A/N: Okay, people! What is up? What's happening to all my reviewers? I only got three reviews for the thirteenth chapter. I think it's because only 50 of you read it. And only 80 something of you read the twelfth chapter. So if you guys haven't read the 12th and 13th chapter yet, read those before you read this. Thanks to my new reviewers: xXSaraXx, and Maureen Elphaba Menzel-Cohen.

laguanabeachfreak442 - I totally understand the school thing. I don't start school 'til Monday. Actually next Monday because we're gonna be moving. I know! Don't get me wrong, I love Troyella's but I love Ryan! And I don't want to see him get left out because he doesn't have a girl.

xXSaraXx: Thanks! I know, I love him too! And thanks for the high praise. Are you sure about that?

Maureen Elphaba Menzel-Cohen - Here's an update!

Okay, anyway, here's chapter 14. I hope you guys like it!

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Something Has Changed

Chapter 14: Decisions, Decisions

Gabriella went in the house and was surprised at what she saw. The formal dining room was set up. There was a tablecloth on the table and her mom's good china was on it. There were candles and flowers. And Troy was sitting on one of the chairs.

"Troy? What are you doing here?"

"Well, I just kinda figured that I'd make it up to you for not being at the musical tonight because of my game."

"Where's my mom?"

"She said she was gonna be late tonight. I asked her if I could make you dinner and here I am." Troy said. And being the gentleman that he is, he stood up and offered Gabriella her seat.

"Your seat madam." Troy said in a French accent. Trying to imitate Ryan's French accent.

No matter how hard you try Troy, you'll never be Ryan. Gabriella thought. Then she sat down.

"What are we having tonight?" Gabriella asked.

"Don't worry. Got that covered." Troy said as he walked in the kitchen. Then a couple of minutes later, he walked back with two trays in his hands. He laid one on his side of the table and he laid one on Gabriella's side. Then he took off the lids.

"We are having Lobster." Troy said.

"Lobster? That's my favorite! How'd you know?"

"Your mom."

"Good thinking." Gabriella said. Then Troy sat down and they started to eat. Troy started a conversation.

"So, how was the musical without me?"

"It's the same. Nothing changed much really." Except that I kissed Ryan twice again. Gabriella thought.

"So, did Ryan take my place again?"

"Yeah. And Sharpay almost took my place because at first I didn't want to go because of what happened last night. But I decided to go and save Sharpay from another lip-locking session with Ryan."

"That'd be quite a show." Troy said with a chuckle.

"But we already saw them kiss, remember when we did Truth or Dare?"

"Yeah. But I'd want to see it again." They continued talking and eating for about half an hour.

I don't know why I keep thinking about Ryan, Troy's such a great guy. Gabriella thought.

Then a couple more minutes passed and both of them are finished eating.

"So what's for dessert?" Gabriella asked.

"What dessert?" Troy asked playfully.

"Well, a dinner isn't complete without dessert!"

"Right. Luckily I prepared some just before you got here." Troy said as he cleared the table and walked in the kitchen. A few minutes later, he arrived with two smaller plates in his hands again. He laid one on his side and he laid one on Gabriella's side.

"Our dessert is Chocolate Mousse Cake." Troy said. Gabriella gasped at the dessert. It was perfectly decorated with the cake in the middle and caramel and chocolate syrup were dotted all around it and a flower was sitting on top.

"Troy, I didn't know you could bake!"

"You didn't? I'm hurt!" Troy said putting his hand over his heart dramatically and started eating. "I borrowed the recipe from Zeke. But I made it myself. It took me a couple of tries but I did it. I almost burned the house down with one try."

"Yeah right." Gabriella said, not believing Troy.

"No, really!" Troy put his fork down. "Come here, I'll show you." Troy said. Gabriella got up and Troy lead her to the kitchen where Gabriella saw the used fire extinguisher and the oven which was all white before but now has black edges around the oven door.

"Now do you believe me?"

"Yeah, just try not to make another cake without help again." Gabriella said and they went back to their cakes and ate. When they were finished, Troy got everything and cleaned it all up by himself. When he was done, it was time to say goodbye.

"I had a really nice time tonight Troy. Thanks."

"It's nothing. I just thought I'd make it up to you. And I had a really nice time too. I'll see you Monday?"

"Yeah, Monday." Gabriella said. Then they kissed goodnight and Troy left.

