BN: So do you want the good news, or the bad news? The good news is, I got the position of Stage Manager for our high school's production of "Anything Goes!". Which I'm super excited about. Bad news is that now I'm even busier. Eurg. I do have an excuse for the long periods of not updating, hasn't let me log in for almost a week now. I'm using a friend's computer right now. I'll try to be better, I promise.
In other news, I will be the proud owner of Princess Diaries 6- Sixational in 1-4 days!!!! WOOT!!! I can't wait!!! Just one more reason I love Michelle and her Aussie-ness.

Disclaimer: Felix is my love slave. Holly is Elle's own creation, though she trys to deny it. The rest is all Ms. Cabot.

Chapter Fourteen...

Michael's POV...

Holly is driving me insane. And we've only been back together for a couple of weeks!

I have to get out of the dorm room for some peace and quiet. But wherever I go, Holly will want to come. She'll tag along behind me or try to drag me somewhere I don't want to go.

Unless... Unless I take Kate Hudson's advice in Almost Famous and go and visit my friends. Though, since the music stores will be closed, I'll have to go visit my fictional friends at the library. There must be something there for me to read for the night.

And even if there isn't, a book on Calculus is better than nothing.

And there is no way Holly is going to want to come to the library, so it won't matter if I put on a nice front and offer for her to come along.

"The library?" She pulled a disgusted face, just as I knew she would. "Can't we go somewhere fun? Like that new underage club that opened last week! Or even out to dinner, your choice even!"

That was tempting. I could totally go for a Big Mac right now. And I know choosing Mickey D's That's short for McDonalds right? over some expensive, classy restaurant always annoys Holly, but no. Because it wouldn't just stop at a cheeseburger and fries, we'd have to go out after.

"Sorry, Holly," I said, as if I actually were sorry to reject her offers. "But I'm going to the library with or without you. So what's it going to be?"

I mentally crossed my fingers. Please be without, please be without.

"Fine, I'll just see if Janet or Alicia are doing anything."

"Good idea. I'll see you later."

Breathing a silent sigh of relief, I left the room and headed for the library.

But on the way I made a little stop over. I've been feeling really guilty about what I said to Felix about Mia. He's my friend and I don't want to jeopardise that, and I don't want it to ruin what we have with the band. Keeping the band going may be what keeps me going.

I also don't want to deny Mia from being with a really great guy. I'd hate if she ended up with another creep like Alex.

So I knocked on his door and waited, hoping he hadn't already gone out yet, and also hoping that Mia wouldn't answer the door in one of his shirts or something.

Thankfully, when he finally answered the door to let me in, he was fully clothed and alone. He was slightly shocked to see me, but he was alone.

"What's up, Moscovitz?" he asked, digging his hands into his pockets.

"Uh, well I just wanted to apologise for the other day. I was in a bad mood and what you said pissed me off. But I've thought about it, and I know I can't stop Mia seeing other people, I don't want to. Hell, I'm getting married, I don't want her to be alone and unhappy for the rest of her life, that's not fair." Felix nodded but didn't say anything. "So are we cool?"

"Sure."

"Good. But I'm warning you, man, if you do anything to upset her, you'll have me to deal with. I mean it."

I'm probably not the kind of guy who can make threats like that and sound convincing, but I have to say something. And if anything ever does happen, at least Lars will be there to back me up. Good ol' Lars.

Felix nodded. "Well, thanks. I'm not saying anything is going to happen with her though. We're just going to see how it goes."

"Ok, well, I'll see you later then."

I walked out feeling better. I feel like crap just thinking of Mia and Felix, but I can't stop them from being together.

I walked all the way up to the sci-fi section of the library and picked out a book I surprisingly haven't read yet. It should keep me occupied for a few hours. And if it's any good, there are a few more in the series to keep me distracted for ages.

With my book in hand, I made my way to the desks, but I stopped abruptly when I saw who was sitting alone at one of the tables.

Mia.

So do I avoid her and sit somewhere else? Or do I go out of my way to not avoid her and sit with her?

Decisions, decisions. Maybe I should just pretend I haven't seen her. Or maybe I should just walk past, say hi, and see if she invites me to sit or not.

Or maybe I should just strap on a pair and just go sit with her. What's the big deal? It's not like we decided not to be friends. It's not like we broke up because of a fight and ended on bad terms or anything.

Deciding to take the high road, I walked directly up to the seat opposite her, nodding a greeting to Lars, then waited for her to look up before motioning to her if I could sit there.

"Sure," she replied, a faint, unsure smile on her face.

"So," I whispered, feeling like I had to say something. "What brings you to the library on a Friday night?"

"I'm trying to make sense of this stuff," she indicated to the books spread out in front of her. "What about you?"

"I just needed a break..." I stopped myself suddenly, not wanting to continue. "Uh, I just needed a quite night."

"Right."

This is awkward. What are we supposed to talk about now we've gotten over the formality of it all? Holly? Felix? Not so much. Should I show her the ultrasound picture? Again, probably not.

For five minutes we sat there in silence. I turned the pages of my book without actually absorbing what was written on them. For all I know the book could be upside down or written in Spanish. And Mia doesn't look like she's doing too good either. She's aimlessly flicking through the textbooks, and occasionally I catch her glancing at me.

She's probably seen me glancing at her too. Great. Could we get any worse?

"So, how's the baby going?" Mia asked, taking me by surprise. Maybe she wouldn't mind seeing the ultrasound picture, after all.

"So far, so good," I replied. "We had our first ultrasound the other day. We got to hear the heart beat and see it and everything. It was really good."

"That's great," she smiled as if she meant it. And I think she really did.

"Do you want to see the picture?" It couldn't hurt to ask right?

"Sure."

I opened my wallet and pulled out the black and white picture I had put in there, like a proud parent. It's the picture I replaced one of Mia with. I couldn't bring myself to put one of Holly in there.

"There, you see it?"

"Wow, there it is. Do you know if it's a boy or girl yet?"

"The doctor was reluctant to say because it wasn't one hundred percent clear. But we'll find out at the next appointment."

"Uh huh. Well, you must be pretty excited."

"It's beginning to grow on me. I'm still getting used to the idea, but yeah, it's pretty exciting."

After that we went back to silence for a while. But I felt a lot better about it all. And when I read my book, I actually took in the words, I didn't just read over them.

Mia started making notes again so I think she felt better too.