(Disclaimer : I don't own Lizzie McGuire, etc. etc. etc.  But I think everyone should be able to figure that out since this is a fan fiction site… *nods*)

Chapter One – Prologue

High school.

High school is where teens undergo many big changes in their life, and learn many of life's most important lessons.  No matter which of the many paths you take, you are bound to change, whether for better or for worse.  And you are sure to lose out once in awhile.  Sometimes, friends may not be forever.

So it seemed was the case when Lizzie McGuire, Miranda Sanchez, and David Gordon started their first year at Hillridge High.

Before high school, the trio had been best friends, inseparable.  All had been determined to stay that way forever, to never lose their friendship.  But when they got to high school, things began to change.

Lizzie again tried out for the cheerleading squad, and made it.  With her new position on the squad, her social status soared.  All of the popular kids liked her, even Kate.  She got more attention from the popular guys.  Lizzie had finally gotten what she had been wanting for years.

Miranda, on the other hand, had gotten into the performing arts, joining both the drama club and the school choir.  Most of her time was spent doing either of these activities, and she began to make friends in her new group.

With the girls slowly drifting away, Gordo became more enveloped in his school work than ever.  His time was spent with the other academic overachievers, and he was always hard at work on something.  He also became more involved in film making.

So the three slowly drifted apart from each other.  They would smile at each other in the halls, say hello, but they were no longer best friends… the special bond they had shared was gone.

(A/N: This is my first fan fic… reviews please! =D )