A/N: Hey all... It's been a few days since I last updated, mainly because of University English lectures and work. But I'm finally back and ready to finish up the middle chapters of the story. It think this story is gona end up being about 13-15 chapters with the ideas I've got in the works. Ive updated all the previous chapters and replaced them with spellchecked one's for all you people who hate my spelling mistakes, I've also changed around some very small details of the dialogue to make it sound that little bit better. I've also taken some good advise given to me in one my reviews and enabled anonymous reviews on my stories, so you people who arnt writers, get reviewing, there's no excuse for not doing now! muahahaha... yea... ok, next chapter.

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A Sleepy Encounter

"So, we meeting Miranda at the station in around... an hour right?" Gordo said, as both him and Lizzie walked out of the school doors and down the steps.

"Yep. So, you want to hit your place or mine before we leave?" Lizzie asked.

"Well, I know for sure that you will take longer than I will to choose an outfit, so how bout I go back to mine and get ready, then I'll meet you over at your place before we go?"

"Sounds good. Ok, Cya Gordo!" Lizzie shouted, as they both parted ways, heading for eachothers houses.

Gordo waved goodbye, and carried on walking. The school was a little further from his house than Lizzie's so he figured he'd better run the rest of the way home so he would have enough time to get ready. Since when did I care what I wore to go somewhere with Lizzie, He thought, as he reached his front door.

"Hey mom."

"Have a good day at school today hun?" Mrs.Gordon asked her son. She was stood in the kitchen making his dinner for tonight.

"Mom, I'm gona have to take a raincheck from dinner tonight. Me and Lizzie are..." He was interupted.

"Oh no you're not David. You've skipped too many dinners over the past few weeks because of girl problems, and for the first time in your high school life, we're gona sit down and eat as a family."

"But Mom..."

"No but's, David. Your father and I agree that you spend too much time chasing after girls, and you need to get your priorities straightened out. Which means you're gona eat with us tonight, Mister." Erin said, looking a slight bit menacing. Gordo knew not to argue after that point or risk getting grounded, so he sat down, and switched on the television.

He was half way through watching the O.C when the phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Gordo, it's me, Miranda."

"Hey, Randa. There's been a slight change of plans... I can't come meet you tonight. My mom's making a big deal of us all having a family meal together, so It'll only be Lizzie welcoming you back."

"Man, that sucks. So, I haven't had a chance to ask... how's your relationship with Lizzie going? missing my constant annoying sarcastic comments?" Miranda said, and they both laughed.

"Well, you could say it's a little confused at the mo. We still haven't talked about the kisses yet." Woops, He thought.

"What kisses? You and Lizzie KISSED? Oh My GOD!" Gordo couldn't really tell if he was hearing screaming or squealing by the time he hung up to a uncontrollable Miranda. He put the phone on the holster, and slumped into his chair. Crap. I'm in trouble now. He thought out loud.

"DAVID! no swearing!"

"Sorry, Mom!"

Miranda had finally finished screaming in absolute surprise and glee, when she could see Lizzie coming into view from the train window. She jumped out of her seat with enthusiasm, nearly falling over onto her back again in the process. She managed to keep herself steady, and waited until the train came to a full stop.

Lizzie waved, and received a huge hug from her best friend. Then Miranda pulled back, and gave Lizzie a look that only girl best friends could understand.

"He is the most amazing kisser, Miranda! you wouldn't believe it." Lizzie said, and Miranda joined Lizzie in her screaming/squealing moment.

"I cant believe it! Gordo of all people! That's gota be strange." Miranda said, putting her arm around her best friends' shoulders.

"Yeah, it was kinda strange to start off with, but I think he knows that they were only friend kisses as a thankyou for all he's done for me in the past few years. I hope you he thinks that anyway." Lizzie said, hoping that their friendship wouldn't be torn apart by feelings she or Gordo may or may not have.

Miranda always knew that Lizzie and Gordo would eventually get together, they were made for eachother. She just hoped Lizzie would work that out for herself without any help from her.

"So, I heard he's got a family dinner. Major bummer." Miranda said. "Oh well, more time for us to have fun with just us two, huh? girl fun?" She smiled. Lizzie had waited for someone to say that in 5 weeks. They trotted off down the walkway and into Lizzie's moms' car.

"Hey girls. Hey Miranda! how's Mexico?" Jo asked, looking behind her into the back seat where Miranda was squashed in between two huge bags of groceries. She nudged a particularly hard pineapple bulge in one bag and moved a little further into the front in order to talk properly.

"Oh fine... all of my family are over there, so it's not like we are on our own. My high school is a little small, but nice in the sense there are a lot of cute boys." Miranda nodded. Jo gasped, and Lizzie tried not to laugh.

"So how's Hillridge high, Lizzie?" Miranda quickly said, changing the subject.

"Well... it's a bit overwhelming. There's so many more people in high school than in middle school, and it's hard to suddenly be the little one's in high school straight from being the big one's in middle school. Otherwise, me and Gordo are pulling through Ok." Lizzie finished, and she fidgeted in her seat when she said Gordo's name.

