Hello! This is my newest Fanfiction, Friendship... which is again, High School Musical. This story will most likely end up being Troypay... and Ryella as well. Chad and Taylor, however, will not be a couple in here. :(
Anyways... on with the important stuff like... the plot/summary, Pairings, Disclaimer and all that stuff that most people don't bother reading. xD Heh.
Plot/Summary: Friendship is a powerful thing. With seven years since they've last seen eachother Sharpay, Ryan, Troy, Gabriella, Taylor and Chad have decided to reunite their friendship. What surprises are in store? And most importantly... will they be able to keep their friendship together?
Pairings: Probably Troypay, Ryella, Chad/OC and Taylor/OC
Disclaimer: The plot and made-ups are mind. Nothing more... nothing less. Everything else, sadly, belongs to Disney.
Other: Rating may later change due to slightly bad language and possible use of alcohol. Also, I'd like to note that as of November 9, 2008 I have reposted chapters one and two with new edits. Enjoy.
And... for those of you whom haven't read my other stories... they are all High School Musical -5 Troypays. You might want to check them out. :)
Now for the story.
It was raining. No, it was pouring... which was rather odd for July 12th in Albuquerque, New Mexico. But maybe it suited the day all together.
A group of six teenagers were gathered on the floor of Lava Springs Country Club's ballroom, waiting out the rain. This was their last day together before they all started to part for colleges all around the Country.
Sharpay Evans was going to New York University to work on her dream of being a Broadway Star.
Taylor Mckessie was going to Stanford to study in the Medicine category. Though she was planning on being a scientist throughout high school, at last minute she changed her mind
As for Troy Bolton, he was staying put in Albuquerque... playing big time basketball at the University of Albuquerque thanks to Sharpay's and Ryan's dad. He couldn't really be much happier with his placement considering it wasn't all that far from home and they had a great basketball program.
Ryan Evans was going to Arizona for the Herberger College of the Arts. He was mainly going there for dancing... but also for some drama related things like singing, acting and directing.
Which left Chad Danforth and Gabriella Montez. Gabriella Montez was heading off to Boston University to study Science, Mathematics and Chemistry. Just like everyone had thought, Gabriella was aiming to become a scientist... which, everyone was sure she'd have no problem doing.
Chad Danforth, on the other hand, was going to Ohio State since his dad had gone there and wanted Chad to do the same. Chad would have preferred to go to Albuquerque University with Troy but he didn't dare argue with his dad. Besides, he was sure Ohio had basketball, too.
Thus, the six teenagers were sitting on the floor of Lava Springs Country club eating candy and talking. Gabriella's mother was due in an hour and then shortly after Taylor's, Chad's and Troy's parents. Ryan and Sharpay were the only ones who'd stay put since they owned Lava Springs... and that was only until tomorrow when Sharpay's flight left.
"...yeah, that was my least favorite class to. It shouldn't be mandatory to take-" Troy was saying in agreement with Chad. Sharpay -who hadn't really been listening to the conversation... just thinking about the future interrupted.
"I think we need to keep in touch. I mean, it took so long to build this friendship we can't let it-" Sharpay was saying. The others looked at her with confusion... even Ryan. What was the blond talking about?
"What do you mean, Shar?" Ryan asked, interrupting his sister.
The blond girl rolled her eyes. "Come on, guys. I mean we worked so hard to build this friendship up. We just can't let it fall through the cracks. Promise me we won't... please?"
"Since when did this start mattering so much-" Chad had started, but then seeing the glare Taylor was giving him, he stopped talking. "I mean... I had no idea it mattered so much to you, Sharpay."
Gabriella thought for a few seconds then suddenly nodded. "Sharpay is right. We can't let our friendship end..." She trailed off. "We just can't."
"Yeah..." Troy nodded in agreement. "But how are we supposed to keep in touch if we're at all different sides of the country? Letters-"
"I don't write letters." Sharpay interrupted. "So that's a no." Ryan nodded in agreement.
"Cell ph-" Taylor started to suggest, but Gabriella shook her head.
"Sorry... my mother is keeping my cell when I leave. Cell phones are very distracting and that's the last thing I need at college... distractions." Gabriella explained. "Sorry." She added again.
