Here it is! The long awaited chapter 3! haha! Well really this should be a good chapter, since everyone has been enjoying my story! I'm just gonna work on this one for now tho!

I was the first one to be dropped off at home. Thank God, another minuet with Kenny would have been a real drag. He offered to walk me up to my door, but I told him not to.

I was really relived that Lars didn't have to come with me to the restraunt this time. Mom had scolded him, and even tho he was getting paid to watch me by my dad, he got the day off. Mom said that I was a growing teenage girl and having a body guard follow me around everywhere would ruin my self esteem.

So I sat in my room, packing for Lillys house. Mom talking to me threw the bedroom door abought dinner. She seemed...nervous abought something. Like, she was almost in a hurry for me to get out of the house.

"So how long are you gonna be there?" She crossed her arms over her chest.

"All night Mom. Till abought 2 tomorrow."

"Oh ok. Well how are you getting there?"

"Lars is bringing me in the limo."

"When you leaving?"

"As soon as I'm done packing mom! Now can you leave so I can finish?"

That got her to shut up and go. If you asked me she had a hot date coming over. Wait. Wait a gosh darn second that means who ever mom is seeing, she's going to be with tonight! Damn, should of stayed home so I could meet him. Maybe I would bring the topic up to her one night, but right now, I just wanted to focus on hurrying over to Lillys.

I packed up my pajamas, a white tanktop and a pink pair of pants with ice cream cones on them. A few hair binders went into a case with my toothbrush and my face wash. A change of cloths for the next day and a fleece blanket Lilly and I made last December, along with my sleeping bag.

I decided not to wear the Adidas. Those were supposed to be for gym next quarter Anyways. Instead I wore my usual combat boots. I didn't bother to tie them ether.

"Mom! I'm leaving!" I stood at the door, waiting for her to come do her usual, hug kiss good bye and make sure I packed. But she didn't. She just yelled back to me from her bedroom.

"Bye sweetie! Have a goodnight! Call me before you come home tomorrow!"

That's it?! I got a bye, and a call me before I leave! Normally she wants me to call at least once that night! Maybe her dating someone wouldn't be as bad as I thought. I got a whole free night with Lilly!

I ran outside, completely forgetting my coat, Lars lazily leaning against the Limo, his head down at the ground, his arms crossed. I think he was snoozing. He must have had a good day.

"Lars? LARS! I'm ready to go." I had to practically scream until he shook awake.

"Sorry Princess. I was just resting my eyes."

I laughed. I'm glad he got a day off. "Are you sure your gonna be able to drive me to Lillys? I can take a cab if you'd like...." Nor dad or mom would ever go for that. He knew it, I knew it.

"I'm fine Princess. Really I am." He nodded a smile to me, pushing his dark shades up his nose and opening the limo door for me. I never understood why he wore his sunglasses at night. I gratefully got in, throwing my bag on the floor and stretching out on one of the long seats. I was a little drowsy, but I needed to save my energy for tonight. Maybe we could do some Karaoke. Lilly broadcasted me on 'Lilly Tells it Like it is' one day, singing to Brittany Spears remake of I love Rock and Roll. I got so mad at her! I didn't speak to her for at least three days after it was shown.

"All set in Princess?" I could see Lars glancing at me through the rear view mirror as he started the limo up.

I nodded slowly, flashing a quick smile. "All set!" and then we were off into the busy New York traffic. My eyes wandering out the window, deep into thought of Michael. Maybe he could watch the movie with us. But Lilly would never go for that. More then likely, he will walk in, smile and say hi, Lilly will throw the couches throw pillow at him and call him assface, and tell him to leave. And he would obey, not to get in the way of Lillys sleepover.

If only it were just me and Michael watching a movie for once. Just once!

If only....

I arrived at Lillys 20 minuets later. There had been an accident involving seven cars and a flour truck. Id rather not get into it. Just lucky no one was hurt.

The elevator doors swung open to the sixteenth floor. There was a women and her poodle awaiting to get in, so I grabbed my blue duffle bag and quickly stepped out, walking straight down the hall to Lilly apartment. Apartment 1616.

