Author's Note: See ending Author's Note.
SVZ: Heck yeah Gordo's getting jealous! And yes, it really was a great idea. Poke away at Keving with those pins... no one's stopping you! :) I didn't update soon, and I'm sorry; thank you for the congratulations on the great guy, but he broke up with me a couple weeks ago so... erm... I guess he wasn't so great after all, huh? BOYS ARE STUPID!!! Okay, not really. :)
fanfic lover: Using a different name now, are we drawilhoit? I'm on to your little tricks missy! :-D Do you realize how many people would think it's funny that the little sister I talk about so much is now reviewing my story? Okay, maybe not alot of people, but *I* think it's funny and that's really all that matters. I guess you're right... it wouldn't be as much fun if you just looked up and said 'Hey... I like your story'. Just like it wouldn't be very fair for me to look back at you and say 'Hey... thanks for the review'. :) Go right ahead and review, because I can't stop you. BUT YOU'LL BE SORRY, YES YOU WILL!!!!! :-P (p.s. I wuv woo)
Grace: I'm so glad you like my story, it's so great to hear that! And everyone should love a story about Gordo and Lizzie... really, unless they're insane there's no excuse. In fact, maybe Lizzie McGuire could be a cure for insanity? Hmm... an interesting thought.... As evidenced, I did not update ASAP, but here is another chapter, hopefully in time for you to not die. :)
Baby Bunnie: A new name? Hmm... sneakysneaky... ;) Hey, did you notice that they changed my username to JustAGirl4? It used to be JustAGirl... I have no idea why the change, but I can't say I like it much. Anyway, hope you enjoy!
Black Knight: Thanks for the compliment! Gordo/Miranda are awesome as friends, I love the way they interact. Miranda... has a very very interesting plan in the works, I think. We're still formulating as of yet. ;) Lizzie's smart, but she can be stupid as evidenced by the Bobby thing going on here, and the Ethan thing going on in the show. ::sigh:: *Ethan* over *Gordo*? Where is the justice in that? None, I tell you, none! "Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition! Our main weapon is fear--fear and surprsie!"
TL: Darn skippy, just as any good friend should do! Operation Gordo Wuv Lizzie about to commence, Roger?
donna: And here's another update, only two months in the making! Oy... ::sigh:: Don't worry, Gordo and Lizzie will get together... I only write happy endings! :) I'm a firm believer in them, myself.
Shayley Rain: It's good to know you like the story! Now, if only I can successfully regularly update again... :-D Copy on the hair... it will probably happen (if the story extends beyond swim season). Thanks for your good wishes, I'm really confident on where this is going now!
picklesniper: Request granted, but the due date has way expired and I am so sorry... :)
liz3386: And don't you forget it, chickie! Seriously though, we need some turmoil to have an interesting story. If everything was working out perfectly, y'all would get bored with this really quick, I'm sure. But again, Gordo wuv Lizzie, Lizzie wuv Gordo... it'll all work out! :)
Sesen ObsidianMoon: With a timeline like that, then I definitely succeeded! :) Hope you enjoy....
Bethany: Thanks for letting me know, and here's another chapter at your disposal... hope you like it!
MsJML: You most certainly did make it into my story! :) I'm glad you liked that chapter, I was hoping everyone would like it! I understand about life being hectic... it's one of the reasons this took me so long. Lizzie really can be stupid... see above comments. :) Hope you like this latest chapter!
Okay.... Heeeeeere's JustAGirl's latest chapter!
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It had been four or five days since Gordo, Lizzie, and Miranda had gone to Easy Bean, and Robbie--no, *Bobby*--still hadn't called her. Lizzie was very relieved, as she really didn't particularly care to see him again... ever. She sat down at her desk and made a face as she started pulling her human bio book out of her bag. Lizzie hated science, and it had never really occurred to her that she would have to learn so much about the human body to get a certificate in massage therapy. Well, when you thought about it, it made sense but on the surface it had never really registered. She was just pulling out her planner, which had her homework assignment written in it, when she heard the buzzer. She walked to the comm box and pressed the button.
"Who is it?" she asked.
~*~
Gordo smiled as he heard her voice.
"A big scary man come to take you away," he replied into the box, grinning as he heard the lock click. Bingo, he was in. He opened the door and walked slowly up the stairs, thinking all the while. It had been a week and a half since he'd gotten the snot beat out of him courtesy of Kevin, and while as a whole he was feeling alot better, there was a certain tiredness about him still. He knew he wouldn't be doing so well at his swim meet this Saturday, but... oh well, there wasn't a whole lot he could do about it. And as a result of the whole thing, Gordo had spent his spring vacation in his dorm room recuperating. What a way to spend it, he thought sarcastically. And he hadn't even been able to spend it with Lizzie or Miranda, seeing as after dropping him off at his dorm on Sunday afternoon Lizzie hadn't really talked to him much since. And Miranda had ended up staying at her aunt's house until Friday. Saturday had been the first time he'd seen Lizzie in five days and Miranda in a week. He shook his head to clear his thoughts and knocked on her door.
