Gabriella Montez has always hated the Evans twins, especially Sharpay Evans.

Ever since she met Troy Bolton on her new year holiday, she can't stop thinking about him, stalking him on facebook, and when she moved here in Albuquerque, although there is another high school nearer to her house, she begged to her mother to go to East High so she'll meet him there.

Like winning a lottery, Gabriella was beyond happy when Troy shows affection to her too. But she got too obsess with him that she'll get rid of anyone with the potential of stealing Troy from her.

Her main enemy was Sharpay Evans. Sharpay has always crushing on Troy since middle school, according to Taylor. So she decided to make her life miserable. She planned to start her scheme after their summer vacation.

But the blond girl she truly hate, died on the first week of school. Gabriella didn't feel sad, at all. Instead, she felt happy about it. There's no one to get rid off from Troy's life.

But then comes Ryan Evans. Coach Bolton decided to take him in after the robbery tragedy. He live with Troy, in the same house, in the same room, on the same bed. Jealousy struck her like a truck. She partly think that Ryan's gay, so he was definitely a threat to their relationship.

Gabriella made a plan. She can't get rid of him so she planned something, to make Troy hate Ryan for life. It can't be that hard because the guy looks pretty naive and can't defend himself.

So here she is right now, as planned, when her boyfriend is here, crying her throat out for mercy, like she is the victim. "Troyyy... H-help me" she said, backing away from Ryan.

"What the fuck are you doing?!" the brunette yell so loudly, attacking the smaller boy to the ground, punching his face hard. Ryan is so confused and scared at the same time, that he don't know and don't have the gut to say anything.

"H-he blackmailed me. Troy, I'm scared" Gabriella collapse into Troy's arm as he hug and comfort her. "Shh, its okay. I'm right here, you're safe".

Troy turn his gaze to Ryan who's still lying on the floor, groaning. Grimace on his pale face and the bruise started to shine on his right cheek.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?! I know that you liking chemistry is a bullshit, you've been eyeing her and you're just jealous because she's my girl. But blackmailing her like this? How dare you! You're a piece of shit Evans!" Troy spat to him, kicking his stomach as he did so.

"T-troy, its not.." Ryan stutter in pain but was cut off when Troy kick him on his chest and he started to cough up some blood. "If you ever come near her again then I swear I will end you" Troy warned before pulling a now fully dressed Gabriella in his arms and they left the lab. The girl turn her head and wink at Ryan one last time before they're out of his vision.

Ryan try to bring himself up. He lean to a table and catch his breath, coughing up a little more of blood. Without even knowing, he felt fresh tears running down his cheeks.

Gabriella had always be so nice to him. She's so sweet, and kind-hearted and everything good. But Ryan should have expected this, really. Why would someone shows affection to him? He's not worth it at all. He broke his promise to Sharpay. And he totally deserve this. But seriously, why Gabriella dis this to him? What had he done wrong? He didn't know.

Waiting for his pain to ease a little, Ryan stand up and start walking out of the lab. He walk through the hallway and sigh when he look at the clock, a quarter to six. The usual time those stupid bullies came home. Ryan pray for his life but it was too late when someone grab his shoulder and pin him to a locker.

"Hey fag, not trying to run away aren't you?" Wilkie, one of Jessie's friend said to him.

Closing his eyes, Ryan let the jock took over his body, beat him out of his consciousness.

-x-

"Hey, kid. Wake up" the school guard said while gently nudge Ryan who's lying on the floor in the hallway. "What are you doing here?" he asked, voice concern when he saw the bruise on his face.

Ryan blink his eyes rapidly, looking around him and frowning. "I don't know" he lied. He know he fainted when the jock beat him but he don't have to explain to the guard. "What time is it?" he asked, wincing when he felt the stinging pain all over his body.

"Its 8 pm. You should go home kid. Your old man must be worried" the guard said, helping him to stand up. Ryan eyes widen. Shit. Its really late. And Troy? He must've told his parents about what happened with Gabriella. He is so dead.

