A/N: I have been so busy the past few month that I didn't have time to update! I'm so sorry you guys! My grandfather past away and I had relatives over then it was testing. But I want to thank all the reviewers! And all of you guys who's still reading...hopefully.

Chapter 11 Makoto and Ito

As soon as it sunk in that moving to Genovia means leaving Tina, I began to regret it. We've been best friends since forever and I couldn't help but wonder who I would go to when I feel mad, or sad, or lonely. I mean, whenever I have a problem, she was always there for me.

And……so has Michael.

I hate myself. I finally made up my mind to forget about Michael after 5 years. And I have the perfect excuse for it! Genovia needs me. I have to move there anyways sooner or later. I can't abdicate the throne or Genovia will go into the hands of the Amano family. It seems like my dad's side of the family has some Japanese relative. All of our close relatives are apparently dead. The Amano family is the only relative several times removed that have a son or daughter that can inherit the throne. But "dad" says he would rather kill Genovia than giving them the throne.

I heard from my dad's assistant Joe that Makoto Amano would inherit the throne if I decide to abdicate which, hopefully, he says that I won't. Why do people think I will be a good leader anyways?

I mean, I was never good with leadership. When I was president for Builder's Club for example, I couldn't even make a speech in front of all of my friends. Why would people think I will be a better leader than Makoto Amano?

Besides, he sounds like a nice guy. And I like the name. It sounds much more appealing than the normal Renaldo family name. But then again, I always have different taste than everyone else. And I heard that he has a fiancé named Ito. Ito Miura.

Anyways, if I want to move to Genovia, then I will have to, one day, inherit my dad's throne. Without the support of my friends, I would never be able to go through all of that. If I leave them right now, will I still be able to have their support when I need it?

Arrgh, this is just… so complicated. On one hand I want Michael and me to move on and forget about the other. But moving to Genovia to forget about Michael doesn't seem to be worth it if I have to leave Tina here.

I'll never be able to forget about Michael if I don't move to Genovia.

The phone rang. Uh no. Please don't let it be Michael. PLEASE. I'm right in the middle of thinking I can leave and forget about him, I don't need him to call me and make me fall for him and regret the decision I just made.

Wait a minute… that voice doesn't sound like Michael's it sounds like …Tina's!

I rushed to the phone.

"Hello? Tina!"

"Mia! Oh god! Are you okay!"

"Tina, I can't make up a decision."

"Whether to go out with Michael or not? Oh god! That's so obvious….."

What! Go out with Michael? What's going on?

"Wait, Tina! What are you talking about?"

"I have to get off the phone. I'll be right over. Don't go anywhere!"

Then, she hung up on me. Oh great.

I told Tina the whole story. I told her what I said to Michael and what I'm planning. I told her about me being the Princess of Genovia. She, of course, freaked out and said how wonderful that was.

"And… I don't know Tina. It's just so hard, making a decision like this."

"Mia, have you thought about why you never could forget about Michael?"

"No, I haven't."

"Well, maybe the reason you could never forget about him is because you never wanted to forget about him in your heart."

"….."

I was lost for words. Tina had solved the mystery I was wondering for 5 years in 5 minutes.

"And you might want to know that the reason that Michael wanted to talk to you was because he wants to tell you he likes you."

"So……..it wasn't because he hates me?"

"Of course not! If he hates you, why would he tutor you in Geometry? If he hates you, why would he take you to the Graduation Dance? If he hates you why would he be so worried about you?"

"He's … worried about me?"

"Yes! About you ran out, he told me how you had the wrong idea about what he was going to say. He was trying to reach you but you wouldn't pick up your phone. He thought you might be at the park but you weren't. He practically searched the whole New York City before he called me."

I pictured Michael being all worried and looking all over the place when, I was right here, safe at the loft.

"Where is he now?"

"I don't know. I just told him I know where you were and told him to go home."

"How'd you know I would be home?"

"Well, where else can you be?"

I had to admit. Knowing Tina since 4th grade, she knew everything about me.

"Aren't you going to talk to Michael? Tell him how much you love him and confess your love?"

"Tina!" I laughed. She was always coming up with romantic ideas.

But in the end, she was right. I have to talk to Michael sooner or later.

"Oh and guess what?" Tina asked suddenly.

"What?"

"I guess Michael hinted Felix that I had a crush on him. So, when Michael was looking for you, Felix asked me out!"

"Wow! Really? Congratulations!"

"Thanks Mia, I couldn't have done it without you. Can I sleep over today?"

I just smiled and gave her a hug. After all, that's what friends are for. Now I just hope that I have the right words to say to Michael.

But that's for tomorrow. I guess when I was in the bathroom, she called Michael and said that I was okay and would talk to him tomorrow.

So, for now, I can just forget about Michael and have some fun.

But then, the door bell rang. I walked to the door and opened. And standing there was the least person I expected to be there.

And that's all for today! I'm sorry it had to be short. But I might update sooner than you think! I can't promise anything though. As always, please review and let me know that people are still reading...Thank you!