Head Cheerleader
"Babycakes, let's go!" Kate blared the horn and I batted the air, locking the door behind me, and sprinting to the car.
"Would you shut up?" I hissed as she pulled out. "Most of this street has old people." Kate shrugged and headed towards school.
"So? It's eight thirty. They should be up by now." She said, popping a piece of gum in her mouth. I shook my head and started tying my shoes up. The school came into view, with kids everywhere. Kate pulled into the parking lot and Jacinta waved from the steps of the school.
"Hey gorgeous!" Kate called as she got out. "You ready for school again?" Jacinta shook her head and rifled through her bag.
"I think you left this at my house like, three weeks ago." She said, handing me a purple cardigan. I nodded and got up, pulling the girls up with me.
"C'mon let's go." I said as the massive group of basketball players and cheerleaders arrived at the step.
"Girls, you ready for another year of cheer?" Kate called. They laughed and nodded as we opened the doors. No less than three feet in, Sharpay breezed through.
"Oh look out. Ice Queen is back." I muttered, getting several sniggers. I caught up to Jason and slung an arm over his shoulder.
"You know she probably spent the holidays the way she always does." Chad said. Zeke and Jason looked confused.
"How's that?" Jason asked.
"Shopping for mirrors." Chad replied. I laughed, flicking my hand, and shifted my bag.
"I gotta see the principal." I said, waving. The group nodded and I headed towards the principal's office. I saw him come up some stairs and broke into a jog.
"Sir!" I called, seeing him turn around. I skidded to a stop and saluted, gaining an eye roll. "You wanted to see me?" He nodded and gestured to a girl behind him.
"This is Gabriella Montez. She transferred here from Sun High and I would like you to look after her for the day." He explained. I nodded, beaming.
"Sure." He nodded and walked away as she turned to me. I held out a hand and started tugging her along.
"I'm Cassie." I said, examining her schedule. "Aw man, you got all the smart classes." I pouted. "You won't have me in most of your classes but you'll have my friend Jacinta. You can't miss her, just look for a chick with pink streaks in her fringe." Gabriella was just nodding throughout this and I squeezed her shoulder.
"You'll be fine. My best friend Kate was new last year and now she is possible the best known girl in the school, though not for the best reasons." I muttered the last part and Gabriella looked alarmed. "Oh hey, this is our class." I walked in, tugging Gabriella by the hand and gently pushed her towards Miss Darbus. She handed the drama teacher her papers before going to sit at the back. I pushed past Sharpay, planting a kiss on Troy's cheek to piss her off, and moved to sit next to Gabriella. The bell rang and Miss Darbus stood up.
"I trust you all had splendid holidays." She trilled, looking excited about the prospect of terrorising us again. "Check the sign-up sheets in the lobby for new activities, Mr Bolton." Troy sat down and I sniggered, leaning over to Gabriella.
"Looks like you got someone's attention." I whispered. "Oh hey, forewarning," I paused as Miss Darbus glared at me during her speech about the winter musical. "Be careful around that one." I pointed to Sharpay. "Just don't go near her." Gabriella looked alarmed and I sniggered.
"Mr Danforth, this is a place of learning, not a hockey arena." Miss Darbus snapped before moving further down the aisle.
"There is also a final signup for next week's scholastic decathlon competition." She paused beside a girl's desk. "Chem club president Taylor McHessey can answer any questions relating to that." She said and a phone went off. Gabriella jumped, searching through her bag frantically, and pulled out a phone.
"The cell phone menace has returned to our crucible of learning." Miss Darbus said, pulling out her bucket. "Sharpay and Ryan, cell phones and I will see you in detention." I sniggered and the she-devil glared at me as Darbus headed towards Gabriella. I batted her hand frantically.
"We have zero tolerance for cell phones in class so we will get to know each other in detention." Darbus snapped at her, holding out the bucket. "Cell phone. And welcome to East High Miss Montez. Mr Bolton," She flounced down to Troy, continuing her terror spree. "I see your phone is involved so I will see you in detention." She said. Chad flinched and raised his hand
"That's not a possibility Miss Darbus, Your Honour." He said. "See, we have basketball practice and Troy…" Miss Darbus cut him off.
"Fifteen minutes for you too Mr Danforth. Count 'em." She snapped. I sniggered and patted Gabriella's shoulder sympathetically. "Taylor McHessey, fifteen minutes. Shall the carnage continue? Holidays are over people." Miss Darbus exclaimed, slamming the bucket down on the table. "Now, any more questions, comments?" She asked. Jason raised his hand.
"How were your holidays Miss Darbus?" He asked. I groaned and slammed my head on the desk. The bell rang and I shot up, slinging my bag over my shoulder, and waited for Gabriella. She glanced at her bag before following after me.
"Hey!" Troy appeared, grabbing Gabriella's sleeve. I pointed my thumb down the hall.
"I shall leave you in the…" I swept my eyes over Troy. "The somewhat capable hands of our resident basketball star." I waved and jogged after Chad.
"Hey Danforth! Good going getting detention." I sniggered.
