Here's the next chap! Thanks again to all of you who have sent me such great reviews!

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"What is this, it's like the fifth time I've bumped into someone in the past two days!" Maddie mumbled to herself as she tried to pick up some stray papers on the floor.

"Sorry Maddie, it was all my fault." Troy said as he handed a couple papers to the blonde.

Maddie looked up to see Troy, a smile stretched across his tan face.

"It's okay Trevor- I-I mean Troy…" she stuttered back, knowing that she sounded like a complete idiot. Maddie couldn't wait to leave; she had had enough embarrassment for the day.

"Who is this Trevor you are always talking about?" He questioned with interest.

"My ex-boyfriend…we got into a fight about politics and the environment…and we both got really mad and he broke up with me…" Maddie replied tears started to form in her eyes. She missed Trevor so much and it didn't help that Troy looked exactly like him.

"He is crazy, don't worry about him!" the brown-haired teen exclaimed, trying to comfort the sad Boston girl.

"Why is he crazy?" Maddie asked in return while wiping away a stray tear. She was surprised that Troy would judge someone he had never even met.

"Because he broke up with such a great girl…" Troy replied as he helped Maddie up, flashing one of his trademark grins all the while.

Maddie stuffed her papers into her backpack and dusted off clothing. She looked up at Troy and quickly turned her attention to something other than him. Looking around the two noticed that they were the only ones left in the hallway.

"Nice bumping into you…again!" Troy said as he waved goodbye; he turned and sprinted towards his 5th hour class before his Math teacher gave him another detention.

"Bye…" Maddie murmured as she shuffled in the other direction.

A while later, Maddie was in her room in the Evans home, packing her things so she could move in with Gabby and London. Sharpay quietly knocked on her door, waiting for the okay to go in. Maddie in return, stayed silent and continued packing her bags.

"Maddie, I know you're mad at me, but just hear me out. Please don't leave!" Sharpay called from the other side of the door.

Reluctantly, the Boston blonde opened the door and motioned for Sharpay to come in.

"What?" Maddie said bitterly when Sharpay settled herself on the bed.

"Please don't leave, Ryan and I haven't had someone at home in a long time. Not since…" Sharpay trailed off as tears fell down her pale face.

"Since what?" Maddie asked with a little more compassion.

"I don't like to talk about it but…you should know. The reason our parents are never home is because…because…they're…dead." Sharpay wailed as tears flowed freely down her cheeks, smearing her make-up.

"I'm so sorry Sharpay, I didn't know!" Maddie replied as she pulled Sharpay into a comforting hug.

"Please don't talk about it with Ryan, he doesn't like to bring it up…please don't!" She pleaded as Maddie tried to calm her down.

"I promise." Maddie said comfortingly as she let go of Sharpay and looked at her sad face.

Sharpay stood up from the bed and took a tissue from the bedside. She slowly started to wipe away the tears that had left trails down her red face.

"I'll let you get back to packing…" Sharpay said solemnly as she made her way towards the door.

"No, I'll stay here with you and Ryan. You guys need someone with you!" Maddie replied quickly, not wanting to upset the crying blonde.

"Thanks! But please don't tell anyone about my parents, I don't want anyone to take pity on me or anything." Sharpay said trying to conjure up a small smile.

"Okay, I won't." Maddie stated as the twin left her room.

Sharpay exited the room and walked down the hallway towards her room, locking the door as she came in. 'That worked better than I thought it would! Those acting classes totally paid off, she completely bought it! I'm glad mom and dad won't be back from vacation for another two months!' Sharpay told herself as a wicked grin formed upon her face.

She walked towards her bed and bent down, pulling a pink box from underneath. Inside it contained a small book, which looked like a diary. Sharpay opened and took out a pen; scribbling down something in the book.

Phase 1 Trick Maddie into staying by telling sad story about parents

Outcome- She fell for it!

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Okay, I know this was a short chapter, but I wanted to end it with Sharpay writing in her diary about the first part of her plan. I hoped you all liked it and stay tuned to see what else happens with her plan. Also, I was wondering if I should change the rating to T just to be safe? Tell me what ya think! Thanks for reading!