Author's Note: Okay, this is my first fanfic, so go easy on me. It's a Ryan/Troy. I hope you like it.

Disclaimer: I don't own anyone from HSM. The only thing I own is this situation.

Chapter 1- A New Start

Troy Bolton looked around. What did he see? His whole kingdom! Yup, he was East High's own golden boy and proud of it. These people held his reputation; one thing he handled very carefully from fear of it being ruined.

As Troy walked the halls, everyone greeted him. Once he reached his locker, whom did he see but the oh-so-sweet Gabriella Montez? He and Gabi became friends after the Twinkle Towne musical, but eventually started dating over the summer. But it was the beginning of junior year and Troy started to realize something different in him. Ever since he started going out with Gabriella, he's been feeling like he had to put on an act. He was feeling like a fake; something just wasn't right.

Troy's POV

"Hey baby!" Gabriella said, before hugging and kissing me.

"Hey Gabi."

"Oh my god, a new year! It feels so good to be back in school. Doesn't it?"

"Yeah, I guess."

"Well I know you miss basketball and competing and everything."

"Definitely, coach 'dad' wants to make sure I take home another state championship this year."

"Oh! I've got to get to class. As they say 'early bird catches the worm'" Gabriella said being her brainy self. "See ya!" she said right before giving me a peck on the cheek.

"See ya."

"Hey buddy!" I turned around to see my best friend and teammate, Chad, to greet him.

"Guess what?"

"What?" I asked.

"My parents are out of town on business. And they said I could invite all the guys over tonight for kind of guys-night sleepover for a sort of 'bringing the new school year type of thing'. I figured tonight would be perfect since today's Friday."

"Great! Who's going to be there?"

"Ummm... almost all of our teammates. Zeke, Jason, Dylan, Cody, Eddie, Chris, Khleo, Michael, Pierre... oh and Ryan Evans is going to be there as well."

"Cool. I'm in."

"Awesome. It starts around 6:30," said Chad "See ya later, man!"

Wow. I wonder what will happen tonight. I wondered as he walked off to homeroom.

Ryan's POV

I'm sitting here in homeroom thinking about what this New Year would bring me. I mean I want more than just another set of classes and another musical. I want love. I just want to experience love with that special someone. I'm sixteen and I've never had a real relationship, one that lasted more than six weeks. I just want a guy who can make me feel special.

Yes, I'm gay. I realized it during my freshman year. At first, I thought I was bi. But then, more posters of guys kept going up on my bedroom wall and more posters of girls came down. Soon I found myself attracted to guys, and only guys. That's when I realized I was gay. I'm sure many people have guessed it, but even if they ask I answer honestly. But, back to my situation. I mean is there something wrong with something or me? Do I just repel guys? I have yet to meet that special boy who will treat me right and love me. Oh well. Maybe this year my wish will come true.

I looked to the door to see Troy Bolton enter. He's smiling. I guess Chad must have told him about his little "guys only" thing tonight. He asked me and I said "why not?" maybe it'll be fun. I suddenly see Troy walking towards me. Damn! He is fine! Incase you're wondering, I do not exactly have a crush on Troy Bolton. I just think he's sexy.

"Hey, Ryan." he says.

"Hey."

"So I heard you're going to be at Chad's...'thing' tonight. It should be fun," he said before taking his seat.

"Yeah, it should be." I said, my heart pounding really fast. Is Troy Bolton having a conversation with me?

"Yeah...so I'll see you tonight." Troy said with a smirk.

Just then, our homeroom teacher walked in. He went on babbling about something. My mind was on other things. Troy Bolton just spoke to me. He actually spoke to me. Wow, a lot has changed this year.

Troy's POV

The day went by pretty quickly. Classes and homework as usual, but that was pretty much it. I came home, did my homework, took a shower and packed some overnight clothes. I drive up to Chad's house to find a few of the guys outside.

"Hey Troy!" all of them greeted me. We all walk inside.

"Hey man." Chad greets me.

"What's up? So what's on the schedule for tonight?"

"Umm, let's see: Basketball, scary movies, etc. All of the sorts. Oh but I have some bad news; it won't be much of a 'boy's night'. I forgot my cousin Ebony is staying with us for the weekend, and well I have to keep her company. Taylor's house is being sprayed for termites so she's staying at my house to study. Oh, and Sharpay's car broke down outside. So until a tow truck shows up, she'll be here."

"Ohhh...well, I guess we could still make a fun night out of all of this."

Ryan's POV

It's now 9:00. We've watched a basketball game and The Ring 2, which by the way, kind of freaked me out.

"Well what's on the schedule now, Chad?" Chris asked.

"Yeah. Me, Taylor and Sharpay are bored." Ebony said.

"Hey, remember this was supposed to be a 'boy's night' thing. None of you were supposed to be here."

"Please, baby. Think of something for us to do so we won't get bored out of our brains." Taylor said.

"Okay, babe. Anything for you." Chad responded. He can never say 'no' to Taylor. It's like she got some spell on him. "Why don't we play that game we used play?

Umm...Blind and Guess."

"Chad, we haven't played that since we were in Junior High." Troy says.

"So? It's better than nothing." Sharpay says. She looks at me. What is she up to?

"Troy? Why don't we start with you." she said, pulling a scarf out of her bag.

"Okay." he said taking the scarf from her and tying it around his head.

"Remember dude, you can't hear anything." Chad said handing him earplugs.

"I know." he said putting them in his ears.

"So what's the challenge?" Taylor asked

"It has to be something Troy would never expect." Sharpay says. "I know!" she yells, and looks at me with a devilish grin on her face. "The challenge is for Ryan to kiss Troy."