A new chapter!! I really believe I'm updating to fast… I'm starting to think that this might be a little rushed… but, oh well, as long as you like it…

Anyway, as always, thanks to everyone who read and especial thanks to: digigirl02, klyde, fallinrain, mewkazurinu2004, Sony89, Dramione x3 and Darcehole. And also thanks to everyone who added this to their story alert/favorite list.

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Chapter 7

Wildcats are hot!

It didn't take her too long to realize that Ryan was single once again. And the thought made her extremely happy, indeed. But he seemed a little down, and she really hated seeing him like that…

"I'm sorry it didn't work out"

She certainly wasn't, but she could pretend to be. It was what was expected from a friend, wasn't it?

"Don't be. Seriously, don't" he said, with a little smile.

She smiled a little too, trying to look sympathetic. However, inside, she felt like dying from so much happiness.

"Hi" Sharpay has just taken her usual place next to her brother at the lunch table. She looked over to where Angelique and Mathew were sitting, holding hands and kissing. She huffed "Once again, I'm sorry about you and Angelique, Ryan"

"I'm sorry about you and Mathew, Sharpay" he told her, without looking at her. They had been telling that to each other for quite a long time and he was growing tired of it.

"Ah, it doesn't matter. Besides, I've already have someone else in sight"

"Who?" wondered Ryan, trying not to roll his eyes.

His sister forced him to turn around. Kelsi did the same, because she was a little curious about Sharpay's new crush.

"Troy Bolton?! Why?!"

"Why not? He's popular"

"And hot" added Kelsi, before covering her mouth. Oh, she really shouldn't have said that!

"What?!"

"Well, looks like my dear 'sister' has good taste, after all!" the blond laughed, while Kelsi turned ten different shades of red.

Ryan opened and closed his mouth several times, unable to speak. Kelsi (his Kelsi!) thought that another boy was 'hot'. Oh, no way he was allowing that!


Kelsi felt a little weird about the whole situation. A week ago, being friends with Sharpay was out of the question. Now, however, she acted as if they were 'best friends forever'. Seriously, never, even in her wildest dreams, she had pictured Sharpay being so… friendly? But then again, life is full of surprises…

Sharpay passed her a note and she inspected it, as it was something very dangerous and explosive. This, considering Sharpay had written it, was a great possibility. She slowly opened it, afraid of what would happen next…

Nothing happened and Kelsi found herself feeling a little disappointed. She sighed. Why was so difficult to trust and befriend Sharpay? Surely, if she had such a nice brother, she could be a sweet girl, right?

You must have lost your mind to think that a little voice inside her head claimed, but the brunette ignored it. She really wanted to think that Sharpay could be her friend. And, once they were friends, she might be able to convince the blond to help her to win Ryan's heart…

Yeah, keep dreaming girl she frowned, angry at the voice. She decided to ignore it and focus in the note in front of her.

Wanna go to the mall later?

She read the note a few more times, just to make sure she was reading it right. So, now Sharpay wanted them to hang out after school? What the hell…?! Who was this girl and what had she done to the real Sharpay?!

Sure. Love to. She wrote back and passed it to the blond. The girl smiled happily and then turned her attention back to the class. Kelsi smiled a little too, even if she still thought this whole deal was… weird.

You don't know in which mess you had get yourself into. She read Ryan's note and an even bigger smile appeared in her face. Certainly, Ryan was being overdramatic, right? Sharpay couldn't be that bad… right?


Apparently, Ryan was right. Going in a 'shopping trip' with Sharpay could be the worse experience in her whole life. Her mother never liked spending to much time picking clothes, therefore, Kelsi was used to enter a store, pick whatever she was looking for, trying it on and going home.

However, with the blond girl, things were a little different. With her, you entered a store, picked dozens of outfits (COMPLETE outfits, by the way), try them on, show them to Ryan, ask for his advise, complain about how nothing ever fits you and then leave the store without buying anything.

She sighed. They had spent almost three hours in the mall and her foot hurt like hell. She was very tired and couldn't take another step, even if her life depended on it.

