The Most Depressing Day Of The Year?

Disclaimer- I don't own HSM or Wicked blablablahblahablah :( Special fic for Valentines 08

Sharpay woke up and yawned as she slid off of her bed. She pushed the button that opened the curtains, letting the sunlight shine in to her room. As she looked out of the window, she remembered. Today was February 14th. The day of St.Valentine. The day of love. And for those girls who didn't have a boyfriend, what can be the most depressing day of the year.

It wasn't as if Sharpay couldn't get a boyfriend, getting them wasn't the problem. It was keeping them that stumped her. It didn't matter what guy she went out with, they all just do the same thing. Date her, use her, then clear off. Move away. One even moved out of the country. Apparently, she was 'too high maintenance'. Even Zeke, who was once head-over-heels in love with her, was forced to end things with her.

Every year would be the same, she would sit in her room with Gabriella, Taylor, Kelsi and a big tub of ice cream, and they would all grovel over their previous relationships. One year they even did a tribute to Friends and held a ceremony where they threw all old memories, photos and items from their old boyfriends into a fire.

But this year was different. Taylor was going steady with Chad, Kelsi had Jason, even Ryan had Gabriella. So Sharpay was left on her own to mourn for her love life. She could have easily got a date for Valentines Day, but she knew it would end in tears, and besides- she was kind of holding out for someone else. Someone she'd liked (like liked) for a long time. Troy Bolton.

But somebody like Troy Bolton would never date someone like her. He liked girls that were sweet and quiet and acted like butter wouldn't melt when they were around him. That's why he dated Gabriella. And then he even got bored of her, because he liked someone else... and that girl is a lucky bitch. He's probably out with her right now. Holding her hand, caressing her cheeks, playing with her hair. It made Sharpay sick to even think of Troy with a girl that wasn't herself.

Sharpay wasn't even going to bother checking the mail this morning. It just adds to the depression of Valentines Day when you search the mail to see if there's anything for you. The disappointment when you find there is nothing there is unbearable for Sharpay. So, she'd decided. She was going to call for her PF, Alicia (PF standing for paid friend) and they would sit in her room eating ice cream and cookies all day.

Just as Sharpay was getting her cell phone out, Ryan called for her.

" Shar, there's mail for you... could be a Valentines Card!"

"I'm not leaving my room on the most depressing day of the year! It's probably some crap from school anyway." replied Sharpay, not wanting to get her hopes up.

"Fine, I'll bring it up." Ryan said.

Sharpay could hear the footsteps coming up the stairs. Ryan opened her door and gently threw a small white envelope to her. He closed the door behind him and went back to the kitchen. Sharpay just sat there in the corner with the envelope.

"There's never mail for me on Valentines Day" she thought to herself. "Maybe I should open it"

She gingerly ripped apart the envelope, slowly revealing what was inside. A letter. She read it out loud.

"Dear Miss S.A. Evans,

I understand you were involved in a protest last week against the new system at school called Vertical Tutoring."

She stopped reading.

"This isn't a Valentines Card!" she shouted, as she opened her window and chucked it out in anger. It flew out into the air, flying half way across the street in the strong spring breeze.

Troy Bolton said goodbye to his mom then shut the door of his house. He was going to the place across the street to get a Valentines card and present for his beloved. As he walked into the store, he saw straight away what card to get. It was a heart shaped card with a little witch in the middle just like the one from the Musical- Wicked, that she obsesses about. Inside it had a little poem or something- he figured it must be words from the song. He quickly picked up the card and went to the cash register. The cashier gave him his change.

"Your girlfriend a fan of Wicked?" asked the cashier.

"Err, well..." he looks at her name badge "Amie, she's not really my girlfriend... yet."

"Ah, hope it goes well." Amie said, giving him a smile, showing off her braces.

"Can I write it in here?" Troy asked.

"Sure" Amie replied, handing him a pen. "So, when are you gonna give it to her?"

"You know, I'm not even sure if I'm gonna give it to her. I know she doesn't like me. Not even as a friend. But its worth a try... and I'm pretty sure she likes Wicked. Well, with her and musicals you can't really go wrong."

"Bit of a Broadway fanatic, eh?"

"Yeah. She loves musicals. And she's great in them too. She sings like an angel and when she dances-" Troy was interrupted.

"Sounds like you really like this girl." Amie said, her emerald eyes twinkling.

"Yeah, I do. So much I could- You know what, you don't need to hear my life story." Troy said, leaving the shop."

"Good luck!" Amie called after him.

"Thanks. See you around" Troy said, closing the door.

"He was cute." Amie thought to herself. "Whoever this girl is she'd be a complete idiot to reject him!"

