"So, does Malcolm need like a new sidekick on his show?
Because, y'know, I was once Jet-Li's sidekick for his
new film." Matt inquired, wanting to get on his good side.
Young actor Frankie Muniz thought Matt's proposal over.
Chuckling a bit, "Well, I don't know, Matt. But
I'll be sure to give in a good word to the producers about
you. Most I could promise is like a walk-on spot."
Lizzie had to grip the staircase handle, shock and stunned beyond
understanding running through her as she spied the young hot
celebrity downstairs talking with her brother.
Miranda stood behind Lizzie, then whispered to her in a playful
voice, "Y'know, you could always make Gordo jealous by
bringing Frankie Muniz to the school dance."
Lizzie whipped her head around, too stunned for words at what
Miranda was insinuating. Looking into her friend's eyes, she
realized with a start that Miranda had set this whole meeting up.
Wanting to hear her friend confirm her guesses, "Did
you I mean you had Frankie Muniz?!"
Nodding her head victoriously, "I have my sources and
connections, McGuire. Think of this as an early Christmas
gift."
"How?!"
"Uh-uh. Can't give away all my trade secrets. Now are
you just going to stand here, or are you going to say hi to that
hunky date of yours?"
Lizzie squealed in delight. She hugged her friend, showering her
with joyous "Thank you's."
When she was done, Lizzie straightened herself up, then made her
way casually towards Mr. Malcolm in the Middle himself.
Word had spread like wild fire around the school. Lizzie
McGuire's date to the dance was non other than hot star,
Frankie Muniz. Of course, Gordo didn't believe a word of it
(or most likely didn't want to believe a single
word).
It wasn't until the night of the dance when whom should walk
in the gymnasium doors but Mr. Muniz himself holding Gordo's
Lizzie in his arms.
Gordo and Kate had found a table to sit on. So once he caught
sight of them, Gordo fought to urge to retch right there and
then. Instead, Gordo began to seethe, shaking his head in utter
amazement. "I don't believe this! I mean, what has he
got that I don't?"
Kate glanced at Gordo, giving him this look. Gordo knew that
look, and automatically replied, "Don't answer
that."
"Well," Wanting to make him feel better, "Do you
know what you have that he doesn't?"
"A sudden urge to administer a left hook punch?" He
answered sarcastically, taking a sip of his punch.
"No silly! Me!" Kate giggled, giving his arm a gentle
squeeze.
It was Gordo's turn to give her an exasperated look.
Although despite himself, he had to admire her for trying to
cheer him up. Placing a friendly arm on her shoulders, he hugged
her, laughing. "You're too much, Sanders."
Lizzie had caught that friendly exchange between Gordo and Kate,
and immediately wanted to hurl. She was too intent on those two,
that she didn't hear Frankie ask her if she wanted to dance.
"What?" She asked, finally turning back to her
celebrity dream date.
Frankie smiled kindly at her, "I asked you if you wanted to
dance."
To her quiet joy, she nodded her head. "Uh sure!
I'd love to."
He held out his hand for her to take, which she did. Frankie lead
her out to the dance floors, where a lot of her classmates looked
on with envy. Though Lizzie knew that she should enjoy this rare
time in the spotlight, she was a jealous wreck. As much as she
took pleasure in being in the arms of a famous star she
would rather much be in the arms of Gordo.
Frankie noticed her pensive demeanor as they both swayed to the
slow song. Concerned, "Are you okay, Lizzie? If you
don't feel like dancing"
Coming out of her reverie, "Huh? Oh, no! No, no I
just" Placing a pleasant smile, "I want to dance
with you, Frankie. I'm actually glad that you're my
date even if it seems like I'm not, I am happy that
you're here with me."
Raising an eyebrow, "Really?"
She tilted her head up, giving him a small peck on the cheek.
Blushing a bit, with honesty shining in her eyes, "Yes. I
mean that."
Next thing Lizzie knew, Frankie leaned over and gave her a gentle
kiss on the lips. When he pulled back, he said, "I'm
glad you mean that, Lizzie McGuire."
Lizzie felt flustered, but thrilled that she had gotten to share
a kiss with another hot celebrity guy. Suddenly, a flood
of guilt washed over her as an image of Gordo flashed through.
She knew right there and then that no matter how much she
tried she can't ever stop loving Gordo.
