Chapter Nine: Back Together
Taylor realized that Chad was serious about the competion when he called, but she was still unconvinced.
"Taylor! Chad is here!" her mother called.
"Send him up!" Taylor said, and a few moments later, Chad stood in the doorway, sporting a smile.
"Hey. Long time no see?" he asked, and Taylor didn't crack a smile.
Chad came into the room, and sat down next to her on the bed.
"So, what you said on the phone the other day was true?" Taylor asked.
Chad smiled softly at her.
"Of course! If I didn't, I would have been lying to you."
Taylor smiled alittle at that, and looked at him.
"So, you do want to be in the dance competion?" she asked.
Chad nodded.
"Yeah. I mean, if you still want me too. Also Haylie and Ryan."
That's when Taylor really smiled then.
"Of course we do! You really need an effort to put in alot of hard work, and then there was Haylie being all bossy.."
Chad laughed, and shook his head.
"Not to mention I'm not the best dancer around, but you, I'd consider."
"Not unless you put some effort into it, you can. You know, you may not be the best dancer, but you sure do know basketball, and play it well." Taylor commented.
Chad looked down at the ground.
"Troy is Mr. Jock...I'm just his side-kick, Mr. Second Best." Chad told her.
Taylor looked at him, startled.
"Chad, no...your not second best."
Chad looked up.
"Your just saying that because you like me! That's all I ever been my entire life. Second best. Sometimes, people come up to me, and say that they favor Troy more because he is the big cheese. Atleast, that's what Dennis and Anthony keep telling me." Chad replied.
Taylor shook her head as scooted closer to him.
"I think I got it now. You wanted to do the competion so you'd have something to prove everyone that your not second best--"
"Right. And you wanted to do the competion so you could shine, but I told you you shone through math and science."
That's when Taylor frowned.
"What are you going to do about the basketball game?"
"Troy told me not to worry..If I did the dance competion, he'd just lie to his father."
Taylor smirked.
She doubt Troy could lie to Coach Bolton, but if was for any of his friends, she knew he would do it.
"I didn't know Troy could lie to his dad."
"Trust me. Troy can lie to his dad pretty well if it's a good reason. In this case, he can do it for me even though Coach Bolton already caught me." Chad promised, making Taylor smile.
"Well, if you put it that way, I guess you could come back. I will have to talk to Haylie and Ryan, but I'm sure they would love to have you back on the team." Taylor explained, and Chad grinned.
"Alright! Thanks, Taylor!" Chad replied, giving her a hug, while she laughed.
"Your welcome, Chad." Taylor said as Chad got up from the bed, and started towards the door.
"So, are you sure you really want me on the team?" Chad asked, and Taylor threw a pillow at him, which made Chad laugh.
