Baby Names
"Nah!" Jason and Chad taunted as Troy flipped through a baby boy's name book. They were goofing around by the balcony of Troy's lavish estate.
It has 7 years since the gang graduated from East High and things surely have changed. Everyone was living their dream. Jason became East High's newest English teacher and just got engaged to Martha. Zeke just opened his own bakeshop in downtown Albuquerque. Ryan and Kelsi got married a year ago and both were living in New York City as they pursued their music careers. Meanwhile, Troy also got married to the one person who truly understood him, Sharpay, and they couldn't be happier together. They have been married for 3 years; he was now playing for the LA Lakers while she was an up and coming fashion designer.
"Why? What's wrong with Cosmo? It's a good name" Troy questioned
"Well it is if your son is a superhero or a fairy godparent or something" Jason answered back and grabbed the baby book from Troy.
Troy sighed and said "I just want my baby boy to have a decent name, you know?"
"We know and that's why we're telling you not to name him Cosmo" Chad replied
"How about Zachary?" Zeke suggested as he carried 4 bottles of beer and joined the others.
"I don't think she'll like that name" Troy answered
"Why not?" Chad asked as he opened his bottle.
"I just don't think she'll like it, that's all" Troy plainly said and grabbed the book from Jason.
Troy was about to suggest another name when his parents, Jack and Lucy, stepped out on the balcony. "How about Jack?" Lucy suggested
"Jack? Uhmm I don't think so mom." Troy tentatively said and then immediately turned to his father and said "No offense dad"
"None taken but Jack is a good name" Jack persuaded
"Yeah, right " Chad unconsciously said out loud as he received a glare from Jack and continued " but I like your name Coach". Even though he wasn't their coach anymore, Chad, Jason and Zeke were still afraid of Coach Bolton.
Jason, Zeke, Troy, Chad, Lucy and Jack laughed when they heard someone said from behind "I don't think Jack is going to work either"
Troy quickly stood up and assisted a very pregnant Sharpay onto the chair "No offense Jack" Sharpay quickly added
"Pay, what are you doing out of bed? You very well know that you're pregnancy is delicate" Troy said concerned
"I know but I forgot to tell you something" she said as she eyed the baby book on the table.
Troy saw this and said "What is it? If it's about the baby's name, don't worry about it. We're going to decide on it together"
Sharpay rolled her eyes and said "As if I'm going to let you name our baby by yourself because knowing you, I think you'd name our child Cosmo"
Chad, Jason and Zeke snickered. Sharpay truly knew her husband.
Troy glared at the boys and then turned back to Sharpay "What is it that you want to tell me again?" he asked as he tried to change the topic
"Oh yeah I don't think we're going to need this book anymore" Sharpay said as she pushed the baby boy's name book away.
"If we want to give our baby a decent name, we do need this book" Troy retorted
"No, we don't"
"Yes we do"
"No we don't"
"Yes we do"
"Would you let me finish?" Sharpay said as she ended their playful banter
Troy shut up, squeezed her hand and urged her to continue
Sharpay smiled and pressed her forehead against his. "Thank you. Now as I was saying, I don't think we're going to need this book since we are going to have a baby girl" she said barely above whisper
Troy stared at her in silence as he was too shocked to say anything.
"A baby girl. We're going to have a baby girl. She will look like Sharpay, all beautiful. Oh shoot! I'm going to have trouble keeping all horny teenage boys away from her and she's so not dating until she's 30 years old. Oh I hope she'll have my eyes and then I can teach her how to play basketball and then she can also do musicals like Payday. This kid is going to be one well-loved, spoiled child and I couldn't be happier about it" Troy thought as he completely forgot that he still hasn't reacted to Sharpay's news.
After a couple more seconds, Sharpay got worried and said "Troy? Troy, are you alright? Troy, please answer me. I know you're disappointed that we're not having a boy but she's still our kid. Troy please just answer me"
Snapping out of his reverie and finally finding his voice, Troy shouted "Woohoo, we're going to have a baby girl!"
Sharpay sighed in relief as the boys and Jack and Lucy congratulated the happy couple.
"So what are you going to name the baby?" Jason asked
Everyone seemed to ponder on the question while a small smile crept onto Troy's face. Sharpay noticed this and asked "What?"
