5
"As all of you know, it is indeed the last day of school. I usually don't do this but, I feel that it is needed for those few who have forgotten," Ms. Darbus, the drama teacher announced, glancing in the direction of Troy Bolton, Gabriella Montez, and Ryan and Sharpay Evans. She still remembered the day earlier in the year right after Winter Break. Someone's cell phone had gone off in class and she gave six people detention for it. "Now, before I hear another one, take this time to turn off your cell phones!"
Ms. Darbus was shocked when almost every single person in the room took their cell phones out of their pockets. As soon as everyone had taken their phones out, the last bell rang. Screaming and cheering was heard down every hall as the doorways out of East High School became packed with students.
Ms. Darbus realized her mistake. "Nevermind." It was a roller coaster effect that no teacher in the school could stop as every single kid raced out the door.
Troy Bolton was just walking out of the classroom when he heard a voice behind him. "So, watcha doing this summer?" Troy turned around. It was his best friend, Chad Danforth.
"Well," Troy started, "my dad wants me to get a job a Lava Springs Country Club, so…" Troy stopped talking as he looked over to his friend to see his eyes wide. "What?"
"Oh, it's nothing," Chad replied. "It's just…my parents, uh, want me to get a, um, job there too. I-I just though it would be, uh, cool to, you know, uh, work together."
"Oh, uh, OK. Yeah, yeah it would be cool to work together." Troy said, trying to sound as casual as possible. He knew something was up with Chad. There has to be something he's not telling me, he thought to himself. Trying not to sound to obvious, Troy let it pass. When he wants me to know, he'll tell me.
"Yeah," Chad said. "And don't worry if things don't work out about that job."
Now that's crossing the line. How would he know that things might not work out? Troy thought as Taylor McKessie, Chad's girlfriend, walked by. She stopped to kiss Chad on the cheek.
"Hey, Chad. Do you wanna practice that skit that Ms. Darbus gave us to work on over the summer? I think we especially need to work on this part." Taylor said, winking. When Chad read the script, an ear-to-ear smile spread across his face. Troy decided to ask him how he knew about the job.
"Wait, what're you -" Troy began.
"Gotta go!" Chad interrupted as he followed Taylor, still smiling.
"Talking…about…"sighed Troy, finishing his question. All of the sudden, he felt a hug around the neck from behind him and a voice said, "Hey!" It was Gabriella Montez, Troy's girlfriend.
"Hey!" Troy said. "I've been meaning to talk to you. Do you have any plans for this weekend?" Please say no, please say no! Troy repeated in his head.
"No, why?" Gabriella questioned.
"Just wondering. You like PB&J, right?" Troy asked.
"Of course. Troy, tell me why!"
"It's a surprise! Just go to the park Saturday afternoon at about…one o'clock.
"Why Saturday?" Gabriella questioned, even though she was really too excited to care. "Today is only Tuesday."
"Uh, I'm busy the rest of the week," said Troy, trying to think up an excuse. "My dad wants me to do basketball stuff."
"Troy, is your dad ever gonna let you go?" Gabriella said, rolling her eyes. When will his dad realize that there's more to life than basketball?, she thought to herself.
"I doubt it," Troy said. As was traditional at East High, a song played over the intercom. And every year, the students would really get into the song, including Troy, Gabriella, Ryan, Sharpay, Chad, and Taylor. Only this time, they had a song to sing…
Everybody
"What time is it?
Summertime! It's our vacation!
What time is it?
Party time! That's right, say it loud!
What time is it?
The time of our lives! Anticipation!
What time is it?
Summertime! School's out, scream and shout!"
Troy
"Finally summer's here, good to be chillin' out!
I'm off the clock, the pressure's out!
'Cuz now my girl's what it's all about!"
Gabriella
"Ready for some sunshine, for my heart to take a chance!
I'm here to stay, not movin' away,
Ready for a summer romance!"
Troy and Gabriella
"Everybody ready, goin' crazy, yeah we're out!
C'mon and let me hear you say it now, right now!"
Everybody
"What time is it?
Summertime! It's our vacation!
What time is it?
Party time! That's right, say it loud!
What time is it?
The time of our lives! Anticipation!
What time is it?
Summertime! School's out, scream and shout!"
Sharpay
"Goodbye to rules, no summer school!
I'm free to shop 'til I drop!"
Ryan
"It's an education vacation!"
Sharpay and Ryan
"And the party never has to stop!"
Sharpay
"We've got things to do
We'll see you soon!"
Ryan
"And we're really gonna miss you all"
Sharpay
"Goodbye to you and you"
Ryan
"and you and you"
Sharpay and Ryan
"Bye bye until next fall!
Everybody ready goin' crazy yeah we're out
C'mon and let me hear you say it now, right now!"
Everybody
"What time is it?
Summertime! It's our vacation!
What time is it?
Party time! That's right, say it loud!
What time is it?
The time of our lives! Anticipation!
What time is it?
Summertime! School's out, scream and shout!"
Troy and Gabriella
"No more waking up at 6 a.m.,
'Cause now our time is all our own!"
Sharpay and Ryan
"Enough already
We're waiting, come on.
Let's Go-o-o!
Everyone
"Out of control!
Alright!
Everybody!
Yeah!
C'mon!
School pride, let's show it! (show it)
Champions, we know it! (know it)
Wildcats are the best!
Red, white and gold!
When it's time to win, we do it! (do it)
We're number one, we proved it! (proved it)
Let's live it up, party down
That's what the summer's all about!
What time is it?
Gabriella
"Summertime is finally here!"
Everyone
"Let's celebrate!"
Troy and Gabriella
"Wanna hear you loud and clear now!
Everyone
School's out!
Chad and Taylor
We can sleep as late as we want to!
Everyone
It's our time!
Sharpay and Ryan
Now we can do whatever we wanna do
Everyone
What time is it?
It's summertime!
We're lovin' it!
Come on and say it again now!
What time is it?
It's party time!
Let's celebrate!
The time of our lives!
All the students were still in the hallways, especially Troy and Gabriella to finish their conversation.
Suddenly, a blond-haired girl walked by, wearing all pink and leaving a wake of perfume behind her. Troy found himself getting lightheaded as Sharpay Evans walked by. This was not because of the perfume, he knew that for sure. Troy then started having an unexpected debate with himself inside his head.
Just admit it, Troy. You know you like her.
I can't like her though. I like Gabby.
But you've liked Sharpay longer. You've known her longer.
That was until I met Gabby.
Troy, just follow her. You know you can't resist her.
But I have to resist! I can't cheat on Gabriella.
Just go! Make up some excuse. Tell Gabriella you'll call her tomorrow!
Troy was forced to go with the last choice. He couldn't resist.
"What are you looking at?" Gabriella questioned, as she saw her boyfriend staring the way of Sharpay's departure.
Troy snapped back into reality. "Uh, nothing. Gotta go. See you later. Bye." Troy said, kissing Gabriella on the cheek so that she knew that he still liked her.
"Troy, where are you going?"
"Home!" Troy yelled over his shoulder back at Gabriella. "I'll call you tomorrow!"
What? Gabriella thinks to herself. He's not going home, the door is the other way. He's totally following Sharpay. Something's up. Maybe Chad will know something about it. Troy tells him everything.