Author's Note: Hey guys! Sorry I haven't updated this story in like forever. The school year has just taken such a toll on me. I've been so busy; I haven't had time for anything else. But I figure I can make time for my fans. I know how much you guys love this story. So, here's chapter 6. Now there's no drama in this chapter. It's more of a revelation-like chapter. I hope you like it!

Disclaimer: I do not own HSM.

Chapter 6- Is This Love?

Troy's POV

Wow. I can't believe it. It was Ryan all this time. And he was hiding it from me. I need to call Chad. I picked up the phone and dialed his number. He picked up on the third ring.

"What up, Troy."

"Hey, Chad. Where you at?"

"At home. Chillin'," he said. "You alright, man? You sound a bit... nervous."

"Who? Me? Nah." I said. Yeah right. My heart was beating a mile a minute, and I was sweating my ass off. "Hey, Chad. You mind if I ask you a couple of questions?"

"Dude, you're my best friend. You can ask me anything."

"How did you know you were in love with Taylor?"

"Well, I was really blind to it all at first. It's the way she makes me feel when she walks into the room. The way she brightens up my day when she smiles at me. How when we kiss, it feels as if the world stops." he said softly. "But if you tell the team I said this, I really will kill you." he said in his serious, yet humorous tone. That's the Chad I know.

"Don't worry. What you said stays between us."

"What's this all about man?"

"Chad, would you still be my friend if I were... gay?"

"Whoah. Dude. Where's this coming from?"

"It's a long story."

"Man, if it's that serious, then we shouldn't be talking about this over the phone."

"Well, where do you suppose we meet?"

"I am hungry. So I guess we can discuss your dilemna over a large pepperoni pizza at

Gino's? My treat."

"Sure, dude. I'll meet you there in half an hour."

"Alright man. Later."

"Later."

Ryan's POV

I can't believe this. Me and Troy? Tell me this isn't happening. Tell me that this is a dream. Please, somebody wake me up and snap me back to reality. Oh who the hell am I kidding?!? If this is a dream, I do not want to wake up. I sigh. Troy is so cute and so perfect. He could have any girl he wants. So why would he want me?

Just as I'm deep in thought, Sharpay comes bursting through my bedroom door.

"What the hell is going on between you and Troy Bolton?!?!"

"Excuse me. I have no idea what you're talking about."

"Oh please! Don't give me that innocent act. That's my move." she says. "Seriously, Ryan. What's going on?"

"Nothing. We're just friends."

"Really? Because you're spending almost all of your spare time with him. It's as if you two are twins. Ryan, are you telling me the truth? There's nothing going on between you two?"

Oh man. I couldn't lie to Sharpay. She's my sister. I look her in the eye. "Well..."

"AH-HA!" she yelled with excitement, as she jumped on my bed next to me. "I knew it! Spill, Ryan! And don't leave anything out."

Oh man! What did I get myself into? It's going to be a long evening.

Troy's POV

I take a deep breath and look at Chad. He seems... shocked. Why shouldn't he be? For the past hour or so, I've been explaining everything that's happened between me and Ryan and how I feel about him. This silence is unbearable. I can't take it anymore. I mean, we are in a pizza place. People might start staring.

"Chad, man. Please say something?"

"Wow, man. It's just...wow."

"I know."

"But, dude. No matter what, we'll always be boys for life. You know that, right?"

"Thanks, man. I just didn't know if you'd be okay with this."

"Naw, man, I'm cool. But how you feel is what's really important. By the way, how do you feel?"

"I think I'm falling in love with him, man."

"Then, I think you know what you have to do."

I nod. I know exactly what I have to do.

Next Morning (Ryan's POV)

Wow. I'm surprised I got any sleep last night. Sharpay and I talked for hours. Just as I'm getting ready for church, I hear a sudden noise behind me. I turn around to see Troy standing right near my bed.

"Troy. How did you get in my bedroom?"

"Oh, trust me it wasn't easy. Getting into your backyard, climbing up to your balcony,... but that's not why I'm here." he says. "Ryan, I have these strong feelings for you. And right now, they're really confusing me."

"Oh, Troy. Listen, I'm not trying to make things complicated for you."

"And you're not. Ryan eventhough I'm puzzled by my feelings, I do know one thing for sure." he says, taking my hands. "I want to be with you."

Oh my god. Did he just say that? "Oh...wow. Troy, that's just... ummm...wow. I feel the same way about you."

"Well, in that case, Ryan will you be my boyfriend?"

I leaned in and kissed him."That's a yes." I say when I pulled back.

Author's Note: So, Ryan and Troy are officially a couple. But the story is definetly not over. How will the school take finding out that their own golden boy is gay? How will Gabriella handle the news? I can tell you one thing, it won't be pretty. Now you know what you have to do. Click that purple button to find out what happens!

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