Disclaimer: I don't own Lizzie McGuire. Enough said.

This story is going to be different than most or all of the fics that I've seen on fanfiction.net. I felt it is sort of my 'duty' to tell you that my story is going to have a different way of expressing the relationship between Gordo and Lizzie. I cannot guarantee this will have a happy ending. But, for some of you guys, you'll understand what I'm trying to get across.

On a second, happier note… have fun and read! Oh yeah, and review… =)

Thank you, and enjoy! ^_^

Blow Against the Wind

Tic-Tac

"So, remember everyone," Mr. Dig said again, "make sure you bring your permission slips tomorrow, or you won't be able to go. I doubt any of you would want to miss out on a trip of this magnitude!"

A murmur of responses filled the room. Mr. Dig grinned as he watched his students' blank stares. They were all watching the clock, fidgeting with the urge to get out of school for the day. When the bell finally rung, the students rushed into the hall, talking and laughing with all of their friends, and quarreling with all their enemies.

"Doesn't that sound great?" 14-year-old Lizzie McGuire asked her friends Gordo and Miranda. They nodded, and Gordo pulled out his video camera from the pouch slung over his shoulder.

"Imagine all the cool wildlife we'll see!" he exclaimed, patting the camera affectionately, "camping in the woods sure does has an advantage."

Miranda laughed, "yeah, I'd rather be out in the forest pretending to study wildlife - while really looking at hot guys -, than be in a stuffy old classroom any day!"

"Right," Lizzie said, smiling, "it's going to be so fun! I heard there's a good lake to swim in, too." Lizzie and Miranda jumped up and down, squealing. Gordo covered an ear with one hand, still holding his camera in the other.

"You do realize," Gordo said loudly, raising his voice above his friends' screeches, "that this field trip is for observing plants and animals, not guys?"

Lizzie and Miranda rolled their eyes exasperatedly at their best friend and stopped squealing.

"Just because you're a guy…" Miranda started, puffing up slightly. Lizzie raised a warning hand.

"Yeah, Gordo, we know." Lizzie said, glancing at Miranda and raising her eyebrows. Gordo sighed and cracked a grin.

"Sorry if I offended you or something," Gordo replied sarcastically, "it's just – I wanted there to be at least one sane person going on this trip."

All three friends laughed. Hoisting up her books, Lizzie walked to her locker and spun the combination lock quickly, biting her lip in concentration. Gordo stood besides her, watching her closely. The way she moved, the way she breathed – it was almost magical to him. He was fascinated – no, mesmerized by her. But, as soon as he realized Miranda was watching him, Gordo blushed deeply and looked away.

Lizzie stuffed the last of her books into her locker and grabbed her backpack, flinging it over her shoulders carelessly.

"C'mon you guys," Lizzie said, hitching her backpack higher on her back, "I don't want to stay in school longer than I absolutely have to."

"Amen to that!" Miranda exclaimed, glancing at a suddenly silent Gordo. She shrugged and followed Lizzie out of the school doors.