Chad paced backstage at East High's annual talent show. He had to let Taylor know how he felt about her. He got the signal to go on stage and then walked up to the mic. He spotted Taylor in the front row sitting beside Gabriella. "This is for that special girl who every time I ask her out she tells me I'm 'just a friend'. After tonight... I won't be just a friend."

I wanna know you name and
I wanna know if you gotta man (I wanna know)

I wanna know everything
I wanna ya number and if I can come over and
I wanna know what ya like
I wanna know so I can do it all night

But you're telling me I'm just a friend
You're telling me I'm just a friend


Flashback:

Fourteen year old Chad Danforth ran by the corn dog stand and the state fair. He crashed into a beautiful girl who looked about his age. "I'm sorry." He helped her up. "I'm Chad. What's your name?"

She shook his hand. "Taylor."

"You gotta boyfriend Taylor?" She shook her head fiercely. " Do you have a phone number Taylor? 'Cause I'd really like to get to know you better and spend some time with you."

"No." She looked behind her to see her best friend Gabriella calling her over. " I gotta go. Nice meeting you Chad." She waved as she ran toward her friend.

End FlashBack

Oh baby you (oh baby you)
Got what I need (got what I need)
But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)
But you say I'm just a friend
'Cause I can be your ('Cause I can be your)
Fantasy
But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)
But you say I'm just a friend

Taylor was now staring at the stage in shock. She didn't know Chad could sing. Not only was he singing he was singing to her. Chad noticed her stare. He knew he had to give it all he had.


I wanna know you in and out
I wanna know what you're all about (I wanna know)
I wanna know what makes you laugh
I wanna know about your past

FlashBack:

Mrs. Riggs had just assigned her sophmores to learn more about each other. Chad approached Taylor, he knew this was his only shot at learning more about the mysterious girl he had met at the state fair a year before.

"Hey Taylor."

"Oh. Hey Chad." She barely looked up at him before returning to her conversation with Gabriella. Those two are attached at the hip. Chad thought to himself. He took a deep breath and asked. " Taylor... I was wondering if I could be your partner on the assignment?"

"Sorry. I'm already working with Gabriella." She almost looked sympathetic.

"Well, since the assignment is about learning about someone new... don't you think Gabriella can work with Troy. I would really like to wanna know what makes you tick Taylor."

She smiled. "Thanks Chad. But I'll stick with Gabriella."

End FlashBack.


I wanna know how you move
I wanna know so I can move too (I wanna know)
But you're telling me I'm just a friend
Telling me I'm just a friend

Flashback:

"Hey Taylor." Chad walked over to Taylor standing at the punch bowl, with of course Gabriella by her side.

"Hey Chad." Though Chad hadn't mustered up the courage to ask Taylor to homecoming. He knew had to get one dance in.

"Hey. You wanna dance?"

Taylor couldn't help but roll her eyes. "Chad... you do know we're just friends right? Let's not complicate things."

End of FlashBack

Chad's song got the attention of everyone in the audience. If it hadn't been apparent that he was singing about Taylor, it was when Chad pointed at Taylor singling her out in the crowd as he belted out the chorus once more.

Oh baby you (oh baby you)
Got what I need (got what I need, yeah)
But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)
But you say I'm just a friend
Cause I can be your (girl I can be your)
Fantasy (fantasy, yeah)
But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)
But you say I'm just a friend

Though Taylor would never admit it, she did think of Chad as more than a friend. He could be smart, charming, and he was, let's face it, extremely hot. Chad jumped off the stage and sang directly at Taylor.

Oh, can you Give me one reason why (why)
You wouldn't want this kinda guy
Cause I stay dipped I stay laced
And I know you know I'm fly
Girl, stop playing games wit me
And let's get it on tonight (tonight)
You got nothing to lose
Let me do what I do

Chad could tell by Taylor's smile that after the night was over they would no longer be just friends. Everyone in the audience knew it,too. Chad let go of Taylor's hand and walked back onto stage. He placed the microphone back on the stand and danced with it as he sang through the second hook.

You can call me anytime you like (oh anytime)
It doesn't matter day or night ( said it doesn't matter)
We can do whatever you (ohh)
Wanna do it's up to you
Don't fight the feeling that you feel (don't fight the feelin)
I can tell that its real (oh girl)
So won't you help me understand
Why you say I'm just a friend

Taylor felt herself being compelled to walk toward the stage. She stood at the edge of the stage and waited for Chad to finish the final chorus. She knew she didn't want Chad to be just a friend anymore.

Oh baby you (oh baby you)
Got what I need
But you say I'm just a friend
But you say I'm just a friend
Cause I can be your
Fantasy (Can I be your ...I can be your fantasy)
But you say I'm just a friend
But you say I'm just a friend

At the end of his song Chad leaned down and ,as he looked into Taylor's eyes, said into the microphone. "So... Taylor, am I still 'just a friend'?"

Taylor smiled. "Of course not ya big haired freak." She wrapped her right hand around his neck and pulled him into a passionate kiss.