A/N: Guess who's back...back again. Yeah I know I'm a dork. HeHeHe. After this chapter things are going to be flashed forward a bit. Got some really cool ideas and a few conflicting ideas where I can't decide which way I should go, but I'm working it out. ;0) So for now here's the new one. :0) Enjoy ya'll. :0)

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Lizzie looked up to see Miranda standing in front of her with a scowl across her face. "Miranda, you came." She said a little nervously, glancing over at Gordo for courage, he nodded at her.

Miranda slammed her purse down on the table and took a seat on the opposite side of Gordo and Lizzie.

"Well I said I'd be here, so here I am. So talk." She rolled her eyes.

Lizzie gulped and wrung her hands together searching for the right words. "Miranda, look I know I hurt you by not telling you." She paused.

Miranda sighed. "You could say that. Oh and don't forget sneaky and down right stupid." She focused her attention on the menu sitting in front of her.

Miranda's words stung Lizzie, she could feel frustration building inside her, but she quickly reclaimed her calm.

"Ok I totally deserve that. Listen to me Miranda, I didn't do it to hurt you. Seriously. You know I would never do that. Miranda I was just...scared. I mean we always talked about what would happen if one of us dated the other and I was scared. Scared that you would think I was crazy and scared that you wouldn't want to be our friend anymore, and I mean Kate and Ethan were there when it all happened in Rome and then I don't know I just kind of confided in them because I didn't know how to tell you. I wanted to Miranda, I really did. I wasn't even sure if he felt the same. But now Miranda I'm afraid I lost you for good because of my stupidity." Lizzie was on the verge of tears.

"Oh Lizzie you know I would've been happy for you. Gosh, I'm your best friend, I would've trusted you with something like that." Miranda stared at Lizzie squarely in the eye.

"M-maybe I should go over there or something to let you guys talk this out." Gordo got out of his seat.

"SIT!" Miranda and Lizzie both snapped.

"Right." He did as commanded.

"Miranda I know that now, I really do but I also know that I can't erase the damage I've already done. I'm so sorry, I really am and if I could take it back I would in a second." Lizzie hung her head, fighting back burning tears.

Miranda now was almost on the verge of tears now. "I know you would Liz. It doesn't change the fact that it happened though. I don't want to lose you as a friend Lizzie." She glanced over at Lizzie and gave her a small smile.

A tear fell down Lizzie cheek as her face sprung into a smile.

"Oh no. There's the look." Miranda chuckled. "I'm prepared to forgive you but you just have to promise to never hide anything from me ever ever ever again."

Lizzie clapped quietly. "Done."

Miranda got out of her chair and opened her arms out signaling a hug. Lizzie quickly jumped up and ran to give her best friend a hug. Both girls let out small squeals and they each bounced around, people staring from every direction of the Digital Bean. They both took their seats after a few minutes of just squealing and hugs.

"I'm happy for you guys. I always knew you two would hook up sometime or another. I mean it was PRETTY obvious."

"Oh shut up." Lizzie batted a hand at Miranda's arm.

The three best friends spent the next 2 hours enjoying each other's company and catching up before dragging home.

Lizzie hastily ran up to her room upon arriving home. Whipping out her phone so quickly dialed the now familiar record label phone number.

"Dan Vinson please." Lizzie asked the operator politely.

Dan picked up on the other end. "Lizzie, my favorite girl. What's up?" he asked in his gruff but silly voice.

"I've got a proposition for you." Lizzie smiled deviously.

Ending the phone call with the record executive she happily 3 wayed her best friends.

"What's happening chica?" Miranda happily asked.

"How do I feel like this is going to be another girl fest?" Gordo sighed, helplessly.

Miranda laughed. "Because it probably is going to be, Gordo."

"Guys I've got super news." Lizzie said, ready to bust with excitement.

You could practically hear Miranda smile. "Spill, girl."

"Well I'm going on my press tour soon annnnnd..." Lizzie loved making them wait.

Gordo shook his head. "Lizzie you know you're really twisted, making us wait."

"I know." Lizzie snickered. "Anyways I talked to Dan my record person dude, whatever and he thinks it would be a good idea to have you guys come out a few weekends every month to film a few day in the life things for my web-site and he wants you guys to be there since you guys are one of my driving forces. You would be going to New York and L.A. and Chicago, and the record label is totally paying for everything and they'll even let us go to some really cool touristy places, and most of it is over winter break, so you guys would be out of school and I mean I know this is sudden but it would be so fun." Lizzie finished.

Miranda's eyes widened. "D-did you say NEW YORK?"

Lizzie giggled. "Yupp. I bet your parent's are going to think I'm crazy or something." Lizzie laughed. "But my parent's are so totally going to be there so it's not like we're gonna be by ourselves."

"Are you kidding?" Gordo asked a little apprehensively.

"Totally not kidding."

"Lizzie come down-stairs, the eel cooking contest is on again." Sam yelled up the stairs to Lizzie.

"Joy I've got to go, but ask your parents. Okay? Talk to you guys later. Ciao."

"Hasta la bye bye." Miranda laughed.

"I still think you're crazy McGuire."

"I know you do Gordo."

The three ended their phone conversation.

Reluctantly both Miranda and Gordo's parent's agreed with the plan after much discussion with the McGuire's. Three weekends after, the first week of winter break, they set off on their first trip along with the McGuire's and a tutor for Lizzie. Along the way they had many adventures and became even closer than before.

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A/N: VERY short chapter I know. GAH but like I said, they next chapter is going to be flash forward and things will really get rolling. I'm really excited about that. This was more of a filler chapter but a chapter none the less. Look for the next one soon. Until then..ciao! :0)