Summer Haze
Chapter 1: Let the Summer Begin
"Troy! Hurry up, we're gonna miss the bus!" Troy's younger sister Alex whined as she hit him over his head with one of his basketball pillows. Troy only groaned, gaining a long sigh from Alex. "Fine, I'll just tell mom that she spent $200 to send us to this stupid Camp for no reason – because you don't wanna go" She smirked.
Troy's head shot up at his sister's threat, his bed hair falling in his eyes. "I didn't even want to go to this stupid camp anyways Alex! This was your idea…" he pointed a finger at her before turning over in his bed and trying to go back to sleep.
"Oh please," Alex scoffed. "You know you wanted to go."
"No I actually really didn't" Troy mumbled into his pillow. "I could be on the beach right now, with Chad and the rest of the team. But I'm stuck going to a stupid camp with my little sister."
"It's not stupid! It's one of the most prestige music camps in the entire country!" Alex folded her arms.
Troy opened one of his eyes, squinting at the light from his window that he was facing. "They named the camp 'Camp Rock' how prestige could that be?"
"Well it's the most popular, and a lot of famous people were discovered there!" Alex stomped her foot.
"Oh god not this again – Connect 3 is just a wanna be INSYNC okay? They're not that important to waste a whole summer drooling over." Troy complained, pulling the covers up over his head.
"I'm gonna pretend you didn't say that, only because we need to be out of this house in 30 minutes, and you have not even showered yet!" Alex scrunched up her nose, disgusted.
"If you don't like the smell you could always – ya know – leave" Troy said as he closed his eyes under the sheets.
"Don't make me do this." Alex warned sliding her bag off of her shoulder.
"What are you talking about?" Troy was now becoming irritated.
"If you don't get out of bed I'm calling mom up here." Alex backed up from his bed to his doorway, prepared to call for her mother.
"Stop it Alex." Troy ordered through gritted teeth.
"1," Alex began. "2…" Troy lifted the covers off of his head, angry, and swung his legs out over the bed. "3! MO—" Alex felt a hand slap over her mouth, before finding herself staring into the evil eyes of her older brother.
"Shut. Up." His voice was low, and slightly creepy. Still Alex crossed her arms, and licked his hand with her tongue. "Ah! Gross!" Troy yanked his hand away quickly, wiping it on his sweats.
"Oh good, you're up, 10 minutes." Alex smiled sweetly, before picking up her duffel bag off of his floor, and walking out of his room. Troy promptly slammed the door behind her, staring at his own packed duffel on the floor besides his closet. He shook his head to himself before walking over to his bathroom and pushing the door open, closing it behind him. By the way his summer was going so far, he could already tell he was in for 3 months of being completely and utterly miserable.
Gabriella slowly walked down the bus steps onto the soft dirt road that led into the entrance of Camp Rock. She was glad she had decided to trade her black flats for her vans, other wise her toes most likely would have been covered in dirt. It was her first year at Camp Rock, and she didn't even know what to expect. All she was told was that she would be helping her aunt Connie in the kitchen. She'd heard her cousin Mitchie would be working along with her. It had been years since they'd seen each other though, and Gabriella wouldn't be able to recognize her if she saw her in the crowd. She tucked her hands into the pockets of her jean jacket before walking further down the path towards the bag pile. She noticed her duffel right away, it was brown, old, and ugly, and had her name scribbled along the side in big, black, permanent marker. It stuck out next to the GUCCI and leather black bags.
"Excuse me…" She said quietly, reaching over a random girl who was digging for her bag, and grabbing her own duffel. However, when she pulled to get it out from the other bags, she was yanked forward by how heavy it was. "Ow!" She squeaked as a flash of pain ran up her arm. She looked around, frowning, before pulling once more. With no luck, she released the back with a huff. "Dammit"
"…You're new huh?" A voice behind her said, laughing lightly. Gabriella turned, only to come face to face with a girl a little shorter than she was, with light brown curls, a green t-shirt, dark jean capris, and white converse. Her skin had a glowing natural tan, and her brown eyes sparkled with her smile.
"Is it that obvious?" Gabriella questioned sheepishly.
"It's no biggie. You're not the only newbie this year." The girl shrugged before sticking out her hand. "Hi I'm Caitlyn."
Gabriella took hold of the girls hand and shook it lightly. "Gabriella" She smiled.
