(A/N: OK, so, what's up? I don't really know how long the wait was this time, but I hope it was shorter . . . And since I am now officially in High School (yay!) I may not be able to update as often (not that I update often or anything . . . ) but if I take even longer than usual, that's why . . . Hope you like it!)
"Dude, are we nearly done?" Troy ran his hand through his hair, obviously stressed.
"Troy, relax. You're almost as stressed as Gabi. And that's saying a lot. We'll get everything done. The girls are already getting their dresses, and we just need to get a tux." Ryan was scribbling something down on a pad of paper, apparently something for his parents on how to arrange everything at Lava Springs.
Chad's cell phone rang, and after a quick conversation, Chad said, "OK, they're done with their dresses, and they said they'd be home soon."
"OK, good." Zeke was looking up more recipes for the main courses and the cake, when the door opened.
"Hey, we're home!" Sharpay's voice filled the apartment, and there was a shuffling of bags, feet, and . . . something else.
"What do the dresses look like?" Jason asked.
"You'll see soon enough."
"Kels, what's in those boxes?" Jason then pointed to two boxes on the floor next to the couch. Two boxes with holes in the sides and lids. And then the boxes barked. The boys looked at the girls in surprise, and Troy said, "You bought dogs? I -- we -- thought you were going out to get dresses."
Sharpay opened one of the two boxes and said, "We -- Kelsi and I -- just couldn't help it. Kelsi hasn't had a pet before, and I haven't had a dog in forever, and they were so cute . . . " Sharpay trailed off as she showed the guys her eight week old Westie puppy.
"Aw . . . it's kinda cute," Jason smiled, playing a little with the puppy's pointy ears.
"He. He, not it."
"OK . . . what's his name?"
"Snuggles."
"Snuggles?" Zeke looked at Sharpay, smiling.
"Yes. Snuggles. Cute, isn't he?"
"What kind of dog did you get, Kels?"
"A girl Westie. She's a little younger than Snuggles. A month, I think." Kelsi smiled and picked up her Westie, who's ears were still folded down.
"Name?"
"Cuddles."
"So, the boy is Snuggles, the girl is Cuddles?"
"Yep."
"Yeah, those are real original names," Chad muttered.
"Hey, the dogs are cute. Cuter than you, even," Taylor smiled.
"Well, I'm insulted." Taylor gave him a kiss on the cheek, and he smiled back.
"Hey Shar, why didn't you buy a Shar-pei dog?" Ryan was joking, of course, but Sharpay replied anyway.
"I'm not really fond of Shar-pei dogs. They're . . . kinda ugly."
"In contrast to the person Sharpay," Zeke cut in, "who is very pretty." Sharpay blushed somewhat, which caused the others to laugh. Sharpay did not blush very often . . .
"So, can we see your dresses or not?"
"Yeah, sure." The girls unzipped their garment bags and showed off their new dresses. Except for Gabi.
"Gabi, can't I see your wedding dress?"
"Sorry, Troy. Isn't it bad luck for the groom to see the bride in her dress before the wedding?"
"No . . . I think it's bad luck, supposedly, for the bride to play the bride in the wedding rehearsal, and bad luck for the groom to see the bride twenty four hours before the wedding. But I'm allowed to see your dress, I think."
"OK, OK." Gabi showed Troy her dress, and he said, "Wow. I'm sure that will look very pretty on you."
"Tay, why didn't you buy a dress yet? For our wedding, I mean. Wasn't there some huge sale?"
"I . . . have a dress."
"Can I see it?"
"I'm not done with it yet." Chad tried to get Taylor to say more, but she wouldn't talk any more on the subject, just smiled at him.
Jason was playing with Cuddles, and Kelsi was laughing as Cuddles jumped on Jason in order to get an old sock he was holding.
"Maybe we will get this done on time," Gabi smiled, stroking Snuggles's fur.
"We will, Gabi. Don't worry. We will . . . "
(A/N: Kinda short . . . but did you like it? I hope you did. As always, reviews are welcome, and they are only a click away.)