A/N: To answer apple-frreak's question, probably not. It is nice to know that people like your story and everything but what makes me update the fastest is having time to write.

I am featuring Amy and Chris in this chapter, though, so enjoy---they will develop more and become more three-dimensional later.

Now, I have a lot of time and will work on all of my stories before Christmas, and they should all be updated by then. If not, send me angry e-mails. That should do the trick.

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Lizzie McGuire.

Chapter Six

Homecoming Night Part One

Gordo surprised Lizzie by taking her to a nicer, more upscale restaurant. Lizzie was expecting that they would go someplace like Subway for a quick bite to eat, but when they pulled into Marco's, the fancy 5-star restaurant, Lizzie didn't know what to think.

"Gordo," she started, looking at Gordo as he opened the door for her and someone else parked the car, "Gordo, what is this?"

Gordo blushed as he smiled, "Well, I figured I have missed so many of these things, this would make up for all the money I saved."

"Gordo, you didn't have to do this," she said.

"I know," Gordo said, "and I probably wouldn't if I didn't want to make this a night to remember."

Lizzie smiled, "Well, I will try my best to live up to that expectation."

Gordo nodded his head, "I wouldn't worry too much if I were you," he said, taking her hand into his and lifting it up to kiss it, "because as far as I'm concerned, just being able to experience all of this with you has already made it memorable."

Lizzie blushed, "Thank you."

"Ready to go inside?"

"Sure," Lizzie said and they walked into the restaurant and took their seats.

Gordo was very cordial and treated Lizzie like a lady as they sat and talked that evening. The topics of discussion varied from annoying siblings to classes to college to just about a little of everything, but the topic that most amused Lizzie was talking about Gordo.

"Really, Gordo," Lizzie said, "I still don't understand why you didn't graduate when you had the chance. I mean, I love you and Miranda, but as soon as I graduate, I plan on leaving this town for college as soon as possible."

Gordo shook his head, "You will probably never understand the decision I had to make until you get there. I guess what it came down to was whether or not I wanted to look back and have possible regrets. As it turned out, I figured I had already lost so many chances in high school that I had too many regrets."

Lizzie nodded her head, "So it really was a thought out process," she said and she smiled, "I am glad you decided to stay."

Gordo smiled back, "Good. Otherwise, I would have no reason to stay."

Lizzie laughed a little at that comment, "What do you mean by that?"

Gordo sat back and sighed, "One of the main reasons that made me decide to stay was because I knew I would miss you. I wanted to have this year as a sort of year to catch up on what I missed out with you and Miranda and everyone. I told you that we would stick together, and by leaving without you I would be breaking a promise."

Lizzie smiled and looked into Gordo's eyes, "Wow. You are really something, you know. When was it that you realized all of this? Over the summer? Last spring?"

Gordo laughed as he picked up his drink, which was a Coke, "Actually, it all started a while ago, when I was visiting an out of state college. There I met this guy, Trent, who was twenty and had just graduated college. You see, he was eleven when he started high school and started college when he was sixteen. He had plans on going back to school for four more years to get a doctorate in finance and he wanted to teach finance. He was twenty years old and knew exactly what he wanted to do in life, but on the other hand, I could tell he looked lonely. It was then that I realized that not only did I have no idea what I want to do in life, but I also don't want to grow up lonely. That guy was fourteen when he went to Prom, and I have never even been to Prom."

Lizzie nodded her head, but didn't say anything. What he said made sense to her, but she still was unclear about something.

"You look confused," Gordo noted.

Lizzie shrugged, "I am. I mean, what you said makes sense and everything, but if this is how you felt, how come you never went to prom last year or even talked to us until this year?"

Gordo shook his head, "I don't know. I guess I didn't know what to say. A part of me was ashamed that I worked so hard and I could get nothing in return."

Lizzie took hold of Gordo's hand, "I hope you feel like you have something now."

