Authors Note: I'm sorry, guys; this chapter is short. I've just had so much trouble writing about other character's relationships. You've been waiting too long for this, and I'm ashamed to offer you this. I'll be sure to make it up to you guys next chapter when you get to find out what Troy is thinking and going through. You really deserve it, considering I got 20 reviews for last chapter. I'll repeat for some people who wanted to hear this: last chapter was not the end of Troy and Gabriella. In fact, they should be getting back together soon.

Warning: This chapter is just a crummy filler.

Chapter 21: Fireworks

With Taylor and Chad

He smiled when he passed her in the hall. He caught her elbow to get her attention and make her stop.

"My house, after school?"

She nodded, but then stopped. "Basketball?" She questioned. It was Friday; he always had practice on Fridays.

He dismissed her question, "Cancelled." She took his word and leaned over to kiss him on the cheek. They had been going out for almost a year, and everything was perfect between them. Whenever they were together, nothing could be wrong. She loved every minute with him.

Well I don't mind waiting 'til you're comfortable with me
But what's it gonna take to prove that I'm for real?
'Cause you know how I feel about you
You know I can't live without you
I just wanna stay and make it real

With Sharpay and Zeke

"I got a new recipe, and I want to try it out." Zeke was excited, as he always was whenever he found something new to cook. Sharpay would help him carry out the recipe. She would go to his house and do a few things, but most of the time she just watched. It was great to see someone so into something. "Can you come today?"

"Sure, what is it?" She asked excitedly. Whatever it was, she knew it would be good.

"Finally that crème brûlée." He had promised her last year that he would make her one, but he could never get the perfect recipe or make it exactly the right way. He had decided to try it today.

"Seriously?" Her eyebrows were raised. From him, she had learned it was one of the hardest recipes to complete. It was utterly complicated.

He nodded, and his smile brightened her day.

'Cause I know, you know
it can't get much better
Fireworks flyin' whenever we're together
I know, you know, that I know you love me

Well I've made up my mind that I want you to be the one
The one I wanna be with when I'm ninety-two

With Taylor and Chad

She snuggled closer to him as the TV blared. Whenever a frightening or extra-loud scene would occur, she would cringe, and Chad would always notice. Instinctively he kissed her forehead.

Taylor traced her eyes to him, and a smile escaped her lips despite the morbidity of the movie. She leaned closer to him and brought her lips against his.

'Cause I know, you know
it can't get much better
Fireworks flyin' whenever we're together
I know, you know, that I know you love me

In that kiss they felt passion. Their bodies inched closer, and his hands traveled down her back and up her shirt, receiving a twinge from her. He pushed away due to her reluctance.

"I'm sorry," he muttered.

She shook her head. "No, it's okay. I guess...I didn't expect anything."

They just stared at each other for a while, so many emotions toying with their minds.

I just wanna feel you tonight
making sure the moment's just right
I could die just staring in your eyes
I just wanna feel your heartbeat
hold you even closer to me
Fall asleep with you right by my side
We'll see fireworks tonight

With Sharpay and Zeke

Sharpay was amazed once again by Zeke's skill in the kitchen. She stayed leaning on the counter as he moved around and worked. If she dared touch anything, she imagined, everything would be ruined. There was nothing she could do but watch him.

He was concentrating so hard that it brought a smile to her face. He managed to glance at her and notice this. "What?" He asked curiously yet happily.

"You're a pro," her cheerful voice rang in his ears.

"Of course, I'm not," he chuckled, "I wish I were though."

"Zeke, you're going to be the perfect chef."

He grinned and pecked his girlfriend on the lips. "I love you," he muttered for the first time.

I've waited all my life to make this perfect every way
And sharing it with you would make it even more than that

'Cause I know, you know
it can't get much better
Fireworks flyin' whenever we're together
I know, you know, that I know you love me

With Taylor and Chad

She thoughtfully rested her head on her boyfriend's shoulder. Last year she had thought she knew everything, but now thinking back, she realized she didn't know love. In fact, she didn't know much. She was ready to know more.

He brought her into a kiss, and this time they didn't stop. Feelings were definitely evident in it, especially love.

I know, you know, it can't get much better
Fireworks flyin' whenever we're together
I know, you know, that I know you love me (we'll see fireworks tonight)

She surfaced for air and said something she had been debating over in her head.

"I'm ready," she whispered.

We'll see fireworks tonight.