AN: Hey guys! Remember me?? (ducks down to avoid flying objects) I'm so sorry for the long long long wait that I promised myself I would never to to those who were nice enough to read my story. But two surgeries and helping my best friend plan her wedding(to my cousin no less!) and well, its been a while! So, needless to say that I'm hoping you guys like this and it redeems me some what. Not a whole lot going on. Just some Rypay(bro/sis) fluff. Hope yall like it!

Disclaimer: Nope, still don't own anything. Otherwise there would be some serious Rypay(bro/sis) fluff in HSM3!

Ice Twins Defrost

Ryan and Sharpay held their rigid postures as they stalked across the parking lot and got into Sharpay's pink convertible. Once they pulled out of the parking lot and the school disappeared from sight they let their guards down with simultaneous sighs of relief. They smiled tiredly at each other but were otherwise silent on the short drive back to the their home, which many would consider a mansion, each lost in their own thoughts.

Sharpay pulled into the garage and parked her car next to Ryan's, which was a black version of her car. They had been presents from their parents for their 16th birthday. "So," Sharpay began, giving her brother a grin, "since we're now the East High Ice Twins, you want us to take your car tomorrow? I know you aren't overly fond of being driven around in a pink car." Sharpay added with a giggle.

"Sure!" Ryan said returning her grin. "Might be interesting to see the brat pack's reaction when we show up in my car instead of yours." He said grinning at the thought of their reaction. "At least it will be another sign to them that we're on equal ground now."

"Oh my gosh, I can't wait to see their faces the first time you take control!" Sharpay added throwing her head back laughing. "They aren't gonna have a clue how to react!"

"All the better. At least then if any of them decide to talk about us, it will be the both of us instead of just you. Then I might actually make it through the day without wanting to punch someones lights out." Ryan responded grinning.

"Yeah, now it will be me wanting to punch someone!" Sharpay giggled. "And you know how good my restraint skills are so this is going to be just fabulous!" Sharpay added sarcastically causing Ryan to burst out laughing. Even though she tried to hold her serious face, Ryan's laughter got to her and soon she was laughing along with her brother.

"Well, lets get inside." Sharpay said when they had finally calmed down. "It's a little warm out here, and besides, I can't wait to get out of these heels!" Sharpay told her brother giving an exaggerated pained look while showing him her four inch heels as she rounded the car. "Today has not been the day for uncomfortable shoes!"

"I still don't get why you buy those shoes if they hurt your feet so bad." Ryan said as they entered the house. "Why buy shoes that hurt your feet that bad?"

"Well, I wouldn't be very stylish wearing crocs all the time now would I?" Sharpay bantered back as they climbed the stairs towards heading to their bedrooms to change. She loved these times with her brother, when it was just the two of them with no acts or pretenses. He was the only one she could truly be herself with. She knew he would always love her no matter what and that brought her a great sense of comfort. Especially when days end like today had.

"No, maybe not. But hey, maybe it would keep you in a better mood so you can concentrate more on fixing your hair, cause it needs some serious help sis." Ryan said making a face as he flipped her hair looking at the clips that now hung crooked in her hair as he swiped his hat back.

"Hey! It's your hats fault!" Sharpay said pretending to be angry. "Look what it did to my beautiful hair!"

"Yeah! I know! Who knew a hat could make that much of an improvement over your usual hair style!" Ryan teased dodging as she playfully swung at him. He hurried backwards laughing until he entered his room closing the door in a hurry, locking it before running to the bathroom door and locking it as well since it joined their two rooms. He doubled over laughing, eventually sliding down and leaning against the bathroom door as he heard Sharpay banging on it yelling at him even though the giggles in her voice diminished the angry effect she was going for. Eventually she was laughing too hard to keep up the charade and he heard her heels clicking as she went to change.

He loved his sister like this. When she felt comfortable enough to just be herself. Not the Ice Queen, or perfect Daddy's little girl, or whoever anyone else expected her to be. Nope, at home, when it was just the two of them, she was simply Sharpay Elizabeth Evans. His sweet caring twin sister and the best friend he had ever had. And also the only person he truly needed. Not like their parents were around much. And friends?? Obviously having any friends other than Sharpay, Kelsi, and Zeke(who was on trial basis purely for Sharpay, and God help him if he hurt her!) was a huge mistake. And really, at the end of the day, he just needed Sharpay. As much as he tried to ignore it, what happened with the Wild Cats had hurt him more than he wanted to admit to Sharpay, or to himself for that matter.

He had been trying so hard to take care of Sharpay that he kept pushing down how he was feeling. Knowing people that he considered his friends had been able to pull off such a malicious attack on his sister without so much of a hint of remorse or without him catching on made him sick. Sure, they looked upset after he reamed them out in the cafeteria, but hey, they apparently were way better actors than he ever gave them credit for. As much as he had been starting to like Gabriella and Troy, he never for a second, thought they were great actors. Sure they were good, but never great. But if they were capable of the act they had been putting on being nice to Shar, then they were far better actors than he had thought. Yep, he and Sharpay would just have to work double time on their next audition to make sure they blew them out of the water.

Of course Gabi-Gabriella he mentally reminded himself, had said they weren't auditioning this year, but obviously he now knew exactly how much her word meant. About as much as Chad's apology did. He had fallen for their lies once, but that would never happen again. He had to protect his sister. And if the Wild Cats thought Sharpay had been horrible as the Ice Queen, they hadn't seen anything yet. He wouldn't mess up again. He was going to protect Sharpay. No matter what he had to do, he would never let her be hurt like this again. No one else but Kelsi, and possibly Zeke, could be trusted with his twin's heart. No, now he was East High's Ice King, and whoever even attempted to get close to Sharpay, other than Kelsi or Zeke, would answer to him.

AN: Hey again! Well, I hope you guys liked the update! Once again sorry for making it so long since the last one! Promise it won't be that long again! Please just R&R and let me know what you think or if you have ideas! And that you guys don't hate me and haven't forgotten this story! I'm always up for new ideas! Thanks guys! And a special thanks to Angel of the Starz for the much needed prodding! Katie