Now it was only hours away from the start of Romeo and Juliet. Lizzie couldn't sit still in Mr. Diggs class as they were doing last minute adjustments for it. Jake walked to Lizzie, "Hey, you're going to be fine." "I'm just so excited and nervous at the same time." "You're going to be amazing." "Thanks."

Lizzie was in her full Juliet as she stepped out of the closet. Everyone had their eyes on her, even Mr. Diggs. "Ms. McGuire, you make me proud." "You think so?" "Course, stunning isn't it." "You don't think it's a bit much?" "We're trying to make it look as real as possible, so calm your bleach blonde head and leave all the worrying up to me." Lizzie watched Mr. Diggs bite his finger as he sat down at his desk.

Afterwards, Jake came out of another closet in one of his Romeo outfits, "Wow, look at you." Jake moved his eyes up and down Lizzie, "Look at you." "I am so ready for this, Romeo." "So am I Juliet."

Austin came in a second later, "Lizzie, nice outfit." "What are you doing in here?" "Mr. Diggs asked me if I can help out with the music, sound effects, that sort of thing." "This is so going to rock." Jake sat down on a desk and just watched them. He watched Lizzie talk so happily with Austin and how comfortable they feel together.

Austin gave Lizzie a hug before walking to Mr. Diggs. Lizzie walked over to Jake, "Austin is so great." "Yeah, I could tell. You two seem… happy." "We are." Lizzie turned around and smiled to Austin and turned back to Jake, "I sang to him yesterday and he told me that I have a voice like an angel." "You never sang for." "Well… I… um… never really felt comfortable or able to sing to you." "I'm sorry." "Don't be, I just feel misplaced sometimes." "I hope you'll be ok tonight." Jake walked to one of his other frined, and Lizzie large smile faded down.

The Play Lizzie walked onto the balcony, "Romeo, Romeo. Where for out thou Romeo." Lizzie looked down from the balcony and saw Jake (Romeo) walk to her.

The End Mr. Diggs walked out onto the stage, "I hope that you have enjoyed this years theatrical. Here are the stars of it, Romeo and Juliet. Played be Lizzie McGuire and Jake Torres. Take a bow both of you." Lizzie and Jake walked hand in hand to the front of the stage and bowed to the clapping audience.

"I'd like to give a special thank you to Austin Lucas who created all the sound effects and was in charge of music, props, and the curtain. Please take your bow." Lizzie blew Austin a kiss as he walked to the front and bowed.

"Many thanks to the rest of the students that participated in this. It was great. Thank you, the audience, for coming and supporting it. Have a safe drive home and good night." Mr. Diggs walked off the stage as the audience started filing out.

Lizzie walked to her dressing room and sat down in front of the mirror looking at all the roses and presents that her family and friends gave her. Her mom and dad opened the door and rushed to give her a hug, "Honey, who were great. I'm so proud of you." Lizzie's mom started crying. Lizzie saw from behind her parents Miranda was standing at the doorway. "Mom, dad, I'll see you guys later." Lizzie pushed her parents out of the room and sat back down facing Miranda.

Miranda walked up to Lizzie and sat down beside her, "That was awesome." "You think so?" "Yeah. I do." "So where's Kate?" "She out greeting Jake." "Why aren't you with her?" "We're not friends anymore." "What?!?" "Yeah, I told her that she could never replace my best friends. I missed you and Gordo so much. I saw how dramatic you were on stage and it made me think. I wasn't going to let you cry while the one you love dies. I don't want to die before saying what I truly feel. I hate Kate, I always have." Lizzie rushed and gave Miranda a hug, "I missed you so much. I'm glad you finally came around." "Me too."

Lizzie changed into her regular clothes and walked out the door of the dressing room. As soon as she stepped out Austin quickly greeted her with a hug. "You were gorgeous." "And you played great music." "I'll see you later, my dad has to fly out to Hollywood in the morning and wanted me to come." "You're going to leave me?" "It won't be for ever. We can always call and IM each other." "But I can never do this…" Lizzie leaned to Austin and kissed him. "I'm going to miss that." Lizzie laughed as Austin left with his dad.

Lizzie tuned around and saw Jake, "I thought you already left." "Nah, I didn't get to say bye to you." "So what's going to happen between you and Cameron?" "Nothing. I know I love her, but I can't stop thinking about you." "Maybe if you stop thinking about me, and start thinking about Cameron, that might change." "I don't want it to change." Jake gave Lizzie a kiss, but Lizzie pushed Jake away, "I'm with Austin. I love him." "I know but…" "No. Bye Jake." Lizzie left him and walked outside to get some fresh air.

She saw Gordo sitting on the steps, "Hey Gordo. You know Miranda and me are best friends again. And I want to tell you I'm sorry for blowing in your face. You're a great friend to me, but I haven't been one to you." "Lizzie, I know that Austin loves me, he told me. But I love you too." Lizzie stared at him with her mouth open, "Gordo I don't know what to say." "Don't say anything, I know you don't like me so let's just end it there." Gordo disappeared in the dark as he walked home. Lizzie put her head in her hands and started crying.

The End

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Finally the end of mah story!! Did you like it?!?! PLEASE REVIEW PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Lizzie, mom, dad, Matt, Miranda, Gordo, Mr. Diggs. I own Cameron, Jake, and Austin. Lizzie McGuire does not belong to me, only the plot. The plot is mine, all mine! Hehehehehehe!!!