Trapped in the Closet

Chapter 2

Author Notes: Hey Guys! I know it took FOREVER! for another chapter. I want to thank you guys for following this story...even though the story is two years old!

After History class, Rose's mind was rush as she walked out of the classroom. She couldn't keep herself calm. She could not believe Chad Danforth was her partner. The fact that she would working with him, sitting beside him, being close to him was just mind blowing. Walking out of the school doors, she spotted Shana outside talking with one of her classmates before they walked away. She immediately ran over to her side.

"Shana, I have to talk to you! You are not going to believe this!"

Closing her book, Shana turned towards her and replied, "What?"

Rose took a deep breath before saying, "He's my History partner."

Shana was confused. She had the slightest clue what Rose was talking about.

"Who is your History partner?"

Sitting down beside her, Rose replied, "Chad Danforth."

Shana gave her an emotioness expression before suddenly bursting out in laughter.

"Yeah right, Rose. Chad Danforth is your History partner, and I am married to Will Smith. Girl, you gotta stop this obsession."

"It's true!'' She replied, hitting her on the arm. "Chad Danforth is my History partner! He sat next to me, talked to me." She sighed. "I think he like me."

"First of all," Shana began rubbing her arm. "Ow! that hurt! And two, I still don't believe you."

''My old History partner drop out of the class at the last miuntue. It was like I was completely shocked when he walked in! I would never thought... I would have Chad as my partner...this was fate Shana. it was FATE!, and he is the most intersting person I ever met. He's funny and smart-''

''You don't know that. It was your first day,'' Shana replied.

''I do, Shauna. I can feel it,'' Rose replied.

''No girl, That's your hormones.'' She replied.

''Shut up!'' Rose excliamed.

''So, with all this talk about your crush, are you going to ask me how did I do on my math quiz?''

''Oh yeah!'' Rose replied with a smile. ''How did you do?''

Shauna signed. ''oh..well, since you asked.I think I did great.''

''Really?'' Rose asked.

''Hell no! are you kidding?! I sucked.'' Shana excliamed.

''Oh! Don't beat yourself up. I'm sure you did great. And besides, I pretty sure Ms. Johnson will let you retake the exam again,'' Looking up, she saw Taylor Mackenize walking along with Gabriella Montenez. They glaze at the two, who look like they were too busy having an conversation. walking pass them, and down the hall without saying a word.

''Hm,I wonder if Chad told her yet that you were his history partner?'' Shauna asked.

''I doubt,'' Rose replied smiling. It's none of her business to be honest. whoa!''

''Hey girl, are you okay holding those books?'' Shana asked.

''Yeah,'' Rose replied. ''I'm cool. I was on my way to put them in my locker.''

In a few moments, they saw Chad and Ryan walking towards them having a conversation.

''What do you think about Schmidt's class?'' They heard Ryan asked.

''Ah...she's alright. Just a little rough around the edges. Then again, it's like taking Ms. Darbus class. So we...''

''Are used to it,'' Ryan finshed.

Chad looked up and spotted Rose. He halted Ryan and replied, ''Hey, history partner.''

As soon as Chad said history partner, Shana eyes widen. Rose looked over at her and gave her a look that said, ''I told you so.''

''Hey.'' she replied with a smile.

''Hey Rose,'' Ryan replied with a smile. ''Hey Shana.''

''Hey Ryan,'' Shauna replied back.

''You're Shaua Larson, right?'' Chad asked.

''Yes,'' She replied. ''How you know?''

''You have cooking classes with Zeke. you know, who could not stop telling me and the rest of the fellas how you make some incredible chocolate ship cookies. You guys are partners,'' He replied looking over at Rose.

''We were partners, Shuna. It was a little awkward now that he and Sharpay are dating.''

Chad didn't say anything to Shauna. He looked from her to Rose, and just flashed that sexy smile that Rose almost lost her grip of her books.

''Rosie, remember I told you about getting a bag for your books?'' Ryan replied. ''Like a wheelie.''

''I know Ry. But I hate pulling those damn things. I was on my way to put them in my locker.''

''I can help you with those,'' Chad replied. Ryan and Shauna exchanged glances.

''Well...if you like,'' Rose replied.

''Of course. I hate to see my partner stuggle with those heavy books! I'll take those,'' He replied, taking Roses' books. ''All you need to do is show me the way.''

''Speaking of lockers, promised Sharpay that I would go with her to yoga class with mom, I'll see you guys tommorrow.''

''Bye, Ryan.'' They replied before he left.

''I should get going. I gotta call my mom for a tutor,'' Shauna replied. She leaned into Roses' ear with cause her to smile. ''I'll see you later. Nice meeting you Chad.''

''Nice meeting you,'' Chad replied back. He turn towards Rose with a smile. ''Now, where's your locker?''

''And...We're here.'' Rose replied before turning the combination on her locker. It was a hard time trying to get it open casuing Rose to cuss under her breath, but it opened.

''Finally,'' She replied with a sign. ''I'll take those.'' She tooked the books out from his grasp and placed them in the locker.

''You know, I just realized?''

''What?'' Rose asked as she closed her locker.

''That we have a cheap damn Principal. It's a damn shame that he wouldn't replace these lockers.'' They laughed.

''You are funny.'' Rose replied. ''You should be a stand up comic. I'm sorry if I am keeping you from anything.''

''Why would you think you were keeping me from anything?'' He asked confused.

''Oh...I don't know. I guess I was thinking you had something else to do. You probably have basketball practice...Or other things...''

''You mean, with Taylor?'' He asked.

''Well, Yeah.'' Rose responded.

''Listen, even if I had something to do...which I don't today. Taylor has some project she had to work on today with Gabi, I'm not a jerk, Ms. Waters.'' He smiled.

''I'm sorry,'' Rose replied. '''I...I don't know what I'm saying.''

Chad said nothing. Only stare at her.

''But thank you,'' she replied trying not to blush.

''You're welcome, Ms. Waters.'' He repiled.

''You know, you can call me Rose.''

There was an awkward silence between the two before Rose spoke again.

''Well, I better get going. I have to pick my little brother up at 3.''

''Okay, I don't want to keep him waiting, I'll see you tomorrow...Rose.''

''See you,'' She replied before turning and walking away. Chad watched her until she was out of sight. He suddenly grew curious of his new partner. So far, he could tell that she is very shy, and she does indeed have a crush on him. Of course, plenty of girls in East High had a crush on him. But this was diffrent. How? He wasn't sure. But he wanted to find out. He took a step forward, and noticed he stepped on something. it was a small card; almost like an ID card. He picked it up and noticed it was indeed Rose's ID. It seems that it was very important. And the lower left of the card there was an address:

''1256 Mellow Lane, Rossdale, New Mexico.'' He read to himself and smile. ''I'm guess I do have something to keep me opccupied,'' he thought to himself.

(End of Chapter 2.)