Title: California, Here We Come

Rating: PG

Disclaimer: Princess Diaries belongs to Meg Cabot and her publishing company and well, not me……

Michael's POV

"Because you thought all of this was a joke!" I just can't get that out of my head. Though what was a joke? Surely she didn't mean us. I don't know where she'd get the idea that I thought we were a joke. Couldn't she see that our kiss meant the world to me? Can't she see that I love her? It seems like everyone else can tell……Kenny, Lars, Tina….

And why did everyone else have to come in at that time? Why does that always happen? I didn't even get to ask her what she meant. I didn't even get to explain! Not that it really matters, because if I did get with Mia, that would just ruin her reputation because Krissy would give that picture to the press. Then Mia would be horrified if her Grandmere found out. I guess if I really love Mia then I can't be with her……at least not now. Not until I find out how to get even with Krissy so that she won't give the picture to the press.

I hated seeing Ryan with his arm around Mia like that. And I really hated seeing Mia cry tonight. It was horrible. I was walking around outside trying to think of a solution to the Krissy problem. Then after I solved that, maybe, if Mia somehow could like me, then we could be together. But I don't know if that will ever happen, because that can't happen until after I get back at Krissy. I guess for now I'll go along with her and pretend to like her so that I can find out her weaknesses. There has to be at least one.

Mia's POV

"Mia, what's wrong?" Lilly asked sitting down. "Is this because of Kenny? I heard he broke up with you. Are you ok?"

I just started crying harder. No, it wasn't just because Kenny broke up with me. Well not really. But I can't just say…..'No, Lilly. It's because I'm in love with your brother who kissed me and it was the best kiss of my life but he thought it was a joke and so now my heart is breaking and Lana was right, Kenny did find someone better than me in California and I wish I would have never come.'

That's totally not something I could say to Lilly. She just wouldn't understand, and she'd flip out if she knew that I loved her brother.

"Mia, what's wrong? You can tell me….." Lilly said, actually being genuinely nice.

"Everything's wrong!"

"Do you wanna talk about it?" she asked.

"Not really," I said meaning it. I just couldn't talk to her about this. "Did Kenny come back from the party?"

"Yeah, he followed Boris, Tina, Me, and the bodyguards back. Lars was really worried about you, and Kenny looked really upset. What went on with you two?"

"He was with some girl at the party and I guess he met her and she's from Japan and he really likes her so we broke up. It's over between us." I said, looking at her, my eyes still wet.

"Is that what's bothering you?"

"Yeah," I said as I looked down at my lap, hoping Lilly couldn't see my nostrils flaring.

I could tell she wanted to say something about me going with Ryan when I had a boyfriend, and Kenny had just done the same thing. But for once, she didn't say anything. She just burst out of the room. She walked across the dorm to the guy's room and banged on the door. I ran out following her. What was she going to do?

"Lilly, stop!" I said trying to stop her.

"Open the door, idiots!" she said still pounding on the door.

Boris opened the door. "Hey Lilly," he said smiling.

"Out of the way! Where's Kenny?" she said pushing him to the side. Poor guy! How much abuse can he take?

She walked up to Kenny, who was sitting on his bed looking down at his lap. He looked so sad, so sorry. I felt horrible. Here I am still thinking about MYSELF, when Kenny feels incredibly guilty.

"Kenny, who do you think you are making Mia cry like this?" she shouted.

"Lilly, don't. He didn't mean to!" I cried. This was horrible.

"I..I….I didn't mean to," Kenny started. He looked horrified like he was about to cry. Because believe me, when Lilly's angry, she's really really really scary.

"Why would you break up with her like that? Especially for another girl? How could you do that to her?" she continued shouting.

I felt horrible for Kenny. The wrath of the one Lilly Moscovitz was not at all pleasant. I didn't want him to go through it, but if I stopped her ranting, I'm sure it would turn to me and how I'm the one who caused this by not French kissing him or something. So I just stood there, tears coming out and looking incredibly scared.

Although when Lilly mentioned that Kenny had broken up with me, I saw Michael look up from where he was sitting with his head down. He probably just feels horrible that not only did he play a joke on me that was very cruel but that my first boyfriend dumped me for another girl all in the same week. I really am a pathetic loser.