Troy had already decided that he was not going to give this card to her. Only if there was some sort of sign that they were completely meant to be. He walked past her house, trying not to look at it. Then something hit him on the head then fell to the floor.

"What the hell?" he said out loud, picking it up just before it blew away. It was a letter. He decided he was going to be nosy and read it.

"Dear Miss S.A. Evans," Wait, this letter was Sharpay's?

"I understand you were involved in a protest last week against the new system at school called Vertical Tutoring. This was an extremely serious matter and all students involved in the protest will be punished. Not only were the students in the protest being abusive to teachers (which is breaking a school rule) You played truant for approximately 18 minutes, as you were marked that amount late for your English lesson. Your parents have been contacted. I hope you understand how serious this is and what you have done to the reputation of the school. After such an outburst, Vertical Tutoring will now definitely take place.

Principal Matsui"

It was typical of Sharpay to risk her education to stand up for what she believed in. Troy was at the protest too, but left at the end of free period, so technically he wasn't playing truant. Troy thought that he better return the letter to Sharpay. That was the sign. Maybe they are meant to be.

Troy crossed the road, looking both ways first. (He was about to confront the girl he loved, now was not the time to get hit by a car) He nervously stepped down the stone path, each small crunch his foot made against the stone seeming to bellow like he was Bigfoot. When he got half way down the path, he came to a great black gate with a button that you're supposed to press and speak into. He pressed it.

"Who is it?" a hoarse male voice came out of the speakers.

"Uhm, Troy Bolton"

"Why are you here?"

"I have something for Sharpay Evans"

The gates opened up and Troy continued his long walk to the front door.

He rang the door bell and waited a while until it opened, making him jump. He saw Ryan, smiling at him.

"Hi Troy, wanna come in?" Ryan said.

"Yeah. Is Sharpay in?" Troy said, worried she already had plans for Valentines Day. As he stepped in side a butler came up to Troy and took his jacket.

"Sharpay's in her room, I'll just go and get her."

Sharpay stood and watched the letter blow away for a while, then she turned around and got back to phoning Alicia. She wasn't answering. On the 3rd try, after waiting ages, Sharpay finally got through. Just as Alicia's voice got talking, there was a knock on the door.

"Shar, you have a visitor, he's got something for you!"

"Ry, can't you see I'm on the phone. Tell them to come back later"

"But don't you want to know who it is?"

"I don't care. I'm not in the mood right now Ry just tell whoever it is to go away." she said, gesturing for Ryan to clear off. "Sorry, Alice my dumb brother won't shut up" she lay back on her bed. "You're right someone should put him in a straight jacket! Anyway, I need to you to come over today." Sharpay sat up straight "What do you mean you can't?" she sighed in a dramatic fashion "Well cancel your trip to Paris! I bet you're paying for it with the money my family payed you. You are my Payed Friend, and it is in your job description to work when ever you are needed!" she stood up, really annoyed now "What do you mean Ryan said you could have the day off? Ugh!" she hung up her cell phone. And took a deep breath ready to shout.

"RYYYYAAAAAN!"

"Oh, sorry Troy- that'll be my sister calling. I have to go."

"Can you give this to her for me please?" Troy asked.

"Okay" Ryan replied, running upstairs to see to his screaming sister.

He opened the door and saw a mess of blond hair curled up on the bed.

"Ryan, you let Alicia take the day off. It's Valentines Day. I don't want to be alone in my room all day" she said, in tears.

"Maybe Shar, if you'd have let me tell you who was at the door, and why they were there, then you wouldn't be." Ryan replied, stroking her hair.

"What do you mean?" Sharpay asked, eyes wide.

"Troy Bolton was at the door, he had a Valentines Card for you, and another letter that you must have dropped."

"TROY BOLTON WAS AT THE DOOR? And you let me talk to ALICIA?" Sharpay yelled, making Ryan jump. Sharpay got up to go and get Troy, Ryan stopped her.

"He's gone now, Shar. But he left the card with me." Ryan said gently as he got the card out of his pocket and handed it to Sharpay. She looked at the emerald green envelope and memorized every detail, of the writing on it. In Troy's neatest handwriting it said 'To Shar' with a little x underneath it. She opened it up carefully and read the card. It was heart shaped and had a picture of Kerry Ellis who plays Elphaba in the West End version of 'Wicked' on the front. Inside the card it said:

To Sharpay

Hands touch, eyes meet,

Sudden silence, sudden heat,

Hearts leap in a giddy whirl,

I could be your guy,

Will you be my girl?

I think I'm falling in love with you. I know

it's silly but- it's true. Sorry if I ruined

your Valentines Day.

Love Troy

xx

"Ryan..." said Sharpay in that tone of voice that means you want something.

"Yes..." Ryan replied,.

"Tell mother I won't need any ice cream today."

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