So, yeah.. Basically! Same old, same old..

I don't own anything from the characters. Just the plot and ideas of the story.

So enjoy!

xoxo... rizelle

Chapter 2: Bringing it up.

"I'm sure your Mom will love it!"... I smiled at a certain costumer while walking her out of the boutique.

"She will. She loves your flowers, Sharpay. She even ask me to come by and stop here today just to ask you if you have her favorite ones."... Stella smiled back as we stop in front of her car. She's a very nice person and a valid costumer too. It's great to know that someone is actually appreciating all the hard work after all.

"And I always have. Tell her I said hi!"...I close her car door for her after walking her out and watched her as she pulls her window down to take a last look at me.

"I will.".. She smiles. "And really, thanks for this."

"It's no problem. I'll see you soon!".. I waved at her and watched her get off he parking lot.

It is very hectic today, considering it's Saturday. A lot of people are coming in and out the boutique. And I can't even be more happy to say the least that business is going great and they love my products, especially the flowers.

Gabriella and Ryan called earlier saying that they have to leave the town to tour their students in different dance studio around America and watch theatrical interpretative dance. If I didn't know any better, I bet those two are just looking for an excuse to get out and be alone for a while.

Well anyway, their gonna be gone for 3 weeks top. They told me that they don't really want to leave me alone at home but they have to make something new for the dance studio. But, I'm fine with me. I mean come on, I'm a 21 year old grown up woman, I can take care of myself. Besides, I could really use some time alone for myself for a while and occupy my mind by working and do other stuffs.

After the news that Gabriella drop to me yesterday, I just can't seem to focus on anything at all. I keep messing up the list on where does the flowers have to be delivered, I had a hard time counting the exact change that the costumer should have, so Cecille took the counter for me while I try to relax and just entertain every single person who comes in the shop.

It's crazy. All this spacing out, all the flashbacks and all the memories. It's crazy.

How Am I gonna survive 3 whole weeks without freaking out because all of this? I mean, it's for the best that for the mean time, Gabriella and Ryan won't be around to see all this stupidity that I've been having for quite some time now. It seems like these past few days when I started to space out and be in my own little world, Gabby or Ryan is gonna show up and then know exactly what's going on and know what's the reason. Or precisely who.

But then again, it would be good to be free from all the nagging that they do whenever they walk into the room.

Besides, Gabriella knows everything. From the slightest detail to the end. It was hard to keep things from her, and that means taking a risk of my brother knowing everything too. So they know what's been going on until now. It's one of the reasons why they don't want to leave me alone.

Sharpay giggled as she once again type another word while being on her laptop, obviously occupied of what she's doing.

"You guys are talking again?"... A very sleepy Ryan came into the room of his sister inviting himself in since the door was open.

Sharpay looked at him for a while, not caring that her brother was appearing in her happy moment and not minding that he came into her room uninvited then continues to chat with someone on IM and be on her own world.

Her brother gave her a weird look for a while before deciding to take a little look on what they're talking about. He quietly sits on her bed where he's behind her giving him a great view of her conversation on her laptop that is place on the bed side table.

He crook his forehead while reading the message before reading it out loud. "I would rather be a policeman so I can lock you not inside bars but inside my heart 24/7?"

"Hey!"... Sharpay quickly took the laptop away from her brother and look at him like she's going to eat him

"Seriously Shar?"... Ryan started trying so hard not to laugh. "That was just so... Chessy!".. And then he let it go, he burst out laughing.

Sharpay gave her brother a hard glare before turning her attention back to the screen but still talking to him. "Laugh all you want, but it's our thing.".. She suddenly look at him again before shouting. "And butt out!".

Ryan tries to calm himself but definitely having a hard time because of her sister's conversation. "So, did .. did he seriously say .. say that?"... And once again, bursting into a whole lot of laughter.

She threw a big pillow that is laying behind her back to support her at her brother really hard that it made him lay down her bed when it hit him.

