Disclaimer: I do not own the characters nor do I know Disney or any of the cast. I am just a huge fan of the show.

Chapter Two

The Big Change

Setting: (Outside of Hillridge High School)

Lizzie and Gordo were walking together and giving each other nervous glances, not because they are scared to talk to each other, but the fact that they had to tell Miranda about them, and what her reaction was going to be. Miranda was by the water fountain when she spotted them.

Miranda waved to them and called out, "Hey guys!"

"Oh My Gosh. Hi Miranda!" Lizzie said then running up to hug her. "How are you, how was Mexico?"

Miranda held up her hands. "Whoa, Whoa, one question at a time, Please! First of all I am doing great, and why wouldn't I be, I mean we are in High School now, and things are going to be SO much different."

"YOU have no idea!" Gordo muttered under his breath

"Mexico was so cool, but I missed my best friends." Miranda exclaimed.

Lizzie and Gordo smile.

"So what happened while in Rome? Any cute guys, wink wink?" She elbowed Lizzie lightly and smiled devishly.

Lizzie bit her lip and looked down. Gordo looked at Lizzie waiting for her response. She looked like she was thinking really hard about what to say. After a few minutes of silence, Lizzie explained that she was mistaken as a pop singer, and met this guy Paulo, who turned out to be bad. Meanwhile, Gordo is off in Gordo land wondering if she is going to talk about them, and if the cafeteria served curly fries. Lizzie stopped mid-sentence and saw that Gordo was off in Gordo land. She nudged him lightly in the shoulder to get him back to reality.

"So Gordo, what did you think of Rome, and this Paulo character?" Miranda asked crossing her arms, and smirking like an idiot.

Gordo quickly dismissed the question, and turned serious. "Miranda, Lizzie and I have something really important to tell you!" He shoved his hands in his pockets.

Miranda: O-Kay, what is it?" She asked looking back and forth between her two best friends.

Gordo diverted his eyes to anywhere, but Miranda. "Well… um…"

The bell rings.

(Toon Lizzie: "Saved By The Bell." She said relieved then grabbing her books and yelling, "Wait up.")

Miranda said, "Oh, got to go to class. Bye." Then she waved and walked away.

(Toon Lizzie: "Wait up!" She said holding up a stop sign.")

Lizzie and Gordo sighed against their lockers.

"Well… What now?" Lizzie asked turning to Gordo, who is looking at his feet.

Pulling her by the arm he suggested, "We should get to class!"

A few minutes later they enter English class. Gordo looked at the board and read, "Mrs. Cooper" plastered on the chalkboard. Lizzie scanned the room to see who else is in the room. She recognized that Ethan, Veruca , Kate, and Larry are there.

(Toon Lizzie: "Well, at least Miranda isn't here, she would know something is definitely going on bet---")

"Hey, guys guess what, I am in your class!" Miranda said cheerfully while shuffling her books from one arm to another.

(Toon Lizzie: "Uh oh! Mommy", and runs off the screen.)

(Fades To Black)

(Fades Back In)

"Lizzie?" Miranda asked. No response.

"Lizzie!" She tried again only this time Lizzie was back from spacing out.

Gordo turned his head to see Lizzie overly hyperventilating.

(Toon Lizzie: "Okay, just breathe McGuire, she just said that she was in your class, now, you need to respond, and quick." She checked her frogs pulse.)

Miranda gave Gordo a questioning look. Automatically knowing how to respond he gestured towards Lizzie.

"She's… just tired that's all; you know first day jitters." He said then turning to her. "Right Lizzie?"

"Oh, hey Miranda didn't see you he…here, did you say something?" She asked looking up from her desk.

" Never mind!" She replied slightly annoyed then taking her seat next to Lizzie. Time passes by slowly, and Lizzie is thrown a note on her desk. Making sure, the teacher didn't see, she quickly hid it in her pocket.

(45 minutes later the bell rings)

Students rushed out of the classroom and Lizzie thought it was the perfect time to open the letter. She read just in time to read From Kate, before Gordo came up beside her and asked, "Who is the letter from?"

