Title: Somewhere I belong
Author: hweasley
Rating: G
Warning: Rating may go up as the story progresses.
Summary: Post Lizzie McGuire movie. Takes place the summer after Rome.
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Chapter 1:
The summer was drawing to a close. Lizzie sat by the window and she could almost feel fall setting in upon her. School was starting tomorrow. High school. For years Lizzie hoped high school would bring about an extreme change. She hoped she would grow from the awkward Lizzie to some kind of swan like beauty with grace.
Most people would say it happened when she was in Rome. That she went there as the kid whose ruined graduation and she came back a phenomenon. She knew she should feel different but she felt the same. Her world was as out of control as usual.
Gordo.
The kiss.
Gordo. Kissing. She kissed Gordo. She wanted to kiss Gordo and more.
Lizzie was grounded almost all summer. Her mother and father let Gordo come by the house once or twice. They let her talk on the phone to Gordo and Miranda. They even let her do some autograph signings and interviews. This whole thing still felt bizarre. Lizzie was still being recognized for what happened in Rome.
But she and Gordo weren't talking. We,, actually, they were talking just not about they needed to. Lizzie sighed and tried not to think how weird tomorrow was going to be. She was pulled out of her reverie by the doorbell ringing.
"Lizzie," he mom called walking into the kitchen. "Miranda is here."
Happiness welled up inside of her. Lizzie jumped to her feet and threw her arms around her best friend. "Oh my god. I am so happy to see you." She squealed.
"Me too." Miranda shouted.
They danced around for a few minutes and then Lizzie's mom ushered them into Lizzie's room. Miranda threw herself onto Lizzie's bed. "I missed this room." She moaned and then looked at Lizzie. "I missed you. Superstar."
Lizzie rolled her eyes, "Cut it out." She said tensely.
"Tell me about Rome." Miranda said her eyes glowing with excitement.
Lizzie giggled. "Ok, I told you about Rome three million times."
"Tell me again." Miranda pleaded.
"Ok." Lizzie resigned," But I thought you would want to hear about the Photoshop I booked."
"Photoshoot?" Miranda asked with stars in her eyes. "What kind?"
Lizzie shrugged, "No biggie. Just a new store in the mall. They want to do billboards and stuff. It's not national or anything."
"But Lizzie," Miranda interrupted, "It could be. This could be the start of your career."
Lizzie scoffed, "Career?" She shook her head. "I am going to model jeans and tank tops. This isn't fashion week in France."
"Everyone has to start somewhere." Miranda's eyes swept the room and landed on a picture of Gordo and Lizzie in Rome. "How is Gordo?"
Lizzie coughed, "Um, I don't know." She said quickly. "Why would you ask me that?"
"Because he is your friend?" Miranda suggested as though Lizzie had lost her mind. "What's up?"
Lizzie played with a strand of hair. "Nothing," she muttered.
Miranda glared at Lizzie. "Just because we have been apart for two months don't think you can lie to me."
Lizzie was quiet for a moment and then the words shot out of her mouth, "I kissed Gordo."
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AN: Sorr this is so short. had to end here for dramatic effect. I should have more tomorrow. RNR! Thanks.