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Summary: A quick preview for the earlier chapters I written. Mia told Michael that Lars was her "boyfriend". Michael and Mia got very upset about it. But no worry as Lily comes to save the day as she volunteers to help the couple to be together. Will Lily manage to unweave the true feelings of Mia and Michael had for each other?
Chapter 5
Mia's P.O.V"Princess, wait up!" called out Lars.
I was walking so fast because I wanted to escape from Michael. It was so embarrassing. I was afraid that Michael would notice that I like him. I don't want to destroy our friendship just because of my silly mistake.
"What if Michael backs out? He would never help me out in my Algebra anymore. Even worse, he might not even talk to me anymore." I thought.
Then I heard Lars puffing loudly behind me. I stopped and turned around to find out why he was breathing heavily.
"Thank God, princess. You were walking so fast, I couldn't catch up with you."
I was so surprised. My bodyguard is rather well-built, it is a shock that he couldn't follow my pace. What if a Euro smuggler tried to kidnap me? I am sure Lars won't be able to chase after the culprit.
Unfortunately, I was too depressed to think about the consequences.
I felt tears sliding down my cheeks. Lars' blabbing abruptly stopped when he saw me crying. I couldn't stop the tears.
"Princess, what happened?"
I just shook my head at his question.
"Princess; come on, please tell me," he pleaded. My bodyguard is now officially the most understanding person that I have ever met.
I whispered, "I was acting so dumb just a while ago. Michael could have suspected something."
"To tell you the truth princess, didn't you realize that Michael staring at you?"
"Yes. It could be just a look of concern since he bumped into me after all," I said, unconvinced by Lars.
"Rubbish. Princess why can't you place any confidence in yourself?" he asked.
I just kept quiet, allowing Lars to talk.
He said, "Didn't you see that Michael gave you a searching look?"
I shook my head dumbly again.
"What happened to your spirit? You were practically convinced that Michael likes you. And after what happened back there, you just lost your confidence. A princess never gives up or loses hope easily in something they do."
"As far as I know, of course." he added
Lars was right. I can't just loose faith in something that important so quickly.
I took a deep breath. I gave a small smile to Lars.
"You're right. I must learn to be more confident with myself."
"That's exactly it, princess."
Without a second thought, I hugged and gave him a peck on his cheek in the school hallway that was packed with students. I didn't actually care at all.
"Thanks a lot, Lars." I gave him a smile. Lars just nodded.
As I was looking at Lars, I saw Michael standing in the middle of the hallway. Before I could say anything Michael headed to the canteen wordlessly.
I hope he didn't see what I just did.
Michael's P.O.VI was so upset when I saw Mia kissing Lars. Well, actually; she just kissed him on the cheek, which is really nothing big. The sad thing is that I've never gotten a kiss from Mia before.
'Lars is such a lucky guy', I said to myself.
It took ages for me to find the Computer Club's table as thoughts of Mia clouded my mind. Until of course, Felix called me.
"Michael, here," Felix was pointing at an empty seat. Felix asked me, "What happened to you, man? I thought you loose your way to the canteen," with a chuckle.
"No, I wasn't. It's just that something happened on my way here." in a gloomy voice
"Oh," said Felix. I am sure he sensed my discomfort. Luckily he just kept quiet.
Then, Judith broke the silence. She brought me up-to-date with the topics they were discussing about before I interrupted them. I felt kind of bad because I wasn't paying attention to her. I just pretended like I was listening to her.
As I was hearing Judith's explanation, I saw Mia and Lars joined by Lily sitting with their bunch of friends, Sharmeeka Taylor, Tina Hakim Baba, her bodyguard, Wahim and Boris Pelwoski.
Mia looked so cheerful in opposing to my sullen mood. Suddenly, Felix called me.
"Michael, can I talk to you?" said Felix.
I nodded and gestured to him.
"Outside, I mean,"
I stood up and followed him outdoors.
Mia's P.O.VEverything was a nightmare. I'm pretty sure Michael saw me kissing Lars. It couldn't mean thing, after all, it was just a peck on a cheek.
Its not like Michael didn't get a kiss before, did he? It's not that I would have known anyway.
Lily met up with Lars and I on our way to the canteen.
She looked very cheerful and called out to me, "Hi Mia!"
"Am I bothering the both of you?" enquired Lily.
"No, of course not," I said.
"What are you waiting for? Aren't you going to eat or something?"
Lily went first. Lars and I followed her behind. We found Sharmeeka, Tina with her bodyguard, Wahim and Lily's boyfriend, Boris.
"Mia - at last! What took you so long?" Tina went enthuastically.
Sharmeeka asked Tina not to be so nosey. "How could I forget? Mia has a boyfriend now. She needs some privacy with him."
I went scarlet. I just said, "Something happened just now. Everything's settled now."
Tina just raised an eyebrow and gave Lily a questioning look. I couldn't see Lily's reaction but I knew Lily replied with a 'later' stare.
Tina went out of control. She suggested that Lars to buy our lunch. I wanted to object but Lars agreed to - o I couldn't say anything.
