Authors Note: So, thanks again for the lovely reviews and I know I'm updating totally irregularly, which might not even be a word but whatevs lol, but life has been super busy lately and I'm suddenly very glad that I ma writing this story way in advance or else this wouldn't be updated every few weeks. Thanks again for reading! Reviews please! Oh and a special thanks goes out Lynn, my lovely beta, read her stories they are amazing, she is didyoumissmeofcourseyoudid! Also a shout to my friend Berry, who puts up with the randomness, but she made me that random! And if y'all can't read this authors not without getting confused well, that's ok haha. I tend to ramble.
Disclaimer: The lyrics used in this chapter is Miss Independent by Kelly Clarkson, which is a great song. The second song is Vulnerable but Vanessa Hudgens and it too is awesome!
Enough of my rambling and onto Chapter 4! Can't wait for your reviews!
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Chapter 4: Damn her
Taylor took one look at my outfit and I could see the laughter shaking her shoulders. I glared at her, and silently asked her not to say anything. I felt ridiculous in the outfit Sharpay forced me in. My walk was faltered slightly as I took another step forward in the 4-inch high heels Sharpay made me wear.
"Say nothing McKessie," I muttered to her as we made our way over to the great seats once again.
She giggled quietly, "Let me guess. Sharpay?"
"You know for not knowing her you actually know her." I answered grumpily. I sat down in my regular seat trying to work with my skirt and finally I just gave up and let it ride up on my legs. Who ever thought up mini skirts needed to be shot.
"Y'all didn't exaggerate." Taylor replied as she watched Sharpay make her grand entrance. I begged her to wear some kind of yellow and purple but no, she went with pink and silver. I didn't know what I was going to do with her. At least she had left the boa at home, but her tiara was placed a top her head. Her silver skinny jeans hugged her curves and her pink top was just short enough to show her tanned and toned stomach. I hated her right then again. Damn her for looking hot every damn day.
"We don't exaggerate when it comes to Sharpay," Kelsi commented. She stood next to Taylor and was also watching Sharpay make her grand entrance. "Seriously, this is ridiculous. You would think she was some famous actress walking the red carpet!"
I rolled my eyes in annoyance and yelled, "Sharpay! Get your ass over here!"
She frowned, I had cut her walk of wanna be fame short, but her frown didn't last long. "Coming Ella!" She replied with a fake smile.
Taylor gasped, "Wow. Now I like you all but if Barbie says one thing, I might just kick her ass."
I giggled, "She said the same thing about you. By the way, she thinks your name is Tessa or Tanner. She's not good at names really…"
Taylor glared at her as Sharpay finally made her way over to us, "I don't even know what to say anymore."
"She has that affect on people," Kelsi said.
"I can see why," Taylor muttered, as Sharpay stood infront of us. She tapped her foot impatiently.
"So, where am I sitting?" She asked, her eyes taking in her surroundings.
"Right here Shar," I patted the seat next to me.
She sat down, carefully, and sighed, "So when does this thing start anyways? We have reservations at 10."
I glared at her, she flinched, I had a hell of a glare, "Shar, we are going to stay for the whole game. Now if you don't stop you can go home or the restaurant and we can meet you there later."
She sighed again, "Fine I'll stay. Where is Troy at?"
Taylor laughed, "Do you think that if you just all his name he'll come?"
She eyed Taylor with distaste, "Will he?"
All of us started to laugh. You know sometimes I felt bad for Sharpay. She was so stuck in her own world that she didn't notice everything around her. Maybe she liked it better that way. I think she must've or else she would've been beating on Taylor when she first answered her.
"No, he won't Shar. He's comes out with the team just like everybody else." I told her with little patience.
She huffed, and slumped back into her seat, "So, this game starts soon right?"
I nodded, "Yep, really soon. They should be coming out to warm up in a minute."
I, unlike Sharpay, loved waiting for the games to start, the pre game jitters, hoping that your team will be the victorious, and of course seeing your favorite players warms up, and seeing the team work as one.
She smiled, I looked where she was looking and out they all came. "I think I can wait." She answered a smile still on her face.
Taylor rolled her eyes, and stuck out her hand as she tried to introduce herself, "Hey Sharpay. I'm Taylor."
With a wave of her hand Sharpay barely acknowledged Taylor. "Nice to meet you."
Taylor glared at her, she looked ready to pounce, but Kelsi put a hand on her arm, "She's not worth it Tay. Besides that won't be the only time she dismisses you."
"I can yell at her for you?" I offered quietly.
