A/N I haven't been getting many flames, and every review ought to include a flame... if you think there's an aspect of my storytelling skills that I can improve on, please don't be too shy to tell me, cos I won't be the slightest bit offended, unless you are nasty about it. Oh, and yeah. The speed of the roller coaster is over exaggerated, but Meg Cabot did that too.

Frankie- Yeah, I'm supposed to get on with that FFproject, but no one's reading it, so I can't be bothered. I'll write the next chapter as you as you update yours. ^_~

Disclaimer: I do not own either the Princess Diaries or Nicola and the Viscount. Nor do I want to, I prefer to leave them in the hands of the well-capable Meg Cabot.

As the ride started, Mia could not help thinking about the glimpse of Michael that she'd caught. What was he doing here? True, it was not considered unsightly for men to board such machines, but still! His presense quite unsettled Mia. It took a little while for the roller coaster to start up, but soon Mia felt herself being pushed backward with surprising force. As she clutched her hat with one hand, Mia had to hold on to Josh merely to keep herself from flying. Mia felt slightly thrilled by the speed, for it surely was an incredible speed! Yet Mia could not give herself completely to the joy of the ride, and when Mia smiled, it was not a genuine smile of childish excitement.

Her smile was forced.

All this while, Mia could not help but feel slightly uncomfortable by Michael's obvious attention to her form. Mia knew that she loved Josh with all her heart, but she could not muster a complete smile with Michael so close. Not any other guy, but Michael..... what rubbish! Mia told herself. Michael is just another guy. It's not like he's anything special...

...or is he? Desperately, Mia tried to shut up that impertinent whisper. Of lies, no doubt. Though she was convinced that the only guy in her life was Prince Josh, Mia could not relax the entire ride.

~~~A/N The above was written when I was waiting for my brother to finish his Piano lesson, but it's too short, so I've decided to write two mini-chapters. Oh, and by the way, I haven't entirely copied Nicola and the Viscount, but the main idea is there. Cool. On to part B.~~~

When the ride was over, (and none too soon) Mia could not wait to hurry away in the opposite direction to where Michael was going. When she was safely standing amongst the Richters, she spied Michael standing with his sister and parents, who had not gone for the ride. Next to Lilly was the man who had ridden next to Michael, the same charming man that Mia had spotted Lily chatting animatedly with at the dance. Good, Mia thought. He seemed perfect for Lilly, and that was what she deserved.

Seeking to escape Michael's disturbing gaze, Mia gave a shout of fake delight and herded the Richter family towards a nearby lake, where they spent the next half-hour. When that was up, the Richter family made for the car, and Mia was thankful for the bath and bed that awaited her.

~~~The next day~~~

Mia, after a night of restlessness, unsurprisingly woke up rather late. In fact, she had to be shaken awake by Princess Jarre in order to attend lunch. Josh came bursting in soon after his sister had entered, and he was left alone with Mia by a sneaky Jarre. Mia smiled, partially at Jarre's goodheartedness, and partially at Josh's handsome face.

Despite their -rather contradictory- encounters with kissing before, when Josh failed to summon any words for Mia, he shrugged in defeat and leaned in for the kill.

Mia was only too eager.

Her lips met his with a purpose. Theirs was a dance of vigor and competition- to see who could hog the activity. His eyelids drooped seductively, Josh returned the kiss professionally, and Mia could not help but think how lucky she was to have him.

To any outsider, such an intense sport could be described as they competed to devour the other'. To Mia, it was the best feeling in the world. She longed for it to last, and when Josh finally broke the kiss, Mia wished to re-engage him in the sport. Leaning close, Josh whispered, My love, do hurry up and get dressed, we shall be having lunch at the dance. Mia murmured. But I do not care for such a dance. My only concern is to be by your side always. Josh sighed. As do I wish, but I have already given mother my word that I shall be present... and what rightful man would break a promise to his own mother? Mia thought, then agreed. Very well, then. I will take but a moment to get dressed.

Josh left the room, and Mia quickly got ready for the dance. She would get to dance with Josh again! Then something crossed her mind, and she remembered theuncomfortable encounter with Michael yesterday... and how -dangerously- much she had enjoyed dancing with him before.

A/N I know I made Mia kiss Josh again... but no one complained so I figured you readers didn't think it was as disgusting as I found it. Read on, and I hope you're all enjoying it so far!