Hello everyone! Welcome back to yet another great deleted scene in my new mini-series, Deleted HSM3 Chaylor Scenes. I hope that you are enjoying reading these outstanding scenes and I enjoy writing every one of them. There are only a few more chapters to go so hang tight people. Here's the next chapter of Deleted HSM3 Chaylor Scenes. Enjoy!

Chapter 8

During rehearsal after 'Scream' (my personal favorite song)

With Gabriella out of the show, things slowly melted back to normal, except for the fact that now Sharpay was playing Gabriella's part. It caused some turmoil and drama on stage and backstage. Taylor was getting very frustrated with the Ice Queen's demands and her spoiled routine, even though she's been used to it since 8th grade. But it still irked her, just a tad bit.

As everything was coming together for the show, Taylor had total double duty backstage, making sure that everything was perfect for the performance that weekend. On stage, Troy and Sharpay were practicing with Ryan, and Troy.....well, he just wasn't into it. She knows that it's just Gabriella withdrawal, but it's been 2 weeks! He could at least get it together. Taylor was checking all the sets to see if they were in tip top shape until one of the houses used for 'A Night to Remember' fell right on stage. It shook up everyone, including Sharpay, who just so happened to end up in Troy's arms. Taylor just rolled her eyes as she went to tell Jason and Zeke to get it back up and make sure there were no damages.

"Alright, everyone, let's just take five. Alright, take five," Mrs. Darbus ordered, also kinda shook up about the incident, or maybe more, that Sharpay was now the lead in the show.

Chad was busy watching the whole fiasco backstage, worried about his friend. He knew that he was still heartbroken that Gabriella had left for Stanford, and he understood where he came from. He would be sad too if Taylor had left him for college. Chad already knew that Taylor had gotten accepted into Yale and knew in his right mind that it was just time to let them on their ways. It was the actual letting go, that Chad had some problems with.

He finally caught a glimpse of Taylor not working and saw it as a perfect time to strike up a conversation with her about Troy. He walked onto the stage slowly, and Taylor, seeing him coming towards her, excused herself from one of the backstage hands, to go talk to Chad too.

"Ok, this has gone too far. You need to talk to Troy," Taylor immediately said, as if she read his mind.

"What do you mean me? Why do I have to do it?" Chad asked.

"Because you're the only one who can really talk to Troy. The musical is only days away and we can't just let Troy sit back and have Sharpay take the spotlight. He needs to straighten up and fast, and you're the only candidate who can do it," Taylor explained to her lunkhead of a boyfriend

Chad looked over at Troy who was talking with Kelsi. Taylor just rolled her eyes and scoffed off, walking offstage. Chad turned and followed her, not ready to end the conversation just yet.

"And how will I bring it up without hurting his feelings? Think about it Taylor. Ever since he started dating Gabriella, he's becoming a lot more sensitive about stuff," Chad asked.

Taylor looked at him and crossed her arms in front of her. "And what's that supposed to mean?" she asked him.

"Nothing, I'm just saying," Chad replied, taking her hand, stopping her from leaving, "well what do I say?"

"Just ask him what's up. Get the lowdown so we can have a backbone to push upon to get Troy focused or something, I don't know," Taylor sighed as she rubbed the sides of her head. Chad sighed also, hating to see Taylor get so stressed over the whole musical. Knowing how hard it must be for her to continue this, while doing a million other things. Chad rubbed Taylor's shoulders slowly and started to rub the sides of her head slowly and soothing. Taylor softly moaned and leaned back again against Chad, happy to have a different touch to make her feel less stressed.

"Oh, thanks Chad," Taylor softly said.

"No problem," Chad replied, kissing her cheek, "I know this must be so hard on you,"

"Yeah, it is. I mean, I'm down a editor in yearbook and I have to manage all these deadlines and pages, plus trying to study for finals and get ready for prom and..." Taylor ranted on before Chad shushed her.

"Hey, Taylor, you don't have to worry about that," Chad told her, taking her hands in his, "even though Gabriella's gone, you're still the best yearbook editor I know; you can manage. You always do. And finals, you can ace that easily. At least you're not like Jason, who literally moved into the library."

Taylor laughed as Chad continued, "And don't you even worry about you. I can guarantee you, it's going to be the best night of your life,"

"You sound so sure about all of this," Taylor said to him.

"I know, because I know these things and I know us. We can do it, if we just stick together and work it out," Chad replied before kissing her softly.

"Mmm, are you sure you can't come by tonight? I might need some more of that pep talk," Taylor asked, rubbing noses with him.

"Haha, I'm sure. I'm supposed to be going with Troy to pick up the tuxedos, but if you really need me, I'll be there," Chad said, holding her close.

"Ok, I should just let you have your fun with Troy. I can see you later," Taylor smiled.

"Yeah, like on prom night," Chad replied with a cheesy smile, making Taylor laugh.

"Of course, I can't wait," Taylor said, biting her bottom lip as she smiled.

"Me neither," Chad whispered as they kissed inbetween the curtains on stage. They held each other close as the velvet robes surrounded them, locking them away from the others and entrapping them in their on little world.

Ok, so that's that! Hope you all loved it! The final 4, or maybe 5, chapters are going to be the BIG chapters. Finally, we are at PROM! You guys get to see what all went down at prom....well what I think went down at prom. *wink* So you guys know what to do. Review please! Thanks for all the reviews again. You know you love me.

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