Ryan sat with Sharpay on the couch infront of their tv. They had been arguing about the play.

"Oh, come on, Sharpay! It's just a kiss!" Ryan told his sister.

"So, you're telling me you don't like her?"

"Of course. Why would I like her?"

"I just thought you might. You never know now a days. Someone like you could like someone like her," Sharpay mocked.

"What's that suppose to mean?"

"I just think you're better than her."

"I'm not better than anyone."

"If you say so."

They sat in silents for a few more minutes until Sharpay spoke up, "You know, I'm surprised you don't even know why I really skipped the auditions."

Ryan's eyes widened, "You weren't really sick."

Sharpay laughed, "My dear brother, you are so clueless at times."

"Then why did you skip it?"

"Gabriella asked me too."

Ryan's green eyes looked at Sharpay, "It's not in your nature to do a favor."

Sharpay shrugged, "I felt sorry for her. I thought I might be able to atleast give her some hope."

Ryan was confused, "Hope?"

"You really have no idea?"

Ryan was still looking at Sharpay, "Why don't you tell me?"

"She's crazy about you. She wants that kiss more than anything."

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The next day, Ryan ignored Gabriella except for rehearsals. Even then, he hardly said a line. Gabriella was more confused than ever before. She had half a mind to confront him, but thought better of it.

Even worse, when Mrs. Darbus requested that they rehearse the kiss, he made up some lame excuse as to why he couldn't do it.

Usually, it wouldn't of bothered her so much, but she wanted him more than anything. She wished that they would rehearse the kiss. She longed for it.

Ryan always walked past her and atleast showed a smile. Now, he didn't even look at her. It upset her to the point of tears.

A sudden shock ran through her as Mrs. Darbus yelled, "Gabriella and Ryan! I need you to rehearse the kiss."

Ryan looked as if he was trying to come up with another excuse, "But Mrs. Darbus..."

"No buts, Ryan. It's been put off long enough. I don't even have to be in the same room. I'll be watching outside."

Mrs. Darbus walked out the door to stand outside.

Ryan sighed and looked at Gabriella. who remained speechless.

"Might as well get over with," Ryan said.

He walked up to Gabriella and reached his hand out to tilt he chin upwards. He leaned down, so there lips were touching. He gently kissed her, yet with enough force to take her breath away. She put her arms around his neck as she deepened the kiss.

He pulled away breathless. They looked into eachother's eyes. He was about to say something when Mrs. Darbus interrupted, "That was great! I felt the passion."

Ryan just sighed and ran his hand across his face. He turned to Gabriella, "Anything for the play, right?"

Gabriella was hurt by this comment, "Yeah, for the play."

Ryan noticed that she was hurt, but he couldn't do anything about it. He looked away from her and sighed.

'I'm sorry, Gabriella' he thought.

He walked away from her as a single tear ran down her eye.