First things first, thank you to everyone who left a review! I love all my reviewers! Second, so sorry this is a day late. My best friend went into labor Sunday evening and I was at the hospital with her for 25 hours! I am just now getting home. So, I apologize in advance if this chapter isn't quite up to par. :)

Chapter 14

Since the night Ryan and Troy had admitted their feelings for each other, things had been going great for them. After that day the two of them, along with Sharpay and Gabriella, were almost inseparable. The started hanging out together between classes and eating lunch together.

There was only one week left before the auditions for the winter musical. Ryan had decided he would wait until the day of the audition to show Troy what he and Sharpay were planning. All Troy knew was they were up too something. He knew Ryan wanted to come out of the school with a bang. He just had no idea how things were going to happen.

Ryan and Troy had been together for almost three weeks now. In that time, they had noticed the way Sharpay and Gabi acted around one another. Ryan knew Gabi liked Sharpay and Troy thought Sharpay felt the same way. They decided enough was enough. If the girls weren't going to do anything about it, then it was up to Ryan and Troy to make them see how the other felt.

After all, it was only fair since they had helped push Ryan and Troy together and neither of them seemed to mind, nope, not one bit.

Deciding Ryan would talk to his sister about Gabi and Troy would talk to Gabi about Sharpay, they both went their separate ways. Although, not without a well deserved kiss to eachother.

Troy found Gabi in the music room, sitting at the piano, silently playing and singing as if no one else existed.

I know what's real can not be denied
Although it may hide for a while
With just one touch love can conquer fears
Turning all your tears into smiles

Trying to be as quiet as he could, he walked up behind her and sat down. He continued to listen to her song. It was so beautiful. Not only her voice but the lyrics to the song. It matched her completely.

It's such a wondrous feeling
I know that my heart can't be wrong

Still not noticing that anyone had walked into the music room, with tears in her eyes, she finished her song.

Cause I still believe in destiny
That you and I were meant to be
I still wish on the stars
As they fall from above
Cause I still believe, believe in love
Yes I still believe, believe in love
I still believe in love
I still believe, believe in love

Once Troy realized she was finished singing, he reached his hand up and placed it on her shoulder. Not expecting anyone to be in the room, Gabi nearly fell out of her seat when someone touched her.

"Troy! What are you doing here? How long have you been listening?" Troy noticed there were tears in her eyes.

"Sorry, Gabi. I wasn't trying to scare you. I was just looking for you and I heard someone in here playing, so I walked in. When I realized it was you and you were singing, I just couldn't walk away. That song. It was beautiful. But why are you so sad?"

"Yeah, the song is amazing, isn't it? Its one of my favorites. Lately, I haven't been able to stop hearing the lyrics, so I thought if I sang it out loud, I could get it out of my head. Even though it is one of my favorites, right now, I can't handle hearing it anymore. Its just complicated. I don't want to burden you with my problems."

"Gab, I want you to unload your problems on me. That's what friends are for. I know we haven't been friends as along as you and Ryan, but I want you to be able to come to me when you need someone to talk too. And I would like to think I could come to you if I needed someone to talk too."

"Oh, Troy, of course you can. You can come to me whenever you need to talk. Its just that my problem isn't so little. Its something major that I haven't told anyone before."

"That you like Sharpay, right?"

Too stunned to talk, Gabriella just stared at Troy. She was terrified of what he was going to say.

"Gabi, its ok. There's nothing wrong with you liking Sharpay."

"Oh, yes there is. She's a girl!"

"Um..yeah. So what? I'm a guy and I'm dating a guy. Heck, if it wasn't for you and Pay pushing us together that day, I'm not sure if either of us would have admitted what we did to each other that day. I will be eternally grateful for what you both did for us. Now, let us help you. If you like her, then what's the problem?"

"The problem is that she is straight. I mean, she's your best friend, shouldn't you know that already?"

"Gabs, if I was you, I wouldn't just to conclusions that fast."

"What are you talking about?"

"Just like you told me, talk to her first. You never know how things will turn out. Just go to her and talk. That's all I'm asking."

"I don't know, Troy. I mean, what if she freaks out on me or something?"

"Since when are you scared of anything? I promise, just talk to her and everything will be ok. Maybe you should even sing her that song from before. The one you was singing when I walked in. Its perfect. Plus, I happen to know its one of her favorites too."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes! Now, go to the auditorium. She's there with Ryan. When you get there, send Ryan my way. Tell him I'm in the music room."

"I'm trusting you, Troy. I hope you're right. I guess I'll talk to you later then. See ya."

"Bye, Gabs."

And with that, Gabi walked out of the music room, leaving Troy along with his thoughts.

...In the Auditorium...

"Hey, Shar. What's up?"

"Hey, Ry, nothing much. What have you been up too lately? Been practicing for the winter musical audition?"

"You know I have. I want everything to be perfect. Troy is going to be so surprised. He still thinks we are going to audition along. Not by a long shot. Its going to be great."

"I'm happy for you, Ryan, you know that, right?"

"Of course I do, sis. Just like I want my only sister to be happy too. No matter who she may be in love with."

"Excuse me? What did you just say?"

"I said it doesn't matter who you love. Boy or girl, it doesn't matter. Love is all that matters."

"You just sounded sooooo gay right then. And what are you talking about?"

"Come on, sis. I know. You don't have to hide it anymore. Especially not from me."

"Hide what?"

"The fact that you are in love with Gabriella."

"WHAT?!"

"Oh, please. There is no need for you to yell. I'm standing right here. And you heard what I said, you love Gabi."

"I have to idea what you're even talking about!"

"Stop lying, Shar. It doesn't suit you. Now, just admit it, so I can go and meet Troy."

"There's nothing to admit, Ryan. And even if there was, she is a straight as they come."

Not realizing anyone else was in the room, Sharpay was terrified of the voice she got a reply from.

"No, actually, I'm not. And I believe you just answered the question I had for you."

Turning around, Sharpay came face to face with Gabriella.

"Gabi, how long have you been listening?"

"For a while now. Troy sent me here. Oh and Ryan, he's waiting for you in the music room. He said for you to meet him there."

"Sure. My work is done here. Behave girls. Oh and have fun!" Winking at them both, Ryan walked out of the auditorium like he was on cloud nine.

"So, I'm taking it the boys wanted us both here so we could talk. And just to make things clear, I am in no way "as straight as they come" as you were saying when I walked in. I take it, you aren't either?"

"Funny thing is, I'm not. And I kinda think I might like you. What would you say to that?"

"This..."

And with that, Gabriella walked up to Sharpay, grabbed her face and kissed her. Only breaking the kiss long enough to catch their breath, Gabi looked at Sharpay and said...

"We really must do something nice for those boys. They are mighty thoughtful. Gotta show our thanks!"

Laughing at her new girlfriends attempt at a joke, Sharpay leaned back in for another kiss.

A/N: So, there ya go. Another chapter. Hope everyone likes it. Cuz after being at the hospital for over 25 hours straight, its all I got in me. :) The song is "I Still Believe" by Hayden Panettiere and I am totally in love with the song! Anyway, feedback is always welcome. Good or bad, I just wanna know. Tootles:)