See Gabriella? You have an awesome boyfriend! Now why do you keep thinking about Ryan? Gabriella thought to herself.

On Monday, practically the whole school was talking about Gabriella's kidnapping and how Ryan saved her. It was all over the newspapers Sunday and Monday morning. Apparently, the two kidnappers were also wanted in three other states.

Girls were now staring at Ryan when he passed by. Especially the cheerleaders. Apparently, girls like heroes.

"Dude, are you like gonna change your name or something? You know, incase they chase you down?" A skater dude asked Ryan.

"No, I'm good with 'Ryan'." Ryan replied.

"Okay dude, it's your life." The skater dude said and left. Then Ryan and Sharpay went to their lockers and when they got all their necessary things, they joined the gang.

Troy came to Ryan. "Thanks man."

"For what?" Ryan asked.

"For saving Gabriella. I don't know what I'd do without her." Troy said.

"No problem. That's what friends do. I got all your backs." Ryan said. And I don't know what I'd do without her neither. Ryan thought.

For the rest of the day, Gabriella kept staring at Ryan. She doesn't know why but her eyes kept stopping on him whenever she looks around the room.

Why do I keep looking at him? I'm with Troy, so aren't I supposed to be looking at Troy? But why Ryan? I just can't resist! What's wrong with me? Gabriella thought. She can't even focus on her schoolwork because she was busy daydreaming and thinking to herself.

Even though Gabriella was looking at Ryan, Troy on the other hand was looking at Gabriella.

What is she looking at? Troy asked himself. Then he followed Gabriella's gaze and landed straight on Ryan. Ryan? What is she staring at him for? Troy thought. Obviously jealous that his girlfriend isn't staring at him.

Ryan noticed Gabriella staring at him. He didn't know why she was staring, but he knew one thing for sure: he was liking it and Troy wasn't. Why is she looking at me? Isn't she supposed to be looking at Troy?

At free period, Sharpay and Ryan went to the auditorium. The winter musical is over but they rehearse early for the spring musical. They were shortly joined by their rehearsal pianist, Kelsi, Taylor, and Zeke.

"What are you guys doing here?" Sharpay asked Taylor and Zeke.

"I just came to see you." Zeke told Sharpay.

"Oh, that's so sweet!" Sharpay said as she kissed Zeke's cheek. "But won't coach Bolton get mad at you?"

"Nah. Basketball season's over so we don't practice everyday anymore. From now on, my free periods are free, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays." Zeke answered.

"Well, I just came because I wanna take a break from the scholastic decathlon. And I thought maybe a little music could relax me."

"But where are the others?" Ryan asked.

"Jason is with Chad, who knows what they're planning." Zeke said.

"And Troy and Gabriella are together… I think." Taylor said. "Okay, I'm ready for the music."

"Isabella (A/N: That's their rehearsal pianists name), why don't you just watch what Kelsi's doing for now and then when she's finished, you can borrow the sheet music and we can rehearse at home later?" Sharpay said. Isabella just nodded. Then Kelsi started to play the piano and Ryan started to sing with his eyes closed. Sharpay had a different song so she's waiting until Ryan finishes his song. Kelsi composed this song. (A/N: Actually, in real life, Christian Bautista composed the song, but lets just pretend that Kelsi did. And if you've never heard the song before, I suggest that you at least read it, it's a great love song) It's called, "The Way You Look At Me".

No one ever saw me like you do All the things that I could add up to

I never knew just what a smile was worth

Your eyes, they say everything

Without a single word

Chorus 'Cause there's something in the way you look at me It's as if my heart knows you're the missing piece

You made me believe that there's nothing

In this world I can't be

I never know what you see

But there's something in the way you look at me

Just then, Gabriella walked through the auditorium doors and heard Ryan singing with Sharpay, Zeke, Taylor, and someone else listening to him, and Kelsi at the piano. Ryan continued with the song while Gabriella walked up in front of the stage.

If I could freeze a moment in my mind

It'll be the second you touch your lips to mine

I'd like to stop the clock make time stand still

'Cause baby this is just the way

I always wanna feel

When Gabriella heard Ryan sing, she immediately knew the song and went up the stage and sang along with Ryan to the chorus. When Ryan heard her sing, he opened his eyes.