"How about the name Wanda?"
Time of your life
24 years old Sharpay Evans beamed with happiness and joy as she looks at the newly married couple, Ryan and Kelsi feed each other cake. She stared at them, wishing that the man of her dreams a.k.a her boyfriend for 8 years, Troy Bolton would eventually proposed to her. Not that she's in a hurry or anything.
Her reverie was interrupted when her mother Darby Evans cleared her throat on the microphone. "Now I would like to invite Ryan and Kelsi to share their first dance as husband and wife and as a surprise duckie, Sharpay will sing it for you" Darby announced.
The crowd applauds as the couple graciously enters the dance floor while Sharpay made her way towards the band, grabs the microphone from her mother and then turns to Ryan and Kelsi "Ry, Kels, this song is for you and I hope that you get the happily ever after you've always wanted"
Sharpay then cued that band to start.
Yeah...
Oh yes Ohhh..yeah..
Can this be true?
Tell me, can this be real?
How can I put into words what I feel?
My life was complete I thought I was whole Why do I feel like I'm losing control?
I never thought that love could feel like this and you've changed my world with just one kiss.
How can it be that right here with me there's an angel?
It's a miracle...Sharpay looked through the crowd and immediately found Troy standing by the bar, staring at her intently. Blue met brown.
Your love is like a river Peaceful and deep Your soul is like a secret That I never could keep When I look into your eyes I know that it's true God must have spent...
A little more time On you...
(A little more time, yes he did baby)
In all of creation All things great and small You are the one that surpasses them all More precious than Any diamond or pearl They broke the mold When you came in this world And I'm trying hard to figure out Just how I ever did without The warmth of your smile The heart of a child That's deep inside Leaves me purified
Your love is like a river Peaceful and deep (and deep)
Your soul is like a secret That I never could keep When I look into your eyes I know that it's true God must have spent...
A little more time On you...
(on you, on you, on you, you...on you, on you, on you, you..) ohhh...
(on you, on you, on you, you...on you, on you, on you, you..) yeah...
Never thought that love could feel like this and you changed my world with just one kiss.
How can it be that right here with me There's an angel?
It's a miracle...
Your love is like a river Peaceful and deep (peaceful and deep)
Your soul is like a secret That I never could keep When I look into your eyes I know that it's true God must have spent...
A little more time On you...
(on you, on you, on you, you..)
God must have spent...
A little more time on you (on you, on you..you...you..oooh..yeah)
A little more time on you...ohhh
Sharpay ended the song with her eyes still locked on Troy. The crowd applauded as Ryan and Kelsi made their way towards her.
"That was beautiful. Thank you" Kelsi said as she hugs her sister-in-law
Ryan hugged her twin and whispered into her ear "Don't worry the time of your life is not too far away. Love you, twin"
"Love you, too" Sharpay said as tears well up in her eyes.
The twins separated ways as Sharpay made her way towards Troy, who welcomes her with open arms.
"That was beautiful" Troy commented, planting a soft kiss on her temple.
"Thank you. So what do you want to do after the reception?" Sharpay asked
Troy thought about it and then asked back "What are our options?"
"Well, we have one of the suites reserved for us here or we could go back to the apartment or we could go to the park "
"How about we play golf?" Troy interrupted.
Sharpay creased her eyebrow in confusion "Golf? At night? Seriously?"
"Yeah, why not? It could be fun" Troy shrugged
"You do know golf is a sport that is usually played in the morning" Sharpay explained sarcastically.
"I know but we still can do it. They are lights in the course right?" Troy convincing her with his puppy dog face.
Sharpay rolled her eyes knowing that she will not win this battle ""Fine, we'll play. Let me just go get change"
"No, you're fine just the way you are" Troy said half dragging Sharpay out towards the course.
***** T x S *****
3 holes later, Troy and Sharpay were just goofily running around the golf course. Sharpay was a fast runner even with her heels on and when Troy eventually caught up with her, he grabbed her by the waist and spun her around.
Sharpay screamed and begged Troy to put her down, which he did. Troy put both of his arms around her waist bringing her closer while Sharpy's arms automatically circled around his neck and their foreheads touching.
