Thanks to y'all who reviewed. It means more than you will ever know to me. Just so y'all know I probably won't be updating quite as often once I go back to school on Jan. 5th. But I'll try my best to get at least 2-3 chapters done before that and I'll try to update on weekends and nights that I don't have homework. I hope I don't lose any fans because of this. I only have like four or something. I wish I knew how some stories get hundreds of reviews, I would love that. But it's cool. Anyways on with the chapter.

Chapter 6: Surprises

G: See if...see if...

M: See if Gordo becomes a filmmaker. He was just telling me about his new movie and how he thinks it sucks. It's making him doubt his ability so I was trying to boost his confidence.

MT: She is never going to believe that.

L: (Slowly) Ok. Well, anyways, I came out here to ask your opinion. Which necklace to you guys like better for this outfit?

Lizzie was wearing tight black pants with a long-sleeved pink shirt.

M: I like the heart pendant better I think.

L:

G: I don't know, it's jewelry. But I guess the beaded one.

L: Ok, thanks. I'm almost ready. Be back in a few.

Lizzie goes back into her room.

G: Why'd you cover for me? I thought you wanted us to get together.

M: Well, I do, but I think it's better if you do it on your own. I don't want to be accused of interfering.

Lizzie comes back out wearing the beaded necklace.

L: Ok, I guess let's go to Miranda's and then off to the airport.

They all went to Miranda's house and helped her finish packing. After loading up all the luggage, Lizzie and Gordo got in their car and drove to the airport following Miranda and her parents. Once there the three began saying their goodbyes. Miranda took Gordo aside.

M: Remember what I said. You'll never know until you try. And don't be afraid to call me in Mexico.

Miranda hugged Gordo and walked back to Lizzie.

M: Well, I guess this is it. Try to have fun without me. I know it will be hard but don't waste a perfectly good vacation.

L: I won't. I'll miss you though. Have a good trip and call me if you get bored. Luv ya lots!

The two also hugged. Lizzie and Gordo watched as Miranda and her parents got on the plane and didn't leave until it took off.

G: Well, now what do we do?

L: I don't know, it's Friday and I have no idea what there is to do on a Friday, I'm always in school. Or at home with Mom and Matt. You know sometimes I wish we didn't live in California so that we could go ice skating or sledding. That would be different.

G: You know there are places where you can go ice skating indoors.

L: I know but it's so nice outside.

G: I have an idea, let's go.

Lizzie and Gordo left the airport and got in their car. He drove home.

L: Your house? This is your idea?

G: No. You'll find out, just stay here and give me ten minutes, ok?

L: Ok, fine, this better be good though.

Gordo ran into his house and found his mom.

G: Hey, mom, Lizzie and I are going on a picnic, do you think you could pack up a lunch for us? Thanks so much.

He ran up to his room and grabbed a blanket and some tunes for the road. He went back downstairs and grabbed the picnic basket that his mom had packed.

G: Thanks again, Mom, for doing this. I'll be home later.

Mrs. Gordon: Have a good time David.

He went back out to the car and put the basket and the blanket in the back seat.

L: Oh, a picnic. What a good idea. So where are we going?

G: I'm not telling, you'll just have to wait in suspense.

He got in and drove and drove and drove and drove. Finally they arrived.

L: The duck pond? I haven't been her e in years. I love this place.

She jumped on him and gave him a hug.

G: I guess you like it huh?

L: Yeah, you could say that. Let's eat I'm starving.

He got out the blanket and laid it on the ground. She sat down on the blanket while he got out the picnic basket. He joined her and they began to eat.

L: God, Gordo, your mom makes the best sandwiches.

G: My mom? How do you know I didn't make these?

L: Well, did you?

G: Ummm, no.

L: My point exactly.

After they were done eating they both just sat there watching the ducks in silence. Eventually Lizzie laid down and fell asleep.

G: God, she's beautiful when she's asleep. I could just stay here all day and watch her sleep.

And that's what he did. Finally Lizzie woke up when the sun began to set.

L: Did I fall asleep?

G: Yeah, you did. You've been out for a good three hours.

L: You let me sleep that long? Why didn't you just wake me?

G: I don't know, it's not like we had to be anywhere and you looked so peaceful I just didn't have the heart to wake you.

L: Right, well I guess we should probably be getting home.

G: Yeah, you're right, let's go.

Gordo drove home while Lizzie sat there silent.

G: What's up with you? Usually you're talking my ears off.

L: I don't know, I guess I'm just thinking about stuff.

G: What kind of stuff?

L: You know, just stuff.

LT: He'll never buy that. But I can't tell him that I'm thinking about him and us. I'm so confused. I had to go and have a stupid nice dream about him and now I don't know how I feel or what to think. He's my best friend. How could I ever like him as more than that? But somehow I think I do. Ugh, I don't know what to do. I'll just have to suppress these feelings and hope they go away. It would never work out. And if it didn't I would lose my best friend over something as stupid as a crush. I can live without Gordo as a boyfriend, but I can't live without him as a friend. Boyfriend? Crush? What am I talking about? I don't even know if that's how I feel. It can't be anyway. Maybe I should spend some time away from Gordo. Then what would I do during break? Nothing. No, I better just pretend like I never thought of Gordo in a more than friendly way.

G: Yeah, ok, well, we're almost home, did you wanna rent a movie or something and watch it at my house?

L: Sure, that's sounds good.

Gordo drove to the video store and they both got out of the car and went into the store. They looked around for a movie to watch.

L: Gordo, please?

G: No, I'm not watching Notting Hill. It's a total chick flick. No, no way.

L: Come on, please? Pleeeeeeease?

G: All right, fine, let's just get it and go then, ok?

Just then the lights went out.

L: (Whispering)

G: (Whispering too)

L: (Still whispering, her voice wavering a little) I know I've gained all this self-confidence and composure over the years but I'm still really afraid of the dark.

G: (Still whispering) It's ok. I'm here.

He pulled her closer to him and wrapped his arms around her. She did the same in response. He could feel her put her head against his chest. He knew that all this closeness would cause him to burst.

G: (Still whispering)

He felt her head leave his chest and tilt toward his face. Although he couldn't see anything he knew she was giving him a questioning look. This was it, no turning back now. He took a deep breath, leaned down and kissed her gently.