Taylor shook her head, "Nah, its cool Gabi. I just hope this is the last game she comes to."
"I hope so too," I muttered. I watched Sharpay sit up straighter as she finally saw Troy Bolton come out of their locker room. She watched him with careful eyes, as if wanting him to look at her. He must've felt someone's eyes on him because he turned towards where we were sitting and smiled at us. He looked at Sharpay, took in her appearance, and his eyes were full of interest. I watched him glance my way and he waved at me. I raised my hand and waved, shyly, back. My heart raced nervously in my chest as he looked back over at Sharpay and smirked at her. She just smiled back.
"Oh no she didn't!" Taylor whispered under her breath.
"Tay, its fine. If he wants to be a guy then he can be a guy. I'm fine with it. If he really does like me, then he'll ask me out and not her." I replied softly, keeping my voice low and reassuring. But deep down I was a little hurt. Sure, I had let her go after him and I figured she would anyways but still my heart hurt a little for him smiling at her like that. Ugh, Gabi get a hold of yourself! I thought angrily. You know Sharpay, when she wants something she goes after it no matter what. Just this once I wanted her to at least consider my feelings and not pounce on him right away.
I saw Sharpay watching his gentle running to the hoop and he smirked at her once again.
"Damn her," I muttered.
"What did you say Ella?" Sharpay asked not once taking her eyes off the court.
"Nothing Shar," I replied a little too sweetly.
"Oh. Well, I think I might just really like basketball," She answered totally oblivious to my fakeness. We all groaned inwardly at the thought of her coming again. "We have quiet the view," she said smirking back at Troy.
"Damn her," Was the collective thought that passed through the three of us. I couldn't help but sulk a little bit. She always did that. I perked up slightly when the buzzer sounded marking the start of the game.
Right then and there I decided that I had to go after what I wanted. Let the games begin. I smiled at Taylor and Kelsi who both smirked at me. This game was going to be one for the record books.
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"I'm going to kill her!" I muttered under my breath. Thankfully Troy and Chad were walking to the table ahead of me, Taylor and Kelsi bringing up the rear. Sharpay strutted in front of the boys, I couldn't help but giggle as Chad turned around at us and rolled his eyes. Troy however kept his eyes trained forward on her ass.
"Not if I do it first." Taylor answered quietly. I smiled gratefully at her.
So far this night had been horrible. The only good part was the fact that the Lakers won again. Sharpay and Troy hit it off right away as they came up to us after the game. As much as I hated her, she did have the whole flirting thing down.
We made our way into the karaoke bar and Sharpay showed us to our table, which was of course right in front. She had signed me up for the open mike and I was still reeling.
"No, please let me do it!" Kelsi begged quietly.
We all took our seats, Sharpay next to Troy, me on his other side with Taylor and Chad sitting next to one another and Kelsi at the other side of Sharpay.
I shook my head at Taylor and Kelsi. If someone was going to kill her it would be me. She tricked me into coming here and now she expected me to sing in front of all these people? Nuh uh! Ain't happening.
"I'll kill her myself. She probably wouldn't even notice!" Chad said under his breath although it was loud enough for us to here him.
I heard Sharpay's loud laugh and sighed, "No, she is my friend and maybe she'll get better?"
Taylor snorted, "Yeah right."
I smiled, "She just might surprise you Tay."
"Ella its your turn to sing!" Sharpay called from the opposite side of the table.
"No!" I shook my head defiantly
She smiled kindly at me, "Go on Ella. We are all cheering you on!"
I sulked, "Fine. I guess as might as well and get up there. If I stink you are in trouble Shar."
Kelsi rolled her eyes, "Gabi, you'll be fine. What song are you going to sing?"
I paused, and let a smile spread across my face, "You'll know it."
I walked up onto the stage; she had made me the first one to be called up, and told the DJ which song to put on the small TV's blue screen. He nodded and pushed a few buttons and the familiar tune started to play. Sharpay smiled at me. This song was my theme song during college. I was the girl that didn't need a date to a party, the girl who was fine on her own. Sharpay hated it but I loved it. I was the independent woman. I let my voice ring through the song. Taking a deep breath, I forgot about the people that were staring at me and just let the notes and words flow through me. I opened my mouth and started to sing.
Miss independent
Miss self-sufficient
Miss keep your distance, no
Miss on her own
Miss almost grown
Miss never let a man help her off her throne
So, by keeping her heart protected
Shed never ever feel rejected
Little miss apprehensive
Said ooh, she fell in love
What is the feelin takin over?
