Disclaimer: Need I do this EVERY chapter? I think you get the point. I don't intend on stealing the High School Musical cast anytime soon!
Author's Note: I'd like to thank my readers and reviewers in advance. This story was fun. And I look forward to the sequel!
You Wouldn't See It Coming
Chapter Seven
"One hour and counting!" Sharpay exclaimed. Ryan, Sharpay and myself were sitting in their dressing room. We were assured that they would get the part. It was 2:30 PM and everyone was in chaos, trying to figure out which of the three major events they wanted to go to.
Ryan looked at me, "Are you okay?" He asked, our eyes meeting, "You look pale."
"Just cold." I said, wrapping my arms around my legs, which I had just pulled up to my chest. I wasn't going to mention the nerves.
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Callbacks were now officially starting. The people trying out for supporting roles were swiftly entering the auditorium, I prepared myself to go to my seat. I was stopped by Ryan's hand on my shoulder.
I turned around, "Good luck Ryan." I said, smiling at him.
"I need to tell you something." He said, "I don't know if you realize this or not but I really..."
"Callbacks are starting in a few minutes!" Sharpay shrieked, she dragged Ryan back towards the room.
I sighed and went out to the front of the auditorium, taking a seat in the front row.
The beat I had grown accustom to began playing through the speakers. Ryan and Sharpay came out.
Sharpay:
I believe in dreamin'
Shootin' for the stars
Ryan:
Baby to be number one
You've got to raise the bar
Sharpay:
Kickin' and a scratchin'
Grindin' out my best
Ryan:
Anything it takes
To climb the ladder of success
Both:
Work our tails off every day
Gotta bump the competition
Blow them all away
Sharpay:
Yeah we're gonna
Both:
Bop, bop, bop
Bop to the top
Ryan:
Slip and slide and ride that rhythm
Both:
Jump and hop hop 'til we drop
Sharpay:
And start again
Zip zap zop
Pop like a mop
Ryan:
Scoot around the corner
Both:
Move it to the groove
'Til the music stops
Do the bop bop, bop to the top
Don't ever stop
Bop to the top
Gimmie, gimmie
Shimmy shimmy
Shake some booty and turn around
Flash a smile in their direction
Sharpay:
Show some muscle
Ryan:
Do the hustle
Both:
Yeah we're gonna bop, bop, bop
Bop to the top
Ryan:
Wipe away your inhibitions
Both:
Stump, stump, stump do the rump
Sharpay:
And strut your stuff
Both:
Bop, bop, bop
Straight to the top
Going for the glory
We'll keep stepping up
And we just won't stop
'Til we reach the top
Bop to the top
I began clapping hysterically when they finished. I had that dance memorized. I knew the words, the dancing, what beats went where, I could basically take any part for that song.
It wasn't until then that I realized Jodie and Nichole were on the sides of me, "So Sara. Your boyfriend is pretty good."
"He's not my boyfriend!" I protested, "At least... not officially." I mumbled the last part.
Mrs. Darbuss came on the stage before Jodie could say something, "Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez?"
There was no reply, so she called their names again. I couldn't hear what was going on, but Kelsi had run off. Moments later, Troy and Gabriella ran in.
"We're ready Mrs. Darbuss!" Troy exclaimed, jumping onto the stage in two swift leaps.
Gabriella scurried up after him. And soon after that the entire school was crowding the auditorium. I heard the five talking. When Kelsi ran back, "Oh no you aren't!" Those were the last words I heard before another song began to play.
The music stopped and I saw Troy whisper something to Gabriella, and Dad thought I was to close to Ryan. Then the music started again, and Troy began to sing.
Troy:
We're soarin', flyin'
There's not a star in heaven
That we can't reach
Gabriella:
If we're trying
So we're breaking free
Troy:
You know the world can see us
In a way that's different than who we are
Gabriella:
Creating space between us
'Til we're separate hearts
Both:
But your faith it gives me strength
Strength to believe
Troy:
We're breakin' free
Gabriella:
We're soarin'
Troy:
Flyin'
Both:
There's not a star in heaven
That we can't reach
Troy:
If we're trying
Both:
Yeah, we're breaking free
Troy:
Oh, we're breakin' free
Gabriella:
Ohhhh
Troy:
Can you feel it building
Like a wave the ocean just can't control
Gabriella:
Connected by a feeling
Ohhh, in our very souls
Both:
Rising 'til it lifts us up
So every one can see
Troy: We're breakin' free
Gabriella: We're soarin'
Troy: Flyin'
Both:
There's not a star in heaven
That we can't reach
Troy:
If we're trying
Yeah we're breaking free
Gabriella:
Ohhhh runnin'
Troy:
Climbin'
To get to that place
Both:
To be all that we can be
Troy:
Now's the time
Both:
So we're breaking free
Troy:
We're breaking free
Gabriella:
Ohhh , yeah
Troy:
More than hope
More than faith
Gabriella:
This is true
This is fate
And together
Both:
We see it comin'
Troy:
More than you
More than me
Gabriella:
Not a want, but a need
Both:
Both of us breakin' free
Gabriella: Soarin'
Troy: Flyin'
Both:
There's not a star in heaven
That we can't reach
If we're trying
Troy: Yeah we're breaking free
Gabriella:
Breaking free
Were runnin'
Troy:
Ohhhh, climbin'
Both:
To get to the place
To be all that we can be
Now's the time
Troy: Now's the time
Gabriella: So we're breaking free
Troy: Ohhh, we're breaking free
Gabriella: Ohhhh
Both:
You know the world can see us
In a way that's different than who we are
I for one was shocked by the sheer fact that my brother could sing. But as I stood up to go find Ryan, an announcement came on over the PA system, "It is now safe to go back to the gym and the science hallway."
