A/N: This chapter was edited April 23, 2008.

Pretend HSM 2 didn't happen. I wrote half of this story before it came out and it totally ruined the semi-cannon world I created. Sighs.

Rating M: Rated for Slash of the Troy and Ryan variety but that will come more later, and some cursing, mostly Chad, and a little violence mostly to Chad.

Summary: 'Do you ever notice whenever Troy is not around Ryan is mysteriously missing?' Sharpay asked. She was determined and Chad did not have a good feeling about this. Tryan of course. Some Chad and Sharpay.

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot, well, most of it anyway.

Knowing All

Prologue

Back-Stage Date

Their first date was in the back of the school auditorium stage by the big used couch and long hallway mop.

Troy laid out a blanket out on the floor making the dust fly about. Ryan stepped back only to knock into a bucket, which clanked loudly, amplified in the auditorium. Ryan closed his eyes waiting for the impact but felt strong arms around his middle instead, "Whoa, gotcha there," Troy said.

Ryan looked up at him, gazing into his soft but deep blue eyes, "Heh, sorry," Ryan smiled awkwardly, completely embarrassed. Troy smiled warmly back, finding the blond teen's red cheeks very attractive. He set Ryan back up, his hands lingering on Ryan's waist before going back to set up their hidden picnic.

Ryan fidgeted in the spot Troy left him, unsure as to where to go or what to say. Troy sat on the blanket, patting the spot beside him, "Sit, I probably didn't get the best food but—"

"Its fine," Ryan said quickly. He sat beside the brunet, smiling at him shyly, "It's the thought that counts."

"I have pudding," Troy said regally, holding it up as he took it out of his bag, "Turkey sandwiches," he announced, "And chocolate milk for refreshment," Troy finished, mock bowing in his seat.

Ryan laughed, "Well, sounds like quite a menu."

Troy grinned, "Well, I can't take all the credit, the lunch ladies gave me extra."

Ryan smiled knowingly, "A little Troy Bolton charm must have did the trick."

Troy winked, "Well, maybe I should try it on you sometime." A bit of pink dusted his cheeks as he looked down at his sandwich, embarrassed that he actually said that to Ryan.

"Seems like you already did," Ryan said quietly, Troy looked up suddenly and found the blond fiddling with the wrapper around his sandwich, his chocolate milk already open. Troy placed his hand over Ryan's, liking the softness.

"I know this isn't really the best place for our first date but it feels really good to finally be alone with you," Troy moved closer, intertwining their fingers.

Ryan let his head fall softly on Troy's shoulder. Troy smelled like oranges, Ryan thought. Troy held him and Ryan felt safe. "This is the only place I could think of that wouldn't have any people around," Ryan said quietly, his lips brushing over Troy's neck. Troy looked down at Ryan, he saw his blond hair and when Ryan looked up, meeting his gaze, he saw the blond's cherry lips and kissed him hard.

Ryan eyes were wide, caught off guard at the sudden kiss. Intense and warm, Ryan felt himself pulled into Troy as Troy's warm hands slid across his back, wrapping around him. Ryan's back arched as Troy pressed his lips more insistently and a little sloppily onto Ryan's softer lips.

Troy felt heat overwhelm him as he felt Ryan's moan vibrating through his throat, heat uncurling in his stomach. He broke away from the gorgeous blond before he lost himself.

Ryan's pale blue eyes looked at him dazedly, his lips red and his cheeks a hue too pink. "This is best date I ever had," Ryan breathed, and Troy blushed as Ryan put his arms around Troy, his voice slightly muffled in Troy's chest as he spoke, "It's perfect." Troy felt his heart warm and kissed the top of his fair hair.

Nothing can ruin this date, Troy thought, not the fear of someone finding out, not their perfect little world shattering if a soul was to open the thick velvet curtains and find both boys holding each other. They had tomorrow to worry about everything else.

Right now it just felt right holding each other on a blanket surrounded by dust with scattered food from today's lunch in the back of the school auditorium stage by the big used couch and long hallway mop.

Next Chapter:
Sharpay knows all there is: Or does she? The Queen of East High needs to pay closer attention to her subjects.

A/N: wow, this is my first posted fan-fiction. I'm kinda scared. Hope you'll like it.

Reviews are greatly appreciated.