Thinkin no one could open the door
Surprise...its time
To feel whats real
What happened to miss independent?
No more the need to be the missus
Goodbye, oh you
Will love, will love this too
Little miss independent walked away
Im so glad I finally feel...
What is the feelin takin over?
Thinkin no one could open the door
Surprise (surprise), its time
To feel (to feel) whats real
What happened to miss independent?
No more the need to be the missus
Goodbye, oh you
Will love, will love this too...
A cheer erupted in the small room and a smile spread across my face. Someone would have to remind me of this feeling whenever I doubted my musical skills. The adrenaline flowing through me, the fact that people were applauding me and the fact that Troy was watching me with his intense gaze was a huge plus for me. I smiled at him, letting the confidence of Kelly Clarkson take over my soul. Take that Sharpay, my mind growled.
"Gabi! That was awesome!" Taylor exclaimed as the cheering in the bar reached deafening levels. Everyone nodded their heads in agreement.
I smiled shyly, "Um, thanks guys."
Sharpay smiled knowingly, "Feeling independent are we Ella?"
I nodded my head, "A little bit Shar."
"Well, that's good." She hurried to turn her attention back on Troy, who's gazed was still fixated on me. I smiled at him and he smirked back. My heart fluttered inside my chest. He finally turned his attention back on Sharpay, who looked like she was about to scream, and we all know that would not have been pretty.
Taylor and Kelsi both rolled their eyes at Sharpay.
"Don't worry about it Gabs," Chad said smiling. "We have an idea."
"We?" I asked, curious and a little worried.
"We," Taylor confirmed.
"Guys, can we just hold out on the planning her destruction?" I asked, my voice pleading.
"You were the one who wanted to go for it," Taylor reminded me.
I sighed, "I know but we will do this fairly. I want to go after him my own way ok? I appreciate the protectiveness, I really do. Sometimes you just have to realize that you get the guy and sometimes you don't."
"Gabs, I get that you want to do this on your own, but I know what Troy likes and I for one can tell you that your friend doesn't have a chance in hell. No offense," Chad finished smiling.
I giggled quietly, letting my eyes drift over to the flirting couple. Now I didn't know Troy very well, but I could tell that he was somewhat uncomfortable. He was watching everything but her. Sharpay was trying her hardest to keep his attention but he was straining away from her, nodding politely along to whatever she was saying.
I smiled at Chad, "You know I think she might be doing my job for me."
They all turned their heads and watched the strange duo with critical eyes and then they all smiled back at me. See, I didn't even do anything and she was already making me job somewhat easier.
"I think you are too right Gabs," Chad answered smirking.
"Uh oh, that's his 'I have a bad idea' face," Taylor said frowning.
Chad chuckled and pulled her close into his body, "No, Tay. It might be a very good idea. But it will only happen in good time."
I couldn't help but feel thankful for Chad, even if I wasn't trying to get Troy my friends were helping with my happiness.
Taylor had a different idea though and said, "Chad stay out of it. I know you like playing cupid but this time just let Gabi do it on her own. "
"No, let him Tay!" I said playfully. "I don't want to do all the work and if I get in good with the best friend, getting the guy is a piece of cake."
Chad grinned, "That's right Tay. Smart girl Gabs."
I grinned, "You know this really sweet of you right?"
He nodded, "Yeah, and you aren't to bad yourself. I don't think you'll have a hard time getting my approval. About time Bolton settled down."
I giggled, "Tay, you got one of the good ones."
She sighed, but smiled, "I know. But I still don't agree with this."
"Oh let him do it Tay. Its about time Gabi had a crush." Kelsi put in smiling.
Chad nodded enthusiastically, "Yeah, let me do it Tay. You won't regret it I promise. Baby, you know I wouldn't do anything to hurt him or her."
Taylor frowned, "Fine. I am not too sure about it but you three have me out voted. Chad, have fun but if either one gets hurt…" she trailed off threateningly.
Chad ignored her though, he was used to her threats by now, and looked at me, "You ready Gabster?"
I giggled at the new nickname but it fit I thought, "Ready Chadster."
"Good, because you have to be patient. I will have to have chitchat with our friend though first. Then we'll go from there."
I laughed, this all sounded ridiculous, but like I have mentioned before he was sweet to try, "Ok Chad. Just tell me when and I'll be ready."
"Really?" Asked Taylor, disbelief clouded her features.
"Well, you know what I mean," I answered. "Right?" I couldn't help but question, just to make sure.
