Hi so here's the new chapter. Sorry for taking so long studies kept me busy. So I hope you like it :)

Chapter 3

"You can't say no. Emily would be really happy and she could make this Amber bitch jealous when you show up with her. So pleeeease say yes." Mariah almost begged.

"Emily would be happy to go with me?" Michael asked in disbelieve.

"OH MY GOD!" The Chinese screamed.

Everyone was looking at them because of Mariah's outburst. She blushed and apologized and everyone was going back to their activities. Michael somehow got the feeling he should get Mariah out of the cafeteria.

"I think we better talk somewhere else." While saying that he got up Mariah following him.

They entered the apartment when Mariah continued her outburst.

"You like Emily, don't you? And don't lie to me!"

"We already had that topic. Yes I like her she's my friend..."

The pink haired interrupted him.

"You know what I mean. You like her more than a friend!"

"What makes you think that? I never said something like that."

"Oh Mikey Boy! Your face told me that!" Mariah smiled at him widely.

"What?"

"When you asked if Emily would be happy your face said that you really hoped that it was like this."

"That makes you think I like her?" Michael asked trying to make his face look emotionless.

"Yes and I'm ready to offer you a deal."

The American raised his eyebrow and crossed his arms.

"You're offering me a deal? For what?"

"A deal to help you with Emily." A big smile spread in Mariah's face making her feel powerful.

"Why should I make a deal with you about something that only exists in your fantasy?"

"We'll see if it's just my fantasy or reality. Here's the deal. You go to the dance with Emily and tell her about your feelings and I will tell you a secret about her that will help you on Friday right after your acceptance."

Mariah reached out her hand to Michael for a handshake. Michael looked to the side thinking of what to do.

"See! You're thinking about it. So just make the deal. There's nothing for you to lose."

Michael was running a hand through is hair knowing this would be a really bad idea.

"I'm going to regret this." He said shaking her hand.

"That was a really good decision Mikey Boy! Do you want to know the secret?" Mariah was smiling brightly this went perfect.

"Yes." He slightly got impatient not only Mariah now knew that he fell in love with Emily now he had to tell Emily about his feelings. On the other hand maybe it was a good decision. He liked Emily for so long that he couldn't remember when it started. Maybe during the third tournament? They had spent a lot of time together back then. This would be three really long days for him.

"There is just one little thing I forgot. You're not allowed to tell Emily I told you this until you confessed your feelings, okay?" Mariah hoped he would accept or her really spontaneous plan would be blown up.

"I promise." This game was really getting him mad.

"Emily has the same feelings for you."

*End Flashback*

Mariah dialled the number and waited for an answer.

"Yes?"

"Hi Michael it's me, Mariah. Emily and I are at the mall could you pick us up?"

"Fine. I'll be there in 20 minutes." Then he just hung up. That confused Mariah slightly she just told him this morning that Emily had the same feelings and he seemed so emotionless. But as long as he confessed his feelings towards Emily she wouldn't care.

"Mariah!" Emily called stepping out of the changing room.

"Oh my god! You look gorgeous Emily. You have to buy this dress."

The girl was astonished by the look of her friend.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes and by the way we have to hurry up. Michael will pick us up in 20 minutes and you still need shoes and maybe some eye shadow."

20 minutes later they were standing outside the mall. They had easily found the right shoes and a little bit of make up for the perfect finish. Michael parked in front of them and the girls got into the car.

"Hi Michael. How are you?" Emily asked because Michael seemed tired.

"Hi. I'm fine my eyes are just tired from the work that's all. Did you get everything?"

"Yes we found an outfit I like and that wasn't too expensive." Emily thought if she should just ask him. That was less embarrassing than letting Mariah do it. So Emily took in a deep breath.

"Michael, can I ask you something?" Emily's heartbeat rose immediately.

"Sure."

"On Friday is the dance at our school and I still don't have company. Would you go with me?" The young teen nervously tugged on her skirt while asking.

Michael quickly looked at her and smiled. It took him just seconds to answer but to Emily it felt much longer.

"Of course"

Emily smiled and was relieved. Mariah was surprised by her friend's sudden courage.

It was the night of the dance and Emily was really nervous. Mariah was back home and she hadn't seen Michael a lot the last three days, just for dinner actually.

She was standing in front of the mirror looking at her reflection. The dress she was wearing was of dark green colour and stopped right above her knees. The top of it was like a corsage with a heart shaped neckline. The bottom of the dress was chiffon which fell down freely and the top was separated from the bottom by a black lace ribbon. Her shoes were simple black sandals. Fortunately Mariah had picked some that weren't too high so Emily could walk in them. Her hair was put into curls and bound to her left side. The young girl was wearing a light eye shadow and a little bit of lip gloss.

Emily was torn from her thoughts when there was a sudden knock on the door and she heard Eddy say: "Come on Emily we need to go!"

So Emily took her cell phone and her purse hoping Michael would put them in his pockets because she had no handbag. Emily took in a deep breath and stepped out of her room.

"Oh my god! What takes her so long? Normally she's annoyed because we need longer than her and now..." Steve stopped midsentence when he saw Emily step out of her room and looked at her in disbelief. Rick, Steve and Eddy came back to the normal world when Michael walked up to Emily kissing her cheek saying:

"You look marvellous, Emily!" Emily turned a dark shade of red because Michael was so close to her.

"Wow Emily! You look awesome!" Eddy exclaimed.

"Thank you Eddy." Emily said in a low voice still confused by Michael's kiss.

"So we can go now?" Steve asked already standing at the door. They all laughed at his impatience and went for the cars.

Emily, Michael, Steve and his date arrived at the school. Rick and Eddy had taken Rick's car. They hadn't talked much on the ride except Steve's date who didn't stop talking since she entered the car. Michael and Emily had shared some looks holding back laughter.

They walked up to the gym where the ball was held. The students outside the gym looked at Emily in awe wondering if this was really Emily coming to the dance with Michael. The girls seemed to be jealous while some guys were whistling behind Emily causing Michael to put his arm around Emily. The young girl blushed when she felt Michael's arm around her. Did he like her? Could it be possible?

Emily snapped back to reality when she heard a loud hysterical scream: "WHAT? NO WAY!"

Thanks for reading ;)