A/N: - Thanks for all the reviews! Tahh Muchly :)
I hope your enjoying it so far...
I decided to make Taylor a bit feisty as that's what I perceive her as... Enjoys!
DISCLAIMER: - Again, I own Nada. Except Kayla, the little witch... ;)
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The final class bell rung at 3.05. Gabriella walked out of social studies hand in hand with Troy. They'd been East Highs "golden couple" since the twinkle towne musicale last winter. Troyella, as the school liked to call them, had broken up the school status quo, meaning anyone was free to mix with anyone, whatever the offending social circle.
Troy and Gabriella had started that off, followed by Chad and Taylor, also aptly named Chaylor by the schools "cute patrol", and proved that jock could love nerd, and vice versa.
Gabriella smiled to herself as she remembered the fight that had gone down earlier; between her best friend and Kayla. Troy caught Gabriella's hazy smile.
"What you smiling at?" He asked her.
Gabriella turned towards her boyfriend. "Oh, nothing. Just remembering my evil bitch of a best friend," She replied, the huge grin evident on her face.
Troy laughed. "Who would've thought little science geek Taylor was hiding such an animal beneath the surface," He said, with mock shock.
Gabriella hit Troy playfully on the arm, "Stop it. Anyway, just be warned, Kayla has more trouble coming her way," She warned.
Troy looked confused. "What do you mean?"
But Troy never got his answer, as Sharpay came round the corner, trailing Taylor by her hands.
"MOVE!" Sharpay screamed, scaring the little freshmen's out of the hallway. Gabriella gave Taylor a perplexed look, and Taylor rolled her eyes and mouthed, "Control freak,"
Gabby stifled a laugh, and followed her two besties until they reached Sharpay's locker, which Sharpay opened with a flourish.
"What happened?" Gabi whispered to Taylor, who was now free from Sharpay's grip.
"I don't know, Sharpay had a sudden light bulb moment, and started to drag me through the drama corridor. Said she had something for me. Oh yippee," Taylor whispered back, her whole voice dripping with sarcasm.
Sharpay turned, with a mirror in her hand. "There," she said, handing it to Taylor.
Taylor stared at her, not sure if to take her serious or not, "This," she said slowly, fingering the mirror, "This is what you wanted to show me?"
"Uhh...Yeah," Sharpay nodded. "Have you seen what you look like?"
"Sharpay!" Gabi said, while turning to Taylor, "You look fine, don't listen to her,"
Sharpay snorted. "Have you seen the talon marks coming down her face?"
"Kayla looks much worse,"
The three girls turned and were met by Troy, Zeke, Jason and Kelsi. Chad, who had made the last comment, stared in shock at his ex-girlfriend's appearance. She looked the same as she did this morning, except her hair was messier and her beautiful brown eyes held hate instead of tears. But the thing that shocked him most was the three deep scratch marks running down her left cheek, still sore from her fight a few hours earlier.
It was then reality struck for Chad Danforth.
It was his entire fault.
Taylor was hurt; physically and emotionally.
And it was his entire fault.
Someone was going to pay.
***
"Hey, I'm back!" Taylor replied cheerily, as she dropped her keys and took of her shoes, placing them by the door. The house was eerily quiet, something that wasn't normal in the McKessie residence.
Ah, she thought, peace and quiet for once.
"Taaayyyloorr!" The annoyingly familiar voice invaded her thoughts "It's me!"
Maybe not.
Taylor walked towards the front room, and saw an older version of her lying across the sofa.
Her sister, Aleesha.
Aleesha McKessie was 19 years old, 3 years older than Taylor, and looked identical to her. The only difference being that Taylor's hair had a natural slight wave, while Aleesha's was scarily curly. Taylor always hated Aleesha for her long, shapely legs that could easily rival a model.
On that same note, Aleesha condemned her little sister for her big, brown eyes and full lips.
"Leesha," Taylor said, "What you doing back?"
Aleesha rolled her eyes and got up to give her younger sister a hug. "Can't I come and see my favourite baby sister once in a while?"
Aleesha lived with her boyfriend, Donte Baylor, Zeke's brother, just North of Albuquerque. They moved there a few months ago, because it was closer to Aleesha's college, where she was currently taking a fashion course.
Taylor laughed. "I'm your only sister, Leesha,"
"Yeah, well, beggars can't be choosers, right Tay-Tay?" She giggled. Suddenly her face became serious. "Tay, what's that?" She asked, pointing to the scratch marks.
A look of anguish crossed Taylor's face. "Ohh...Umm...Nothing," She stammered, a little too quickly.
Aleesha traced the three marks on her sister's face. "Not nothing, Tay. Something happened. Did you get into a fight?" she asked, her voice stern, yet full of concern.
Taylor nodded, and let the tears trickle down her face.