"Yeah, Lizzie who is it from?" She tried to pry it from Lizzie's hands, but Gordo snatched it up quickly and retreated to his locker.

Miranda rolled her eyes at him. "Ugh, did you see that, it's as if he doesn't want me to read it! Did you read it, WHO is it from?"

"I don't know," she said with a shrug.

(Toon Lizzie: "If she only knew." She said winking at her frog.)

"I'll have to ask Gordo later." She immediately changed the subject. "Oh, by the way how did you get in our class?"

"OH, um…" she answered acting innocent. "I will tell you later, okay?"

"Okay." She replied eyeing Miranda suspiciously.

(Toon Lizzie: "She is up to something, BAM detective Lizzie is on the case." She pulled out The Miranda Sanchez Files.)

After Miranda was out of sight, Lizzie walked briskly towards Gordo, who was still at his locker.

"Okay, Gordo did you read it?"

Looking up surprised, he replied honestly, "No, why would I. I mean it is your letter I have no business reading it… Do I?"

"Well…" She contemplated looking at her feet, and then at him. "I can tell you it is from Kate!"

Gordo expressed bewilderment. "KATE? " He asked with eyes wide open then slamming his locker.

"Yeah, I wonder what she is up to? Do you think she wants to be friends? I mean she was acting sort of…" Choking out the words. "Nice?"

Just now, Kate walked by them and surprising to them her posse wasn't next to her. Gordo and Lizzie turned and faced her. They are ready for anything she has to throw at them.

"Hey guys," she waved. "Lizzie, did you read my letter?"

(Toon Lizzie: "Okay, now I am officially scared. What has she been up to?" She picked up her frog and looked at him for a long time.)

"Oh, right the letter, here." He said handing it to Lizzie.

(Toon Lizzie: "Uh, Oh here comes another snood remark from the ice queen." She quickly covered her ears.)

"What were you doing with it?" She asked pointing her finger at him. Lizzie is shocked that Kate doesn't' have a word of choice to snap back at. Weird.

"Well, anyway it includes you too Gordo." She said nodding towards him. They saw Ethan pass by, and Kate gave a quick, "Wait up!"

"Bye". She replied walking away then flipping her hair. Suddenly, she turned around and yelled, "Lizzie call me later!" Shooting Lizzie a smile.

"What was that about?" He asked skeptically.

"Well, I believe it has something to do with this letter!" She said pointing to the folded up paper in her palm.

(Toon Lizzie: "Geez, and I thought Gordo was smart." Picking up her frog, she kissed him on his cheek, and said, "Awe he is so cute, when he's clueless.") Lizzie leaned her head really close to Gordo's cheek and opened the letter.

Dear Lizzie, I know you must strike this as rather odd that I write this to you, because let's face it, we don't converse with each other and aren't really friends anymore. But ever since the trip to Rome, It got me thinking that if stuff happens to you for a reason, then I shouldn't put you down. I mean after all, you were a hit when you sang up on stage. I will deny it later, so I will tell you now, You were really good. So, what is with you and Gordo? Are you a couple now or what? I mean I already told you at the Murder Mystery Party, that he wanted you to notice him. I realized that you Let him win. I really admire that. If you still don't believe that I want to change, it's all right, but I will keep trying to change your mind. I also realize that Miranda doesn't know about you two? I thought you told each other everything; well this is going to be HUGE. If I know Miranda, she already knew. Remember everyone in school knew, just not You. Anyway, if you want some help telling Miranda, I will be more than happy too. I will also ask Ethan to help me.

Your (hopefully back to being) friend,

Kate.

After reading this, Lizzie was still shocked and bewildered that Kate actually wanted to help; Gordo felt the same way.

"Hey, Lizzie?" He asked turning to face her, and then looking deep into her eyes. "I like sneaking around and not telling Miranda. What do you think?"

Lizzie was about to say something, but then had an idea. She leaned over and brushed her lips against his lightly. Gordo was surprised, but delightfully kissed her back.

(Toon Lizzie: "Whoa, he actually kissed me back. Nice. Why didn't I do this before?") Lizzie reached up and touched her lips with her fingers, and asked, "Does that answer your question?"

