LIZZIE'

PART EIGHT: LIZZIE'S SURPRISE DATE

"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.

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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."

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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.

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