"Well, It's nice to meet you." Caitlyn laughed before turning back to the duffel pile. "I'll show you how to get your bag." She offered.
"That'd be great thanks!" Gabriella smiled relieved.
"No problem, I remember my first encounter with the duffel pile." Caitlyn stated slapping her hand on the strap of Gabriella's duffel, and placing her foot on the bags underneath of it, before pushing off of the bags. "It was hell." She completed before dropping the bag next to Gabriella's feet.
"Thank you so much!" Gabriella bent down picking up her bag and placing it on her shoulder.
"You're so welcome!" Caitlyn laughed once more. "You need help with anything else?"
"Do you know where I could find Mitchie Torres?" Gabriella asked, twisting her lips.
"Mitchie? Sure I do, she's my best friend." Caitlyn smiled brightly. "Her and her mom usually arrive at the mess hall, I was just on my way over there – but then I saw your struggle."
"Great! Could you show me?" Gabriella pleaded.
"Yeah, come on!" Caitlyn nodded over her shoulder, before her and Gabriella began their journey to the mess hall. It was about 3 minutes up a hill, but finally, they saw Connie's Catering van resting on the side of the mess hall. "Mitchie?" Caitlyn called.
Moments after Caitlyn called her name, a girl poked her head out from the back of the car. She had long dark brown hair, that almost looked red in the sunlight, side bangs, fair skin, and dark brown eyes. "CAITLYN!" The girl squealed, before running from around the truck. Now that Gabriella could see her fully, she saw the girl had a yellow sundress on, a bleached jean jacket, that almost matched Gabriella's over it, and dark brown ankle boots. A little fancy for camp, yet cute, Gabriella had to admit.
"I missed you so much!" Caitlyn cried as the girl slammed into Caitlyn.
"I know it's felt like forever! I was counting down the days until I was back here!" the girl pulled back from the hug, still gripping Caitlyn's forearm. Gabriella had guessed by now that this beautiful girl was in fact, her cousin, Mitchie. She was right about one thing, Mitchie sure did look different.
"Me too – Oh hey – I found someone for you!" Caitlyn said turning to face Gabriella. "She said she was looking for you."
Mitchie frowned before looking at Gabriella. "Oh my gosh!" Mitchie's face lit up. "Gabster!" She squealed running over and jumping onto Gabriella. Gabriella gasped, dropping her bag and instinctively wrapped her arms around Mitchie as well.
"Hey Mitch." Gabriella struggled to get out from the lack of air supply, which Mitchie had cut off.
"I thought you weren't coming because you didn't ride with us, and I thought you'd forgotten there was a bus and – Oh whatever – You're here!" Mitchie squealed once more jumping up and down. "It has been forever … literally" She stated pulling away from the hug.
"I know how have you been?" Gabriella smiled weakly.
"I'm perfect now! Caitlyn's here, now you, and Shane and the rest of Connect 3 are on their way!" Mitchie clapped. "This is going to be the best summer ever!"
"… Mitch you say that every summer" Caitlyn informed.
Mitchie frowned. "Yeah, and every summer I'm right." Caitlyn paused before nodding in agreement. "Well, I was just about to go put my stuff in our cabin while my mom and the kitchen staff set up the kitchen, would you two like to join me!"
"Please" Gabriella smiled. "This bag is so heavy" She stated trying to lift it. Caitlyn laughed.
"I got it…" She said lifting it with ease over her shoulder and walking ahead of Mitchie and Gabriella. Gabriella gaped before turning to Mitchie confused.
"She has 4 brothers…" Mitchie stated knowingly.
"Oh…" Gabriella tilted her head. "Now it makes sense."
"Yeah, come on, let's go before the Opening Jam starts!" Mitchie smiled widely, grabbing Gabriella's hand and pulling her after Caitlyn.
"Ow, Don't push me!" Alex said as her and Troy stumbled off the bus. "I can't believe mom made us match!" She said trying to cross her arms over her chest to block her shirt.
Both Bolton-Russo children were given Red t-shirts that had the last name 'BOLTON-RUSSO' on the back in bold. Although Alex had on black skinny jeans and red toms, while Troy had on dark blue jeans, and white sneakers, Their shirts still matched. Therefore, making them look totally lame.
"Who are you telling!" Troy said pulling red 'WILDCATS' sweatshirt over his shirt to hide it. "I feel like Thing one and Thing two over here."
