Chapter one- 'Ever Last'

A/N- So I got this new idea, right. Well I decided to run with it. All the kids on the island are eighteen by the way. None of the are actually dating either, except for Gaby and Ryan (you'll see exactly why when you read this chapter). So anyway, enjoy!

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"Chad would you stop freaking?" Troy asked impatiently as he ran a hand through his hair out of frustration.

By now, Chad was practically jumping up and down. He wasn't sure if it was from excitement or because he was just that stupid. "I'm sorry, but I can't wait to get there."

Troy rolled his eyes and kept stuffing his clothing into a large suit case. "We're going to be there all summer so calm yourself will you?"

"Man, this is going to be awesome. A small private island get away with a bunch of babes. I can't wait."

Troy smirked to himself as he looked to Chad with a glint in his eyes. Chad picked it up immidently. "What's with the look? I hate that look. It always means that something bad will happen."

"Um...Chad." Troy cleared his throat and placed a hand on Chad's shoulder. "There's no babes."

Chad's eyes widen in shock and horror. "What do you mean there's no babes?"

"Well there is, just very little. There's only four or five girls on the island near our age. Sorry man."

"How many guys are there?"

"Um...let me think." He paused for a moment to ponder before reaching a number. "Four our age...I think."

"Great, we're already out numbered. All the babes are sure to be gone. This is crap." He complained, plopping onto his friend's bed.

"I'm giving you a free vacation Chad. Lighten up."

"Easy for you to say. You'll be investigating the sea creatures..." He paused and looked to Troy who had a disapproving look in his eyes. "Or whatever the hell you do. While I'm stuck by myself the whole time."

"I'm sure you'll find someone to hang with. Hey, hand me that shirt."

Chad casually passed him the shirt and gave a pout as he took it. "I wanted hot babes."

"Oh, lord."

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On the other side of the world...

"Sharpay!" Called Jason in a teasing voice as he ran through the quite forest.

He heard her giggles and began to run faster, a smile playing on his lips. "Give it up Pay. I'm going to find you. I always do."

He heard more giggles; he was guessing it was her way of protesting. He smirked when he saw a piece of white clothing pass by a tree.

"Come on Pay. Let's not play hard to get here." He neared the tree to see a beautiful blonde biting her lower lip and hiding behind a tree. He smiled at her and she giggled. She leaned forward and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek before running off towards the hills.

Jason shook his head and laughed, chasing after her once more.

After about five minutes he caught back up to her. He grabbed her by the way, swinging her around as she squealed in delight. He laughed and sat her gently on the grass as they looked up at the clear beautiful Australian sky. They were in an open field space where they always went to just be at peace. It was their spot. Along with basically all the other teenagers on the island. Which consisted of four boys, Jason, Ryan, Zeke, and Jared. Four girls, Sharpay, Gabriella, Taylor, and Kelsi.

They lay in the open field, just taking in the sweet evening sunset. Sharpay curled up next to Jason as he put his arms around her casually.

"I can't believe by the end of this summer we'll be married." Sharpay shook her head, as if trying to rid the thought.

"Yeah...to each other."

"I can't believe our parents are forcing us to get married. No offence. I love you with all of my heart Jason, but more as a brother. Not a husband."

"Ditto." Jason gave her a wide grin and kissed her forehead. "Hey, at least we'll know we'll be happy, right?"

"Good point. At least we actually like each other...unlike Gabriella and Ryan." Sharpay shook her head again. Gabriella was her best friend and Ryan was her brother. She loved them both, but all the two ever did was fight. They too had been forced to marry. They had been friend since they were little, but were always fighting through their teen years. Nothing changed when they had gotten married.

"God forbid we end up like Gabby and Ryan. That's scary thought." The true scary part...he was completly serious."

Sharpay sighed and laid her head peacefully on Jason's chest as his arms were wrapped safely around her. "You know, I could get use to this."

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"Chad, move your ass." Troy called angrily as Chad lagged behind him with his luggage in hand and a gloomy look on his face.

"Coming." He growled at Troy's consistent bitching.

"We're going to miss the flight Chad."

"Shut it." Chad snapped angrily as he through his luggage on the rotator to be checked. (I've never even been to an airport so I have no idea what the things really called.)

Troy swallowed as his breath caught in his throat slightly. "Sorry."

Chad shook his head. "Yeah, let's just go."

Troy nodded in agreement. The two soon boarded their flight and set off for Australia."

"He Troy?" Chad called as he sat next to him on the plane.

"Yeah?"

"What's up with this island anyway? Where is it and stuff?"

