A/N: The truth is finally going to be revealed! Yay. Haha. Read and review please. I want to hear reactions on what's going to happen here.

Okay, wait—how can time fly by so fast?

Blinking at the kitchen window, Kelsi chewed on her lower lip before looking back at the plates that she had insisted on washing. Chores gave Kelsi time to be quiet and to think more about thinks she needed to mull on and something like what to say to Ryan really needs to be thought over probably twice or more. Kelsi felt the running water cool her senses; she needed it because she's been so restless all afternoon. Everything can surprise her. "Kelsi?"

Clang!

"Oh dear! Oh dear! I'm so sorry mom." Kelsi looked down at the sink and gave a very frustrated glance at the two broken plates now in front of her. Her mother laid a hand on her shoulder and gave her a pat, "I'm really sorry mom, I'm just—"

Their eyes met, "Don't pressure yourself too much, dear." Her mother held Kelsi's hands and washed the soap suds from them, "You should get some rest. I can see you've been thinking so hard all day. I shouldn't have let you watch that movie with Gabriella." This was one thing that proved they were mother and daughter. Alice Nielsen may not be as shy as her daughter was but she's almost as thoughtful and sensitive as Kelsi was. If Mrs. Nielsen didn't show it often, well—if she did, she was afraid she'd break into tears.

"Thanks mom." Kelsi managed to work out a small appreciative smile before turning around and leaving the kitchen. She was sluggish as she ascended on the stairs, still thinking. How can I tell Ryan? Should I call him? No. That would make me very nervous. IM? Maybe. I don't know. The girl thought as she opened her bedroom door, letting out a sigh as she entered her own sanctuary. What about in person? But then I'd have to wait until tomorrow.

jazz_square_ry: hey kels. You're early. ^ ^

littleplaymaker_18: ooh, yeah. I guess. Haha.

jazz_square_ry: y'know what? Gerard said he just noticed you look real pretty.

Her eyebrows shot up, "So what?" The girl was already nervous, and this is just with typing. What if she chose to tell him in person? Kelsi would've been blushing insanely and stuttering every word. And she wouldn't have fooled Ryan with her smile; Kelsi was never a good actress. Sure, she can act but only when the emotions are not that intense. Maybe in those times that her real emotions showed, she just got lucky that Ryan wasn't paying attention. The brunette reached out for a pillow from her bed and hugged it close while thinking of a reply.

Although she didn't need to, it came naturally.

littleplaymaker_18: ugh.

jazz_square_ry: What's wrong? I think he even likes you.

Can one person be so insensitive? Kelsi buried her face in her pillow and groaned in frustration.

jazz_square_ry: you two will look so cute. . . haha.

littleplaymaker_18: I doubt it.

jazz_square_ry: y? don't you like him?

littleplaymaker_18: not really. I like someone else…

There! She typed it in! That wasn't so hard was it? Of course not! It's not hard. I haven't said it was him yet. And then, her nerves started taking over her. Kelsi looked at her hands, trembling. And her heart was thumping so fast. But she didn't even know why.

jazz_square_ry: someone else? Who can that be?

jazz_square_ry: Someone I know?

littleplaymaker_18: ^ ^ you know him so well.

jazz_square_ry: troy?

littleplaymaker_18: nope.

And then she began laughing quietly to herself. How can Ryan guess that it was Troy? Seriously. Troy's such a great guy and even if Gabriella isn't his girlfriend, which she was sure wouldn't happen, Kelsi wouldn't feel anything but just plain friendship. And anyway, Troy's not her type. Not that much though. He's very nice to her when everyone wasn't. That counts for Gabriella too. And that's why Kelsi thinks they're a great couple.

jazz_square_ry: zeke?

littleplaymaker_18: zeke? Of course not.

Okay, now Ryan's being ridiculous. Zeke Baylor? He's just her big brother. Well, not literally but you get the point. Maybe Ryan noticed their sudden closeness. Kelsi began to think that she had to do something about that. Zeke, like Troy, was awfully nice to her. Although maybe it's because Zeke noticed Kelsi's crush, that's why they're so close. And now, Kelsi began to think that Sharpay really should start noticing Zeke, he's a great guy.

jazz_square_ry: chad?

littleplaymaker_18: . . . you're being weird, Ry. No, it's not Chad.

