Disclaimer: I do not own The Princess Diaries..'Tear, Tear'

Author Note: Okay, here's my next chapter. I hope it will be better then the last chapter! And that you like it, so please review afterwards!

Michael's POV

Lilly and I were both crying. I was holding her. When our parents came in, they knew something was up. Lilly and me were never holding each other, much less crying. Once the saw the t.v., they understood, and called Mia's mom. She of course had already known, but was still in shock. Once mom was done talking to Helen, she gave us the phone. "Hello" I said, trying not to sound weak

"Hi Michael, Hi Lilly."

"Hi" Lilly sniffled

"I know this whole thing is really hard on you guys" Mrs.Thermopolis continued "But if you would like you could come to our house for a little while. I've already called some of Mia's other friends, and there on their way. I know it might be hard for you guys to be at Mia's house," I could tell Helen was crying now "But you guys would be the best support for everyone I think."

"We'll be over as soon as we can" I told her. I saw Lilly nod in agreement

"Thanks you guys, see you soon," She said

Lilly and I were ready in ten minutes. Lilly was wearing a black velvet dress. I decided that instead of black, I would wear blue. Lilly didn't approve

"Michael!" Lilly cried "Mia is...Mia is...well, you know what she is, and you wear blue!?"

"Yes, I'll explain later, right now are focus is to be at Mia's house at be there for people."

She nodded again. Lars was at the door when we walked out. Both Lilly and me were surprised to see him. "Lars," I said, "What are you doing here?"

"I came to escort you. There'll be a lot of press outside of this building, and outside Mia's house. I just want to keep you guys safe." Then he mumbled "Because I couldn't keep Ms. Mia safe." Lilly went up to Lars, and gave him a hug and said, "It's not your fault Lars, all you were doing was following orders, if it was anyone's fault it was the Plaza's for not having better security. So, thanks for being here."

I shook his hand, and said "Thanks dude." Then I whispered "Mia would've been proud" Lars wiped a tear from his eye. Then Lilly said, "Okay, enough of this, its time to go and show the press what were made of!"

I whispered again to Lars, "So, in other words, she wants to tell the press about her show." Lars laughed, but Lilly gave me an evil eye, which she is very good at.
When we stepped outside, Lars was right, the whole block was full of reporters yelling,

"Hey! What does it feel like to find out that your best friend, and girlfriend are missing?"

"How was it like to kiss the Princess of Genovia, then find out the next day, she was gone?"

"Do you think Ms. Amelia is dead?" Okay, I really was about to punch that one, but Lars grabbed me.

"Don't Michael." He said sternly "That wouldn't be good for your image. And plus, Mia wouldn't want you to do it." he winked as I put my arm down. I did glare at the reporter though. When we got into the limo that was going to take us, Lilly had a sad look on her face. I asked her,

"Lilly? What's wrong?" She looked at my slowly, and tear was running down her cheek. That's all it was, one little tear, but it meant so much.

"Do you really think she's dead?" She asked quietly. I winced, but answered,

"No, Lilly, I don't. Not just because that's what my heart wants to believe, it's what I know. Mia's too strong to break that easily. She's too powerful in mind and body to let someone hurt her. She's too smart to let go. She knows that people out here love her, and are looking for her, and will never give up till she's found...safe and unharmed."

Lilly smiled, and said in reply, "Your right Michael, she's just too Mia to be dead. But, I wish she would come home soon, I miss her so much!"

"As do I, Lilly, as do I." She cried some more in my arms, as I rocked her.

When we got there, Mrs. Thermopolis came running out, and Lilly got out, and now Helen rocked her. It was weird, yes, but it broke my heart. When we came in, I saw a lot of people from school, Mia's friends, and the rest of Mia's family. All of them were crying, most of them were doing it in other people's arms. Lilly and me went over to Tina. Once she saw us coming, she ran up to Lilly.

"Oh Lilly! I can't believe it!" She sobbed. Now it was Lilly's turn to hold someone, and she did. A couple minutes later, Helen came up, and said,

"Um, Lilly, the press wants someone to speak, but sense me and Mia's dad are not really up for that, and your use to being on t.v., and of course because your Mia's best friend, we were wondering if you could make the speech?"

Lilly slightly smiled, and answered, "It would be an honor, but really, I think Michael should do it." She looked, and smiled at me. "Michael's Mia's boyfriend, and today, in the car, he taught me something that I never would have probably never had learned, trust, and hope."

Helen was crying and smiling, then looked at me. "Michael, would you-" I cut her off

"Mrs. Thermopolis, you don't even have to ask, of course I'll do it." She smiled again, and gave me hug.

"Thanks Michael, it really means a lot to be and Mia's father."

I looked at Mr. Renaldo, he was crying, something I never thought I would ever see him do. I made my way to the door, opened it. The lights of the reporter's camera went off every second. The rest of the guest came outside too, but went to the back to watch. I began my speech.