Chapter 10
I hurried through the sea of high schoolers, eager to get to the auditorium. I had no idea why I was so anxious though. I hurriedly went through the song I was supposed to sing in my head. Mrs. Darbus had given the entire class the music for the song, even though practically everyone threw it away. I however, kept mine.
I reached the auditorium, only to find that Mrs. Darbus and the hopeful contestants were already there and seated. I wasn't even sure if I wanted to try out, so I took a seat in the very back row. As I took my seat, I immediately stood back up, because in the seat that I had chosen, sat a very shocked and confused Troy.
"Oh my gosh! I am so sorry," I pleaded. "I didn't see you there."
"No, it's all right," Troy said, sitting up straight. "It happens a lot, actually. So, uh, what are you doing here?"
"I was about to ask you the same thing," I returned. "I thought basketball was your thing."
Troy shrugged and glanced at the stage where a tall boy wearing a brown suit was doing terrible on his audition.
"It's hard to believe, that I couldn't sneeze...see. That you were always right there next to beside me."
Mrs. Darbus performed her usual constructive criticism.
"Ah yes, Allen, as to your singing...that's a wonderful tie you're wearing. Next!"
Allen sadly turned and walked off the stage.
"I'm not exactly sure what I'm doing here," Troy said, laughing at the most recent audition. "After that, I'm not sure I'm up to it."
"What? The basketball superstar is..afraid?" I asked, obviously shocked.
"Not afraid...just...scared," Troy said slowly.
"Me too, usually," I said.
"And for the lead roles of Minnie and Arnold, we only have one couple signed up," Mrs. Darbus announced. "Sharpay and Ryan. Hopefully you two can show us why we gather in this hallowed hall."
Sharpay and Ryan stood up in there seats and walked through the aisle and up on stage, where the curtains were lowered.
Troy looked at me with a goofy expression on his face. I giggled and returned my attention to the stage, where music had started and two pairs of hands were snapping along to the beat through the red curtain. Troy stifled a laugh. The curtain opened, and Ryan began the up-beat version of the song.
It's hard to believe, that I couldn't see.
Sharpay took her stance and joined in on a higher range.
You were always there beside me.
Thought I was alone, with no one to hold.
But you were always right beside me.
Stepping out in front of Ryan with her hand out and the other wrapped around the microphone, she smiled and sang her solo.
This feeling's like no other.
The pair was now singing together again. Troy was staring at them with widened eyes.
I want you to know...
I've never had someone, that knows me like you do,
the way you do.
And I've never had someone, as good for me as you.
No one like you.
So lonely before,
I've finally found,
what I've been lookin' for.
At this last note, Sharpay handed Ryan her microphone and began to tap-dance on the instrumental part, smiling as she did so. She was handed back her microphone and began a second solo.
So good to be seen
So good to be heard
Ryan joined in, pretending to button his lips with his hand.
Don't have to say a word...
Ryan gleefully began his second solo.
For so long I was so lost
So good to be found
I'm lovin —
At this part, Sharpay joined in and it was a two-part harmony.
— havin' you around.
I've never had someone
that knows me like you do,
The way you do!
And I've never had someone
as good for me as you.
No one like you.
So lonely before
I've finally found...
What I've been lookin' for.
The duo began a side-to-side skip, each holding on to the other's microphone to keep their balance.
Do-do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do-do
Who-o-o-oo
Do-do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do-do
Who-o-o-oo
They ended the song with a rehearsed pose. The crowd burst out in a standing ovation. I looked over at Troy who was completely blown away by their performance.
"Well then," he said, "you don't see that every day."
I laughed at his comical comment.
Mrs. Darbus stood up and turned around to face the audience. They had all begun to leave the auditorium.
"Are there any last minute sign-ups?" She paused. "No...good...done."
She turned off the light on her desk and sauntered down the aisle in the direction of Troy and me. I thought for a moment and stood up.
"I'd like to audition, Mrs. Darbus!" I said energetically.
Troy looked at me like I was out of my mind.
"Time limit means something in the world of theater, young lady," Mrs. Darbus said, looking at me.
"Solo auditions are long, long over, and there are simply no other pairs."
"I'll sing with her," a voice announced from behind me.
Troy had stood up and was slightly raising his hand. I turned around and smiled.
"Troy Bolton..." Mrs. Darbus said, impressed. "Where is your...sport's posse, or whatever it's called."
"Team," Troy corrected.
"Ah," Mrs. Darbus said.
"She has an amazing voice," Troy said.
"I call for last minute auditions, and you didn't respond. Free period is now over," Mrs. Darbus said. She looked at us sternly over her glasses and walked past us. I looked up and saw the composer, Kelsi Nielsen gathering up her music. She accidentally tripped on the leg of the piano, and her music scattered all over the floor.
Troy and I rushed up the steps to the stage and dropped down on our knees to help pick up the fallen papers.
"So you're a composer," Troy said, trying to make conversation with the shy composer. "You wrote the song Ryan and Sharpay just sang? And the whole show?"
Kelsi merely nodded. Troy Bolton, the Troy Bolton was speaking to her.
"Well, that's really cool," Troy said, offering Kelsi his hand to help her up. "I can't wait to here the rest of the show."
Kelsi smiled as Troy and I handed her the music we had picked up.
"So you really like the song?" Kelsi inquired.
Troy and I nodded.
"Well, Sharpay and Ryan, they kind of messed it up," Kelsi told us. "Do you want to hear how the duet's supposed to sound?"
She led us over to the piano and took her seat. She played the soft, slow notes on the piano. After several measures, Troy began to sing.
I couldn't help but notice how smooth and soft his voice was. It was so crisp and whimsical. I had never heard anything like it. It was all of a sudden my turn to sing, and I was almost certain that he had the same idea of my voice.
We finished the song and stood in silence for a few seconds.
"Wow, that's nice," Troy said softly.
Kelsi smiled.
"Bolton, Montez, you have a callback," came the booming voice of Mrs. Darbus. "Kelsi, give them the duet from the second act. Work on it with them."
I looked over at Mrs. Darbus. I noticed her smile. Kelsi handed us the music and began listing the times that she was available to rehearse. Troy was standing there, dumbfounded. He flipped through the music with a confused look on his face.
He looked back at me and noticed I was smiling. For some reason, that made him smile too.
yeah, i know that the ending was almost exactly like the movie, but it just fit, so i put it in there. the rest of the story won't be taken directly from the movie except for a few lines here and there. okay - u no what to do! review please! the faster you review...the faster i update! (well, at least that's what everyone says)