Title: California, Here We Come

Rating: PG

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

A/N: Thanks to everyone who reviewed, even those that aren't as supporting, because it's nice to know what I can do to make it better. I know that Mia's REALLY dense in this story, but I needed that to happen so that I could fit in the rest of my story. I'll try to make her have a little more sense in this chapter. So hopefully everyone will like this chapter, that way I speed it up a little but not too much that it doesn't fit with the rest of the story. Let me know if you like this chapter better or worse…….Also, I have a few more chapters left, I'm trying to get to the ending, but I don't want to rush there. So please have patience. Thanks guys! And ashtonhott, I updated for you. I felt that you deserved it since you went through and spent your time re-reading the story.

Mia's POV

I'm so worried about telling everyone about Ryan and me. How will they take it? Will they be happy for me? Will Michael think I'm a tramp because I just broke up with my last boyfriend, kissed him, and am now dating a different guy? What will Lilly say? I don't know how to tell them. Should I let them find out on their own?

I have so many questions on my mind, and no time to think of an answer because I just got back to the room.

"Hey Mia," Tina said when I walked in. "How was your date?" she asked as everyone's head popped up from the living room watching TV.

Well, no need to hide it now, since everyone is going to be asking questions.

"It was great. Ryan and I…..we're……well……we're kind of……..together now," I said slowly, watching to see everyone's reactions. Mainly just to see Michael's.

"That's great, Mia!" Tina said excitedly.

I looked over at Michael who had just stood up and started walking towards his room.

"Where are you going, doofus?" Lilly asked looking at Michael.

"None of your business," he shot back.

"What's wrong with you?" she said with an evil smirk.

"Nothing," he said walking into his room and slamming the door.

"Whatever," she said turning back toward me.

I stood there waiting for her reaction.

"What?" she hissed at me.

"Are you going to say anything?" I asked still waiting.

"No. It's your life. You do whatever you want," she said walking into her room and slamming the door just like Michael did.

Everyone just stood there, not saying anything, until Tina finally spoke.

"Well, I'm happy for you Mia. But could I talk to you in the hall?" she asked.

"Alright," I said as she lead me out towards the hall.

"What about Michael?" she whispered as soon as the door shut.

"What do you mean? What about him?"

"I mean, I thought you loved Michael. You and Kenny are over. I thought you wanted to be with Michael."

"Yeah, well Michael doesn't love me back," I said, sadly.

"What are you talking about? Of course he loves you. Can't you tell? The way he looks at you. The way his face lights up when he sees you. Plus, he looks like he's been moping around lately without you. And just now, he was sitting on the couch watching TV normally, then you announce that you're with Ryan…..he just gets up angry and slams his door. What else would make him so mad at exactly the same time? Think about it, Mia. It's so obvious. Everyone can see it but you. That's probably why Lilly is angry, because she's so frustrated that you're being so clueless," Tina finished off.

"But why wouldn't he say anything? If he loves me, why wouldn't he tell me?" I asked, confused.

"If you love him, why don't you tell him? Maybe he's thinking the same thing as you, Mia. Maybe he's scared that you don't love him back. I know it seems hard to believe that guys are scared of getting turned down, but they're human too. Or maybe he has tried to tell you. You're one of my best friends, Mia, but sometimes you need to pay more attention. It's so obvious that Michael loves you, and he's angry that you don't see it. He's angry that you're with Ryan. If you love him, I think that you should talk to him," Tina finished.

"But what if he turns me down? What if he doesn't love me back?"

"I doubt that's the case, but how can you know if you never try? What if Michael won't say anything because he's wondering the same thing as you. You can wonder 'What if?' your whole life, but if you don't try, you'll never know. Do you want to wonder what could've happened your whole life?"

"Well, no……"

"Then talk to Michael. Tell him you love him."

"What about Ryan? I can't just do that to him. I do like him, I just don't love him. Not like I love Michael. I've never loved anyone like I love Michael," I said, still confused.

"Just tell him. You don't want to go through the Kenny phase all over again, do you?"

"No," I admitted.

"Then go talk to him. Go tell Michael you love him," Tina said, smiling.

"Thanks, Tina. I'm so glad that you're my friend," I said, hugging her and smiling back.

Tina and I turned around and headed back into the room.

I started to walk to Michael's room, when he walked out wearing a shirt that showed off his nicely defined abs and some blue jeans.

"Hey Michael," I said smiling.

"Hey," he said dully, as he walked right past me.

I turned around to look at him as he walked away.

"Where are you going?" I asked.

"Out," he said, sounding annoyed.

"Oh, well, I was actually wondering if I could talk to you first," I said to his back.

"Maybe later," he said walking out the door without even turning around.

A/N: Yes, it's a short chapter with a sad ending, but I'm thinking about writing the next chapter right now, and I'll try to put it up soon. Don't be sad about this ending either, because it will get better. Please review! Pleeeeeeease, for the love of Rooney and Michael Moscovitz, REVIEW!