Chapter 5: not as oblivous as they had hoped

"Randa, are you sure you cannot go with me on this date this weekend?" Lizzie begged. "I cannot think of anyone else to go?"

The trio were now sitting at lunch together like they did every Friday. Miranda and Gordo now sat closer than normal, stealing each other's fries.

"What date?" Gordo inquired, discretely placing his hand on Miranda's knee in a possessive gesture. David Gordon may have been one of the most laid back people on the earth, but he was a possessive man.

"Lizzie wanted me to meet a friend of Jack's," Miranda replied placing her hand over his and squeezing it.

"Which reminds me, there is this girl Alison at work. Gordo, you would love her! Can I set you up with her? She thinks you are really cute and wants to meet you," Lizzie babbled.

It was Miranda's turn to become possessive. She grabbed his leg.

"Actually Lizzie, I am sort of seeing someone."

Good boy, Miranda mused. She had the sudden urge to pat him on the head and give him a treat.

"Who?" Lizzie asked. "Why wasn't I informed of this? Miranda, did you know?"

"No. I didn't who is it Gordo?" Miranda asked innocently.

"Her name is Isabelle. And you won't get to meet her until I am ready for you to. I really like her and I do not want to screw it up."

"Anything else you can tell us about her?"

"She's perfect."

Miranda caught a sad look cross Lizzie's face as he described "Isabelle" as perfect. She looked as if she had been slapped in the face. Miranda realized how much of a problem telling Lizzie would be.

"That's great, Gordo. I am happy for you. We both are right, Miranda?" Lizzie said softly. "Excuse me. I have to go grab something from my locker. Music room in 10?"

Miranda groaned and hid her head in her hands as her best friend ran off.

"What's wrong, Mir?" Gordo asked, placing a hand on her back.

"Lizzie is not going to take this well."

"Don't worry. I'd kiss you, but I know you would have a cow."

Miranda sighed and stood up. "Are you coming over later?"

"Yeah, we have a lot to discuss. Should I pick up anything?"

"A movie and something from Pat & Oscars?"

"Pizza dinner for 2?"

"Yup."

Gordo reached out and grabbed her hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze. Miranda smiled and walked off in search of Lizzie. Unknown to the couple, they had been watched.

"Do you know anything about Isabelle?" Lizzie asked as Miranda took her measurements. "You're closer to Gordo than I am. Has he ever mentioned her?"

"No. Gordo has always been pretty private about the girls in his life. Does it bother you?" Miranda asked.

"Yes.. No. I don't know. None of the other girls has ever bothered me, but there is something about this one that does. I don't even know the girl, but she is different than the rest. I can tell from his eyes. This one will take him away from me. Don't get me wrong. I want Gordo to be happy, but I guess there is a little part of me that wants him to still be happy with me," Lizzie confessed a bit guiltily. "Don't get me wrong, I am over Gordo, but a part of me will always love him. He was my first actual boyfriend."

Miranda was quiet. She was having an internal debate. She really wasn't sure what to think. Her best friend saw that Gordo thought about her differently then the rest. It made her a bit uncomfortable. Thought Miranda dated quite a bit since she was 15, she was still insecure about boys. She had always stood in Lizzie's shadow, now Lizzie was standing in "Isabelle's" shadow… Miranda Isabelle Sanchez.

Miranda pulled herself away from her thoughts and looked up at the beautiful blonde.

"What's wrong, Mir?" Lizzie asked with an arched brow.

"Nothing. I'm just thinking."

"Miranda, do you have feelings for Gordo?"

"Of course, he is my best friend. I feel something for him."

"That's not what I mean. Do you have roma-"

"Randa! Mr. Kane needs to see you ASAP!" Kate shouted walking into the room. Miranda let out a sigh of relief and put down her tools.

"I'm sorry, Lizzie. I have to run. We'll talk later!" Miranda apologized before running off with Kate.

"Oh my Gosh.. She does! Miranda likes Gordo!"

Lizzie was not as oblivious as they all had hoped.