Chapter 2: School Days
Jo McGuire, after tearfully informing her daughter that she would be leaving town on business, dropped her daughter off at school. While Jo hated to leave Lizzie during such at such an inopportune time, her work had informed her that due to the nature of the business trip that she simply could not cancel at this late date. Since her father's passing Jo was the only one that was around that could support them. She had earned a degree in business before she married and had her family, now she had to actually use her skills in the real world. A world that while it understood Jo and Lizzie were going through an incredible hardship did not stop for them and their grief.
After half an hour of arguing with her boss over the situation before Lizzie awoke, Jo made arrangements with the Gordon's for Lizzie to stay with them. Jo didn't like the idea of Lizzie being alone in their house, even if she would have police protection, a fact that Roberta Gordon readily agreed with.
When Lizzie awoke her mother explained the situation and apologized profusely for having to leave. Lizzie completely understood and didn't offer any resistance to her mother's wishes. The only thing that confused her was that she was to stay with the Gordon's instead of the Sanchez's. Not that Lizzie was really complaining, but she couldn't figure out why her mother was send her there instead of her best girl-friends home.
Lizzie just brushed the thought aside as she gave her mom a kiss on the cheek, and received one in return. She then hugged the older woman and upon exiting the car watched as her mother drove off, destination.. Airport. She turned and looked at Hillridge High School. It was her senior year, and while school had been in session for two whole months she suddenly felt like she did her freshman year. She had managed to survive almost four whole years at this school with out embarrassing herself, due mainly to the fact that her Roman holiday was public knowledge so she was still considered 'cool'. Still after the events of the past year she suddenly wished it was her freshman year. That would mean that her father and brother would still be alive.
"Lizzie." Miranda said running up and hugging her friend. "Why didn't you call me last night, I had to hear about it on the radio? The R-A-D-I-O." Her best friend emphasized.
Lizzie had been so distraught after the phone call that she completely forgot to tell her friends that she was ok. She looked at her watch and realizing the time. Without answering her first best friend she began counting down till her other best friend would arrive and begin his tirade.
"5, 4, 3, 2.. And"
"Lizzie!" An irritated David Gordon called out. Lizzie held up her hand to him, motioned for him to stand next to Miranda, took a deep breath, and gave the two a blow-by-blow description of the events of the previous night, and an apology for not informing them sooner. Gordo and Miranda likewise apologized. They had been so worried once the word got out that they forgot the simple fact that Lizzie must have been out of her mind with fear. Not to mention how her mother must be feeling as well.
"So, you ready for our sleep over?" Gordo asked in a playful tone.
"Oh yes." Lizzie nodded enthusiastically. "I cannot be in that big empty house by myself. I simply refuse to." Lizzie stated. "That and my mommy won't let me."
This caused the trio of friends to laugh quite hard. When they managed to catch their breaths, and their complexion returned to normal something occurred to the brains of the bunch.
"Miranda, why is it that she's staying with me and not you?" Gordo asked his other best friend.
Miranda didn't look at her friends, instead she adjusted her backpack, tilted her head towards the school and said, "Ummm, I think that's the bell, we should be getting to class."
Miranda then darted off to class. Lizzie and Gordo just looked at one another and followed the Hispanic girl. The trio had different first periods but their lockers were located relatively close to one another. Miranda was already closing her locker and darting down the hall before Lizzie and Gordo had even finished entering their locker combinations.
The day went by like any other day; save for the looks that Lizzie received as she walked through the hallways. Everyone seemed to be whispering and shooting glances her way. It was an eerie feeling, one that was seriously creeping out Lizzie. Her boyfriend chose that particular moment to pick her up off her feet and give her a hug. Lizzie was on the verge of panicking until she heard Ronny say hello and then followed the greeting with a quick kiss on the cheek. Lizzie, upon being returned the to floor, gave him a quick kiss on the lips and then proceeded to look at her boyfriends injured hand. Ronny's hand was bandaged, and it needed several stitches, but like any manly man simply shrugged it off and went about it like it was nothing.
"So, how's everyone treating you today?" Ronny inquired.
"If by everyone you mean the student body then they're just glaring at me and whispering. If by everyone you mean Kate and the In-Crowd they've been oddly silent." Lizzie replied.
Since the class trip to Rome, Lizzie McGuire and Kate Sanders had come to some kind of informal truce. The two rarely spoke to each other but when they did they were very civil, on might almost say they could be friends, not that anyone would say that. The rest Kate's clique continued to snipe at those they felt were their inferiors, name Gordo and Miranda. They did however pretty much leave Lizzie alone, as well as her close friends when they were with her. Lizzie's popularity, while not in the same category as them, was enough that should they make the wrong comment, they might find themselves at ends with a large number of students, particularly those that were fans of Lizzie's singing.
It was common knowledge that Lizzie McGuire now had friends in the music industry, mainly one hugely popular in the United States, Isabella Parigi. Since she saved Isabella's career, that the girl's former singing partner was trying to destroy, the two had become very close friends. Anytime Isabella was in town Lizzie was always seen in her company, as the photographs that ended up in tabloids and newspapers showed. Still whenever they were out of earshot of their classmates Claire and Brooke took great pleasure in ridiculing Lizzie. Claire took pot shots at the girl out of petty jealousy, while Brooke did it because she was jealous of Lizzie's closeness to her ex-boyfriend David, a boy she was still crushing on.
