Author's Vent: Well this is technically my second fic (if only I had continued my first one, I will still try) I had a lull from PD these past months, because of Meteor Garden (FYI: this is a Taiwanese soap. *wo ai ni Xiao Tian*) and I almost forgot that I had been working on a fic last summer until I came across it yesterday. I am almost at the middle of the story; just wish Mr. Lazy wont get to me first before I finish this fic. And I also wish that this time I'd finish this. So I hope you'll like it.

Story: Michael is famous, Mia is now ruling Genovia and they are not together. so what happened? *sort of a song fic*

Disclaimer: Princess Diaries and all the magnificent characters in it is owned by the brilliant Meg Cabot (thanks for sharing with us the enchanting world of Princess Diaries, rest assure, it will be cherished forever.) The poem I used is from the beautiful song, Let Me Be The One by Jimmy Bondoc, so thanks to him.. ~

LET ME BE THE ONE

By LinuxRulz

It was the last stop of Rune's Edge's US Tour. They were now playing in their hometown, New York City. They're a big hit this year, always leaving their audience in uproar of awe, judging that you can even still hear the crowd shrieking even after their last song.

"Michael, great show!" Ryan said to their lead guitarist/vocalist as the band descends backstage.

"Yeah! Great drum work man!" Michael replied.

The backstage was in a state of euphoria. Every one was congratulating the band for a great tour: family, friends, colleagues, celebrities, the press, producers, sponsors and other unknown acquaintances. Loud screams can be heard at the gate as a horde of fans was trying to get in.

The band made their way through the sea of people, heading for their dressing room to take a breather before going to the after party that was happening in an adjacent tent.

Trish, Paul-the-keyboardist's fiancée, went in the dressing room. "Guys, lets go! Jonnie, Rachel, and Liz are waiting for you at the party."

"Come on guys," Paul teasingly said after giving Trish a wet one and putting his arm around her shoulder, "don't keep the girls waiting."

The rest of the band followed the couple out but just as they were about to enter the party Michael remembered something. "Guys, I forgot my mobile. I'll just follow you in the party." Then he went back to the dressing room and began rummaging his stuff for his phone. He was making quite a mess, with things being thrown around. But then he noticed something that fell on the floor. Seeing what it was, Michael felt a heavy feeling inside him. He picked it up, sat at the couch beside him and just stare at it. He didn't expect to see that thing there. He thought it was lost and almost forgot about it (seeing that he is in a tour and all). It was a small silver trinket box with stars embossed around it. As Michael began to open the box, his heart grew heavier and seeing what's inside it made him feel worse. In it was a white gold ring with a large grayish blue gem in the middle. It was a thing meant so much to him; one thing from his past that was truly close to his heart, yet trying to get over with; a thing that could have change everything for him. However, that wasn't the only treasure inside that small box.

Michael didn't put much attention to the ring because his eyes was immediately set on that image that was attached to the inner side of the cover. it was a picture of him with a girl in his senior prom. He can't take his eyes of the girl in the picture, remembering how she looked that night. She was so beautiful, wearing a glittering white ball gown with her hair up accented by a tiara. She looks like a princess, which she really is. Michael's princess. who he loved for almost the whole of his life and still loves until now.

Michael was so captivated by the image that I seems like he was in his own world, ignoring what was happening around him. He just sat there, hunched forward, continuing to stare at the girl as these words came running through his mind.

If you can only see me now

I manage to fly again somehow

The choice between love and career

The choice between courage and fear

It's never easy

I still wish you were near me

So let me be the one to say

I'm still waiting for that day

That you'll comeback to stay.

After one and a half years, he still longed for this girl. His love for her was so strong, so real that it stayed the same for that long. Michael gave out a sigh as he closed the box and clasped it between his hands with his head stooped down.

Michael then noticed the noise that was coming form the party that was partly meant for him and his band. He was really not up for having strange girls flirting with him and mingling with self-absorbed celebrities. It was a like he felt the need to have a time to think things through alone, so he put the box in his pocket, got car his keys and his jacket, then sneaked out of that place with out anybody noticing; not even the fans that were still outside.

Michael drove around for some time then decided to just take a walk around Central Park. With all the memories with that girl coming back to him, he was becoming doubtful if he wants to continue living his life the way does right now. He knew deep in his heart that it's only with her that he would be truly happy, because she was the only reason behind all his success. If only he could have both his love and his career, but he thought it's impossible to happen.

~ Author's Vent: so what do you think??? Please R&R..