"I love you" Troy whispered
"I love you too" Sharpay whispered back.
***** T x S *****
One month later, Troy and Ryan met at Starbucks.
"Ready for tonight?" Ryan asked after sipping his caf mocha.
"Yeah, but I am nervous as hell. I don't know if will be able to say anything" Troy answered as his legs nervously shakes under the table.
"Relax and no matter how it goes, this will be one of the best moments of your life" Ryan comforted his soon-to-be brother-in-law.
"I know and I just hope she'll say yes" Troy answered, a nervous smile plastered on his face.
"Of course, she will say yes" Ryan said.
"I know. I know. I am just so nervous" Troy explained
"Oh, I can't tell!" Ryan sarcastically said.
***** T x S *****
2 hours later, Troy, dressed in a classic suit and tie, was standing in front of the hall mirror while waiting for Sharpay to come out of the bathroom. They were going to the after-wedding-party dinner at Lava Springs, which Ryan and Kelsi organized to thank all those who made their wedding very special.
"Sharpay, will you marry me?" Troy whispered to his reflection on the mirror and then shook his head in dismay.
"Will you marry me Sharpay Elizabeth Evans?" Troy rephrased but shook his head again.
"No, no, no, no . Will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?" Troy asked once again. He was startled when he heard the bathroom door opened.
He put a confident face on and turned to see a beautiful blonde brown eyed girl "Wow" Troy exclaimed.
"Well, how do I look?" Sharpay asked as she spun around the room
"Beautiful is an understatement" Troy said wrapping his arms around her and planting a soft kiss on her lips.
"Thank you handsome" Sharpay answered, returning the kiss.
"Let's go. We don't want to be late. We can continue this unfinished business when we get home" Troy said leading the way out the door.
***** T x S *****
Dinner was gorgeous and simply delicious and everyone had a lot of fun. A little after dessert, Troy leaned towards Sharpay and whispered "I'll be right back". Sharpay nodded and then turns to Taylor
Meanwhile, Ryan stood up and cleared his throat, which caught everyone's attention.
"First of all, Kelsi and I would like to thank all of you for sharing this very important moment in our lives. I would like to thank our parents especially our mothers who put all their efforts in setting up this whole event. Second, I would like to thank my twin and best friend, Sharpay for getting me and Kelsi together back in high school and for being there through our ups and downs and believe me there were a lot. Lastly, I would like to inform everyone that Kelsi and I " Ryan took Kelsi's hand and then turns back to the group " are having a baby"
Everyone cheered and approached the new parents to be. After couple of minutes when the excitement died down, Sharpay noticed that Troy has yet to return. She excused herself from the table and went looking for Troy.
She went to the basketball court, to the pool area, to the driving range, to the golf course and to the music room but no sign of Troy. She was starting to panic, where is he? Sharpay thought. She was about to return to the dining hall when she saw that everyone was gathering by the courtyard stage.
"What's happening?" Sharpay asked the waiter, who was by the door.
Before the waiter could answer, Kelsi exclaimed as she made her way towards Sharpay "Where were you? Come, quick"
Sharpay had barely time to comprehend anything and being dragged by Kelsi was not helping. "What's happening?" Sharpay asked again to no one in particular.
Sharpay was about to ask again when she heard a very a familiar voice singing. She turned around and saw Troy pouring his heart out on the stage.
I've been waiting for my dreams
To turn into something
I could believe in
And looking for that magic rainbow
On the horizon
I couldn't see it
Until I let go
Gave into love and watched all the bitterness
Now I'm coming alive
Body and sould
And feeling my world start to turn
And I'll taste every moment
And live it out loud
I know this is the time
This is the time
To be more than a name
Or a face in the crowd
I know this is the time
This is the time of my life
Time of my life
Troy went down the stage and made his way towards Sharpay. He held her hand as he continues singing
Holding onto things and vanished them to the air
Left me in pieces
But now I'm rising from the ashes
Finding my winds
And all that I needed was there all along
Within my reach
As close as the beat of my heart
And I'm out on the edge of forever
Ready to run
I'm keeping my feet on the ground
My arms wide open
My face to the sun
And I'll taste every moment
And live it out loud
I know this is the time
This is the time
To be more than a name
Or a face in the crowd
I know this is the time
This is the time of my life
Time of my life
More than a name
Or a face in the crowd
This is the time
This is the time of my life
This is the time of my life
Life
Time of my life
Time of my life
When the song ended, Troy kneeled in front of Sharpay and at the same time fished something out of his pockets.
