Disclaimer: You know the drill. I don't own any of the character... Meg Cabot does.

A/N: I hope you like this chapter... I wrote it last night... half asleep. Tell me if I should improve on something.

Oct. 17 G&T

Right. Ok. Sure. They either really like me (doubtful), or they plan on doing a "Carrie"

stunt and pour pig blood all over me. Wait. Let me start at the beginning. Lunch: Lana

and Josh and their gang came over to our table again. And again, she asked if I was

coming to the party tomorrow (Saturday). I was all like, "I have to check with my mom."

Then they all laughed.

Lana- "You aren't supposed to ask her, because you know she'll say no. You tell her your sleeping over at a friend's house, and then go to the party. DUH!"

Me- "Yeah, I know but my mom is different. She calls the house that I am staying at t make sure I get there safely." I said unwillingly.

Everyone at the table turned silent on that comment.

Josh- "Then say your staying at that, um... Tulip girls house then come to the party with her and go back to her house after the party is over." Josh said matter-of-factly.

Me- "Her name is Lily, and we aren't really talking to each other so--"

Tina- "You can stay at my house!" she blurted out.

That took everyone back. She never opens her mouth when the "In-crowd" is in her

presence. I guess she is sort of scared of them. They are a little intimidating. "She

speaks!" someone said. Tina started to blush.

Josh- "You know, that might just work. Can you do that? Stay over at...."

Tina- "Tina"

Josh- "Tina's house, come, party, then head back to her place and do whatever girls do at sleepovers." Josh said, sounding clever for once in his life.

Me- "Um... yeah... sure... Sounds...*gulp* great!" I said trying to sound enthused.

Lana- "Great! Ya know what? I should so totally do your hair and make-up for the party. You would look so totally awesome. I'm sure you'd get a lot of guys that way! Tina, would that be ok with you if I came over to your house to do Mia's make-up? I can do yours too if you want!"

Tina looked at me to confirm it. I really didn't want her to come... but of course... nice

Mia can't say no to an offer that makes someone happy. Not even Lana. So I didn't say

anything... which now I'm wishing I would of... but ... on with the story.

Tina- "I guess that would be ok."

Lana- "Great! I'll be over around 3 p.m. You live in that big house 2 blocks away from the school right?"

Tina- "Um... yeah... can't miss it."

Lana- "Great! See you then!"

Then they all got up to empty their trays and go do what the "In-crowd" does.

Me- "What just happened?"

Tina- "I think we, well, you, at least, were just accepted by the popular people."

Me- "ME? POPULAR? What planet are you from? I think you have been reading too much. Are you feeling sick? I can't get into the "In-crowd"! I'm not.... IN!" I said hoping not to believe her.

Tina- "Well, no I haven't been reading too much... at least I don't think I have. But, who cares about that... What are you going to wear? What time are you coming over? I need answers!!!"

Tina was more excited about this than I was. Well I really wasn't excited at all. More

like, really, really nervous.

Me- "I don't know what to wear. I'll come over around 1:00 and you can help me figure out an outfit to wear. Good for you?"

Tina- "Groovy!" Don't ask why she said that. I think she is reading a book, taking place in the 70's. So

then I emptied my tray and went to my locker to get my things for G&T. On my way to

the room, I ran into none other than Michael.

Michael- "What's up with you Mia?"

Me- "Nothing! Why?"

Michael- "You seem to be accepted by Josh and Lana and everyone who adores them."

Me- "Not really. They just want me to go to this party at Josh's house."

Michael- "Don't go!" he said very sternly.

Me- "What? Why not?" I said confused.

Michael- "Just trust me on this one. Don't go!" he basically yelled.

Why doesn't he want me to go? Not that I'm going to listen to him. I'm just wondering

why he would react like that to just a party. I mean come on... he sounds like my mother.

It's just a party at Josh's house.

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