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'And remember, we're just friends.' Gabriella said for the sixth time.
'I know. If it bothered Troy he wouldn't suggest it.' Ryan parked the car and turned to her. 'Now, just relax, and have a great time.'
'I'll try.' Gabriella mumbled as she stepped out of the car.
Ryan rolled his eyes.
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The hall was filled with dancing couples, drinking punch or yelling stuff at each other. Ryan and Gabriella tried to make their way over to Taylor and Kelsi. Taylow waved at them. 'Hi Gabby, hi Ry!' She smiled, and pushed Chad away of his basketballbuddies. 'I didn't know you two were going together!' She exclaimed.
'Oh, we didn't know either. Well, until today, actually. We're just going as friends.' Ryan said.
Taylor looked at Gabriella. Gabriella just nodded.
'What are you guys waiting for! The music plays! Show some moves!' Taylor wanted to push them on the dancefloor.
'Well...er...maybe...we don't know..really?' Ryan and Gabriella stuttered uncomfortably.
'Come on! Don't be silly! We're over here watching!' Taylor said.
Finally, Ryan and Gabriella got on the dancefloor.
Chad filled his glass with punch. 'Do you really think this is a good idea?'
Taylor shrugged. 'C'mon. He's gay. What can possibly go wrong?'
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Ryan looked at Gabriella. She laughed, while dancing. 'I didn't know you could dance this good!'
Ryan wasn't really at his smartest moment then. 'Me neither!' He answered, which made Gabriella laugh even more. Suddenly, the music stopped and the dj played slow music.
They stood there, unsure of what to do. 'I think we should go back.' Ryan suggested. Gabriella nodded. Gabriella looked at Taylor. Taylor was dancing with Chad. Kelsi wasn't free either. She was dancing with Jason. 'Come on. We'll drink some punch.' They pushed thei r way through.
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'Here.' Ryan handed her some punch. He took a sip out of his own.
Gabriella thought. 'You know, Ryan?'
'What?'
'I never thought I'd like you.'
'What?' He almost choked in his punch.
'Not, like-like. Just as friends.' Gabriella corrected.
Ryan sighed in relief. 'Oh, great. I thought like as more than friends. I mean that would be just...er...' He couldn't find the words.
'Awkward?'
'Yep, exactly. Awkward. What were you saying?'
'Uh..oh, yeah. I mean, you were kinda Sharpay's poodle and did everything she wanted. I'm glad you're finally...opening up and stuff.' She took another sip.
Ryan didn't know what to say to that. 'Oh. Great.'
'I mean it's a good thing. We're friends now.'
'Sure.'
They just stared in space for a while. Ryan smiled at her. 'Well I like that you like me.'
Gabriella giggled. 'I also like that I like you. When I got to know the good side of you, I actually thought I liked you more than friends, but I was wrong. Besides, that would be asking for trouble when you're gay.'
Ryan smiled, but then he realized what she just said. 'What? Excuse me?'
'What?' Gabriella asked.
'You think I'm gay?'
'Not me. Everyone does. Troy, Chad, Taylor, Kelsi, the whole school.'
'WHAT?!' Ryan yelled, almost dropping his drink. He ran to the dj and grabbed his mike.
'Hey, what are you doing?!' The dj asked angry.
'Hey, there's the sissy again!' Some guys yelled. 'Sissy! Sissy! Sissy!' The whole school started. Ryan's face redened.
'I'M NOT GAY!' He yelled suddenly. It was quiet. 'I don't know who told everyone. And I don't even know why you're all so stupid enough to believe. All I know is that I'm not. I'm not gay.'
'How can you be so sure?' A skater dude asked, followed by some 'yeah's.
Ryan thought. 'I'm actually in love with someone.'
'WHO?!' They all asked.
'With...with...' Ryan dropped the mike. 'None of your bussiness!' He yelled. He walked off the stage and walked to his car. Gabriella followed him.
'Sorry! Ryan!' She yelled.
Ryan turned to her. 'Why. It's not your fault.' He said in monotone.
'Is it someone we know?' Gabriella asked, before she stepped in.
'What do you mean?'
'Are you in love with someone we know?'
Ryan didn't answer. 'Look. There are a lot of thing I want to say to you now. But for now it's better not to say anything.' He started the car.
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