I do not own HSM or anything like that, though I do own Lucas Grabeel on the weekends. 33

A soft sun was rising over the Albuquerque Mountains causing the sky to turn into a pool of paint. Oranges, reds, pinks, blues, purples all mixed together to form what should be a post card picture. The birds were chirping and flying about. It was just over all a beautiful spring day. The cast of High School Musical was rather excited, considering the fact that the new actress was going to be introduced today. In the script she'd play the role of Bridget Linaset, another new girl who was related to the head honcho at a large production company, and everyone seems to try to be her friend. Most every one was excited except for Vanessa and Lucas. They really didn't care, though Zac and Ashley actually got to the studio an hour earlier just to meet her.

"I'm so excited! It'll be fun to have a new person on set besides you guys," Ashley Tisdale said sarcastically as she sat in the green room eating a banana.

"Yeah me too, and it's a girl…" The boy next to her inquired lifting his bushy eye brows, "A very pretty girl from the head shots I saw," Rubbing his hands together he smirked. Ashley flipped her blonde hair over her shoulder and rolled her eyes.

"You are such a guy Zac. Where are Lucas and Vanessa? They're gonna be late… the girl will be here any minute. What's her name again?" Looking at the clock, it being nearly 7:30, she took another bite of the banana. Zac looked at her, his green eyes were doused with lack of sleep (the hotel bed wasn't comfortable at all) but he still laughed as he called him a guy.

"I'm glad you finally noticed, Ash. Only took you a year and a half… they are probably on their way in the cast van." He nodded, trying to remember the girl's name. "I think it Delilah… Delilah Cortellari. Evidently she's done a bunch of acting in Italy and Kenny met her over there where he was on vacation and immediately hired her. He told me she was perfect for the part," He shrugged his shoulders and jumped, squealing like a little girl as the door opened and Kenny stood there.

"Hey guys! She's here… Bonnie is showing her the moves to 'Live it up'," He said holding the door opened as Ashley and Zac headed out. "She's in the gym." The 47 year old kid said as he followed them out. Kenny was a character, he always let people have fun. If you were upset, or didn't like how a scene was going he'd change it up a little. He wasn't just a director… he was a friend.

'Live It Up' was the 'Stick to the Status Quo' of the sequel to High School Musical. It was a big dance number to take place at 'the school dance' in the movie.

Zac opened the door to the gym to find a girl with blonde hair, and red streaks in it. It was cut up to her shoulders, and was very choppy. Stunning blue eyes that you could see from across the room concentrated on the mirror in front of her. She wore a pair of pink cotton shorts that she used to run in and a green hoodie. She was tall, maybe an inch or two about Ashley.

Kenny put his arm in front of them so they wouldn't walk farther and interrupt the choreography.

"And kick, step, shoulder… and shoulder. Step, step, 5, 6, pump… and pump, hands up high and hand!" Bonnie said the moves as Delilah practiced them. She was a decent dancer, not the best on in the world, but she still could dance.

"Delilah-lilah!" Kenny chimed rushing over to her giving her a hug and a kiss on the cheek. "It's so good to see you again."

"Grazie. It is wonderful to see you again too!" Her voice held a thick Italian accent. She was born and raised in Italy. Zac and Ashley approached, Ashley was the first to offer her hand.

Kenny took the responsibility of introducing them, "Delilah, this is Ashley Tisdale. She plays Sharpay in the movie... and this is Zac Efron, he plays Troy." Delilah shook each of their hands and nodded. "There should be 2 others but they're la—." He was cut off by the gym door opening.

A blonde boy came in on a cell phone, "How exactly did you get my number?... My parents?... How did you get theirs? …. Internet? Wow… well, I'm flattered you want to talk to me but I have to work. … No, don't cry, please… I'm sorry… I'll try to call you back I promise… bye." She shut his phone and raised his eyebrows. "Wow…" He had dazzling green eyes, and a pretty face.

"Who was that?" Zac asked nodding a 'hey' to Lucas Grabeel, and giving the other girl that had entered a hug.

"These two girls from Pennsylvania… they called my parents and got my cell number. Kinda pathetic, but oddly flattering," He laughed putting his phone back in his pocket.

"Are you going to call them back?" Asked Zac, who was trying to stifle a laugh.

"Pppfft. No." Lucas rolled his eyes until they fell on Delilah. So /she/ was the girl every one was talking about. She didn't seem so special to Lucas. "I'm Lucas Grabeel," He muttered.

"Delilah Cortellari." She offered her hand, but he didn't take the offer, just started talking to Kenny. She hesitantly took her hand away. Muttering something in Italian, she looked at the dark haired girl who was eyeing her. "Delilah Cortellari," She repeated offering her hand.

"Vanessa Hudgens," The girl replied not seeming exactly thrilled either.

A few hours later they were sitting in hair and makeup, Lucas and Delilah were. "So, are you excited to bow at my feet and beg to be my friend in the next scene?" She asked playfully as they straightened her hair, and someone put eye shadow on her big doe eyes.

"No," Lucas answered closing his eyes as they put face makeup on him.

"I'm sorry… did I do something to offend you?" Her eyebrows raised.

"What's so special about you? Why did you get the part?" He asked looking at her.

"You'll have to see for yourself." She shrugged and stood up.