She laughed, "You might want to clear it with Charlie here." She pointed to Chad who was deep in thought already. I had to laugh at her reference to Charlie's Angels. He was the behind the scenes guy, but who knows something might blow up in all of our faces.
"Hey, uh, Chad?" I called quietly, not wanting to alert Sharpay and Troy.
"Hm?" He asked, still deep in thought.
"You know I was kidding about me being ready anytime right?"
He nodded, "Yeah Gabs. I'm not that dumb."
Taylor snorted. Chad glared at her. She just shrugged innocently. They went on to flirt back and forth and I knew the mission would be avoided for now. Maybe that was best though. Give him a few weeks to decide who he wanted and then that would be the right time to go after him. But I couldn't overstep into Sharpay's territory. She would have my head.
As I laid my head onto my pillow later that night I couldn't help but sigh. Everything had been fine. Sharpay was on her best behavior and she kept Troy's attention all night. Sure, that wasn't all that great but it gave me a chance to get to know Taylor and Chad more. She had even asked us to come to their wedding later in the year. Kelsi and I even helped her plan some of the more little details. I found it very funny that she was very smart and organized and yet she had yet to figure out a date. She and Chad were too cute though. Even though they bickered nonstop you could tell from their endearing looks that they truly were in love. I wanted that. Just like every other girl in America but hey, call me everybody, I just knew that one day I wanted what they had no matter what.
I closed my eyes and let myself dream of my perfect man. He looked a lot like Bolton, but he was my only reference for right now.
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I woke up the next morning to someone padding around the apartment. I looked at my clock and it read 8 am. Ugh, it had to be Sharpay. She was such an early riser and since they didn't film on Sundays, that didn't change. I tried to snuggle deeper into my covers but the smell of coffee woke me up further. Damn her for knowing my weakness for coffee and the fact that I needed it every morning to actually wake up.
I walked quietly into the kitchen, and Sharpay sat at the island her script in her hand her mouth moving with the words.
"Hey," I greeted quietly.
She held up her finger to silence me for a minute. I smiled, she was in the zone and no one messes with her in the zone. I walked over to the coffee maker and poured myself a very large cup of coffee and sat down next to Sharpay at the island. I turned on my computer and checked my email. There was a message from my mom and some forward from Ryan, I deleted the forward and waited to read the message from my mom. She would want a lengthy reply and I wasn't in the mood to write to her about my boring life.
"Hey El," Sharpay finally said, she put down her script and took a sip of her tea.
I smiled at her, "Memorizing again?"
She nodded briefly, "Yeah, we are going through a whole new scene tomorrow and I want to be prepared."
"Oh, well that sounds fun." I muttered. She had already gone back to reading her script to even notice me speaking.
"Hey Ella, what did you think of me and Troy last night?" She asked out of the blue.
I furrowed my brow, "What do you mean?"
"Do you think that Troy and I hit it off last night?" She asked again rolling her eyes.
I paused; see I could make this work for me, "I don't know. He didn't really seem to interested to be perfectly honest," that's what I wanted to say but my mouth worked first.
So instead I said this, "I don't know Shar. You really like him don't you?"
She shrugged, "I don't know Ella. He was totally into me though."
I hid my giggles, "Sure Shar."
My cell phone alerting me that I had a text interrupted us. I sighed and picked up my IPhone off the table. I smiled at the message. It was from Taylor and it read, "Chad is driving me insane. You want to hang out later?"
I sent one back instantly, "Sure. Although Kelsi is coming over later and Sharpay is still here…unless you can be here by 10 then we can go and get some late breakfast together?" I hit send and smiled. Taylor was too cute and all of us were becoming fast friends.
My phone went off again, "Sure, that works. Chad is getting together with Troy this afternoon and Chad wants me to invite you. Zeke and Jason are coming too, go ahead and invite Kels if you want! See you soon!"
My heart thumped nervously. What would I tell Sharpay? Uh-oh.
"Who are you texting El?" Sharpay asked curiously. She reached for my phone but I put into my pajama pants pocket out of her reach.
"Just Taylor. We are going to a late breakfast then come back here and Kelsi is coming over to finish up some songs." I answered, somewhat truthfully.
"Oh," she sighed. "Guess I'm going to have to go to the park then. I will need some peace and quiet. I need to get this scene right."
I frowned; she always made me feel like I was a bad roommate, "You don't have to leave Shar. I'm sure Kelsi and I can go over to hers and write there…"
Sharpay shook her head in disagreement, "Nah, its ok Ella. The park is a welcoming thought."
