It had been a really long night for Troy. He slept on the couch, since he didn't want to go upstairs and sleep in one of the guest rooms. He didn't see the point since he was already on the couch anyways. The couch wasn't very comfortable, at least the way he was sleeping on it. It just seemed very rough and he kept on tossing and turning all night long. He knew he couldn't go upstairs with Sharpay, she seemed far too happy with the idea of him leaving. He didn't need to see that anymore. He was already hurt enough. He didn't really get enough sleep though since he had to wake up before Sharpay or the kids did. In his lifetime, he had never imagined that he would be waking up at five in the morning to pack his stuff and leave. This was just insane.

"Ugh." He groaned trying to open the drawer.

He tried his best to be quite, trying to not wake Sharpay up. Though, he wasn't doing a very good job since it was still dark and he didn't want to turn the lights on. He did his best empty out his side of the closet and a few of the drawers. After that he gave up. It was way too dark to get anything else. He stood up to take a look at Sharpay. In his mind, he still couldn't believe he was really doing this. And he couldn't believe she was happy that he was doing this.

"Hurry up!" Troy frowned opening his bag.

He tried his best to stuff everything in two bags as he didn't want to carry more than two.

The room was still pitch black. Troy looked over to the bed again to where Sharpay was sleeping ever so peacefully. He learned to accept that she seemed much happier without him and all he wanted was for her to be happy. He never knew making sure someone you loved was happy could put so much pain in you. He tried to not think of this as the end of their relationship, but it was hard knowing that this could be it. He walked over towards the bed and sat beside her. No matter how much Sharpay would end up hating him, he was still going to keep on loving her. Deep down he knew for sure she hated him with passion.

"I'll see you around," He patted her shoulder.

He stood back up and took a deep breath. His only problem now was where in the world he would end up, as for this moment he was off to Chad's place, but he couldn't stay there forever. Taylor would get sick of him right away. She never liked Troy that much and she hated him after he went out with Sharpay and got married to her. Ever since then he and Chad barely hung out because of Taylor forbidding him to hang out at Troy's house. They ended up hanging out at restaurants for little dinners or something. Just them two guys. Daniel was also good friends with Chad's oldest son, Cameron. They were both on the same basketball team, that gave Chad and Troy time to talk too while watching the game. Troy got the idea that Sharpay probably got suspicious with him since he was always out with Chad, but that didn't give her the rights to accuse him of cheating on her. He just wanted to hang out with his best friend like old times. But right now, he needed to go say bye to Daniel and Madeline.

Troy didn't want to be too far away from the kids. He still wanted to keep in touch with them and watch them grow up. Gladly, he wasn't going to be the one explaining to the kids why he was leaving. Sharpay could do that. Right now, he needed to see the kids before leaving and he had to try and not wake them up. He grabbed his bags and carefully walked out of the bedroom. His bedroom. He closed the door behind him slowly and tiptoed down the hall to Daniel's room. The room was dark and quiet. Troy could barely see anything! Good thing he memorized the room and knew where the bed stood. He sat by Daniel's body and rubbed his hair trying to be careful. Daniel slowly moved to his side and opened his eyes.

"Hey," Troy whispered.

He had failed the trying not to wake Daniel up part.

"Dad?" Daniel sat up in a sleepy manner.

"Go back to bed, buddy," Troy spoke trying not to sound disappointed.

Though he could feel himself start to tear up thinking he wouldn't be seeing his son or daughter every day now.

"What's up?" Daniel spoke with a yawn.

"I'll see you around," Troy stood up, but not before shaking Daniel's hair.

Daniel yawned and nodded. His brain wasn't in full motion yet so he didn't say much.

"Keep practicing, okay? You'll end up in the NBA, buddy," Troy gave him a pat on the head before walking out of the bedroom.

He took one last look at Daniel's room before closing the door quietly. He knew he would be back sometime, he just didn't know when though. This was just a break from Sharpay—that was it. He figured it might make her believe him more. He knew he was telling the truth and he needed Sharpay to believe that. One day he could see that she would be screaming sorry to him for not believing him after all these times. Just one day she would. She could even go talk to Gabriella and she'd tell her the same thing he'd been telling her. Only she wouldn't go talk to Gabriella at all, she wasn't too fond of Gabriella and the last thing she would do is to be in the same room as her.

