Title: Breaking Free At Last
A/N: Please be nice! Thoughts will be in Italics
Summary: When Ryan is caught solving a computer problem, Zeke begins to wonder who the quiet boy really is. Then, the jocks get ahold of Ryan's Report Card and a secret is revealed. A competition for a trophy and another prize, which is a big secret, comes to East High. The new girl is Ryan's partner and Ryan and Sharpay compete for the win.
Disclaimer: Sadly, I do not own anything, except for Roxy because I made her up
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Chapter Seven: Qualifying AuditionsOn the day of the qualifying auditions, everyone was nervous. Troy and Gabriella were planning on singing 'Breaking Free' and Ryan and Roxy were prepared to sing their song. Ryan had no idea what his sister was singing and was kind of scared to compete against her.
"Hey, Ryan." Troy said loudly as he approached Ryan's locker, making him jump. "Sorry, didn't mean to scare you!" Troy laughed.
"It's okay. I was just thinking. What's up?" Ryan replied.
"Not much. You excited about the qualifications today?"
"Yeah, I am. At first, I was afraid because I have to actually compete against Sharpay but now I'm excited. I can't wait." Ryan replied. Troy smiled and the two walked to homeroom together.
When Ryan walked into homeroom, Sharpay wasn't there. She was probably still at her locker.
"Hey, Ryan. You ready?" Roxy said as she came up to Ryan's desk.
"Ready as I'll ever be. You ready?" Ryan asked her back. She nodded and went to her desk. Sharpay hadn't spoken to Ryan for the past week and was still refusing to talk to him as she entered the classroom. Mrs. Darbus came in and began speaking.
"Today, at 3:30 we will be having the qualifying auditions for the song and/or dance competition that will take place next week I would like to announce all the people who are competing in the auditions. Sharpay and Zeke. Ryan and Roxy. Troy and Gabriella. Chad and…ooh, this is interesting. Chad and Taylor?" Mrs. Darbus said. All eyes turned to the two whose names she had just called. Taylor turned red and looked at the floor.
"What? We're both good dancers!" Chad said in his defense. Everyone accepted his answer and looked back at the teacher in the front of the room.
"All right, then. I wish all of you good luck and those of you who would like to watch, feel free to come to the auditorium after school." Mrs. Darbus finished and the bell rang.
Later, at the qualifying auditions…At 3:30, students poured into the auditorium, to watch and participate. Right below the stage was a judge's table with three adults sitting there. Two were people that no one knew and the third was Mrs. Darbus. Many students auditioned but hardly any of them made it. Finally, it was time for Chad and Taylor. They went on stage and did a dance routine. It was really very complex. The judge's loved it and they made it to the competition. Troy and Gabriella went out and sang their song perfectly, also making it to the competition. Then, it was time for Sharpay and Zeke. While they were preparing, Ryan and Roxy were preparing to go on after them.
"Almost us!" Roxy said excitedly. After much arguing, they had decided to sing the slow version of 'What I've Been Looking For'. "What's your sister singing?" Roxy asked. Ryan shrugged and looked out onto the stage. The curtain had been pulled shut and suddenly, Sharpay and Zeke stuck their hands out and began snapping their fingers along to the music.
"Oh, no!" Ryan whispered. The curtain opened and Zeke began to sing.
"Zeke can sing?" Troy asked from behind Ryan. Ryan sighed. Sharpay and Zeke were also singing 'What I've Been Looking For' but they were singing the version that she and Ryan had sung when they auditioned for the winter musical. Zeke had the dancing perfect. When they finished, the audience erupted in applause. The judge's came to a decision and silenced the auditorium.
"Zeke and Sharpay, congratulations! You're in!" Mrs. Darbus exclaimed. Sharpay and Zeke smiled and walked off the stage. Ryan and Roxy rushed up onto the stage. They were standing behind the curtain, waiting to be called to perform when Sharpay walked by them.
"Hi, Ry. Good luck, you'll need after our performance." Sharpay said smugly. Ryan rolled his eyes and Roxy followed him on stage.
Kelsi started playing the piano and Ryan started to sing. Roxy sang her part and they sang perfectly. When they finished, the audience just stared and then erupted into applause. Mrs. Darbus stood to announce the judge's decision but seemed speechless. Finally, she spoke.
"Roxy and Ryan, we are pleased to announce that you are in the competition!" The audience began applauding again and Roxy hugged Ryan. He returned the hug but, when they pulled apart, he kissed her on the lips. He didn't realize what he was doing until he heard the 'oohs' coming from the audience. He quickly pulled away from her and she blushed. When they both walked off stage, Sharpay was staring at them, her mouth wide open.
"You know, that's very unattractive." Roxy joked. Sharpay glared at her.
"Looks like you're the one who needs the luck, Shar." Ryan said to his sister.
"We'll see about that. There's still next week, little brother. You are going down. Come one, Zeke. Let's go practice!"
"Oh yeah? Well, you're going down! Come on, Roxy. We're going to practice." Ryan said in return. He and Sharpay had a staring competition for a minute but then Ryan turned to walk away, pulling Roxy behind him by the hand. Before Roxy and Ryan disappeared, Roxy cast Sharpay one more glance and stuck her tongue out at her. Sharpay gasped and Roxy disappeared after Ryan.
OoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoSo, that's chapter seven! Everyone wanted Roxy and Ryan to kiss so I had to put that in there. Hope you liked it and chapter eight will be up in a few days! Now, click that little button and make me smile!
-Kelsi
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