Disclaimer: I do not own Lizzie McGuire, characters, and all that other stuff.
Author's Note: This is my first fanfic. So review and flame..whatever you all wanna do. I just hope you like it. (P.S-Thoughts in italics.)
(Miranda and Lizzie walks to their English class together and sat next together with Gordo sitting behind)
Miranda- (turns around to face Gordo) So, Gordo, are you gonna tell us just you believe in?
Gordo- (looks up from his work and looks directly at Miranda) Belief of what? (grins mischievously knowing it's going to get on their nerves)
Lizzie- Ugh! Just say it. I-Believe- in-……
Lizzie- Don't play stupid. Just tell us.
Gordo- I would but the substitute waiting for us to finish talking.
(at the front of the room, a cool looking substitute was waiting patiently for them three to finish)
Substitute- Are you guys done?
Miranda & Lizzie-(blushes)
Gordo- Yea, we finished.
Substitute: Okay, thank you. Well class, my name is Mr. McNamara. But please don't call me that. Makes me feel really old. Just call me Mr. Mack. That's spelled M-A-C-K. I'll be filling in for your English teacher until the end of February.
(class started cheering)
Lizzie- Am I dreaming?? I finally have a cool teacher, with a cool name?? I must be dreaming.
Mr. Mack- Calm down. While she's gone, I'll be starting a unit about romance since February right around the corner, it sorts of helps, since February known for the month of love. But first lemme ask you guys what do you think romance and love is?
(class remains silent)
Mr. Mack- Ok…I see. I guess I just going to call you by name off the roll call. Everyone's going to have a chance to tell me what they think so don't think you can get away with not saying anything. Umm…first up. Kate Sanders. Stand up for us please and tell us what you think love and romance is.
Kate- (stands up) Well, Mr. Mack, I think romance is when my boyfriend brings me flowers, candies, and stuff. Love is a feeling that my boyfriends feels for me.
Lizzie- Unbelievable.
Miranda- (whispers to Lizzie) Unbelievable.
Lizzie- You must have read my mind!
Mr. Mack- Well, thank you, Kate. That was interesting. Next up, Ethan Craft.
Lizzie- (whispers to Miranda) I wonder what's he's going to say.
Miranda- (whispers back) I know!
Ethan- Well, Mr. Professor.
Mr. Mack- Um, my name is Mr. Mack.
Ethan- Yea, kool. Well, I think romance is umm.. like Zack and Kelly from Saved by the Bell. Love is whatever. Oh! It's what the ladies feel for me, right ladies?
Lizzie- Umm, that was interesting. Ok, that was just lame!
Gordo- (mutters) The guy's dumber than I thought.
Miranda- (whispers to Lizzie) Did you hear what I just heard? Zack and Kelly?!
Lizzie- I'm disappointed.
Miranda- At least he still looks good!
Lizzie- That's true.
Mr. Mack- Ahem, ladies! Since you two like talking so much. You can share your opinion with the class. Starting with you, the one with the black hair.
Miranda- (points to herself) Me?
Mr. Mack- Yes, you. Stand up and tell the class what you think about romance and love. Then your friend can go next. Oh and tell me your name.
Miranda- (stands up) My name is Miranda and I think romance is the relationship shared between two people. Love is an emotion that you feel.
Mr. Mack- Interesting. Your friend can go next. Tell me your name.
Lizzie- (stands up) My name is Lizzie. Well, I think romance is the relationship shared, like Miranda said, and I think love is a emotion shown towards someone you care about.
Mr. Mack- Kay. That's good.
(Mr. Mack goes around the room with everyone stating what they think or believe it is.)
Miranda- (turns to Gordo) Looks like we're going to find out for you aren't we, Gordo? I bet it's boring, and stupid like everyone's else.
Lizzie- I can't wait till you bore the class with you believe and use facts and figures to back it up.
Miranda- Good one, Lizzie.
Lizzie- Thank you.
Gordo- (looks at them with a sadness in his eyes it goes unnoticed.) You think I'm going to stand up and state facts?? Is that all you guys think of me, facts and figures? Never thinking about crushes and stuff?
Lizzie & Miranda- No….
(Mr. Mack interrupts)
Mr. Mack- Umm…David Gordon.
Gordo- Um.. call me Gordo. Everyone else does.
Mr. Mack- Kay. Thrill us with your interpretation.
Kate- Please don't! GOR-DON, here will bore us.
Ethan- (chants) Go Professor! Go Professor!
(class laughs)
Mr. Mack- Settle down. Ethan, chill with that nonsense and Kate, he will state his opinion. Go ahead, Gordo. Class, pay attention.
(Everyone turns around with a sheepish grin on their face knowing how Gordo is)
Gordo- (stands up and starts to talk while looking at the ground) Well, I think romance is very special and rare. You can't really describe it. You're never too young to experience it. I think romance is how you show your love for someone else. It's a bond between two people that no one understand, not even themselves. Me personally, to romance someone, I would write little notes then leave it in her locker with a big "I LOVE YOU". Or when my girlfriend having a bad day, I'll sit there listen to her, wipe her tears, whisper encouragements, or things that make her feel better. Then some days, I'll surprise her with a rose with a reason why I love her. It doesn't have to be an anniversary or anything. It would be any day of the week. I would make sure she feels that she's the only one I need at the precise moment. Love is a big factor in romance. Love is a desire, an emotion you can't describe. You can say I love you to your parents, brothers and sisters, friends, and celebrities. But to me, to love someone romantically, it's mind blowing. (Looks up with a smile and a faraway look in his eyes) You can feel so sad, angry, mad, but when you see the person you love, you just forget all those emotions because love just swept over you. Then looking in the one you love's eyes, it's like all of earth falls away. It's just you and your angel. Nothing else matters. Well that's what I think romance and love is. (his eyes gets sadness look in it) Everyone must be thinking… Who would have thought Gordo has a sensitive side that doesn't involve facts and figures. Who would have thought? (he sits sadly)
(class shocked of what they just heard out of Gordo's mouth. Including Mr. Mack.)
Mr. Mack- Gordo, may I say that was great. I think this romance unit we doing will be good for you.
Gordo- (looking down) Thanks.
Lizzie- Wow…I never heard such sweet words come out of anybody's mouth before. Nevertheless, Gordo!
Miranda- (rips out a notebook piece of paper so Gordo won't hear and writes) Lizzie, I feel really bad about what I said to him.
Lizzie- Same here. Who would have thought Gordo has a romantic side to him?
Miranda- Yea.. who would have thought?