Gordo's surprise is a little corny but its something I think he'd do for her.

hockeylover – Thanks for the help with the Miranda's appearance.

A/N – "Thoughts"

Chapter 12 – The Night

As Miranda sat at their table talking to Lizzie and Veruca, Gordo smiled as he stood a few feet away watching her. She looked absolutely amazing and he was really looking forward to later tonight, no matter how far it went.

Miranda's dress was dark purple and sleeveless. The top was form fitting while the skirt was flowing and fell to about mid-calf; it had a high waist line, and the upper half had soft blue flowers printed that were nearly unnoticeable against the dark background. Along with the dress, she had found a matching pair of purple heels. She had her hair up in the back on top of her head in a bun, and some strands of hair that she left out to be curled that framed her face. She had a pair of her own diamond earring that her mother had given her for her eighteenth birthday and the only other jewelry she had was the familiar silver necklace with music note pendant and the ring he had given her for Christmas.

As Veruca was talking, Miranda glanced over and smiled at him as he caught her eye. Miranda said something to Veruca and Lizzie, then got up and walked over to him. "Having fun?" Miranda asked as she slipped her arms around his waist and gave him a light kiss.

Gordo gave her a small grin, "Its alright, though I gotta say I have the most attractive date here."

Miranda smiled at him, "Thanks."

Gordo then snickered, "Yea. I guess I'll hang out with you until she gets back," he joked.

As he laughed, Miranda let go of him and backhanded him in the chest. "Jerk," she said while turning around and folding her arms across her chest.

Gordo continued to grin as he wrapped his arms around her, "I'm sorry baby," he whispered in her ear while trying not to laugh. "Please forgive me."

"Beg," Miranda ordered him, trying to fight the smile tugging at her lips.

To her amusement and a little surprise, Gordo turned Miranda around and then dropped to his knees. Holding her hands, he looked up at her, "Please forgive me," he pleaded, and to add to the effect, he stuck out his bottom lip.

Miranda couldn't hold back anymore and started laughing as she pulled him up to his feet. Gordo brushed his pants off and smiled at her as she laughed. "You're lucky you're cute." she told him.

"And you're beautiful," Gordo said seriously as he stepped into her and gave her a peck on the nose.

As the DJ announced last song, Gordo lead Miranda out onto the dance floor. Wrapping their arms around each other's waist they slowly swayed to the music and Miranda gently put her forehead against his.

"Can you believe we've survived one year together?" Miranda asked him.

Gordo snickered, "Barely," he joked. "Seriously, there's no one else I want to be with," he said as he smiled at her.

Miranda smiled back, closed the remaining gap between them and rested the side of her head against his. "Me too."

As the song ended, Miranda led them back to the table to gather her wrap and night bag. As they walked back, he watched Miranda slowly get nervous and he tried his best to hide the smile tugging at his lips.

"So are we going to Kate's party?" Gordo asked trying to play innocent.

Gathering her stuff, Miranda turned to look at him, "I…ummm…I," she paused and took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. "Take a deep breath. It isn't like this is the first time you've tried to do this. Its Gordo, you love him, and you defiantly want to do this with him." She turned to him and looked into his eyes, "I have a surprise for you."

"Oh?" Gordo said trying to appear surprised.

"You know how we've been talking about taking the next step," she said as fidgeted with her handbag. Miranda waited for Gordo to nodded before continuing, "I got us a room," Miranda said in a rush.

Gordo grinned as she blushed a little. "Rand, if you don't want to," he started to say.

Miranda took his hand and became more confident, "No. I want to do this. I don't know why I'm getting so embarrassed about this." Leading them through the ballroom of the hotel and into lobby of the hotel.

As they waited for the elevator, Gordo watched Miranda start to fidget with her bag again. Giving her hand a gentle squeeze, Miranda looked at him with a small smile. As the elevator finally arrived, they got in and Miranda leaned back against him.

"You don't think this is too cliché right? I mean us having sex for the first time on prom night," Miranda asked him nervously.

"Not really. We're also celebrating our one-year anniversary. And who says we have to have our first time tonight? I just want to be with you, we can do has much or as little as you want," Gordo said hugging her to his chest.

"I hate it when you get all enlightened on me. When a normal teenage guy gets offered sex he'll do anything to get it," Miranda said, partially joking and a little serious.

After the elevator dropped them off, the couple slowly walked down the hall, hand in hand. Miranda knew she wanted to do this but was nervous and a little anxious about actually doing it.

"Ready?" Gordo asked her as she stood in front of the door.

Miranda nodded as she put the electronic key in the lock and opened the door. Gordo let Miranda walk in first.

Miranda walked into the room a few steps and then just came to a dead stop. Looking around in astonishment, "What the hell?" Miranda yelled in surprise and confusion. The room wasn't the same way she had left it earlier today.

A lopsided grin appeared on Gordo's face as he walked in, closed the door, and stood behind her. "You like?" he whispered to her.

Miranda spun around fast to face him, her face showing the surprise she felt. "Who? What? How? Why?"

"I believe that leaves where," Gordo joked.

Miranda slapped him in the arm, "You did this?" she asked in disbelief. She knew Gordo had a romantic side but she never expected something like this. Gordo nodded in answer to her question.

The room held numerous vases of flowers scattered throughout the room and on the bed was bouquet of white tulips, her favorites. "You remember the day before your birthday, the hotel called to confirm."

"Yea. But how did you find out about it?" Miranda asked confused.

"That was who called when you told me to answer it. Well, after you setting me up at the pool game and my birthday, I decided to return the favor. I asked them to do this, I wanted to do something special for you." As Gordo finished, Miranda quickly wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him hard.

A few minutes later, Gordo watched with a smile as Miranda, after putting her stuff down on the table, slowly walked around the room looking at all the flowers. Finally reaching the bed, she picked up the bouquet of tulips and brought them to her nose and deeply inhaled their scent. She let out a low squeal and her smile grew.

Putting the bouquet in a vase already set up on the nightstand, Miranda looked at Gordo. "David," she practically purred.

Hearing her call his name, his real name, sent a shiver down his spine. He watched as she slowly walked towards him with a look of want in her eyes.

Slipping her arms around his waist underneath his jacket, she kissed him again passionately. Pulling back, "I love you."

"I love you too." Gordo told her back. "Do you like your surprise?"

Miranda nodded and then gave him an evil smile. Letting go of his waist, she took his hand and led him over to the bed. As they started to kiss again, they slowly dropped onto the bed.

She had been nervous before but after seeing what Gordo did for her, any nervousness left her and Miranda knew she wanted to be with Gordo tonight.

As morning came, Miranda slowly opened her eyes. She was way too comfortable and her body did not want to wake up. With her back snuggled up against Gordo's side and her head resting on Gordo's shoulder, Miranda smiled as she felt Gordo's arm flex a little around her.

"Kate was right. With the right guy, it is so worth it."

Slowly and carefully, so not to wake him, Miranda turned over and smiled as she looked at his face. Gordo had this peaceful expression on his face and his lips were curled up into a small smile as he slept. Slipping an arm underneath him, she draped her other arm over his chest and put her head back down. Slowly closing her eyes, Miranda fell back asleep in her Gordo's arms.