"It's not like you and Gabriella never did it. You're actually throwing some cheesy lines on her while having sex!"... She smirked.

"Okay, not is so uncalled for!"... Ryan quickly stood up and stare at her. "Gabriella and I like to keep those things between us."... He fixes his pajamas then start walking out of her room.

"He Ry?."... Sharpay called after her brother.

He turned around. "What?."

"I like your style, I like you class. But most of all I like your ass!"... Sharpay once again smirked with satisfaction while mocking her brother. "Though I don't wanna know how Gabriella likes your ass?"... She started to act like she's thinking and look over her brother.

"Okay first! Since when did you start eavesdropping while we do it, and that was one time! And second, again! That was so uncalled for!"... Ryan finally delivered his last words to his sister before slamming the door to her room and headed to his own.

"Goodnight!"... She shouted after him and giggled.

It was always like that between the two siblings. They make fun of almost everything that they know about each other but never ended up in a bad page. They just get each other like that. So, it may seems that Ryan would be really pissed off right now, but he's not. He's not even half way there of being piss. Because, really, if you have a sister like Sharpay, you'd learn to live with it. He knows his sister too well and they'd been very open almost about everything.

And Ryan might have been a little bit guilty. Okay maybe not little 'cause that was definitely what they're doing. But come on, seriously! It's his sex life, not hers. Oh well, we're talking about Sharpay here, right?

Her phone started ringing and she pick it up quickly living her laptop on her table.

"Hello?"

"Hey.".. It was him.

"Troy?.".. Oh yeah. That's definitely him. "Why are you calling me?. "... She crooked her forehead in confusion while trying to get her laptop from the table since she's already on her bed.

"You stop responding. I got worried.".. Oh, how sweet! Right, he's the one the she's talking with online. And of course, they've been going through a lot of cheesy lines that one of his brother just read earlier, but she loves it. Oh believe me, she does.

"Oh. I'm sorry. My brother came and you know, he started nagging and everything."... She said while trying to close the previews conversation that they had on Im and close her laptop. "Such a pain in the ass."... She mumbled.

He chuckled. "Hey it's okay. I was just checking.".. It's obvious that he's smiling through the phone. "Oh, are you going to sleep now?.".. He asked later after noticing that had already signed out, sounds like he's disappointed and does the same.

Sensing his disappointment, she giggled. "No silly!. What's the use of talking online if I'm already thrilled hearing your voice?."... She smiled and fully lay down on her king size bed.

"That's good to hear." He whispers softly and struggle into his own bed sheet. "So, what do you wanna hear?"

It's an unspoken thing between them. Every time they ended up talking over the phone, they tell each other what the other wants to hear. Their one way of getting to know each other more. After the girls night out party where Sharpay met Troy, things from there went pretty well, like they just hit it off.

They started being friends, go to dinner together, hang out with each other, talk online, and these; talk over the phone until they realize that they can't speak no more because of watery eyes and sleepy mood.

It's been a measure of good 2 months and everything went perfectly. I mean, they're not even together, or not yet but it's not an issue. Friendship always comes first, so if they're gonna be together, it's better that they started off as friends.

".. Hmmm..".. Sharpay started to think aloud. "What do you want to tell me?."

"Well, that's new.".. He chuckled from the other line and started to think. "To be honest, I have tons to tell you.".. He sounded to start serious.

"Something that you didn't tell me before?"..

"Something that I wanted to bad to tell you, but I just can't find the perfect timing."... He sighs.

"Troy.."... Sharpay started but just got cut off.

"Just let me speak.".. He suddenly says while waiting for the right moment, having the short silence between them as a harmony to listen to.

This is very unusual for Sharpay. It's the first time that she heard him so serious, even over the phone and it sounds like he's really thinking deep.

It was obvious for the both of them that they like each other and they never denied it. But aside from hugging; which is more a friendly hug, there is no other action that has been done. Not even holding hands and definitely not kissing.

