An- Hey Aundrea here! Ok, I know that I have alot of stories around at the moment and that I should tottally refrain from writing anymore but lately, all I do is stare at the keyboard and new ideas brew up in my pea sized brain and I can't help but write them out, so yes, call me a dork or a maniac, I am officially mutated into a fanfiction addiction. Anyways, this story is one that I just thought up precisely after church so that's a little weird. Moving on, its a Troyella story so, review, review, and for the sake of my humanity please do not be one of those people that favourite my story but never get the guts to review, its really nerve-wracking, especially for someone who is experiencing writing a Troyella story for the first time.
Alright, let the games begin!
Prelude: Spiralling back to the start.
When inquired about the legendary Sharpay Evans, majority of human individuals and or simple nearby passers would instantly inform you that the woman at hand was an inspiring broadway actress with the beautifying looks and fame to be added along to her list of accomplishments.
The twenty two year old of whom had graduated with succesful marks was one of which to make it far in the world, proving that young women with independence and gratitude could acheive their personal life goals, it didn't help that her career started off with the perks of having a wealthy family and a father that practically ruled all of albuerquerque.
Needless to say, Sharpay Evans had grown in the spotlight, with her incroyable fashion styles and fabulous looks has managed to get everything she has ever wanted since she first popped out of her mom's umbilical cord.
With that being said, it wasn't a huge surprise that others would define her as glamorous, always rising to success, wanting nothing but perfection and ultimitaly finickal. You wouldn't dare ever catch her wearing close to casual attire or shopping in casual malls or simply in a casual restaurant such as Mcdonalds....
Which is why most were left flabbergasted at the sight of Sharpay Evans, sliding into a seat in the well known restaurant called Mcdonalds, after polishing it thoroughly with a napking first before looking around.
It was no surprise to see that she had utter disdain plastered across her gorgeous features.
Why weren't there people holding the door for her when she walked in? Why weren't there elegant looking waitresses just itching to give her her daily menue? Where were the occasional fans that would bow to her feet just to be on the receiving end of her smile?
Sharpay looked around again, frowning deeply before silently fuming as she awaited ever so patiently.
Where the fuck was her best friend?
As if on cue, Sharpay hears the sound of heels click-clacking towards her and looks up to meet the apolegetic look of her brunette-haired friend.
"I am so sorry." She enunciates. " Jamie here was being quite picky when it came to the orders."
"Must be from hanging out with his Aunt Sharpay." Cooes the blonde,ultimately the exact time her friend gives her son a glare, in return getting a sheepish look before sliding into a booth next to the blonde.
Sharpay moves to unfold her current breakfast and the brunette grimaces, hoping that her best friend doesn't get riled up with the fact that her current order wasn't necessarily what she ordered for.
Wish denied.
"This isn't what I ordered." Sharpay frowns, raising an eyebrow at her best friend causing the brunette with the ebony locks to giggle.
"Well uh, they don't exactly have eggs benedict with ice tea on the side, they're more of a burger and eat with your own hands kind of restaurant."Laughs Gabriella, instantly zipping her mouth as she catches the heated glare her best friend throws her.
"C'mon Auntie Pay, eat it, it's real good!" Cheers the four year old and Sharpay softens, ruffling his dirty blonde hair as she looks into his bright, sparkling pool of blue eyes.
She was a sucker for the kid.
Gabriella giggles loudly as she watches her best friend gulp thickly, staring at the vegetarian hamburger before her like it was a death wish before throwing a side way glance at her son, afterwards popping a peice in her mouth.
She doesn't miss the way her best friend's eyes widen in satisfaction receiving a bright smile from the four year old currently watching her every move. The restaurant was quite silent, the sound of children giggling in the distance as they played while they munched on their burgers which caused Gabby to contemplate how her and Sharpay even became friends.
If you were to ask in high school, Sharpay and Gabby being friends let alone best friends were like salt and pepper, they just don't mix.
Gabriella was known as the sweet, outstanding brunette with the killer looks, perfect body which everyone around envied, made girls envy her, boys drool over her, a marvelous iq and friends to match while Sharpay was known as the gorgeous venom ice queen, loner who tried to make everyone feel inferior and their lives feel like squat in comparison to hers.
It didn't help that Sharpay was rated stalkerish when it came to Troy Bolton. The blonde godess practically fawned over him since freshman year and wouldn't stand for him to date anyone other than her, it didn't ease matters when Gabriella came into the picture.
It was only after highschool when the pair had been assigned to the same college, scheduled as room mates that Gabriella realised there was a soft spot to Sharpay Evans that no one had ever dared see.
It was then that their oh so lovely friendship had begun and continued to grow along the way.
"Mama?" Questioned Jamie, pulling his mother out of her thoughts. " Can I go play? I'm all done."
Gabriella, after realising he actually was done, rummages into her purse to get a napkin before wiping the ketchup bits that fell unto his face. Once all finished, she throws it into the garbage and smiles at her son.
"Of course, don't go too far though, stay where I can see you ok, squirt?"
"Kay, mama." Replies the four year old excitedly before kissing her cheek and running full speed ahead to the other kids.
Sharpay dabs herself with a napkin, stuffing it elegantly in the trash.
"You know, that burger wasn't all bad." Admits the former ice queen causing Gabriella to raise her eye brows, intrigued.
"Oh really? New addiction?"
"Don't push your luck, Montez." Warns Sharpay, darting her perfectly manicured finger towards her. " I said it wasn't all bad not fabulous."
Gabriella rolls her eyes, dismissing her answer with a wave causing Sharpay to chuckle before a smirk rises on to her lips.
"Speaking of fabulous, when are we supposed to arrive to good ole' lovely, albuerquerque?"