"Oh! I got it! Emails or IMs." Sharpay suggested with a smile. "It's per-"
"Not going to happen." Chad interrupted. The others turned and looked at him, waiting for his explanation. "My laptop is broke and there's no computer at the dorms. Plus, I don't have enough cash for that. My bad."
Sharpay groaned. "Then how are we going to keep our friendship together? I refuse to let it fall apart."
"Sharpay, relax." Taylor shook her head. "There's a simple explanation..."
"What?" Troy, Gabriella, Chad, Sharpay, and Ryan all asked at once. All five turned to look at Taylor who smiled.
"A reunion."
"You mean high school reunion?" Ryan asked, raising an eyebrow. "I don't see how that's going to help-"
"No, silly." Taylor shook her head. "I mean, we pick a date, a place, and a time and then say five to seven years from now we all meet up there."
"Seven years?" Sharpay raised an eyebrow. "Why so long?"
"We can see each other over the summers... but just incase one of us can't come over the summers... we've got this date to rely on. And no one can back out under any circumstances." Taylor replied, as if it was so simple. "What do you say?"
"I don't know..." Sharpay stated. "It sounds kind of... unlikely to happen. Why seven years?"
"Because we'll all be done -hopefully- with college by then and have had time to settle into our future." Taylor explained. "So there will be no interruptions."
"Fine... I suppose count me in." Sharpay said with a small nod.
"You suppose? You wanted to do it to begin with." Chad rolled his eyes. "Count me in, Tay."
"Me too." Ryan added with a nod. "If Shar's in, I'm in."
"I guess we don't have much to lose..." Gabriella stated with a slight shrug. "Alright, I'll do it."
"And you know I will." Troy nodded.
"So it's a deal." Taylor agreed with a smile. "Great! So how about July 12th... um... seven years from now?"
The others slowly thought it over and then nodded. Sharpay added in, "And at 11 Am... Lava Springs country club's dining room."
"I suppose so..." The others nodded.
"Then it's a plan!" Taylor and Sharpay both smiled in delight and soon the others were too. Their moment of happiness didn't last long though... since Gabriella's mother showed up nearly ten minutes later.
It was the start of their first step to the rest of their lives. And, though they didn't realize it at the time… it was the last time any of them would see each other the same.
The memory kept running through the twenty-six year old girl's head as she pulled her silver BMW convertible into a parking spot at Lava Springs Country Club. Switching off the motor she pulled out her compact mirror to make sure everything was how it was supposed to be. Looking into the mirror the girl noticed her newly dyed dark brown hair was still perfectly curled and lying on her shoulders just how she had had her stylist do it and her large white rhinestoned sunglasses were in place as well... hiding her dark brown eyes. She also noticed that her teal mini dress and glittery denim jeans were intact. So, with a small sigh... debating on rather or not to turn back, the girl opened her door and stepped out of the convertible.
Walking around to the back down of her car, she pulled it open and unbuckled the car seat of a five-year-old girl. The girl's bright blond hair was in a high pony tale and she wore a small light blue dress. The brunette pulled her out of the car and then glanced to the seat next to her. A small Yorkie pup was sitting there wagging his tail. Pulling the dog out as well, the brunette set him on the ground next to the little girl and handed her the leash. She then closed the door, grabbed the little girl's hand, and started to walk.
"Mommy?" the little girl asked as they walked toward Lava Spring's entrance. The little dog was happily trotting along beside them.
The brunette glanced down at the little girl. "Yes?"
"Why are we here again? I thought you said we were going to see uncle Ryan... this is Grandpa and Grandma's place." The little girl replied.
"We're meeting uncle Ryan here, okay?" The brunette asked, with a small smile.
The little girl nodded, "Okay mommy!" Then the two continued on inside the large building. The mother not quite too sure what to expect and the little girl ready to see her uncle Ryan.
Not long after the little girl and her mother had walked into the building, a green minivan pulled into the parking lot and out stepped another brunette girl. She was also about twenty-six and was a rather skinny girl. She wore a pink and white flowered dress and her natural brown hair was in a high ponytail.
She closed the driver's door of her minivan and walked around to the side door. Sliding it open, she smiled at the little boy and girl sitting in the back seat. Both children were her cousin's children... but her cousin was going out of country and couldn't take her children with her... and her cousin's husband? Who knew where he was. So the girl had taken in the two children and treated them like she would her own if she had any until her cousin was to come back in a couple months.
