Title: Breaking Free At Last
A/N: Okay, this is my first ever fan fic so… be nice! ) Also, thoughts will be in Italics.
Summary: When Ryan is caught solving a computer problem, Zeke begins to wonder who the quiet boy really is. Then, the jocks get ahold of Ryan's Report Card and a secret is revealed. A competition for a trophy and another prize, which is a big secret, comes to East High. The new girl is Ryan's partner and Ryan and Sharpay compete for the win.
Disclaimer: Sadly, I do not own anything, except for Roxy because I made her up
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Chapter four: Ryan's Smart?Troy and Gabriella signed their names on the paper and stood by the main office. Suddenly, Mrs. Macie stepped out into the hallway. She seemed to be looking for someone.
"Is something wrong, Mrs. Macie?" Taylor asked.
"Oh, I'm just looking for…" The math teacher broke off and smiled at Taylor. "Taylor? Would you mind giving this to Ryan when you see him? I don't have time to find him right now." Mrs. Macie rambled and before Taylor could answer, Mrs. Macie handed her the envelope and raced away.
"What is it?" Chad asked curiously.
"His grades, obviously. I'll go give them to him." Taylor said. She began to walk away but Zeke stopped her. "What is it, Zeke?" she asked.
Zeke was hesitant. "Let me have the envelope, Taylor." Zeke ordered. She said no. Chad looked at Zeke.
"Why do you want his grades?"
"To tell you I'm not lying, he really did fix my computer! Let's just look really quick and se what his grades are. He'll never know!" Zeke pleaded. They all had questioning looks but that soon changed to curiosity. Chad reached for the envelope in Taylor's hands. She clutched it tighter.
"Isn't that an invasion of privacy?" Taylor asked skeptically.
"C'mon, Tay! What he doesn't know won't hurt him." Chad tried convincing her. She closed her eyes and sighed. Then, she handed the envelope to Chad.
HSMHSMHSMHSMHSMHSMHSMHSMHSMChad slowly opened the envelope and carefully pulled out the paper. Chad gasped as he read Ryan's perfect grades. Everyone was shocked. "Ryan has better grades than I do!" Gabriella whispered. The group of friends all had wide-eyed expressions.
"Told you!" Zeke exclaimed. None of them could believe it. Chad opened his mouth to peak but nothing came out. Troy spoke for him.
"Ryan's smart?"
HSMHSMHSMHSMHSMHSMHSMHSMHSMTaylor walked back to where she had last seen Ryan and he was still there, talking to Roxy. Taylor looked at the sweet smile on his face and felt guilty about what had just happened. She so badly wanted to apologize for reading his grades when she remembered what Chad had said, "What he doesn't know won't hurt him." Taylor finally decided not to tell Ryan about seeing his grades.
"Hi, Ryan." Taylor said casually as she approached Ryan. Roxy had walked away. Taylor could see Ryan eyeing the envelope. She turned it in her hands so the name was clear: RYAN EVANS. His eyes widened.
"Why do you have my grades?" Ryan asked, trying not to sound too defensive.
"Mrs. Macie asked me to give this to you. She was too busy to find you herself." Taylor explained carefully. Ryan's gaze moved from the envelope to the girl standing in front of him. Taylor looked into his eyes and almost shuddered. It was that icy, cold stare that Ryan had. Everyone was affected by it. That was the kind of stare that could make a murderer spill his guts to the Police. Though he was kind, Ryan had a frightening way about him. It was the way he would look at you. He would stare deep into your eyes, as if he could see your every thought. One phrase hung in Taylor's mind, "Your eyes are the windows to your soul." She quickly closed her eyes and looked at the floor. Taylor handed the envelope to Ryan and his gaze softened. He clutched the envelope for dear life, though. Ryan still looked suspicious. "You didn't…" He began. Taylor froze, not knowing what to do. She quickly regained her composure and faked a smile.
"Of course not, Ryan! I would never do that!" She exclaimed, hoping she was convincing. Luckily, she was. Ryan smiled.
"I know, Tay. I believe you. I trust you." He said sweetly. Taylor's heart wrenched. Why'd he have to say that? Now, she felt even guiltier. However, Taylor managed to keep face and walked away, her heart heavy with guilt.
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