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Chapter 29
Best Christmas gift ever!
Her head was resting against his shoulder, tired after a very long day of rehearsals. He kissed her hand tenderly and she sighed contently. It was the first week of November and they were kinda celebrating their fourth month-anniversary. Surprising really, how well they were doing. Those had been good months. Probably the best of his life. Sure, sometimes they did have a small argument and wouldn't talk to each other for a while but as any couple that was really in love, everything was quickly forgotten and replaced by sweet moments.
Their hands fit so well when they were entwined. Like they were pieces of a puzzle, perfect matches. Just like they were meant to be. Well, what was he expecting?! They were meant to be, after all! Hadn't he said it to her and to himself over and over again?
She yawned and he kissed her forehead, making her smile lightly. Sharpay was sitting by his other side, watching them and, surprisingly, smiling. She might seem mean and cold but Ryan was her brother and the gods knew how much she loved him! Sure, once in a while she would get jealous and go back to her old evil scheming ways; however, when she saw them like that…
She couldn't help to think her twin had hit the jackpot. She could only hope that one day she would too…
"Ms. Nielson, to stage, if you please" Mrs. Darbus instructed. The brunette nodded and practically crawled her way to the stage, earning a slight glare from the drama teacher. Yet, she smiled sheepishly and the older couldn't help to smile. "We'll be done soon enough, Ms. Nielson. Please refrain yourself of complaining"
The girl nodded but she couldn't help to hate every second of this. She should be behind her piano and she could bet she wouldn't be nearly as tired as she was right then. Nonetheless, she wasn't complaining. That wouldn't be… 'proper'.
Alan O'Connell stood next to her and offered her a supportive smile. She could hear Ryan growling (actually growling) and she suppressed a giggle. God, that boy had a serious jealousy problem…
And she couldn't help to feel so very loved when he did that…
"Again, Mr. O'Connell, I want to see more passion!"
Kelsi smiled apologetically as the boy nodded his head, nervously. It's hard to act 'passionate' when your co-star's possessive boyfriend is glaring murderously at you…
He cleared his throat and closed his eyes. When the music started to play again, he observed her, a determined look on his face. Kelsi smiled encouragely.
"I wasn't jealous before we met/ Now every man that I see is a potential threat/And I'm possessive, it isn't nice" he sang and Kelsi had to try her best not to laugh at the irony of the situation. She eyed Ryan and winked at him, before turning her attention to the other boy.
"It was like shooting a sitting duck/ A little small talk, a smile and baby I was stuck" she sang this time, getting closer to him, smiling in her more flirtatious way (which she had perfected with Sharpay's help) "still don't know what you've done with me/ A grown-up woman should never fall so easily/ I feel a kind of fear/ When I don't have you near/Unsatisfied/I skip my pride/I beg you dear…"
Now they were standing dangerously close and Kelsi knew how much Ryan hated watching that part of the rehearsal. It couldn't be helped, though. In the play, she was Alan's fiancée and it was just natural…
He placed his arms around her waist and she managed not to blush. Sharpay covered her brother's eyes, giggling a little. Mrs. Darbus seemed quite happy with their performance.
Oh, well, as long as they weren't repeating it…
She was picking her books for her next class, absent mindly, humming a mushy song to herself. She looked at her reflection in the small mirror Sharpay had installed inside her locker and smiled. She still thought it was a silly idea, but she was trying her best to befriend the blond and the easiest way to do it was by not contradicting her.
"Kelsi"
And speaking of the devil... she smiled sweetly at the other girl, who was smirking lightly, leaning against her locker.
"Hi" she answered, trying not to look scared "what's up?"
"Care to join me after school?"
Now that was a surprise! It didn't seem like the safest choice. But then again, she knew Ryan would appreciate her best efforts to get along with his sister and whatever that make him happy, would make her happy too.
"Of course, but, don't we have rehearsals?"
"I have already spoken to Mrs. Darbus. We've got important business to take care off"
"We do?"
Sharpay smiled mysteriously "You'll see, darling, you'll see..."
"You can't be serious!"
"Would you rather have your hair dyed?"
Kelsi shook her head and stared at the shop's window she was standing in front of. Sharpay had taken her to buy a wig. Well, wasn't that awkward?
"Okay, I'll get your wig then. However, that's not the main reason we're here"
"No?"
"No. This is what we'll do" Sharpay informed her, gripping her arm and dragging her towards another shop "you'll enter here and look for a dress. A red dress, preferably"
"A dress? What for?"
"Just do what I say, girl!" the blond snapped and Kelsi shivered. God, wasn't she scary? "I'll be with you in ten minutes. Or fifteen. Or something like that"
Then she left, leaving a very confused Kelsi behind. The brunette sighed. Well, better do as told...
The place was empty. Apart from her, there were only other 5 females, who actually were shop assistants. She smiled at them, unsure and they glanced at her a bit contemptuously. She gulped and walked towards the clothes racks, now very nervous. Yet, she needed to find a red dress or risking her life by contradicting Sharpay.
Such not a nice perspective...
"May I help you?"