Now, he's being weird. How can he tell that it was Chad? There was nothing. Chad constantly called her little person, but it had an affectionate ring to it. Even though Kelsi hated being teased, she just lets Chad go on and on about the name calling. Maybe it was because the tone that he used was different. He wasn't teasing her at all. Well, Taylor's the perfect girl for her. I'm glad they're together together. The brunette thought.

jazz_square_ry: You're teasing me, aren't you?

littleplaymaker_18: no. you know this guy. Trust me. ^ ^

jazz_square_ry: any clues you can give me?

littleplaymaker_18: he's the one I write songs to now.

jazz_square_ry: like what song?

littleplaymaker_18: you know, that song. Um. Like.

littleplaymaker_18: That one song. I can't remember. Lol.

"I really should tell him." Kelsi closed her eyes, pulling on her brown curls. If I tell him now, it'll be all over. It's either he likes me or not. And anyway, maybe he does. Just like what Gabbie said. Inhaling sharply, Kelsi felt the keyboard with her fingers as she began typing. She wasn't going to tell him straight. But he did say she should give him clues right?

littleplaymaker_18: you know him ry. I've also written a lot about him. You know, a lot of my unfinished story drafts.

And everything went silent. Ryan didn't reply to her for a while and Kelsi was almost frightened that he might never ever talk to her again. What chance did she have with Reese? Who not only was a very smart girl but had that beautiful blonde hair that Sharpay often commented, being slightly jealous. But Martha didn't think Reese was pretty at all. None of her friends did. Well, Gabriella was a little biased since she knew Kelsi liked Ryan. But all in all, no one thought Reese was pretty. Well, except for Ryan and Gerard. And well—Kelsi, of course.

Maybe he's thinking things over? Or maybe he felt asleep? Kelsi counted those reasons in her head and started to blame herself for even telling Ryan that. Most of her unfinished story drafts (not everyone knew Kelsi had a talent for writing stories too.) was with Ryan, who told her would read them over and criticize them as lightly as possible.

jazz_square_ry: oh. I see.

With his reply, Kelsi just went silent. What is it with that oh-I-see? He was supposed to say 'I like you too'or something. Just not this. It took her five minutes to even start thinking that she really should reply to him. But Ryan was too fast for her.

BUZZ!

jazz_square_ry: Why the sudden silence?

littleplaymaker_18: I'm not silent. I'm just busy.

BUZZ!

littleplaymaker: seriously ry, what?

jazz_square_ry: something isn't right.

jazz_square_ry: I can feel it.

littleplaymaker_18: no. nothing's wrong.

jazz_square_ry: I don't believe you.

littleplaymaker_18: then don't. I'm not surprised.

Kelsi can feel the tears trickling down her cheeks. She was unaware that it already began to fill her eyes. Hurt filled her. And astonishment that Ryan knew she was hurting. Even with just words typed in. And hurt. Why can't he just tell her that he doesn't like her? Why can't he just tell her straight away?

Littleplaymaker_18: just believe me for once, ry.

jazz_square_ry: fine.

jazz_square_ry: but I know you too well.

littleplaymaker_18: no you don't ry.

littleplaymaker: not that well.

jazz_square_ry: now it's your turn to trust me.

That was one thing she lied about. Ryan Evans knew her too well. And that's a fact. Aside from her parents, Ryan is the only one that can read her. But if he can read her—then why hasn't he realized that she was in-love with him all along?

littleplaymaker_18: then what's wrong with me?

jazz_square_ry: basically, you're sad.

littleplaymaker_18: I always am, Ryan. I always am.

jazz_square_ry: this time, it's different.

jazz_square_ry: I knew what you felt Kels. I knew.

She stared at his words.

I knew.

