Dancing Through Life

Chapter 5

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Chapter 5

Sharpay was the first to notice Ryan's strange behavior and whenever she asked what was wrong, he would just shake his head and walk away. What was going on? This wasn't his normal happy-go-lucky behavior. She had to find out what was going on.

Free Period the Next Day

Sharpay was determined to find out why her brother was so sad. While she and Ryan walked down the hallways to the auditorium, Sharpay asked, "In just one word, tell me what's wrong."

Ryan grunted. He said, "Sabrina"

Sharpay stopped where she was. Sharpay ran into the auditorium, trying to find Sabrina. She ran down the long isle, but when she found Sabrina, Darbus was on the stage, ready to talk. "Nice of you to join us, Ms. Evans. Where is your brother?"

"He's coming"

"Ah. Since Bolton and his team mates have...hockey practice, I'm going to have Sabrina and Sharpay sing. By that time, Bolton and them will be back, and I will announce something very exciting. Sabrina, Sharpay, onstage. You will be singing 'What is This Feeling?'."

The two walked onstage and waited for the music to play.

"You're going to pay for doing that to my brother." Sharpay whispered menancingly, even though she didn't know what exactly Sabrina had done to Ryan.

"Chorus, you're going to sing the part of the townspeople. Que music!"

The music started, and the girls began to sing:

Sharpay:

(spoken) Dearest darlingest Momsie and Popsical:

Sabrina:

(spoken) My dear Father:

BOTH:

There's been some confusion

Over rooming here at Shiz:

Sabrina:

But of course, I'll care for Nessa:

Sharpay:

But of course, I'll rise above it:

BOTH

For I know that's how you'd want me to respond

Yes, there's been some confusion

For you see, my room-mate is:

Sharpay:

Unusually and exceedingly peculiar

And altogether quite impossible to describe:

Sabrina:

Blonde.

Sharpay:

What is this feeling?

So sudden and new?

Sabrina:

I felt it the moment

I laid eyes on you:

Sharpay:

My pulse is rushing:

Sabrina:

My head is reeling:

Sharpay

My face is flushing:

BOTH

What is this feeling?

Fervid as a flame,

Does it have a name?

Yes:Loathing

Unadulterated loathing

Sharpay:

For your face

Sabrina:

Your voice

Sharpay:

Your clothing

BOTH

Let's just say - I loathe it all

Ev'ry little trait, however small

Makes my very flesh begin to crawl

With simple utter loathing

There's a strange exhilaration

In such total detestation

It's so pure and strong!

Though I do admit it came on fast

Still I do believe that it can last

And I will be loathing

Loathing you

My whole life long!

Chrorus:

Dear Galinda, you are just too good

How do you stand it? I don't think I could!

She's a terror! She's a Tartar!

We don't mean to show a bias,

But Galinda, you're a martyr!

Sharpay

Well: these things are sent to try us!

Chorus

Poor Galinda, forced to reside

With someone so disgusticified

We all just want to tell you:

We're all on your side!

We share your:

ALL

What is this feeling Loathing

So sudden and new? Unadulterated loathing

I felt the moment For her face, her voice

I laid eyes on you Her clothing

My pulse is rushing Let's just say:

My head is reeling We loathe it all!

Oh, what is this feeling? Ev'ry little trait

Does it have a name? Makes our very flesh

Yes: Begin to crawl:.

Ahhh: Ahhh:

ALL

Loathing!

Sharpay and Sabrina:

There's a strange exhilaration Loathing

In such total detestation Loathing

So pure, so strong Loathing

Chorus

So strong!

Sharpay and Sabrina:

Though I do admit it came on fast

Still I do believe that it can last ALL

And I will be loathing Loathing

For forever loathing Loathing

Truly deeply loathing Loathing you

My whole Loathing

Life long! Unadulterated loathing

Sabrina:

Boo!

Sharpay:

AAH!

"Magnificent! I could feel the tension between you!" Darbus shouted. "But, dear Sabrina, you need to work on your high notes. Ms. Evans, will you help her...perhaps at your house...?"

Sharpay put on a fake smile, then said," Ok, Ms.Darbus."

"Good, now where is Bolton?"

Just at that moment, Chad, Troy, Jason, and Zeke all walked into the auditorium, laughing.

"Thank you for joining us. Now, onto my announcement..."

The boys sat down next to Sharpay and Gabriella. Ryan and Sharpay sat behind them.

"Now, as you know, Kelsi Neilson recently moved to Boston to attend a Fine Arts school. The musical they are doing is, coincedently, Wicked, so we are going to Boston to visit Kelsi and to see their production." She paused for a second to grab some papers, then walked toward everyone and gave them all a form, "These are permission slips. You need to have a parent sign it and return it to me by Thursday, or you will not be going to Boston on the 14."

"Ok, so let me get this straight. We need to have the permission forms in two days from now, and we leave next..." Chad said, counting on his fingers, " Thursday?"

"Yes, Mr. Danforth. Now remember we don't have rehearsals this afternoon. Sharpay, have Sabrina come home with you and Ryan. That is all. You are dismissed."

The rest of the day went smoothly for Sabrina. Until Eighth Period math. The previous day, she had taken a test along with the rest of the class, and the teacher was going to return the tests today.

The teacher, Mr. May, said, " As you can see, I have placed names on the tables. You are to sit where your name is."

Sabrina did as she was told, then looked to see who she was to sit next to. Ryan Evans. Just her luck.

The bell rang just as Ryan walked in the room. He looked puzzled for a second, then read the board, which had the instructions for where to sit.

He looked around for a second, then noticed his name on the table next to where Sabrina was sitting. He looked down at his feet then walked to his seat. Sabrina examined him for awhile. His hair looked messy under his hat. His eyes were red, as if he had been crying. Sabrina felt terrible.

"I'm now going to pass back your tests from yesterday..."

-------------------------------Ryan's Point of View-----------------------------------------

When Ryan got his test back, he immediatly looked at the small, red letters located in the upper right-hand corner of the paper. He sighed and closed his eyes. What will his parents say? He promised them that he would start this year better off than the last! His father never touched him before, but then again, he had never gotten this bad a score...

"Ryan?" Sabrina asked him.

"What? Do you want to yell at me some more? And while you're at it, do you wanna say that you're smarter than me?" Ryan said, shoving his test in her face.

"I'm not smarter than you. And I don't want to yell at you." Sabrina said softly.

Ryan chose to ignore the second part.

"What's lower than a 20?"

"A 10." Sabrina said solumnly.

"Oh."

Ryan was happy to know that there was at least ONE person in the school that wasn't smarter than him. At least he wasn't in Special ED. Yet.

"Look, Ryan, I'm sorry. Really. I was too dramatic, and... and I want to give our relationship a chance."

Ryan looked up." Really?"

Sabrina sincerely smiled at him.

"Really."

A/N: Awww...How sweet: ) Next up... 'The Evans House' (Original title, I know...) And I might even put in some information about the trip... Oh, and this WILL NOT be a Suite Life crossover! I might not update as much next week because it's Fall Break and I tend to get more written while i'm in school than I do when i'm home, lol. Don't forget about the favorite chapter!

-nikpik