Troy made his way across the hall to Madeline's room. He pushed the slightly opened door and walked in. He looked around the room with lights circling the walls shaped like stars. The room was glowing brightly. Troy walked over to where Madeline was lying, cuddling with her teddy bear. He smiled at the scenery and placed a kiss on her forehead. He felt bad that he hadn't been around with her much and that was one thing Sharpay was right about. But he still loved the little girl and he tried his best to spend time with her, only she was more into the things Sharpay liked. It was mainly Sharpay taking her to dances and all the girlie things Madeline liked, while Troy did guy stuff with Daniel. To him it seemed perfectly fine as long as he read and tuck Madeline in for bed, in which he hadn't done for a very long time now.

Madeline opened her eyes feeling the bed move and smiled seeing Troy. Troy smiled back at her and scooted next to her.

"Hi daddy," She stretched reaching out for a hug.

Troy pulled her up for a quick hug and sat her back down. He didn't want to get too attach now that he was leaving. That was really hard though. It didn't make sense that he was walking out like this. He couldn't understand why this had to happen. Why couldn't Sharpay just trust him? Then he wouldn't have to leave and they could have been the happy family they were a few months ago. Strange how fast things can change?

Madeline frowned and sat up on her bed.

"Where you going?" She asked pulling her comforter over her knee.

"Just out. I'll be back." Troy answered with a nod.

"Will you come tonight for my ballet recital?" Madeline asked with a pout.

Troy looked down. He couldn't tell her no. That would crush her. He didn't want to lie either and tell her yes, then not show up. He'd get her hopes up and then bring her back down. Though he could show up tonight and watch her. Sharpay never said anything about stopping him from seeing his kids. After all, Madeline is his daughter.

"I'll see." He answered.

"Okay." Madeline yawned glancing at her window.

"Go back to bed," Troy stood up tucking her back in.

Madeline just smiled and crawled back under her sheets. Troy gave her a kiss on the forehead and walked back towards the door. He let out a sigh and closed the door slightly. The master bedroom door was still closed firmly. He wanted to go check on Sharpay one last time, but he didn't want to wake her up. He had already woken up the kids, who said he wouldn't wake her up now?

Troy made his way towards the door and opened it gently. Sharpay was still in the same position as he had walked out. He closed back the door, not entering it. It was too early and he knew she would yell at him if he woke her up. Without another stop, Troy walked down the stairs. The whole house was dark, with a little light from the sky. It was still cold and misty outside. Troy grabbed his bags and headed for the front door.

"Great." Troy rolled his eyes turning back around to get his car keys, which are upstairs in the bedroom.

He walked up the stairs and made it back to the front of the master bedroom. He let out a groan and walked inside. The lights were on now. Sharpay was now sitting up on the bed staring at the wall blankly. She must have been in a really deep thought since she didn't even hear the door open or Troy walking in. She seemed so concentrated staring at the wall and Troy didn't want to bother her. Only he was curious to find out if she was all right.

"You okay?" Troy asked walking over towards the dresser.

Sharpay turned her head surprised to see Troy. She had thought he was long gone by now. Not long gone since she had heard him walk in the and out of the room and packing his stuff. She wanted to get up and turn the lights on for him that way he could see better, but she didn't want to let him know that she was awake.

"I thought you left." She said in a whisper.

"Left my keys." Troy picked them up and showed her.

She nodded and stood up from her sitting position. To Troy, it almost sounded like as if she was having doubts on letting him go. But he didn't bother to say anything. He walked over towards her and patted her shoulder. She didn't seem to react to it. All she did was nod and stare into space.

"I'll see you around," Troy nudge his head throwing the keys up in the air and catching it with his right hand.

"Yeah." Sharpay crept a small smile across her face.

"The kids might be up," He said.

"Oh." Sharpay mumbled.

"See you," Troy said before walking out of the door and closing it behind him.

Troy stood behind the door for a little bit wondering if she was going to come flying out of the door telling him not to go. After about a minute of waiting he moved away from the door and slowly walked down the stairs. He kept on thinking it wasn't too late for Sharpay to stop him, but she wasn't going to from what he could sense. And now he was off to Chad's house with Taylor giving him rude look everywhere. He could only image that.

Sharpay let out a sigh and stood up to the tall window. She watched as little sprinkles of rain fell upon the glass. Troy's car was in the driveway ready to be driven out. The front door shut and she could see Troy throwing his bags into the car. A single tear rolled down Sharpay's face. Guilt came upon her body as she watched the car drive away.


(Aww…Troy's gone!!!!!!!) Well I don't know if I'll be able to update this week for this story since I don't have the next chapter written yet, but I didn't have anything to do today so I wrote this. I'll try my best to update by next weekend. Until then...please review.