I smiled and leaned over and gave her a one handed hug, my other arm still holding my coffee cup, and said "Thanks Shar. I'm going to get a shower. Let me know when you leave ok? I probably won't be here when you get back either."
"Why?"
I had said too much, I mentally cursed myself, "I was hoping to go to the gym today too and Taylor wanted to hang out at her place too."
"Oh," she replied skeptically.
I walked away and got ready for my day. Grabbing a pair of jeans, and a tank top I made my way into my bathroom. Once I was in my bathroom, I sighed. I had never lied to Sharpay before. I wasn't really lying I was just leveling the playing field…well sort of. I groaned. Get out of your head, I demanded myself. I was just going to hang out with some friends. It was nothing else. You just keep telling yourself that, a small voice in my head answered.
I got out of the shower and leaned my head out of bathroom listening for Sharpay's heels clicking on the floor or her calming music that gave me a headache. I heard nothing. I huffed. She didn't have to leave right then and there. Oh well. I could catch up on my much-needed alone time.
My phone went off again as I made my way into the kitchen for my second cup off coffee that morning. I looked at the text and smiled.
"Hey G! Taylor texted me and she is picking me up for breakfast. See you in like an hour. You ready for this afternoon with Troy?" I could hear the teasing in her voice.
I sent one back, "Sounds good Kels. I'll be fine for this afternoon. We're just hanging out. See you later." I pressed the send button and sat on the couch and sighed. Today would be good for me, I thought. I glanced at the coffee table and noticed a note sitting there. It was on a pretty light pink paper, with Sharpay's elegant scrawl covering it. Her signature was the largest thing on the tiny note.
It read, "Have fun today Gabs. Tell everyone I said hi. Especially Troy."
I couldn't help but laugh, of course she knew I was lying. We never lied to one another and I wasn't the actress either.
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"She really left you a note saying that?" Taylor asked laughing.
I nodded, "Yep, she knew I was lying."
"Well, you aren't very good at it," Kelsi added.
I glared, "I know Kels. Thank you very much. I just…feel bad now I guess. I made her get out of the house just so I can hang with you guys."
"Gabi, you aren't a bad person for wanting some time away from her. I know if she was my friend I would welcome alone time." Taylor said seriously.
I sighed, "She's my best friend though Tay."
"A good friendship is when both people are able to survive without the other. You are always worrying about her feelings. What about your feelings Gabi?" Taylor asked me as she sat down on the couch with me. She looked at me in a caring way. I couldn't help but sigh. She was right. I always thought about others before me but that was who I was.
"You are right Tay, but that's not how I work." I answered quietly.
"We are getting no where." Taylor stated. Her shoulder slumped against the couch.
"There's really no good way to argue with Gabi." Kelsi said lightly.
"Can we just get back to work?" I asked my frustration leaking into my tone.
We were sitting in my apartment, after breakfast, getting ready to work. I had told them both about the note she had left me and Taylor was quick to judge. I didn't want to create rift between us because I really like Taylor but she didn't know me and Kelsi was right. There was no good way to argue with me about Sharpay. I had to do it a lot when we were younger; there just wasn't a good way to explain her as my best friend. We just were and people just didn't get it.
I propped my computer onto my lap and opened up yet another song I had finished. I read the words silently and the whole room went quiet. I groaned loudly.
"I'm sorry Tay. I just have had to explain myself one too many times about being her friend. Is it so hard for people to just accept the fact that we are friends?"
"I get it Gabi, I do. People looked at me strangely when I introduced Chad as my boyfriend. We just were together and I knew in my heart that he could be the love of my life and he was." Taylor replied smiling at me.
I couldn't help but grin, rift averted, "But you two are too cute. I love that you get it…its not always the easiest thing to explain."
She laughed, "We can be cute, when he's not being a total dumb ass. You don't have to explain it to me Gabi. I get that she's your friend. But do you have to be so selfish when it comes to your heart?"
I paused for a minute. She was right though. I wanted to follow my heart and yet there was Sharpay, her attitude and pink self, in my way. I wasn't blaming her I was just confused and frustrated.
"You know you're right Tay," I said, letting my fingers hit the keys and I finished the lyrics to my song.
"I tend to be," she giggled.
I laughed and handed my computer to Kelsi, "What do you think?"
Her light eyes skimmed the screen, and her mouth moved along with the words, in tempo of course.
Her face broke out in a grin, "Its awesome Gabs! Seriously I can't see how you can doubt yourself!"
