Disclaimer: I don't own Lizzie McGuire or anything related to it. The song 'Love Me For Me' belongs to Ashlee Simpson.

Chapter 7. Love Me For Me

1 year later:

"Hey, guys," Lizzie said, sitting on a table at lunch. "Any latest gossip?" Bella nodded and Miranda leaned in closer.

"Apparently, Parker McKenzie has the hots for Gordo," Miranda said. Lizzie's fork fell to the ground.

"What!" Lizzie squeaked. Her friends stared at her and she blushed. She bent down to pick it up and found Ethan Craft standing there, staring at her.

"Hey ladies," he said. "Hey Liz-zay"

"Hi," she replied, looking as Parker flirted with Gordo.

"Bella, lookin' good!" Ethan said. She had dyed her hair brown.

"Thanks!" she smiled. Gordo came towards them and sat next to Miranda, across Lizzie.

"Liz-zay, would you like to go to the dance together?" Ethan asked. Lizzie looked at him, stunned. Bella and Miranda opened their mouths in shock while Lizzie glanced at Gordo. He looked miserable, but glanced up and their eyes met.

"Uhm... E-Ethan, I'm sorry but I don't think so..." she said. Gordo's eyes lit up.

"Kay. See ya 'round," Ethan said and left.

"Lizzie? What did you do?" Bella inquired. Lizzie was looking down.

"I dunno... it was stupid," she said and got up. "See ya later, guys" Lizzie left the cafeteria. Bella and Miranda exchanged glances.

"I'll go," Bella said. Miranda nodded and Bella got up, but Gordo stopped her.

"I'll take care of this one," he said, and ran after Lizzie. "Lizzie!" he grabbed her arm.

"What?" she asked, not looking at him. He grabbed her face but she continued looking down.

"Lizzie..." he made a short pause and swallowed hard. "Would you like to go to the Spring Fling with me?" She looked up, into his eyes, and, instead of replying, she kissed him. He looked at her, surprised, but smiled. She smiled back, he grabbed her hand and squeezed it. From her locker, Kate smiled. They were standing face to face, a few inches from each other. Bella and Miranda appeared and stared at them.

"Okay, I think I just missed a few chapters in here," Miranda said. They turned and stared at her, blushing. "Are you a couple now or what?" Lizzie and Gordo looked at each other. He kissed her in the forehead, she smiled and nodded. Miranda made a gag noise and smiled while Bella stood there, looking at Lizzie. "Guys, that's so... wow!" Miranda hugged them.

"Great," Bella said coldly. She turned around and went to the cafeteria again. Lizzie watched her, worried. She squeezed Gordo's hand and ran after her sister.

"Bella!" she called. "What's wrong?"

"C'mon, Lizzie! What's always wrong?" Bella cried, turning around. Lizzie stared at her.

"Look, I'm sorry I didn't tell you I still liked him!" Lizzie yelled.

"You never tell me anything!" Bella yelled back. "Look, I'm sick and tired of this. I'm happy you two are together. Have a nice life!" she stormed out of the room, all eyes set on them. Gordo came in and hugged Lizzie, while Miranda ran after Bella.

End of chapter.

"It's been three days
You come around here like you know me
You're stuck in my place
Next thing you know, you'll be using my toothpaste
Step up, sit down
Get ready, let me tell you who's the boss now
Stay here, get out
Everytime I turn around you're in my face

Don't care where you think you've been, and how you're getting over
If you think you've got me found
Just wait it gets much golder

Here I am,
As perfect as i'm ever gonna be
You'll see
Love me for me
Stick around,
I'm not the kinda girl you wanna leave
You'll see
Love me for me

Shut up, come back
Know i didn't really mean to say that
I'm mixed up, so what
Yeah you want me so you're messed up too
I love you, I hate you
If you only knew what I've been through

My head is spinnin'
But my heart is in the right place
Sometimes it has to have it's self a little earthquake

Here I am,
As perfect as I'm ever gonna be
You'll see
Love me for me
Stick around,
I'm not the kinda girl you wanna leave
You'll see
Love me for me

I've been waiting all my life
To finally find you
Just so I can push you away
And when you're crawlin on broken glass to get to me
That's when I'll let you stay

Oh, here I am
As perfect as I'm ever gonna be
You'll see
Love me for me
Stick around,
I'm not the kinda girl you wanna leave
You'll see
Love me for me
Love me for me

Whoa, here I am
As perfect as I'm ever gonna be
You'll see
Love me for me
Stick around,
I'm not the kinda girl you wanna leave
You'll see
Love me for me"

AN: This song didn't fit at all! Sorry about that!

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AN2: The next chapter is gonna be up sooner! We promise!
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