The red wood of the door was almost hypnotizing. For some reason, I was kinda scared to even knock. But I've been here so many times before! This was silly! I knocked hard, sticking my chest out and putting my nose into the air. I was strong, I didn't care if Michael was here or not, I was here for Lilly! Lilly and I were the friends, Michael was just the nerdy, computer loving older brother that watched Buffy the vampire slayer and.....played the guitar and had a 6 pack and had dark shaggy hair I would love to sniff, and determine whether or not he used Suave of Herbal Essence(Lilly told me her shampoo was disappearing rather quickly).

There was no answer. Did Lilly and Michael go out a little longer? Maybe Lilly wasn't expecting me so early. I knocked again, a little louder this time and who was to answer the door? Michael! There he was, standing with a black and white Ramones t-shirt on and his same baggy khakis. Oh he looked cute. For being a tall girl, I was sure glad there was at least one cute boy who still towered over me.

"Thermopolis, your here a little early...."

"Am I too early? I can go. I'll call Lars up and have him come get me for an...."

Michael began to laugh, holding a hand to my face to shut me up. "No no! Its fine! Wouldn't want you adding to the pollution of New York, would ya?" He opened the door wider, allowing me to step inside.

I laughed with him, stepping in and standing in the Moscovitz living room. It was so clean. The big screen t.v was turned onto MTV music videos. A large glass bowl filled with purple popery was on the coffee table. There apartment smelt so good.

"Let me get that for you." Michael took my bag from my hand, winking to me. I tried not to blush, but I did. I did a lot, mostly around Michael. "Lilly left with Boris and Kenny to pick up some movies for tonight. Heard its gonna be a full house."

"Wait what?" I yelled. To late, he was back in Lillys room dropping my bag on her bed. Wait what! What did he say! Kenny and Boris, full house, MOVIES! I thought Lilly and I were just gonna watch Dirty dancing, the two of us! And eat Ice Cream! I thought this was supposed to be my little vacation!!!

Michael laughed, walking out seeing me froze in the middle of the living room. "Yeah, Lilly invited the two of them to stay and watch movies. So they just left to get some. Might be awhile though, there was a crude accident involving a flour truck and seven cars...." He shook his head. "Sad the kind of things that are happening in New York City. Such crazy drivers!"

I sighed heavily, walking and falling backwards onto the couch, my hands over my face. Why did She have to invite Kenny! Just Boris would be fine, he doesn't have an undying love for me! Then while they were smooching I could have made my way back to Michaels room! This was a bad night already!

"You ok?" He walked standing infront of me, looking slightly humorous and concerned. "You look really stressed out abought Kenny and Boris coming. Don't like them?"

"Its not that. I just need a hot shower right abought now..." I groaned, removing my hands and letting them drape to my sides.

"Well. They will be awhile, go ahead and take one. We got fresh towels....." He said towels mockingly. Like he wanted me to take a shower. Wouldn't be the first time I've showered at Lilys or anything, why not?

I smiled to him, nodding and slowly sitting up. "Well, ok I guess I could get clean for my bed..."

I took a long shower. Michael thought I was dead, he even knocked once to see if I was ok. Must have been a good half hour. I dried off with a black soft towel, and then realized, I didn't bring my pajamas in here! How was I supposed to get changed! Crap! I cracked open the door, letting all the steam escape, and glanced to be sure Michael wasn't around. His door was shut. Good! I made a mad dash to Lillys room, then accidentally slammed the door. Damn no lock! Why didn't Lilly have a lock on her door? Oh well, Michael was smart enough not to walk in.

I walked over to the bag, unzipping it and taking out a pair of underwear, my tanktop and my pj pants. slipping them all on one at a time. I hung the towel on Lillys doorknob, and brushed my long dark hair. Even though it was still wet, I put it up into a high ponytail, and grabbed my toothbrush from my bag. A quick glance in the mirror to fix my bangs and make sure I still looked ok.

I grabbed the towel off the knob and opening Lillys door, I jumped, almost screaming to see Michael, standing there smiling. His arm propped high against the frame of the door, our bodies almost touching.

"Sorry Thermopolis, did I scare you?"

I held my hand over my chest, the damp towel pressed to my tanktop as I let out a long sigh. "Even the word 'scare' can't express what I just felt!" I laughed, looking up at him. He stepped aside to let me threw, and I quickly ran to the bathroom, shutting the door and hanging the towel up. Crap, the front of my tanktop was wet. At least it wasn't see through, but still, a wet tanktop was embarrassing.

