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Title: Don't Leave Me

Summary: Gordo, a talented football player is certain he'll receive a an athletic scholarship to a top college and Lizzie intends to follow. When Gordo can't shake what he thinks is a virus, Lizzie persuades him to see a doctor. Gordo's test results are alarming, but Lizzie believes there love is stronger than anything. Will their love survive? What's wrong with Gordo? R & R!

Chapter 1-A Lump

The doorbell rang at the McGuire house.

Lizzie: "I'll get the door!" she called, running down the stairs from her room.

She opened the door and their stood, David Gordon or Gordo as everyone called him, on her front porch. He smiled as she threw herself into his arms.

Lizzie: "I've missed you." she said as she snuggled against his chest.

Gordo: "Blame your father. He's the one who made the team stay for the championship game. It wasn't fun watching the finals, feeling like it should have been us playing for the state title." he said then kissed her.

The Hillridge High Warriors football team, whom Lizzie's father coached, had made it all the way to the state finals in their division. Everyone had gone across town to watch the playoff games. Hillridge had lost in the semifinals so everyone returned sad including Lizzie, he r mother, and Gordo's mother. The players remained behind unitl Saturday night to watch the game for first place.

Lizzie had been anxiously waiting for Gordo to come see her. She was sorry they had lost not only for her school pride but because she knew how much winning had meant to both Gordo and her father. Gordo started talking about the game and reasons they lost but she cut him short.

Lizzie: "Gordo I heard my dad go over every minute of that game and why we lost it. So enough about football. This is our first date in months that doesn't revolve around football and I don't want to talk about anything else but how wonderful you think I am." she said smiling at him.

Gordo: "Your wonderful." he laughed and hugged her.

Lizzie: "And?"

Gordo: "And I love you like crazy." he pressed his forehead against hers and kissed the tip of her nose.

Lizzie: "That's better." she said with a sly smile.

Gordo: "I know" he said smiling back.

Lizzie: "Forget about football tonight, next year your going to be the senior quarterback, and you'll take us to the state finals. The seasons over for now. Lets talk about our date, we're doubling with Larry and Miranda, do we want to? You know how they always find something to fight about."

Gordo was about to answer but stopped when he saw Lizzie father Sam walk in.

Sam: "I thought I heard you come in." he said to Gordo.

Gordo: "Hey, coach! Sorry about the game." he said quickly getting up.

Sam: "It wasn't your fault son. I should have never taken you out and put Diaz in. You were doing great but you looked tired."

Gordo: "It's this flu. I'm having a tough time getting rid of it."

Sam: "Well you look like you feel alright now." he said as he looked between Gordo and Lizzie's radiant face.

Gordo: "Well Lizzie's good medicine." he said taking her hand and puling her up next to him.

Lizzie: "Dad we've got a date."

Sam: "Alright but you've got a curfew, don't forget." he said reminding her.

Lizzie: "I know dad!"

Gordo and Lizzie walked to the front door and while Lizzie was getting her purse her father stopped them.

Sam: "Gordo, some college coaches have been checking you out already."

Gordo: "Really! Who?" he asked excited.

Lizzie: "Can't you talk to Gordo about this tomorrow, dad?" she said annoyed.

Sam: "Well I guess I could."

Gordo: "No, tell me coach. Who's asking?"

Sam: "USC and UCLA. Even more!"

Gordo: "Every things going great! Come on Liz, lets go. See you later coach!" he said as they walked outside.

Outside in the crisp November night, Gordo took Lizzie in his arms and kissed her long and hard. Lizzie felt her knees go weak.

Lizzie: "I guess you really did miss me." she whispered as he released her.

Gordo: "Now that the season over, I've got to make up for lost time. You know I love you, Lizzie."

Lizzie: "I know but it's always nice to hear you say it." she said smiling at him.

He opened the door of his car for her. The car was a 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT-350, it was old but very clean. They drove to the local bowling alley. As they walked inside they saw Larry standing at the lane alone without Miranda.

Gordo: "Sorry we're late man." he said sitting down.

Lizzie: "Hey, where is Miranda?"

Larry: "In the bathroom sulking."

Lizzie: "Don't tell me you guys had another fight?"

Larry: "She's impossible, Lizzie. Why is she so jealous?"

Lizzie: "I'll be back." she said leaving.

She went to the bathroom and saw Miranda dabbing her yes with a paper towel.

Lizzie: "Now what's wrong?"

Miranda: "I caught Larry talking to Kate."

Lizzie: "And what's wrong with that?"

Miranda: "It may not be a big deal to you because Gordo is so in love with you and he hasn't liked anyone but you all his life. But with Larry it's hard. Girls are coming on to him and he likes it too!"

Lizzie: "Miranda, Larry loves you and only you. He'll tell you if he wants to date other girls, he wouldn't go behind your back." she said sympathetically.

Miranda: "You just don't get it!"

She was trying so hard to make her friend feel better but Miranda was too stubborn. What she said about Gordo was right, that's why she trusted him so much. Before they were together they were the best of friends. When he was 14 his father had died in a car accident on his way home so things were hard for him and his mother. She struggled to work and keep their house and she succeeded. On her 14th birthday, Gordo brought Lizzie a fistful of flowers and when she took it form him and looked into his blue eyes and saw absolute adoration for her, something inside of her had melted. They had been dating ever since for the past three years. (A/N: Rome didn't happen in my story guys!) Everyone knew Lizzie and Gordo were meant for each there.

Lizzie: "Look Miranda, we're going bowling and if you don't join us, then Kate will have an opening to flirt more with him. Do you really want that?"

Miranda: "No…I guess not."

Lizzie: "That's the spirit!" she said as a small smile crept in Miranda's lips.

Miranda: "Thanks Liz, you always know what to say." she said hugging her.

They walked back to the lanes and saw that Gordo and Larry had set everything up. Miranda felt much better so she wasn't sad anymore. Lizzie nestled against Gordo as Miranda and Larry took their turns.

Gordo: "I'm glad you made her feel better." he said as he was playing with Lizzie's blonde hair.

Lizzie: "I wasn't about to let another one of their stupid fights ruin our night. I want to have fun with you." she said as she snuggled her face against his neck.

Lizzie pulled back puzzled. She reached up and pressed her fingers along the side of his jaw.

Lizzie: "Gordo…….what's this lump?"

A/N: Hope you guys like this. Please review and tell me what you think!