A/N: Hey people! Thanks for the reviews! I got a couple more reviews from you guys. You rock! Thanks to my new reviewer: dwilivia.

CassieLovesRyne - I know, he can't leave!

lol925 - Actually, he wasn't at the musical. He didn't see them kiss. He was at his basketball game. But still, poor Troy.

dwilivia - Sorry I annoy you! I totally understand what you're saying. And you're right, English isn't my first language. I know I keep switching between past and present tense. And I admit, grammar isn't exactly what I'm best at. But I'll work on it, I promise!

Ann-Krol - Thanks! I try to make Ms. Darbus a little bit funnier. I know, he shouldn't have to go!

laguanabeachfreak442 - Thanks! Yeah, I'm trying to make it look like Gabriella's not paying enough attention to Troy but pays attention to Ryan.

Anyway, here's chapter 15. Tell me what you guys think.

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Something Has Changed

Chapter 15: Envy Will Get You Nowhere

Ryan didn't know what to think. He knew he wanted to go. It was his dream since kindergarten! But a part of him was saying, "don't go". If he goes, he's gonna miss his friends, his family, and especially Gabriella. Gabriella. Ryan can't help but think of what would happen if he moved and left Gabriella in Albuquerque.

The following day, the gang was still bugging him about what the man said. But Ryan still won't budge. He decided not to tell anyone unless he decides to go.

Right now, all he wanted to do is spend some time with Gabriella incase he actually does move to New York. So before homeroom, he slipped a note in Gabriella's locker.

Gabriella,

Can you come to the café after school? You know, the one that's only a block away? Sharpay and I are gonna be there and I was kinda hoping that all three of us can hang out together. So what do you say?

Ryan

"I think that's good enough." Ryan said as he slipped it in her locker.

At free period, when Gabriella went to her locker, she found a note and opened it. As she was reading the note, she was smiling to herself. Of course I'll go. Gabriella thought.

After school, Ryan and Sharpay walked to the café. They ordered their drinks, took a seat, and waited for Gabriella. And just as their butts hit the chair, Gabriella came walking in.

"Sorry I'm late, guys. I got a little held back." Gabriella said as she set her purse on the table and went in line to get herself a drink.

"That's her definition of late? I wonder what her definition of early is." Sharpay whispered to Ryan. Then a couple of seconds later, Gabriella came back with her drink and took a seat across from them.

"So, what do you guys wanna talk about?" Gabriella asked.

"I don't know, some stuff." Sharpay said. Then, just like that, they were launched in a heated debate on whether or not blue goes with orange. Ryan had no choice but to listen to them. While they were debating, Sharpay had a plan to get Gabriella and Ryan alone together.

A few moments later, Sharpay's phone rang. It was her mom.

"Hold that thought." Sharpay said as she answered her phone. "Hey mom! No… I'm here with Ryan… why… But it wasn't my fault… okay, yeah that was my fault… but he started it… no… yes… no… no… yes… okay… I mean, yes ma'am. I'll see you in a little bit." Sharpay finished her conversation with her mom. "Sorry guys. I have to go. Mom found out what I did to Terrell the other day."

"Oh you mean-" Ryan started but Sharpay cut him off.

"Yes I mean… that." Sharpay said as she motioned for Ryan to keep quiet. With that she left. She actually had a different plan. She planned for Zeke to call her but I guess her mom beat him to it.

"What was that about?" Gabriella asked.

"Sorry, I can't tell you. Top secret. So what do you wanna talk about?" Ryan asked.

"I don't know. Stuff?" Gabriella answered.

"So how are you and Troy?"

"Oh you know, same old. It's great. What about you? Why don't you have a girlfriend yet? I mean with those muscles and everybody knowing that you're a hero, I was sure that you'd catch someone's eye."

Well, I want you to be my girlfriend but you're still with Troy. Ryan thought. "Well, girls do look at me more often and a couple asked if I had a girlfriend and then a couple more asked if I wanted them to be my girlfriend."

"And what'd you say?"

"I turned them down."

Oh thank goodness. Gabriella thought. "Why?" She asked.

"I don't know. Some of them weren't my type. Some, just didn't click, and some were just plain weird." Ryan answered. They continued talking until both of them finished their cappuccino.

"Need some company walking home?" Ryan asked.

"Yes, in fact, I do." Gabriella said. With that, Ryan started walking Gabriella home. They talked about random things. They didn't really had time to talk about serious things because Gabriella's house was just a couple of blocks from the café. Then they finally got to her house.

"Thanks for walking me home again." Gabriella said as they walked to her front door.

"No problem."

"You wanna come inside?"

"No, it's okay, I don't want to intrude."

"No, it's fine. Really." Gabriella insisted. So Ryan had no choice but to go inside. When they went inside, they saw Troy sitting in the living room.

"Hey Troy!" Gabriella said as she walked to him and gave him a kiss. Ryan cringed at the sight.

"Hey Gabby. Hey Ryan." Troy said as he saw Ryan. "I made something for you." Troy said as he got up and went to the kitchen. He came back with a tray in his hands and revealed a cake saying, "My Angel".

"Oh, Troy that's so sweet! You didn't burn the kitchen down did you?" Gabriella asked. Ryan chuckled.

"Um… well…" Troy started.

"TROY!" Gabriella shouted as she rushed to the kitchen. But it was perfect.

"I was kidding. Actually, I just helped your mom make it." Troy said.

"Oh, I was about to say!" And the three of them continued talking like they've been friends forever. Now I know why Gabriella fell for Troy. He's a great guy for her. Ryan thought.

For the rest of the week, Ryan walked Gabriella home. He kept Sharpay's advice in mind as he thought of things to do for Gabriella.