Lars took out a small notebook and wrote down our orders. I didn't like it because my friends are treating my 'so-called-boyfriend' like their housemaid. Wait- no, it can't be because boys can't be maids, man-servants maybe, but never maids. I can't imagine Michael cleaning the hous4e while I go out to work. But it will never happen as it will only appear in my dreams.
"Quit thinking about it," I told myself. Lars interrupted my thoughts and asked me, "Princess, what are you eating?"
" A Salad." I said dryly.
After Lars left the table to get our food, my friends were all so excited and asked me, "Did I hear wrongly or your boyfriend really did call you 'princess'?"
I didn't know what to answer them but luckily something saved me from answering.
Michael's P.O.V"What?"
"What happened to you today? This morning you were looking all right. There must be something wrong."
"Nothing is. And I am fine. Thanks to your concern" I coldly replied Felix.
"Wow, man. There is something really wrong. Is it something to do with you and Mia?"
"Damn," I thought. I simply had no skills in lying whatsoever.
"Did you really tell her about…?" he trailed.
"Felix, I…"
"What did she say?"
"Did she like you back?"
"I knew she would. You are too good-looking, man"
"Hold on, Felix. Let me say something here, okay?"
"Yeah, sure, man. You must tell me about it I'm absolutely dying to hear all about it…"
Felix kept babbling on and on like an idiot. Seriously, he talks more than any girl I know. Even that is a rather impossible feat. Lily is my sister, after all.
I finally yelled at him, "Would you just shut up?"
Thankfully, Felix had enough functioning brain cells to keep quiet.
"Now the answer to your questions- Yes, it is something to do with Mia but I didn't tell her how I felt."
"Oh," said Felix, disappointed.
"I am so sorry for you man," he said, sympathy in his voice. "Better chance next time, Michael."
I just couldn't hold back my feelings. I mumbled, "Shehasaboyfriend".
Felix couldn't catch my words. He asked me to repeat it again. In a higher tone, I repeated those exact words.
It was blatantly Felix was feeling very sorry for me. However all he said was, "Better luck, Michael."
I couldn't help thinking about the kiss Mia gave to Lars. Was it a friendly kiss or something else? Suddenly, I remembered something I did not mention to Felix. Yet.
"Felix, listen. I know it sounds stupid; but I asked my sister to help me out."
Felix looked shocked. "What did you say? Oh my gosh Michael, that was a really risky thing to do."
"Besides, she is Mia's best friend. She could possibly, accidentally slip it out in front of Mia," he added.
Felix has a point there. Why did I make such a careless mistake? I kept asking myself. I should have thought about it properly before I act.
"Michael Moscovitz, why are you so stupid?" I asked myself.
Felix carefully chose his words before he spoke. "Michael, calm down. You must first figure it out how to solve the problem before you can actually think about anything else."
He's right. For the first time in my life, Felix was behaving serious and sensible. Although, he was most probably afraid that I might jump of a cliff or something - I did look very distressed.
"So what are you planning to do?" asked Felix.
"I don't know. I have never come across with these types of problems before. You are more an expert in these sort of conflicts."
"Wow man, I may date many girls but I am not efficient in handling matters."
"I feel really scared especially when a girl cries. I just don't know how to cheer her up. As you see when girls go crazy, they might be rather dangerous to approach. And that's no exaggeration."
"But it all depends what you say to her and how you act in front of her," I shot it at him. I know Felix would act like a jerk and would break up with his so-called girlfriends after a mere two weeks.
"I know that but I can't help it. You know me Michael; I've never been serious in any of my relationships."
I just rolled my eyes. Yeah right. "Remember you and…"
Felix knew I was bringing up the incident when he dated a girl. Usually he has a fling with a girl but this time the girl played with him. I remembered Felix cried for three days. I didn't actually know the reason he cried. He never tells me why. I never bothered to ask him because I was afraid that he might break down again. It was a hard time to comfort Felix.
"Okay, okay you win. And please don't bring up that matter up again."
"Why not?"
"I just feel uncomfortable whenever anyone talks about it."
"Oh, really?"
"Come on, Felix. I just told you my problems. In return, you have to share yours with me," in a threatening tone.
"All right, all right… but too bad - I can't tell you today." Felix quickly ran into the canteen before I could stop him.
"Blast," I cursed, a smile playing on my lips.
Mia's P.O.VGuess who stopped by our table? Sorry; whoever it is, your guess must be wrong as it was someone completely unexpected - Lana Weinberger and her groupies. Lana spat at me, as usual, "Where is he?"
I had no idea what was she talking about. "Who?"
"You really are bright today, aren't you?" she answered me slyly.
She added, "I just don't understand why he chose you? He is so cute and innocent. You probably got him brain-washed otherwise he wouldn't even dream of choosing you."
I wanted to retort to her rather nonsensical comment but someone stood up for me by saying, "She's perfect unlike you."
That voice was the sweetest voice I have ever heard. "Could it be him?" I thought to myself. I turned around to see who had spoke up for me.
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