"Um..." Troy took out the visitor guide he'd gotten for the island. His boss had given it to him. Troy worked with an agency, well kind of, where they studies rare animal species. Apparently this island had some kind of rare sea animals that couldn't be found anywhere else. "Okay, the island is owned but a man named Vance Evans. It's a very small island with a small population. Considering you know, there's only like eight teens all together on the island. The island was actually named by his daughter and it's called 'Ever last'. That's pretty much all I know."

"Where are we staying?"

"Um...I think either in our own place or with Mr. Evans. I'm not sure. He said he'd send his daughter and her friend to show us around when we land."

"I hope they're hot." He replied sleepily as he pressed his head against the window and falling into an uncomfortable sleep.

Troy just shook his head. Typical Chad.

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"Hey dad, I'm home." Sharpay called out as she entered her home. It was small and very 'The village' people looking place. Everyone in the island had a same looking place.

"Sharpay, wonderful you're here." Greeted Vance Evans.

"Hey daddy. What's up?" She asked casually as she began to make herself a sandwich.

"Oh, nothing. Were you with Jason again?" He enquired pleasantly.

"Oh, yes. We were just discussing some uh...wedding stuff." She lied as she went to the fridge and pulled out a few things. Even though they're home looked like a village type housing, there was still electricity there.

"Wonderful. Why didn't he come on?"

"Mom wanted to discuss something with him." She explained, referring to Jason's mom. They always called each other's parents mom and dad. It was just the way it was with them. They were family.

"Okay." He went back to the book he was reading before looking back up as if he had forgot something. "Oh, and Shar?"

"Yeah daddy?"

"There's a young man coming to the island to visit tomorrow. I want you and Taylor to show him around. I believe he's bringing along a friend." He informed his daughter.

Sharpay furrowed her eyebrows and turned to look at him fully. "How old is he and his friend?"

"Twenty I believe. His name is Troy...something. I can't remember. He's here to study the rare sea animal species here. I think he's friend just came with him for company or something." Her father waved his hand in front of his face as if waving it away. "I already told Taylor. She'll be here in the morning and you two and greet them at their landing."

Sharpay put on a fake smile. "Sure daddy. Listen, I'm just going to go visit Ryan and Gabriella really quick. Bye." With that she's outside and walking to her brother home which happens to be only half a block away. They all lived very close to each other.

"I can't believe this. First the wedding now this. God, I hate tourist." She mumbled to herself as she walked on her way to Ryan's.

"Something wrong hun?" Asked the woman she considered a second mother, Jason's mom. "You seem kind of out of it."

Sharpay nodded and moved toward her a little. "There's another explorer or something coming tomorrow. Tay and I have to show hi around and you know how I hate tourist. Especially when they're messing around in the water and with the animals."

"Oh yes. Your mother told me about that. Well I'm sure it won't be that bad. He's only staying three months."

Sharpay's mouth dropped in shock. "T-Three months?! They'll be here for three months!"

"I'm sorry hun. I though you knew." She cooed as she played with Sharpay's golden hair as to comfort her.

Sharpay sighed and took a deep breath. "I guess it's not that bad. I guess I can make it though it. Well I'm going to go see Ry and Gabby. Tell Jason hi for me."

"I will honey. I'll see you tomorrow."

"By mom." She waved goodbye and left to Ryan's place. She knocked casually on the door and eventually just let herself in after the second knock.

Ryan was sitting on the couch watching TV and eating a sandwich. He smirked when he saw her walk through the door. "Hey look, it's my favorite sister."

"Ry, don't try to be funny." She sat casually on the couch next to him, putting her feet on the table in front of the two. "Where's Gabby?"

He held up his index finger and swallowed his bite of his sandwich before replying. "With her mom."

"Okay. I need to talk to you." She said in a serious matter.

"What?"

"It's about Jason."

"What about Jason?" He urged her to continue with his finger.

"I don't want to get married. Not so young. I love Jason, you know that. But we're best friends, nothing more."

Ryan gave a sympathetic smile to his little sister and put an arm around her shoulder. "It'll be okay. I know you two and you'll be just fine."

"I hope. Ugh, and then the stupid Troy...or whatever his name is, is coming to the island. For three months! Ugh!" Sharpay exclaimed, throwing herself down in the couch.

"What's your deal with visitor anyway?"

"They just bug me." Ryan laughed a little at Sharpay's face and gave her shoulder a squeeze. "I'm sure it'll be fine. Maybe you'll even like this guy."

"Doubtful. Very doubtful."

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Yes, I know what you're probably thinking...another story? Really?! I mean I just started 'Never Understood' now this. What is my problem? My problem is that I have issues. I keep getting these ideas and feel the need to continue them. Hopefully this is the last story I will start. Geez, I hate myself right now.

That's why you should totally review and make me feel better! I promise it will! I may not continue if you guys don't like it, so please tell me who you feel about it. I need your opinions here!

-Peace!