Summary: Lizzie and Gordo lost touch after high school, and now, five years later both are finished with college. Lizzie's cousin bribes Lizzie to go on a blind date. Guess who her blind date is? Guess what the blind date involves? REALITY TV.
A/N: Hey! This is my first story EVER, but I have been reading stories on this site for over a year. Anyway, I really hope you like this story and if you want to make me really happy, you can review. This chapter is the introduction of everything, like a prologue or something.
Disclaimer: I do not own Lizzie McGuire. I do, however, own Lizzie's cousin and the cousin's friend as well as Gordo's friend.
The Perfect Connection
Chapter One
I Found Someone!
Twenty-three year old Victoria Watson drove up to her best friend, Caroline Pike's apartment in Long Island. She got out of her brand new red Mercedes Benz and sighed. She had just driven from her parent's house outside of Albany.
Victoria, or as her friends called her, "Tory," was nervous about seeing her friend because she had some bad news. A few months earlier, Caroline sent in an application for her friend, Tory, to be in the Blind Dating Reality show, "The Perfect Connection," and a few weeks ago, the producers called and told her that she would be a contestant. She made a commitment to the show, which meant she was not allowed to back out.
Tory knocked on the door, and a few minutes later, Caroline answered the door, but she was also talking on her phone. "One sec," she mouthed to Tory, and she motioned for her to come in.
"Aw Peter! That is so sweet! I can't wait to see you either!" Caroline said into the phone, and paused, "Well, I love you more. I will call you later okay? Bye!" Caroline said and she hit the "off" button on her cordless phone and hung it up.
"Hey!" Caroline exclaimed to her best friend. Caroline walked over to give her friend a hug. After they pulled away, they went into the living room and sat down.
"So, how are you? You look great, by the way!" Caroline said.
Tory smiled, "Thanks. I am on a new diet."
Caroline raised her eye brow, "A new diet, huh? Trying to impress your date?"
Tory smiled and nodded her head, "Something like that. Actually, that is what I came over here to talk about."
Caroline looked at her friend nervously, "Why do you need to talk to me? I mean, you have already signed a contract. You can't back out!"
Tory frowned, "Are you sure, because I have to get out of it!"
"Why?"
Tory looked at her friend and sighed, "Because I met someone."
"What??" Caroline said, with a mixture of happiness and anger, "I mean, but you knew you were supposed to go on this show and everything."
Tory shook her head, "I know, I know. I just think this time this guy might really be the one, and I don't want to take the risk."
Caroline sighed, "But we have the contract."
"Can't we find a replacement?"
"Like who? The show starts in a week. You have to be in Hawaii in a week!"
"Well," Tory started, with a guilty face, "I was thinking about this, and don't you have that cousin, Isabelle or whatever her name is?"
"You mean Lizzie?"
Tory nodded her head, "What about her?"
"I don't know," Caroline started, "I mean, I don't really talk to her that much, and we really aren't that close."
"I know, but we are desperate! She was the only person I could think of that would work! Come on! Look! Lauren and I are both blonde and she could totally work as me. Come on? What are families for?"
Caroline thought about this, "What if she doesn't want to do it?"
"Make her! I really like this guy. I could see him being in my future permanently."
"I'll tell you what," Caroline said, "I will e-mail her about it and try to convince her to do it. If, however, she can't do it, you have to do this."
"Well," Tory said, "Better e-mail her now!"
Caroline sighed, "I just hope she hasn't changed her e-mail address."
"And that she is single," Tory added.
~(LATER)~
To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: Lizzie!!
Date: Sept. 8, 2012
Dear Lizzie,
Hey! How is life in California? Life in New York is dazzling as always, but I miss you. Don't become a stranger, girl! We need to get together sometime.
Anyway, what do you think about Hawaii? I mean, have you ever been there? How would you like to go there all expenses paid, say. . . next week? I think it would be very romantic, and it would actually be doing me a favor. My friend, Tory, was going to go to Hawaii and be on this great reality show, but something came up and now she is unable to go anymore. Unfortunately, she signed a contract, and if she can't go, she may be in some legal trouble. I would do it myself, but I really need to be in New York right now.
So, I was thinking, who do I really think would love this vacation? You know the first name that popped into my head? YOU! Yeah, you! I mean, think about it. You have never been to Hawaii and this would be a great opportunity for your future. All you have to do is go over to Hawaii and pretend that you are Tory. Of course, I will give you all the stuff you need to know and prepare for and it won't cost you anything. Please?
Love you and respond as soon as possible!
Caroline
P.S. Remember that time we were at great-aunt Agatha's lake house and I rescued you from drowning in the lake. You told me you would do anything for me. Just think about it.
~(A DAY LATER)~
To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Lizzie!!
Date: Sept. 9, 2012
Caroline-
It was nice to hear from you after all these years. Although I don't appreciate the attempt in blackmail, its nice to hear from family every once in a while. Although I really don't think you care, California is a lot of fun. It's even greater after college.
