A/N: Yoz peeps! Sorry for taking such a loooong time to write the third chapter of this story...I really put in a lot of effort in writing this chapter, hope you'll like it too! Pls R&R!!! And sorry for making Michael to be such a jerk; he only appears to be one...if you wanna what happens, read on...All these are based on the first book...sorta when Mia is not yet princess of Genovia.

Summary: Are the marks on Michael's neck actually love-bites? Or just some insect-bite as he claims it is? And how did he come about to have them?

The Truth Unfolds Pt 1

"Mia...Mia!"

"Huh?"

"Are you alright? You seem a little distracted, what's that you're staring at?" asked Michael curiously.

"Oh...nothing, I'm okay." Yeah right, thought Mia. I cannot believe you told me a lie! Who are you trying to cheat, creep?!

"Hey, I'm starving, wanna go for a bite? I have so much news to tell you!" Michael said excitedly.

"Okay." Mia replied somewhat nonchalantly.

"So what would you like to have? I'll go order for you." Michael offered.

"I'll just have a vanilla milkshake, please." Mia said.

"Okey-dokey."

Mia's POV

Oh man, I can't believe Michael is actually cheating on me! How else can he explain those love-bites on him? No wonder he always seems so busy these few days. Whoever can that vile boy-friend stealing vixen be? Hmm...but then again, what if those bites on Michael are really just insect bites? Won't I be over-reacting a little? Then why did Michael seem so evasive when I asked him about those bites? Oh...what am I supposed to do? My head is gonna burst soon!

End of Mia's POV

"Here's your drink." Michael said, breaking Mia's train of thoughts as he placed her milkshake on the table.

"So what's up with you these days?" asked Mia with fake cheerfulness.

"Haven't you heard from Lily? I've been working on a history project on Genovia. And, even though Genovia is a little known country, do you know that..." Michael chattered on animatedly.

Mia shut out Michael's voice and focused on the love bites on his neck which seemed to be laughing and mocking at her.

(Conversation with Lily)

"Lily...is that you?" Mia asked timidly.

"Duh, who else can it be?" snapped Lily.

"Lil, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to ignore you, I was just upset with myself for upsetting my mum and for being such klutz and I just wanna apologise to you..."

"Actually, I was partly at fault too, I only cared about myself and did not spare a thought for you...so...I'm sorry too."

"Oh Lily...you don't know how miserable I've been without you by my side, planning some strike or another..."

"Oh shut the crap and please come straight to the point, Mia, I know you want me help with some lame-o stuff, so just spill."

"You sure do know me best! But what I said was really truth, but I also really need your help."

"I knew it, has it got something to do with Michael then?"

"How did you know? I was just wondering whether Michael has been behaving differently these days...'cause I found love bites on him..."

"Are you sure you saw them correctly, Mia?"

"No I'm not sure, that's why I need your help. Did he bring back any girl or has he been on the phone to think of it, he did bring a girl from his school before, and he has been on the phone every day but I'm sure h"

"Hello? Mia? Are you still there?"

Mia's POV

Oh gosh! I can't believe that Michael is really cheating on me! I've always been faithful to him. I never thought of any other guy, yet...How can I face anyone over again? The whole school will know by tomorrow, I'm sure. Mia Thermopolis two-timed by ex-AEHS student then dumped by him for prettier and smarter girl.

"Mia? What's wrong honey? Why are you crying?" Mum asked concernedly.

"Oh nothing...Michael just cheated on me, that's all." I replied.

"Now, now, I'm sure whatever problems you have; there will be solutions so don't just jump to any conclusion ok?"

"Lily blabbed everything to you, did she not?"

"Yes, but because she cares about you and. She doesn't want you to be so unhappy. Why don't you ask Michael what really happened, sweetie?"

"Okay...maybe I should do that. Thanks Mum, you've made me feel better already."

"Come here and give me a hug."

End of Mia's POV

The next day-

"Mia! What on earth are you doing at my school?" Michael asked incredulously.

"Shocked to see me huh? Feeling guilty already?"

"Huh? I don't get you Mia"

"Stop pretending Michael! Those marks on your neck are actually love bites, aren't they?"

"Well, since you've already found out, I see no sense in hiding it from you."

"So you've finally admitted to two-timing me huh? How could you Michael Moscovitz! To think that you were the last person I would ever think of doing such a thing!" Mia sobbed, torrent of tears flowing down her cheeks fast and free.

"Mia, please let me explain. I wasn't even aware of it until I got home and Lily told me." Michael explained.

"Yeah right! Save all those lies for some one else! I won't be fooled by you again! And I can't believe that Lily kept mum about it when she already knew!" Mia swung around and started running.

"Mia, wait up! I was at Cherry Daniels's house working on our history project, when I fell asleep. I suspect that when I fell asleep, Cherry made those marks on my neck!" Michael puffed.

"What a likely story indeed! Who's Cherry? Why were there only the two of you? What happened to "classmates"?"

"I have to admit that I told a little white lie there 'cause I didn't want you to get the wrong idea of me and Cherry, that's all."

"That's all? THAT'S ALL? You're just a really big fat liar!"

"Please, Mia, I'm really sorry, please forgive me. If you'll just stop running away, I swear I'll tell you everything."

"Okay, you have five mintues. Shoot."

"Well, firstly, there are only two members in each team. Cherry was my partner and one day she suddenly confessed to carrying a torch for me. However, when I told her that I already had you, she went berserk and swore that she would be capable of doing anything and everything to get you out of my sight. So you see, I really have cause to believe that she made those love bites to mislead you so that you would leave me. That's why we must stay united and not let her get the better of us. I'm really sorry I lied to you."

"Wow... it's like some potty romance plot with killings, betrayals, scheming and what not. I'm also sorry for being so paranoid and for over-reacting. Please forgive my childishness...I just couldn't bear the thought of you not liking me any more..."

"Shh...it's ok, apology accepted, I know that you were just overly concerned."

Michael cupped his hands around Mia's chin and tilted it upwards as he bent forwards to meet her lips as boy and girl melted into each other's arms, locked in an embrace, in a world of their own.

A/N: Hope everyone enjoyed reading this. Thank you to all my reviewers for your criticisms and compliments. I will definitely strive to improve my stories! Pt 2 coming up soon!

Disclaimer: I do not own Princess Diaries