Disclaimer : I don't own any of the High School Musical Characters.

Authors Note : Well I don't know what to say to you all I'm really sorry that I haven't updated this story, life's been hectic but I'm making time now to write a bit more.

Here's chapter 10 ENJOY!

Meeting Gabriella

Sharpay glanced down at Gabriella's hand and then back to her face.

Gabriella shifted nervously under her gaze and pulled her hand back.

"So…Gabriella was it? What are you doing here?" Sharpay asked making Gabriella more uncomfortable.

"I'm working on a project with Ryan," she replied trying to find something to look at.

Just then Ryan came through the door, "hey Gabi this is the only film I could find that you'd like…" he said stopping as he noticed Sharpay, "hey sis, where have you been, I thought you were upstairs."

"Hey, and no I was at a friends, speaking of friends, why is yours still here?" she asked turning to face him.

"I cleared it with mum and dad and Gabi cleared it with her mum ok? We're going to watch a film, wanna join us?" he asked smiling.

"No I'm going straight to bed," Sharpay replied heading to the stairs.

"Night!" Ryan called.

"Yeah night," she called back walking as quickly as she could up the stairs to her room. She closed the door behind her and got changed climbing straight into bed.

Gabriella sat back down on the sofa as Ryan put the movie on.

"I don't think your sister likes me much," she said getting comfortable as Ryan joined her on the sofa.

"Until she gets to know someone she's always a little off with them," he replied.

"Really? I would never have guessed," she replied sarcastically smiling at Ryan who laughed at her comment.

Gabriella sat close to Ryan as they watched the movie he lifted his right arm and placed it round her shoulder. Gabriella looked up and smiled at him.

As the credits rolled Gabriella yawned.

"Come on I'll show you to the guest room," Ryan said standing up and holding out his hand.

Gabriella took it and he lead her up the stairs to the guest room.

"I'll keep the 'baby' with me," Gabriella said referring to their project.

"Ok but I'll have 'her' tomorrow," Ryan replied.

"Ok, well goodnight," Gabriella said trying to hold back a yawn.

"Yeah goodnight," Ryan replied, "my room's just there if you need me," he continued pointing to his room across the hall.

Gabriella smiled and closed the door; she got changed and headed straight to bed.

The next morning Sharpay was sat at the breakfast bar with a bowl of cereal in front of her. Ryan made his way down the stairs wearing jeans and a red shirt.

"Morning Shar," he smiled heading to the cupboard and pulling out the cereal.

"Morning, is your 'friend' still here?" she greeted.

"Yes Gabriella is still here, it wouldn't kill you to be nice to her," Ryan replied pouring the cereal into his bowl.

"Whatever, I'm going into school early this morning so I'll see you later," Sharpay said standing up and grabbing her bag strolling out the door.

"But Shar…" Ryan started before the front door slammed shut.

"Morning Ryan," Gabriella said holding their 'baby' in her arms.

"Morning," he replied passing her the cereal.

Sharpay had decided on walking to school, her mind was going over so many things.

Troy had been feeling lazy this morning so he decided to drive to school; he had to be there early anyway for basketball practice.

He spotted a very familiar looking blonde walking along the sidewalk, he smiled she was wearing his favourite denim mini skirt and he couldn't help but stare as she strutted in her ridiculously high heels.

He pulled up slowly beside her and she didn't even notice, "hey Shar! Get in!" he called through the open window.

Sharpay smiled as he stopped the car, she opened the door and climbed in leaning over to kiss him gently on the lips.

"Did you remember to bring 'Charlie'?" she asked pulling her seatbelt round and clipping it in.

"Yes I did, he's in the back," he replied smiling.

Sharpay smiled, "won't this look odd us turning up together?"

"I really don't care, we're partners on this project," he replied.

Troy pulled his car into his normal parking spot, he turned off the engine and looked at her.

"I wish we could be open about our relationship," he sighed reaching over to take her hand.

"I know but your friends wouldn't like it and you know it," she replied.

"Why are we basing our relationship on what my friends think this is about us not them."

"I know Troy, but…"

"Shar I love you I want to be with you openly…" he continued smiling at her and kissing her hand.