At that moment David Gordon appeared before the couple, gasping for air, as he clutched what looked like a school newspaper in his hand.
"Lizzie, this just found its way into my hands. Someone used the school equipment last night and ran tons of these." Gordo informed Lizzie and Ronny. Taking the paper Lizzie unrolled it and the cover story made her ill.
Attack at the McGuire's, Innocent Injured
It seems that the McGuire's continue to have bad luck these days. Not
one month after Mathew McGuire [15] and his girlfriend Melina Bianco
[15] were discovered dead in the Bianco family garage Lizzie McGuire
herself came under Attack by an unknown assailant. Ronny Jacobs [18],
Her boyfriend of two years was stabbed in the hand defending Lizzie.
Had the attack on Lizzie been successful she would have been the third
McGuire killed in less than a year. Samuel McGuire, father of two was
found dead on Halloween one year ago. His killer, one Emmanuelle
Jordan, a woman to whom it is alleged Mr. McGuire once had a
relationship with, was executed a month ago after her final appeal was
denied.
Reports indicate that Lizzie's attacker was garbed in a black cloak
with a white "Ghost Face" style Halloween mask. Personally I would
find this very hard to believe but one Ronny Jacobs confirms the
story. The police are currently protecting young Ms. McGuire while
they search for her attacker.
Gordo watched Lizzie's expression change from the once pseudo-happy face to a look of utter horror. Whoever printed this was being incredibly insensitive to a girl who was already a nervous wreak. Not to mention a girl that was feeling guilty that her boyfriend was injured while trying to protect her.
Miranda was jogging up towards the group clutching a newspaper in her hand. She noticed that Lizzie already had one in her hand and immediately grabbed it. Miranda tore the two up and tossed the remains in a nearby trash receptacle. "Don't let this trash get to you Lizzie." Ordered Lizzie's best girl friend.
Lizzie nodded her head in agreement and had almost recomposed herself before Ms. Ungermeyer appeared.
"I hate to break up your little get together here but you all should be heading to class. Ms. Sanchez, here are your transcripts, please do not lose these again." The short, yet scary looking principal ordered. Miranda nodded her head at the short older woman.
"Miranda," Lizzie said but before she could ask her question Gordo answered Lizzie's question with a question of his own.
"When are you moving?"
Jo McGuire, after tearfully informing her daughter that she would be leaving town on business, dropped her daughter off at school. While Jo hated to leave Lizzie during such at such an inopportune time, her work had informed her that due to the nature of the business trip that she simply could not cancel at this late date. Since her father's passing Jo was the only one that was around that could support them. She had earned a degree in business before she married and had her family, now she had to actually use her skills in the real world. A world that while it understood Jo and Lizzie were going through an incredible hardship did not stop for them and their grief.
After half an hour of arguing with her boss over the situation before Lizzie awoke, Jo made arrangements with the Gordon's for Lizzie to stay with them. Jo didn't like the idea of Lizzie being alone in their house, even if she would have police protection, a fact that Roberta Gordon readily agreed with.
When Lizzie awoke her mother explained the situation and apologized profusely for having to leave. Lizzie completely understood and didn't offer any resistance to her mother's wishes. The only thing that confused her was that she was to stay with the Gordon's instead of the Sanchez's. Not that Lizzie was really complaining, but she couldn't figure out why her mother was send her there instead of her best girl-friends home.
Lizzie just brushed the thought aside as she gave her mom a kiss on the cheek, and received one in return. She then hugged the older woman and upon exiting the car watched as her mother drove off, destination.. Airport. She turned and looked at Hillridge High School. It was her senior year, and while school had been in session for two whole months she suddenly felt like she did her freshman year. She had managed to survive almost four whole years at this school with out embarrassing herself, due mainly to the fact that her Roman holiday was public knowledge so she was still considered 'cool'. Still after the events of the past year she suddenly wished it was her freshman year. That would mean that her father and brother would still be alive.
"Lizzie." Miranda said running up and hugging her friend. "Why didn't you call me last night, I had to hear about it on the radio? The R-A-D-I-O." Her best friend emphasized.
Lizzie had been so distraught after the phone call that she completely forgot to tell her friends that she was ok. She looked at her watch and realizing the time. Without answering her first best friend she began counting down till her other best friend would arrive and begin his tirade.
"5, 4, 3, 2.. And"
"Lizzie!" An irritated David Gordon called out. Lizzie held up her hand to him, motioned for him to stand next to Miranda, took a deep breath, and gave the two a blow-by-blow description of the events of the previous night, and an apology for not informing them sooner. Gordo and Miranda likewise apologized. They had been so worried once the word got out that they forgot the simple fact that Lizzie must have been out of her mind with fear. Not to mention how her mother must be feeling as well.
"So, you ready for our sleep over?" Gordo asked in a playful tone.
