Lizzie sat down next to Gordo and Kate sat next to Ethan.

"Gordo, you know how I have that extra bed room in my apartment in LA?" Lizzie started. "Well, Kate's going to take it-she's going to be my new roommate."

Ethan was actually paying attention, and his jaw dropped, as did Gordo's.

"You two are rooming together?" Gordo said.

"This isn't Jr. High anymore, right Lizzie?" Kate replied.

"Right."

Ethan became excited. "This is awesome, babes. I accepted my basketball scholarship at UCLA. We can all hang out all the time next year! Hey, Gordo, maybe you and me could even be roomies!"

"Sorry, Ethan, my parents are forking over the money for a single dorm for me." Gordo said, relieved to get out of that suggestion.

"How's Miranda doing?" Kate asked. She figured since she had to live with Lizzie, she might as well start getting along with her, and her friends.

"You can ask her yourself in a week. She's coming to town for two weeks, before she heads for the U of San Diego" Lizzie told her.

"Did I hear someone say something about the lovely Miranda Sanchez?" asked a voice from behind them.

Ethan turned around. "Yo, Tudge, what's up my man!"

"Hey, Larry!" greeted Lizzie. "We were just talking about how Miranda would be here next week, but I guess you already knew that?"

Larry took a seat with the gang. "Yeah, I talked to her on the phone last night. I'm so glad, I really miss her. It's going to be hard at UCLA without her."

"You guys have been dating for two years now. You'll be fine." Gordo reassured him. "It's not that far away, and you know her and Lizzie...she'll probably be in LA every weekend."

Larry looked at Lizzie, "So, how are you going to do it without Steve?"

"Actually, Larry, I'm not with Steve anymore." Lizzie bit her lip.

"Oh, I'm sorry, he was an ok guy. What happened?"

"I realized I was madly in love with my best friend."

Larry raised an eyebrow at Gordo, "So, you finally got the balls to ask her out. Way to go Gordon!"

Gordo looked at his friends, "Was it really that obvious?"

"YES!" Ethan, Kate and Larry replied in unison.

"Ok, ok, I get the picture!" Gordo sighed.

"Hey, we should plan a big party for Miranda when she comes home!" Lizzie said, suddenly getting excited.

"That's a great idea!" Kate said. "I really wish I had more friends like you during high school."

"Yeah, what's up with the two of you getting along anyway?" Larry asked.

"Gotta grow up sometime." Lizzie told him. "We're going to be sharing an apartment in LA."

"Wow, sounds like a party every weekend!" Larry had become a little less of a nerd, and a little more of a party person during high school. He still had his moments though.

"Well, guys, Ethan and I need to get going. Call me and I'll help you with Miranda's party." Kate got up and Ethan began to follow her. Kate turned back around. "Thank you Lizzie, for everything." She left to go find Ethan who had already wandered out into the mall.

Larry turned to Gordo, "Hey, Gordo, do you think I could possibly borrow Lizzie for a little while?"

"Sure. I'll head over to Computer World. Meet me there later." Gordo got up and kissed Lizzie before leaving.

"Ok, follow me." Larry got up and started walking through the mall.

"Larry, where are we going?" Lizzie asked.

"You'll see."

The two walked in silence to the other end of the mall. Lizzie followed Larry as he walked into Tiffany & Co. He stopped in front of a case and turned to Lizzie.

"I've been working really hard these past two summers without Miranda, and I've managed to save up quite a bit of money. I want her party to be really special, and I want to ask her to be mine forever. Lizzie, will you help me pick out a ring for her?"

"Larry, that is so sweet." Lizzie gave Larry a quick hug. "Of course I'll help you pick out a ring!"

"Ok, but you can't say anything to anyone!"

"My lips are sealed."

Lizzie turned to look at all the beautiful rings on display. She saw one that immediately caught her eye. It was a 1 carat heart shaped diamond in a platinum setting. The matching wedding band were two marquee cut diamonds that went on either side of the heart.

She pointed at it. "That one is so beautiful! Miranda would love it, but it's $7000, on sale!"

"I told you not to worry about money. You really think that's the one for her?"

"Most defiantly!"

Larry pulled out a credit card and asked the woman at the counter to show him that ring. It was even more brilliant up close. He quickly agreed that this was the one for Miranda, and handed over his card to the woman.

"Well, it looks like Miranda's homecoming party will also be her engagement party!" Lizzie said happily.