Hey! Sorry it took so long to update again! I've had this chapter written for a couple days now, but I didn't feel like typing it.(I know, I'm lazy! LOL!) Anyway, please R&R!
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Chapter 21: One in This World
"Sharpay, you know what time it is, don't you?" Ryan yelled through his sister's bedroom door. "Troy is going to be here any minute."
"I know, I know, I'll be there in a minute," she called back.
Ryan shook his head as he straightened his tie in the hall mirror.
It was Friday night and almost time to head to the school for the dance.
Sharpay finally emerged from her bedroom, a nervous smile spread across her face. "How do I look?"
Ryan turned to his twin. "You look amazing, Shar. Troy won't be able to take his eyes off of you."
Sharpay's dress was deep purple and made out of a smooth, silky fabric. Right below her waist the dress split, revealing a layer of black lace. Her forearms were covered with matching black, elbow-length gloves. She allowed her golden locks to fall gracefully over her shoulders with a thick, purple headband wrapped around her head.
"Do you really think that I look that good? Even my shoes? Because I have anot-"
"Shar," Ryan interrupted. "Honestly, you look great!"
Sharpay finally seemed satisfied with her brother's answer. She smiled. "Thank you. You clean up pretty nice yourself."
The doorbell sounded from down stairs and Sharpay heard her dad open the door. "That's probably Troy," Sharpay stated. "Are you sure that you don't want to ride with us? I'm sure that Troy wouldn't mind."
"He'd say he wouldn't mind, but I know he probably wants you all to himself. I'll be fine driving my own car."
"Okay, if you're sure."
"I am, I'll see you there."
Sharpay nodded. "All right."
Troy smiled politely as he entered the house. "It's nice to see you again, Mr. Evans."
Mr. Evans returned the smile. "You too, Troy. Sharpay should be down in a minute."
"Okay," he replied.
Less than five minutes later, there was a sound at the top of the stairs and Troy looked up. His jaw dropped slightly when he saw his date descending the steps. And when she reached him, he could barely find his voice.
"Y-you look beautiful," he finally said.
"Why thank you." She smiled. "You look great too."
Mr. Evans kissed his daughter's cheek lightly. "Don't be out too late."
"We won't, Daddy, I promise." She gave her dad one last wave, before following Troy out the door.
Sharpay linked her arm with Troy's as they entered the gym. A gasp escaped her mouth when she saw the amazingly decorated room.
Troy voiced her thoughts by saying, "It looks great in here."
"I know," she agreed.
At that moment, Troy caught sight of Gabriella and Davide sitting at a table across the room and they walked in that direction.
"Hey, you two," Troy greeted once they came within earshot.
Gabriella glanced up and smiled when she saw them. "Hey, what's up?"
"Not much. What time did you guys get here?"
"About fifteen minute ago," Gabriella replied. Her gaze drifted over Troy's shoulder. "There's Taylor."
"And Kelsi," Troy added as she came through the gym doors.
Both girls came to join the small group. Kelsi's dress was a glittery sky blue and ran straight down to her ankles. Taylor's was a dark red dress and only ran down to her knees.
"Both of you look really nice," Gabriella complimented.
"All of you look great too," Taylor replied.
Gabriella wore a long, green dress made out of satin, which shimmered with her every movement. Davide, who sat next to her, wore a matching green tie.
"No dates?" Troy asked the girls.
Kelsi merely shook her head, but Taylor rolled her eyes and let out a stiff laugh.
Troy assumed that this reaction was because of Chad, so he didn't pursue an answer from her. He wanted to have fun, and thinking about the fight he had, had with his friend wouldn't help.
Luckily, the subject changed when Ryan joined them.
"Hello everyone," he greeted cheerily.
They all smiled at the new arrival. "Hi," they replied in unison.
"Not that I'm not grateful, but why does everyone look so happy to see me?"
Troy glanced towards the entrance of the gym. "Because we were glad to have a subject change."
Everyone followed Troy's gaze and they set eyes on Chad. Ever since the fight between the two best friends, almost all of their friends had sided with Troy.
"I didn't think he would come," Taylor muttered.
"But he did, so I guess we'll just have to live with it," Troy said. "Does anyone want some punch?"
"I'll take some," Sharpay replied quickly.
"Me too," added Gabriella.
Troy nodded. "Okay, I'll be right back."
"I'll come with you, Troy." Davide stood up and followed Troy towards the refreshment table.
Taylor was asked to dance and she gladly accepted.
To Sharpay's surprise, Ryan turned to Kelsi. "Would you like to dance?" He asked.
A blushed appeared on Kelsi's cheeks. "Sure."
They walked onto the dance floor and Sharpay and Gabriella were left alone.
Troy and Davide returned momentarily with four drinks.
"Where'd everyone go?" Troy said as he handed Sharpay one of the cups.
Sharpay motioned towards the dance floor. "They're dancing."
Troy raised his eyebrows. "Ryan and Kelsi?"
Sharpay lifted her shoulders in a shrug. "I don't know. Ryan just asked her to dance and she said yes.
The song changed to a slower tune and Sharpay smiled. "I love this song."
Troy held out his hand. "Then may I have this dance?"
Sharpay set her cup on the table and placed her hand in his. "Yes, you may."
She allowed Troy to lead her to the center of the dance floor. He slowly wrapped his arms around her waist and she put hers around his neck.
I've been searching for Someone to hold me when I'm lonely There's one in this world for everyone
A heart that needs a heart like mine
I've been reaching for
A hand that understands
I've been waiting for
Someone that I can love
That loves me
Loves me for the one that I am
Someone to keep the rain away
They say
They say
One heart
One soul to walk beside you
One in this life to share your love
One touch
To touch the heart inside you
Wanna reach for each night
Wanna trust with your life
That's what I believe
You're the one
The one in this world for me
Sharpay glanced around and noticed that Ryan and Kelsi had sat down and Gabriella and Davide had started dancing. She smiled, they were a nice couple.
Her gaze drifted back to Troy, who was staring down at her. "What?" she asked.
His eyes were sparkling as he replied, "I'm just thinking how I'm the luckiest guy in the whole world."
I've been praying that
Someone like you would rescue me
I've been hoping that
I'll find my way to you
I've been dreaming that
Somehow I'll finally find somebody
Somebody to make my dreams come true
Someone to hold me when I'm lonely
Someone to give my whole world to
They say
They say
There's one in this world for everyone
One heart
One soul to walk beside you
One in this life to share your love
One touch
To touch the heart inside you
Wanna reach for each night
Wanna trust with your life
That's what I believe
You're the one
The one in this world for me
"Your sister and Troy look really happy together," Kelsi noted as she watched the couple dancing together.
Ryan smiled. "They do, don't they?" He remembered how long it had taken them to get there and he was glad that his sister was finally happy. She deserved it after what she'd been through.
Somebody to hold me when I'm lonely
Someone to tell my secrets to
Someone who's living for me only
Someone to give my whole world to
They say
They say
There's one in this world for everyone You're the one
One heart
One soul to walk beside you
One in this life to share your love
One touch
To touch the heart inside you
Wanna reach for each night
Wanna trust with your life
That's what I believe
You're the one in this world for me
You're the one
So, what'd you think? Please review and tell me! PLEASE!
LanaLang79
Disclaimer -
I do not own the song 'One in This World'.