Apologies all around…I'm really, really sorry I haven't finished with this story…This semester is crap…loads of work…yeah, anyway, I got a few days off, so the first thing I thought of were you guys (aren't I sweet…;-)) and well, here's the final chapter.
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14 February – 2 am
I shouldn't be worried…Mia still likes me…I hope.
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14 February – 4 am
Why am I still awake?
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14 February – 4:05 am
I wonder how Mia will react when I tell her.
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14 February – 4:10 am
I really need to get to sleep…
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14 February – 5 am
Ok, no ways that I'm going to sleep again! I eventually dozed off and had a nightmare…um, I cant remember all of it, but the computer club was having a stall at some fair…I had made a special program for Mia to tell her that I loved her, but when she saw it, she jumped up and screamed. She then ran off crying…and I woke up.
This isn't a bad omen, is it?
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14 February – 6 am
Ok…just checked that the presentation for today is still working…affirmative.
What do I do with myself for the rest of the day…I'll drive myself crazy doing nothing…
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14 February – 2 pm
Well, I spent the day with the band…I don't know why we were practicing, the school wouldn't let us play after Gupta heard us play "69"…well, she didn't even hear it, she just heard the name and ordered us off the stage…it didn't even have anything to do with what she thought…that old dirty-minded educator…
At least we passed some time, then on the way home, Boris (who knew by that point that me and Mia were going together) asked me if I'd bought her a corsage yet…How do I buy one if I don't know what colour Mia's dress is?
But Boris asked Lilly for me, and Lilly replied that it was midnight blue. So Boris took me to the shop where he had bought one for Lil…I just bought one of tiny white roses tied together with dark blue ribbons…I hope Mia likes it.
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14 February – 6:45 pm
I'm just gonna go and get Mia now…Wish me luck. Dad lent me his car…finally a chance to use that license.
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14 February – 11:30 pm
I don't know what exactly a line of exclamation marks mean in the English language, but I know there's no way for me to write down what I'm feeling!
THIS DAY ROCKS!
Deep breaths…I need some food…didn't get a chance to eat anything at the dance…since I had better things to do with my mouth…Mhaahaha…Yeah, I definitely need some food! Lack of proteins do weird things to my mental processes…brb
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15 February – 12 am
Now that I've stuffed my face…I just feel more happy!
Ok, I drove to Mia's apartment, no traffic so I got there in record time. When I knocked on the door, Mia's mom opened it. I greeted her and she invited me in. She told me that Mia would be out in a few minutes, but I could wait with her and Mr. Gianini in the living room.
I wonder what it must be like living with your algebra teacher? And Mia's algebra still isn't that great, though she is getting better…anyways, Mrs. Thermopolis first asked me to call her 'Helen' and then asked me if I wanted anything to eat. When I declined, she laughed and said "Good, there's nothing in the house anyway."
"Mom!" said Mia appearing behind her "You are so embarrassing!"
"She was just being funny, Mia" said Mr. Gianini
"Er…right, you're really funny mom, can I go now?" replied Mia
And that's when I caught a proper glimpse of Mia, she looked so beautiful, I didn't say anything right then, but I would later.
"Hi" I said to Mia
"Hey" she smiled back
I asked Mia's mom what time she wanted Mia at home "11:30 at the latest" she answered and with their blessing, she let Mia and me out.
We stood a few moments in the cold, fidgeting nervously. "Mia, I got this for you." And I held out the corsage
Mia blushed furiously "Michael, you didn't have to…thank you…how did know what colour to get?"
I grinned "A little birdie told me." And I tied it around her slim wrist.
Mia admired it, "It's beautiful…"
I cleared my throat "Speaking of beautiful…you-you look great Mia."
Mia pouted "Are you saying I don't look great all the time?" she teased
I mock-bowed "You look great all the time, you've just outdone yourself today…which I didn't think could be possible." I winked at her and pushed her gently towards the stairs.
"Thanks…I think" said Mia as we walked downstairs.
We drove to school, talking the whole time about everything and anything. Why is it so easy to talk to Mia? Coz we're made for each other…so simple.
Anyways, we arrived at the dance. Mia and I walked in; Lilly was already there with Boris and waved at us. When we went to her, Mia and Lilly hugged each other in typical girl fashion and Lilly whispered something in her ear. Mia smiled but shook her head, Lilly than grabbed my arm and took me away from the group "You haven't told her yet?" she hissed
I loosened her grip "No, but I will, leave me alone Lilly." This reminded me about my laptop in the trunk of the car.
"Be right back" I said to Mia, and went to the car park. On the way out, I saw a couple making out near the entrance, it was Kenny and Judith! Well, I told you they'd make the perfect couple.
