Another double for ya. Don't lose that faith…

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Mia's POV...

Ring, ring

I rolled over and grabbed for the phone, knocking over a book and my lampshade in the process.

Whoever's ringing at this time in the morning had better be worth it.

"Hello?" I asked, crankily.

"Amelia! Good afternoon! Although I suppose it's morning there isn't it? I didn't wake you did I?"

"Of course not, Grandmere. I'm always awake at five thirty in the morning."

Somehow, my sarcasm flew right over her head.

"Oh, Amelia, princesses should never rise before six am! But since you're already awake, there's no harm in still talking."

"Uh huh." I stifled a yawn and silently cursed my grandmother's name.

"Well your father and I have booked our vacation. We'll be staying at the Plaza of course, and we'll be coming in approximately five weeks, on the twenty seventh...Are you writing this down, Amelia?"

"Uh huh," I lied. She'll no doubt call me again to remind me before she leaves. Probably multiple times.

"Good. So now you know when to expect us. How's things?"

"Um, fine."

"How's that bloke you were telling me about? What was his name? Feeley?"

"Felix."

"Yes, that sounds about right. How is it going with him?"

"He's dating my room mate now," I told her, sneaking a look over at Hayley, who'd managed to stay asleep this whole time.

"He's what? Honestly, Amelia, these...American's you get involved with, the nerve of them! If you'd only let me fix you up with one of these lovely Genovian lads I have picked out. They'd never dream of doing anything like that! Just promise me you'll think about it."

"Yeah, whatever, Grandmere."

- - -

Later that day I walked back into my dorm room from my first class of the day, to find Hayley and Felix in a rather compromising position.

"Oh, hey, Mia," Hayley said as soon as she heard my purposely loud shutting of the door.

"Please, don't stop on my account. I can go somewhere else."

"No, that's ok. I should get going anyway. See you later, Hayles." He kissed her on the cheek and stood up. "See you, Mia."

"Yeah, bye."

"Sorry about that," Hayley apologised as soon as Felix had shut the door behind him.

"That's ok, I'll knock first from now on. Did I interrupt the first kiss?"

Hayley nodded shyly, and she's never shy.

"So when are you guys going out? For real, I mean. Like on a date."

"He asked me to come see the band tonight, does that count?"

"Sure it does."

"Can you come with me? Maggie too."

"What? You don't want us dragging along."

"Please?" she begged.

"We'd only be in the way."

"But you wouldn't be! When he's on stage I'm going to be by myself anyway. Or else I'd have to hang out with the other girlfriends, and you more than anyone should not be cruel enough to make me hang out with Holly. Come on, please?"

"Urgh, all right! I'm not promising anything but I'll ask Maggie and see what she says."

"Yes! I love you! And don't worry about Mags, I already spoke with her and she's coming."

"Well then I guess I am too then."

- - -

A few hours later Lars had sweet talked his way into the bar and we were just waiting for them to start.

Felix left us and disappeared back stage.

"He's so sweet," Hayley said, a dreamy look in her eyes. "And this is so cool!"

We sat down on a couch at one side of the dance floor. We have a pretty good view of the stage which is good for Hayley, but I don't particularly want to see Michael.

I just hope he's not stupid enough to sing 'Tall Drink of Water'. I know I've listened to his cd enough to push past it, but I don't know if I could handle it in public.

Finally, after what seemed like forever, the lights dimmed and they walked on stage.

Michael, being the lead singer, stepped up to the microphone and said, "Thanks for coming to see us! We're Mondavi and we hope you enjoy the show!"

He was just about to start playing when someone from the crowd screamed out "I want to have your baby!"

Michael laughed and called back, "Sorry, but someone already beat you to it!" I just know somewhere off stage, Holly is beaming proudly.

Then he saw me looking at him and turned as white as a ghost. I guess he didn't know I was here.

It took him a second to collect himself, but then he started playing.

"Are you ok?" Maggie asked, shouting over the music.

"Yeah. Why wouldn't I be?"

"Because of what he just..."

"Maggie, I'm fine. Just drop it."

She may have forgotten about it, but I sure didn't. I'm listening to the music but I'm not taking it in; I'm not enjoying it. I can't get it out of my head.

To my relief, they never played 'Tall Drink of Water' during the original songs. But then they announced a quick break before cover songs. So who knows what they'll play next.