Once Troy returned home, he was very upset and told his mom the bad news. Troy's mom was also upset. Everything was falling apart. The musical is ruined, and Troy lost his one true love. The next day at East High, Troy was upset and walked slowly to his classes. There was a new student, Kelly Anderson, who moved from Texas. She had long brown hair and was wearing a green and red shirt that read "All Star" in huge letters. Troy took a quick glance at her and said, "Wow." Sharpay walked pass Kelly and saw Troy opening his locker. Sharpay smiled and said, "Hey Troy." Troy closed his locker and said quietly, "Hi." Sharpay was concerned for Troy and asked, "Have you been staring at the new student long?" Troy nodded and said, "Reminds me of Gabriella."
Sharpay didn't care and asked, "Wouldn't it be great to sing with her in the musical?"
Troy shrugged and said, "I guess so."
Sharpay quickly pulled out her cell phone and called Ryan and said, "Hey. I found the right person to take her place."
Ryan was at home sick and asked, "Who?"
Sharpay giggled and said, "Kelly Anderson."
"Who's that?" Ryan asked.
"The new kid." Sharpay replied.
Mrs. Darbus walked by Sharpay and asked, "Was that a cell phone?"
Sharpay quickly hung the phone up and said, "No."
Mrs. Darbus gave Sharpay a weird look and said, "I'm keeping my eye on you."
Sharpay was a little worried and watched Mrs. Darbus walk away from her. Throughout the day, Troy couldn't focus on anything. All he could think about was Gabriella. In the auditorium that afternoon, Troy showed up for the musical as Kelly walked past Troy. Who would've guess she'd join?
"Is there an opening spot?" Kelly asked Mrs. Darbus.
Mrs. Darbus turned around and took a good look at Kelly and said, "Of course. You'll be partners with Troy Bolton back there." Kelly turned around and saw Troy sitting lonely and sat next to him.
"Hey Troy." Kelly said.
Troy shook a little and said, "Hi."
Kelly smiled and said, "I'm a great singer."
Troy smiled a little bit and asked, "How good are you?"
Kelly thought for a little bit and said, "Better than Brittney Spears!"