In the wilderness
Part one
Sharpay Evans slapped away the stray branches as she walked. She let out a sigh of frustration as her skirt yet again got stuck on a branch this time however when she pulled it away it took a small piece of fabric of her skirt with it.
"Great just great"
Sharpay reached into her bag to pull out her cell phone. She stubbornly pushed the on button, which refused to turn the phone on.
She resisted the urge to scream. Her stupid Science teacher just had to take her stupid class on a day trip for some stupid bush walk where her stupid cell decided to have a flat battery so she then couldn't sms her friends to occupy herself and now to top it all off she was lost.
Well She wasn't going to call out for help in a panic like most girls would, she would find her own way out thank you very much. And even though this was somewhat frightening she certainly was not going to cry, not a single tear.
Some trees rustled behind her and Sharpay turned around. She waited a moment, silence. She let out a breath she hadn't known she was holding and continued to walk when the rustling started again, this time however she didn't stop but quickened her pace. Then there were footsteps and heavy breathing and her pace quickened to a run and then the next thing she knew she was flat on her face, her ankle throbbing in pain.
She let out and groan and sat up. She reached down to her ankle and lightly brushed it with her hand, she took in a quick intake of breath, if she wasn't mistaken, her ankle was definitely sprained. Now all she could was wait. Wait for help
Could this day possibly get any worse?
The steps were getting louder and closer and soon two hands came into vision as they separated a bush and a large mass of hair made its way through.
Now completely emerged from the bush the figure stood right in front of her. His attention focused on the map in front of him.
Sharpay looked up into the sky, why him of all people?
"Evans!" Chad Danforth couldn't help but exclaim incredulously as he took in the appearance of the disheveled drama queen in front of him before promptly bursting into laughter.
Sharpay glared at him as she watched the lunk headed basketball player stand in front of her, clutching the sides of his stomach in laughter.
Ooh when I'm on my feet his so going to get it, she gave a sly smile at the image of her slapping him upside of head, oh yes that was going to feel good.
"Well where are the rest of you"? She asked in frustration as a now gasping Chad tried to catch his breath.
Chad took in the surroundings and looked around searchingly, standing on his tiptoes as he turned and even jumped up and down a few times; he then turned to face her.
"Well it's quite obvious to me," he answered knowingly "We're lost," he added.
Sharpay resisted the urge to scream and instead venomly replied " Gee are we really? Wow your smart Sherlock"
Finally managing to catch his breath form laughter he added " and why on earth are you sitting on the cold damp earth?"
"Oh just admiring the grubs" she hissed, "I've hurt my ankle you idiot"
Chad gave a fake shudder "Gee would it kill the ice queen to be just be a tad nice"
He got down on his knees and inched closer to her to inspect her ankle.
"Don't touch it," she threatened.
"Why what are you going to do? Your temporarily crippled, I happen to know first aid and whether you like it or not I'm the only one here who can help you"
Sharpay rolled her eyes and tried not to shudder, he was right. Besides the sooner he helped her the sooner she could get out of there.
His cool fingers touched her ankle as he felt around and then slightly turned her ankle. Sharpay screamed and his hand flew back.
"Sorry" he mumbled, feeling somewhat fearful.
Sharpay bit her lip hard and shook her head.
"Well what's your prognosis Danforth"?
He scratched the back of his neck almost hesitant in his answer.
"It's badly sprained"
Sharpay laughed " Wow your smart" she grabbed onto his shoulders. "I could have told me that," she added darkly.
"Well" she stared at him intensely "Are you going to help me up or not"?
He unexpectedly took hold of her waist and effortlessly pulled her up and into his arms, then readjusted her so that she was over his shoulder.
"What are you doing"? She shrieked
He bit back a laugh; if he was going to be with the ice queen then he was going to make it fun.
" I'm helping you".
TBC
