A/N WOW!! I actually got reviews! I am in shock, but decided to write another chapter anyway. Thankyou to my wonderful reviewers! (Max4cast, thanks for such a positive response! sapofbks2002, thankyou! CrazyNut2002 Thanks for what I like to call constructive criticism. I'm never offended by anyone who takes the time to review, and I'm sorry, but if I change their characters, then this fic would be like everyone else's, where Mia and Michael start off by pining for each other, then they find out in the end.) Anyway, I love you guys!....uh-oh. I hope I'm not becoming one of them hyper-authors, who I love for their hyper-ness anyway.
Disclaimer: If I were Meg Cabot, then I would have managed to stuff up the entire Princess Diaries story, but it doesn't matter, as the point is that I am not Meg Cabot, and do not own the Princess Diaries, the events, setting, or character. Or even the choice of N.P.O.V. I also don't own the bold bits for the diary headings. I don't own anything. All clear? Good.
Saturday Night (really late) In my bedroom
Whew! That was a long night. Um, where shall I begin? I seemed to spend all eternity standing there in the arms of total-hottie Michael Moscovitz, when I was suddenly aware of someone's eyes boring a cave into my back. Turning around, I saw it was my biology partner, Kenny.
What's with him and strange looks anyway?...kinda freaky. What's with him anyway? He seems like he wants to say something to me.... HE WANTS TO KILL ME!!! Yes, that must be it! He wanted to stick a dagger through my back when we were dancing, but there were too many people, and he didn't get another chance because I went to (blush) flirt with Michael!!! Oh no! What shall I do?! And when I felt his eyes boring into my back, he must've been thinking about how it'd look with the handle of a dagger sticking out!! Or maybe, he wants to dissect me! Hey, why not? He's really good at bio...
I excused myself from Michael, (who, I HOPE was slightly disappointed to let me go) and talk Lars to keep an eye on Kenny for me. Lars seemed strangely amused, but he managed a straight face as he Yes, Princessed me. Wonder what was so amusing? But for his sake, I'll have to try to survive Kenny-The-Maniac. I mean, if Lars failed to save me, then he'd be permanently off my dad's payroll, and probably banished from Genovia, because he let the solitary heir to the throne get murdered by some mad student. And if he was off my dad's payroll, then he wouldn't be able to support his three wives. So, for his sake, I'll have to beat mastermind murderer, Kenny Showalter.
Soon after I told Lars to keep an eye out for Kenny, I turned around to look for another dance with babe-magnet Josh Richter. He was still dancing with other girls (unfortunately) and breaking poor Lana's heart. Just out of curiosity, I searched for Lilly and Tina to see what they were up to. Lilly was dancing with Boris. BORIS. Ewwww.... gross! Tina was talking to some guy from Trinity whose name's Dave-something-something. Oops, I forgot. Oh, and you absolutely won't believe what happened next.
Yes, mad murderer, psycho biologist, Kenny Showalter was making his way, across the room, and towards me. Yikes! I tried to find a way to hide, and could only think of going back to Michael, who was standing forlornly by himself... but that would make me look desperate for Michael, which I definitely am not. (I just realised, didn't Michael hate school events? Well, DIDN'T HE?) So I gathered all my princess-y dignity, and tried to stand confidently while I waited for him.
As Kenny came towards me, all the while staring that uncomfortable stare, I had to do something while waiting for him. And.....well, he actually doesn't seem so bad. He's good-looking, I guess, but good-looking in this tall, lanky way. And maybe I've mistaken that look in his eyes. Maybe it isn't madness, but..hunger. Hunger? For me, unnaturally tall, unnaturally flat, Mia Thermopolis? Oh, haha, you've got to be kidding me. More like hunger......... to kill me. Argh! MUST STOP BEING PARANOID!!!
Actually, Kenny was all right. He said he really enjoyed killing, (why did I even write that?) I mean DANCING with me. He told me I was the most beautiful girl he'd ever met, and he'd be overjoyed if I granted him a dance with the beauty of Genovia as he called me. I know he must be lying about me being beautiful, but he was blushing the whole time he said it, and.....wasn't it soooo sweet of him?
I caught Michael glaring at Kenny, but I threw him an assuring smile that said . He just looked confused. Oh well. I suppose girls and guys can't communicate via that psychic guys thing. Anyway, Kenny seemed unable to let me go after that. He danced with me all night, and when I told him I was really tired, he took me to a nearby table and started offering me all this food and drinks. I politely told him that I was vegetarian, and he started offering me a whole lot of salad. He seemed to talk really quickly, and most of the time I couldn't catch what he'd said. I only managed to pick up that he likes japanese anime, because it kept coming up so often.
I got bored of listening to Kenny, and decided to forget the idea that he'd ever want to kill me, (he seems to interested in me.... too interested for comfort) and let my gaze wander... and settle on Michael, who was talking to this really pretty, and rather clever girl, Lucy. I don't know why, but my heart seemed to crash just then. Why? I don't know, it's not like I have a crush on him or anything...... but seeing him talk to another girl just hurt. No! That's very selfish of me, to want both him and Josh and Kenny. Wait a minute! Did I just say Kenny? Well, he is kind of cute.
I looked over to Josh, who was dancing with yet another girl, and nearly jumped. He was looking right at me! Josh Richter, Straight-A senior, totally cute guy that I am head-over-heels in love with, caught me staring at Michael. His eyes seemed to narrow, and I wanted to jump up and assure him that it was he who owned my heart... but noooo, I was too cowardly. Anyway, I excused myself from Kenny, and went over to let Josh know that I was tired and wanted to go home.
I think I've ruined our relationship. Typical Mia blunder. Oh, WHY did I have to let my date catch me staring at Michael?? WHY?!?! Josh didn't say a word as we went to the limo. In fact, we didn't talk the entire trip back to my house.
I am so heartbroken.
A/N I really had no idea on how to continue the story. I was kinda thinking of giving up already. Anyway, since I realised that people are actually reading this story, perhaps I should put more thought into the story. Or not. Anyways, I had to write the beginning 3 times. How was that? I know you guys probably all want romance, but I'm trying not to make it sound like everyone else's fics. I tried to make this chapter longer, because I have an essay on Tuesday, so I'm sorry, but I can't write another chapter for, something like two days? Don't worry, I'll make it up to you the week after that, cos I'll be on holidays!
Luv, An Onymous (Oops, I nearly wrote my name there!)