"Oh yes." Lizzie nodded enthusiastically. "I cannot be in that big empty house by myself. I simply refuse to." Lizzie stated. "That and my mommy won't let me."
This caused the trio of friends to laugh quite hard. When they managed to catch their breaths, and their complexion returned to normal something occurred to the brains of the bunch.
"Miranda, why is it that she's staying with me and not you?" Gordo asked his other best friend.
Miranda didn't look at her friends, instead she adjusted her backpack, tilted her head towards the school and said, "Ummm, I think that's the bell, we should be getting to class."
Miranda then darted off to class. Lizzie and Gordo just looked at one another and followed the Hispanic girl. The trio had different first periods but their lockers were located relatively close to one another. Miranda was already closing her locker and darting down the hall before Lizzie and Gordo had even finished entering their locker combinations.
The day went by like any other day; save for the looks that Lizzie received as she walked through the hallways. Everyone seemed to be whispering and shooting glances her way. It was an eerie feeling, one that was seriously creeping out Lizzie. Her boyfriend chose that particular moment to pick her up off her feet and give her a hug. Lizzie was on the verge of panicking until she heard Ronny say hello and then followed the greeting with a quick kiss on the cheek. Lizzie, upon being returned the to floor, gave him a quick kiss on the lips and then proceeded to look at her boyfriends injured hand. Ronny's hand was bandaged, and it needed several stitches, but like any manly man simply shrugged it off and went about it like it was nothing.
"So, how's everyone treating you today?" Ronny inquired.
"If by everyone you mean the student body then they're just glaring at me and whispering. If by everyone you mean Kate and the In-Crowd they've been oddly silent." Lizzie replied.
Since the class trip to Rome, Lizzie McGuire and Kate Sanders had come to some kind of informal truce. The two rarely spoke to each other but when they did they were very civil, on might almost say they could be friends, not that anyone would say that. The rest Kate's clique continued to snipe at those they felt were their inferiors, name Gordo and Miranda. They did however pretty much leave Lizzie alone, as well as her close friends when they were with her. Lizzie's popularity, while not in the same category as them, was enough that should they make the wrong comment, they might find themselves at ends with a large number of students, particularly those that were fans of Lizzie's singing.
It was common knowledge that Lizzie McGuire now had friends in the music industry, mainly one hugely popular in the United States, Isabella Parigi. Since she saved Isabella's career, that the girl's former singing partner was trying to destroy, the two had become very close friends. Anytime Isabella was in town Lizzie was always seen in her company, as the photographs that ended up in tabloids and newspapers showed. Still whenever they were out of earshot of their classmates Claire and Brooke took great pleasure in ridiculing Lizzie. Claire took pot shots at the girl out of petty jealousy, while Brooke did it because she was jealous of Lizzie's closeness to her ex-boyfriend David, a boy she was still crushing on.
At that moment David Gordon appeared before the couple, gasping for air, as he clutched what looked like a school newspaper in his hand.
"Lizzie, this just found its way into my hands. Someone used the school equipment last night and ran tons of these." Gordo informed Lizzie and Ronny. Taking the paper Lizzie unrolled it and the cover story made her ill.
Attack at the McGuire's, Innocent Injured
It seems that the McGuire's continue to have bad luck these days. Not
one month after Mathew McGuire [15] and his girlfriend Melina Bianco
[15] were discovered dead in the Bianco family garage Lizzie McGuire
herself came under Attack by an unknown assailant. Ronny Jacobs [18],
Her boyfriend of two years was stabbed in the hand defending Lizzie.
Had the attack on Lizzie been successful she would have been the third
McGuire killed in less than a year. Samuel McGuire, father of two was
found dead on Halloween one year ago. His killer, one Emmanuelle
Jordan, a woman to whom it is alleged Mr. McGuire once had a
relationship with, was executed a month ago after her final appeal was
denied.
Reports indicate that Lizzie's attacker was garbed in a black cloak
with a white "Ghost Face" style Halloween mask. Personally I would
find this very hard to believe but one Ronny Jacobs confirms the
story. The police are currently protecting young Ms. McGuire while
they search for her attacker.
Gordo watched Lizzie's expression change from the once pseudo-happy face to a look of utter horror. Whoever printed this was being incredibly insensitive to a girl who was already a nervous wreak. Not to mention a girl that was feeling guilty that her boyfriend was injured while trying to protect her.
Miranda was jogging up towards the group clutching a newspaper in her hand. She noticed that Lizzie already had one in her hand and immediately grabbed it. Miranda tore the two up and tossed the remains in a nearby trash receptacle. "Don't let this trash get to you Lizzie." Ordered Lizzie's best girl friend.
Lizzie nodded her head in agreement and had almost recomposed herself before Ms. Ungermeyer appeared.
"I hate to break up your little get together here but you all should be heading to class. Ms. Sanchez, here are your transcripts, please do not lose these again." The short, yet scary looking principal ordered. Miranda nodded her head at the short older woman.
"Miranda," Lizzie said but before she could ask her question Gordo answered Lizzie's question with a question of his own.
"When are you moving?"