Chapter three

disclamier-I own nothing...sad I know.

Troy was sitting in class, still fuming over what had just happened. A little later Chad and the rest of the gang all came in too, all looking upset also. They all really cared about Sharpay, she was a good person and didn't deserve what Zeke had done to her. Ms.Darbus was in the room, so none of them had a chance to say anything. About ten minutes into one of Ms.Darbus's lectures Troy got a text. he figured it had to be from Sharpay, so he took a look.

Hey, what happened?

-Shar

Troy saw Ms.Darbus was in her own little world and probibly wouldn't notice him, so he text back quickly.

I only threatened him, but Chad might have done a number on his face. I'm not sure what they did to him after I left.

-Troy

So they know?

-Shar

Yeah, sorry. Acually I kind screamed it pretty loud, so quite a few people know. I'm really sorry about that, but at least everyone hates him now.

-Troy

lol, don't worry about it. Thanks for looking out for me.

-Shar

Of course, but I better go before Ms.Darbus comes back to planet Earth.

-TRoy

lol, ok bye.

-Shar

Troy put his phone back in his pocket and pretended to pay attention for the rest of the period.

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After class he decided he better talk to Chad and see what happened after he had left.

"Hey Chad." Troy said coming up to his locker.

"Oh hey. Sorry about everything with Shar. Zeke's a complete ass."

"I completely agree. But uh...what happened after I left? I saw you pinning him to the lockers."

"Oh, I didn't hit him, though I really wanted to. I just kept him from walking away so all of us could yell at him." Troy chuckled a little. "So, how's Sharpay doing?"

"She's okay. She's strong, but I can't help but picture killing Zeke in my mind over and over again." Chad and Troy both let out a small laugh.

"Don't blame ya." He said, closing his locker. "So what are you doing today?"

"Probibly just chilling with Sharpay, like usual. since Ryan's always with Gabby and our parents are gone alot, it's usually just her and me."

"Well how about me and Taylor come over and give you guys some company. We can play basketball and Sharpay and Taylor can talk abouy nail polish or whatever it is girls talk about." chad said with a smirk.

"Sounds good, see ya."

"Later." He said as they both left for their next class.

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Troy walked into second period and sat down when Gabriella appeared out of nowhere. "Hey." she said popping up behind him.

"Woah, where did you come from?"

"My mommy's tummy." She said acting cute.

"I mean-nevermind."

"So how's Sharpay?" She asked with concern.

"She's okay. Just a litle shook up, you know." Troy said looking over her shoulder to see the board. Even though Gabrialla was with Ryan, Troy couldn't help but think she still had a thing for him. She was always flirting with him and trying to act all cutesy around him. It kind of annoyed him because not only was it his step-brother's girlfriend, but he usually had his mind on Sharpay. Also, he had gotten over what ever feelings he had had for her a long time ago, and didn' see her in that way at all. He only saw her as a friend.

"I still can't belive Zeke would do that to her."

"Yeah, he's just another loser."

"Yup. So do you know why Ryan isn't here today?"

"Uh..yeah. I told him it was probibly better he did 'cause he'd probibly end up killing Zeke, and I didn't want him getting hurt or in trouble."

"Wow, that's sweet of you Troy." She said being all cutesy again. Troy hated it when she did that, it really just bugged him.

"Well, can you tell Ryan to come over after school? Oh and tell Sharpay that I'll call her." She said as she started walking away.

"Yeah, can do."

"Thanks Troy." And with that she was gone. Troy sighed and began to work.

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When Troy got home from a rough day at school, he was automattically greeted by Sahrpay giving him a bear hug. He was alittle taken a back, but soon began to hug her back tightly.

"What was that for?" He asked smiling as they broke apart.

She just smiled warmly at him. "For being the best brother ever."

The word brother stung him a little. He hated being Sharpay's 'brother'. It wasn't about her, it was about the feelings he had for her. He knew that he could never accually express them because people would see that as 'unnatural' or whatever. He really didn't care, he had feelings for her and he couldn't just shut them out and ignore all of the things he felt towards her. Although she could never acually be his, it didn't hurt to dream right?

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okay, so it's not my best, but I've been taking a long time to write this becasue i've been writing ALOT of other stories. so it's hard to keep track of everything. anyway tell me wat u think about the chapter.