Chapter 8: An Oscar And A Date

Ever since Lizzie signed that contract, her relationship with Gordo and their careers only got better. Gordo and Lizzie made millions together. They were in movies, magazines, television shows, and plays. They were the biggest thing since... ever! They did everything together (except singing; Gordo couldn't sing for his life!).

Even after three years, Lizzie and Gordo were the hottest news in Hollywood. Collectively, they had received 7 Grammy Awards, 5 Emmy Awards, and 12 Oscars!

And those 12 Oscars were about to become 13... hopefully; It was Oscar night and Gordo had starred in the latest teen movie: Teenage Titanic. The movie was a modernized version of the Titanic story. Lizzie had recorded a pop-version remake of My Heart Will Go On for the movie which had won her 7th Grammy.

Lizzie was announcing the winner for best actor. Everyone waited anxiously as she read off the list of nominees.

"The nominees are...David Lundy—We Be" (applause) "...Ronald Randal—Fastidious" (applause) "... David Gordon—Teenage Titanic" (lots of applause) "...Patrick Pending—Darkness at the End of the Tunnel." (applause) "...and the Oscar goes to... David... Gordon—Teenage Titanic!"

There was incredible applause that seemed to go on for ever as Gordo ran up onto the stage. Before he did anything else, he put his arm around Lizzie's waist and pressed his lips to hers. They kissed for several seconds and a few whistles came from the audience. They finally broke apart and Lizzie laughed. She looked at the audience with a big smile on her face, gave Gordo another quick kiss, and walked off the stage. Gordo held the Oscar in his hands, waiting for the applause to die down. Finally it did and he said:

"Well... wow... um, I'd like to thank the studio, and of coarse everyone at the studio. I'd also like to mention my parents, they, uh, they've always been there when I needed them. I want to thank all of my friends back home who supported me and continue to support me, especially Miranda Sanchez who pushed me to be in this movie. I especially want to thank Ricky Simpson, my agent. Rick, you're the best! Most of all, though, I want to thank my girlfriend whom I'm sure you all know about, Lizzie. I love you, Lizzie."

There was applause as Lizzie came back on the stage, kissed him, said, "I love you, too.", and escorted him off of the stage.

Later that evening, after The Academy Awards was over, everyone was leaving.

"Hey, Gordon, McGuire," Gordo agent called, "do you guys need a ride someplace?"

"No thanks." Gordo said as Lizzie put her hands around his arm. "We have a date to go on."

They walked on the beach together. It was about midnight, so their surroundings were flooded with moonlight. Lizzie hugged Gordo as they walked and he hugged her back. She was holding a balloon from an after-Oscars-party and it kept getting in Gordo's face, so he popped it.

"Hey, Gordo, you popped my balloon!"

"Sorry, but it was a little annoying."

"Oh, that's okay." she kissed his cheek and they continued walking.

"...Actually Lizzie, that's not all I'm going to pop tonight."

"...Oh my God..." she stopped walking and looked at him. "Gordo..."

He let go of her and got down on one knee. He brought out a small box from his pocket. Lizzie didn't know whether to cry or to smile. She ended up crying with a smile on her face. Several paparazzi popped out of nowhere, took their picture, and disappeared. Gordo opened the box to reveal a beautiful ring with I love you written in diamonds on it.

"Lizzie McGuire, I love you. Will you marry me?"

"Yes Gordo. Yes I will!"

He slipped the ring on her finger and got up. He put his arms around her waist and she placed her hands on his chest. They smiled at each other.

"I love you so much, Gordo. Give me a kiss!"

Just before he kissed her, he whispered in her ear:

"Do you want fries with that?"

THE END