A/N: Hey people! Sorry I didn't update yesterday. I have a new set of relatives visiting and I was stuck cleaning the house. But anyway, I'm updating today! I got thirteen new reviews! But most of them were for different chapters. But it's just as good! Thanks to my new reviewers, WoundedSparrow, hsmfan91, Pau, and Smiles! And if I forgot to put you in, or I put you in twice, I'm sorry. This is usually the part of the story where I forget who already reviewed and hasn't yet.
WoundedSparrow - Thank you! But I'm sorry to say that this will be a Ryella all the way. Maybe some hints of Troyella. Yeah, I like the jealously thing too!
lol925 - I tried to make the truth or dare interesting and it looks like I did!
CassieLovesRyne - Haha, yeah I figured it out.
hsmfan91 - Thanks! Good to know that you like Ryella's now!
Pau - Thanks!
laguanabeachfreak442 - Glad you liked it! But my favorite part was when Sharpay kissed Ryan! (I know gross, but hey, it's entertaining!)
Smiles! - Thanks for the reviews! Did you figure out who he likes yet? I agree with you, Ms. Darbus is nuts! I'm glad to see that a fellow Troyella fan likes Ryellas too! That's my favorite part! (When Sharpay kissed Ryan)
Okay, anyway, here's the next chapter. This is not just a filler, this is part of the main story so make sure to read it! Hope you enjoy!
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Something Has Changed
Chapter 8: Because of You
In a couple of days, Gabriella is still confused on how she feels about Troy and Ryan. She feels like she wants to be with Troy, but there's something about Ryan that's holding her back.
Even though she feels this way, she still hangs out equally with both of them. Sometimes flirting with them, sometimes just goofing around, and sometimes just really hanging out and chilling.
Even though Gabriella can't decide between Troy and Ryan, Troy, on the other hand, already has his mind set on one goal. To win Gabriella's heart. He will do whatever it takes to win her. But he's just too shy to carry on with his plans.
Ryan, however, is also planning to woo Gabriella and win her heart. But he doesn't know how. He likes it when she hangs out with him but he really doesn't know how to impress her.
One afternoon, Sharpay and Ryan are in their loft having one of those, sister-brother talks again.
"Hey, Ryan. What's going on in your life lately?"
"Nothing much. Just homework, rehearsing for the musical, even though Troy's better, and that's just about it. What about you?"
"Eh, same as you. So, have you asked Gabriella out yet?"
"No."
"And why not?"
"Well, because, I don't know how to ask her out. What if I make a complete fool out of myself? And what if I find out that she doesn't like me back? Then I'll just be heartbroken. And that's worse than not asking her out at all."
"Well, then try to find out her interests. What does she like to do? What's her favorite food? Ice cream flavor? Color? Then go from there."
"Easy for you to say. You can just go and talk to a stranger and not even worry. I, on the other hand, am not like you. Even though we are twins."
"Okay, well then that's your problem." Sharpay said as she leaves the loft for her room. Don't worry little bro. I have a plan.
Meanwhile with Troy, he and Chad are still at school shooting some hoops and practicing. Just the two of them.
"So dude, you asked Gabriella out yet?" Chad asked.
"No. And how'd you know I like her?"
"Please! The whole school knows you like her. But you're just afraid to tell her. And why haven't you asked her out yet?"
"Because I don't know what she'll say. What if I get rejected? That is so much worse than not asking her at all."
"It's obvious that she likes you back! I mean, have you seen the way she looks at you?"
"I don't know. She seems kinda off lately. Like she's confused about something. Well, I'll give her some space. Maybe she needs some time alone."
"You, my friend, are hopeless." But don't worry. I have a plan. Chad thought.
The next day, Sharpay rounded up the girls, except Gabriella, and told them her plan to hook Gabriella and Ryan up.
"But I thought Gabriella likes Troy?" Taylor and Kelsi asked.
"Yeah. But I think after she and Ryan kissed, she's having second thoughts. That's why I need your help to make sure she sticks with Ryan. So are you guys in?"
"We're in." Both Kelsi and Taylor answer.
Meanwhile with Chad, the next day, he rounded up the guys, except for Troy and Ryan, to carry on with his plan.
"You want our help to hook Gabriella and Troy up?" Jason and Zeke said.
"Yeah. I mean, isn't it obvious that both of them like each other?" Chad asked.
"Well, I think Gabriella's confused about something. I don't know what but I think she's having second thoughts about Troy." Zeke said.
"That's why we have to get Gabriella to stick with Troy. So are you guys in?"
"We're in." Both Jason and Zeke said.
With that, the girls talked about their plan while the boys talked about theirs. Then the boys came up to Gabriella.
"Hey Gabby! We were just wondering if you'd come by the gym after school. We wanna show you something." Zeke said.
"Sure. So you guys want me there by four o'clock?" Gabriella asked.
"Yeah, four's good." Jason said.
"Okay. I'll see you guys later." Gabriella said. With that, the boys walked away. Then Gabriella went to her locker to pick up some books. Then when she closed her locker door, she turned around and saw the girls standing behind her.
"Oh, my gosh! You guys scared me!" Gabriella said.
"Sorry. But Gabby, can you come to the auditorium after school? We want to let you hear something." Kelsi asked.