'Cause there's something in the way you look at me

It's as if my heart knows you're the missing piece

You made me believe that there's nothing

In this world I can't be

I'll never know what you see

But there's something in the way you look at me

I don't know, how or why

I look different in your eyes

All I know, is it happens every time

(Repeat Chorus)

The way you look at me…

When they finished the song, they were both smiling at each other. They had no idea that they could both sing in that way.

"Did you put her up to this?" Taylor whispered to Sharpay.

"Hey, I had nothing to do with Gabriella being here I swear!" Sharpay raised her hands. "But it looks like he just impressed her right there." Sharpay whispered. Zeke had no idea what they were talking about because he had no idea that Ryan likes Gabriella.

At lunch, the gang sat at Sharpay's table on the balcony. Here's how the seating arrangement went: Sharpay, Ryan, Gabriella, Troy, Taylor, Chad, Kelsi, Jason, Zeke, then back to Sharpay. You can guess how Gabriella's feeling right now, sitting next to two boys that she likes. And of course they like her too. They were all back to talking. All except for Ryan and Gabriella.

Suddenly, the man with sunglasses and a hat came to their table. Taylor noticed him.

"Hey, weren't you the one who was in the auditorium after the play last Saturday?" Taylor asked the man.

"Yes I am. Again, I'm looking for 'Ryan Evans'." The man said. Ryan raised his hand. "Ryan Evans here." He said.

"Can I please talk to you for a minute young man?" The man said.

"Sure." Ryan said. Then he got up from the table and followed the man to a quiet corner.

"What do you think they're talking about?" Jason asked the gang. Everybody just shrugged.

"How would you like to become a professional?" The man asked Ryan.

"A professional what?"

"Actor. I saw you in your play last Saturday and you were amazing. How would you like to be in Broadway?"

"I'd love to be in Broadway! It's my sister and mine's dream!" Ryan said.

"So, what if I said that we have an opening for a lead role in Broadway and I want you to get it?" The man said.

"Well… I'll have to think about this." Ryan said.

"Here's my card." The man said handing Ryan a calling card. "If you decided that you want to be in Broadway, contact me before my plane leaves on Saturday and I'll arrange a flight for you the next Saturday. How does that sound?"

"Great. But how long will I be staying in New York?"

"Two, maybe three years?"

"Three years? But why?"

"Well, you have to star in different musicals and plays too not just one. And each musical and play has about fifteen showings between its opening and closing nights. And don't worry about housing, I'll take care of that and you are going to be home schooled."

Ryan was just shocked at what he's hearing. Three years? That's insane! But Broadway… that's our dream… Ryan thought. "Okay." With that, the man left and Ryan walked back to the table with a blank expression on his face.

"So, what'd you guys talk about?" Chad asked. Ryan just shook his head.

"I'll tell you later." He whispered to Sharpay. Sharpay nodded. For the rest of the lunch period everybody was bugging Ryan about what the man told him. But he refused to tell them.

That night at the Evans' residence, Sharpay and Ryan were in the loft talking.

"So what'd that guy tell you?"

"Well, he offered me a spot in a Broadway play."

"That's awesome! But why aren't you so happy about it?"

"Well because that means I'll be living in New York for three years without ever coming back."

"Why so long?"

"Well, Mr. Griffith (as he read the calling card) said that it's because I'll be doing more that one musical and each musical has about fifteen air dates between opening and closing night." Ryan explained.

"Oh, I see. So, are you gonna take it?"

"I'm not sure. If I do, I'm not gonna see you guys for three years. I won't be able to see Gabriella. But this was my dream since I was in kindergarten. And it's right here staring me in the face. I just don't know what to do." Ryan said.

"Well, I'll tell you something. You follow what your heart says, not what your head says. What does your heart say?"

"It says it hasn't decided yet."

"Okay, then just give it time."

"Well, I don't have much time, he leaves Saturday."

"Well you have four days before he leaves, not counting today and Saturday. I think that's enough time."

"Yeah. Hopefully." Ryan said as he stared into the walls not sure what his heart is saying but he knows what his head is saying. And right now, it's saying, "Go".

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So what do you guys think about that? Ryan's moving! NO! But that's how the story goes.

If you guys want to listen to that love song "The Way You Look At Me" by Christian Bautista that was mentioned in this chapter, go ahead and look at my profile, it's in there. Just imagine Lucas singing it.

Still don't know what's going to happen next chapter. You know, as I'm writing this, I don't know what's going to happen next. I just go with the flow and see if it fits in the story and sometimes I get surprised at where my imagination brings me.