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Chapter 9: Fashion Show

"Why are we at the mall again?" complained Chad.

"It has to do with today's challenge," explained Sharpay. "I'm so excited!"

"Why?"

"Because, Troy," Madeline paused and looked at him, "we're gonna have a fashion show!" She finished her sentence jumping up and down and clapping her hands.

"Alright, you can stop now, Sharpay," demanded an annoyed Taylor.

"What do we have to do for this challenge?" asked Ryan.

"Well," began Taylor, "it's another three-parter, but sort of all rolled into one."

Sharpay took over. "You have to find casual wear, formal wear, and a swim suit that you will later model for the judges in a fashion show."

"To make sure no one cheats," interjected Kelsi, "we're taking Chad, Zeke and Jason to the food court."

"We are also confiscating your cell phones," stated Taylor.

Gabriella produced a bucket from behind her back.

"Where did you get that!" yelled a terrified Chad. People walking by stopped and stared.

"I had to talk to Ms. Darbus yesterday," explained Sharpay. "You know, to discuss the next play, and I saw it sitting on her mantle. I asked if I could borrow it. Of course she said yes, seeing as how I'm her favorite student."

"I had the same reaction when it was handed to me this morning," admitted Gabriella, "but there was no way we were going to pass up the opportunity to scare you. Now, Troy, Ryan, your cell phones, please."

The boys reluctantly placed their cell phones in cell-itary confinement. "Gabriella, could you answer if my parents call? I don't want to get in trouble," pleaded Troy.

"Sure, don't worry."

"Thanks, you're the best!" He gave her a peck on the cheek, and they smiled at each other. Ryan stood looking jealous.

"So, are you both ready?" asked Kelsi.

"No, just give me one second." Ryan walked towards Gabriella and planted a sweet kiss on her other cheek.

Gabriella smiled. "What was that for?"

"I don't know; just because, I guess." All four girls let out an "aw" while it was Troy's turn to be jealous.

"Okay, so is everyone ready now?" asked an excited Sharpay. Her brother probably just won some bonus points, and he was sure to win this fashion challenge.

"As ready as I'll ever be," said Troy. Ryan nodded in response.

"Alright, then, you guys have an hour to pick out your clothes," said Taylor as she walked off towards the food court. Troy walked off in the opposite direction.

As Ryan was about to go off as well, Sharpay held him back. "Meet me outside the bathrooms in then minutes."
"Why?"

"Just meet me," she demanded before strutting towards the food court to join everyone else.

Ten minute later, Sharpay was sitting at a table, horrified by the eating habits of her male friends. "I, uh, need to go freshen up. I'll be right back." She grabbed her make-up bag and happily left to meet her brother.

"Now can you tell me why you wanted to meet me here?"

"You need to win this challenge."

"Okay, so why am I meeting you here?"

"Ugh, just listen! When we were here yesterday, I picked out your outfits, paid for them, and had the store hold them for you. Go to Macy's, and look around some, just to waste the time. Then go to the customer service desk to get your clothes. Meet us at the food court ten minutes before the hour is up. Got it?"

"Yes, thanks, Sharpay."

"No problem, now go."

"See you later." Ryan began to walk off.

"Umm, Ryan?"

"What now?" He stopped and turned to face his sister.

"Macy's is that way." Sharpay pointed in the direction Ryan wasn't going.

"Right, I knew that." Ryan then took off in the correct direction.

"My brother is an idiot," Sharpay mumbled under her breath. She turned and entered the bathroom to check her make-up." Unknown to either of them, someone had heard everything they said.

When the boys had returned, the group quickly left the mall and headed to the Evans' residence.

"Sharpay, you had a runway set up for this challenge?" asked Gabriella, not believing Sharpay had actually done that.

"No, I didn't have this set up for the challenge. It's always been here."

"Why haven't we noticed it before?" asked Jason.

"That's because we've never been to this part of the backyard. We're always by the pool," she explained.

"Okay, I understand that," stated Taylor, "but what I don't understand is why there is a runway in you backyard."

"Our mom needed a place to rehearse when she used to model," explained Ryan.

'Right, okay, can we start now?"

"Yeah, I agree with Zeke," said Sharpay. "You guys can use the changing rooms over there to put on your first outfit."

"What are we starting with?" asked Troy a bit uncomfortably.

"Umm, Gabriella, you pick," suggested Kelsi.

"Okay, I think formal wear first, followed by swim suits, then casual wear to end the show."

"Alright, you heard her." Sharpay shooed the boys towards the changing rooms. Taylor followed them to make sure they didn't come out before everything was ready.

Five minutes later, Troy was ready, but Ryan was still perfecting his look. It took Ryan another five minutes before he was ready.

When both were ready, Taylor let Sharpay know, who was talking to her butler. He was the emcee for the fashion show. Chairs were set up in front of the runway for everyone.

Suddenly, the butler's voice was heard from the speakers. "Ladies and gentlemen, our show is about to begin." Everyone stopped their conversations, and turned towards the runway.

"For our formal wear competition, Troy is wearing a red, long-sleeved, collared, button-up shirt, black slacks, and formal black shoes."

As the butler was commenting on Troy's attire, Troy was strutting around on the runway, mocking all real runway models. Chad, Zeke, and Jason were giving Troy catcalls, and the girls were laughing. Even Sharpay couldn't help but join in.

Then Ryan stepped out, and he modeled as if her were a pro. "Ryan is wearing a black tuxedo. You might see him wear this to the next prom."

"The competition continued with Troy and Ryan modeling their swim shorts and casual wear. The boy continued catcalling every time Troy stepped onto the runway. When they finished, the butler quickly ran back inside the house.

"Okay, we judges need to have a meeting," Taylor said before she, Kelsi and Sharpay headed inside to choose a winner.

"Speaking from my knowledge on fashion," said Sharpay, "Ryan was clearly the most stylish."

"I agree," stated Kelsi. "Ryan's choices were pretty snazzy."

"Snazzy?" questioned Taylor. Kelsi shrugged and shrunk down in response. "Well, since you both vote for Ryan, I guess he wins. However, I think Troy should get some bonus points for making Gabriella laugh so hard."

"I agree with that, too," said Kelsi.

"Let's discuss how many points to give him later. I want to reveal the winner." Sharpay headed back outside, hoping the other two would forget about the bonus points. "We have a winner!" Sharpay yelled as she walked towards her friends. They all turned towards her expectantly. "Our winner is…Ryan!"

"Yes!" screamed Ryan as he did a little victory dance around the yard. Troy's face registered disappointed, and Chad's registered anger.

"Troy," said Taylor, "don't look so disappointed. You won bonus points for making Gabriella laugh." This caused Troy to give a small, but genuine, smile.

"So, what are we going to do now?" asked Jason.

"I'm really hot," stated Zeke. "Would it be alright if we stayed here to swim?" he asked, directing his question towards his girlfriend.

"Of course, come on everyone." Sharpay led them to the pool area where they spent the rest of the day escaping the heat.

A/N: Thank you all for the sports suggestions. I'm still not sure what I'll be using, but my next chapter will be the sports challenge. I hope you enjoyed the chapter!