"She's right Gabi. Your voice is like 200 percent better than Paige's." Taylor commented, our talk of Sharpay over and forgotten.
"She's right Gabi." She handed the computer over to Taylor, "Read that! Tell me she's not gifted with words!"
I watched nervously as Taylor's eyes went over the words. Her face stayed blank though. Stupid not showing any emotion robot was what she was.
As she set the computer down back in my lap and her face was still blank. I felt my heart rate nervously.
"Sing," she bluntly ordered.
"Ok?" I questioned. I let myself feel the rhythm I had planned in my head and let the melodic notes fly out of me.
When I think about you and me
I get a little weak in the knees
I feel the flutter of a butterfly
Sometimes I can hardly breathe
So baby... (Baby)
Hold me now (Hold me, Hold me now)
I can't tell if I am lost or found ('Cause I'm living in a dream and I don't want to wakeup, wake up)
And I don't know how to let you in (Don't know, Don't know)
Or let you go, I'm so vulnerable
Hold me now (Hold me)
Please baby don't let me go ('Cause I'm living in a dream and I don't want to wakeup)
I know for sure that you're the cure
(Coming down with a case of 'I love you more', I don't want to be vulnerable)
When it comes to this book of us
I think it's time now to turn the page
But I don't want to say I love you first
But my heart it can't hardly wait
So baby... (Baby)
Hold me now (Hold me, Hold me now)
I can't tell if I am lost or found ('Cause I'm living in a dream and I don't want to wakeup, wakeup)
And I don't know how to let you in (Don't know, Don't know)
Or let you go, I'm so vulnerable
Hold me now (Hold me)
Please baby don't let me go ('Cause I'm living in a dream and I don't want to wakeup)
I know for sure that you're the cure
(Coming down with a case of 'I love you more', I don't want to be vulnerable)
I don't want to see you hurt
Don't you worry baby girl
Take my hand, understand I'm afraid
To tell you the very worst that you want to hear me say (Wake up)
When you say it here tonight
Will you mean it for life
Will you tell me everything that your heart is really feeling for me?
So I, (So I)
Won't be...
(Vulnerable)
('Cause I'm living in a dream and I don't want to wakeup, wake up)
And I don't know how to let you in (Don't know, Don't know)
Or let you go, I'm so vulnerable
Hold me now (Hold me)
Please baby don't let me go ('Cause I'm living in a dream and I don't want to wakeup)
I know for sure that you're the cure
(Coming down with a case of 'I love you more', I don't want to be vulnerable)
I let the last note hang in the air and turned to my audience. My heart still fluttering inside of me nervously and excitedly. I watched in amazement as they both erupted into cheers and applause.
"Gabi that song was awesome! You have to take it into Columbia and demand that they listen!" Taylor exclaimed, her tone full of honesty.
I blushed furiously, "I don't know…"
Kelsi shook her head, "Don't you dare finish that thought woman! Take her advice! Please, listen to someone!"
I shrugged my shoulder, in defeat, "I'll think about it. Aren't we supposed to go over to your place now?"
Taylor sighed, she saw right through my poor attempt at getting the spotlight off of me, "No, we're going to Troy's house."
"What?" I squeaked. "We were going to yours I thought!"
"No need to freak Gabi, its not like you like him remember?" Taylor smirked at me.
I groaned, "So, that's coming back to haunt me now huh?"
She nodded, "Go get changed and then we'll go."
I pouted, "But Tay!"
She glared at me, "No buts. If you aren't going to take that demo to Columbia we are going to make you pretty for Troy. I know he'll listen to me about your talent."
"What did you do Tay?" I asked suddenly a bundle of nerves.
"I just arranged for you to sing for us at the get together today," she answered smiling at Kelsi.
"You knew about this?" I asked horror stricken.
"Duh! Who do you think gave her one of your other completed songs and the music that went with it?" Kelsi said giggling.
"Ok, ok. You win. I'll take it into Columbia." I promised.
Taylor shook her head, "Nope, not falling for that Gabi. You are going to sing for us and then we will take you in tomorrow to Steven and you will play one of your songs for him."
"How did this all happen?" I asked totally clueless. They had to have been planning this for a while now.
"I know people," Kelsi answered darkly.
I sighed, "Fine. I'm going to go get ready. You all are evil!"
"We know." They said together.
I couldn't help but smile. They really did care about me. They had a weird way of showing it but I knew they did it for my own good. Sometimes people just a needed a push, or three, in the right direction. Damn then both for knowing exactly where to push.
