Thank you all for the reviews. I write for the reviews and for your entertainment so the more I get or the better they are the faster a chapter will appear. However, I do have a life and it gets hectic at times so I am going to inform everyone right now that sometimes I will update everyday and then there could be times where I don't update for a week. I will not leave the story completely though. Just give me time.

Also, in regards to some of your reviews, this is going to be a longer story so Sharpay isn't going to go running back to New Mexico. This story is going to be Angsty so there will be times when it may seem like they might not make it but don't doubt that this will end Troypay!

I also like to venture into everyone's personal lives so it's going to be more detailed and maybe a little more drawn out because it gives the characters substance and color. I like people to be able to understand why people do what they do and sometimes that's what you need. I will also write Ryella&Chaylor chapters because I love them as well.

Thank you for the reviews and keep them coming.


Chapter 2

The room grew silent as Sharpay's eyes closed and she nodded her head understanding perfectly what this meant. It meant that she was to walk out those doors and walk down that long hallway to the car and fly away from the people that she had grown up with her so she could grown individually. She knew it would happen one day but she didn't know it would have been so soon. When she had gone into talks with the man at Lava Springs she had informed him that she wanted to wait until after graduation but he informed her that the media needed her now and if she wanted to be successful this was the time to strike and who was she to argue with someone that knew the business so well? Before she knew what was happening she had signed away herself for a million dollars to Clive Davis of BMG music. It was her choice in the end and she made it the moment she signed her name on that line unsure of whether or not she would get another chance like this.

She didn't think anyone noticed her absence that summer at Lava Springs or anywhere else for that matter but they did. The girls were so used to seeing her at the mall on the weekend became alarmed when a month went by without so much as a sighting of her in her favorite stores, the boys grew concerned when they noticed her pink chase remained empty by the pool and Kelsi grew concerned when she noticed the absence of Sharpay putting her through grueling rehearsals that were meant for nothing but to strengthen Sharpay's voice. It was eerily quite around the country club for a month and a half and everyone had grown worried and concerned only getting the response of 'She's working on the rest of her life' from Ryan. Little did Sharpay know how much everyone really did care about her until now.

Heavy sighs could be heard all around the room causing the mood to drop from excited to overly depressing. No one knew what to say and just watched Sharpay wanting her to make the first move, like always. Her eyes tightly closed stopping the tears from flowing over, hands gripping the sides of the desk to the point of white knuckles and her body tensed. She didn't want to move and convinced herself if she didn't time would stop, if only. Her thoughts were jolted when she felt a hand on her back but it wasn't of the one that was holding her earlier, it was a much softer hand. Slowly she took in a few breathes before pushing herself back into a standing position plastering a fake smile on her face that everyone could now see through as she turned to face the woman.

"I am so proud of you, Sharpay. Your future is now sailing and though it might be early it wouldn't be happening now if now wasn't your time. Just remember that you have friends and family here to support you in all of your endeavors and that will always be here for you no matter what." The voice calmed her just like before every performance. Her arms flung around the woman she knew as her teacher, her mentor. There had been many of nights that Mrs. Darbus had stayed late to critique her and help her improve not only her acting but her vocal as well. She was Sharpay's inspiration all throughout her high school education and she was someone that she would never forget. "Now go and fly from this nest. You have the world at your feet and not everyone gets this opportunity! See things that people only dream of seeing, sing in ways that all aspiring singers wish to sing and perform like you've never done before. I have never been more proud." Pulling from the hug, Sharpay nodded and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek before turning to face her friends.

"I am so happy for you!" Gabriella exclaimed before throwing her arms around Sharpay for another hug. Laughing together Gabriella took out a piece of paper and handed it to the girl with a shy smile on her face. "My number and Taylor's number. Call us anytime."

Nodding she looked to Taylor that had tears in her eyes only causing Sharpay to laugh quietly. Taylor wasn't one to make the first move so Sharpay did it for her. Taking a few steps towards her so wrapped her arms around the girl softly smiling when she felt Taylor react to the hug accepting it with open arms. The girls hugged for a few moments before pulling back with smiles on their faces. "Now don't forget us when you're all big and rich and famous." Taylor winked as the room erupted in laughter.

