HereÕs my first Princess Diaries fic! ItÕs about seven years from Princess in Waiting, MiaÕs 21 and MichaelÕs 24. Sorry if they seem out of character or whatever, I wrote this several months ago when I was tired! Please R&R so I can put the next chapter up!

Amelia Mignonette Thermopolis Grimaldi Renaldo (aka Mia Thermopolis) was getting ready for a state dinner with her grandmere when the phone rang. She ran to answer it, expecting to hear Grandmere's harsh voice, but instead, to her surprise, the voice coming over the phone was...

ÒMichael?"

"Hello Mia," said Michael. Mia felt her heart leap at hearing her true love's voice. "I was wondering if you would like to go out to dinner this Saturday. I have something to tell you.

"Oh, of course Michael, I'd love to," said Mia happily.

"Good." said Michael. "See you at seven then, okay?"

"Bye." said Mia, who hung up feeling ecstatic. She and Michael had been dating for about 7 years, but hearing his voice still made her heart go crazy.

On Saturday night, Mia changed into a pretty dress and set out to pick up Michael for their dinner. Lars helped her into the limo. He grinned at her and said, "You are looking very beautiful tonight, princess. Excited for your date with Michael?"

"Oh yes." Then Mia frowned. "But I wonder what Michael wants to tell me."

She was still wondering when the limo pulled up in front of Michael's apartment building. He was standing on the sidewalk, waiting.

When he saw Mia, he smiled warmly. "Mia." he said. "I'm so glad you could make it tonight."

"Me too." said Mia, giving Michael a quick hug before grabbing his hand and pulling him into the limo. "So what did you want to tell me?"

Michael smiled secretively. "You'll see when we get there."

The limo drove to the restaurant and pulled to a stop in front of it. The driver got out and opened the door for Michael, Mia, and Lars. They went inside the fancy restaurant and Michael led Mia to a table in the back. It had a sign reading "Reserved" on it.

"Wow, Michael, you've really made this special!" said Mia, who was surprised. "A reserved table and everything!"

"Well, I wanted it to be special." said Michael, smiling. "I have something important to ask you."

Mia was confused and was about to ask Michael what he meant, but then the waiter came to take their orders. Mia had a vegetarian dish, Michael had lobster, and Lars ordered a gourmet steak. They didn't have to wait long for their food to arrive. Finally Mia could take it no longer and asked, "So Michael, what are you going to ask me?"

Michael swallowed the mouthful he had and set down his fork. "Well, Mia," he said, "you know that I love you, and you love me. And, well, we've been dating for a long time, and I thought it was a good time to ask..." He got out of his chair and kneeled on one knee. "Amelia Mignonette Thermopolis Grimaldi Renaldo, will you marry me?"

Mia was so shocked she couldn't speak. She regained her composure and swallowed hard. "Michael..." She looked at him and smiled. "I absolutely accept!" She ran to him, and they shared a happy kiss.

Lars was grinning. "Congratulations, your Highness." he said. "This is wonderful news." Then his smile faded. "But I wonder what the dowager princess will think of it?"

Mia gasped. "Grandmere!" Her eyes widened and her mouth fell open. "Oh no! What will she say?"

Sappy romance, I know! Oh well. Please R&R and tell me what you thought of it. If people like it, IÕll put up the next chapter.