As the rest of the school left, Sharpay, Ryan, and I sat on the edge of the stage. "Safe?" I repeated, looking at the two people who I had grown extremely close to over the weeks, "With the mobs headed towards it now, it will never be safe."
"Why wasn't it safe in the first place though?" Sharpay exclaimed, hopping off the edge of the stage. "I bet they plotted something. And they beat us!"
Ryan shrugged, "They were better than we thought. Plus, we'll be the best understudies this school has ever seen."
I smiled as Ryan grabbed my hand and we ran towards the gym. As we ran in, the final buzzer was going off. Troy had just won the championship for East High. Everyone was congratulating him, as the focus was on Troy, Ryan turned to me.
"Back to what I was saying before callbacks." Ryan said, a small smile appearing on his face, "Ever since the day I was forced to bring you into a closet and we skipped, I feel like I've grown really close to you. I hope you feel the same way, so that I don't feel like a total idiot. But I think I'm in love with you Sara Bolton."
"Ryan," I said, a small smile crossing my own face, "No need to feel like an idiot." I said, "I feel the same way." We leaned in and kissed each other. It was just about heaven.
After what seemed like an hour long kiss, the band began to play. The entire gym floor was flooded with people, Ryan and I jumped onto the bleachers.
All:
Together, together, together everyone
Together, together, come on lets have some fun
Together, were there for each other every time
Together together come on lets do this right
Troy:
Here and now its time for celebration
I finally figured it out (yeah yeah)
That all our dreams have no limitations
That's what its all about
Gabriella:
Everyone is special in their own way
We make each other strong (each other strong)
Were not the same
Were different in a good way
Together's where we belong
All:
We're all in this together
Once we know
That we are
We're all stars
And we see that
We're all in this together
And it shows
When we stand
Hand in hand
Make our dreams come true
Together, together, together everyone
Together, together, come on lets have some fun
Together, were there for each other every time
Together together come on lets do this right
Ryan and I looked at each other, "Who knew the whole school could dance?" I asked him.
Ryan shrugged, "I dunno, but let's get out there!"
Ryan:
We're all here
and speaking out with one voice
we're going to rock the house (rock the house)
the party's on now everybody make some noise
come on scream and shout
Sara (I know it's Sharpay, but people wanted Sara to sing.):
We've arrived because we stuck together
Champions one and all
All:
We're all in this together
Once we know
That we are
We're all stars
And we see that
We're all in this together
And it shows
When we stand
Hand in hand
Make our dreams come
We're all in this together
When we reach
We can fly
Know inside
We can make it
We're all in this toghether
Once we see
Theres a chance
That we have
And we take it
Wild cats sing along
Yeah, you really got it goin' on
Wild cats in the house
Everybody say it now
Wild cats everywhere
Wave your hands up in the air
That's the way we do it
Lets get to it
Time to show the world
We're all in this together
Once we know
That we are
We're all stars
And we see that
We're all in this together
And it shows
When we stand
Hand in hand
Make our dreams come
We're all in this together
When we reach
We can fly
Know inside
We can make it
We're all in this together
Once we see
Theres a chance
That we have
And we take it
Wild cats everywhere
Wave your hands up in the air
That's the way we do it
Let's get to it
Come on everyone!
After the song finished, everyone was slowly leaving. The only people left in the gym were Troy, Gabriella, Chad, Taylor, Jason, Kelsi, Zeke, Sharpay, Ryan, and me. I looked around at all the sophomores, and then there was me the lone freshman. "Good job Troy." Ryan said, putting his hand out to Troy, "You deserved the part."
I saw Troy cast a glare at Ryan's hand, and then at my waist, where Ryan had his arm around. He then looked at the smile on my face and his own face relaxed, he took Ryan's hand and shook it, "I wasn't able to see your audition, but I can say that I'm sure you had an equal chance."
Ryan released Troy's hand and shrugged, "I wouldn't say that..."
Gabriella leaned in and kissed Troy before he could argue. I ended up doing the same to Ryan. Chad and Taylor left. Zeke and Sharpay had gone to make cookies. They had left the four of us.
Once the four of us were done, I looked at my brother, "Troy, you're the greatest brother anyone can have." I said, smirking, "Even though you can be a little cocky at times."
He tackled me and we all burst out laughing.
I hope you all liked it! This is Love should be out this weekend sometime. I'd like to once again thank all my reviewers for their support. I love you all, and I hope you read This is Love!
-Courtney-