Moving from Taylor to Chad, who didn't waste time giving her a hug and telling her congratulations, Sharpay was a bit thrown back. She didn't expect it from him but she wasn't going to deny a hug from anyone. "Send us stuff since you're rich!" He joked getting another head slap from Taylor. "Man! I was kidding she was already rich!" This only got a punch in the arm from his girlfriend causing Sharpay's laugh to grow louder before she said goodbyes to everyone else in the room.

"Now I might need some help writing songs so I hope you won't mind every now and then." She winked to Kelsi who just about had a heart attack right then and there. She had always dreamed of being a famous song writer and just the idea of Sharpay helping her was overwhelming. In fact, she flung her arms around the blonde giving her one more hug before jumping up and down giddily nodding crazy fast. "Don't give yourself a headache, Kels!" Sharpay teased with a wink.

After saying goodbye to everyone but Troy and her family she looked around the room taking in the moment. The room she had often found comfort in was suddenly going to be out of reach and she wasn't sure how she felt about it right then. However, the idea of everyone in the room supporting her brought a smile to her face. This room had a lot of good memories in it and this was one she would never forget. She was too busy looking around to notice that the principle was handing over her transcript to her parents or that her parents were already on their way out the door. She sighed softly feeling a hand on her shoulder. She could feel his presence and had always been able to. Ever since they were little she could sense him, his feelings and his presence.

"I can't believe it Ryan. I'm leaving." Her voice wasn't a whisper so everyone heard it loud and clear but no one dared answer. It was a conversation meant to stay between brother and sister and Sharpay and Ryan were the closest brother and sister that anyone had ever met before. Dressing alike, finishing each other sentences, arguing without even speaking and running to one another for comfort before anyone else. They had something special and that something wasn't anything that anyone was willing to intrude on.

His soft laugh caused her eyes to draw to him. Her brother, her strength, her eyes when she couldn't see, her everything was no longer going to be by her side and the feeling scared her but excited her all the same. She would now be Sharpay Evans and not a member of the Evan's twins. "It's the start of something new." He winked causing her to giggle softly. "Let's go, Shar."

With a nod of her head she turned to look at Troy afraid to say goodbye and apparently he felt the same way. Before she could say a thing his hand was in hers and his head had nodded in the direction of the door. He wasn't about to let her go just yet and she knew that. A small smile appeared on her face as she drew closer to him, nuzzling her head against his chest. She wasn't ready to walk out of the school just yet but she knew that she had no choice. "What's going to happen?" Her voice was much like a child and not confident like normal. Everyone's faces softened as Troy looked to everyone silently asking them to leave the room for just a moment and they all seemed to get the hint.

"We'll bring the car around front, pumpkin." Her mother's voice caused a sigh to escape her lips as she nodded her head slowly.

Troy's arms wrapped around her shoulders causing hers to move around his torso holding him as close as she could for the moment not wanting to let go. No one knew what was going to happen when she walked out those doors and he wasn't going to give her false hope or promises, that's wasn't him. He watched everyone make their way to the hall before he looked down at the top of her head and spoke softly not daring to move her from this spot just yet.

"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery and today is an opportunity." He repeated the same line he had used in the hall earlier that day and suddenly it dawned on Sharpay that it would be the phrase she would live her life by from now on out. No one knew what was to happen tomorrow or the next day so why worry? She needed to take things one day at a time and today that day was moving half way across the states to live out her dream. Her dream of being something bigger. "You are going to go and release your album. Everyone is going to know your name. Everyone is going to want to be your friend and everyone is going to want to date you. Your dreams are going to rise and become a reality. You are going to follow your heart and I'm going to be here cheering you on and supporting you every step of the way."

Slowly rising her head from his chest, she looked up into his eyes and nodded her head slowly. Who was she to argue with a speech like that? She giggled softly and leaned on her toes to press a soft kiss on his lips before rolling back down onto her heels, still holding onto him. "Did you practice that this morning?" She teased with a glimmer in her eyes Troy promised to never forget.

"Actually…" He started seriously before laughing quietly. "…no. I didn't know we'd be here but I'm happy we are. It's bittersweet. I finally get what I want and you're leaving me."

Sharpay's heart could have melted right then for many reasons. One of which being his lower lip that was outstretched in a pout and the other being the fact he had said he had wanted her for some time. It was a feeling that made her heart soar inside of her chest and she didn't dare ruin it by questioning him or what he had said. She wanted them to leave on a good note, or the best possible. So removing her arms from around him she took his hand in hers and looked from his eyes to the door before slowly looking back at him. "I'm not leaving you. Just moving across the country." She stated as if it were the simplest thing in the world.