"It's open!" he could hear her call from inside. Gordo, suddenly nervous, took a deep breath and opened the door.
~*~
Lizzie waited anxiously by the door. Gordo was here. *Gordo* was *here*. *GORDO* *WAS* *HERE*!!!! What was she going to do? How should she act? What if he mentioned Saturday? What if he didn't? What if he tried to get all relationship-y? What if he didn't? What if he tried to *kiss* her? *WHAT* *IF* *HE* *DIDN'T*?!?! All these what-ifs rushed through her head, just like they did any time she thought about Gordo now. But before she could contemplate the situation any longer, she heard a knock on her door.
Lizzie took a deep breath, trying to fight down the butterflies in her stomach, and called out, "It's open!" She crossed her fingers and held her breath as the door slowly--sloooooooowly--opened.
~*~
"Hey," Gordo said awkwardly, shifting nervously from foot to foot as he stared at the ground. Gordo, he thought to himself, you are a tool. Look her in the eyes, it's no big deal, everything's just fine, he kept telling himself. He cleared his throat and tried again. "So... um... are you busy?" he asked hesitantly.
Lizzie cleared her own throat and searched for something to say. "I was just... uh... sitting down to do my Biology homework," she replied weakly, gesturing towards her book.
"Oh!" Gordo exclaimed. "Do you... that is... uh... do you want me to leave?" he asked uncertainly.
Lizzie smiled a bit at him. "No... it'd be great to have the company," she answered shyly. Good answer, she thought, as she watched the soft answering smile on Gordo's face. Turning and walking back to her couch, she sat down and picked up her book again while Gordo took a seat at the other end of the couch. Yes, she thought to herself, things could go back to normal between her and Gordo. Things wouldn't change at all.
~*~
An hour or so later, Lizzie and Gordo were still sitting on the couch in comfortable silence while Lizzie did her homework; the only interruption was she and Gordo chatting occasionally. After a particularly long silence, Lizzie sighed loudly in frustration and set her book down with a thump on the coffee table in front of her.
"*Why* is biology so hard?" she whined half-heartedly.
"Come on," Gordo said encouragingly, "it's not that hard. You can do it, no sweat."
Lizzie looked at him for a second and then rolled her eyes. "Maybe *you* could do it no sweat, seeing as you're so smart and all, but the rest of us mere mortals have a hard time with figuring this stuff out," she grumbled.
Gordo simply laughed. "Come on, Lizzie. You're certainly not stupid, and you *can* do this." Lizzie continued to look at him incredulously. "Look, do you want me to help you with your homework?" he volunteered.
Lizzie smiled at him. "Yes, *please*," she said, nodding her head vigorously, then laughing a bit. Gordo laughed too, and scooted closer to her, bending his head so he could look at the book sitting in her lap.
"Now," he said, "what's the problem?" he finished, looking up at Lizzie just as she looked up at him. Suddenly, Gordo realized just how close he was to her, and how very much he wanted to kiss her. He watched as her eyes softened and she licked her bottom lip nervously, but didn't look away from him. This was it, Gordo thought, bending in closer to her. He was going to kiss her again, and maybe then they'd talk about why she'd started acting so weird... The thought ran through his brain as he closed his eyes and his lips were just about to touch hers, and...
::BRRRRRING::
"AHH!" Lizzie screamed in surprise, jumping back from Gordo and falling to the ground with a thud while Gordo fell backwards onto the couch.
::BRRRRRING::
Lizzie collected herself for a moment, then picked up the phone lying on the coffee table. "Hello?" she answered breathily, still trying to calm herself down. There was a pause, then, "Oh. Hi Bobby...."
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Author's Note: I am so So SO sorry for the long wait. It was completely inexcusable. I realize this was the second chapter with a long wait, and in the previous chapter I promised not to let it happen again. Er... we see how well that worked out. ::sigh:: My life is stabilizing again, and I finally figured out where this story is going again, so hopefully I'll be able to upkeep that promise from now on. I'm starting on the next chapter right after I post this, so it should be out in a couple days or so, this just seemed like a really good stopping point. Again, you guys are all wonderful and I am so sorry you had to wait for so long! :) If you feel so inclined, please leave a review because I still think they're wonderful!