Gabriella groans in response and Sharpay chuckles once again, smirking as Gabriella glares at her.
"What? not feeling home sick, after all home is where the heart is."
"Why do we have to go again?" Pouts the ebony haired brunette, mocha brown eyes widening in an innocent look as she groans frustratingly.
"Because, if I recall, its Mckessie and Danforth's wedding, surely you wouldn't want to miss that?"
"I could always watch it on Vcr when they send me a copy." Squeaks out Gabriella sheepishly causing Sharpay to roll her eyes.
"Your going and that's final, you can't miss out on one of your best friend's wedding because you feel the need to continue running from the past."
"I'm not running." Deadpans Gabriella, shrugging innocently as she catches Sharpay's look of disbelief. " More so avoiding."
"Gabriella!"
Gabriella sighs, feeling guilt rise through her. It was a childish game that she was circling around with but she just wasn't ready to face her past, her utterly complicated past, after all shouldn't the past be left where it was... in the past?
Then she ponders how Taylor and Chad would feel like if she missed out on their joining of holy matrimony when she plays a big role in it, what being their maid of honor and all. She realises she has to do this, whether she wants to or not.
"Besides, you know who deserves the right to know about his own son." Reprimands Sharpay causing Gabriella to raise her eyes to the blonde's awaiting ones.
"What if he doesn't accept him? What if he denies him? What if-"
"Life is about taking risks, Gab." Informs Sharpay as she drapes a delicate arm around the brunette. " Its about conquering your fears and stepping out of the comfort zone, which is what you have to do. Atleast for Jamie, he needs his father."
Gabriella nods with a sigh, knowing that the blonde based on perfections was right, her son grew up without a father because of her childish games of hide and seek, her being too afraid and cowardly to open up about Jamie to the father.
She was simply scared of rejection and afraid that her little boy of wonder would get hurt in the process, like she did. It was only natural for a mother to be protective for her son's well being.
"I'm just scared." Admits Gabriella and Sharpay takes the girl into her arms, rocking her back and forth slightly.
"You don't have to, you know the guy and you know deep down he'll accept Jamie because well, he's just that kind of guy. Besides, the boy even tries and I'll slash his balls off with a pair of scissors, that way it'll be even stevens."
Gabriella giggles, envisioning the scene in her mind before cheerfully staring upwards at her best friend.
"Alright, well we've got a 4-hour drive to head on so let's hit the road!"
"Atta girl, get the little hot-shot and let's get the hell out of here, all this casual nonsense is getting a little.. creepy."
Gabriella laughs before getting up, slowly walking over towards her son, taking a pregnant pause in her step to admire her little bundle of joy.
He was currently sliding in those tube thingies and with the smile on his face, she realises he is all his father.
He had inherited the shaggy dirty blonde hair his father held, his profane eyes, love for basketball, charm, charisma, even the ability to be a leader and stand up for others or simply squint his eyes as he tries to read off other people's emotions, not to mention he had also inherited the infamous smirk that seemed to resemble his father's each and every day.
The only thing he inherited from her is his extraordinary iq for such an individual at that certain age. He loved to read and always got well remarks from all his teachers.
Singing and swimming was all that was mutual when it came to the kid.
A soft smile escapes her lips as the thoughts replay in her mind again before she marches over to him, bending down to his size as she covers his eyes.
"Guess who?" She cooes, and she rolls her eyes as she sees the infamous smirk on his face.
"Barney." He answers and she gasps, mock-offended causing the little boy to giggle as he turns around, swatting his mother's hands away as he faces her.
"I knew it was you, mama."
"That obvious huh?" She giggles as he nods before hoisting him on her hip. " We have to go, milk dud."
"Can't we stay a little bit longer?" He pouts and she nearly caves, having always been a sucker for puppy dog looks, atleast those of which belonged to her son and another she preffered not to mention.
"Sorry squirt but we're running off schedule as it is, besides we wouldn't want to make Aunt Sharpay angry now would we?"
As if on cue, the blonde dressed in pink covered in sparkles and glitter, looks up narrowing her eyes as she drapes a hand on her hip, the action alone is enough for the little kid's eyes to widen immensely, vigurously shaking his head in agreement before dragging his mother to the awaiting blonde.
While he adored his Aunt with every fiber in his being, he has seen her furious before and if you asked him, it wasn't a pretty sight.
"Ready to go?" Muses Sharpay, smiling at the four year old that demanded he pick her up, her obliging almost instantly.
Like she has constantly said, she was a sucker for the kid.
Gabriella nods and the trio march out of the store, Sharpay as usual strutting out with huge aviators as if she were indulging in a high teck fashion show as they made their way over to the pink glittery vehicle that read 'S' on the front.
They slip in, Gabriella strapping in Jamie for safety issues before the car starts up and their back on the road.
"Mama?" Questions Jamie as he rummages around for his ipod, knowing intently after his mother constantly told him so, that he'd be bored on the trip. " Where are we going?"
"To mommy's hometown, sweetie."
"We already have a home, mommy. In LA." Quips back the child innocently, face scrunched up in confusion and the sight alone makes Gabriella giggle.
"Yeah." Agrees Gabriella, reaching out to ruffle the kids hair who protest with a ' watch the hair!' and a giggle. "But this is where mommy grew up."
"So we're gonna see Grandma?" He exclaims excitedly, pool of blue eyes lightening up, he can't wait to see her again.
"That's right." Comments Gabriella with an uneasy smile, while she adored her mother and loved her to death, she still wasn't fond of spiralling back to the start, to the past, her home, one of which was where she'd have to encounter seeing the love of her life, the father of her son and her married best friend....
Troy Bolton.