start asking questions about why we're here together, why am I here with a girl who I'm not dating and then we'll never get anywhere! Let's just play along! It's not going to hurt anyone"
This sent Miranda's head spinning, did Gordo want to pretend to date her? But he avoided her glance for the rest of the journey and Miranda's heart sunk as she realised he really was just saying it to stop questioning, but he was wrong about something, it was going to hurt someone, her.
As they walked up to the large white villa there was a gap of tension between Miranda and Gordo, they walked either side of Jacki. Gordo couldn't see what was wrong, surely Lizzie wasn't going to be annoyed by them putting on this act for just one night. Why couldn't Miranda see that?
When all the bags were inside and the car was locked, Jacki welcomed the pair to her home. Miranda took a good look around, the living room was small but comfy, a large television filled up the corner and a wicker sofa covered in pillows lay in front of it. Exotic plants decorated the corners and through a small archway Miranda could see a large dining table and chairs next to a door which obviously led through to a kitchen. Impressed she smiled at Jacki.
"Glad you like it, this is just the communal area, we often have a few people staying with us or are renting out the rooms upstairs to holiday makers, so this is where we can group together. If you want to have a look round upstairs later, you'll find the proper rooms! There are four bedrooms to choose from and for every two rooms there's a bathroom, and a mini kitchen, dining and living area with a balcony and view to kill for!"
Miranda's jaw dropped and any awkwardness dissolved as her and Gordo gaped at each other, following Jacki into the kitchen where they helped prepare dinner.
"This is so amazing!" Miranda squealed for the umpteenth time later that evening. During the meal Jacki had explained where everything with and gave them all the maps and information necessary, it wasn't a very big village and everything lay mainly along the coast of the beach, which as Miranda couldn't stop repeating "was actually the front garden"!
Full of food Miranda and Gordo collapsed onto either side of the wicker sofa and flicked on the TV. They didn't speak much and just gazed at the screen.
"You guys okay?" Jacki called from behind them.
"Yeah," they both murmured in unison.
"You sure? You look like you've had an argument! I don't want the sweetest couple in the world fighting under my roof!" She said.
"But we're not.." Miranda started but was cut off by a sharp kick from Gordo.
"Nah we're fine don't worry Auntie Jacki, just full!" Gordo laughed, moving suddenly and wrapping an arm round Miranda's waist.
"That's good then!" Jacki beamed wondering back into the kitchen. Miranda fell pale and awkwardly pulled herself out of Gordo's embrace.
"Chill Randa she'll be gone tomorrow, you don't have to put up with the 'horror of dating David Gordon'." Gordo said, a bit too spitefully.
"I didn't.... it's just.....Lizzie." Miranda gabbled, her sentences failing her and her face glowing red. But luckily to save further embarrassment Jacki re-entered the room.
"Oh have you two chosen your bedrooms yet?" she asked.
"Let's go!" Gordo jumped up with excitement and grabbing Miranda's hand bounded up the stairs, dragging her behind.