SVZ: Heck yeah Gordo's getting jealous! And yes, it really was a great idea. Poke away at Keving with those pins... no one's stopping you! :) I didn't update soon, and I'm sorry; thank you for the congratulations on the great guy, but he broke up with me a couple weeks ago so... erm... I guess he wasn't so great after all, huh? BOYS ARE STUPID!!! Okay, not really. :)
fanfic lover: Using a different name now, are we drawilhoit? I'm on to your little tricks missy! :-D Do you realize how many people would think it's funny that the little sister I talk about so much is now reviewing my story? Okay, maybe not alot of people, but *I* think it's funny and that's really all that matters. I guess you're right... it wouldn't be as much fun if you just looked up and said 'Hey... I like your story'. Just like it wouldn't be very fair for me to look back at you and say 'Hey... thanks for the review'. :) Go right ahead and review, because I can't stop you. BUT YOU'LL BE SORRY, YES YOU WILL!!!!! :-P (p.s. I wuv woo)
Grace: I'm so glad you like my story, it's so great to hear that! And everyone should love a story about Gordo and Lizzie... really, unless they're insane there's no excuse. In fact, maybe Lizzie McGuire could be a cure for insanity? Hmm... an interesting thought.... As evidenced, I did not update ASAP, but here is another chapter, hopefully in time for you to not die. :)
Baby Bunnie: A new name? Hmm... sneakysneaky... ;) Hey, did you notice that they changed my username to JustAGirl4? It used to be JustAGirl... I have no idea why the change, but I can't say I like it much. Anyway, hope you enjoy!
Black Knight: Thanks for the compliment! Gordo/Miranda are awesome as friends, I love the way they interact. Miranda... has a very very interesting plan in the works, I think. We're still formulating as of yet. ;) Lizzie's smart, but she can be stupid as evidenced by the Bobby thing going on here, and the Ethan thing going on in the show. ::sigh:: *Ethan* over *Gordo*? Where is the justice in that? None, I tell you, none! "Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition! Our main weapon is fear--fear and surprsie!"
TL: Darn skippy, just as any good friend should do! Operation Gordo Wuv Lizzie about to commence, Roger?
donna: And here's another update, only two months in the making! Oy... ::sigh:: Don't worry, Gordo and Lizzie will get together... I only write happy endings! :) I'm a firm believer in them, myself.
Shayley Rain: It's good to know you like the story! Now, if only I can successfully regularly update again... :-D Copy on the hair... it will probably happen (if the story extends beyond swim season). Thanks for your good wishes, I'm really confident on where this is going now!
picklesniper: Request granted, but the due date has way expired and I am so sorry... :)
liz3386: And don't you forget it, chickie! Seriously though, we need some turmoil to have an interesting story. If everything was working out perfectly, y'all would get bored with this really quick, I'm sure. But again, Gordo wuv Lizzie, Lizzie wuv Gordo... it'll all work out! :)
Sesen ObsidianMoon: With a timeline like that, then I definitely succeeded! :) Hope you enjoy....
Bethany: Thanks for letting me know, and here's another chapter at your disposal... hope you like it!
MsJML: You most certainly did make it into my story! :) I'm glad you liked that chapter, I was hoping everyone would like it! I understand about life being hectic... it's one of the reasons this took me so long. Lizzie really can be stupid... see above comments. :) Hope you like this latest chapter!
Okay.... Heeeeeere's JustAGirl's latest chapter!
~*~*~*~
It had been four or five days since Gordo, Lizzie, and Miranda had gone to Easy Bean, and Robbie--no, *Bobby*--still hadn't called her. Lizzie was very relieved, as she really didn't particularly care to see him again... ever. She sat down at her desk and made a face as she started pulling her human bio book out of her bag. Lizzie hated science, and it had never really occurred to her that she would have to learn so much about the human body to get a certificate in massage therapy. Well, when you thought about it, it made sense but on the surface it had never really registered. She was just pulling out her planner, which had her homework assignment written in it, when she heard the buzzer. She walked to the comm box and pressed the button.
"Who is it?" she asked.
~*~
Gordo smiled as he heard her voice.
"A big scary man come to take you away," he replied into the box, grinning as he heard the lock click. Bingo, he was in. He opened the door and walked slowly up the stairs, thinking all the while. It had been a week and a half since he'd gotten the snot beat out of him courtesy of Kevin, and while as a whole he was feeling alot better, there was a certain tiredness about him still. He knew he wouldn't be doing so well at his swim meet this Saturday, but... oh well, there wasn't a whole lot he could do about it. And as a result of the whole thing, Gordo had spent his spring vacation in his dorm room recuperating. What a way to spend it, he thought sarcastically. And he hadn't even been able to spend it with Lizzie or Miranda, seeing as after dropping him off at his dorm on Sunday afternoon Lizzie hadn't really talked to him much since. And Miranda had ended up staying at her aunt's house until Friday. Saturday had been the first time he'd seen Lizzie in five days and Miranda in a week. He shook his head to clear his thoughts and knocked on her door.
