Disclaimer: I don't own Lizzie McGuire or the characters. Disney does.
A/N: This story is about the difficulty Lizzie and Gordo have figuring their feelings out, getting together, and then being a couple. It will illustrate Gordo's feelings during the episode Dear Diary, and afterwards, then Lizzie's feelings during the Murder Mystery Party and Bye Bye Hillridge High. After that, see them both struggle with what to do with their feelings for their best friend. I know this has been done a lot but there's a reason for that- it's what we as LG fans are so interested in. So, enjoy!!
It was late in the school day, and what a long day it had been. Lizzie stood in front of him, talking to him- probably for the millionth time in their 15 years of knowing each other, yet he couldn't stop gazing at her, melting at the flick of golden blonde hair and the glow of her skin. She was beautiful and perfect.
He liked his best friend…He was a walking Dawson's Creek cliché.
Her voice filled his head as he watched her turn to leave the room, 'just follow your heart, it'll tell you what's right.' She was almost to the door when panic and courage filled him. "Lizzie-wait..." he stumbled out of his chair and moved toward her. "There's something I need to tell you," he stammered nervously.
He opened his mouth, seeing her questioning smile, and naively sparkling eyes. "What? Gordo?" she asked gently, as if sensing his nerves.
He examined her unknowing face, all of a sudden feeling incredibly guilty for wanting to put the problem-his problem- on her. This would just make her uncomfortable, put her in an awkward situation and cause her to lose a best friend. "You give great advice."
Her brow furrowed in scepticism and Gordo was sure that Lizzie would pick up that lie. But then her smile smoothed, "Thanks."
Gordo couldn't help the broad smile that took over his face, feeling giddy at Lizzie's reactive grin. But then she turned and walked away, and his smile dropped. He realised that he'd just chickened out and ruined a huge opportunity. In a way, he was so disappointed in himself. But, that little voice in the back of his head returned, telling him that maybe this was for the best. Surely if it were meant to be, it would be so much easier.
Besides, it's not like Lizzie would ever feel the same way. He was just Gordo. Her Best Friend.