I was in the room with Jacob playing his video games when Mrs. Johnson came into the room. "Sharpay, Troy called the nurses station. Could you run down there for me?" I nodded my head yes.
When we walked out the room Mrs. Johnson says, "He asked for a Stephanie. Is that you Sharpay?" I nodded my head yes and she goes,
"Why did you say your name was Stephanie? Is there something I need to know?" I told her how I didn't want him to know that I was me because we didn't really get along at school. He thought I was an 'Ice princess' and that he probably wouldn't allow me to get to know him. I told her how I put up a front at school and change everything about me there. Even the way I speak. She nodded her head as if she understood what I mean and told me to go down there.
When I made my way to the room I could hear him singing. He was singing 'Breaking Free' and it sounded beautiful. I opened up the door and he turned his head.
"Stephanie?"
"Yes?" I walked over to the chair that was beside his bed and sat down.
"I am sorry for calling you. I was just getting really bored and couldn't wait to talk to you. I hope you weren't on duty or anything."
"No. I am not on duty. This boy down the hall Jacob wanted me to play games with him. I was gonna come down after that."
"Oh, you can go back down if you want."
"No, he was getting sleepy anyways. I have been with him since 6." He started to laugh and I felt a weight lift off my shoulders.
"I wish I could see your face." I looked up at him and he had his head turned towards me.
"Why?"
"Because you have the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. I know you are beautiful." I started to blush and was thankful that he couldn't see me.
"Thank you." He reached his hand out and I took it. He smiled and goes,
"So what do you do for fun?" I told him all about how I love to sing and dance and run. He nodded and goes,
"I play basketball. I am the team captain. I also sing and act. I am in the drama club at our school." I was about to go I know when I stopped myself. "What school do you go to?" He asked me and I go,
"I am homeschooled." Yeah, it wasa lie but I didn't want to say West High.
"That's awesome! Well...Do you like it?"
"Yeah, it makes things a whole lot easier." I lied to him and I felt horrible about it. But, still, a girl has to do what a girl has to do.
Mrs. Johnson came in and goes, "Stephanie, I am sorry but Troy has to get his shot now and clean up. I am gonna have to ask you to leave." I got up and he goes,
"Thanks for talking to me Steph. It means a lot."
"It was my pleasure Troy. I will see you tomorrow." He took my hand and squeezed it and I shut the door. 'Oh boy! What am I getting myself into?' I thought to myself walking down the hall to get to my car.
