Disclaimer: is this really even necessary anymore?

Rating: T

Pairings: Ryella, Troypay. and everyone is like in love with Gabriellla so i guess Chadella and Troyella as well.

A/N: hey guys, sorry for the long wait! i've been so busy with school i've barely had time to do anything. but the new chapter is finally up! its going to be basically Troypay. so yeah, have fun!

East Northumberland High

Chapter 3

Troy was picking up the books he clumsily knocked over. I guess that's what I get for not paying attention, He thought. Everyone had left the room, but his assumption was false. He heard someone set their books down.

"Need any help?" Came a voice from behind him. He turned around and looked up. It was Sharpay.

"Yeah, thanks." He smiled. She knelt down beside him and picked up a few papers.

"I figured I could return the favor." She smiled and over at him with her big brown eyes. He lost himself for a moment.

"Yea- yeah. I guess neither of us are having too much luck keeping our books off the ground today." She giggled. She has a cute laugh. He looked over at her again, her hair was pulled back with a few loose hairs dangling perfectly over her cheeks as she picked up the rest of his papers. She handed them to him, and as he took it, he made sure their fingers touched. Sharpay's face began to turn red.

"Hey, I didn't shock you this time." She smiled weakly. Troy chuckled, Oh, but you did.

"Yeah. Well I guess I better be getting to my next class, don't wanna be late or anything." Neither noticed the slight frown on the other's face.

"Yeah. Me either."

"So, I guess I'll see you around then." Sharpay's face brightened.

"Yeah! Definitely!" She shuffled out of the room before flashing him one last smile. Troy stared through the doorway she had just passed through for a few moments, the memory of her smile lingering. He had this odd feeling dwelling in the pit of his stomach. He had been trying for so long to control it, but he knew it was no use. He really liked her. A lot.

He had for a while, but he never really talked to her that much. Why would she want to talk to me? All I do is drop stuff and get ignored by people. With a brother like hers she could have any guy in the school. Why would she pick a dork like me? Today was probably the most he has ever spoke to her in one time span, he enjoyed it though. He finally walked out of the room, a sparkling smile spread across his face.

He stopped at his locker, and walked down the halls to his next class. He felt a hand gently tap him on the shoulder. He turned around and his legs almost gave out. Behind him was Gabriella Montez. Troy nervously ran his fingers through his hair.

"Uhh.. h-hey." He said.

"Hey yourself." She said, looking him up and down, "You wouldn't happen to know where the library is would you?" She placed a finger on his shoulder and ran it down his arm.

"I.. uhmm... do i? Uhhh yeah! Sure." He heard a few people laughed as they passed and his face turned beat red.

"Well, would you mind taking me? I have free period there next." She asked. Troy didn't think his heart could beat any faster than it was. With one more motion, he thought it would pop out of his chest.

"Me too. So, yeah. Follow me." He managed to speak without the foolish stuttering and internally praised himself. He began walked and she followed behind him, slowly making her way to his side, linking her arm in his. She looked up and smiled. He smiled, probably too big of a smile, back. As he walked, he felt all eyes on him, well, them. One particular pair of blue eyes was burning a whole right through him. Those of Ryan Evans.

Ryan watched enviously as Troy walked past him, head down, avoiding the eyes. Gabriella turned her head towards Ryan as they passed. She lifted her hand and wiggled her fingers in a flirtatious manner before quickly turning back around. She felt his eyes explore her body and she smiled to herself.

Ryan stared, a million thoughts circling in his mind. For once, all of the attention East High could possibly produce was not one him, but someone even he couldn't take his eyes off of. Although he would never admit it, deep down inside him, he almost... enjoyed it. At least he thought he did till Taylor and Kelsi ran up.

"Hey Ryan." Taylor said, taking hold of his hand. Kelsi put her arm around his waist. He shook off all prior feelings he had been experiencing a few moments ago.

"Hey girls." He said, his stare still lingering. They looked down the hall and saw Troy and Gabriella turn the corner and made disgusted faces.

"Ugh. That girl has got to get some fashion sense." Kelsi said.

"Seriously." Taylor agreed. "She isn't even like, pretty. I don't know why everyone keeps looking at her and not you Ryan." Ryan rolled his eyes, but neither girl noticed. Because she is beautiful, thats why.

Troy was sitting in the Library, quite uncomfortably. Gabriella was next to him, continuously reaching over him to get a piece of paper, pencil, whatever she could think of next. Every time, more sexually, revealing more and more cleavage. Every time he glanced over at her, she was already looking at him, smiling. Troy couldn't help but feel nervous around her, although he wasn't sure why. He really liked Sharpay, but being around this new girl made him melt inside. He couldn't control it.

"So. What do you do around here?" Gabriella asked, leaning towards him.

"Uhhh. Nothing really." He said.

"Oh come on, you must do something." She said, trying to pull more information out of him.

"Nope." He said, blankly. He was trying to stay focused on liking Sharpay, which became a lot easier when she walked into the library. Troy's eyes shot up at her as Gabriella leaned over him again. She gave Sharpay an intimidating smile. Troy almost thought he saw a frown on Sharpay's face. I must be imagining things. Why would she be upset?
He blew it off and scooted over a bit, creating the much needed space between Troy and Gabriella. She huffed and crossed her arms. The fact that someone was actually not falling all over her was blowing her mind. Although she would never admit it to anyone, it actually felt kind of... nice.

Sharpay was spread out on her bed, staring up at the ceiling. Her mind went back to memories of the day as they played over in her mind. Being a major klutz, talking to Troy, the new girl, feeling as if she redeemed herself when Troy dropped his books as well, talking to him again, and the new girl again in the library. Wow, repetitive much? She thought. As her mind began to analyze everything that happened that day, she took out her journal and began to write.
So, there it is, the update. I hope you all liked it, it was a tad boring, but i had to update. Review and let me know what you think, and happy holidays guys! x3