[: Author's Note :]
This chapter would have been posted earlier, but my phone line was disconnected. I'm so sorry! But they're up now!
WARNING: This chapter refers to a few snippets from 'The Lizzie McGuire Movie.' So if you haven't seen it, read at your own risk! I don't think it will spoil anything, though.. If it does, I'm sorry!
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[: Gordo's P.O.V :]
Saved by the bell. I immediately gathered up my backpack, which was already packed up minutes ahead of time.. I just wanted to get to Lizzie.
Right when I saw my friends, I could tell that something had happened.. Lizzie's expression was blended of a few emotions. Being able to read her easily after so many years, I could see shock, panic, and sorrow painted on her face. Miranda, of course, was slightly harder to read, but I could tell that she was in shock like Lizzie was. I frowned in worry and kept up a more hurried pace..
When we met in the middle of our paths, I asked abruptly, "Lizzie, I have known you all my life and believe me when I say this, I know when something is wrong.. You look like you've seen a ghost. What happened?"
Lizzie wouldn't speak to me.. She just stared at the floor.
I looked to Miranda for help; I was beginning to get really worried now. Miranda shrugged her shoulders as she replied, "Oh, it was no ghost, Gordo.. Just Ronnie Jacobs."
I felt my face go ashen. Ronnie Jacobs? As in the guy that I envied for being Lizzie's boyfriend? The guy who kissed her.. I knew he would come into the picture again. Right when I was ultimately realizing my feelings for Lizzie, especially after our trip to Rome, Ronnie has to be in the only class I can't be with her in.
We all silently walked together down the halls, on our way home..
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When we neared our houses, I gave Miranda a look and she knew what it meant. She smiled and said, "Well, I'll talk to you guys later.."
She gave a halfhearted wave and shot a look back that I knew was telling me that this might be my chance.. Miranda then walked off, leaving me to walk Lizzie to her door.
We came to it soon enough, being right next-door to Miranda. However, Lizzie didn't show any intentions of going inside just yet. She just put her backpack next to the door sat on her porch swing, swinging slowly back and forth. Maybe this WAS my chance!
I put my backpack next to hers and flopped down next to her. I could smell the scented soap she used.. Cucumber-melon. After Rome, I had made it my duty to find out what it had been.
I had to break this silence.. Putting my hand on one of hers, I said softly, "Lizzie.. It'll be okay. Seeing him might bring back some tough memories, but always remember that he is the unlucky one because he dumped you."
Her hazel eyes were glazed with water when she looked up at me. "Gordo, you're such a good friend.." She brought me into an embrace and though I was smiling, I remembered those words from long ago, when Ronnie had first broken up with her..
A good friend. Was a friend all I'd ever be to her? No. I wouldn't give up this easily. I've loved this girl all my life. I have to keep trying!
When she pulled away, I saw the fresh tears on her cheeks and I leaned forward to brush them away. I felt her shiver slightly when I touched her face and my heart leapt at her nervousness. Maybe she did like me. Or maybe she just didn't want to get hurt again..
I chanced this moment of closeness and put my arm around her shoulders. I dared a whisper, shattering the silence, "Are you cold?"
She smiled amidst her tears and whispered back, "Not any more.."
Then she tilted her head and moved closer..
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[: Lizzie's P.O.V :]
Just before our lips could meet, I heard the front door open and the two of us leapt apart quickly. I knew I had to look pink in the face, but I looked at the intruder full-on.
My mom smiled at us, obviously not having seen us attempting a kiss. "Hey, kids! I thought I heard you two talking out here.. How was your first day of high school?"
Knowing that this was going to be one of those moments that my mom would remember her 'little baby growing up,' I merely said, "Good.. Where's Matt and Dad?"
She didn't seem to notice the change of subject and said, "Well, Matt is over at Lanny's and your father is out in the back painting a lawn gnome." She then seemed a little confused, but continued, "Hmm.. Would you guys like me to whip up some brownies and milk?"
I looked at Gordo.. He glanced back, but seemed to be avoiding my gaze. He shrugged and said, "No, thank you, Mrs. McGuire.. I have this thing I have to do. Maybe another time?"
She smiled and nodded. Gordo then grabbed his backpack, waved slightly, and walked off home. I looked down at my shoes and I felt that motherly air starting to gather.. Quickly jumping up and grabbing my backpack, I said, "I just remembered something I have to do!"
I then ran past her, through the door and towards the stairs.
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[: Narrator's P.O.V :]
The first few weeks of school flew by. The three amigos were as close as ever and yet there was some tension between Gordo and Lizzie..
So far, they had kissed only once and that was in Rome, but that kiss had never been mentioned after that.. Now, the memories of it had been brought back when they almost chanced another. That, too, had never been mentioned again.
Lizzie finally got more comfortable with Ronnie being in her sixth period class. She talked to him a few more times and though she tried not to think it, he seemed very attracted to her. Even more so than when she was his girlfriend..
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[: Author's Note :]
Bwahahahaha.. I am so evil. I have the next few chapters all ready for posting, but you're going to have to review, review, review to get them up! I have them all ready, but I need something to perk me up..