Gordo looked down at their hands, "I hope so too."

~~~

After dinner, Gordo drove Lizzie to the dance. The dance started at eight, and Gordo and Lizzie arrived a half an hour late. Again, Gordo acted like a gentleman and opened Lizzie's car door for her and walked closer to the moving cars to protect her. They reached the auditorium, where there was a huge crowd hanging around outside.

"Wow! This place is packed!" Gordo exclaimed, "I hardly recognize anyone!"

"Ooh! There is Ashley!" Lizzie said, pointing over finger ahead of her.

"Who?" Gordo said, confused.

"Ashley! From historical movies? The girl that thinks we are dating?"

"Oh yeah," Gordo said, and Ashley walked up to Lizzie and Gordo with two people behind her both of them looked familiar.

"Hey, Gordo!" Ashley said, and she pointed behind her, "This is my cousin, Amy and her boyfriend, Chris. Amy says she knows Lizzie from PE from last year, though."

"Yeah," Amy cut in, "I didn't know you and Gordo were dating! Imagine hearing from my little cousin about your little affair! How long have you been keeping this a secret?"

Lizzie and Gordo looked at each other and blushed. Gordo was about to break the news that they were single after all, but Lizzie cut in, "We only started dating in June, but didn't see much of each other until school started."

"Well, that is really cool! I am so happy for you!" Amy said.

Chris, whose arm was around Amy winked at Gordo, "Yeah, you are one lucky bastard."

Gordo nodded and smiled awkwardly, "Thanks, man."

"Well, I will see you around school!" Amy said and the three people walked away, waving.

Gordo looked at Lizzie thoughtfully, "Lizzie?" he said.

Lizzie looked up at Gordo, "Hmm?"

"Do you plan on telling everyone that we are dating?"

Lizzie shrugged, "Nah, only those who ask. Why? Do you mind?"

Gordo didn't know what to think of this. This dating thing seemed like a game to Lizzie, when Gordo took it seriously. He shook his head, "I just think it might be risky when it gets to people like Miranda."

"Miranda will know the truth."

Gordo shrugged. Something told him that he shouldn't be going along with this, but he didn't want to stop it either. This could be his only chance to call her his, and he might as well make the most of it while it lasts.

Lizzie and Gordo walked into the auditorium, which was overflowing with people. The first person to walk up to them was Matt and Melina. Matt looked nervous when he looked at Lizzie, "Um, hey Lizzie."

Lizzie rolled her eyes, "I thought you weren't supposed to talk to me tonight."

"Um, yeah. I know, but I need to tell you something."

"What is it?" Lizzie said, realizing this was serious. Matt pulled Lizzie aside, leaving Melina with Gordo.

"Well, you know that rumor about you and Gordo being a couple?"

Lizzie laughed a little, "Yeah. What about it?"

"Yeah, well I think this is farfetched, but I heard that a lot of underclassmen voted for you and Gordo for homecoming king and queen."

"They did what?" Lizzie said, a little too loudly, loud enough for Gordo to hear.

"Yeah, I didn't expect it either, but apparently most of the freshmen remember Gordo from the welcome session thing and the rest of the people know about you from your articles and stuff in the paper and everything. I never thought I would say this Lizzie, but people really like you."

"What am I supposed to do? I can't be the homecoming queen!" Lizzie said.

"Well, you could tell people the truth," Matt considered, "But then again, people would probably turn on you."

"So I am supposed to lie and pretend like Gordo and I are boyfriend and girlfriend?"

Matt nodded his head, "Unless you can think of some better way to get out of this mess."

Lizzie sighed, "Thanks, Matt. You didn't vote for me, did you?"

Matt shrugged, "Of course I did. Believe it or not, I actually like Gordo, and think this won't be a lie for long."

"Yeah, well no one asked you."

"Yeah, but I still have the right of freedom of speech and there is nothing wrong with saying that I think you and Gordo should actually make something of this and make it the truth."

Lizzie sighed, "Yeah, well it's a little bit more complicated than that."

"What do you mean?"

"Nothing. Listen, I will handle this. Just please let me handle this, okay? Let me tell Gordo. I mean, it's no big deal, right? We were one of a billion couples voted for, so we probably won't even win, right?"

Matt avoided eye contact with her, "If you say so." Then, he took Melina and walked away.

Gordo approached Lizzie, "What was that all about?"

Lizzie sighed and looked at Gordo, "Where do I begin? The part where people think we are a couple or the part where we could potentially be voted the homecoming king and queen?"

Gordo's eyes widened, "What??"

~~~

A/N: My, my, my. What has Lizzie gotten herself into now? Has she opened up a can of worms? Will she become the homecoming queen? Will Gordo be her king? Will they make something of this night and make the lie a truth? Most importantly of all, what will Miranda think?

Review and I promise that there will be an update soon. By soon, I mean most likely within the next two weeks.

I am finally excited about this story because I think I know where I want to go with it now. Yay for me! Now off to update something else . . .