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Just Not Me
Chapter Two
~)*(~ Ryan ~)*(~
Being a fraternal twin had its perks – that I will admit to you. I can feel something's not right with my sister. I may not know exactly what is wrong, but I know that there is something. I looked down at my 'Samsung Galaxy s' and noticed a text from my sister.
Hey Ry, I... won't be attending drama club tonite. Could you remember what happened and tell me? Thanx :3 You're the best!
Wow – Sharpay not attending Drama Club? That's like... the entire world coming to an end! Of course I shouldn't get too irrational here – perhaps she's just not feeling well? Eh, if that's the case, I'd definitely feel it too. I even felt slight pains when she had her monthly. Being a fraternal twin sucks (but as I mentioned before, does have it's perks). Dad joked that I'd probably get Shar's menopause and if she had kids - I'd feel that too. I dearly hope not.
I walked down the halls of East High, and tried to figure out what that text really meant. Just what could be going through my sister's mind? "Hey Ryan," I looked up to see Gabriella standing at her locker as she waved to get my attention. "May I speak with you for a moment?" Uh oh – what did Sharpay do now? I walked over nonchalantly, and leaned up against the lockers.
"Hello there Gabriella, how are you this lovely afternoon?" She let out a cute little giggle and gave a radiant smile.
"Oh I'm alright..." By the way she trailed off that statement, I could tell she was feeling a bit worrisome. "But I don't think Sharpay is." Ah ha! So there must be something wrong if not only myself, but Gabriella thought so too. Oh Shar, what's plaguing you?
"Oh?" It was all I could really say at this point.
"Yeah. I mean, did you catch how she asked in math class?" Actually yes, yes I did. That was peculiar indeed.
"Oh yes, as a matter of fact I did. She seemed a bit, out of whack. Something's not right, I can feel it." I admitted, wondering if I said too much, especially since her innocent eyes widened a bit. Whoops, my bad.
"You can feel something isn't right? Aww, Ryan! Well when you find out what's going on, would you be so kind as to let me in on it? I feel bad that she isn't feeling at her best." Aww, it was so sweet of her to say that. It made me feel quite warm inside.
"If you'd like to know, sure. I'll keep you posted, but don't worry. I'm sure things are just fine." I told her with a smile – hoping that she wouldn't look into this deeper and see my own inner fear. Fear that something might be wrong with my sister. As much as she could be... well, a witch at times – she really was a lovable person. They just didn't know her like I did, and I swear she does that purposely.
Maybe it's some kind of front? "Hey, Ry – I saw Sharpay leave not to long ago," I looked over to see who it was that spoke to me, and it was Chad Danforth. "She was heaving her guts up. Definitely in pretty rough shape." Yeah, I thought I had felt a bit of a nauseous pit within my stomach. Aww, Sharpay was sick? Well, here's to hoping that it's nothing but a flu bug.
"Oh no, poor Sharpay." Gabriella said as she placed her books within her locker, next figuring out what she needed.
"Thanks Chad, for letting me know." I told him with a smile, but I didn't want to linger around in case he started asking questions. Questions that I did not have the answer to.
"Yeah, no problem." He waved it off as nothing, but I truly was appreciative.
"I'll be making my way to drama club soon, without Sharpay – it will be interesting, but anyway, I'll catch you two around." I didn't stick around to see their shocked faces, but I'm sure the shock was on their faces as plain as day.
Drama club without Sharpay? Utterly boring. Ms. Darbus just went on and on about important dates and what not, which I made sure to plug into my cell, just so I wouldn't forget of course, and I also made notes to tell my sister what happened. I think... this was the first meeting ever where she didn't make it.
I didn't explain why and no one asked, but they were surprised. Very surprised. I pretty much still was. I mean, like I said – she's never missed a meeting, especially a Drama club one! So what's up with her? I did plan to find out and I will.
