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" Are you sure you don't want a ride home, Taylor?"
" I'm sure Gabi, I'll be fine."
The school day had ended. Taylor's mom was over at her sister's school and her dad was working late tonight. Normally, she would have hopped a ride with Gabriella, but she thought the fresh air would clear her mind of school, Chad, her English project, Chad, pressure, Chad, and did I mention Chad?
" Ok, well call me when you get home."
" I will. See ya later Gabs."
" Bye Tay!"
Taylor sighed as she watched her friend drive off to her house. She started her walk home.
She glanced over to her left to see poor Troy being talked to death by Sharpay, and Ryan close by. A little far off stood Jason and Martha, Jason obviously being confused about whatever words that was coming out of her mouth.
" Taylor!" someone called out from behind her.
Taylor turned around to see who was calling for her. Yep, it was Chad. Doesn't he have a girlfriend, she wondered to herself. Maybe they broke up already? Taylor perked up. But if they did, that will show how much of a player Chad is, so what hope is there for us. Who am I kidding? There is no us. He doesn't like me that way. Ugh, is it too late to pretend I didn't hear him? Chad was now only a couple feet away from Taylor.
" Hey," he said slightly out of breath.
" Hello," she replied looking at the ground.
" I was thinking, maybe we could start on our project today. It'd be easier since I have basketball the rest of the week," Chad stated.
" We have almost a month and a half," Taylor pointed out.
" I know, but a head start never hurts," he said.
" Well we don't have to start right now."
" No, but it's basically a good time to seeing as I'm busy for the rest of the week."
" Look, can we not talk about this right now?"
" Taylor, are you ok?"
" I'm fine. How about you just tell me the topic and I can do the project by myself at home."
" No Taylor, I would never do that. I want to put an equal effort into this project."
" Why don't you just go and find Stacey? She's probably looking for you." And with that said, Taylor turned her heel and left for home, leaving Chad confused and slightly upset. There's my answer, he mentally said to himself. She doesn't like me and probably never will. Chad bowed his head as he walked to his car.
" Chaddy!" he heard someone call out. Undoubtedly it was Stacey. She ran over and gave Chad a hug.
" Hey Stacey," Chad responded solemnly.
" Hey Chaddy. How was your day?" she asked.
" It was fine." He opened the car door. " Do you need a ride home?" he said to her.
" Oh, no thanks. I'm riding home with a friend after cheerleading practice," she explained.
" Ok, well see you tomorrow."
" Bye Chaddy!" Stacey gave him a quick peck on the cheek before running back inside East High. Chad stepped inside of his car. If only Taylor felt the same way I do, he thought. He drove off.
Taylor continued her walk until she bumped into Zeke. Like literally 'bumped' into Zeke.
" Sorry Zeke, I didn't see you there," she admitted. It would've been more believable if she wasn't talking to the 6'2'' center for the East High Wildcats basketball team.
" It's fine Taylor. Is something wrong?" he asked.
" Well it's…"
" Don't tell me. It has something to do with a certain English assignment, doesn't it?" Zeke guessed.
" Yeah. He comes up and says, 'we can start on the project today.' Do you think I want to start the project today when less than 24 hours ago, I was about to admit I actually had feelings for you only to find out you have a girlfriend?"
" Taylor, calm down. Is this that time of the month?" Zeke joked.
" Zeke, I'm serious. I have no one to talk to about this."
" That's not true. What about Gabriella?"
" I don't want to keep putting her through all of my problems. She has her own relationship to handle, she shouldn't be handling my personal life as well."
" Kelsi?"
" Can't. She's too shy. I don't want to bombard her with so much,"
" Sharpay?"
" I don't want the whole school knowing my problem."
" Martha?"
" We hardly talk."
" What about your family?"
" No, they're either too busy, or they don't care."
" Ok, well, I'm here."
" I know. Thanks." She walked home with Zeke the rest of the way.
So , Zeke and Taylor are becoming close friends. Poor Martha paired up with Jason. Next few chapters ought to be fun. As always review and be nice. Also check out my other story as well.