This chapter would have been posted earlier, but my phone line was disconnected. I'm so sorry! But they're up now!
WARNING: This chapter refers to a few snippets from 'The Lizzie McGuire Movie.' So if you haven't seen it, read at your own risk! I don't think it will spoil anything, though.. If it does, I'm sorry!
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[: Gordo's P.O.V :]
Saved by the bell. I immediately gathered up my backpack, which was already packed up minutes ahead of time.. I just wanted to get to Lizzie.
Right when I saw my friends, I could tell that something had happened.. Lizzie's expression was blended of a few emotions. Being able to read her easily after so many years, I could see shock, panic, and sorrow painted on her face. Miranda, of course, was slightly harder to read, but I could tell that she was in shock like Lizzie was. I frowned in worry and kept up a more hurried pace..
When we met in the middle of our paths, I asked abruptly, "Lizzie, I have known you all my life and believe me when I say this, I know when something is wrong.. You look like you've seen a ghost. What happened?"
Lizzie wouldn't speak to me.. She just stared at the floor.
I looked to Miranda for help; I was beginning to get really worried now. Miranda shrugged her shoulders as she replied, "Oh, it was no ghost, Gordo.. Just Ronnie Jacobs."
I felt my face go ashen. Ronnie Jacobs? As in the guy that I envied for being Lizzie's boyfriend? The guy who kissed her.. I knew he would come into the picture again. Right when I was ultimately realizing my feelings for Lizzie, especially after our trip to Rome, Ronnie has to be in the only class I can't be with her in.
We all silently walked together down the halls, on our way home..
- -
When we neared our houses, I gave Miranda a look and she knew what it meant. She smiled and said, "Well, I'll talk to you guys later.."
She gave a halfhearted wave and shot a look back that I knew was telling me that this might be my chance.. Miranda then walked off, leaving me to walk Lizzie to her door.
We came to it soon enough, being right next-door to Miranda. However, Lizzie didn't show any intentions of going inside just yet. She just put her backpack next to the door sat on her porch swing, swinging slowly back and forth. Maybe this WAS my chance!
I put my backpack next to hers and flopped down next to her. I could smell the scented soap she used.. Cucumber-melon. After Rome, I had made it my duty to find out what it had been.
I had to break this silence.. Putting my hand on one of hers, I said softly, "Lizzie.. It'll be okay. Seeing him might bring back some tough memories, but always remember that he is the unlucky one because he dumped you."
Her hazel eyes were glazed with water when she looked up at me. "Gordo, you're such a good friend.." She brought me into an embrace and though I was smiling, I remembered those words from long ago, when Ronnie had first broken up with her..
A good friend. Was a friend all I'd ever be to her? No. I wouldn't give up this easily. I've loved this girl all my life. I have to keep trying!
When she pulled away, I saw the fresh tears on her cheeks and I leaned forward to brush them away. I felt her shiver slightly when I touched her face and my heart leapt at her nervousness. Maybe she did like me. Or maybe she just didn't want to get hurt again..
I chanced this moment of closeness and put my arm around her shoulders. I dared a whisper, shattering the silence, "Are you cold?"
She smiled amidst her tears and whispered back, "Not any more.."
Then she tilted her head and moved closer..
- -
[: Lizzie's P.O.V :]
Just before our lips could meet, I heard the front door open and the two of us leapt apart quickly. I knew I had to look pink in the face, but I looked at the intruder full-on.
My mom smiled at us, obviously not having seen us attempting a kiss. "Hey, kids! I thought I heard you two talking out here.. How was your first day of high school?"
Knowing that this was going to be one of those moments that my mom would remember her 'little baby growing up,' I merely said, "Good.. Where's Matt and Dad?"
She didn't seem to notice the change of subject and said, "Well, Matt is over at Lanny's and your father is out in the back painting a lawn gnome." She then seemed a little confused, but continued, "Hmm.. Would you guys like me to whip up some brownies and milk?"
I looked at Gordo.. He glanced back, but seemed to be avoiding my gaze. He shrugged and said, "No, thank you, Mrs. McGuire.. I have this thing I have to do. Maybe another time?"
She smiled and nodded. Gordo then grabbed his backpack, waved slightly, and walked off home. I looked down at my shoes and I felt that motherly air starting to gather.. Quickly jumping up and grabbing my backpack, I said, "I just remembered something I have to do!"
I then ran past her, through the door and towards the stairs.
- -
[: Narrator's P.O.V :]
The first few weeks of school flew by. The three amigos were as close as ever and yet there was some tension between Gordo and Lizzie..
So far, they had kissed only once and that was in Rome, but that kiss had never been mentioned after that.. Now, the memories of it had been brought back when they almost chanced another. That, too, had never been mentioned again.
Lizzie finally got more comfortable with Ronnie being in her sixth period class. She talked to him a few more times and though she tried not to think it, he seemed very attracted to her. Even more so than when she was his girlfriend..
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[: Author's Note :]
Bwahahahaha.. I am so evil. I have the next few chapters all ready for posting, but you're going to have to review, review, review to get them up! I have them all ready, but I need something to perk me up..