A/N: This chapter is very short, it is just like an intro to the story. The next chapters will be a lot longer! And the horizontal line break is not working, so luckily this chapter is all in one scene!

I do not own Lizzie McGuire or any of the characters. I do wish I owned Adam Lamberg (Gordo) though!!!

Holiday In Hillridge

Chapter 1: Announcements

Lizzie McGuire, along with her two best friends Miranda Sanchez, and David "Gordo" Gordan, sat in their homeroom history class waiting for the announcements.

As soon as Lizzie opened her mouth to speak to her friends, they heard the screeching sound of the school's PA system. Miranda plugged her ears with her fingers. Gordo had a startled look on his face.

"Lawrence Tudgeman III here with your morning announcements..."

"Must he always start the announcements that way?" Miranda asked irritated.

"Hey I'd rather hear Tudgeman's voice over the intercom any day than Kate's," Lizzie said.

"And now here is a very important announcement from the head of Hillridge High's Dance Committee..."

Animated Lizzie: "Oh no! Guess I spoke too soon!"

"Good morning Hillridge High! This is Kate Sanders, your dance committee head. I am so excited to tell you all about our upcoming Winter Dance..."

Animated Lizzie: "Why does Kate get to be in charge of the entire school? It's not just middle school anymore, we're freshman, and she's still the queen of the campus. Life is so unfair!"

"Not another dance," Gordo mumbled. He hated dances.

"Alright!" Miranda screeched. "This is gonna be awesome!"

"Yeah, if we can get any dates," Lizzie said.

"Well, I'll go with Ethan Craft and you can.. go with Gordo," Miranda joked.

"Very funny," Gordo replied.

"You don't want to go with me?" Lizzie asked, pretending to be heartbroken.

"It's not that," Gordo blushed, "but I'm not going."

Gordo Thoughts: "Believe me, if I were to go to this dance, you would be the only one I would want to go with. Wait! Stop it Gordo! She's just your friend."

"But you have to go!" Lizzie cried. "Everyone's going to be there!"

"So?" Gordo asked.

Animated Lizzie: "Oh yeah, that angle won't work with Gordo. Hmmm..."

"So! We're the three amigos! We have to stick together!" Lizzie spat.

"Even if we have dates?" Miranda asked sarcastically.

"Even if we have dates!" Lizzie responded. "C'mon Gordo, it wouldn't be any fun without you there."

"I'm not fun?" Miranda asked offended.

"You are," Lizzie said as she shot her a look of help, "But it won't be as much fun without him there. Right Miranda?"

"You're totally right Lizzie," Miranda agreed. Lizzie shot her back a smile.

"I don't know, I'll have to think about it," Gordo retorted.

"Well, you'd better," Lizzie threatened.

"Or what?" Gordo questioned.

"Well, I don't know, but you'd better!" Lizzie said.

Gordo just laughed. "Lizzie, you've never been good at comebacks."

"I know that," Lizzie admitted.

"There will be voting at the dance for Snow King and Queen," Kate's voice was still pouring throughout the school, emphasizing the word "Queen."

"Great! Wonder who'll win that?!" Miranda said bitterly.

"Ethan and Kate no doubt. Maybe Claire, but probably Kate," Lizzie replied.

"As always," Gordo added.

Gordo Thoughts: "Not that I'd like to win or anything; it'd just be nice to see a change."

By then their teacher was giving instructions for their next assignment, so Lizzie turned around to pay attention. She couldn't help but grin just a little though about the thought that Gordo was right behind her.

Animated Lizzie: "I am going to get him to that dance, and I am going to tell him how I feel! Miranda already knows, and he should from that kiss in Rome, but I swear that boy is totally clueless!"

Hey guys! Sorry this chapter was short; this is going to be a fairly short fan fic since the holidays are coming up. I'm looking at about 11 chapters, but this story will either be done by Christmas, or New Year's at the latest! I will update ASAP! Hope you enjoy! Please R&R- I love hearing from everyone!

Carrie