Chapter 4

Boys in the Band

That afternoon as soon as the last bell rang, Lizzie and Miranda hurried out of the school.

"Hey guys where are ya'll going?" they heard a familiar voice behind them. They turned around to see Gordo.

"We're going to meet Troy, Hayden, and Scott," Miranda said in a sing-song voice.

"Oh," Gordo sighed.

"You can come with us if you want," Lizzie suggested.

Animated Lizzie: "Gordo looks really upset. I guess he just feels left out. I wish he'd come along. Wait! I can't tell him that! He doesn't feel the same way about me."

"No that's okay, ya'll go on without me," he said sadly. "I don't wanna be in the way."

"G-Gordo..." Lizzie started, but Gordo cut her off as soon as she opened her mouth.

"I'll just talk to ya'll later or see you tomorrow," he said with a little wave as he walked the other direction home.

Gordo Thoughts: There is no way I am going over there to watch Troy flirt with Lizzie all night. If only I could tell her how I feel... although it probably wouldn't make a difference.

"That was weird!" Miranda exclaimed.

"What?" Lizzie asked.

"He seems disappointed. You invited him to come. What is his problem? He's been acting weird lately," Miranda pondered.

"I dunno, I think he just feels left out. I mean, he spends most of his time with us, and now we're spending time with other guys. I think that's it. Maybe we should talk to him," Lizzie replied.

"I think he's jealous," Miranda retorted.

"Jealous of what?" Lizzie asked.

"Oh c'mon Lizzie, it's so obvious! He's jealous because of Troy. He knows that Troy likes you and he's upset that he's not your only guy anymore. He'll get over it," Miranda said.

"What are you talking about? Why would Gordo be jealous? We're j-just friends," Lizzie stuttered.

Animated Lizzie: "There is no way I can tell her how I really feel! Besides, I think Gordo's just lonely, that's why he's upset."

"All I'm saying is... remember last year when you dated Ronny?" Miranda asked.

"Yeah, thanks for bringing it up," Lizzie said annoyed.

"Well, Gordo was so jealous when you were with Ronny!" Miranda squealed. "He wouldn't ever admit it, but if you had been there, you would have known."

"So what are you trying to say Miranda?" Lizzie questioned.

"I dunno, but..." Miranda started, until she was interrupted by a voice behind her.

"Hey girls!" Troy exclaimed. "These are my pals Hayden and Scott." He introduced Miranda and Lizzie to them. Miranda and Hayden locked eyes. He was tall, had dark hair and hazel eyes. Then there was Scott. He was nice, but definitely not either of the girls' type. He was funny, but kind of goofy.

So are ya'll ready for practice?" Hayden asked.

"More than you know!" Miranda expressed excitedly.

"Yeah, sure," Lizzie said doubtfully.

Animated Lizzie: "Why do I feel so guilty? I mean I know that things between Gordo and I are never going to change. So what's the problem? I should just go and have fun!"

Then all five of them headed off to Lizzie's to go practice.

Please R&R let me know what you think! Sorry this chapter was so short! Next chapter will be juicier- I promise!

-Carrie