So here's Chapter 10; I know, it's very short, but I did add 2 chapters in one day! Please R&R... I love it!

I do not own Lizzie McGuire. I would be happy if I did though! That would be SO cool! Especially Gordo- he's adorable!!!

Chapter 10

Smoothie Stimulation

Lizzie and Miranda had decided to take a little break from writing lyrics and go to The Digital Bean to get a smoothie. Actually, Lizzie decided to take a break, Miranda had already finished hers.

Animated Lizzie: "Oh I just hope we don't run into Gordo here!"

After they ordered their smoothies they sat down at a table and waited.

"I definitely need some smoothie stimulation," Lizzie joked. "I am so bad at writing what I feel."

"It's okay, I'll help you," Miranda assured her. "And don't worry, like I said, it'll come to you."

"Thanks."

"So is there anything like confusing going on or something upsetting?" Miranda asked. "Emotional stuff really works."

"No," Lizzie lied again while looking down at the table.

"Lizzie McGuire, you are a horrible liar," Miranda said.

Animated Lizzie: "Miranda's right, I am a horrible liar, and I hate keeping things from her. I'm just afraid she'll freak if I tell her the truth."

Just then the waiter brought their smoothies to them. Or who they thought was the waiter. Lizzie looked up just in time for her eyes to meet Gordo's.

Animated Lizzie: "I have the worst luck."

"Hey guys what's up?" he asked them cheerfully as he pulled up a chair and joined them at the table.

"Not much," Miranda said, "Just taking a break from working on our lyrics. Actually, I'm finished, but Lizzie's a little stuck."

Lizzie looked away from Gordo and blushed a little. She didn't want to, but she couldn't help it.

Gordo smirked, "Well that's okay, you'll get it McGuire. Just give it some time." He looked up at her and they shared a moment.

"That's what I've been trying to tell her," Miranda said, noticing the glances they were passing.

Animated Lizzie: "Okay Lizzie, get a hold of yourself. You're just falling for him again. We'd better get out of here quick!"

"Sorry Gordo, but we've got to go. I have to have these lyrics finished by tomorrow so we can practice for the auditions on Friday!" Lizzie said as she grabbed Miranda's arm to drag her out of there.

"When's the next practice?" Gordo shouted as the girls were headed out the door. "Remember my documentary?"

"It's Monday!" Miranda stooped in the doorway and shouted back. Just then Lizzie grabbed her arm again and pulled her out of their favorite hangout.

Gordo Thoughts: "And I thought I actually had a chance. For a smart guy, I sure do get a lot of things wrong."

The girls are walking back to Lizzie's from The Digital Bean...

"Lizzie what is wrong?" Miranda asked. "Be honest. You can tell me."

"Okay, I'll tell you, but only if you promise not to freak out."

"Promise," Miranda said.

On the way back to Lizzie's she explained everything that happened in Rome; the kiss and all. She told Miranda all the feelings she was having for Gordo and all the confusion. She even told her about the night before and that they almost kissed but that Matt stopped it, and that Gordo said he didn't have those feelings for her.

Miranda stopped walking and just stared at Lizzie for a minute trying to take it all in. "Wait! Matt helped you!?" Miranda asked with astonishment.

"I know, it's weird, but I think he really wants me and Gordo to be together; he thinks of Gordo as a brother. The closest thing he's had to that is Fredo!" Lizzie responded.

"Yeah I know, it's just strange," Miranda added. "I'm sure he's planning some strategy against you."

"You're probably right," Lizzie admitted.

Animated Lizzie: "What was I thinking getting Matt involved?"

"But, nothing he does will hurt as much as being rejected by Gordo," Lizzie said. "Miranda, you aren't surprised at all?"

"Nope. I knew it all along," Miranda replied nonchalantly. "So have you told him how you feel?"

"No, what's the point? I'd just embarrass myself!"

"You never know," Miranda said. "Maybe Gordo was afraid Matt would tell you and he didn't want to ruin anything; kind of like you feel. Have you ever thought about it that way?"

"No not really," Lizzie said.

"You need to tell him Lizzie," Miranda insisted. "Wake up! It's been so obvious that he's had a crush on you forever. Did you see the way he looked at you just a minute ago? I thought he'd melt! I mean, he was definitely jealous of Ronny when ya'll dated, and remember when he was cast in Stan Jansen's documentary and I let it slip that you had a crush on him in the fourth grade? He was totally ecstatic about that; you could see it in his face. And picture day when he..."

"Okay Miranda, I get it," Lizzie interrupted her, "But then why wouldn't he just tell me? Plus, that was in middle school."

"Lizzie, he probably won't tell you for the same reason that you won't tell him. And middle school counts; those feelings will never disappear."

"Maybe you're right," Lizzie said. "I'm just afraid of messing things up. And what do you think about it? Wouldn't you feel weird around us if we were together?"

"No, just as long as ya'll aren't too lovey dovey around me. I've been waiting for ya'll to get together since forever!" Miranda replied.

Animated Lizzie: "I feel like this huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. At least if things don't work out so well with Gordo, I've always got Miranda to help me."

Lizzie reached over and gave Miranda a huge hug. "Thanks for being such a great friend," Lizzie said.

"You're welcome. Now; we've got to come up with a plan to let Gordo know how you feel, but not seem too obvious. And don't worry, you won't have to tell him directly," Miranda said.

"Do you have a plan?" Lizzie asked skeptically.

"Actually... I think I do!" Miranda said with a crafty smile on her face.

Hope you liked it! I know it was short! Please R&R! New chapter up soon!

Carrie