Hello my wonderfully dear and amazing reviewers! How are you? Well, I'm just dandy. Okay, so not really but I still felt like updating this, and so I am.

Disclaimer: I would just like say real quick that I realize that Wicked has not been permitted to be performed in high schools or any school. I'm not stupid. I would also like to say that if you have a problem with the casting in this chapter then stop reading. Because its not going to change. I don't own Wicked or anything associated with it, nor do I own High School Musical or its characters. I own everything else.

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Chapter 3- The Cast List

Butterflies filled my stomach as I made my way to the cast list that Ms. Darbus had posted up. My arm was linked with Beth's, and she sent me a reassuring smile. I tried to calm my nerves, but they wouldn't subside. I subconsciously swiped my free hand on my pink skinny jeans, then after unlinking my arm, I ran my fingers through my long blonde hair. My simple, tight black short-sleeved shirt and black low tops tied my casual look together flawlessly, but somehow I still fussed with my looks.

You see, everything in my family revolved around looks. My mother used to be a top supermodel, and it was just expected of me to always look my best. Plus, this was my day. This was my day to shine by everyone finding out that I made the cast. It was important, and I realized that.

The crowd in front of me dispersed, and I found myself directly in front of the list. I took a deep breath before checking the list.

A screech erupted from my throat.

Elphaba!? I was to be playing ELPHABA?! Is Ms. Darbus insane?! I checked to see who was playing Glinda, and I calmed down only slightly.

Then, my anger erupted once more.

Troy Bolton was playing Fiyero. To those of you who have never seen Wicked, well…

Elphaba and Fiyero are extremely friendly in that play, if you know what I mean.

Seriously.

I am not going to make out with Bolton! There's no way in hell that's going to happen!

In seconds, I was storming my way to Ms. Darbus's office, fuming. I barged into her room, shocked to see the devil himself there.

"Bolton." I spat. Troy rolled his eyes.

"Ah, Ms. Evans. I'm sure you're here about the cast list also?"

"Cool it Evans. We're on the same side here." Troy mumbled. I ignored him, focusing all my energy on Ms. Darbus.

"That cast list is an outrage." I simply stated.

"In what way, Sharpay?"

"I will not kiss Troy Bolton. And if memory serves me correctly, I find that Fiyero and Elphaba are love interests. Therefore, I would be kissing Bolton and that is not happening."

"I hate to tell you this Sharpay, but you were the best Elphaba. You're voice is highly commendable and fits Elphaba perfectly. You may not be the most awkward or Elphaba-like person out there, but you are an impeccable actress. I have no doubt you will be an exceedingly fantastic choice for Elphie." Ms. Darbus explained.

"Ms. Darbus. Don't get me wrong, I'm flattered. But, as you can tell, Elphaba was not what I was shooting for. She's the opposite of me. And she kisses Bolton. Ew." I said with a shudder.

"I'm sorry Sharpay, but my decision is final. You will play Elphaba or not be in the play at all. Same goes for you Mr. Bolton." She told us with finality in her voice. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I have preparations to start on for the show. And I do expect to see you both at the first rehearsal on Thursday."

In a huff, I turned on my heel and fled from the room, Bolton trailing from behind.

"What do you want, Bolton?"

"Listen, I'm not too excited about kissing you, either. But I think if we have to and we'll be "love interests" I think we should at least be civil towards each other." Troy suggested. I turned to face him.

"What are you suggesting?"

"I'm suggesting that we'll have to have outside rehearsals with one another and we'll have to be around each other quite a bit. It'll be a lot less of a task for the both of us if we are just civil towards one another instead of biting heads off each time we talk." He explained. I nodded.

"I'll only be civil." I told him before walking away.

Beth caught up with me soon after, empathy in her eyes.

"Hey, Shar. I'm really sorry that you didn't get Glinda. I totally thought you would." Her apology was genuine, and for that, I was grateful.

"It's fine Beth. I'm really happy for you. Besides, Elphaba will challenge me as an actress, and as you know, I'm always looking for a challenge." I stated, trying to look on the bright side of things.

"Well, I know that. But you have to kiss Bolton." She empathized with a shudder, making me chuckle lightly.

"That's the only bad part." I agreed. We both laughed before heading off to lunch.

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Ew. I really don't think that was very good, and I'm sorry! I just wanted to get this out and done before I had to get off. Hopefully, it wasn't THAT bad.

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--Lani