Stand in the Rain Chapter 21: Prom and Reunions, a high school musical fanfic

Disclaimer: I do not!!! Own HSM!!!

Chapter 20

Troy had gotten to her just in time. She had lost a lot of blood but the doctors thought she would make a full recovery.

Mrs. Evans had rushed asking when she could pull the plug, typical. Mr. Evan's and Anna were in next, bringing flowers and all the comforts of home.

Sharpay had not woken up yet, though. She had been in an induced coma for the past two days, so that her body could focus on making more blood. Troy had not slept during that entire time. He stayed in his chair watching for the slightest movement in her face, as the flow of people came and went. Troy would not leave her.

It was not fair. First his girlfriend cheated on him, had some other guy's kid, and dumped him, then when he finally realized who the girl he loved really was; she had tried to kill herself. Life is not fair.

"Troy," Mr. Evans started from his chair across the room. "We are going to be bringing Sharpay with us to Rhode Island. Her old psychologist is there and I think we need to get her away from all of this for a while."

Troy stood up for the first time in those two days, causing him to receive alarming glares from the Evans'. Picking the snow globe off of the floor he placed it on he bed side table. Then he wrote a note explaining why he had left, and walked out of the door. Stepping out into the hallway, he could not help but feel his fears were catching up to him. He started to run. Run away from his fears. Run away from his troubles. Run away from his life.

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It was now May: Prom Night.

A lot had happened in the few months after she left. Gabriella and Ryan had welcomed two beautiful, baby boys into the world less than a month ago after Ryan moved in with her and her father. Troy had received an acceptance letter to the University of Albuquerque. Taylor had been voted valedictorian. Kelsey had written an awarding winning script, which got her into Harvard. Surprisingly enough Jason got into Harvard also. Chad was going to play for Duke.

Everyone was excited about starting there new lives. Everyone accept for Troy that is. Troy did not go visit Sharpay after she got out of the hospital. He did not even go to say good-bye, like everyone else had. He could not bear to see her leave.

Troy had changed after Sharpay left. He focused his mind on his studies. He got home on time. He cleaned up his room. He got a part-time job. He was the kid any parent would dream of having.

But his parents could see it in the way Troy responded to them. The way his eyes did not light up anymore at the prospect of talking about basketball. Even when his friends were over, Troy contributed very little to the conversation. They could see thee pain it caused him to have to talk about life after high school.

Troy knew he was depressed too. He missed her. He needed her. He wanted her back.

Even on Prom night, with everyone dancing around him, Troy felt no emotion. He felt no urge to go join them with out her.

Troy glanced around, as usual Chad and Taylor were making out in the corner of the hotel ballroom. Kelsi and Jason were making out on the dance floor. Gabriella and Ryan were making out next to the coat check. Even Martha and Zeke were making out near the food! It was times like these that made Troy even more depressed. He was Troy Bolton. Golden Boy of East High! He could not even get a date to his own Prom.

Suddenly everyone turned towards the door. A blonde girl was making her way to the other wall at the end of the ballroom. Suddenly Troy saw her.

Sharpay looked beautiful, like she had that night in his dream. She was even wearing the same dress.

If the heart is always searching,
Can you ever find a home?
I've been looking for that someone,
I never make it on my own.
Dreams can't take the place of loving you,
There's gotta be a million reasons why it's true.

Troy began to dodge his way around the crowd, and Sharpay began to do the same.

When you look me in the eyes,
And tell me that you love me.
Everything's alright,
When you're right here by my side.
When you look me in the eyes,
I catch a glimpse of heaven.
I find my paradise,
When you look me in the eyes.

"I thought you had left forever."

"I did for a while but I can back."

How long will I be waiting,
To be with you again
Gonna tell you that I love you,
In the best way that I can.
I can't take a day without you here,
You're the light that makes my darkness disappear.

Troy wrapped his hands around her waist and Sharpay leaned into him. Troy could not help but notice that she was wearing the star.

Troy turned Sharpay's face up to meet his and leaned in to kiss her.

They let all of their passion and frustration flow out in that one kiss.

More and more, I start to realize,
I can reach my tomorrow,
I can hold my head up high,
And it's all because you're by my side.

"Troy, thank you." Sharpay whispered in his ear.

When you look me in the eyes,
And tell me that you love me.
Everything's alright,
When you're right here by my side.
When you look me in the eyes
I catch a glimpse of heaven
I find my paradise

"For the necklace? I was nothing, I-"

"Troy, I love that too, but I meant for saving me." Troy and Sharpay locked eyes. He watched her eyes dance under the glittering lights. And she watched his sparkle with the boyish charm she had so missed.

"Sharpay, can I tell you something?" Troy asked, never breaking eye contact.

"Sure, anything." She smiled.

When you look me in the eyes.

"I love you."

Sharpay began to cry as she leaned into Troy once again. "I love you too."

And tell me that you love me.
Everything's alright,
When you're right here by my side.
When you look me in the eyes,
I catch a glimpse of heaven.
I find my paradise,
When you look me in the eyes.
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I want to thank everyone who stuck with this story! Especially those who reviewed for almost every chapter! I still have the epilogue to go! Go Troypay! (and the Jonas Brothers!!!) 1/3