Chapter 3

Bewilderment

The next day Lizzie & Miranda couldn't wait for the last bell to ring so they could hang out with Troy and his friends. But unfortunately it was only lunch time.

"Lizzie, Troy is so cute! And he definitely had his eye on you!" Miranda exclaimed.

"Yeah, he is pretty cute," Lizzie agreed. She turned around to see Gordo walking their way. "But lets drop it for now okay?"

"What's wrong Lizzie? Why don't you wanna talk about him? He's so dreamy!" Miranda replied.

"I just don't. Besides, here comes Gordo and you know how he hates all this girl talk." Lizzie whispered.

"Since when do you care what Gordo thinks?" Miranda asked.

"Well, I don't really," Lizzie lied. I just think he feels a little left out about us entering the talent show and hanging out with other guys when we would usually be spending time with him, that's all." I really do care what Gordo thinks, Lizzie thought. But I can't tell Miranda that, she doesn't know about the kiss in Rome, and I'm pretty sure Gordo could care less.

Then Gordo walked up and took the seat next to Lizzie. "Hey ladies! How are the rock stars doing today?" he joked.

Animated Lizzie: "Great now that you're here. Wait! What am I saying? He's just your friend McGuire!"

"Lizzie, what's wrong?" Gordo asked with a worried look on his face.

Animated Lizzie: "Oh no! He knows! Am I that obvious? Better cover up quick!"

"Nothing, I'm fine. In fact, I'm great!" Lizzie exclaimed.

"O-kay..." Gordo responded with a strange look on his face. Lizzie glanced at Miranda only to see the same look on her face.

Animated Lizzie: "That's just great! Now they're both looking at me weird. Usually lunch is my favorite subject, but not today. Too many things on my mind."

Just then Lizzie felt a soft tap on her shoulder. "Hey guys what's up?" Lizzie turned around to see Troy behind her.

"Oh, nothing, just eating lunch. Hey Troy, I know you know Miranda, but I forgot to introduce you to Gordo," she motioned toward him, "My other best friend."

"Hey Gordo! Nice to meet you man!" Troy replied loudly.

"You too," Gordo said with an unsettling look on his face.

Gordo Thoughts: I've gotta get out of here. I can't stand seeing that guy with Lizzie. She can do so much better, but she just melts around him. I guess all bets are off for me.

"Guys, I've gotta go to the library and study for a test. I'll catch ya'll later," Gordo said as he jetted out of sight.

"So, Troy, who are your friends that are going to be in the band?" Miranda asked.

"Oh, Hayden and Scott. They're cool. They'll be with me after school. We're still meeting here, right?"

"Yeah!" Miranda said.

"Well, I've gotta get back to class. I got a restroom pass, to come see you," he said as he was looking right at Lizzie.

Animated Lizzie: "He's so... everything! Wait! What am I thinking? What about Gordo? But Gordo doesn't like me like that. Maybe it's time to move on..."

"Bye girls! See ya'll this afternoon!" Troy shouted while walking away.

"Later!" Miranda yelled back.

"See ya," Lizzie replied. But she still wasn't sure if she really wanted to or not.

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