"Toothpaste toothpaste tooth...paste...." I was whispering to myself, digging around for it, finally finding it in the drawer. "Ah ha! Here you are!" And it was Crest Whiting Expressions, Vanilla mint! The Dr. Moscovits had great taste in toothpaste! I squirted some on, brushing rapidly, then splashed some water on my face.

"Mia? Michael? Were back from the movie store!"

Damn. Lilly was back with....the boys. I put my toothbrush on the sink, walking out of the bathroom in my pjs.

"Mia! I'm so sorry how long have you been here? And what are you wearing....?" Lilly laughed, looking me up and down.

"45 minuets, and I got in my pjs. I didn't know you were bringing, them....." I sighed, seeing Kenny starring at me and looking me up and down once, twice and three times. I think he was stunned to see me in my pajamas. Hopefully he'd go home.

"Mia, you look absolutely beautiful in your nightwear!" Kenny approached me, putting an arm around me and walking me away from everyone.

I quickly pushed him off, turning around and grabbing Lilly. I was fuming right now! "Lilly! This is supposed to be a relaxing night for me! You had to invite Kenny over!?"

"Well Boris wanted to come over! And I couldn't say no to him, we haven't hung in a while. And I didn't want you to be alone!"

"Send him home Lilly! Id be fine alone! I could go talk to...your brother...if you wanted to makeout with Boris!"

"I can't send him home now Mia! Let him stay one movie, then we'll send him home ok?"

I groaned. A movie with Kenny was gonna be the longest movie of my life. "Fine, but make it a short one! Please!"

"Ok! My best friends wedding? Something that might make him wanna go home?"

"Perfect!" I squealed. Kenny hates sappy movies.

"Ok guys! Gather on the couch! Mia, put the movie in, I'll get us some snacks!" Lilly left the room, and I took the movie from the bag, popping it into the dvd player. Boris on one end of the couch, Kenny was on the other. I figured I could sit closer to Lilly, and she would be all over Boris, so I sat directly in the middle of the couch.

Lilly came out a few minuets later, sitting to my right next to Boris, holding a large bowl of buttery warm popcorn. It smelt so good. "Well? Play the movie Thermopolis!" Lilly teased. I pressed enter over the play screen, and the movie blasted threw the digital surround sound. Boris clicked the lamp off, so the living room was dark.

Abought 10 minuets into the movie, Kenny kept scooting closer and closer to me till his knees were touching mine. I crossed my legs, leaning more towards Lilly. Did he have to always breath down my neck!

Not even 2 minuets after this little...touching, did he slide his arm around my shoulders. Who did he think he was? Brad Pitt? Not even close! I sat there, keeping a small distance still so that he wouldn't get any ideas.

The sounds of Boris and Lillys loud smooch fest filled the room. I glanced over, seeing Boris holding his retainer. Lilly was right, he did take it out. I turned back too look at Kenny and roll my eyes, but I felt his lips dive right onto mine. I was stunned. I pushed him off of me, standing and running from the room. Lilly didn't even notice, but I left Kenny sitting there, feeling stupid and alone.

I ran into Lillys room, slamming the door and jumping onto her bed putting a pillow over my face. I didn't wanna be here any more. I was ready to go to bed. I wanted to go home!

"Mia?" I heard someone speak quietly outside the door, then knock slowly. It was probably Kenny ready to apologize.

I sighed into the pillow, holding it tighter over my head. "Go away Kenny!" I yelled. I heard the door slowly open, then close shut. I told him to leave! Not come in.

"Didn't you hear me?" I sat up, throwing the pillow off and turning to face him. "I said go aw-" I stopped in mid sentence. It wasn't Kenny. Wasn't Kenny at all. It was Michael. He had a look on his face like he was sorry. Sorry he ever invited Kenny to come to dinner. Sorry he didn't hook Kenny up with Judy.

"I'm sorry. I just wanted to see what was wrong. I'll leave."

"No!" I held a hand out to stop him. Sitting up on the bed, shrugging my shoulders. "Your fine. I thought you were someone else....."