"Sure. But I'll see you a couple minutes after four. I already promised the boys that I'd meet them at four."
"Okay, that's fine. So we'll see you later. Toodles!" Sharpay said. Gabriella just waved and went to her next class.
The rest of Gabriella's day went by quickly since all she had in mind was Troy and Ryan. And what the boys wanted to show her and what the girls wanted her to hear.
Then finally, the final bell rang and Gabriella went in the hall and to her locker to put up the rest of her books. Then she started for the gym. She got there and she saw the basketball team all lined up. She was confused but also excited.
"This is from Troy." Chad said. And then they did that thing when they said, "GO DRAMA CLUB!" with their shirts, except this time, Troy wasn't there so there were only eleven people.
"I… HEART… Y… O… U… G… A… B… B… Y… EXCLAMATION POINT!" The basketball team shouted.
All Gabby could do was stare at them in awe.
"Wait. There's more." Chad said. Then they lead her to the place where they kept the basketballs except this time, the basketballs were on the ground. They were lined up and they spelled something. It said, "WILL YOU GO OUT WITH ME?" And Gabriella suddenly smiled.
Then Troy came out from the boys' locker room after changing in to his jersey for practice and saw Gabriella and the rest of the guys looking at something.
"What are you guys looking at?" Troy asked. Then he went up to them to see what they were looking at and saw what the basketballs said.
"Yes I would Troy! Yes I would!" Gabriella said as she flung her arms around Troy. Then they finally let go of each other.
"Did you guys do this?" Troy asked the guys.
"Yeah, we saw that you needed a boost so we decided to help you out." Zeke said.
"Thanks! You guys are the best!" Troy said.
"Wait. So all this time, you wanted to ask me out but couldn't so the guys had to ask for you?"
"Yeah."
"Troy Bolton, you are… such a loser!" Gabriella said playfully.
"True. But I'm your loser." Troy said. Then Gabriella gave him a peck on the cheek. "I gotta go. I promised the girls that I'd meet them after I see you guys. So, I'll see you guys tomorrow!" Gabriella said as she ran out the door.
"Man, I owe you guys!" Troy said to the team.
Meanwhile with Sharpay, Ryan, Kelsi, and Taylor, they're waiting for Gabriella. Kelsi is at the piano and Taylor is holding a guitar. The twins are holding their microphones.
"Can we start now?" Ryan asked impatiently. He had no idea that Gabriella was coming.
"No. Not yet. We have to wait for the perfect moment." Sharpay said.
"Okay, but is it really necessary for me to be facing the other way instead of facing front?" Ryan asked.
"Yes, it is. Now be quiet, the moment is almost here." Sharpay said. Hopefully.
Then, with Gabriella, she was practically running to the auditorium, when she got there, she saw a note attached to the door. She read it. She can see that Sharpay wrote it by the handwriting. It said:
Gabby,
When you come in the auditorium, please be extra quiet. Don't make a sound. Just come in and sit down in the front row and no sounds please. Toodles.
SharpayGabriella read it and came into the auditorium and Sharpay saw her and signaled her to sit at the front. She put her finger to her lips saying that she be quiet. Gabriella gave her a thumb up.
"Okay. We can start." Sharpay said. Then Kelsi and Taylor started playing their instruments in perfect harmony. Sharpay was Ryan's back up singer. Ryan was singing, "Because of You" by Keith Martin (A/N: Some of you may know the song, some of you may not. But can you please read the lyrics if you don't because they are really meaningful. And they're a big help to my story. Thanks) He starts to sing.
If ever you wonder, If you touched my soulYes you do…
Since I met you, I'm not the same
You bring life to everything I do
Just the way you say hello
With one touch I can't let go
I never thought I'd fall in love with you
Chorus:
Because of you, my life has changed
Thank you for the love and the joy you bring
Because of you I feel no shame
I'll tell the world
It's because of you
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Sometimes I get lonely
And all I gotta do is think of you
You've captured something inside of me
You make all of my dreams come true
It's not enough that you love me for me
You reached inside and touched me eternally
"I love you" best explains how I feel for you
(Repeat Chorus)
The magic in your eyes
True love I can't deny
When you hold me
I just lose control
I want you to know
That I'm never letting go
You mean so much to me
I want the world to see
It's because of you…
(Repeat Chorus except for last line)
(Repeat Chorus)
Ryan finished singing. And Sharpay, Kelsi and Taylor clapped. Sharpay instructed Gabriella to not clap. Ryan is still facing the other way.
"So, Ryan, why'd you pick that song to warm up to?" Sharpay asked.
"Well, it explains my feelings very well."
"Really? So, if you were singing this to somebody, who would you sing it to?"
"You already know, Sharpay."
"Yeah, but Kelsi and Taylor don't know."
"Yeah, and we'd love to know!" Kelsi said. Ryan sighed. "All right fine. If I would serenade anybody with this song, I'd sing it to-"
"GABRIELLA!"
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Ooohh, what do you think happened? Who shouted Gabriella's name? Sharpay? Ryan? Kelsi? Taylor? Gabriella? Well, you'll find out next chapter. I hope you liked that one. Don't be afraid to press that go button next to "Submit Review".
Coming up next chapter: You'll find out who shouted Gabriella's name, and a lot more! So watch out for that!