But they wanted it to be perfect. In Sharpay's part, she have known Troy for shortly 2 months, and that's not enough time just to conclude that they should be together. But she never denied that she's really into him. And in Troy's part. It's been awhile since she had a girlfriend, and if this is what Sharpay wants, he's give it to her and he respects her every decisions. Though sometimes, he just really wanted to have her and kiss her and hold her anytime he wants. But like I said, they wanted everything to be perfect.

"Troy?.".. Sharpay tried again after the long silence.

"I wanted you so so bad... And it's driving me crazy already.".. He chuckled nervously and continues. "I know, you want to wait, and we're not even together. But Pay, I have to know if I stand a chance with you?"... He asked and it's obvious that he's sweating.

She have to smile to that, and release her breath that she's been holding from the start. "Troy, you know you do."... Simple but yet very meaningful words.

"I know.".. He said. "I just wanted to hear it from you."... He smiled from the other line.

My phone started to ring. Damn you memories for making me space out again!

"Talk to me.".. I answered my phone while I sit on the counter, trying to see what's on the news today.

"Hey, we just landed to Angeles."... Gabriella happily greeted me over the phone.

I have to smile to that, she sounded to happy but at the same time, it's obvious that she's missing me. That makes two of us. "Awww.. I'. missing you already. How was the weather there?"...

"Freaking cold!".. She giggled and I heard shuffles on the background.

"So, how's my baby sister doing so far?"... Figured. Ryan snatch the phone from Gabby. And how could he call me little, well, though he's older for two freaking minutes! He knows I hate it whenever he calls me that.

"I'm hanging up now."... I warn him for a start.

"I'm kidding!"... He said quickly after releasing a sigh the continues. "God Shar, aren't you a little bit tired about this?."

"I'm fine!".. I said ignoring his last comment. "Though I would much more preferred if you don't come back here anymore.".. I joke at him.

"Don't worry, I'll bring lots and lots and lots of raisins when we get home."... It was sarcastic, I can hear.

"I hate raisins!".. I rolled my eyes.

"My point exactly!"... Idiot!.

"He's smirking!"...Gabriella shouted in background. As if I didn't know already.

"Gabriella! You're suppose to be on my side here?."... Ryan started to gag at his girlfriend but I just heard her giggled.

These two can really drive me crazy sometimes. Okay scratch that, they make me crazy all the time. But when this moments come, it was kinda fun to actually go with it and forget the whole thing for a while.

"So, how's L.A.?."... I said a little while later.

"Awesome!"... Gabriella was the one who's talking again on the phone. "The kids are all excited to start looking around the place. They can't even wait until tomorrow.

I giggled because it's obvious in her voice that she can't wait for it either.

"Consider Gabby being one of those kids!".. Ryan shouted. See what I mean.

"Shut up, Babe!"... They'll probably kill each other later. Or not. "Anyways..."...She continues. "How's the boutique goin'?"... Oh please, I probably know where this conversation will lead too. Knowing her too much just scares me whenever she asks about something that's just out of the blue.

"It's doing great!"... I predicted this. "Oh, and look at that! Another costumer!"... I said even though the store is obviously clear from any people. "I gotta go, talk to you guys later!, Bye!"... I excused.

"But Shar-.." I cut her before she said anything and hang up the phone. I've realized that, the more I talk to Gabby, the more chances that she'll bring everything up. And that's the last thing that I needed right now. So, thank you god! For making her disappear even just for 3 weeks.

When I looked up, I noticed Cecille looking at me confused.

"What?."... I asked her.

"But we don't have any costumers around."... She said, obviously listening to my previous conversation with Gabriella.

I just rolled my eyes and starts checking the stocks on the room. Sometimes these people just really need to mind their own business and just leave mine for a while.

Wooohhhhh!

What an exhausting day!..

Anyways.. review please..

xoxo..rizelle.. ^^