Lilly continued harassing Kenny for a few more minutes, before I decided to step in. Someone had to stop her or she'd go on forever.

"Lilly, come on that's enough," I said grabbing her arm. She saw the tears in my eyes and finally laid off.

"Hmph. Fine." she said turning around to head back to her room.

We headed back to our room and I decided to go to bed. I think I've been through enough already today. I got into bed, closed my eyes, and drifted off to dreamland.

Michael's POV

Kenny dumped Mia? KENNY DUMPED MIA! This is nothing like how I had wanted it to happen. First, I wanted Mia to dump Kenny! Then Mia would be free and I could be with her.

Now, Kenny dumped Mia and Mia was crying! Plus, I can't comfort her, because I don't know what Krissy will do. This is not at all how I wanted our trip to California to be! I was supposed to end up with Mia, and everyone was supposed to be happy. But now, I'm miserable, Mia's miserable, and I'm being blackmailed into hanging out with some girl that I despise.

I was so shocked when I found out about Mia and Kenny though. Lilly just burst into the room and started screaming at him. I had no idea why, until she mentioned that Kenny dumped Mia for another girl. ANOTHER GIRL! How can any girl be better than Mia? Because, well, I'd sure like to meet her if that's true. But it's not. I always knew Kenny wasn't good enough for Mia. He didn't deserve her. But then again, Mia didn't deserve to be dumped like that.

Obviously Mia still has feelings for Kenny anyway or she wouldn't have been crying so hard. This bites! I need to get over her. I need to find another girl. But that's not even possible, because I'm stuck with Krissy. I'm too afraid of what may happen to Mia's reputation if I don't.

Well, whatever, I'm going to bed. Maybe I'll think of a solution while I'm sleeping.

Mia's POV

I woke up, not feeling too refreshed at all. I could hardly sleep. Thoughts were swarming in my mind. It felt like as soon as I fell asleep, I had to get up already. I hate when that happens!

I decided to take a shower because it was already noon on Saturday. I slept pretty late after the party last night. I grabbed some clothes and headed to the bathroom. I finally finished up and dried my hair and I was just finishing putting on my makeup.

"AHHHHHH! THIS CAN NOT BE HAPPENING!" I heard Tina scream from the living room.

I rushed in there just as everyone else got in there. Tina was watching TV and I looked at her face. It didn't look very happy.

I looked at the TV (MTV to be exact) and saw myself. It was Ryan and Me next to Kenny and Tayuya! AND IT SHOWED ME GETTING DUMPED AND CRYING. Then it showed me running up to Michael and him getting kissed by Krissy and me running off……

Then the announcer spoke…… "Is there hope for this princess? Or has she been royally flushed? Find out on the next episode of Cali High!"

I stood there in shock and everyone turned to look at me.

"Mia…..I'm so sorry. Are you alright?" Tina asked cautiously.

Tears started flowing out of my eyes. Who would do this to me? How could they embarrass me like that! What am I going to do if Grandmere finds out? I'm so dead!

I ran out of the room crying and ran down the hall. I didn't care who saw me. I didn't care if I looked horrible. I just wanted to get out of there. I wanted to get out of the room. Get off of MTV. Get out of California. I wanted this to be over. I wish I had never come in the first place!

While I was running, I heard people who had their doors open or were in the hall shouting things at me…. "It's the royal flush." or "Oh, are you going to be a runaway princess too?" at least there were some nice people saying "Oh, I'm sorry! This is horrible!" or talking about me saying "Poor girl!" or "Is that the girl they just showed on MTV?"

These people didn't know me! And don't they have a life? Do they all just watch TV all day on Saturday? I just started crying harder. I had no idea where I was running to. I just knew what I was running from. And that was everything!

A/N: I know it wasn't very long, but that's where I wanted to end it. I hope you liked it. The MTV show has finally made its debut! Tell me what you think and please be honest! Even if you don't like it, that's cool. I need some honest opinions! Review please? And I'll try to write more soon! Thanks to everyone who's been reviewing! I love reviews and I really appreciate it! Now help me get 200 reviews:)