She jumped, startled at the clerk sudden appearance. She was a not-so-young black-haired female, with chocolate dark skin. She was smiling very friendly at her. Kelsi returned the smile, feeling a little more relaxed.
"Yes, I'm... well, I'm kinda looking for a dress"
The woman nodded "what type of dress?"
"Umm... red?"
The older laughed, at the poor girl's insecurity and gently gripped her forearm "come with me" she instructed, guiding her towards the last racks of the store.
"What about this one?" she offered her a long halter dress, really pretty but very formal. Kelsi shook her head.
"I don't think I'm looking for a night's dress"
"Then? A cocktail dress, maybe?"
"Something casual?" the composer suggested, blushing a little "I really don't..." she was shuttering a little, playing nervously with her hair.
"Don't worry dear" said the other, encouragely "we'll find you something"
Kelsi really hoped so. If not, Sharpay would certainly yell at her for a while...
She stared at her reflection in the mirror. She liked that dress. It was a wonderful strapless red dress, with a thick white silk strap around her waist that tied in the back with a big (and somewhat elegant) bow. It barely reached the middle of her thighs, but she liked it. She thought she looked pretty. Gorgeous, even, if she have had a little more self teem...
"I think that one fits you quite well" the shop assistant told her, smiling kindly "and it's casual and elegant at the same time, don't you think?"
"Yeah" the brunette nodded, making a swirl and giggling a little "I think this is the one"
"Perfect!" the older woman exclaimed "would you like me to...?"
"Oh my gosh! Kels, is that you?!"
The girl smiled at her sister-in-law, who was standing in front of her, a wide smile on her face. She seemed quite pleased with herself and the composer took it as a good sign.
"Like it?" she asked, blushing a little, suddenly matching perfectly her dress' color.
"Yeah, I think it'll work" Sharpay smirked, walking closer to her "yeah, I think it'll work just fine..."
She didn't like her tone, but was too afraid to even try to complain. So, she just gulped.
"We're taking it" the blond informed the clerk "wrap it as a gift, would you?"
"Immediately, Ms. Evans" the shop assistant said, still smiling but a bit nervous now. Well, it seemed that not only her classmates were afraid of the 'Ice Queen'...
Ryan bit down his bottom lip as hard as he could, trying to fight back his laughter. So, that was why Sharpay had refused to rehearse with her costume! Oh, god, she looked so… un-Sharpay-ish!
"If you dare to laugh, I'm killing you" he bit his lip harder, making it bleed and still, it was so tempting…!
"Oh, sis, you look so… umm…"
"Old? A fashion disaster? Ready to be sent to 'what not to wear'?"
He nodded his head, unable to control his laughter anymore. She glared evilly, which just made him laugh harder.
"Eh… guys? Is it normal if I suddenly have an urge to throw off?" Kelsi was standing outside of Sharpay's changing room, looking very pale. However, as she caught a glimpse at her sister-in-law's appearance, she chuckled "oh, Shar, you look…"
"I'm killing you both" the blond girl informed them, crossing her arms over her chest, looking extremely pissed off "it's not like you look that good yourself, baby sis"
Well, Ryan begged to differ. Kelsi was wearing a blond wig, with curly and a bit messy hair but she looked quite pretty. He liked her brunette hair better, but blond was still fine…
Kelsi giggled. "Oh, I'm sorry Shar… it's just… that's so not you!"
And indeed it wasn't! Her makeup made her look at least twenty years older, her hair was a complete mess of blond and untamed curls and her clothes… well, let's just say that the 'real' Sharpay wouldn't be caught dead wearing those!
"Oh, just shut up!" the girl exclaimed, pushing them out of her changing room "go and get ready, the play is starting in five minutes!"
They left, laughing and Sharpay started thinking of several ways of getting back at them…
"I believe in angels/ When I know the time is right for me/ I'll cross the stream/I have a dream…"
She really liked that musical. The plot was kinda interesting and the music was great. What she disliked was sharing the spotlight with another female. And even more when said female was her 'dearful' sister-in-law…
So, when Kelsi finished singing and they all made their reverences, while the audience clapped furiously, the blond felt actually relieved. It was over. Thank the dear lord for that! Hopefully, from now on, she could have her beloved spotlight just for herself…
"What do you mean you're not spending Christmas' break with us?!" Sharpay was almost having a heart attack. After all her perfect planning, everything was ruined! Just because the girl was visiting her grandmother or something like that! How very inconsiderate!
"My father wants to visit her mother. I really don't have any voice in the matter…" the pianist informed her, hugging Ryan a little tighter, getting a bit scared by the other female.
Her boyfriend only smiled, being as compressive as always, but Sharpay was glaring murderously. Of course she realized it wasn't the brunette's fault, yet she couldn't help to be to be irritated. She had worked so hard for this…!
Suddenly, she got an idea. A brilliant idea that only her exceptional scheming mind could ever come up with it! She laughed, unable to hold herself, getting her brother and his girlfriend a bit worried for her.