"Which one am I?" Alex lifted her head to look at her older brother. Troy rolled his eyes, looking at her as if she was the dumbest person he'd ever met in his life.
"It doesn't matter Alex – they're twins!" he lifted his hand and pushed her head lightly with his fore and middle finger.
"Hey!" Alex glared, backing away and smoothing out her black silky hair. "It took me an hour to get this perfectly straightened – Don't ruin it!"
"What ever" Troy sighed. "Where's are bags?"
Alex pointed. "Over there under the pile of all the other bags"
"Great so now I'm gonna have to go digging for my own duffel." Troy groaned before walking over and scanning the pile for his bag. Just then a face popped up in front of him. Strawberry perfume, big light brown eyes, blonde hair, PINK… oh no.
"Troy Bolton!" Her voice rang high, causing his ears to ring.
"Uh – Hey… Sharpay" He said, sounding bored.
"I didn't know you went to Camp Rock?" She sounded too excited.
"I don't – I mean – I'm just here for my little sister." He said nodding over to Alex who was yanking on her duffel behind him. Sharpay glanced over his shoulder, clearly uninterested.
"Oh." She flinched before smiling once more. "That's so weird! So am I!"
"Ryan's here too?" Troy raised his eyebrows, although he couldn't say he was shocked.
"and Tess!" Sharpay placed a hand on her slim hip.
"Tess?" Troy questioned.
"Yes, our little sister. She goes to a private school for the arts during the school year. I had a choice to go but I couldn't stand the wardrobe. I mean gray and green in the same plaid skirt – Ew!" Sharpay made a gagging motion.
Troy faked a laugh. "Wow that's crazy – Well I gotta go – see ya around." He quickly turned on his heel.
"Wait Troy!" Sharpay called. Troy winced before turning around one more.
"Yeah?" he smiled weakly.
"Promise we'll have lunch sometime this summer?" she said lifting her pinky. Troy faked yet another laugh before weakly lifting his pinky.
"Promise" He said before letting it drop and quickly turning back around to the duffel pile. Alex was still struggling to get her bag out. "Here" he said before sliding the bag out easily, and then finding his own and pulling it out as well. Alex looked at him, trying to catch her breath.
"Well it's about damn time!" Alex breathed out.
"Sorry. I was talking to Sharpay." Troy said as they began to walk away from the pile, to their assigned cabins.
"I know I saw." Alex dragged her feet. "You left your sister for the queen of pink and bleach."
"I said I was sorry – I won't do it again." Troy groaned.
Alex lifted her pinky, mocking Sharpay's voice. "Promise?"
Troy stopped walking and turned to her. "Ha Ha very funny." Alex snorted a laugh before pushing him on further.
Later That Night - Opening Jam
Gabriella, Mitchie, and Caitlyn walked back down the hill to meet at the main stage for the Opening Jam. Most of the campers were already there, sitting on blankets with their instruments, ready to rock out. Gabriella was in white shorts, that showed off her tan legs, black sneakers, and a light blue long sleeve top that showed off her curves. Her hair was down in loose curls, and she'd borrowed some of Mitchie's lip gloss. Mitchie was in black leggings, a dark red shoulder top that stopped mid-thigh, and black sneakers. Her hair was down and straight. Caitlyn was wearing purple skinny jeans, black and white checkered vans, and a white tank top with the words 'WICKED' on it in black letters. Her hair was up in a messy bun. All three girls looked very attractive, and seemed to be enjoying each others company.
"So Gabster are you ready for your first opening Jam?" Mitchie smiled nudging her.
"I'm excited." Gabriella giggled. "This place seems so cool so far!"
"Just wait until you meet the boys – and Brown!" Caitlyn smiled.
"Who are the boys?" Gabriella frowned.
"Connect 3!" Mitchie whispered.
"Wait – You know Connect 3!" Gabriella asked shocked.
"Know them? Mitchie's dating the lead singer, Shane Grey" Caitlyn said winking at Mitchie.
"What!" Gabriella's mouth dropped.
"It's not official!" Mitchie assured, blushing.
"It might as well be! I saw that kiss last summer!" Caitlyn gave Mitchie a look. Mitchie's blush only deepened.
"Okay changing the subject!" Mitchie mumbled, causing Caitlyn and Gabriella to laugh.