Aleesha gasped in shock. "It wasn't Chad, was it? That jumped up little-"
"No!" Taylor cut Aleesha off, "Not Chad. But...but..."
"But what?"
"He cheated on me, Leesha!" Taylor wailed, and collapsed on the sofa, the events of the past few days coming back to her.
Aleesha went and sat next to Taylor, cradling her head in her arms. "Shush, Tay...Calm down,"
After a few more minutes, Taylor's wails turned into sobs, and after that, resided into sniffles. Finally, she got enough strength to break out of her sister's protective grasp.
"He cheated on me with that slut Kayla Symmons," She said simply.
"WHAT?!?" Aleesha screamed, "Kayla?!? WHY?!"
"I don't know," Taylor sniffed, "But the bitch keeps rubbing in my face. Kissed him in front of me. Tried to seduce him in front of me. So I just snapped. Henceforth, these," She said, gesturing to the cuts, "But don't worry. She came out worse than me,"
Aleesha laughed. "That's my little sis. But, wow! What a little skank!"
Taylor nodded. Aleesha pulled back a bit to look her baby sister dead in the eyes.
"Are you gonna forgive him?"
The question hit Taylor hard. Those 5 words had been running through her head for the past few days. Normally, the cloud of doubt would erase them all, but hearing them come out of her sister's mouth made the question more protruding.
"Taylor?"
Taylor looked up, wet tears still glazing her eyes. "Seriously Leesha? I don't know,"
Aleesha sighed deeply and pulled her into a big hug, kissing the top of her forehead.
There was a lot Taylor Annabelle McKessie had to learn.
***
Sharpay's cell phone rang, the familiar jingle of aqua's "Barbie girl" ringing through her ears.
(Sharpay/Zeke)
"Hellooo?"
"Hey babe,"
"Zeke! What's the matter?"
"Umm...I've just had Troy on the phone,"
"Yeah, and?"
"Well it seems little Gabi told him that Kayla had more coming her way...?"
"Ohh...Did she now?"
"Yeah...You know anything about this?"
"Moi? No!"
"You sure, Shar?"
"Of course, Zekey. Would I lie To you?"
"Thats what I'm worried about. Anyway, I've got to go practise,"
"Okay, bye Baby. Love you!"
"Love you too,"
The click signalled the end of their conversation. Sharpay ran a hand through her long blonde hair. Despite just lying to her boyfriend, she had a huge smile on her face.
Things were about to get exciting.
***
Chad had only come in from practise minutes before. He picked up a kool-aid from the fridge, and walked up to his room. Slinging his bag and wildcat hoody onto his bed, he turned on his laptop, and signed onto AIM. He was surprised to see Taylor on.
He wanted to talk to her, right? Now would be the perfect time.
The trouble was, would she respond?
He clicked onto her user name.
WILDCATSUPASTAR8: Hey Tay...
He waited patiently, but she didn't reply. She'd ignored him. Well, it was obvious. He couldn't really blame her. He would've been the same.
He started on his Physics homework. It wasn't long before he saw his AIM toolbar flashing orange.
ScienceGyalTay: What, Chad?
Chad felt the smile creep slyly onto his face. Okay, well she wasn't being polite, but it was a start.
WILDCATSUPASTAR8: I'm just checkin how you are
ScienceGyalTay: I'm fine. Considerin tha huge scratch marks i got coming down ma cheek
WILDCATSUPASTAR8: War scars, ehh?
ScienceGyalTay: You cud say dat. I mean, i did get them for a gud cause ;)
Chad almost choked. A good cause? She was fighting over him. And the wink? Surely she was flirting?
WILDCATSUPASTAR8: Yea, i s'pose. Hey, Tay?
ScienceGyalTay: Mhmm...?
WILDCATSUPASTAR8: I'm sorry.
Chad became worried when Taylor didn't reply straight away. He mentally kicked himself for being too fast with her. They were doing so well, and then he had to go ruin it.
ScienceGyalTay: I kno. We need to talk. Meet me at our spot 2mo at free period?
Chad stared in shock at the screen. She actually wanted to talk with him! He quickly typed his reply.
WILDCATSUPASTAR8: Yea, sure. Cant wait
ScienceGyalTay: Gud. Chad, i g2g Aleesha's down and we gotta hav family dinner.
WILDCATSUPASTAR8: Okaii. Bye Tay
ScienceGyalTay: Bye Chad
He closed the conversation and logged of the computer before lying on his bed, a huge smile on his face.
Things were going slow, but on the right track. Taylor was finally willing to talk to him.
He couldn't wait for tomorrow.
***
Aww....Chad and Taylor are on the road to forgiveness? Hmmm...
A lot of Taylor issues in this Chappie...And it was also my first attempt at a bit of Zekepay, i hope it was alright...?
Anywho, till next time!
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-EmilyGrace 0x