East High: Senior Year 2009
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Troy was in the cafeteria, food tray pushed to the side, arms folded on the table, head down on his arms, staring straight in front. From the corner of his right eye, he could spot Sharpay and Ryan having it out. Actually, Sharpay was yelling at him, and Ryan tried to get a word in. He left her, descending the stairs, she followed close behind. He had said something that stopped her. He met up with Gabriella, and they hugged then sat at a table. Troy let out a big sigh that turned into a groan that turned into a growl. That's the lost thing he wanted to see.
Yet still on the stairs was Sharpay. Now she was conversing with Zeke. He looked so happy and excited. Troy assumed he was asking her to homecoming. Zeke was also one of the main players on the football team.
Troy turned his head to see them completely. Sharpay smiled?! He lifted his head. There goes fifty bucks down the drain, he thought. Sharpay finished descending the stairs. He and Zeke caught each other's eyes. Zeke shot him a two thumbs up with a cheesy grin. Troy smiled and gave him thumbs up.
Chad sat next to him, basketball in tote. "Hey, man, you alright?"
He nodded. "Yeah, man, I'm alright. But I don't think you will though," he clapped a hand on his shoulder.
"Why you say that?"
"Zeke asked Sharpay to homecoming."
"So…"
"So..Sharpay and yes."
"What the hell?! Chad jumped up. "No! I refuse to give Zeke Baylor fifty dollars for going to homecoming with that…Sharpay Evans!"
Troy looked up at him. "Well, I guess you're SOL, huh?"
"No," he pointed at him. "No. I'm not. So I need you to do me a favor."
"And this favor requires…?"
"You talking to Sharpay and stopping her from going with Zeke."
"That's cheating, Chad."
"So the hell what?! Just do it for me. Please."
Troy smiled. "I'll do it for a fee."
"Damn…" he groaned. "Name your price."
"I want fifty."
"Half."
"Deal." They shook hands firmly.
"So when are you gonna start?"
"Whenever I feel like it," he smirked.
"Man, you get on my nerves sometimes," Chad pushed him playfully.
Troy chuckled and nodded. "I know."
