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Chapter 11: Sharpay Meets the Parent

Sharpay pulls the DVD out as it finishes; her face stained with tears. Titanic always made her cry, especially because she was feeling rubbishy anyway. Chad Danforth, yes THE Chad Danforth was sitting next to her, on her bed, both in Pyjamas. She was forcing herself to bury her feelings within her and not them be released.

Chad was feeling the strain to, maybe it was because of the pain Gabriella had put him through earlier but at half one in the morning all he wanted to do was watch the 'Ice Princess' sleep. Her beautiful brown eyes shimmered with tears, but she still looked amazing to Chad.

She returned to the bed, her hand slowly grazing the soft covers of her bed, she looked exhausted.

"You know Superstar; if you want you could get some sleep." Chad said caringly. Sharpay smiled before immediately slipping herself under the covers.

"Chad, you can sleep in my bed, it's big enough for 4 people so we'll be OK. And anyway, I know you need comfort.

Chad smiled and cautiously slid himself under the soft, silk covers of Sharpay's huge bed. He felt as if his troubles were leaving him as his back came into contact with Sharpay's super spongy mattress. It was amazing but it didn't compare to the smile he received from Sharpay, she gave him a cheeky grin, blew him a kiss before closing her eyes softly and falling to sleep.

Chad didn't feel tired so he lay there, studying her features and wondering just when he would ever be able to tell Sharpay how he felt. He yearned for her touch, her kiss but as of yet, it wasn't his to want.

The Next day Chad was woken up to an angel singing one of his favourite songs 'I don't love you' by My Chemical Romance. Sharpay smiled at him sweetly, before placing a breakfast tray down beside him filled with Chad's favourites. Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Tomato and baked beans all stacked up with a big glass of orange juice on the side.

"Eat up Chad!" Sharpay said before going into her bathroom and applying her make-up.

Chad sat up and gave her a cheeky grin, before digging in, and finishing his breakfast quicker than Sharpay could brush her teeth. She re-entered the room took the tray from Chad and rushed it into the kitchen. Chad got up and went into Ryan's bathroom. (He stayed at the Evans' so much he had his own toothbrush, towels and a small section of Ryan's wardrobe with his own clothes in. He was like the Evans' adopted son).

He brushed his teeth and got changed before returning to Sharpay's bedroom to find her dressed and ready to go. She was wearing black skinny jeans, a long, creamy coloured dress top that had silver detailing across one side and some killer black heels that no-one in their right mind would 

choose for a day at school. Her hair was straight and hanging loose against her shoulders. Chad thought she looked amazing, all he wanted to do was run his hand through her hair but he chose not to. That would have been a little weird.

"Come on Chad lets go to school." Sharpay said happily, she had woken up early and tried to make Chad's day a happy one as she knew he would have to face Ella soon. He looked happy, dressed in jeans and a green T-Shirt sporting the logo 'AfroDude'.

"Do we have to? I haven't got any assignments with me." Chad whined. Sharpay gave him a harsh look before softening and replying.

"Where are they?"

"They're all in my room at home." Chad said worriedly. He had a hatred of his family home and none of his friends had ever been there. Sharpay was very curious, what could be so bad about his family. She knew that he hated his dad and refused to see him but Chad never spoke about his mom. She really wanted to see what Chad had to bare.

"Then let's go. You need your assignments else you'll get into trouble on the second day back" Sharpay urged. Chad nodded and reluctantly followed her downstairs.

They meet Ryan on the way downstairs but he said Kelsi and Jason were picking him up so they carried on. Sharpay teetered dangerously on her stilettos as she ran to her car. The infamous pink convertible (Author's Note: I read that in a FanFiction somewhere, the infamous bit, and it stuck in my head. Sorry if it was yours didn't mean to copy!) Chad slid in with embarrassment, not because of the pink car, he was used to this but because of the fact that the girl he loved was about to see the worst side of him, his mother.

They set off, Sharpay driving of course, on their way to Chad's house. Anyone would notice that as they got nearer the houses got smaller and smaller till finally, they pulled up to a small bungalow on the edge of town. Sharpay got out confidently but Chad felt a lot better staying inside the car. Sharpay gave him a stern look as he slowly got himself free of his seatbelt and ambled towards his front door.

As soon as the door was open a terrible odour of Scotch and Nicotine filled the air, Sharpay gasped in horror as she stepped in the smoky house. Her eyes were sore from the ash clouding the air but she followed Chad into what she thought was a living room. In the middle of the room sitting on a cushion was Chad's mom. She looked terrible, wrinkled a lot more than any other women her age. Her eyes puffy and sunken, her lips tainted with cigarette burns. Alcohol bottles carpeted the floor. She didn't notice them for a while but suddenly jerked her head awkwardly to face them.

"Chad, what are you doing here?" She asked angrily. She always reprimanded him for no reason, except for reminding her of her ex-husband.

"I'm just here to pick up some assignments for school mom, I'll be gone within five minutes." Chad said quietly. He moved himself in front of Sharpay as if to shield her away from his life.

His mother nodded inattentively before producing a packet of cigarette from her tattered coat pocket. Chad hated that smell so he pulled Sharpay up to his room quickly.