He slowly walked over, taking a seat right next to me on the bed. There was a silence, then he spoke. "Care to talk abought it?"

I nodded, feeling silly. I felt like crying. But it was stupid. I held my tears back. "Its Kenny. I really see him as just a friend. But him touching me, and trying to kiss me. I just, I don't like it! I just want him to go away! And Lilly is busy out there sucking face with Boris to notice me freaking out!"

"Mia Mia Mia, calm down!" He slung an arm supportively around my shoulder. "Do you want me to go punch him?"

I let out a small giggle, looking up at him. "Its ok, really. Can you tell him to leave for me tho?"

"Sure. I'll be right back for you, ok?"

I nodded as he stood up and left. It took me until he was gone to realize how close we were sitting. I wished he came back now. Michael had always been there for me. When my mom left for work, and left me home alone when I was in second grade, it was Michael and Lilly who came over for me. When my uncle had a heartattack and died, it was Michael who was there for me. And when I found out I was a Princess.....Michael and Lilly were the supportive ones. What would I do without them?

He returned two minuets later, smiling down at me. "Him and Boris left. Lilly is down stairs saying good-bye. Do you want me to help you set up your sleeping bag?" He laughed, opening the door up wider.

I nodded, standing and walking out of the room, feeling him following close behind me, heading into the living room. The t.v was off, the popcorn and movies picked up. I threw my sleeping bag on the couch, grabbing one end of the coffee table, Michael grabbing the other end. We both picked it up, moving it to the side of the room.

"Thanks Michael...." I spoke softly. I grabbed the black sleeping bag, rolling it across the floor infront of the t.v. "Where did you parents go?" I had just realized the Dr. Moscovits were gone.

"They had an emergency client who was going psycho they had to attend to. They wont be back till around 1." He smiled, tucking his hands into the Khakis of his jeans. He looked so cute!

"Ok. I'm so tired. I might pass out before Lilly gets back..." I laughed, sliding in and laying onto a throw pillow from the couch.

"Ok. Good Night Thermopolis...."

"Good Night Michael. Sweet Dreams."

"Sleep with the Angels Princess....."

That made me smile. He always said the sweetest things. He walked away back to his bedroom. I closed my eyes, curling up in my sleeping bag. I fell asleep quickly.

Later that Night

"Princess? Mia, Mia wake up....."

I felt someone nudging me awake. It had to be around 2 or 3 in the morning. My eyes fluttered open drowsy, seeing Michael hovering over me. Lilly was sound asleep next to me and the Moscovits door was closed. "Michael?" I whispered.

"Yeah. Wake up. I wanna show you something...." He whispered.

I sat up slowly, feeling him take my arms and help me up. I leaned against him, tired and drowsy. He slowly walked me down the hallway to his room. Why were we going to his room!?

"You'll really love this Mia...." He whispered in my ear. I could feel the warmth of his breath on my neck, which made me smile a little.

He lead me threw his window, onto his fire escape. It was freezing out! It was end of October at 3 in the morning and he brought me onto his fire escape? I felt my self slowly waking up looking out at the city. The city looked almost dead. I never thought New York slept, but here it was, sleeping soundly early in the morning. "Wow....." I heard the words escape under my breath. My hands gripping onto the railing tightly. It was cold, but I didn't care, I wanted to get as close as I could.

"No Mia...." Michael laughed. Then he stepped forward, standing next to me, he pointed up at the sky. "Look up there...."

I glanced at him, then slowly looked up at the sky. It was amazing! The normal polluted New York Sky was clear. I saw Stars. Millions of them! It was nothing id ever seen. "Oh my gosh...." I whispered. I heard Michael laugh lightly, then look up at the sky.

"Its amazing huh?" he asked. I was lost in words to answer, I just slowly nodded. Id never in my life seen the sky so bright. I never probably would again ether. Just then, I saw a quick flash shoot threw the sky. A shooting star!

"Michael? Michael did you see that!?" I grabbed his upper arm quickly, not taking my eyes of the spot where I saw it. I wanted to see another one! He didn't answer me, I felt his eyes on me, then lean close to my ear.