"Mirabelle, Jake, you guys ready for some fun?" The brunette asked with another smile. She unbuckled first the little boy and then the little girl, helping both out of the van.
The little boy was about seven years old. He had light brown hair and green eyes. He wore a pair of denim shorts and a light blue t-shirt with Spongebob on the front.
The little girl was about five years old. She had long curly light brown hair and green eyes. The little girl wore a pink dress with Strawberry Shortcake on the front. Her long brown hair was in two braids... one on each side of her head.
"Yeah!" Both the little boy and girl exclaimed. The little boy then added, "Come on, Aunt Gabi!"
"Alright, alright." The older woman smiled. She grabbed one of each of the children's hands and walked towards the doors of Lava Springs... not too sure as to what to expect.
"Everybody out. Seriously." A bushy haired man, about twenty-six years old, was standing in front of a dark green truck pointing toward Lava Springs. He sounded rather annoyed as he added, "Now."
"Chad, patience." A woman standing behind the bushy haired man whispered. She was holding a little girl -who looked to be about three- and watching the man cautiously. "Please... Liza just fell asleep."
The bushy haired man sighed, turning to face the woman. "Then get your son out of the truck, Rachelle." He whispered. Then, noticing the look on her face he added. "This is really important to me... please?"
"Then you take Liza." The woman, Rachelle, replied. The bushy haired man slowly nodded and reached over, taking the little girl gently away from her mother. Rachelle then reached into the truck and pulled out a little boy who was no older than five. After closing the truck door she turned to her husband. "Now we can go, Chad."
"Thanks." With a dismissive nod, Chad -the bushy haired man- quickly started walking toward Lava Springs. Rachelle rolled her eyes and then followed more slowly.
Today, Chad was wearing his hair in its natural and usual bushy state. He had on a denim jacket with 'Texas' scribbled across the back in red lettering. A simple black shirt and some blue jeans were upon his body and he wore a confident look upon his face.
Rachelle wore a dark blue dress. Her long dark brown hair had been pulled into a bun. Her white high heels were making soft noises on the pavement as she walked quickly after her husband. He got so determined about some things, Rachelle wasn't always sure what to expect. But, regardless, she was sure today would be full of surprises.
"Good Morning, Mr. Evans. What can we do for you today?"
"Hey, Karrie... I'm meeting up with my sister, Sharpay, and some old friends... so can you make sure the east part of our dining room is empty today except for us." A tall blond boy, about twenty-six years old stood at the front counter of Lava Springs Country Club. He wore a dark blue newsboy cap, a white and blue striped button up shirt and some dress pants.
"Sure thing, Mr. Evans. May I ask for the names of the group of people you are meeting with so that I can monitor who goes in?" Karrie -the woman at the front desk of Lava Springs- asked with a smile.
"Well... these were the names they went by in high school." The man stated. "Or at least, what I called them."
"That's fine, Mr. Evans."
"Alright." The man paused to think. "Well, there's myself -Ryan Evans-, my sister -Sharpay Evans- and my niece -Anya Evans." He paused to let Karrie write down what he had stated so far. "Then there's Chad Danforth and his family... Gabi Montez and her family..." He paused once again to think as Karrie scribbled down the names. "Um... Troy Bolton and his family and... Taylor McKessie and her family. That's everyone."
Karrie nodded as she scribbled down the last two names. "Alright, I watch for them Mr. Evans. Thanks."
Ryan, the man, was turning to walk away when from the corner of his eyes he spotted the doors to Lava Springs being pushed open and a short brunette woman, a Yorkie and a little blond girl walk in, whom he instantly realized was his niece and sister. It was Showtime.
An:
Well... there's the first chapter. I have two more characters to bring in... anyone know who they are? Also, I've gotten the spelling errors taken care of. Be sure to read the newly-improved chapter two! And please review! The more reviews, the sooner I update... and I love to hear from ya'all. ;)
Pairings are completely decided yet... but it's either going to be:
Troypay, Ryella, Taylor/OC & Chad/OC
or
Sharpay/OC, Ryan/OC, Troyella, Taylor/OC & Chad/OC
Let me know which you'd like it to be. Thanks tons. :)