"It's open!" he could hear her call from inside. Gordo, suddenly nervous, took a deep breath and opened the door.
~*~
Lizzie waited anxiously by the door. Gordo was here. *Gordo* was *here*. *GORDO* *WAS* *HERE*!!!! What was she going to do? How should she act? What if he mentioned Saturday? What if he didn't? What if he tried to get all relationship-y? What if he didn't? What if he tried to *kiss* her? *WHAT* *IF* *HE* *DIDN'T*?!?! All these what-ifs rushed through her head, just like they did any time she thought about Gordo now. But before she could contemplate the situation any longer, she heard a knock on her door.
Lizzie took a deep breath, trying to fight down the butterflies in her stomach, and called out, "It's open!" She crossed her fingers and held her breath as the door slowly--sloooooooowly--opened.
~*~
"Hey," Gordo said awkwardly, shifting nervously from foot to foot as he stared at the ground. Gordo, he thought to himself, you are a tool. Look her in the eyes, it's no big deal, everything's just fine, he kept telling himself. He cleared his throat and tried again. "So... um... are you busy?" he asked hesitantly.
Lizzie cleared her own throat and searched for something to say. "I was just... uh... sitting down to do my Biology homework," she replied weakly, gesturing towards her book.
"Oh!" Gordo exclaimed. "Do you... that is... uh... do you want me to leave?" he asked uncertainly.
Lizzie smiled a bit at him. "No... it'd be great to have the company," she answered shyly. Good answer, she thought, as she watched the soft answering smile on Gordo's face. Turning and walking back to her couch, she sat down and picked up her book again while Gordo took a seat at the other end of the couch. Yes, she thought to herself, things could go back to normal between her and Gordo. Things wouldn't change at all.
~*~
An hour or so later, Lizzie and Gordo were still sitting on the couch in comfortable silence while Lizzie did her homework; the only interruption was she and Gordo chatting occasionally. After a particularly long silence, Lizzie sighed loudly in frustration and set her book down with a thump on the coffee table in front of her.
"*Why* is biology so hard?" she whined half-heartedly.
"Come on," Gordo said encouragingly, "it's not that hard. You can do it, no sweat."
Lizzie looked at him for a second and then rolled her eyes. "Maybe *you* could do it no sweat, seeing as you're so smart and all, but the rest of us mere mortals have a hard time with figuring this stuff out," she grumbled.
Gordo simply laughed. "Come on, Lizzie. You're certainly not stupid, and you *can* do this." Lizzie continued to look at him incredulously. "Look, do you want me to help you with your homework?" he volunteered.
Lizzie smiled at him. "Yes, *please*," she said, nodding her head vigorously, then laughing a bit. Gordo laughed too, and scooted closer to her, bending his head so he could look at the book sitting in her lap.
"Now," he said, "what's the problem?" he finished, looking up at Lizzie just as she looked up at him. Suddenly, Gordo realized just how close he was to her, and how very much he wanted to kiss her. He watched as her eyes softened and she licked her bottom lip nervously, but didn't look away from him. This was it, Gordo thought, bending in closer to her. He was going to kiss her again, and maybe then they'd talk about why she'd started acting so weird... The thought ran through his brain as he closed his eyes and his lips were just about to touch hers, and...
::BRRRRRING::
"AHH!" Lizzie screamed in surprise, jumping back from Gordo and falling to the ground with a thud while Gordo fell backwards onto the couch.
::BRRRRRING::
Lizzie collected herself for a moment, then picked up the phone lying on the coffee table. "Hello?" she answered breathily, still trying to calm herself down. There was a pause, then, "Oh. Hi Bobby...."
~*~*~*~
Author's Note: I am so So SO sorry for the long wait. It was completely inexcusable. I realize this was the second chapter with a long wait, and in the previous chapter I promised not to let it happen again. Er... we see how well that worked out. ::sigh:: My life is stabilizing again, and I finally figured out where this story is going again, so hopefully I'll be able to upkeep that promise from now on. I'm starting on the next chapter right after I post this, so it should be out in a couple days or so, this just seemed like a really good stopping point. Again, you guys are all wonderful and I am so sorry you had to wait for so long! :) If you feel so inclined, please leave a review because I still think they're wonderful!