"Make a wish Princess...." he whispered

I closed my eyes. Placing my hand back on the railing. I made a wish. The only wish that was worth wishing. I wished for Michael. I wished for Michael to be at my side, to wake next to him ever morning and to have his children that are so beautiful not even Photo Shop can make them.

I felt him stand behind me, his hands on my shoulders looking up. I kept my eyes closed, wishing long and hard. His hands now running down my arms, and stopping to rest on my hands. His head next to mine, looking up at the sky. I did too, seeing more and more shooting stars. This was a perfect moment.

"What did you wish for?"

I blushed, shaking my head slowly. "Mmm Mmm, I can't tell you. Then it wont come true."

"Mia....?" I heard Michael whisper in my ear. I smiled, slowly turning my head so my face was close to his. His hands rubbing my hands, I shivered.

"Yes?"

He sat quietly, then smiled. "Your shaking. You must be cold. Should I get you a blanket?"

I sighed. Not exactly what I wanted to hear, but I was in my tanktop. "Sounds nice....."

He left threw the window, leaving me to gaze at the beautiful scene alone. I'm glad he woke me up. He returned a few minuets later, placing the blanket tenderly over my shoulders. "Hold on, ok?" He held up a finger, disappearing back into his room, and bring out a plastic patio chair. He must have fished that up from the closet. He set it down, smiling and sitting down, opening his arms. "I only have one."

I laughed, walking over and sitting down on his lap. His arms wrapping around my body, and I leaned my head back on his chest. His nose nestled up to my hair. This was truly, a perfect moment.

We sat in silence for a few moments and then I fell asleep, in his arms.

The Next Morning

I woke up at abought 11 in the afternoon. Lilly was sitting on the couch watching Room Raiders. I slowly sat up, holding my head, then remembering what happened this morning. It was the perfect moment spent with Michael.

"Morning sleepy head! You passed out pretty quickly!" Lilly laughed, pushing the blanket off her. She was in a school hoody, and a pair of plaid red pj pants. Her black hair back in a ponytail.

"Yeah. I was really tired....." I gave a weak smile, slipping from my sleeping bag.

"Hungary? My mom made eggs and bacon this morning. We can reheat it since Michael didn't wake up yet ether. He's just as lazy as you!" She laughed. "Guess it aint just a princess thing!"

Oh Lilly you have no idea.

"Sounds good!" I nodded, standing up, following Lilly into the kitchen.

"Its Sunday morning, my parents had to take Grandma and Grandpa to church. They'll be gone for awhile."Lilly took down two plates, putting some bacon on it, the food was still warm, so she placed some eggs on the plate, then handed one to me. We sat at her table, her eating and chatting until Michael came in threw the doors, shirtless.

"Morning..." He groaned, stretching his arms over his head. He didn't even glance at me. Did he hate me? Maybe he was regretting lastnight.

Lilly rolled her eyes, not even saying good morning. Instead she began to shout out profanity. "God Asswipe can't you put some cloths on!?"

I rolled my eyes at her. The first thing in the morning they did was yell at one another. I on the other hand, looked over at him smiling. "Morning Michael."

He was getting a plate down, he turned looking over his shoulders, winking to me and smiling back. "Morning Thermopolis....."

I blushed. I could see he actually had very muscular arms. Why didn't I notice that lastnight?

"I got to pee...." Lilly stood up quickly. "Make sure he doesn't touch my food Mia!" She yelled back, leaving out the doors and down the hallway.

Michael sat next to me, smiling. "I carried you back in this morning. You fell asleep in my arms...." He whispered.

I bite my bottom lip, picking at my bacon. I think Lilly forgot I don't eat meat. I tore it into little pieces, feeling sorry for the pig this once was. "I know. I'm sorry."

"Don't be sorry. I kinda enjoyed it...." He nodded to me, taking the one piece of bacon I hadn't ruined off my plate and putting it on his. "Behind this masculine facade, I'm really a kid trying to help."

"You did help. Thank you, It kinda relived some stress. Well....alot of stress." I laughed.

"What can I say? I'm the son of Pshycitrists. I know how to help." He winked, and Lilly walked in. She shot him a dirty look, and he just held up his hands leaving the room with his plate of food.

"Brothers! Gotta love them." She rolled her eyes.

I smiled and nodded, picking at the eggs on my plate.

Yeah. Gotta love them.....