Yes, everything could still work out…
When her alarm clock rang at 5 in the morning, she cursed and threw it away, making it break. She didn't care. She would get another one. But right now, she needed to drag herself out of bed…
It was Christmas' Day. She knew she shouldn't have drunk so much wine the night before, but at the moment it really seemed like a good idea… She sighed. Again, why was she doing this? She should have bought him another hat and be done with it!
But, being the charming and forever loving sister she was, she had thought of something special. Well, she just hoped he appreciated her effort!
She brushed her teeth and her hair, not bothering to change her sweet pants. Slowly and soundlessly she sneaked out of the place, hoping her twin wouldn't wake up before she came back.
Kelsi was soundly asleep when she heard her mobile phone ring. She cracked one eye open and stared at the device, wondering who might be calling so early. It was Christmas' Day, for god's sake! Didn't they know that people go to sleep late on Christmas' Eve?
It was a message and for a second, she thought of ignoring it. But it may be something important. She opened her phone and read the first part of the message. 'Sharpay' read the top of the screen and she groaned, not her! 'wake up, sleepy head! And open the damned window! It's freezing here!'
What? She reread her message, not sure if she had understood right. Oh, no, certainly not! There was no way that Sharpay Evans had traveled all the way to Nevada just to…
A knock on her window made her jump and almost fell off bed. She stood up and walked towards it, still wondering if everything was just a crazy dream. However, as soon as she opened her window and a blond girl got in, she knew she wasn't dreaming. This was real.
Oh, dear god, it's real!
"Took you long enough" the blond protested, closing the window after her "you know how difficult is to climb this walls?"
She didn't and didn't care to know, thank you very much! She was no professional thief, so why should she care? And she wasn't planning on ever stalking on someone so there was no need for her to know how to climb a damned wall!
"What are you doing here?" her voice was barely above a whisper and her sister-in-law just rolled her eyes, before starting to push her out of the room.
"I'm here for you, obviously. Now, get some clean underwear and get in the shower. We got a plane to catch!"
"What?! Sharpay!"
The other girl just laughed in a manically fashion, making her shiver. This was going to be a hell of a crazy day!
"So, basically, you're kidnapping my daughter?"
Mrs. Nielson arched her eyebrows, as she poured some tea in her cup. She had woken up when she had heard so much noise in the corridor. She had calmly asked Sharpay what was she doing and the blond explained her, while Kelsi took a shower and dressed herself.
"Kinda. I can take her back by 6 o'clock, if you want me to…"
"Oh, I don't mind. And I don't think she would either. She probably would be happier spending the day with Ryan than with us…" the older woman smiled kindly. Sure, she thought this was a little… unusual, but still thought it was kinda sweet.
"I'm glad you understand, Mrs. Nielson"
"Of course I do, dear" at that moment, Kelsi appeared in the kitchen's entrance and her mother smiled, while she started to walk back to her room "have fun, love" she told her daughter, kissing her cheek. The brunette stared, unbelieving at her and the older laughed.
Seriously, she thought this was so cute…
Sharpay was dragging her all across the airport. She was having lots of problem trying to run with her high heels (that weren't that high, but she wasn't used to) and she was freezing. Honestly, who wears a short dress, in Nevada, at 9 o'clock?
"Shar… mind telling me?"
"Just be quiet. I don't wanna ruin the surprise"
Kelsi sighed and nodded her head, letting the other lead the way. She just wasn't in the mood for an argument.
Ryan was just beginning to stir when he heard his bedroom's door opening. He watched as his sister slowly approached him, a giant smile on her face, trying not to make any noise, but failing miserably.
Still, he decided to humor her and pretended to be asleep. The girl smiled a bit more, before shaking him lightly. He opened one eye and smiled.
"Morning, sis" he said "merry Christmas"
"Morning" she said, smiling a bit mischievously "ready for your present?"
He arched his eyebrows, confused, but nodded his head anyways. When they were little kids, Sharpay would come in his bedroom on Christmas' day very early, to force him to accompany her to look for the gifts that 'Santa Claus' had brought them. Since they turned 12, she hadn't done it but…
"'Course" he answered plainly, sitting up.
"Wait here!" she giggled (a very uncommon occurrence) and rushed outside, leaving him more confused. Yet, he didn't suspect… "Merry Christmas, brother!"
"Hi Ryan"
He suddenly found very hard to breath. In front of him, wearing the loveliest red dress ever, was a little embarrassed Kelsi, smiling cutely and worriedly. But, the cutest (and weirdest) thing about her whole attire was that she was wearing an immense red bow on the top of her head.
"Like it?" the blonde asked and the pianist rolled her eyes. Ryan just nodded his head, having forgotten how to speak "well then, I'll leave you two lovebirds alone" she grinned and started walking towards the door "enjoy your present, bro!"
The other two blushed at the comment, while she closed the door.
Well, mission accomplished! Dear lord, wasn't she the best sister ever?
So… how was it? I'm a bit worried it is too… confusing. But I'm randomly skipping months, so that was bound to happen… LOL. Yet, if you find it too confusing, let me know. Maybe this should be two chapters, instead of one…
Anyway, how was it? Are you people still liking it? I really hope so…
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