In answer to your question regarding Hawaii, I will have to pass on that opportunity. Not only do I think reality television is stupid, but I really don't want to be a victim of the show. Sure, Hawaii sounds great, but everything else sounds crazy. Besides, I really need some money, so I can't afford to get off of work for however long I am needed. Sorry.
I love you,
Lizzie
P.S.- I was four when we were at Aunt Agatha's! I didn't know doing anything for you would involve this.
~(LATER)~
To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Re: Lizzie!!
Date: Sept. 9, 2003.
Lizzie- I didn't think this would be blackmail, but fine. I guess I will find someone else to do it. It won't be nearly as good without you, but then again, someone else might be able to really use the $700,000 you get in the end.
Talk to you at the next family reunion,
Caroline
~(LATER THAT NIGHT, AT CAROLINE'S)~
RING!
The telephone rang loudly. It was around nine at night. Caroline got up and saw that it was her dear cousin from her caller ID. She smiled as she picked up the phone.
"Lizzie!" she said, "How are you?"
"Good," Lizzie answered, nervously, "Listen, I changed my mind."
"What are you talking about?" Caroline asked, obviously lying.
"You know, about the offer. I'll take it!"
"Oh, that!" Caroline said, "What made you change your mind, Liz?"
"Well, to be honest with you, I could really use the money to pay for bills."
"Oh," Caroline said, and she smiled, knowing that the money thing would reel her in, "Well, I am so glad you changed your mind."
"Yeah, yeah," Lizzie said, annoyingly, "So, what is this all about?"
"Oh, its really simple. All you have to do is pretend that you are my friend, Tory for a few weeks while you enjoy yourself in Hawaii."
"What do I do in Hawaii?"
"Oh, a lot of things. Most importantly, though, you live with a guy."
"That's all?" Lizzie said, calming down.
"Yeah, basically. It's called 'The Perfect Connection' Ever heard of it before?"
"No," Lizzie said, "But that's okay. So, when do I have to be there and everything?"
"I will have Tory send you some information about herself and the information regarding the trip tomorrow, okay?" Caroline said.
"Fine."
"Bye, Liz! It was nice chatting with you!"
"You too!" Lizzie said, and she hung up.
Caroline turned her phone off and turned it back on to dial Tory's number. Tory picked up the phone.
"Tory?" Caroline said, "I have good news. Lizzie agreed to do it."
~*~*~*~*~*~
A/N: I know that was a pretty bad first chapter, but it will get better as the plot develops and the trip starts. Please, if you have time, review. I know its pretty early on, but a few reviews would be very encouraging. I won't not post until five reviews or anything, but it would be cool. I will post the next chapter soon!
A/N: Hey! This is my first story EVER, but I have been reading stories on this site for over a year. Anyway, I really hope you like this story and if you want to make me really happy, you can review. This chapter is the introduction of everything, like a prologue or something.
Disclaimer: I do not own Lizzie McGuire. I do, however, own Lizzie's cousin and the cousin's friend as well as Gordo's friend.
The Perfect Connection
Chapter One
I Found Someone!
Twenty-three year old Victoria Watson drove up to her best friend, Caroline Pike's apartment in Long Island. She got out of her brand new red Mercedes Benz and sighed. She had just driven from her parent's house outside of Albany.
Victoria, or as her friends called her, "Tory," was nervous about seeing her friend because she had some bad news. A few months earlier, Caroline sent in an application for her friend, Tory, to be in the Blind Dating Reality show, "The Perfect Connection," and a few weeks ago, the producers called and told her that she would be a contestant. She made a commitment to the show, which meant she was not allowed to back out.
Tory knocked on the door, and a few minutes later, Caroline answered the door, but she was also talking on her phone. "One sec," she mouthed to Tory, and she motioned for her to come in.
"Aw Peter! That is so sweet! I can't wait to see you either!" Caroline said into the phone, and paused, "Well, I love you more. I will call you later okay? Bye!" Caroline said and she hit the "off" button on her cordless phone and hung it up.
"Hey!" Caroline exclaimed to her best friend. Caroline walked over to give her friend a hug. After they pulled away, they went into the living room and sat down.
"So, how are you? You look great, by the way!" Caroline said.
Tory smiled, "Thanks. I am on a new diet."
Caroline raised her eye brow, "A new diet, huh? Trying to impress your date?"
Tory smiled and nodded her head, "Something like that. Actually, that is what I came over here to talk about."
Caroline looked at her friend nervously, "Why do you need to talk to me? I mean, you have already signed a contract. You can't back out!"
Tory frowned, "Are you sure, because I have to get out of it!"
"Why?"
Tory looked at her friend and sighed, "Because I met someone."
"What??" Caroline said, with a mixture of happiness and anger, "I mean, but you knew you were supposed to go on this show and everything."
Tory shook her head, "I know, I know. I just think this time this guy might really be the one, and I don't want to take the risk."
Caroline sighed, "But we have the contract."
"Can't we find a replacement?"
"Like who? The show starts in a week. You have to be in Hawaii in a week!"
