Elizabeth finally managed to get a ride home from Felicia. She and Felicia weren't close but Liz was just grateful for a ride.

"Thanks." Liz smiled to her as she got out of the car.

"No problem." Felicia said smiling. She then drove off.

Elizabeth carefully tiptoed into her house and fortunately her grandmother was asleep. Elizabeth loved her grandmother but Audrey asked a lot of questions and it was far too late for her to use the excuse that it was a study party.

Elizabeth quickly showered and dressed for bed. She took a look in the mirror and she hated what she saw. 'If I could lose a few more pounds.'

She turned off the light and went to sleep. Tomorrow was the first day of school. 'Oh joy.' Elizabeth thought sarcastically.

She fell off to sleep but morning came much too soon.

"Elizabeth wake up." came Audrey's voice.

"I'm up Grams." Liz mumbled. She got up, did her hair and make-up and got dressed. She threw her book bag over her shoulder.

"Elizabeth, aren't you going to eat something?" Audrey asked her.

"I'll get something on the way." Liz called as she ran outside. She met Courtney and Jason in their car at the corner. She hopped in the car and she Jason and Courtney talked.

"How'd you get home last night?" Courtney asked Elizabeth.

"I got a ride with Felicia." Liz said smiling. "What were you two doing last night?"

"Jason and Courtney looked at each other sheepishly.

"Never mind." Liz said amused. "I think I know."

Courtney and Jason blushed.

The three finally got to PC High and they stepped out. Elizabeth felt jealous of all the looks Courtney was getting.

'Courtney's thin, blonde and pretty.' Lizzie thought miserably. 'And I'm still mousy, little Elizabeth.'

"Liz, come on!" Courtney yelled. Elizabeth quickened her pace and caught up with her.

"What's your homeroom?" Liz asked pulling out the slip of paper she had written her homeroom on.

"143." Courtney answered. "What about you?"

"Same here." Elizabeth said happily. At least something was going right. She and Courtney rushed off to homeroom. Liz looked around the room and saw a very hot guy. He had dark hair, dark eyes and very tan skin.

'He'll never want me.' Elizabeth thought miserably as a pretty blonde, Faith, walked in. She may have been pretty but, as many knew from experience, it was a good idea not to get on her bad side. 'Not when Faith's right in front of him.'

"Hey," Courtney's voice stirred her from her thoughts. "What's wrong?"

"I'm too fat." Elizabeth complained. "Look how thin she is!" Elizabeth nodded her head toward Faith.

"Elizabeth, you're my size!" Courtney exclaimed.

"Look how tight these pants are." Liz complained.

"Liz, YOU ARE NOT FAT." Courtney said, putting an emphasis on each word.

"All right." Liz said exasperated.

"Say it." Courtney demanded, "Say I am Elizabeth Webber and I am not fat."

"Okay," Liz said defeated, "I am Elizabeth Webber."

"And?" Courtney prompted.

"And I am not fat." Elizabeth grumbled.

"Good." Courtney smiled.

"Anyways, what did you and Jason do?" Liz teased.

'Well," Courtney blushed.