New York City was the land of equality; people from every race, creed and religion walked the bustling streets. The drag queen sitting in the corner coffee shop wouldn't even get a glance. Pastors stood on street corners yelling out daily sermons to the commuting public as hookers paraded next to them.
Yes, everyone was welcome in New York City. That is most of the city, The Upper East Side was an exception however. Stood proudly between Central Park and the East River, the Upper East Side was filled with New York's elite. The Million dollar apartments that lined the streets were the home to America's best. whether it was an oil tycoon, politician or media mogul they could all be found here.
The mix match brickwork made every building stand out from the rest. In a building next to Central Park stood one of the best schools in New York City. The Convent of the Sacred Heart was an all girls catholic school for New York's Privileged children.
Stood outside of the prestigious school was a petite girl, her curly brunette hair was clipped up at each side letting the rest of it fall down around her shoulders. She was dressed in a black short pleated skirt, her fitted white shirt showed off her curves the sleeves cut off at her elbow and her black cardigan was rolled up to the same spot. Her black knee high socks and black ballet flats finished off the school girl's attire. As she stood waiting for her friends she moved the folders in her arms around placing some of them in the brown satchel that rested on her shoulder. Gabriella Montez was the daughter of Gregory, an esteemed Cardiothoracic Surgeon, and Julia, a powerhouse lawyer.
Gabriella's head shot around when the high pitched squeal of her blonde friend came rushing towards her and down the steps of the school.
"Oh my gosh," the blonde exclaimed "I can't believe we are finally free. Summer at last. I thought McKnight was going to keep us there forever." she exclaimed about her Science professor.
"Sharpay, we got out five minutes late." The African American girl, Taylor Mckessie, behind her said. Both of the girls were dressed in the same uniform as Gabriella
"Yeah but it felt like forever." Sharpay exclaimed flicking her blonde hair. "Ok Gabriella. Do you want to go to the coffee shop?" She asked as Gabriella responded with a simple nod.
Sharpay Evans was a drama queen, her mother Angelica was a New York actress until she married Charles, an investment banker. Since she was a child Sharpay has attended acting, singing and dancing schools to turn her into the perfect broadway star. Her twin brother Ryan has always followed her through life living in his sister's shadow.
Gabriella and Taylor laughed as they watched Sharpay strut her way down the street, her pink handbag perched on her arm and her sparkly headband glistening in the sun light.
When they got to the coffee shop just round the corner from their famous school the group sat down at a small table with two couches around it. They all ordered coffee from the waitress and began chatting.
"So girlies, what are your summer plans?" Sharpay asked as she took her hair down from the ponytail she wore to school.
"My parents have decided that we have to go on a 'family vacation ' to Canada." Gabriella sighed as she told her friends about her family holiday using air quotes to describe the vacation. Every year Gabriella's parents take her on a family holiday, and every year the holiday is another excuse for her parents to work while pretending they were a happy, normal family.
"Oh, another wonderful Montez family vacation. What are you going to be doing in Canada?" Taylor asked sarcasm lacing her voice.
"Well apparently we are all going skiing. AKA they will work and I will be stuck on a ski resort." Gabriella explained "What are you to doing?"
"We are going to the Hamptons of course." Sharpay said her true socialite colors coming through. "Although Ryan and I will be going to Paris for a few weeks." she explained her summer plans. The Hamptons was were everyone in New York went during the hight of summer, to escape the flock of tourists. Grand parties and long days by the pool were a Hamptons staple.
"We are going moving to the Hamptons home but I am coming back to do an internship at the New York Times." Taylor was always the forward thinking one of the group, looking at what would be good on her resume.
"So Garbriella, are you going to find any boys on this holiday." Sharpay questioned, she was always mad about boys trying to convince the other girls that they should get a boyfriend.
"No, I have no plans to meet any guys. They will live in canada, how will that work?"
"Well, all I am saying is that if you meet a guy, don't forget to let loose and have some fun." Gabriella rolled her eyes at her friend as they looked at the clock.
"I suppose we should go soon." Taylor said as she looked at her watch. They all nodded their head in agreement as they stood up and left the coffee shop all wishing each other a good summer.
A/N: After an extremely long hiatus I am finally back with a new story, this one is going to be exciting! I also hope my writing skills will have improved!
Lauren.