On Wednesday, Ryan carried her books. She had a lot of books. Then he saved her a seat at the cafeteria table, then he insisted on being her study buddy so she wouldn't have to study alone.

On Thursday, he gave her a ride to school, even though her house was only two blocks away, then he gave her the last piece of chocolate cake again, then he secretly put a bouquet of roses on her desk so she doesn't know who it was from, then when some guys were bullying her (badmouthing), he stepped in and defended her, which caused him to almost get beaten up.

On Friday, he decided to do something big. He decided to tell her that he likes her. Incase he decides to go to New York.

When he got up that morning, he took a longer shower than usual, made sure his hair was in place and wasn't sticking out in odd angles, then he dressed in the coolest clothes that he owned. He topped it all off by spraying on some expensive cologne with a name that he can't pronounce if his life depended on it. After he was clean and dressed, he faced the mirror and practiced telling Gabriella that he likes her. Just as he was getting better, Sharpay went in.

"Why are you dressed so nice today?" She asked. Then she sniffed the air. "And smell nice, too?" Sharpay asked.

"I'm going to tell Gabriella that I like her. You know, incase I decide to go to New York."

"Oh, yeah, about that, are you going to New York?"

"I don't know yet, I've got 'til tomorrow to decide."

"Well you better hurry up because tomorrow is just 24 hours away."

"Shar, I'm not that slow." After they ate breakfast, they decided to drive to school instead of taking the limo.

That morning Ryan gave Gabriella a hand with her books, secretly gave her another bouquet of flowers, helped her move her things from the dressing room, and studied with her. At free period, he invited her to rehearsal and sang a song for her. Then at lunch, he saved her a seat, saved her the last piece of chocolate cake, and gave her a homemade crème brule, of course with Sharpay's help since she picked up some cooking skills from Zeke.

After school, Ryan caught up with Gabriella.

"Gabby! Wait up!" Ryan said, running after Gabriella.

"Hey Ryan. I thought you drove to school."

"Don't remind me." Ryan said.

"Oh, you asked Sharpay to drive the car home."

"Yeah. I could just hope that she'll be extra careful with that car. That was the first car that I ever drove."

"I feel so sorry for you." Gabriella joked. "So what's up?"

"Nothing much really, I just wondered if we could talk for a while."

"Okay, sure, what do you want to talk about?"

"Um… not right now. Can we go to the park and talk about it?"

"Is it so top secret that we can't talk about it here?"

"Yeah, kinda. Listen, can we just please go to the park and talk about it there?"

Gabriella sighs. "Yeah, okay." Then they walked to the park, it wasn't very far. It was only about three blocks from school.

When they got to the park, they sat on the side of the big fountain in the middle of the park.

"So what did you want to talk about?" Gabriella asked.

"Well, you know that man that was here last Monday? And you know how I didn't want to tell you guys what he told me?"

"Yeah. Are you gonna tell me?"

"Well, it depends. I've only told Sharpay, my brother, and my parents. But that's only part of what I was going to tell you."

"Okay, what's the rest of it?"

"Well, you know how we've been friends since you and Troy got the leads for the musical. You know how I always walk you home, save you pieces of cake, and occasionally saving you from any kind of trouble."

"Yeah. I know what you're talking about."

"Well, those things that I've been doing have special meanings."

"What do you mean?"

Ryan sighed. "Gabby, I've been wanting to tell you this for a long time now." Ryan paused for a moment. "Gabby, I li-" Ryan was about to tell Gabriella how he felt about her but got cut off by Gabriella's phone, which was ringing.

"Oh, hold on." Gabriella told Ryan as she answered her phone.

"Hello? …Oh hey Troy!" Gabriella said. Ryan sighed.

"No, I'm here in the park… you want me to meet you where? …Okay, I'll be there in a second." Gabriella said and then she hung up.

"Um… that was Troy, he told me to meet him by the swings. I'm sorry Ryan. I'll be right back. I promise!" Gabriella shouted as she ran off.

"Sure. Take your time." Ryan said when she was gone. Ryan just started putting his hands in the water and splashing a little to pass the time.

Five minutes passed and Gabriella still hasn't come back. Ryan decided to follow her to the swings just to make sure she was okay.

When he got to the swings, he regretted being there. He saw Troy and Gabriella hugging on the swings. And pretty soon, it developed to kissing. Just looking at the sight just made him even more jealous, he looked away and went back to the fountain and just waited for Gabriella to come back.

A few minutes after he got to the fountain, Gabriella came back. Ryan saw that she had a new gold bracelet with a matching necklace and saw that she had been crying.

"Sorry about that. I got a little held back." Gabriella said. I bet you did. Ryan thought.

"So what did you want to talk about?" Gabriella asked.

Suddenly, Ryan didn't want to tell Gabriella that he likes her. She's obviously deep in love with Troy.

"Um… you know what, I'm late, I have to go. Maybe I'll just tell you on Monday."

"All right, but if you need anything, remember I'm here for you." Gabriella said.

"Okay, I'll see you Monday." Ryan said. Then he walked all the way home. While he walked, he dialed Mr. Griffith's number.

"Hello, this is Dave Griffith, agent and handler, how may I help you?" The voice on the other line said.

"Hi Mr. Griffith, this is Ryan Evans, the kid from East High."

"Yes, Ryan. So, what have you decided?"

"Well, I think…"

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Oh, cliffhanger. What do you guys think he's gonna say? Sorry if it's a little rushed. Poor Ryan! Just tell me what you guys think is going to happen. Or what you guys want to happen. Although I already know what's going to happen next. evil laugh