Best of Both Worlds
By: lol925
Disclaimer: I do not own High School Musical or Sleepover.
Dedicated: To my readers, reviewers, friends, family, and Rachael for her continued support for my writing.
A/n: I'm back after like a month! I have one little note about this chapter. It started out like my other chapters, mediocre and regular. The next time I sat down to write the end was composed a bit strangely. So just to let you know the "potions" scene was inspired by yougogirl so if you don't like it blame her! (Just kidding) Anyway, enjoy the chapter.
February 3, Laura's House, 6:00
"I can't stop thinking about the dance. It was so magical!" exclaimed Robyn as she munched on a slice of pepperoni pizza.
"It was for you! My night wasn't exactly enjoyable until you rescued me," Laura snapped back with a pout. She stood up to put another CD in the stereo.
"Guys, we don't need you butting heads right now. We wanted to have a sleepover to relax. School has been driving us to the core. If you're going to fume do it quietly," Melissa the peacemaker intervened.
"Sorry, we'll stop," Laura said.
"This is great. I haven't gone to a sleepover in years," I contributed.
"Really? Why not? Last year we had sleepovers every other weekend, but we were too busy this year," Robyn said.
"My other friends thought it was childish," I mumbled.
"I don't think you're ever too old to have a sleepover. The activities you do just change. My mom even has sleepovers with her best friend every blue moon," Laura pointed out as she polished off the last slice.
"Let's watch a movie," I suggested after we cleaned away the pizza boxes.
"Sure, I have a ton of movies. Pick out what you guys like," Laura offered.
"Can we watch the movie Sleepover?" asked Robyn. Everyone approved the movie
"I just got it for my birthday and haven't seen it yet," she told us. For the next hour and a half or so we were occupied. I have to say the movie was good. As the end credits played Laura switched off the TV.
"What did you guys think?" I questioned.
"It was good. Her brother was nice to cover for her," Robyn said.
"Yeah, it was really funny. I can't believe her teacher was at the club. Also, how were her parents not like shocked when the tree house fell?" Melissa remarked.
"Well, I thought it was really good. Those popular girls were so stupid though. I mean cliques, but we're not that bad," Laura replied.
"Totally, I don't know how I could survive with a school full of cliques. The whole "status quo" thing is so stupid. Anyway, so what should we do now?" I asked.
"How about we give each other French manicures? I brought my kit with me," Melissa responded.
"Definitely, I want to do Gabi's nails!" Laura said lunging for the kit.
"Can you paint them red?" I requested.
"As you wish. Sorry, I love The Princess Bride and couldn't resist," Laura said giggling. One by one she placed white tapes right below the tips of my nails and painted them white. Then she did a base coat, the nail polish, and the top coat. She added some finishing touches and then I did Laura's nails.
"So how is it going with Brian? Have you gone on any regular dates yet?" Laura questioned me.
"You didn't hear the news yet? He's moving to Atlanta in 2 weeks," Robyn told her. Laura's jaw dropped a bit.
"You're kidding me! He goes all "sweet guy" on Gabi and jets off!" Laura exclaimed.
"If that's how you feel, how do you think I feel? First boy is a complete jerk. The second guy is like amazing and moving to the other side of the country," I said dejectedly.
"Let's stop talking about sad stuff. Does anyone have any gossip?" I said. We formed a little circle.
"I have a very juicy piece of gossip that has yet to be released to the public. Ben has been kicked off the basketball team, because he is failing math class. He has gone through three tutors and nothing has helped. Coach is now begging Principal Grumman to change the rules," Robyn announced. We all squealed and gave each other high fives.
"How did you find out?" I asked bursting with curiosity.
"After writing club was over I was going to the activity buses and I heard the team yelling at him in the gym," she replied smirking. We shared a few more gossip pieces and played various sleepover games.
"So what's next on the agenda?" I asked. We were sprawled across Laura's bedroom floor now. By then were snuggled in our sleeping bags.
"I've got an idea. Let's make some concoctions in the kitchen. My parents are heavy sleepers and won't find out," Laura said. We agreed and padded down the steps as softly as we could.
"Now should we make something tasty or gross?" Melissa asked.
"Gross!" the four of us chorused together. Laura got out a huge mixing bowl. First she put in two eggs. Then we put in some water, milk, orange juice, and Gatorade from the fridge. Robyn ran out to the garage and got a can of Cherry Pepsi and Crush. After a big debate we added a scoop of cookie dough ice cream.
"Now let's add a bit of seasoning to it," I said laughing. We put in sugar, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Robyn even sneaked in some chocolate chips.
"Are we done yet?" Melissa asked.
"Almost, let's add the finishing touch," Laura announced. She grabbed a lemon and a lime and squeezed them over the bowl for a good measure. Slowly we stirred with a large wooden spoon. I felt like I was brewing a potion. At last our result was a putrid brown.
"So here is the deal. Everyone has to take a tiny sip just to say they did. Then we each have to tell a huge secret. None of us can already know it. If you don't you have to drink the whole glass," Laura explained as she poured each of us a glass. We all took a tiny sip. Melissa, Robyn, and I spit it out into the sink. Laura swallowed hers after making an unpleasant face.
"I think I'm going to barf and I didn't even swallow it," I declared.
"I'll go first. Do you remember the Fergie concert we went to? I was grounded that weekend, so I snuck out. Luckily my parents didn't catch me," Laura told us.
"Wow, you're lucky you didn't get caught. My brother is getting married this summer after he graduates from college. Mom told me not to tell anyone, but I don't you guys count," Robyn told us.
"That is so awesome! Sam and Catherine make such a cute couple," I exclaimed. My secret is I'm Mel…I'm melancholy today, because I failed my history test," I said.
"Gabriella, that doesn't count! You told us that during lunch. Don't you remember?" You have to drink it," Laura said.
"Oh I did, didn't I? I asked feigning surprise. I felt horrible. I felt horrible for lying to my friends. They knew I was lying and they were very suspicious. I barely tasted it. I was that caught up in my emotions. They watched in awe as I swallowed the last sip. I think I deserved it, but of my dishonesty.
"Well here's a real secret, my parents are getting divorced," Melissa blurted out. She was making an unsuccessful to restrain her tears. My fib seemed to lie in the air forgotten. We rushed to her side.
"Melissa…we…divorce…wow…sorry…I don't even know what I'm supposed to say," Laura said. The four of us enveloped in a group hug.
"I know how you feel. I felt the same way when my parents got divorced. Deep down you'll always want them together again. Eventually you'll come to terms with it," I comforted.
"After we finally let go of each other we wordlessly cleaned up the kitchen and went to bed. We didn't whisper into the night like at most sleepovers. Things had changed and the mood was quite solemn. They were onto me and Melissa was deeply hurting. One could only guess what the morning would hold.
Well there is the end of the chapter. I hope that it wasn't too strange. One thing I really want to know is if they're acting too young. I'm not as old as they are, so I don't know how people their age act. Well please leave a review with comments, questions and suggestions!