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An Ordinary Day in the Park By: TasChiBandGirl

Chapter 2: Encounter with an Old Friend

That same time when Gordo was talking with Larry, Lizzie McGuire was taking a walk. Today, she and Miranda were going to have some 'girl talk' but Miranda had to go out to eat tonight with her family. The good thing was that it was at the restaurant where this cute boy named Shea worked, 'Lucky' thought Lizzie as she continued walking. She continued walking until she sat on the bench, far away from the unfolding conversation between Gordo and Larry. For the past couple of years, Lizzie had been battling emotions of love for her best friend Gordo. She sat down contemplating what to do about it.

"Why must I be so stupid? Why can't I just tell him?! He'd understand! He's my friend! Why am I even talking to myself?!" said Lizzie to herself

"Um.McGuire, before you drive everyone else crazy, stop your little one- sided conversation!" said a girl with a Valley Girl voice

Lizzie turned around. The girl whom was speaking to her was her old friend Kate Sanders. Kate, apparently, had been in the park jogging. Kate decided to invite herself into Lizzie's bench and sat down right beside her. Kate smirked as she thought about the possibilities of what Lizzie was saying.

"So, McGuire, what exactly is this problem?" she asked

"Kate..I thought you were supposed to be mean to me?" said Lizzie

"Well, I'm feeling nice today. I may as well use it wisely. Don't take this as an everyday thing okay?" Kate said "So, what's bothering you?"

"Well, it's." began Lizzie

"You like Gordo, don't you?" said Kate automatically

"How'd you." Lizzie began

"McGuire, trust me. I know. We may not be friends anymore, but still I know when you like a guy. I know I have such the manipulation chances, but you know, I never do anything THAT mean" Kate said "Besides, I had a feeling that your thing for Gordo never went away. I remember your crush in 4th grade. So, when did you re-realize this?"

"Well.it was the little things at first." began Lizzie

It was 7th grade and it was Danny Kessler's pool party. Lizzie had to miss the party since she had to go to her Grandma's house. Miranda could still go, which upset Lizzie and for a brief while, Miranda was hanging out with Kate, Claire, and their friends. Lizzie was completely bummed out. It was Gordo who came to her side at the library when Lizzie was bumming out.

"Still bumming out about that?" said Gordo "You know what? My best friend can't go to that party either"

"Really? Why couldn't they?" asked Lizzie

"She had to go to her Grandma's house" smiled Gordo

"That was the first sign.I realized how sweet he was then" said Lizzie

"That was so sweet, I have to admit" Kate said "So, did you begin your crush there? Or was it later?"

"Well." said Lizzie "It wasn't then. It was when I was blindly in love with Ethan, the dumbass.no offense Kate, knowing he's your boyfriend and all"

"None taken," said Kate "He is kind of dumb and as long as you're not hanging all over him, it's all good"

"Anyways, there were more things. Like his first girlfriend.and his only girlfriend, actually. Brooke, Claire's cousin. I had to admit I was quite jealous" said Lizzie "And then when I broke up with Ronny, he was there.it was as if he was always there.."

It was a day or so after Lizzie broke up with Ronny. Lizzie still remembered the words that Ronnie had told her when he said that he needed to talk and to break up with her.

"There's this girl, she's been there the whole time" Ronny said sadly

Lizzie was too overcome with grief to do anything about it. She spent the lunch period in the library crying, and ripping up letters from Ronny.. Then, the black haired, blue eyed best friend of hers came in. She told him about it. He comforted her by telling her she wasn't as pretty, kind, and more fun to be around than Ronny's new girl. Then he began to mumble something, but then didn't.

"I never figured out exactly what he was trying to tell me" said Lizzie "I wish I knew"

"McGuire?" Kate questioned

"What?" she asked naively

"You're so dense sometimes" Kate said "It was so obvious that he liked you then! I mean we all knew it! I mean, who else would do that for you?!"

"Do you think he still likes me?" asked Lizzie

"Sure, I mean, it's obvious!" exclaimed Kate "So, when did you actually realize this crush on your best friend?"

"Well, it was sophomore year..when Owen was around." began Lizzie

It was 10th grade, and Lizzie had gotten a new boyfriend named Owen. He seemed to be everything that Lizzie dreamed of. But she didn't know the other half of him. Lizzie knew that Gordo didn't like him. Miranda liked Owen, but that was only through looks. After a few weeks, things started getting kind of weird. Owen kept seeing less and less of Lizzie. Their dates kept getting canceled. At first, it seemed alright, just very sporadic. Then it became that it was like a daily basis. Lizzie was even lucky if he would even look her way. After a couple of months, Lizzie began to realize Owen's ways.

"When I realized he was a cheating asshole, it was then when he walked into the school. He had a broken nose, a black eye, and even in crutches. It was in that position when he admitted he was cheating on me" said Lizzie "I don't know who exactly beat the shit out of Owen, but he got a worse beating when I found out. Let's just say he won't be able to walk right for another three years"

"Ouch!" said Kate laughing "So, what does this have to do with Gordo?"