Troy cleared his throat and held up his hand, revealing a beautiful 4-carat heart shaped diamond ring "Sharpay Elizabeth Evans, I love you with all my heart and will you please marry me?" Troy asked nervously
Sharpay, whose eyes were welling up with tears, nodded her head slowly, clearly unable to speak up due to the overwhelming emotions.
Troy smiled and slipped the diamond ring on her finger. He stood up and kissed her passionately as the entire crowd applauds the engaged couple.
Sharpay pulled away from the kiss and whispered "I love you Troy Bolton"
"I love you too Sharpay Bolton" Troy whispered back
Your the one
February
What does every student eagerly waits during the 4 years they stay in high school?
Prom. It's supposed to be the best day of her life. But seeing the boy that you enters the beautifully decorated dance hall with his almost-perfect girlfriend in his arms surely put a dent on her perfect night.
"Okay, we'll just cut the festivities for a bit as it is time to announce this year's Prom King and Queen" Mrs. Darbus announced dramatically as some freshman handed her the winning envelope. Oddly, this year there were only two pairs nominated for the Prom King and Queen: Troy Bolton and Ryan Evans for Prom King and Gabriella Montez and Sharpay Evans for Prom Queen.
Ever since Troy and Gabriella 'break free' during last year's winter's musicale, East High has become the 'Troy and Gabriella show' and it's annoying the hell out of most people especially Sharpay. She was annoyed to the point that when they announced the nominees for Prom Queen, Sharpay didn't bother to campaign for the title at all.
"This year's Prom King is Troy Bolton" the rest of the student body (mostly the girls) cheered on as Ryan approached Troy and congratulated him. Troy walked onto the stage to accept the plastic crown and patiently waited for Mrs. Darbus to announce his counterpart.
When the cheering and applause died down, Mrs. Darbus went ahead announced the Prom Queen. "Okay now for this year's Prom Queen well, this certainly is a surprised but well deserved, truly well deserved" Mrs. Darbus quipped.
Upon hearing this, Sharpay felt even surer that Gabriella won the title. "It's the Troy and Gabriella show again" Sharpay muttered to herself and started to head out of the dance hall.
"This year's Prom Queen is Sharpay Evans" Mrs. Darbus announced.
Sharpay stopped dead in her tracks. Did she just heard her name?
The spotlight found her and student body cheered her on like they did for Troy, which got her even more confused. She felt someone push her forward. She turned around and saw Chad, smiling at her.
"Ok, that was weird" Sharpay thought and went towards the stage, where Troy was waiting, smiling
Her heart fluttered at the sight of Troy happily waiting for her but she had to control herself. "Keep a hold of yourself. He's just being nice" she said to herself as she walked up the stage.
When Sharpay made it to the stage, Mrs. Darbus quickly but gently put the plastic crown on top of her head and announced "Now for our King and Queen's first dance. Troy and Sharpay"
Troy lead Sharpay to the makeshift dance floor as the music started to play. She nervously placed her hand on Troy's shoulder while he tentatively placed his hand on both side of her waist
Don't speak I can't believe
This is here happening
Out situation isn't right
Get real who you playing with
I never he'd be like this
You were supposed to be there by my side
When you say that you want me I just don't believe
You were always ready to give up and never turn around
But what if I need you baby
Would you even tried to save me
Or would you find some lame excuse to never be true
What if I said I love you
Would you be the one to run
Or would you watch me walk away without a fight
So sick of worrying that you're going over anything
I could trip and you'd let go like that
Everything that we ever were
Seems a fake but not the hurt
Because you don't know the good things from the bad
When I say that I want you, you that I mean it
And in my hour of my weakness there is still time to try
But what if I need you baby
Would you even tried to save me
Or would you find some lame excuse to never be true
What if I said I love you
Would you be the one to run
Or would you watch me walk away without a fight
Everytime I speak, you try to stop me
Cause every little I say is wrong
You say you know this thing
But you never seem
This is who I really am that you can't believe
Makes me want to know right now
If it's me you can't live without
Or would you change your mind
What if I need you
As the song is about to end, Sharpay closed her eyes as she tries to hold to every part of this experience. However, her eyes popped open when she heard Troy singing softly in her ears.
