Sharpay's POV
I looked around the room, feeling totally awkward. I shuddered as I noticed a couple nerds checking me out. I can't believe I have to spend my New Years' Eve at some resort with my parents and Ryan. I looked around and noticed Ryan talking to some girl with glasses and a shy smile. But what really caught my attention was this really cute guy with brown hair talking to Ryan. Never one to be unsociable, I walked over to say hi.
"I can't believe you! We've only been at this party for like 5 minutes, and you've already met someone?"I asked. "It's because I'm such a people person, and no one can resist my charm." Ryan replied in dripping sarcasm. "And plus, Troy here, lives in Albuquerque. That place Dad's moving us to after winter break."
"Ugh, don't even remind me! Isn't it bad enough we move like 3 times a year? Mm whatever."
I turned towards the cute guy with brown hair. "Hey I'm Sharpay, and you are?" He looked really cute with his shy smile. "Uhm hey I'm Troy. But you already know that laughs So you and Ryan are seriously going moving to Albuquerque? What school are you guys gonna go to?"
"We actually don't know yet. Our Dad's trying to get us into some fancy private school there. But I kinda wanna go to a public school for once in my life."
"Well you guys should definitly go to East High, I'll show you around." Wait, was he flirting with me? Nawh clearly the lack of flirting over this break has gotten to me.
As we continued talking, two spotlights shone down on us. "Looks like we've found our volunteers, ladies and gentlemen!" There was a lot of commotion and confusion as we were pushed towards the stage.
I glanced at Troy with a confused look. He shrugged back in reply. "I'll sing if you sing Sharpay, unless you're scared," he teased. "Me scared? Did I forget to mention that I was my school's best singer, if I may say so myself," I bragged as I gave him a wink.
(Start of Something New starts playing)
I was a little surprised as we sang in perfect harmony. I looked at Troy in surprise a few times. This guy clearly has talent. He managed to hit all the right notes. And I smiled as we sang and danced together on stage. When the song came to an end everyone screamed and clapped. I posed next to Troy with a huge smile on my face. We were both out of breath.
So we decided to walk outside for some fresh air. "Wow, you were really good," Troy complimented.
"Haha thanks I've been taking lessons since I was like 6. You're not so bad yourself Bolton." I noticed him blush at this comment. "Really? I like never sing back home. Unless you count singing in the shower." We both laughed.
Troy and I stood in a comfortable silence as we heard everyone around us start the countdown. I heard a loud boom and saw a bunch of fireworks above us. It looked absolutely breathtaking. But I remembered that I had to go meet my parents and Ryan.
"I'd hate to leave but I have to go wish my parents happy new year," I said.
"Oh yeah, me too," he said. "But before you go give me your number and I'll give you mine."
We swapped numbers. "There you go, see you at East High! hopefully." I said the hopefully part to myself.
I quickly run away in search of Ryan and my parents.
(Troy's POV)
"You should definitely call me when you get back. Maybe we can hang out, you know, since you won't know anyone there." I mumbled.
I look up and realized that Sharpay was already halfway across the room. It was as if she could tell I was staring at her, she turns around and I catch her eye. She gives a quick wink, and mouths "text me." I smirk back at her. I would most definitely text her soon, very soon.