The room was plain, just 4 dirty cream walls and a stained carpet. There was a small bed, a chest of drawers and a desk all placed randomly against the wall. Chad looked at Sharpay and gave her an apologetic look, as if all this was his fault. Sharpay immediately pulled him into a deep hug and said:

"Don't you dare try and make this seem like its OK." It was as if she had read his mind, then again they were best friends. Chad let go of Sharpay before grabbing a bag from under his bed and packing all his school books in there. He turned to leave but was stopped by Sharpay; she forced the bag out of his hand and back onto the bed.

"You're going to pack up all your stuff and come and live with Ryan and me." She said firmly. He laughed but realised she was serious.

"Shar, I'd love to but I can't let you do that. You'll get into trouble"

"My parents are never home and anyway they wouldn't mind, they like you. You've been a great friend to Ryan and me you are coming." She said before grabbing his clothes and putting them in the bag.

"You don't have to tell me twice!" He said. They packed up all his stuff before returning downstairs and into the living room to confront Miss Danforth again.

"Mon, I'm moving out. Now I'm sure you probably won't notice I'm gone but I wanted you to know." Chad said his mother looked at him hazily through a sheet of her cigarette smoke. "Here's 50 so you're OK for food and stuff" Chad said quietly before handing his mom some money he's saved up for her.

She didn't say anything but smiled at him. It was the most affection she had ever shown. Chad quickly pulled Sharpay out of the living room and out of his dreadful house. They sat in her car and got themselves ready. Sharpay couldn't help it but painfully, a tear escaped her and rolled down her face. Chad noticed this and wiped it away quickly before replacing it with a kiss on her cheek. It was only a matter of seconds, a mere graze of her skin with his lips, but both felt the electricity. Sharpay beamed at him

"What was that for?"

"For rescuing me from there, now do you understand why I never brought you here before?" Chad said as Sharpay drove off and headed for school.

As they reached the familiar territory of East High, Chad couldn't help but feel proud of himself. He wasn't good at conveying his emotions at all, he hadn't ever had very good examples of it, but in a way he had shown Sharpay that he felt a lot for her, even if it was just a peck on the cheek. It was the start and he was glad it was beginning.

Chad headed for his locker, arms linked with Sharpay, to dump all his clothes in. They then headed off to homeroom. Troy was already there his arms around Jamie, Chad realised it was true. The Golden Couple had broken up. He couldn't help but smile out of anger; she got what she deserved, if only Troy would get what he deserved.



Sharpay sat in front of Ryan, who had already arrived with Kelsi and Jason, and behind Chad. All she could do was stare at the back of his head and wish that he was hers.

The only person missing was the one who had caused Chad a lot of anger, Gabriella. She was probably upset because of what Troy did to her, Ryan thought. She wasn't missing for long though, she sneaked into class hair and make-up perfect. She looked absolutely fine, as if nothing had happened. She got to her seat and stupidly waved at Chad. He gave her and angry look before turning away.

Chad's PoV:

Is she an idiot or something? Does she think she can just waltz right in here and just pretend like yesterday didn't happen? If she thinks I'm going to be nice to her then she's deluded. After all the rubbish she's put me through and then that heartless text yesterday, urgh. I really can't stand the sight of her.

Now I can guess you're thinking. How can my feelings have faded away this quickly? Well, have you ever seen a TV programme advertised on television and thought, WOW that looks brilliant I've got to watch it. Then you watch it and it's a whole load of crap, well that's how I feel. I've idolised Ella for years, letting her get away with treating me like rubbish. But when it came to crunch time, she didn't choose me she chose lying, cheating Troy. At that moment I realised what all my other friends had been telling me was correct, she wasn't a nice person. She would do anything to get what she wanted and she was completely insensitive of anyone else's feelings.

She should have been nick-named the 'Ice Princess' not Sharpay. The way she strutted down the corridors with her so-called perfect boyfriend, it sickened me. But I stayed friends with her even when she would refuse to believe that Troy was cheating on her, no matter what evidence I showed her. Even when she would choose Troy over me, I still stuck by her side. Even when she would come to my crying about how insensitive Troy was. What a hypocrite.

Sharpay has been such a brilliant friend to me and I hope I've been half as nice as she has. I mean, I would always come over if she was upset, just like I did with Ella. But the next day instead of having to witness a disgusting make-out session in the Hallways, like I did with Gabriella and Troy, she would give me a big hug or even have a go at one of Zeke's recipes and bake me cookies.

I can't believe I've been so blind all along, I just hope Sharpay doesn't feel I've put her out or that I prefer Ella to her. That's just so far from the truth.

End of Chad's PoV:

Within five minutes Coach Bolton arrives to do their register as Miss Darbus is 'letting her creative juices flow' which in English means having a day in bed. Coach Bolton reminded the guys that basketball practice would be tomorrow and anyone's failure to attend, detention or not, would immediately be on the bench for the next three games.

As he said this Coach Bolton gave Troy a warning look. Over the last year Troy had been 'occupied' a lot with Gabriella – and other girls in the school – and had missed a few practices. Chad couldn't help but smirk. That was one thing in life that brought him joy. The fact that Troy's dad couldn't 

understand why Jason, Chad and Zeke weren't ever at the Bolton house anymore. The conclusion he came to was that Troy must have been distracted by Gabriella and forgotten about his teammates. Therefore, Troy was watched by his father very carefully and Troy knew if his dad found out about any of his sexual partners or the horrible things he had said about most of his basketball team, he wouldn't be on the team any longer.

Author's Note: That was a long Chapter for me! Tell me what you thought of the little Chad Pay moment. Reviews Chapters.