But what if I need you baby
Would you even tried to save me
Or would you find some lame excuse to never be true
What if I said I love you
Would you be the one to run
Or would you watch me walk away without a
She pulled away and looked directly into his ocean blue eyes. Something was way off. Why was Troy singing to her? What does it mean? What about Gabriella? What about East High's stupid status quo? All these questions ran through her mind as Troy stared longingly at her.
But what if I need you
What if I need you
Oh, what I need you, oh
What if I need you, you, you
When the song ended, Sharpay retracted her hands and said "Well, thank you for that dance Troy but I have to go". Before Troy could say anything, Sharpay was already on her way out of the dance hall.
July
With only two days before they go on to the real, there were still two things that were keeping the wildcats occupied, the graduation ceremony and the graduation ball.
Tonight is the graduation ball and Sharpay couldn't believe that she was going. Zeke asked her to go with him, she reluctantly agrees but hey, it was better than going alone (or so Zeke reasoned with her). But a lot of people were going to the graduation ball including Troy Bolton.
Speaking of Troy, a lot of things happened between Prom up until today. First of, he and Gabriella broke up for some unknown reason and the odd thing about it is that their friends a.k.a. Chad and Taylor didn't even bother getting them back together. Second, (and this really bothered Sharpay a lot), Gabriella and Ryan seemed to be getting closer and closer. And last but not definitely not the least, the Senior Year Musicale didn't become the Troy and Gabriella show. Well, Troy and Sharpay got the leads for the musicale and Troy was using every opportunity to spend time with her. But the damage that Troy did to her for the past three years (like not singing with her during her talent show where he promised he would) was enough for Sharpay not to easily fall for him again.
"Can I have this dance?" Zeke asked, snapping Sharpay out of her reverie.
Sharpay nodded and headed towards the dance floor with Zeke. She tentatively placed her hands around his neck while Zeke placed her hands a little lower than Sharpay would have wanted to and they started to slowly sway to the song.
When Troy saw this, his heart was broken. He had been trying so hard to win Sharpay's heart for the past 4 months. Yeah, he was stupid for breaking his promise to Sharpay last summer. Yeah, he was stupid for not seeing what he needed was right in front of him. He was just stupid and now Sharpay is in the arms of another man. He sighed once more as he watched the love of his life be happy with another man, as he watched Zeke's hands go lower and lower Sharpay's back. Alas, Troy cannot take it anymore and walked out of the dance hall.
Just as Troy stepped out of the dance hall, Zeke hands were conveniently on Sharpay's ass and she did not like this one bit. But instead of yelling and making a scene, Sharpay simply said "Pig!", slapped Zeke as hard as she could and walked out of the dance hall with her head held high.
Ryan and Gabriella, who watching as the events unfold, decided to intervene once and for all.
"I'll go talk to Troy and you make sure that your sister doesn't leave this state" Gabriella suggested.
Ryan nodded and went in the direction her sister had gone to while Gabriella walked towards the direction went to.
After 15 minutes of searching for Troy, Gabriella found him inside the gym, shooting some hoops.
"Hey" Gabriella said.
Troy nodded in acknowledgement and shot some more hoops.
"What are you doing here wildcat? Shouldn't you be the life of the party back in there" Gabriella asked as she sat on the bleachers
"Not really in the party mood" Troy plainly said
Silence filled the whole gym until "You know you really are coward for a wildcat" Gabriella answered back, clearly fed up with how Troy is acting.
"Excuse me?" Troy said
"I know that we have done something wrong to Sharpay when we "stole" her part for the spring musicale last year. I know that we've made it worse when you broke your promise with her during the summer and even worst when we "stole" the spotlight again during the talent show "
"And your point is " Troy snapped, interrupting Gabriella's rambling
"My point is I know that we, you, me, Ryan, Chad, Taylor and even Kelsi, have wronged Sharpay one way or the other but we apologized for that and I also know that during those times you were slowly falling completely in love with her and seeing you in this state right now, not doing anything to win her heart is the most coward thing you have ever done" Gabriella said.
Troy sighed as Gabriella's words sink into his brain. "So what do you suggest I do?" Troy asked
"Go after her. Tell her and show her how much you really love her and if she rejects you, try and try again. You know she's worth it" Gabriella said
Troy smiled and hurriedly went out of the gym. He went straight into the dance hall and saw Zeke with a big red mark on his cheek.
"Where is she?" Troy asked Taylor, who was helping Zeke iced his cheek.
"She left" Zeke simply said.
"What did you do to her?" Troy accused, grabbing Zeke by the collar and pulling him up to his face.
Chad and Jason interfered, restraining Troy before he could do anymore damage on Zeke's face.
Troy stopped and frantically looked left and right, searching for her but to no avail. He was about to walk out of the dance hall when Ryan stopped him and said "She's in the auditorium"
Troy nodded, quickly patted Ryan at the back and ran out of the dance hall.
Since the auditorium was on the other side of the school, Troy was out of breath by the time he got there. He hastily opened the auditorium door and saw Sharpay crying her eyes out at the center of stage. He quickly ran to her and saw that she hadn't noticed him until he was standing right in front of her, gasping for air.
Sharpay looked up, startled but felt some relief when she saw it was Troy.
Before she could say anything, Troy quickly said while gasping for air in between "Don't say a word. I cam here not to tell you that Zeke doesn't deserve which you already figured out for yourself and not to tell you that I am in love, which I am desperately. My entire life something has been holding back from falling in love and I thought it was Gabriella but but I realized that I have just fumbling my way into you. My last girlfriend, Gabriella, which of course you knew is 4 letters off Okay I'm sorry that was stupid.
Sharpay smiled at Troy's lame attempt to lighten up her mood.
"Listen, I don't deserve you because I didn't take the time to see who you were but you have to know that you're the girl you're the girl that I run to you're the girl that I love you're the girl " Troy said as he sat beside Sharpay out of breath, crying.
Sharpay couldn't believe what she was hearing and seeing. Did Troy Bolton just pour his heart out and is now crying beside her? It broke her heart to see how broken Troy was over her.
"You're the girl, Sharpay. Please believe me." Troy whispered under his tears.
Sharpay nudged his side hoping that would be enough for him to look at her and he did. She smiled softly at him and rested her head on the crook of his neck. She took his hand in hers and said "And you're the guy for me"
Troy gave her hand a squeeze and forced her to look him straight in the eye as his forehead rested against hers.
Five minutes later, a familiar song flooded the entire auditorium.
Another day passes by, I'm dreaming of you,
And though I know it might be just a dream, dreams come true,
Somewhere, somehow I'll find you even though it takes all of My life (all of my life)
And when I finally do (and when I finally do)
I know inside my heart (I know inside my heart)
That there could be no doubt, I knew it from the start
(You are the one) you are the one That I've been searching for my whole life through,
(You are the one) you are the one that I've been looking for And now that I have found you,
(Duet) I'll never let you go, I'll hold you in my arms You are the one
Another night spent alone I'm lying in the dark (lying in the dark)
I don't know your name But I know your voice sings to my heart (voice sings to my heart)
A sweet melody, a symphony of love
I know that come one day (I know that come one day)
I time for you and me (a time for you and me)
To finally be together, cause I know we're meant to be (repeat chorus. except last sentence)
Forever's a meaningless word Even though you're here with me Here by my side, here in my heart
(Duet) I'll never let you go I'll hold you in my arms
(You are the one) you are the one that I've been searching for my whole life through (You are the one) that I've been looking for and now that I have found you (Duet) I'll never let you go, I'll hold you in my arms
Because you are the one, you are the one
"I love you Sharpay Evans" Troy said
"I love you too Troy Bolton" Sharpay replied and then placed a soft kiss on Troy's lips.
Best Birthday Ever
"Good morning sunshine" a 17 years blonde girl exclaimed as she opens the curtains and let the sunshine in her enormous bedroom. It was only 6:30 in the morning on a Saturday but since she was excited like a kid on Christmas day, there is no way that she's going to lay in bed and waste this perfectly beautiful morning. She stepped out on her balcony and let the sunlight touched her already beautifully tanned skin.
"Hey Pay! Happy Birthday!" says her twin brother Ryan as he stepped out on the balcony and hugs his sister.
Sharpay smiled and hugs him back "Happy birthday too Ry" she greeted
Today was their 18th birthday and like any other rich kids, this means that they will be throwing the biggest birthday bash the city of Albuquerque has ever seen.
"So where's my gift? You know I'm expecting one" Sharpay said as she sat down in front of dresser, combing her hair.
Ryan, who was lying on her bed, sifting through one of her magazines, looked at her with a creased eyebrow "Why would I give you any presents? It's like you've given me anything for the past oh I don't know 17 years!" he said
"Bummer! You noticed huh?" Sharpay said sardonically
Ryan nodded and said "Yeah I noticed"
"Well too bad because I got you one this year" Sharpay said innocently and saw Ryan's surprise face.
"Really?" Ryan asked
"Yes. Really" Sharpay said as she reached for her purse and took out a small box and tossed it to Ryan.
Ryan being a baseball player caught it flawlessly and asked "You sure this is for me?"
Sharpay rolled her eyes and said "Will you just open it before I change my mind"
Ryan shrugged and tore off the wrapper. He opened the box and saw the newest Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre S Laptimer watch. Ryan nodded, trying on the watch and said "Nice. You know I like the influence your boyfriend has on you"
"He has a name you know? And I thought that watch could make for the 17 years I didn't give you anything"
Now it was Ryan's turn to roll his eyes "Fine. I like Troy's influence on you"
"My influence on who?" said a shaggy brown-haired boy who was leaning by the door frame.
Sharpay smiled and ran towards him "Hey T! What are you doing here so early?" she said, planting a soft kiss on his lips
"Why? Do I need a reason to visit my girlfriend at 6:45 in the morning?" Troy asked sarcastically
"No but usually you sleep until lunchtime on days like this plus the fact that you sleep like a rock"
"Well you're lucky that I love you so much for me to wake up at this hour"
"Yeah I feel so blessed"
"Oh before I forget Happy Birthday Pay" Troy said, cupping her face and kissing her passionately. Sharpay puts her arms around his neck and was about to deepen the kiss when Ryan interrupted.
"Gah!" Ryan yelled as he walks out of the room.
The couple laughed as Troy shouted "Happy Birthday too Ryan"
"Thanks" They heard Ryan said from across the hallway as Troy closed the door.
Once the door was closed, Sharpay surprisingly jumped on Troy and good thing too that she was slim and light that Troy was able to catch her at once. He walked towards her bed, gently puts her down on the bed with him on top and used his elbows to propped himself up so as not crush her small and fragile body. He placed a gentle kiss on her lips before rolling on his side and lay beside her.
Sharpay turned her head to face him and said enthusiastically "Where's my gift?"
Troy faked a shock look and answered "Wasn't the kiss enough?"
"As much as you're an awesome kisser, I was expecting a little something like I don't know you cooking me dinner" Sharpay said resting her head on Troy's chest.
"Dinner it is then after the party of course. Mac and Cheese?" Troy asked
"Yeah that would do" Sharpay answered as she plays with their entwined fingers
"Good because that's the only thing I know how to make" Troy admitted
"I know" Sharpay agreed.
After several minutes of silence. "Pay?" Troy said barely above whisper
"Yeah?"
"I love you, you know that right?"
"I do and I love you too" Sharpay said as he snuggled right next to Troy while he wraps his arms around her waist and soon the couple was fast asleep in each other's embrace.
They have been going out for a little over 4 years ever since they were in 7th grade. But the way they act around each other, you would think that they just got together. Everyone can see in Troy's eyes that he loved Sharpay with all his heart and he knows for sure that she's the girl he's going to spend the rest of his life with. As for Sharpay, she knows that her place is right beside Troy and she's not going anywhere.
After the Evans' Birthday Bash
After the festivities, Troy and Sharpay were sitting on one of the lounge chairs in the pool area. It was nearly 4am and the party has been a blast with most of the guest leaving during the wee hours of the morning. Ryan and his girlfriend Kelsi snuck out of the party 3 hours ago passing Sharpay the responsibility to watch their own house and attend to their guest. Of course, Troy was right beside her the entire time. Now at 4am, even though both were extremely tired and exhausted, both managed to stay awake so that they could spend quality time together alone.
"Troy?" Sharpay said
"Yeah?" Troy answered
Sharpay lifted her head to look at him "You know I'm still expecting that gift" she said, smiling
"I know that's why I waited until I have you all to myself" Troy said
"Really now?"
"Yup but before I give you my gift I just want to say " Troy trailed off as he reached for a piece of paper inside his jean pocket.
"You brought a cheat sheet?" Sharpay said, trying so hard no to laugh
"Well we can't all be the 'Drama Queen' of East High now can we?" Troy teased
Sharpay glared at him and said "You know it's a good thing that I love you and so I'll let that one slide"
Troy smiled and placed a soft kiss on her lips. He then unfold the piece of paper, breathe deeply, clears his throat and started "Payday"
Sharpay snickered as Troy rolled his eyes. Sharpay noticed this and said "I'm sorry. I just can't help it"
"Can I continue now?" Troy asked sarcastically. Sharpay nodded.
"Payday, we've known each other since we were in diapers and have been together since we were in 7th grade. Although a lot of people say that it's foolish to think that we'll be able to find love while in high school, well they were sadly mistaken because we found each other." Troy continued
Troy looked at Sharpay and saw that she was already in tears. He dropped the paper on his lap and cupped Sharpay's face, wiping her tears away and continued "I love you and basically I'm telling you right now that I want to spend the rest of my life with you"
"I love you too and there's nothing more that I want than to spend the rest of my life with you" Sharpay answered
"Good because I don't know what to do if you said otherwise" Troy chuckled as he reached for a small velvet box from his pocket.
Sharpay's eyes doubled in size at the sight of box and looked at Troy lovingly "Troy?" she said barely above whisper
"Okay, before you say anything. I know that we're still in high school but since we are graduating in two weeks and the fact that we're both 18 years old plus I already talked to my parents, your parents and Ryan about this and oddly enough they've given me their blessings"
Sharpay looked at Troy with tears starting to well up in her eyes. She knows what's going to happen next because weirdly enough she has been dreaming about this day for years ever since the day they got together. "Troy" she said softly
Troy opened the box to reveal a three-stone 14 carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring. Sharpay gasped, putting a hand over her mouth as she tries so hard not to cry. Troy smiled, seeing that he got the reaction he was hoping for from her. Holding her hands, he bent down on one knee and said "Sharpay Michelle Evans, will you marry me?"
Sharpay froze, unable to form the words because of too much excitement, joy, happiness and love that she currently feels. Troy, however, was not expecting that kind of silence from Sharpay and being that he was nervous as hell. "So what do you say?" Troy asked tentatively.
"Yes" Sharpay said softly. A little too softly that Troy wasn't able to hear
"What?" Troy asked
"Yes" Sharpay repeated
"Yes?" Troy asked again
Sharpay rolled her eyes and said "What? Are you expecting another answer? Of course, I'll marry you, silly"
Ecstatic, Troy quickly grabbed Sharpay by the waist and circled her around the pool, screaming in a singsong manner "Woohoo! We're getting married! We're getting married!"
Sharpay laughed and said "Yes! We're getting married! Now can you please put me down?"
Troy followed and puts her down. He pressed his forehead against her and whispered "We're getting married".
Unable to contain her excitement anymore, she cupped Troy's face and kissed him deeply and passionately. They hesitantly pulled apart when the need for air became necessary, staring in each other's eyes.
"Can I have my ring now?" Sharpay asked politely.
"Sure thing Mrs. Bolton" Troy said as he placed the diamond ring on Sharpay's dainty ring finger.
"Mrs. Bolton? I think I like the sound of that" Sharpay said, smirking
"Well you better" Troy teased but much to his surprise, Sharpay was not paying attention to him at all.
Sharpay took sometime in admiring the ring before looking at Troy again and said "This is the best birthday ever. Thank you"