Since one of the reviewers commented that the previous chapter is short. I worked really hard to make this one longer. I hope you enjoy it.

Chapter 3

Mia's P.O.V

I couldn't imagine how my friends will react to a guy whofollows you everywhere you go.

When I reached school, Lily and Tina were waiting for me outside, as part of their daily routine. When I stepped out of the limousine their jaws dropped and were further shocked to see Lars following me.

I sensed an uncomfortable scene following but I greeted them, "Hi!" There wasno answer came from them but instead they shoved me to a side to get some privacy. But Lars was way overprotective. He didn't allow my friends to talk to me. Then I toldLars that they were non-threateningHe stood aside.

"Mia, who is that?" asked Tina while Lily nodded her head. Then I said, "He's my new bodyguard."

"What? Mia, why do you need a bodyguard? Or are you covering it up that he is your boyfriend?"

I was like, wow, "Why would I like him for?"

"Well he's cute and tall. Who wouldn'twant to fall for him?" said Lily.

Tina started to giggle and shyly admitted, "Yeah, I don't mind having a guy like that. How old is he?"

I snapped at Tina, "How about Dave? And don't expect me to ask him, his age or anything like that, I am not interested in knowing."

"Oh, him. We broke up last night."

"Oh I am so sorry Tina…"

"I rather see a guy who suits my taste"

But Lily snapped in, "Why would you need a bodyguard all of a sudden?" I was about to answer Lily's question but Lars gave me his cell phone and promptly said it was my dad.

"Dad?"

"Yes, Mia"

"I've forgotten to tell you something which is extremely important. Luckily your grandmother had reminded me."

"And?"

"Mia there is a press conference this Saturday to announce that you're the heir of the throne. So before the conference I would like you not to tell anyone that you are a princess. Do you get what I mean, Mia?"

"But dad, my friends will think he's my boyfriend or something…"

"What's wrong with that? You must promise that you'll never tell anyone your true identity before the press. You'll only have to go through this for two days"

"All right."

"I am very happy to hear that from you. Have a nice day at school." Then my dad put down the phone.

I had forgotten about Lily and Tina until they snapped at me. "So what is it? Is he really your boyfriend?"

I was very reluctant to admit and merely nodded my head. Lily was like squealing, "There, I told you Tina, he really is her boyfriend." While they were chatting excitedly, I whispered to Lars that he was assigned to be my boyfriend until the press conference, to avoid any suspicion. He nodded.

I walked to my locker and found Lana and Josh Ritcher smooching against my locker. I politely said, "Excuse me." But they didn't hear what I said because they were too busy kissing.

Lars repeated my words in a louder voice. They abruptly sprung apart. I smiled and murmured "Thanks".

Eventually I felt that having a bodyguard isn't that bad like I thought.

Michael's P.O.V

"Hey, Michael!" greeted Kenny.

"Hi," I said promptly.

"Did you see Mia today?" asked Kenny.

"No. Why?"

"Oh, I thought of discussing with her about our Bio project we are working on. See you later,then," Kenny replied.

Michael just nodded at him. Kenny turned his head and reminded Michael that there was a meeting that day at lunch.

"How can I possibly forget," thought Michael.

As I was walking to my locker, I saw Mia striding in the hallway. I thought of telling Mia to find Kenny about their Bio project. I stopped when I saw her being followed by a 6 feet 5 guy.

"Is that her boyfriend?" I thought anxiously but I shook my head. "How could Mia go out with a guy like that?" I reassured myself.

I wasn't that sure about it so I went up to Mia as she was opening her locker. Although she was always beautiful, she looked striking today.

I said, "Hi, Mia."

Mia didn't realize I was there as she was busysearching for her books. She replied to mygreeting with,"Oh, hi Michael! Sorry, I didn't realize you were there." She gave me a smile. My heart began to do somersaults.

"It's okay, Lars," I heard her telling the guy next to her.

I couldn't help myself but to ask her, "Who is this?"

I felt that Mia was very reluctant to tell me.

"Ermm… He's my…" she began nervously, somehow trying to buy time for herself

I didn't say anything but just waited for her patiently to answer my question.

"Boyfriend."

After I heard that, I was speechless. But I managed to say, "Can you introduce him to me?"

Mia said, "Sure" in a reluctant tone.

"Lars, Michael; Michael, Lars." Mia said to both of us. We shook hands and suddenly both of us did not say a word Mia, sensing our discomfort; promptly said, "See you later" and left with her 'so-called-boyfriend.'

I felt so helpless and I was even gaping like a goldfish out of the water.

So what do you think? I know it is not that good but I'll try to work harder on the next chapter. R&R!