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Natalie raced with Ryan over to the Drama board.
"Callbacks are Troy Bolton and Sharpay Evans," she said.
"As usual," Ryan joked back. Natalie ran her forefinger further down the list. She squeaked.
"Ryan Evans and Natalie Summers!" she cried out in excitement, grabbing Ryan's hands and jumping up and down in joy.
"Really? Awesome!" he exclaimed, excited himself as well.
"Yeah! See? Look!"
Ryan looked at the list himself, then he high-fived Natalie.
Sitting in homeroom the following Wednesday, Sharpay waited to pounce on Troy. He finally walked in.
"Troy! Hi, Troy!" She bounced up out of her seat and handed him sheet music.
"Oh no," he said looking it over. "I won't do this, it's just so…so…" he thought. "Weird," he said after a moment. "Besides, haven't you done 'Bop to the Top' before?"
"But Mrs. Darbus loves it," Sharpay pouted.
Troy sighed. "Fine," he said reluctantly. Sharpay sat up and smiled.
Kelsi ran over to Ryan and Natalie, who were conversing excitedly about callbacks.
"Guys, you've practiced the song, right?"
"Worked on that yesterday," Ryan said.
"Most of yesterday," Natalie corrected. Ryan thought.
"Okay, fine, most of yesterday." He grinned at Natalie.
Kelsi realized that there was something between the two of them, but she didn't push.
"So long as you're ready when the bell…"
Ring.
"…Rings. Go get 'em!"
Ryan and Natalie walked hand in hand to the auditorium that afternoon after school.
"You ready?" Ryan asked.
"Sure am. You?"
"Yep…let's go!" he said, taking off down the hall. He turned around. "Gotta catch me!"
Natalie laughed and ran after him. She finally caught him, and when she did, she leaned against him and kissed him once.
"Let's go," she said.
Walking into the auditorium, they were quickly spotted by Kelsi.
"What took so long?"
"Nothing," the pair said in unison. Kelsi laughed.
"First up, Sharpay and Troy! Take the stage, please," Mrs. Darbus called out.
Troy had no interest whatsoever in doing what he was about to do, but he had little choice. So, as the music started, so did a reluctant Troy.
After the song ended, Sharpay went over and hugged Troy, who simply stood there. Soon after they were on their way off the stage.
"Bravo, brava!" Mrs. Darbus cried out, clapping. "Ryan and Natalie, are you ready?"
"Yes!" came the excited voices from already onstage. Mrs. Darbus laughed joyfully.
"Eager! Always good!"
A/N: Sorry it's been so long guys, I haven't been able to write in so long, and I'm so sorry! But here's another chapter, and there should be another coming up real soon! Stay tuned, and remember, Reviews are Love!