Another slow chapter, but this is where they really have to choose. I'll update tomorrow!!

CHAPTER TWENTY

Their Team or What They Love?

Monday Morning, December 4th, Homeroom

The usual homeroom chatter was even louder than ever. Troy and Gabriella were talking about the musical. Chad was telling Taylor some jokes which were making her laugh her head off. And Sharpay was in a deep conversation with Rachael and Ryan.

Ms. Darbus was on her little stage in her homeroom. Kelsi was standing by her side.

"Ms. Darbus, are you sure that doing this is a good idea?" Kelsi questioned.

"Yes, dear. I'm sorry but I can't work out the rest of my schedule and this opportunity can't be missed," she said to Kelsi. "Students," she said to get their attention, "there is a very important announcement about the musical production that will be announced during 1st period today. So please pay attention."

And as if she planned it that way, the bell suddenly rang.

Troy and Gabriella walked out the door and gave each other one last look.

"Troy, I don't wanna let you go," Gabriella said jokingly in a romantic sort of way, "Promise me you'll see me in the music room during free period?"

"Anything for you, Gabi," Troy answered, giving her a kiss upon the cheek.

"I'll count the minutes," Gabriella answered as she turned and headed to her next class.

As the students settled into the 1st period classes, the principal came on the loud speaker.

"Students, may I have your attention? The musical, due to some unworkable complications, has been pushed back a week. The schedule next week is the musical on December 8th and 9th, the basketball rematch on the 8th, and the Scholastic Decathlon on the 8th."

Troy, in his Latin class, said to himself in disbelief, "The musical on the same night as the basketball game…"

And Gabriella in her Bio class answered as if she was reading his mind, "…And the Scholastic Decathlon. What are we going to do?"

Chad, in his Shop class, muttered, "Two things on the same night…"

Taylor, in her Algebra III class, finished his sentence in the same matter Gabriella did, "…And they're both important to both of them. How are we going to survive?"

Sharpay, upon hearing the news, was jumping for joy in her seat. It was hard for her to contain her excitement.

Ryan, once he heard the news, knew that Troy and Gabriella were going to have a tough decision to make.

Rachael thought the same. "They have to pick. Their team or what they love?"