TAYLOR

I was so happy that no one was at home after school. My mom and dad left a note saying that they were going on a date and they would be back in the morning. Also, that my sister would be spending the night with me tonight. I didn't really think I needed a babysitter but if that's what my parents think then whatever. I walked straight to my room and threw my book bag on the floor. I opened my laptop and started playing some music from my ITunes account. Chris brown's voice filled my room and a smile appeared on my face as I nodded my head to the beat of the song.

I opened my book bag and grabbed one of my folders and Troy's letter that I folded. I put his letter on the end of the desk. I opened the folder and saw my incomplete letter for Troy. I sighed as I grabbed it and sat at my desk. I grabbed a pen and continued to write but I just couldn't write. I hardly knew this guy and I had to write something about him? There was a knock at my door and I knew it was my babysitter.

"Hey Tay, what are you doing?" My sister Jane walked in and posted up against my wall.

"Nothing, writing this letter for this guy." I sat there.

"You're writing a letter to a guy? For what?" Jane asked.

"It's a class assignment. I don't know what to write about. I barely know the guy and I've only hung out with him once." I said.

Jane nodded her head and her eyes wondered.

"What's that?" She spotted Troy's note on my desk that I folded.

I tried to snatch it before she took it but I failed. "Can you not read it? I haven't even read it yet."

By that time, Jane had already unfolded the paper and began reading it. She was silent as she read the letter. When she was finished she put the paper down on the desk. I didn't even want to look at it.

"Taylor, that boy likes you." Jane commented.

"Stop, no I am not listening to you. You always think someone likes me and then you turn out to be wrong." I explained.

"When?" Jane asked.

"Obviously you do not remember the incident at church?" I asked.

"Hey, who knew a little boy would be smart enough to get close to you just so he could get close to the girl you sat next to?" Jane responded.

I shook my head.

"Look, Okay maybe I was wrong about Tommy but that guy likes you. If you don't believe me, read the letter." Jane said before she walked out of my room.

I sighed and rolled my eyes before I got up out of my seat and paced the room. I stopped and looked at the letter sitting on the desk. I quickly walked over to it and picked it up. I sat down on my bed and began to read it.

Dear Ms. Darbus,

Even though I am a new student here, the first day I saw Taylor McKessie I knew she was something special. I barely talk to her because of the way this school's structure is. She seems like a really down to earth type of person. I've came in contact with a lot of girls in my past but I don't think I have ever met anyone like Taylor. I was lucky enough to have a conversation with her one day and I didn't want the conversation to end. Even though we are two different people, I feel that she and I could be one in the same. She's super smart and talented. There are not many girls like her in this world. She is one a kind.

Sincerely,

Troy Bolton

I closed the letter and scratched the side of my face. I looked at the letter one more time and a smile crept upon my face. I walked back over to the desk and began to finish writing the letter for Troy.

The following morning, I stood at my locker. There weren't that many students that had arrived to school yet so it was pretty quiet.

"Did you read my letter?" I turned around to see Troy Bolton standing before me.

There wasn't anyone in the hallway but I grew nervous. I always got nervous when I was a lone with Troy. I turned around to get Troy's letter out of my locker. He was so cute. It was so hard not to stare at her.

"I did, thank you. You put some very nice things in there." I said. "Did you want to read the one I wrote for you?"

"Naw, I'm good. I trust that you wrote good things." Troy flashed a smile at me and I fainted on the inside.

"You're right." I responded.

It was quiet between Troy and I. I looked down and played with a strand of my hair. I turned around to finish doing something with my locker when Troy said something.

"Taylor, I know you don't know me well but I really want to hang out with you and get to know you better." He said.

I turned around with a book in my hand and looked at him, well more of his chest. I didn't want to risk looking in his eyes and then I get stuck.

"Troy, that is very nice but I can't." I responded.

"Why not? Come on Tay, I just want to hang out with you. Is it because of the school and society? I won't bite you." Troy looked me deep in my eyes.

I couldn't believe he called me 'Tay'. He sounded so sexy calling me that. I took a deep breath.

"Alright, Troy. What did you want to do?" I asked.

I did want to hang out with him. Ever since I met him I wanted to be a lone with him. But I didn't want him to know that.

"My parents are having a dinner party this weekend and I would love if you joined me." Troy said.

"A dinner party Troy, with your folks? I don't know if that will be good. Maybe you should ask Gabriella." I said.

"No Tay. I want you." Troy said. I waited for him to finish his statement. "I want you to go with me as my date, if that's okay with you?"

I closed my locker. "Troy, I think you're moving a little fast."

I tried to walk off a little but Troy moved in front of me.

"Taylor look, I know you may not like me but I do like you. And I know this may sound weird because we just met but I like you a lot. If coming as my date makes you uncomfortable then fine. You don't have to come as my date. You could just come as a friend but Taylor I want you to come with me." Troy explained.

I was shocked by what he was telling me, not only was I shocked but I was impressed. Troy was very straight forward and I kind of liked that. I was silent and I looked down.

"So, will you come?" He asked.

I looked up and smiled, "Troy, I would love to join you as your date."

"I was hoping you said that." Troy pulled a piece of paper from his pocket. "My number is on this piece of paper, if you want it?"

I looked down at the piece of paper. I gently took the paper and put it in my back pocket. This whole time that Troy and I was talking I forgot that I was even at school until I heard a bell and a pool of students beginning to fill the halls.

"I'm glad that you and I could have this conversation. See you later, Tay." Troy smiled at me one time before he walked away.

I smiled to myself and a few minutes later Chad approached me.

"Hey Chad, what's up?" I asked.

Chad looked across the hall to see Troy at his locker with Ryan and Sharpay.

"That white boy took my spot on the team." He said.


TROY

"Hey, Troy!" Gabriella came up to me with a smile. "Rumor has it that you replaced Danforth as point guard."

"Yeah you can say that." I smiled at her.

Gabriella smiled and played with the collar on my shirt.

"I knew you would." She said. "You want to celebrate this weekend?"

"I'm actually having an important family dinner this weekend, I can't miss that." I replied.

I watched as her smile slowly faded away into a frown. I really don't like when girls are sad, especially around me. I can't deal with it.

"Well maybe some other time." She said before walking away.

CHAD

I couldn't believe it. I've been point guard since I was a freshman and now some new kid thinks he can just come and take that from me.

"Chad, what's the issue? I mean you're still captain." Taylor and I were in homeroom.

Class didn't start yet so I had some time to talk to her. Zeke walked in and looked and Taylor and I. Taylor waved at him and he waved back. I turned my head to look the other way. Zeke walked off to his seat. Taylor turned around and looked at me.

"Chad, be reasonable. Zeke is your best friend. You need him." Taylor said.

"You know I think it's really cute that you're trying to get me and Zeke back together but it's not going to happen, Taylor." I responded spinning my basketball on my finger.

"You could've at least considered it." Taylor said before walking away to her seat as Darbus walked in the class.