"Any cute b..." Miranda halted that line of questioning, knowing their company was Lizzie's mom. She would save that question for a more private time.

A few minutes more driving and they had arrived at Lizzie's house. The sun was now starting to set, and Miranda let out a large yawn.

"Tired? I would be after a train ride that long, Miranda. You two get an early night tonight for Miranda's sake." Jo said.

"Ok, mom. We will" Lizzie lied. They had no intentions of having an early night. They would call Gordo as soon as they got into the house and arrange plans for later tonight.

"David... could you get that please?"

"Sure mom, Hold on one second." Gordo said, just finishing up playing his favourite computer game. They had just finished eating dinner, and he was in the mood for a lazy night.

"Hello?"

"Hey Gordo!" Both girls said at once.

"Hey girls. Nice to hear you both on the same line again. Makes me think about old times." Gordo said, remembering all of the previous 2 years worth of three-way phone calls they had had.

"So you want to sneak out tonight and watch a movie or something?" Lizzie said.

"I think we should go and sit in the park and watch the stars like we used to. I can bring me telescope and my blanket." Gordo said, hoping it was a clear sky tonight.

"Seconded." Miranda said.

"Ok, we're on our way, Gordo. Meet you at our spot in the park." They both said, and hung up.

Gordo ran upstairs got his telescope in both arms, and grabbed his coat over his shoulder, and ran out of the door, only telling his mom he was going to Lizzie's. Gordo's parents were a lot more trusting of their son than Lizzie's and Miranda's were of their daughters. Maybe because he was generally just more responsible than them. Or maybe I'm just a Momma's boy, Gordo thought. No that can't be it, he added, smirking to himself.

Gordo reached their spot and laid down the blanket and stood up the telescope. He had figured he would be first there. Women. He thought to himself. He knew that they were probably unpacking and trying on some new clothes and deciding what to wear.

"Hey Gordo." Lizzie said, as she finally made it to the spot, about ten minutes late.

"Let me guess. New clothes time?" Gordo said, and turned around.

"Again, you never cease to amaze me, Lizzie McGuire." Gordo blurted out. Lizzie had a cute dark blue jacket on, with a lighter blue top underneath, but the coat was zipped down just far enough to see her necklace that Gordo had gotten her for last birthday. Lizzie always managed to complete every look so brilliantly. Maybe it was just how perfect she was. He also noticed that she had straightened her hair espeically for tonights festivities.

"You do know that we are only watching the stars? We're not going to the prom or something, Lizzie." Gordo said.

"So? there's no reason why a girl can't look good while she's gazing upon far away celestial bodies, is there?" Lizzie said, and she seductively moved both her hands around her hips and down to her legs at the word 'bodies'.

Gordo couldn't help but get exited by this, and he suddenly felt a rising goin on.

"And here's the guest of honour. Ms. Miranda Sanchez, fresh from her VERY long train ride, and blissfully staggering half asleep towards us." Lizzie said, laughing.

Gordo sniggered, and stood up.

"Hey... Gordo... long time no see." Miranda managed to say between steps. She finally reached the blanket, and instantly fell asleep on it next to the telescope.

"Well, looks like we're gazing alone, Gordo, buddy. Once our chica is asleep, she's out for the night. There's no waking her up, trust me I've tried." Lizzie explained, and Gordo felt even more nervous than he did before.

"Ok, well... lets get started." Gordo said. He checked his star charter, and read out what could be seen at this time of the year. "Well there's obviously Orion's belt to be seen tonight, because it's available all year."

"Ok, I wana go first." Lizzie said, and she leaned in. Gordo also leaned in closer, but not too close.

Lizzie moved the telesope upwards, and there it was, the most fascinating thing she had ever seen. This was the only thing Lizzie liked about science. Astronomy. She had always been interested in constellations and outer space.

She moved away, and both her and Gordo attempted to swap places. Gordo was really close to her face right now. They both stopped and looked at eachother. Lizzie closed her eyes, and waited for Gordo to move in, hoping he would move in. She was lost in the whole moment. Gordo read the sign, and slowly moved in.

They were about to lock lips, when Miranda let out a huge snore, and the moment was ruined.

They backed away from eachother awkwardly, and Lizzie picked up Miranda.

"Ok... well I'd better get sleeping beauty into bed. Talk to you tomorrow Gordo!" Lizzie called behind her as she ran off into the moonlight.

"Whoa, what was that all about?" Gordo wondered. All of these strange events were all confusing him largely. One week Lizzie would be all over him, flirting and giving hints, the next, she was strictly 'Just Friends', he really didn't know which side of Lizzie was the real one anymore.

Gordo packed up the telescope and blanket, and started to walk home, feeling very lost and bewildered.

A/N: Hmm... sorry for the basically boring start to this chapter, but it needed to be in there. So... what really is the real side of Lizzie? Does she like him or not? The only way your gona find out is if you keep reviewing and keep posted on future chapters. Anonymous readers get reviewing, also my loyal fans, including my good friend TheNewJP1987, keep reviewing also. Your positive or negative (in a constructive way) reviews encourage me to write chapters, if i dont get any reviews, i slump back into a neverending writers block epidemic, please save me!

DearLizzie.