Author's Note: I'm sorry if my stories seem to lack length (in other words, some chapters suck) but I hope that goes away. Enjoy, and have a happy new year!

Chapter Four: Girls Worry

"Sharpay, why did you drag me out to the mall?"

"Because I wanted to talk to you. Can't I do that?"

"Well..of course."

This coversation was held between Sharpay and Haylie while they dined at a resturant that wasn't too far from some of Sharpay's favorite shopping places.

Sharpay could consider Haylie as one of her best friends ever since she and the small girl bonded over at the lodge during Christmas, and while not alot of people think this was such a safe idea, Sharpay thought so.

Besides, Haylie brought out another side of her when noone else could (well besides Zeke of course).

"Why didn't you bring one of your Sharpettes?" Haylie asked, and Sharpay rolled her eyes.

"Haylie, I told you. Your one of my best friends. And I mean it. Otherwise, I wouldn't be sitting with you talking. The Sharpettes are more like groupies than friends, anyways."

Haylie took a drink of her water and she gazed at the girl who was sitting a cross from her.

"Okay. So, what was it you wanted to talk to me about?" Haylie asked.

"Do you know what's going on with Zeke?" Sharpay asked.

"No...I don't. Why?"

"Well, I'm just thinking he isn't himself." Sharpay replied.

"I think he seems fine." Haylie stated.

"Really?" Sharpay asked.

"Sharpay, if something was bothering him, he'd talk to one of his friends, like you are with me right now."

"I'm not the one with a problem...I'm just worried." Sharpay stated.

"Don't be worried, Shar. If something's bothering him, I'm sure he'll come and talk to you." Haylie explained.

Sharpay nodded as she listened to her friend.

"Of course."

They finished up their drinks, and paid for the check, and headed out of the resturant to some shopping, and Haylie thought that shopping would help Sharpay take her mind off of Zeke.

But, shopping didn't take Sharpay's mind off of Zeke, and that surprised her: a bit.

After all, Zeke was her boyfriend, and she was worried.

And if Zeke had some type of a problem, he'd talk to Sharpay about it.

Right?