The Next Day

Miranda's POV

The sun shined through the window, waking me up peacefully. There was a light breeze blowing through the window, giving me a breath of fresh air and making the room smell like the freshness outside. I have not slept liked that in months I thought to myself. I looked over the side of my bed and looked at the clock. It was 7:15 in the morning, what the hell am I doing up this early on a Saturday. I looked on the other side of the bedroom where Lizzie was sleeping; she looked like she was having a good sleep too. I don't know how though, she kept talking to herself until three in the morning. I couldn't make out what she was saying but she seemed happy. It probably had something to do with Gordo. I asked what happened between them last night when she came up from downstairs, because she was gone for like 30 minutes. She told me her and Gordo officially broke up and that they were best friends again. After she told me the story I fell asleep pretty quickly. I have to say that I am happy her and Gordo worked things out. I don't think I could have dealt with my two best friends not talking to each other and me still being friends with them, just because they were mad at each other. I have enough family problems of my own without my friends giving me added stress.

While I was deep in thought, the smell of breakfast food from downstairs went through my nostrils and into my empty stomach. That stopped my self analysis quick. The food must have gotten to Lizzie too, because she woke up smiling.

"Good Morning, Miranda" said Lizzie.

"Hey Lizzie, I see the usual smells have awaken you" I said.

"You sound like Tudgeman when you said that" laughed Lizzie.

"No I don't" I said laughing.

"I was just playing" she said still laughing. "You know it is going to be a big day because we are going to the Digital Bean, and everyone from the school is definitely going to be there" said Lizzie in one breath.

"Yeah I know, but first I want to eat some breakfast. I haven't had your mom's cooking in like forever" I said.

"You haven't changed a bit Miranda" said Lizzie smiling. "But after we eat we have to pick out the perfect outfit, because all the boys are going to be there" said Lizzie.

I nodded my head in agreement. This was going to be a long day. I was looking forward to it though. I kinda want to see how things have changed or maybe even stayed the same. "So, I was thinking that after we go to the Digital Bean, we go to the mall, shop a little and check out a movie. You know the new Lord of the Rings movie comes out today" Lizzie.

"Oh yeah, Orlando Bloom here we come" I said smiling.

"You are crazy" said Lizzie.

"Girls if you are up come get some breakfast" yelled Mrs. McGuire.

"Here we come mom" said Lizzie.

After we finished our breakfast, we both showered and went in search of the perfect outfit. I swear Lizzie tried on like a hundred different outfits. She finally decided on her black hip huggers and a black tank top that had 'dangerous' written across the chest, with her black boots. I decided to wear my dark blue boot cut jeans, and a white tank top that said 'player 55' on it, and my favorite black boots, with my dark blue kango hat with the kango sign in white. We fixed our hair in the perfect style, and had the perfect accessories to go with the ensembles. Before I knew it we were out the door on our way to the Digital Bean.

"Hey, did you tell Gordo to meet us at the Digital Bean" I said.

"Yeah, I called him while you were in the shower. He should be there by now. You it took us forever to get ready" said Lizzie.

"That's true" I said.

We walked a couple more blocks, just having small talk and laughing. I have to admit I am kind of nervous about meeting everyone again.

"Were here Miranda, are you ready" said Lizzie

"About as ready as I am going to be" I said. "Uh, Lizzie does the room look dark to you" I said.

"No! Miranda don't punk out on me now, I know you are nervous but everything is going to be alright, okay" said Lizzie.

"Alright" I said kind of reluctantly.

With that Lizzie opened the door and shoved me in. The next thing I know is.........

"SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

I looked around totally shocked. Everyone was at the Digital Bean to welcome me home. Ethan Craft, Larry Tudgeman, Parker McKenzie, even Kate Sanders was there. I looked over at Lizzie and she looked as surprised as I did.

"Lizzie did you know about this?" I asked excitingly.

She was about to answer but Gordo cut her off.

"No, Miranda, Lizzie didn't know about this. When Lizzie told me you were coming home I decided to through you a 'Welcome Home Party'. I didn't tell her because I truly wanted it to be a surprise and I knew she was going to be so excited about you coming back that she might have blurted it out without thinking" said Gordo.

"Oh Gordo, Thank You" I said giving him an extra tight hug.

"Yeah Gordo, this is really cool. Although I think you should have warned me before hand, because my heart is still in my stomach" said Lizzie laughing.

"Sorry Lizzie" he said smiling. "Now, Miranda lets get reacquainted with everyone" said Gordo pulling my hand to go with him.

"Hey wait up guys" said Gordo.

"Come on Lizzie" said Gordo pulling her hand too.

The party was great; they had music that we danced to. They had cheeseburgers and fries with extra thick smoothies. To top it all off Gordo bought me this huge strawberry cake. Everything was great.

"This definitely is the best party I have been to" said Lizzie.

"I have to agree. Gordo thank you so much for this. You really made me feel at home" I said hugging Gordo again.

I haven't noticed how much Gordo has changed. Gordo had grown a couple inches, he still wasn't that tall, but he was taller than me even with my boots on and that never happened. He had a mustache and even his voice was deeper. His chest even seemed a little bigger, granted he wasn't built but it was a cute small stature. The thing that changed the most though was his hair. He let it grow out to longer black curls that kind of went every where. It was sloppy but cute. What am I'm talking about, Gordo and cute are not supposed to be in the same thought, EVER.

"You do realize you guys have been hugging for like 5 minutes" said Lizzie.

"Oh, sorry. I was just so happy about the party" I said.

"Yeah this party was cool Gordo" said Lizzie.

"Thanks. Sorry I didn't tell you about it Lizzie. I hope you're not mad at me" said Gordo.

"No way! You know I can't keep something this exciting a secret for long, you definitely did the right thing Gordo" said Lizzie.

"Thanks. You know its only like three, so what are we going to do for the rest of the day" said Gordo.

"Well, Lizzie was talking about going to the mall, and then going to the movies" I said.

"Sounds, like a plan to me. You know the new Lord of the Rings movie comes out today" said Gordo.

"Trust me, we know" said Lizzie.

"Oh, must be because of Orlando Bloom" said Gordo.

"You think you know us so well Gordo" I said.

"I do!" said Gordo smiling.

Just then, this really cute guy walked in. He was dressed really nice, very cute in the face, and just a little taller than the rest of us. I never have seen him before. I didn't mention he was black, but he was gorgeous.

"Oh my God, who is that hottie that just walked in?" asked Lizzie. "God is really good, because he built a guy that good looking" said Lizzie.

"I totally agree" I said.

Gordo just rolled his eyes in annoyance. All of sudden the really cute guy started to walk towards us.

"Gordo, what's up man" said the cute guy giving Gordo a high-five.

Me and Lizzie faced just dropped.

"Hey, Jason" said Gordo.

"How do you know him?" I asked Gordo.

"Excuse, my friend for being rude. Jason this is Miranda and Lizzie" said Gordo.

"Oh! So your Miranda the girl that went to Mexico. You are a lot more cuter than Gordo described. And you must be Lizzie, man Gordo now I realized why you were so depressed this summer" said Jason shaking our hands.

All me and Lizzie could do was just nod.

Hey guys, I know this is a long one but keep r&r. Chapter eight should be up soon.