Previously: Gordo kisses Lizzie and Lizzie is left stunned.

A/N: *thoughts

Chapter Two

***Lizzie's POV***

I couldn't believe it. One minute we were talking, now he kissed me. What am I to do? I never looked at Gordo this way before. The kiss, it was sweet and warm, but I don't know what to do. Breaking from my thoughts, I realized that my arms were still wrapped around his shoulders. I pulled back and felt my face burning up. I didn't know what to say, but luckily for me Gordo broke the silence.

"Lizzie I'm so sorry. I didn't know what came over me. I can understand if you don't feel the same way, but there has been something I've been trying to tell you since the last day of school," Gordo said nervously yet trying to build up confidence.

"Ever since you kissed me on the cheek, I thought maybe you have noticed me as more than a friend and you were willing to give me a chance to be one of your "cute guys" that you are crazy about. I know I've never mentioned anything before that I liked you because I was always interrupted. Lizzie, I -

Gordo was still speaking, but I found enough courage to finally speak.

"Gordo, I know I've been self absorbed with Ethan's looks and not noticing the signals you give me, I just don't know what to say. I never thought of us as more than friends. Everyone told me that you had a crush on me, but I still couldn't believe it. That kiss I gave you was a thank you kiss for all you have done for me and for always being there when I needed you. *I knew it wasn't true. Deep down I did have feelings for him, but I can't handle the pain if we were to ever break up* Gordo you are like a brother to me and I feel weird about dating my best friend I've known my entire life. I just thought if we were to get together as an item, what would happen if we split up? I don't want to damage a great friendship. Just give me time to think about what just happened, but until I can come to my senses you would have to spend the night in Matt's room."

I couldn't believe what I just said, but I'm so confused that I need to be alone. I looked up and saw Gordo's blue eyes began to water, but I can tell he's trying his best to hold it in. All I wanted to do was to run over to him and give him a great long hug and comfort him, but I knew I couldn't because it felt awkward. Just when I was about to open my mouth, my mom's voice was heard.

"Hey kids, what are you doing?" a tired Mrs. McGuire said, but noticing a bit of tension between her daughter and Gordo.

"Hey Mrs. McG! Me and Lizzie were just about to watch a movie, care to join us?"

I was surprised Gordo was quick to answer because knowing me I would begin to stutter.

"Aw, how sweet of you to ask, but I am feeling tired so I'm going upstairs to shower. Sam, come say goodnight." Mrs. McGuire called to Mr. McGuire with a yawn.

I walked with my mom to the hallway. As I was approaching I heard a small snore coming from my father sleeping restlessly on the railing. I let out a little giggle and looked at my mom to say goodnight.

"Goodnight mom." I said as I placed a kiss on her cheek.

"Goodnight kids. You don't have to worry about Matt; he'll be out of the way for quite some time. As of today Matt is grounded for a week." My mom said this with a stern look towards Matt who let out a yelp. "It wasn't my fault that me and Lanny put mud in the teacher's coffee. She said it wasn't smooth enough," Matt spoke to no one in particular.

My mom went upstairs with a scared terrifying boy walking behind her. I tell you that Matt is quite a trouble maker.

After everyone went upstairs, I turned around and headed back towards the living room. I noticed Gordo had taken a seat on the sofa and he had quite a disappointed look on his face. I sat down next to him, and yet again we were in another awkward silence. I had a lot of things running through my head, but I didn't know where to begin; to tell Gordo I feel the same way or to just tell him to give me some more time. I was fidgeting with my fingers when I felt a pair of soft delicate hands clasped over mines. I turned my head to the side and saw Gordo looking at me with innocent eyes.

"Lizzie, I don't know what to say anymore. But I will tell you this. I love you Lizzie. I always have and always will. If you gave us a chance I know deep down in my heart I would never hurt you."

Before I could say anything, Gordo leaned over and placed a kiss on my cheek. It was so sweet and sentimental that I didn't want his lips to leave. "I guess I better go get my things and put them in Matt's room. Goodnight Lizzie, sweet dreams." Gordo got up and bent over and placed another kiss on my forehead and walked upstairs.

I was left speechless. Gordo said he will always love me. The question I need to answer is do I love him back?

I got up from my sofa and made my way to my room. *what a slumber party*

I brushed my teeth and washed my face and changed into my frog pajamas. I couldn't go to sleep, so I walked towards my stereo and turned it on. A smile formed at the corner of my mouth when the song playing sounded very familiar.

she paints her nails and she don't know

he's got her best friend on the phone

she'll wash her hair

his dirty clothes are all he gives to her

and he's got posters on the wall

of all the girls he wished she was

and he's everything to her

I remembered Gordo playing this song during one of our conversations. It was the time Ronnie broke up with me and he was there talking to me and reassuring me there were other guys who will love me for me. Miranda told me how jealous Gordo was when he saw me and Ronnie kissed. It killed me inside that Gordo ever thought of me that way. I had a crush on him in the fourth grade, but I couldn't bare the fact of ending a great friendship. But when he told me he had a date with Brooke, I felt my world fall apart. I had to keep my feelings in until I was ready.

I didn't even notice the song changed, but it was how I felt, confused. I sat on my bed cuddling Mr. Snuggles and thinking of the memories me and Gordo shared when we were alone, while Miranda was out of town. I've never seen this side of Gordo before. So open and free. I let out a yawn and went under the covers dreaming of Gordo

***End of Lizzie's POV***

Lizzie was soon drawn to sleep to the sounds of Sarah McLachlan. Little did she know, a figure was standing outside her door. "I love you Lizzie McGuire." The figure said silently while watching his perfect angel sound asleep.

A/N: Well there's chapter two. I hope you guys enjoyed it. So be patient for chapter 3. Don't forget to R/R. The song was from American Hi-Fi: Flavor of the Weak.