"Um… I don't know I need some more reassuring!" He said taking a step forward., Instead of getting another kiss he gets slapped playfully in the arm.

"Gordo! Not now. Maybe later." She exclaimed shrugging her shoulders, and grinning. Gordo felt disappointed, but perked up with that tempting offer.

"Come on, let's go!" She said grabbing his hand roughly.

(Meanwhile at the McGuire House)

(Sam and Jo are sitting in the living room discussing Lizzie and the surprising events that took hold in Rome)

"Jo, have you noticed Lizzie acting rather flushed over these past few days when we got back?" He asked, turning to his wife who was drinking some coffee.

"Now, that you mention it, she has been smiling a lot more every time the "G" word comes up. Hmm." Suddenly Jo perked up and asked in a serious tone.

"Sam," she says slowly. "If Lizzie did start dating someone (rather familiar, she thought) would you go into your role as the protective father, or be supportive for her?"

Now Sam was getting worried with this question, and immediately answered under the best of his authority.

"Honey, what is going on, is there something that I don't know about?" He asked, practically yelling, and standing up to look down on her. Jo looked at her husband as if he had grown two heads. Seeing that he had no idea that his daughter had fallen for her best friend, she asked once again. "Sam, what role would you play, and don't change the subject." She said rather sternly and pointing a finger at him.

Sam heavily sighed. "Well, first I would have to know the guy really well… "

Jo nodded her head at this, and told him, " Go on".

"… And definitely make sure that he takes care of her, and will always be there for her, when we aren't. So, I promise, for once I will play the supportive role." This time Sam was calmer and was sitting again. "By the way, why do you ask?"

"Oh, just wondering that is all." She smirked, but Sam didn't notice.

"Well, I am going to go run to the store to buy some more paint," he said then getting up from the chair. "The gnome that Fredo knocked over a few weeks ago is looking rather shabby." Sam leaned in and kissed his wife good-bye. Jo let this new information sink in, and quietly responded to herself, "I sure hope Sam holds his promise…"

(Back at Hillridge High School)

Gordo and Lizzie are in line for lunch. "Where are the curly fries?" He asked in a panic. "I thought I smelled curly fries?" He was starting to freak out as well as look around.

"Gordo, don't worry, I am sure they will serve curly fries in a minute!" She reassured him.

Lizzie looked around the room and spotted a table near the window. She told him she will be over there.

"But, Lizzie," he whined, "I am So famished!"

"Gordo! Stop your whining it is embarrassing," She looked up and saw some people staring at them. She expressed a smile and then narrowed her eyes at him. "I mean it's hard enough to fit in as freshmen and even harder to keep this little thing a secret from Randa!"

Gordo furrowed his brow. "Lizzie, why do you care so much about fitting in, and what people think? I mean you were the one who said that we should start over. Why, not try being your own person. You don't have to fit in to be popular. Trust me, in my heart you are already popular!" He showed her his goofy grin.

(Toon Lizzie: "Awe, he is so sweet." She clasped her hands together. " Always knows what to say, and how to make me feel better! Maybe I will secretly kiss him on the cheek. No it's risky, but who cares!")

Lizzie started to lean in, but quickly straightened up when she saw Miranda walk into the line.

"Hey, Randa!" She said excitedly.

"Hey, Lizzie. What's up?" She asked in a chipper mood.

"Oh, Gordo and I were thinking of sitting at that table over by the window." She asked pointing her finger. "Is that good for you?"

"Yeah, that's fine, I don't care where we eat, as long as we DO eat somewhere. Do you know what is for lunch?" She asked, peering over Gordo's shoulder.

"I think today it is steak fingers, and there has got to be curly fries around here!" Miranda and Lizzie looked at him with confused expressions. Gordo saw this and acted quickly. "What?" He asked with a shrug. "I'm a growing boy, I got to eat what I like!" He smiled at them before walking away. Both girls smiled and shake their heads.

"So, what do you guys have in mind for this weekend?" All of a sudden Lizzie was at a loss of words. What could she say, and how would the response not point negatively to Gordo. I bet he would understand.

"Umm… I guess we… could go to the mall." She said in one breath.

