Mia POV:

I sat in class staring at the board which, truthfully, produced no meaning or recognition in my mind. I was not at all focused on the board with its mysterious triangles and theorems randomly scribbled as Mr. Gianini attempted to teach the extremely tired class the basics of geometry, even though we had already been in school for over 3 months. It had been a long couple of months, and finally it was time for winter break. I was doodling in my journal, making scribbles that had no significance to me because all I was thinking about was Michael. His soft, silky hair and deep brown eyes- what bliss- ahhhh….. I softly tapped my pencil against my chin, in a world of my own. But I was awakened from my reverie suddenly by a deep voice.

Shocked from my dream-world I frantically searched the room, finding it empty. Class had ended and I had been paying too much attention to my daydreams to even notice it! And then I remembered that there was a person in front of me. Oh man, it was Mr. G.

"Mia are you okay?" He stared at me with confused eyes. Apparently he probably wondered why I was so "eager" to stay in the classroom when we had finally been released from the shackles of school.

"Yeah Mr. G I'm fine. Sorry, I was just thinking." I quickly covered up my embarrassing daydreams, trying hard to suppress the slight blush that was creeping up my cheeks, but failing miserably.

He gave me a knowing look, and flashed a quick wink and a smirk. Oh god, can he read my mind? Oh well… I don't really care anymore. And then I suddenly remembered- I raced out of my chair- I was supposed to meet Michael in front of my locker as soon as school was over.

I shot out of the chair, clumsily gathering my books, trying to gather my pencils but dropping them in the process, "Oh excuse me Mr. G, but I must go!" I said in my most professional princess-like voice.

I raced out of the door, my new winter shoes skidding against the glossy linoleum floor. The halls were empty and the hall seemed empty. Everyone had gathered their belongings to take home for winter break. The only signs that anyone had actually once been in the hall was the pieces of paper strewn about the hallway. Old pieces of birthday wrapping paper carelessly strewn throughout the hallways, a remnant of many people's attempt to clean their lockers, as had been instructed by the teachers.

I ran down the hallway, my eyes focused on my shoes, trying to make sure I didn't slip. In fact, I was so focused on the floor that I didn't notice as I ran straight in to someone. I looked up and the pug face of Lily stared back at me. Oh god please- not now; I just want to get back to Michael!

"Ah Mia! Just the person I was looking for! Now I was wondering, since you know we have like NO homework over break I was wondering if you wanted to sleep over tonight because—"

But by that time I had already gathered my books and quickly murmured and okay and something about how I had to be going because I had princess lessons and headed down the hallway. Lilly called out from behind, "Okay Mia I guess I'll see you tonight!"

I raced down the hallway, looking forward to finally seeing Michael after strenuous hours of separation. I turned the corner, eager to go home and spend time with him. I finally looked up and started heading straight for my locker. I could make out someone leaning against the locker but it didn't seem like Michael; unless he of course had gotten his hair cut. As I got closer I could see it was George, a guy from my biology class who was a new student this semester who had moved from another part of town. He had a locker near mine and was probably waiting for someone too. But I was pretty sure he didn't have a girlfriend. He looked quite a bit like Michael except for the fact that he had piercing green eyes and his hair was cut short. I ran up to the locker as he slowly said,

"Hey Mia."

"Hey George," I responded, "Have you seen Michael around?"

"Yeah I just got out of math and saw him in the computer lab talking to another guy." Duh, why didn't I guess before? He was probably finalizing and tying up loose ends in the computer club before break started and everyone went on vacation!

"Thanks!" I eagerly started to shove my books in my locker, keeping only the ones I would need over break to complete the little homework we had. I wanted to surprise Michael and make our afternoon together start on a good note.

"So Mia-" I turned around to face him.

"Yeah?" And as soon as my face had turned around he smashed his lips against mine, forcing me up against the locker. I tried to push him off but he was persistent and I my hands were stuck behind my back. I distantly heard echoing footsteps in the hallway as I finally pushed him off me. He slammed against the locker next to mine as I looked to where the footsteps were coming from. I saw the back of Michael running down the hallway frantically, his pencils falling out of his bag. I knew he had obviously seen what George had just forced me to do.

"MICHAEL!" I shouted with painful longing. I had just ruined our one chance at perfection. It was all my fault.

I shouted again "MICHAEL!", as I ran after him, sprinting down the hallway. I could hear George running behind me but I didn't care about him- that evil jerk. It was all my fault. I could have stopped him from kissing me.

Michael shouted back, "I DON'T WANT TO HEAR YOUR EXCUSES MIA! I THOUGHT YOU LOVED ME!" His voice was rough and strangled and my heart filled with pain.

I had just ruined our one chance at happiness and only weeks after we had gotten together! It was all my fault. I just prayed that Michael would be willing to let me explain.

AN: Sorry for such a long wait. I know you probably want to kill me! Anyway here's the next installment! GASP! I'll probably update more this week because we have a break for Thanksgiving. School has been overly stressful and has allowed no time for me to write, so here I am now, using my free time to write an update! Please Enjoy and review lots to motivate me to write at least two more chapters!