"Well," Lizzie said "After things broke off, I was still very depressed about it. I would spend my days away from him and Miranda and just mope alone. This lasted for about a week. Then Gordo came by my side"

It had been a week since Lizzie and Owen broke it off. It was the best for Lizzie, but she was still depressed about it. She spent her days away from everyone else, in her little hideout. The hideout was in the old tree where Gordo and Lizzie used to go to when they were young. Whenever the two were sad, they'd go to the tree. Usually not together, except for this one night. Lizzie sat there, sad. Then, suddenly, she heard a voice from down below. It was Gordo.

"Hey Lizzie, mind if I come up here?" asked Gordo

"It's a free country" said Lizzie

"I'll be right up" said Gordo starting to climb

Gordo climbed up onto the big branch and sat right beside Lizzie. Over their little town, the sun was setting into a salmon pink. He looked at the sad looking face of his best friend. Lizzie looked at Gordo, and the two were together, sparked by a single moment. There was a band-aid on Gordo's face which he said he got from falling off his bed, at least that is what he called Lizzie.

"So, Lizzie, things are bad?" asked Gordo

"Not as bad as you think. I mean I'm glad I was able to break it off, but still. I thought he was the one" said Lizzie

"So, he wasn't the one" Gordo said "You never know who it could be. Why, they could be right in front of you and you don't even know it!"

"He and I looked at each other, and then, I guess something clicked. That was when I realized it!" said Lizzie "I haven't even told anyone this! It was that moment when I realized, 'he's the one! He has to be!' and it just was..like music"

"I knew it!" said Kate "Actually, do you want to really know something?"

"What do you mean?" asked Lizzie

"Do you remember that band-aid he said he got when he fell out of his bed?" asked Kate

"Yeah." trailed off Lizzie

"Well, it wasn't from that. You remember how so coincidentally, Owen came out broken and bruised?" said Kate

"What are you trying to convey?" asked Lizzie

"Geez! Piece the two together! I can't believe how naïve you still are!" said Kate

"So you're saying that Gordo kicked the crap out of Owen?" said Lizzie

"Yes..finally you get something right!" said Kate "Actually, it's a fact! I saw the whole thing"

"How'd you see it?" asked Lizzie

"I was the girl..the girl Owen was cheating on with you. I was jealous of you with Owen.and I wanted to get Ethan back for that one-night-stand with Claire" said Kate

"You know, if it was back in 10th grade, I would've beaten the shit out of you.but right now, I'm going to thank you for that" said Lizzie "Because of that, you made me realize that Gordo was the one"

"Well, no problem" said Kate "Hey, I have to do my job.anyways, I'm glad you finally realized. So, in conclusion, Gordo kicked Owen's ass because he truly loves you"

"Say what?" asked Lizzie confused

"He confessed it all! I heard it.I didn't tell you any earlier because I didn't want to tell anyone that I was with Owen." Kate said

"That's good to know.so what do you think I should do?" asked Lizzie

"Well, obviously! You got to tell him!" said Kate

"But I can't tell him!" said Lizzie "He's my best friend and it's just.I can't!"

"McGuire, he likes you, you like him, it's going to work!" said Kate "Now, I may not be your best friend anymore, but I know when people click together. Ethan and I were like that. You and Gordo are like that! Sure, there will be some drawbacks, but it'll definitely be worth it! You guys will last. And remember, stay friends if things go wrong.friendship like yours isn't worth losing"

"You know what, Sanders? You actually are making sense!" said Lizzie

"Why thank you, McGuire" said Kate "Well, I think I should be going. Just because we had this little heart-to-heart doesn't mean that I'm suddenly am going to be your best friend. Life doesn't work out like that. But, I will look out for you guys..like I always do"

"Thanks Kate" said Lizzie "I'll do my best."

"You have to do better than your best!" smirked Kate "You gotta win his heart! So, I'll see you in school, and you go get him, McGuire! I wish you the best!"

"Thanks again Kate. I'll get him! I wish you the best with Ethan!" said Lizzie

"Bye McGuire!" said Kate taking off

Just then, Lizzie took off from the bench and decided to walk home. She thought to herself that today would be the day that she would tell him. As soon as she got home, she'd call him and tell him everything. As she made a round, she spotted Gordo by a bench talking to a familiar figure.

"Gordo!" yelled Lizzie from the distance

She saw Gordo take a look at her. He then was talking to the familiar figure and then he began to catch up to Lizzie. Gordo approached her and the two shared a stare which lasted a while. Gordo looked like he was going to say something, then Lizzie decided to speak up.

"Gordo, I have to talk to you for a minute" said Lizzie

Next Chapter: The Moment of Truth..will be soon!