What did he mean by that? If he did know, then why did he keep on going on with the sweet things he was doing? Was he making her fall in-love with him more? Kelsi wiped away her tears. She knew there was worse yet to come and crying wasn't really needed here. But these tears. With ever sentence. With every word Ryan was telling her. It adds up to reasons why she should let these tears fall.

jazz_square_ry: but I didn't want to believe.

littleplaymaker_18: why not believe, ry?

jazz_square_ry: it's complicated.

jazz_square_ry: I didn't want to hurt you.

jazz_square_ry: I didn't want to fall in-love.

jazz_square_ry: I didn't want to make more mistakes.

littleplaymaker_18: you can't avoid hurting someone ryan. It's part of life.

littleplaymaker_18: you were right ry. It's a different kind of sadness.

And she stopped typing. No more. She didn't want to read anymore. She didn't want to see any more of his lies, if they were lies. Too much pain was killing her. Kelsi pushed her chair back and she rose from her seat. She began crying, sobbing more like it. The girl let herself fall on the mattress, cover her face with a pillow to muffle every sound she's going to make. Kelsi just let herself go on and on and knew that the pain wasn't going to stop, not until she says good night to Ryan and hope for the best tomorrow.

As soon as she got back to the computer, Ryan had already replied.

jazz_square_ry: it's called getting your heart broken. Something I never wished for you, kels.

littleplaymaker_18: it's something I did to myself.

jazz_square_ry: it wouldn't have happened if I hadn't come along.

littleplaymaker_18: if you hadn't appeared, I wouldn't have gotten over Jason.

jazz_square_ry: then what am I? What am I to you?

littleplaymaker_18: ry…

jazz_square_ry: don't you get it?

littleplaymaker_18: no, I don't. you're not making yourself clear.

jazz_square_ry: a part of me is telling, I love you.

jazz_square_ry: I was too darn stupid and naïve.

jazz_square_ry: I tried to resist.

Wait, hold up—what?!

Her eyes widened as she read it over. And then she gasped at every word. Every complete detail of what he just typed in. Of what he just told her. He loves her too? Did that came out correctly? Did she read that right? What if she just couldn't comprehend it well? But Kelsi read the whole thing over and over again and was surprised that she wasn't hallucinating. He did love her. But he tried to resist.

Why?

jazz_square_ry: I resisted. Because every moment I spent with you, reminds me of Reese.

Now wasn't that just a surprise? Actually—it surprised Kelsi. She and Reese were nothing alike. Not that she can see. Reese was different from her. Very different.

jazz_square_ry: I didn't want you to be just a replacement. I didn't want to do that to you.

Littleplaymaker_18: ry. . .

Jazz_square_ry: this is getting us nowhere.

Littleplaymaker_18: what do you want to do?

Jazz_square_ry: I dunno. You tell me.

Somehow, it ended there. Kelsi wasn't sure but there was this invisible connection that made them agree unconsciously that they should stop talking about it. And that's what they did. Kelsi didn't reply and Ryan didn't bother her anymore that night.

"What happened?"

Zeke and Gabriella met up with Kelsi the next morning. Much to her father's annoyance, Kelsi's eyes were puffy and very red. He wasn't asking question because he knew. He knew that something hurts his daughter and that something is a someone. Not just a someone. But he was Ryan Evans. He didn't ask, nor his wife for they knew bringing it up would send their daughter into more distress.

"Nothing happened." Kelsi pushed back her glasses and closed the front door behind her. "Let's just go to school, we'll be late."

But unlike Gabriella who would wait for Kelsi to tell them, Zeke kept on asking until Kelsi consented and told them the whole story. Gabriella was silent but was reacting with either a frown or shaking her head. And Zeke? Well—he's a bit over reacting today. The tall boy was gaping at Kelsi and didn't seem to want to hear more. "Damn Evans. If he likes you, he should've let himself fall. What is he playing at?"

"Zeke, Ryan doesn't want to hurt Kelsi more." Gabriella spoke in a low voice, leading them into the grounds of East High. "It's a bit logical if you think of it."

"But didn't he think of what his words might do to Kelsi?" The boy asked, still was furious about the blonde boy. "He's not thinking of Kelsi. And yes, he is naïve and selfish. That might even be an understatement."

Kelsi looked up at Zeke, "You're being too harsh."

"Am I?" He frowned.