Disclaimer: obviously, I DO NOT own HSM or any of the characters. Except for some "additional" characters that im going to add. :)

(italics are flashbacks)

(Story: Sharpay and Ryans family got broke, so they had to stay at Gabriellas place and learn how to live the "simple" life.)

It was a pretty normal day at East High. Sharpay and Ryan were at their lockers, checking out their stuff. Troy was at the basketball court, practicing some moves with Chad.

Gabriella and Taylor were talking by their lockers, talking about what their Science project would be. Just then, at exactly at 8 am, the school bell rang.

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Everyone was already going to their classes. Sharpay and Ryan were late. Again. They usually were late because they were still "preparing" themselves.

Sharpay was putting on make-up, starring at the mirror on her locker, and adoring herself and saying to herself that she looks awesome.

Ryan also kept on staring at the mirror at his locker because he cant decide which hat looks best on him. (he has tons of hats hanged on his locker.)

Then Sharpay and Ryan hurried to Homeroom class, where Troy, Gabriella, Chad and Taylor were too. Sharpay and Ryan had all same classes with them.

When Sharpay and Ryan hurried to the door, their teacher, Ms. Darbus spoke. "Mr. and Miss Evans, you both are late."

Then Sharpay spoke, "We're terribly sorry Ms. Darbus. Here is a present for our apologies."

"Why, um. Thank you Miss Evans. Now get to your seat."

Then Sharpay looked at Ryan and then winked at him.

When Sharpay and Ryan got to their seats, Sharpay whispered to Ryan, "Easy as pie."

So, Ms. Darbus talked about homeroom manners and other announcements that can be located at bulletin boards around their school.

After Homeroom Class, it was their free period.

Sharpay and Ryan roamed around the school looking at the bulletin boards.

And the day went on..

After class, Sharpay and Ryan were picked up by their limo in front of the school.

At the limo, Sharpay was listening to her Ipod while Ryan was reading a book entitled "Drama for Dummies"

When they got home, their father and mother had bad news.

They said that they were broke after their father spent all their money looking for gems and diamonds inside a cave and found out that all that was inside that mine were just some stupid rocks and pebbles.

Sharpay was so shocked that she screamed so loud that the whole house could hear it.

Their mom and dad said that they talked to Gabriella's mom if Sharpay and Ryan could stay at their place for a while since the Evans family couldnt live at the Evans mansion until they get enough money.

Some of their stuff were taken away but there were other stuff that the Evans family were able to keep.

And so Sharpay and Ryan didn't want it at first.

But their parents forced them to live with Gabriella.

And then Sharpay and Ryan were brought to Gabriella's house with their limo, and it was their last limo ride for now.

Gabriella's family welcomed them happily, but Sharpay and Ryan were not happy at all.

They both have straight faces.

Mrs. Montez told them that Sharpay will sleep at Gabriella's room with Gabriella, and Ryan will sleep at the guest room.

Mrs. Montez told them about some house rules and what their chores will be.

Before Mrs. Montez told them what their chores would be, Sharpay and Ryan asked at the same time,

"What are chores?"

Mrs. Montez was shocked that Sharpay and Ryan didnt know what chores mean.

Mrs. Montez asked, "Don't you two do chores at home?"

Sharpay replied, "Not at all. Most of our maids do the work."

Mrs. Montez said, "Well not in this house. EVERYONE does chores in this house."

"Well first, I'm going to introduce you to the family."

"Of course, Sharpay and Ryan, you know Gabriella, the eldest."

"And this is is Ella, Gabriella's little sister."

Ella said, "Hi! I'm Ella. Nice to meet you!"

Then Ella shook hands with Sharpay and Ryan.

Ryan replied, "Uhm..erm..Hi.."

Sharpay said, "Gabriella, can you help me bring my bags upstairs?"

And Ella helped Ryan bring his bags up to the guest room.

Right at that moment, Sharpay and Ryan had an odd feeling that they felt at home.

Well that's the end of Chapter 1. Sorry if its umm sorta short. I promise I'll try to update ASAP! Reviews are very appreciated :) I'm just a begginer by the way, and this my first story. :)