A few feet away Troy and Alex walked into the crowd. Troy had on dark grey jeans and a black fitting t-shirt that showed off his tan musceles. His sandy brown hair fell like a mop over his face, but you could still see the glow of his ocean blue eyes in the dark. Alex had on black shorts, and a neon green tank top. Her hair was down straight, resting on her shoulders, and her black converse had glow in the dark shoe laces. She glowed.
"Did you really have to come as a high lighter?" Troy hissed.
"Don't be jealous cause for once I get all of the attention!" Alex smacked her lips.
"Everyone laughing at you, isn't the type of attention I like alright?" Troy squinted his eyes at her.
"Look basket ball captain, when we get back to your world next fall, where you care about what everyone thinks, then you can lecture me about how I dress affects your rep. Until then, I will dress how I want, when I want. Got it?" Alex clicked her tongue.
Troy stared at her for a moment, tightening his jaw. "I'm gonna go get a drink glow worm."
"You go do that" Alex rolled her eyes and turned back around to face the stage.
Troy pushed through the crowd. Saying 'excuse me' half the time. Finally he reached the drink table, where a woman was standing with an apron on.
"Hey sweetheart what can I get you, we have water, soda, juice…" The woman pointed at all the beverages.
"Could I have that sprite please." Troy nodded to one of the sprite cans.
"Sure." She smiled, and popped the can open, pouring it in a cup of ice. "Would you like a straw?"
"No thanks." He smiled lightly.
"Okay, enjoy your night." She said the wrinkles in her face increasing as her smile grew wider.
Troy could only smile once more. "Thanks…" He squinted at her name tag. "Connie."
He then turned, only to bump into a girl, sending his sprite to fling back onto him. He squeezed his eyes shirt and bit down on his teeth as he felt the cold liquid slide under his shirt.
"Oh my gosh! I am such a clutz!" The girl's voice cried. Troy's eyes stayed closed, not wanting to see who was staring at him. Although his eyes shot open when he felt something pressing against his chest and then sliding down his stomach twice.
"What are you doing!" He frowned, watching as the mysterious girl tried her best to dry his shirt by rubbing it with her own sleeve. Her elbow jabbed him in the ribs a couple of times but he was too amused at the sight to care.
"I really am sorry – This won't stain right – I mean this is a black shirt after all and you can't even really tell but – Oh my gosh it got in on your shoes too—" She sounded as if she would cry.
"Hey… It's alright… I uh – I think it's dry now." He smirked. The girl's head shot up, and she opened her mouth to say something when their eyes locked. Her mouth slowly closed as Troy began to smile. "You could have just used a napkin ya know...?"
The girl just stared at him. "I—"
"Gabriella! What happened?" The woman who had helped Troy with his drink ran over.
"I bumped into this guy, and spilled his drink all over him, I'm sorry Aunt Connie, I'm such a clutz." The girl ran a hand through her hair.
"It's fine hun, you just go back with Mitchie and Caitlyn, I'll send him on back to his cabin to get cleaned up." Connie patted the girls arm.
"Okay," The girl nodded before looking at Troy. "U-uhm… Sorry again" She said before hurrying back off into the crowd.
"… You better hurry and go change, the Opening Jam will be starting soon. Connect 3 just arrived. You don't want to miss it, it's a rockers favorite memory of their first year!" Connie urged.
Troy nodded, and slowly backed away from the drinks table. As he reached his cabin and opened the door, he heard the crowd erupt as he suspected Connect 3 entered the stage. He smiled to himself, imagining the girl who'd spilled his drink on him, somewhere in that crowd. He held his hand on the door handle before whispering. "Gabriella…" and with that he swung the door open, went in to change, and hurried back out to the crowd, not for the band, but for the girl.
Okay so I hoped you liked it. This is a new idea I was inspired to write because I was watching High School Musical in school today because we're studying musical dance in my dance class, and I just thought of it. As you can see it's a HSM/Camp Rock/Wizards Of Waverly Place crossover. The pairs are Troyella/Smitchie/Nalex/Naitlyn/and a little Troypay. Sharpay, Ryan and TESS are siblings, and are all EVANS (; all evil characters. I'm going to have fun with these. I will be continuing The Father but only after I get a few reviews on this. I want to know my reviewers are still alive! 3 Muahhh (:
