Title: Existentialism on Prom Night
Chapter: 1
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Jason finds out Ryan and Sharpay's plans and thinks about using it to get back with Kelsi, but only if Kelsi doesn't find out first. Spoilers for HSM 3.
Fandom: High School Musical 3
Disclaimer(s): I don't own anyone in this story. Someone else owns everyone and everything in this story.
Ryan sighed, leaning forward as his head dropped in his hands lazily.
"RYAN!"
Ryan's head snapped up with a grunt. "Sharpay, it's like... eleven o'clock..." he started to argue.
"I don't care. Keeping working," Sharpay demanded. She then cowered at Kelsi before sashaying away from them.
Kelsi looked at Ryan and smiled supportively. Her hands slowly linked to his and their fingers intwined.
Ryan gave her hand a squeeze and sighed, smiling a little. "Kelsi..." he said, slightly hesitant as he pulled his hand away.
"Yeah?" Kelsi asked, her eyes sparkling with happiness.
"RYAN!"
Ryan sighed, rolling his eyes and looked back at Kelsi for premission to leave.
Kelsi nodded allowence, if only to save his life from his sister's clutches.
Ryan gave her a wary smile before walking off to find Sharpay.
Kelsi's smile faded as her eyes dropped on a reflection of someone behind her on the piano. She quickly averted her eyes from seeing the pained look. She continued to concentrate on her music. Or try to.
Jason stood several feet behind her, solemly watching. His face was a combination of a "deer in the headlights" and "you killed my puppy" looks. He swallowed any sign of hurt and turned, walking out to catch his breath.
"Sharpay, I can't do this anymore!"
"What are you talking about?"
Jason took a step towards Sharpay's dressing room and leaned against the wall, listening.
"Not to Kelsi," said a male voice. Must have been Ryan.
"Kelsi?" Jason barely whispered to himself in confusion.
"Yes you can. You're already leading her on," reminded the female voice. Obviously Sharpay.
"I care about her," Ryan informed.
Sharpay howeled with laughter, "Get real, Ryan." She took on a more serious tone, "Get the music."
Jason's eyes went wide as he started back the way he came. "Kelsi," he said to himself. He picked up his speed, rushing toward the stage. "Kelsi!" he called out.
"Dude," Zeke said, halting Jason to a stop. "You missed her. She just left."
"But..." Jason sighed heavily, catching his breath.
Zeke's face grew soft with concern. "You okay?"
Jason looked around for a second as if he were thinking. "Yeah..." he finally said with a firm nod. "Yeah, I'm good."