He knew what she meant and although they hadn't spoke those words they both knew what they felt and wanted. So giving her hand a gentle squeeze he started towards the door of the room slowly pulling her behind him. "Well I better get my girlfriend to the car so she can move to California and follow her dream." His voice was soft yet firm as if he were completely sure of what he was saying and he was. He had wanted her for too long to just let the opportunity fly out the window. Yes, she was moving miles away from him but he would make it work no matter what.

"Yeah…" She spoke softly with a smile that could be seen from outer space at that moment. She quickly moved her free hand to cover the back of his, sandwiching it between her own as they reached the door. She gave it a gentle tug causing him to stop and looked down to her with a curious expression on his face. "…thank you. For what you said and for everything. I'm going to miss you."

Troy's face turned into a small smile as he pushed the door open without saying much more causing the students of East High to erupt in applause for their very own star. Her face turned into one of shock as she took notice of the teachers and students that lined the halls clapping. Her eyes looked from them to Troy who held a proud smile as he slowly gave her hands a gentle tug. "Your dream awaits."

With a small giggle she held onto his hand tightly and almost leaned against him as she walked down the halls waving and saying thank you to a few students that she knew but completely unsure as to why they were all being nice to her after the way she had treated them in the past. Then she realized she better get used to the attention because before too long she was going to be looked at by almost everyone. So with a bright smile on her face she made her way to the front doors of East High. "This is it." She said to no one but herself.

Troy had never felt more proud of the young woman walking next to him. She was achieving her dream and he could only hope that one day he could do the same. Pushing the door open the sun beat down on them causing a smile to leave his face. He loved the heat of New Mexico because it calmed him just like it was doing now. He looked back to see that Sharpay had slid a pair of designer glasses over her eyes as she followed him closely towards the limo that awaited her in the front of the school. "Your parents are waiting inside with your brother to take you to the airport." Troy informed her as he reached out and pulled the door open.

Suddenly she froze. Once she got in that limo everything was going to be real. The hours she spent in the studio this summer. The photo shoots she had done for her album the week before. The home her parents had bought in Malibu. The fact she would be leaving East High for good. Before she knew what she was doing she turned around to get one last glimpse of the school with a large smile on her face. "I'm doing it." She whispered quietly for the first time realizing that she was proud of herself.

"Yes, you are." Troy whispered in her ear from behind before placing a kiss on her cheek. "Now you just have to leave." He winked showing he wasn't trying to rush her into anything she wasn't ready for. "For the record, I'll miss you more then you know." His voice was soft and weak almost like it was about to break.

Sharpay noticed this and turned to face him with a sympathetic smile on her face. She understood completely because it's exactly how she felt. She had never been so happy with anyone in her entire life, granted it was only a few moments, and now she had to leave it behind. On the other hand she was going to live out her dream and that wasn't something that everyone got to do. It was definitely a bittersweet moment. Her arms wrapped around his neck causing her lips to crash onto his. The kiss was passionate but short due to the fact her father cleared his throat breaking them apart. She knew he wasn't mad about the kiss but at the fact they could possibly miss their flight.

"Call me?" Troy asked quietly as he moved his hand to her side slowly running his hands up and down the sides of her t-shirt she wore.

Feeling a chill shoot throughout her body due to the feeling of his hands on her she bit her lower lip and nodded quickly. She wouldn't be able to resist not calling him. "The moment I get there." She whispered giving him another kiss on the lips but this was short and sweet before wrapping her arms around him tightly. "Miss me." She whispered as she pulled from his warm embrace suddenly feeling empty but satisfied at the same time.

"I already do." He responded with a wink as she took a few steps back so he was no longer in her reach. He watched her disappear into the limo with a smile on her face and fresh tears on her cheeks before he turned his attention to her father who was standing in front of him with his hand held out for Troy to take. He did just that. "Take care of her." He said almost protectively causing the man to laugh quietly.

"I will, Troy. That's what fathers do. You have a lot of potential boy not only with your future but with my daughter. Don't break her heart." He warned with a smile on his face causing Troy to just laugh as he watched the man get into the limo and close the door behind him.

Suddenly Troy realized it was real and she was leaving. It hit him like a load of bricks as he raised his hand and waved to the limo as it pulled out and away from East High. The woman he loved was off to live out her dream.