I got the laptop and went to look for Mrs. Hill. I found her near the refreshments table, making sure that no-one spiked the drink, though I saw her sneaking a few sips from a flask. "Michael" she grinned widely at me, "You're here, that's wonderful…I set up the projector near the stage by the band. Once they stop playing, you can start it up and I'll announce the dance open."
I set up the laptop near the stage, plugging it into the projector. I said a silent prayer…I really hoped it would work.
I went and stood beside Mia "Its ready"
"I'm really sorry I made you do all the work…" said Mia
"Hey, you did your fair share…now just watch it and enjoy." I replied and took her hand in mine.
We all looked up at Mrs. Hill as she stepped up to the podium. "Good Evening young ladies and gentlemen. As you know, today is Valentine's Day and today's dance is a commemoration of love, especially to the people that we can't confess to face-to-face."
There was a muffled snort from somewhere in the audience, somewhere near the entrance.
Mrs. Hill continued "I would like to thank "Rooney", today's band for their performance and special thanks to Michael Moscovitz and Mia Thermopolis for their contribution to the Valentine's Day demonstration."
The hall clapped and Mia blushed, I squeezed her hand and she smiled up at me.
"I now declare this dance officially open." Said Mrs. Hill as she pointed a remote at the projector. The lights dimmed, the screen flickered and settled. The scene was of a thunderstorm and words wound themselves across the scene "How can you tell the rain not to fall when clouds exist?" there was a clap of thunder and the scene changed to one of a windy forest. The wind whistled and leaves blew, words scrolled across "How can you tell the leaves not to fall when wind exists?
I looked at Mia; she was watching the scene and the light flickered in her grey-blue eyes. Finally a picture of a cliff with birds flying everywhere replaced the forest, Mia gasped (hopefully at the beauty of the scene) and the final script appeared "How can you tell me not to fall in love when you exist?" Mia sighed deeply. "Look at the clouds" I whispered in Mia's ear.
She glanced at me and squinted at the scene, and gasped loudly this time. I gripped her hand tightly (I didn't want my dream to come true), I felt it stiffen in mine. The scene changed to a fireworks display that read "Happy Valentine's Day". The lights flicked back on "Happy Valentine's Day!" announced Mrs. Hill. The kids dispersed to eat and dance as the band started to play again.
Lilly grabbed Boris and led him and the rest of her friends away. Mia didn't look at me "Mia?" I asked.
She finally looked up at me "That's what the clouds said…"
I fidgeted "Yeah, well, that was the idea…" (I had manipulated the shape of the clouds subtly to say "Mia") The question was whether it had worked?
She looked down "Why didn't you tell me before? I mean, Michael, you had so many chances to tell me…and Kenny and Judith…and don't tell me that you didn't know I liked you…Are you sure…"
I can't believe this girl! All I want to do right now is kiss her and she won't stop talking!
"Mia" she looked up "Shut up." And I kissed her (and it was as great as I had imagined!), she seemed surprised for a split second, but then wrapped her arms around my neck and kissed me back.
We kept kissing until Lilly's voice broke in "Ew…can you guys please stop now?"
We laughed as we broke apart and Mia blushed.
Lilly shook her head "Finally…you two are probably the dumbest couple this side of Soho, you know that, don't you?"
I had my arm around Mia's waist and we both turned on Lilly "Shut up Lilly!" and everyone laughed, even Lilly.
Mia and I danced to all the slow songs and kissed and talked in between, time passed so fast and soon it was 11:15 and Mia had to go home. I drove her home, and as we stood her outside on her stoop, she turned to me.
Her eyes sparkled in light from the streetlamp "So you like me?" she asked
I shook my head "Nope"
"Huh?" she blinked up at me
"I love you" and I kissed her again, we got to first base that time round.
Lars interrupted this time "Princess" he grunted "I'm cold…You're probably cold too…so can we please go inside?"
So reluctantly, Mia decided that she better get inside.
"Goodnight Princess" I said with one last kiss.
"Sweet dreams, my Prince" Mia giggled and disappeared into the loft.
And that was my night…possibly the best night of my life, though I can't guarantee that…there are a lot more days and nights for me and Mia…
COMPUTER SHUTDOWN
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Whoohoo! You know how long it took me to finish this story? Almost 2 years! I think that must be a record in procrastination! Before, I just wanted to get this story finished, but now that I am, I feel so sad! I really hoped you guys liked it, excuse any mistakes in it…just review and tell me how good it is!
I finished my other PD story too, check that out.
I may start another story soon…keep a lookout.
Cheers…luv ya all…thanx 4 all the reviews…Peace Out
-Gonnabe Writer-