"Told you"

She glared at Ryan and the boy laughed. He was used to his sister 'shopping trips'. So, nowadays, he could handle them quite well.

"Anyway, why are we here? Doesn't she have enough clothes to fill her closet?"

"Actually, she has four closets back home. And all of them are full" he answered, leaning casually against the wall "but, she seems to think she needs a new dress for the little gathering the Wildcats are having the next week"

"Oh… I'm guessing Troy Bolton is going to be there, right?"

He frowned and nodded. He seemed a little angry and Kelsi wanted to ask why was that, but, in that moment, Sharpay appeared.

"What about this one?"

"It would work better without the sweater" advised Ryan, looking bored.

"You think? Doesn't it make me look a bit… fat?"

Ryan rolled his eyes and didn't answer. Kelsi smiled a little.

"I like the pink one better" she said "I think it makes you stand out"

"Really? You're a charm, Kelsi dear!" she exclaimed, before getting back to the changing room, to pick the pink dress.

"You really know how to bump up her ego, don't you?"

"Hey! You can't blame me for trying to get us out of here!"

Ryan laughed, before lightly hugging the shortest girl. God, she could be so cute!


She was never a fan of big, noisy parties. Hanging around with some friends was always fun, however, since she had never had too many friends, she didn't do that very often either.

As she entered the house, she looked around, feeling rather nervous. She was wearing a pair of jeans, a yellow, long blouse and a small, beige sweater. The outfit, of course, was Sharpay's selection. Kelsi thought it looked cute but it wasn't really her style...

"Evans! Why do you always get the prettiest girls?"

Ryan laughed as another boy approached. Kelsi knew him, since he was also in her class. His name was Zeke (if she recalled correctly) and he was also in the basketball team.

"Hi Zeke" greeted the blond, smiling and tightening his grip around his 'sisters' waists.

"Honestly Ryan, you need to be more... sharing"

Sharpay rolled her eyes and, without even saying hello to the boy, she walked away. Zeke sighed.

"What's up with her?"

"I've told you a thousand times. She's just being herself!"

Zeke sighed again and Kelsi thought he looked really sad. Then, as if nothing had happened, he smiled again.

"Anyway... mind introducing me to your new girl, Ryan?"

Kelsi blushed. His new girl. That sounded so wrong... and so right at the same time!

"Kelsi, this is Zeke, Sharpay's biggest fan. Zeke, this is Kelsi, and she's not my girl" he added, glaring slightly at him.

"She's not? Well, if that's the case..." said the other boy, after shaking her hand "would you like me to introduce you to some of the Wildcats?"

Kelsi nodded, although she was only trying to be polite. She wasn't interested in meeting boys or anything like that. Her heart was already claimed.

Even if took forever for Ryan to realize it…


After a couple of hours, she had decided parties could be amazing. She also decided that being with the Wildcats could be… entertaining, to say at least.

Ryan had stayed with her for half an hour. After that, Sharpay had reappeared and had dragged him somewhere else. At first, Kelsi had felt really insecure about being around so many hot guys but after a couple of minutes, she had felt just like home.

She had been talking with a boy named Jason. He was very funny although she didn't think he was very smart. Nevertheless, he was hilarious and sweet and was helping her not to feel left out.

As Jason offered her his jacket (since it was almost freezing) Kelsi wondered if she could get her heart back and hand it to someone else…


As everything good in this life, the party had to come to an end. Kelsi say good-bye to the guys and walked out, holding Ryan's arm. The blond seemed a little distracted but she didn't question him. She just smiled sweetly at him and he returned the smile even tough she knew he didn't feel like smiling…

Something had change. Something between them. What? She wasn't sure yet. But she would find out latter, right?

Hopefully, it wouldn't be too late…


OMG!! I can't believe I've just written that! But it sounds good, right? Very promising, doesn't it?

Anyway, I really didn't know were this chapter was heading but I'm quite happy on how it turned out. I think Zeke might be a little OOC… And I'm still very unsure what will happen next… suggestions?

Thanks for reading! See you later!