"Well," Tory started, with a guilty face, "I was thinking about this, and don't you have that cousin, Isabelle or whatever her name is?"
"You mean Lizzie?"
Tory nodded her head, "What about her?"
"I don't know," Caroline started, "I mean, I don't really talk to her that much, and we really aren't that close."
"I know, but we are desperate! She was the only person I could think of that would work! Come on! Look! Lauren and I are both blonde and she could totally work as me. Come on? What are families for?"
Caroline thought about this, "What if she doesn't want to do it?"
"Make her! I really like this guy. I could see him being in my future permanently."
"I'll tell you what," Caroline said, "I will e-mail her about it and try to convince her to do it. If, however, she can't do it, you have to do this."
"Well," Tory said, "Better e-mail her now!"
Caroline sighed, "I just hope she hasn't changed her e-mail address."
"And that she is single," Tory added.
~(LATER)~
To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: Lizzie!!
Date: Sept. 8, 2012
Dear Lizzie,
Hey! How is life in California? Life in New York is dazzling as always, but I miss you. Don't become a stranger, girl! We need to get together sometime.
Anyway, what do you think about Hawaii? I mean, have you ever been there? How would you like to go there all expenses paid, say. . . next week? I think it would be very romantic, and it would actually be doing me a favor. My friend, Tory, was going to go to Hawaii and be on this great reality show, but something came up and now she is unable to go anymore. Unfortunately, she signed a contract, and if she can't go, she may be in some legal trouble. I would do it myself, but I really need to be in New York right now.
So, I was thinking, who do I really think would love this vacation? You know the first name that popped into my head? YOU! Yeah, you! I mean, think about it. You have never been to Hawaii and this would be a great opportunity for your future. All you have to do is go over to Hawaii and pretend that you are Tory. Of course, I will give you all the stuff you need to know and prepare for and it won't cost you anything. Please?
Love you and respond as soon as possible!
Caroline
P.S. Remember that time we were at great-aunt Agatha's lake house and I rescued you from drowning in the lake. You told me you would do anything for me. Just think about it.
~(A DAY LATER)~
To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Lizzie!!
Date: Sept. 9, 2012
Caroline-
It was nice to hear from you after all these years. Although I don't appreciate the attempt in blackmail, its nice to hear from family every once in a while. Although I really don't think you care, California is a lot of fun. It's even greater after college.
In answer to your question regarding Hawaii, I will have to pass on that opportunity. Not only do I think reality television is stupid, but I really don't want to be a victim of the show. Sure, Hawaii sounds great, but everything else sounds crazy. Besides, I really need some money, so I can't afford to get off of work for however long I am needed. Sorry.
I love you,
Lizzie
P.S.- I was four when we were at Aunt Agatha's! I didn't know doing anything for you would involve this.
~(LATER)~
To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Re: Lizzie!!
Date: Sept. 9, 2003.
Lizzie- I didn't think this would be blackmail, but fine. I guess I will find someone else to do it. It won't be nearly as good without you, but then again, someone else might be able to really use the $700,000 you get in the end.
Talk to you at the next family reunion,
Caroline
~(LATER THAT NIGHT, AT CAROLINE'S)~
RING!
The telephone rang loudly. It was around nine at night. Caroline got up and saw that it was her dear cousin from her caller ID. She smiled as she picked up the phone.
"Lizzie!" she said, "How are you?"
"Good," Lizzie answered, nervously, "Listen, I changed my mind."
"What are you talking about?" Caroline asked, obviously lying.
"You know, about the offer. I'll take it!"
"Oh, that!" Caroline said, "What made you change your mind, Liz?"
"Well, to be honest with you, I could really use the money to pay for bills."
"Oh," Caroline said, and she smiled, knowing that the money thing would reel her in, "Well, I am so glad you changed your mind."
"Yeah, yeah," Lizzie said, annoyingly, "So, what is this all about?"
"Oh, its really simple. All you have to do is pretend that you are my friend, Tory for a few weeks while you enjoy yourself in Hawaii."
"What do I do in Hawaii?"
"Oh, a lot of things. Most importantly, though, you live with a guy."
"That's all?" Lizzie said, calming down.
"Yeah, basically. It's called 'The Perfect Connection' Ever heard of it before?"
"No," Lizzie said, "But that's okay. So, when do I have to be there and everything?"
"I will have Tory send you some information about herself and the information regarding the trip tomorrow, okay?" Caroline said.
"Fine."
"Bye, Liz! It was nice chatting with you!"
"You too!" Lizzie said, and she hung up.
Caroline turned her phone off and turned it back on to dial Tory's number. Tory picked up the phone.
"Tory?" Caroline said, "I have good news. Lizzie agreed to do it."
~*~*~*~*~*~
A/N: I know that was a pretty bad first chapter, but it will get better as the plot develops and the trip starts. Please, if you have time, review. I know its pretty early on, but a few reviews would be very encouraging. I won't not post until five reviews or anything, but it would be cool. I will post the next chapter soon!