I don't know how to say this but I think I'm in love with you ...
By. simpleee.meee
Disclaimer: I do not own High School Musical .
Chapter 8: Troy's PoV:
I walked inside the building with Sharpay. Well I made a promise to her and I was going to keep it. I just felt so bad at the moment. Poor Sharpay she was so humiliated. But I knew that people would make an effort to be her friend, after they watched that clip Ryan prepared. How and when did he prepare it anyway? I thought he was too sick to even be bothered about homework?
"Hello? Troy?" I zoned back after a hand swished back and forth right in front of my face.
"Oh done, already?" I asked, "Let's go."
"Where's Ryan?" Sharpay asked me as we walked together towards our homeroom.
"I'm not sure." I replied shrugging, "His probably still in the auditorium."
Suddenly there was a thunderous sound and we saw the same mob walking down the hall, commenting and making goals and swearing that they were going to be nicer to Sharpay. I smiled, but her eyes grew wide.
"What do I do, what do I do?" She asked repeatedly flinging her hands.
"Just ... Be yourself. Don't be fake, be yourself." I advised her.
"Ok." She replied nervously.
"And don't be nervous. There's no need to be! I think everyone's gonna love you!" I assured her.
"Easier said then done!" She shot back.
"Wanna bet?" I asked raising my eyebrows.
"You're on." Sharpay exclaimed and shook my hand.
Finally some of the crowd made their way towards Sharpay.
"Oh my gosh! You act like such a big shot Sharpay! I can't believe it was just yesterday that you told us that cheerleading was, EW!" The same cheerleader from yesterday remarked, "Hi Troy."
"Hi." I replied.
"Just ignore her." Another voice told Sharpay, "You're like so cool! I can't believe you're actually nice! Why didn't you reveal yourself earlier?" And hugged Sharpay.
"Uhh ... thanks?" Sharpay replied and returned the hug.
Many more people came up to Sharpay. Zeke was one of them.
"We're over." Zeke told her and walked past her. Sharpay showed no emotion.
"I can't wait to be friends with her!" A voice squealed walking past us.
The bell rang and we walked towards our homeroom saying our good-byes to everyone. She sat in her normal seat and I sat in mine. I was glad that my seat was next to Sharpay's. I smiled at her as I sat down.
"So who won the bet?" I asked.
"I so totally did!" She replied, but with a happy grin on her face.
"No! I did!" I reasoned.
"Well there were some nice people but there were more flames then happy people!" She argued back.
"No!" I argued back, "Only TWO flames and the rest were hugs and 'I love you's!" I put two of my fingers up, indicating the number two.
"Fine. You won." She agreed and turned to the front of the room.
"You now have to buy me a whole week's lunch and be my servant for the week." I lightly responded, snickering.
"What, that wasn't part of the bet!" Sharpay turned back around and gasped out aloud.
"Well now it is!" I laughed.
"Good morning class." Mrs. Darbus called out from the front of the room and the room immediately became quiet.
"Where is Mr. Evans?" She asked.
"Uhh .." I replied.
"I'm here!" He came in through the doorway, puffing.
He took his seat behind Sharpay. I flashed him a thumbs up. He flashed a thumbs up in return.
"There is much important news to be delivered this morning so I suggest that you people listen up!" Mrs. Darbus sternly called to the room, "Firstly, there will be no musicale this year."
At this everyone's jaws dropped to the . More than half of our class came to the auditions. I was sure that Gabriella also tried out. And I did too. And so did Sharpay and some of my basketball teammates. Chad took a big step in doing this since he was so against it last year. Still he went and auditioned.
"Why?" Someone questioned her.
"A-hem! Quiet!" Mrs. Darbus barked over the talking students, "Secondly, our school has been invited to transfer 2 lucky students from each year to a boarding school in New York High. That is why we are not having any musicale this year.They will be going on a full scholarship. This is a limited offer, for a year only. Whoever is interested will have to take a test next week at lunch time."
At this a gasp came from the room. New York High School was like a dream school to anyone! It was a school known mostly for acting and sports. I was definitely interested.
"I'm so applying!" Voices clamored everywhere.
"SILENCE!" Mrs. Darbus bellowed, "Thirdly and lastly, For the people who missed their after school detention after school yesterday then you need to do it after school today! If you miss it this afternoon then tomorrow. If you miss it for more than 3 times in a row, expect greater consequences."
As Mrs. Darbus finished the bell rang throughout the whole school. We all got up and left the classroom. Sharpay and I walked towards our locker.
"Hey Sharpay, didn't you miss your detention yesterday?" I asked her.
"Yep. And the lunch one Coach Bolton gave us." She replied.
"Oh, that one was pulled off coz he went home before lunch coz he was feeling sick." I replied.
"Oh ok. Wasn't there a substitute around?" She asked me.
"I have no idea." I replied.
"So I have to do today lunch with the rest of the class and on after school, I'll do my after school. It'll probably be something to do with the Drama Club." She dismissively said.
"Uh, no not really. And the reason to that, I found out today." I replied.
We got our books and headed for our next class, which we had together.
"Are you gonna apply?" Sharpay asked and turned around to face me.
"Yeah!" I replied excitedly, "Are you?"
"Of course!" She replied.
"Hi Troy." Gabriella came back from the other end and walked up to me.
Ever since the ski lodge I felt this distance between us. I don't know when it happened, probably from the start of this year, but I didn't like it.
"Hi Gabriella." I said and gave her a small wave.
I could sense that Sharpay was feeling awkward and out of place. She tapped me on my shoulder.
"I'll go by myself. You stay here." She informed me and walked off.
"Are you busy after school? Coz, I have to tell you something." Gabriella asked, smiling satisfactorily as Sharpay walked off all by herself.
"Yeah sort of. Hey Gabriella, I sorta promised Sharpay that I would hang with her, so can it wait?" I asked her.
"Oh ok. So then I'll see you later?" Gabriella asked.
"Ok. Sorry Gabriella. Why don't you come by Saturday or Friday and we'll watch movies together, like usual, yeah?" I offered.
"Oh, about Friday Troy, I can't make it. I got a part-time job at the mall. And that is what I wanted to tell you." Gabriella commented sorrowfully.
I nodded and bid her good bye and went off after Sharpay. Gabriella could wait. Sharpay needed my help the most at the moment. I didn't know helping a person could be so tough. I finally caught up to her just as she was about to enter the classroom.
"I thought you were with Gabriella?" She asked out of surprise.
"Yeah, but remember my promise to you? And plus I don't wanna miss out on bossing my servant around!" I commented and put my arms around her in a joking manner.
Sharpay pushed me off playfully and walked in to the classroom.
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