Sharpay's blond hair waved in the wind. The salty beach air blew. Seagulls chirped their serene call. And in the middle of this, Sharpay smiled. Everyone was happy as she sat on the beach chair. Troy and Ryan played volleyball. Kelsi, who turned out to be quite the swimmer, frolicked in the water with Jason close behind.

"Hey Sharpay," Gabriella bubbled as she plopped down on the chair next to her. "Hey Gabby," she replied. The two girls sat watching the joy of the others heighten. Troy stopped playing and ran over to them. "Hey sweetie," he cooed, grabbing Gabriella by the waist. Sharpay shuddered and looked away.

"What's wrong?" Troy asked sincerely. "I hate it when you guys are romantic," she complained. Troy just laughed. "Why?" he choked. "Because Zeke and I are over and I'm not exactly ready to see people being romantic," she replied sharply. "I'll see you later Troy," Gabriella yelled while walking away.

Sharpay looked into a People magazine. Troy lowered it. "Okay Sharpay, what's the real reason you hate seeing us being romantic?" he whispered. "Like it's your business," Sharpay mumbled. She raised the magazine up again. It was lowered once again. "Sharpay, I really want to know, why do you hate seeing me with Gabriella?" he asked coldly.

Sharpay thought it over. Because I love you, doy. "Because, because, umm," she started. Troy shook his head and started to walk away. "Because I think you're to good for her," she called. He turned around. "What is it about Gabriella that you don't like?" Troy cried in a testy tone.

Sharpay glared at him defiantly. "Because, it's because I'm jealous of her," she whispered very quietly. "What?" Troy asked. "Go away Troy, like you care," she exclaimed. With that, she got off her chair and started for the beach. Troy grabbed her wrist and held onto it.

"Let go," she commanded, snarling. "First tell me what you said," he retorted. She slapped him with the back of her hand. "Sharpay, I really care what you say," he assured her."LET ME GO," she screamed. As she tried to pull away, Troy pulled her closer to him. She could smell sweat.

Tears started streaming down her face. "Hey, let her go," Ryan yelled. He ran to where the struggle was and punched Troy in the face as hard as he could. Nobody messed with his sister. Jason and Kelsi ran towards them. Blood had spewed out of Troy's nose as he fell to the ground.

"It's because I'm jealous of Gabriella, how's that for a reason," she cried as Ryan lead her away