"Yes, we haven't been for so long, great what time?" Gordo was pondering what Lizzie was up to, but didn't say anything and continued to scarf down his food.

"What time are you free?" Lizzie glanced at Gordo and gave him an apologetic look. Gordo saw this and subtly winked.

"Anytime after two would work. I have to go help my mom deliver something to this clothing store in the morning."

"Oh, you are donating some clothes. I'll go, I have too much anyway, I was just thinking about getting rid of some." She smiled.
Gordo and Miranda both looked at her like she had grown two heads.

"What? Lizzie McGuire, throwing… away…" Chokes "… clothes? This isn't happening. Okay, something happened in Rome and I want to know NOW!"

By this time Miranda was yelling at her, and everyone stopped and stared. Gordo and Lizzie's face started to turn red, and slowly they sank down lower into their chair. Miranda overcome with loudness couldn't take anymore staring, and slammed her fists on the table making Lizzie and Gordo jump.

"What are YOU looking at?" She narrowed her eyes. "Can't three people hold a conversation? … Well… can we?"

Lizzie's jaw was fully open and was staring at her untouched food; Gordo, however, had his head in his heads, and was shaking it disapprovingly. Miranda jolted up, and rushed out the door trailing behind million pairs of eyes on her figure; they all turn their eyes to Lizzie and Gordo.

"Lizzie?"

"Gordo?" They say in unison.

"You first!" He said gesturing at her.

"Umm… maybe not telling her is best!" She replied with her eyes still staring at her plate.

"That is the best idea I have ever heard all day!"

"Gordo… can I ask you a question? She asked him then biting her lip while looking at her plate.

"Sure… anything..."

"Do you ever regret what we had back in Rome? Uh… I mean… do you ever think that things happened really quickly for us? I mean, we've never really discussed it… and now, we have this huge problem with Miranda and— "

Gordo cut her off. He took both of her hands into his and said, "Lizzie… the only thing I regret is that it took me SO long to admit my feelings for you!" Lizzie blushed and smiled, but they continued holding hands. "What we had in Rome… well… that was a dream come true. US. This is real. I'm not dreaming this. I hate that Miranda is angry with us… and that we haven't found a way to tell her yet… but you know what? That's just tough… because this is something we are doing for US, whether Miranda supports us or not. I mean, we have GASP Kate's support!"

Both Lizzie and Gordo cracked up. Lizzie looked into Gordo's sparkling blue eyes.

"You're right. I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me… it's just that… well… I hate Randa being angry too. It's just that this is all so new to me, you know? And we didn't exactly write a script out about what we should tell her. I think we should just tell her the truth..." She said then taking a deep breath.

"You're right, Lizzie. She is our best friend. She should know the truth. But we do it when we're ready ok? I don't want you to worry about it for right now. When you could be thinking of more important things!" He gave her a wink.

Lizzie was very intrigued about that and asked, "Like?" She gave Gordo this shy secret smile.

"CURLY FRIES! Do I smell them or what? I'm starving!"

Lizzie made a big deal about pretending to be offended… but secretly, she thought Gordo looked cuter than ever at that moment!

(Toon Lizzie: "It's just my luck. I've been going for guys like Ethan, and Ronnie... when my prince has been under my nose all along." She kissed her frog and patted it on the head)

"You know. I'm starving too. I think I DO smell curly fries!" She gave Gordo a wicked look. "Hey, you stay here and save us some seats, and Ill go get us lunch."

"No. Let me go! I'm your b. b... your friend," He managed to get out finally, "And I should go get lunch." Gordo immediately blushed, and ran off leaving Lizzie looking just as flushed as he was.

(Toon Lizzie: "You're my b---friend? What's a Bbb--friend? Oh My Gosh! Gordo's My Boyfriend!" Toon Lizzie fainted as her frog hopped over to see if she was okay...)

Lizzie was sitting at the table looking really confused, and definitely a bright shade of pink when Kate of all people dropped her stuff down on the table and sat across from her. (Toon Lizzie: Kate? Kate! Why does she always insist on ruining my day? I have thoughts to sort out here. Gordo's my boyfriend!"

"Uh. Hey Kate." She managed to get out.

"Hey Lizzie. What's wrong, are you feeling okay? You're all red..."

"Uh-yeah. I'm a fine thanks…Uh… what's up? What's new?"

Kate could tell Lizzie was not being her self and countered her. "Ok… spill it. Why are you acting so weird?"

"I'm not acting weird. I am weird. I mean--- Um… you know what I mean!" She stammered.

"What-ever…so--did you read my letter?"

"Oh yeah… I did."

After hearing this, Kate actually looked like she was interested in what Lizzie had to say…

"Really, you did, and?"

"Well Kate… I am really shocked that after all this time you want to be friends again… not that I'm saying we couldn't be… but… you know, you haven't exactly been as nice as you could have been to me, you know..."

Kate looked down and replied sadly, "I know…"

"And another thing… I ... " Kate interrupted her.

"Lizzie. I'm sorry. I know one day, we used to be the best of friends, and then that summer when I came back from camp... well… things were different. And I know that even though I haven't always been so nice to you… you've always been nice to me. I admire that. And in Rome this summer… sharing a room with you… well, it was like old times... and I MISS that. Lizzie… you were always the BEST friend I ever had."

(Toon Lizzie: "Am I still dreaming? Are we back in Rome? What day is it? First Gordo's my boyfriend, and now Kate misses me? I need Mr. Snuggles!")

"Kate… I have missed you too…I have to admit… I was really surprised when you not only covered for me in Rome… but you were a pretty good friend to me through it all… it was just like old times."

The two former best friends shared a huge smile between them.

"Kate… I can't promise that things will go back to normal for us right away… I mean… Miranda still doesn't know about Gordo and I! & In your letter, you said that you would help us… well…I may need your help! We have no idea what we are going to do!"

"Between the three of us, I promise… we will think of something to tell her! Hey-- maybe after school…" Suddenly Kate looked down, "Maybe… you might want to go to the mall with me? I hear the Style Shack just got some hot new hip huggers in right off the Paris runways!"

(Toon Lizzie: "Paris? Style Shack? Shopping? KATE? Stop. Rewind. Go back to Shopping and stop there)
"Um… yeah! That sounds great. Meet me at the food court at three pm?"

"I'll be there!" Kate gave Lizzie a real smile, one that Lizzie hadn't seen in a very long time.

"Coolie!"

(Toon Lizzie: "I hope I know what I'm doing… I've trusted Kate before…and I get burned... hopefully, she has changed…")

Gordo returned, with a huge tray of, Yup… you guessed it. Curly fries! And two slices of pizza, one for him and one for Lizzie. Gordo sat down and put the tray between them.

"You see… I know when I smell curly fries! Hey… did I just see you laughing with… with Kate?

" Yeah… you did!" She said grabbing her fork.

Lizzie and Gordo both dug into the curly fries

(Toon Lizzie: "Now THIS is what I'm talking about!" She said then diving into the plate of fries)
"Wow… for a school cafeteria, these are great!"

Gordo, with his mouth full, just nodded happily.

Lizzie broke the silence. "Um… Gordo…about what you were saying before you left… when you said that you were my b… my… uh… friend.

(Toon Lizzie: "I can't even say it either!")

Suddenly, Gordo turned all red again and even stopped eating his fries. "Uh… yeah… um… well, I ... I... "

(Toon Lizzie, with a face covered in ketchup--"Yessssssss?"

"What, Gordo?" She asked with anticipation.

"Well… this isn't something we've really discussed… but… I guess what I wanted to know is…am I… are we? I mean, am I?

(Toon Lizzie: " Are you? Are we –What?"

"I can do this… I can do this..." He said whispering to him self.

"Gordo?"

"… Oh, yeah… sorry. "

Then… Gordo looked up at Lizzie. To him, she looked just like an angel. He forgot all about being nervous. He even forgot about his curly fries. Suddenly, he got up from where he was sitting, and came around the table to sit next to Lizzie. So close that he could smell her perfume. He turned her around to face him… and he was definitely not nervous anymore…

"Lizzie… you have been my best friend for as long as I can remember. We've shared everything together… As far as I'm concerned, you are my past, present and my future, Lizzie McGuire!"

(Toon Lizzie: "Oh my gosh! Is Gordo going to propose?")

Lizzie was looking very anxious, but yet, very happy. She could not wait to hear what else he has to say.

"What I am trying to say to you right now is, are we? I mean… do you consider me your... Boyfriend?" There. He said it!

(Toon Lizzie: "Gordo's my boyfriend!--- Ahhhhhhhhh…" She fainted again, but sat back up, giggled, and then ate a curly fry)

"Gordo! Of course I consider you my boyfriend! I mean, yeah… you're right… we haven't discussed it… but you know… looking back on all the times we've spent together… in a weird way, you've always been my boyfriend. I was just too blind to notice..."

"I was hoping you would say that!" Lizzie smiled at him… a smile that melted him all over again.

(Toon Lizzie: "May I have everyone's attention… in case you all were to BUSY to notice, Gordo's my boyfriend! I can not stop saying that!")

"So… then… is it safe to assume that I'm your... Girlfriend?"

"No… Lizzie… you are my everything."

(Toon Lizzie: "Good answer!")

Lizzie blushed, but did not take her eyes off Gordo. He was happier than she had ever seen him. And she was happier than she could ever remember being. When, suddenly one thought entered her mind: MIRANDA! Suddenly, Lizzie snapped out of her daydream… "GORDO! What are we going to do about Miranda? She is going to notice that we didn't even come after her. That isn't like us… she is going to be SO mad..."

"Lizzie… have I ever told you how beautiful you are?" He asked out of the blue.

Lizzie looked at him slightly confused, but definitely flattered. "Thank you! But… what does that have to do with Miranda?"

He shrugged a shoulder. "Nothing… but I would much rather think about you!"

Lizzie laughed…

"Hey… there's that beautiful smile! Come on… lets go find Miranda… we'll figure it out as we go along..."

"Okay!"

He grabbed her hand and both headed towards the front entrance of the cafeteria.

Fade To Black

Fade Back In

(Camera shows Miranda at her locker)

Miranda looked really mad, and Gordo kind of hung back hoping Lizzie will do all the talking…

"Hey, Miranda…" Said Lizzie walking up behind her.

"Hey..." Replied Gordo.

"Hey guys..."

Lizzie took a deep breath. "Listen… Miranda… we're sorry for what happened back there. It's just that… I don't know… Rome was a big adventure. One that you weren't a part of… so its hard to explain everything to you, all at once. Yes… I met Paolo… who was a total hottie."

Gordo rolled his eyes and looked down at his shoes. "But," she continued, "He turned out to be a jerk. If it weren't for Gordo, my whole trip would have been ruined and I –-" Miranda cut her off.

"Its OK! I understand. I'm sorry too. To be honest… I guess I'm just jealous that I had to go with my stupid family, to stupid Mexico… instead of going to Rome, with my best friends. I missed you guys so much!"

Lizzie and Gordo smiled at Miranda and with out even thinking, both grabbed her into a big group hug. From a few feet away, Lizzie saw Kate watching the whole thing and Kate secretly gave her a thumbs-up sign…

"We definitely missed you being there… but… you are right. A lot did happen in Rome… I mean, I got up on a stage and sang! In front of thousands of people, and Gordo…"

Suddenly, hearing his name--Gordo got very nervous about what Lizzie was to say next…

"Gordo almost got kicked off the trip for me!"

"WOW! Why? What happened?"

"Well, he was covering for me while I snuck out to be with Paolo… and Ms. Ungermeyer almost figured out that I had been sneaking out every night, but he took the blame!"

"WOW Gordo! You did that?"

"It was nothing... best friends stick together!" He gave Lizzie a secret look. But what Lizzie didn't notice, is that while Gordo was looking at her, Miranda was looking at Gordo.

"So… Gordo! You let your hair grow out! It looks cool!"

"Uh… thanks! I like yours too... its very…uh, chic!" Gordo looked at Miranda's choppy new hairdo (Side note… you know how in the Disney commercials, Lalaine has that layered new hairstyle…) and thinks to himself, "Did she lose a BET or what?"

Then he looked at Lizzie… and smiled again. He still couldn't believe that he was finally going out with the woman of his dreams...

"Yeah Miranda! When did you get your haircut? It's Awesome!"

"Thanks! I got it done right before school started. I wanted to start High School with a new "Look" you know?"

"Yeah… I know what you mean---" Suddenly Miranda went back to talking to Gordo… which Lizzie DID notice this time.

"Hey, Gordo… have you been working out? Or what? This shirt looks really great on you!" As she said that, she grabbed Gordo's skinny arm through the sleeve of his blue bowling shirt, and pretended to grab a muscle… Lizzie watched and then shot him a look. Gordo shot one back, as if reading her mind the look says, "I have NO idea what's gotten into her!"

(Toon Lizzie: "WHOA. What's going on here... first Miranda is complimenting Gordo's hair… now she is touching him? I don't think so!"

(Toon Lizzie pushed up her sleeves as if preparing to fight…)

"Uh… the only work out I've gotten all summer (Besides a LIP work out--Hee Hee) is lifting my fork to my mouth. Rome has some awesome Italian food!"

"Well… whatever you did, it works for you. You look great... oh… you too Lizzie. Did you highlight your hair?" She did not even wait for Lizzie to answer and continued, "Well… I've got to go to marine biology now..."

(Toon Lizzie: "Marine Biology, Gordo's taking Marine biology! And he has it next period too... Wait… what's going on here? Would someone please tell me?" She picked up her frog and gave him a questioning look… it just blinked back at her… she looked back at the camera with a blank stare…)

"Hey… Gordo… aren't you in my class too?" Lizzie could have sworn she just saw Miranda wink at Gordo.

"Uh… yeah… I am."

"Cool, I'll walk you to class." She said smiling at him.

Gordo immediately gave Lizzie an apologetic look… "Yeah…uh… okay…"

Lizzie was in total shock. "Um… okay bye guys… lets meet back here after class, okay?" Gordo waited for Miranda to turn around so that he could give Lizzie a secret smile. No one was watching, so he blew her a kiss too...

(Toon Lizzie: "Awwwww!")
That made Lizzie feel better, but something was up with Miranda… and she had to figure out what.

"You got it meet back here after class!"

"Later, Lizzie!" Lizzie could have sworn that Miranda just said "Loozie" like Kate used to.

A stunned Lizzie watched as Gordo and Miranda walked off towards Marine Biology. Then a thought crossed her mind… wait a minute... Miranda didn't sign up for Marine Biology. Lizzie remembered her specifically saying "Ewwww" when Gordo mentioned that he was picking it for his Science requirement.

(Toon Lizzie: "That girl's got some SPLAININ to do!")

Fade To Black

Fade Back In

After class Lizzie rushed back to her locker to chat with Gordo and Miranda… or really… to SPY on Gordo and Miranda, but when she gets there, they aren't there. Lizzie waited… and waited… until finally, she went home to get ready to meet Kate at the mall. Lizzie came home and found Matt and his best friend Melina on the couch playing video games. Sam McGuire was in the kitchen helping Jo start dinner.
"Hi Honey… guess what, I'm making your favorite dinner! Oven Fried Chicken! -- I want to hear all about your first day of High School!"
(Toon Lizzie: "Yeah, yeah. Later. I have huge problems!")
"Oh, Hi mom, Hi dad! Uh, thanks… but I'm going to the mall… so, save me some, OK? Dad, can I have a ride to the mall?"
"Sure honey!" He said looking up from the stove.
"But…" Jo whined. "Oh… okay… you're all grown up now… in High School!"
Matt entered the kitchen and yelled out, "Freak!"

L: "Dork!"

"Honey, isn't it nice to know that some things never change!"

Jo just laughed.

"Thanks mom… um… I wont be gone long... and when I come back, I promise I will tell you about school, 'K?"

"Okay sweetie." Matt curled his lip." Oh, yuck. Why is everyone being so NICE today? Just because Lizzie goes to High School doesn't make her Queen of the World..."

"I don't have time to even respond to that! Dad… can I have a ride? Lets go please!"