Ryan went out of the building and started walking home. He tried to walk at his fastest as he could. About 5 blocks later, he reached the Bolton's residence. His heart pounds in fear upon entering the house. He stood out there for a few minutes, catching his breath.

He twist the door knob and pushed the door. "Ryan" Jack called his name from the living room, and the blond literally jumped ten feet high.

He slowly walk into the room. Only Jack and Lucille are there. "Why are you late?" Jack asked. He sounds like as if there's a storm inside him waiting to blow a town. Either he's too mad to not notice the bruise on his face or he just don't care.

"I-I... I was..." Ryan stutter, not knowing what to say. He really don't know. He can't tell the truth. So he just stand there quietly, fidgeting with his shirt.

"Is it true that you blackmailed Gabriella, and trapped her?" Jack continued, not waiting for the first question to be answer. By this time, Ryan had lost his ability to talk, he's terrified right now.

"Are you trying to rape her?!" he yelled loudly. "Answer me!!!" Jack stand up and walk towards Ryan, Lucille tries to calm his husband down. Ryan jumped again from the outburst. He's trying his best to hold his tears back. This is exactly that kind of feelings he got back then when he came home from school to faced Vance Evans.

"N-no" he mutter under his breath. He look at the floor, not wanting to look at two angry faces. "Then what the hell did you do this evening?! Mrs. Montez came to this house and wants to sue me. They want to you to be expelled from school. I begged for her to stop doing that! We begged to her feet, Ryan! Did you know that?!" Jack shouted even louder this time, his face was red from all the anger inside him.

"I don't know what you're thinking you're doing. But the only thing I know, you're not joining the chemistry club anymore. Or any other clubs" he said.

Ryan's eyes widen in shock. He madly love chemistry and this is the only thing he look out to in his life right now. They can't take it away from him. "B-but I want to..."

"No buts! You've done enough damage. I forbid you from joining any clubs. Also, I'll lessen your pocket money, and you're grounded for 2 weeks. Period" Jack said harshly before stomping off upstairs, leaving his wife and the blond boy there alone.

"Ryan, honey. Is it true that's what you did to Gabriella?" Lucille asked, facing Ryan and cup his unbruised cheek with her hand in the most maternal way that Ryan practically melt in the touch. He just stay silent and couldn't help but let few tears fall down. He need this. He need some love and he was so grateful for this.

Just a simple small touch can make him happy. But not long until she pull away. Disappointed look in her eyes. She sigh before walking upstairs, following her husband.

Ryan just stood there alone, crying soundlessly. Only his harsh breaths and sniffs can be heard. The only thing he really love is taken away from him. The only person who really shows affection to him at school just framed him in a situation that was out of his control.

There's no point of trying to defend himself and stating the truth. Nobody really truly cares about him so no one will believe him.

But then, he have to accept this. He deserve this. For not keeping his promise to his twin sister. He believe in Karma.

Ryan wipe his tears away, although his eyes are really red and puffy. He walk up the stairs straight to Troy's room. Again, the terrifying feelings strike him.

Jack was really mad at him, eventhough that old dude was a calm and put together person. What about Troy? He's a hot headed person, and Gabriella is his girlfriend. He must be pissed off at him.

The smaller boy knock the door softly before entering the room. Troy is sitting at his desk, doing his work. At that moment, Ryan feels like having a panic attack.

He walk in and put his bag at his place. He actually wants to apologize to Troy, though its not his fault. But he have to make up to him.

"Troy..." he called his name but was cut off, again. "Don't" Troy said sternly, not even looking up from his work. "I really don't want to kill anyone right now" he continued.

Ryan gulped, nodding his head and feel stupid because Troy can't see him doing that.

He took his towel and heading to the bathroom and clean himself. Its really a hard process of showering. All the bruises on his body are really painful. Many shades of purples, blue and even green appeared on his torso. He sighed. This is no different from his life before.

When he's done, he dress up and ready to sleep when he realized he don't even had his dinner yet. And he took a small meal for lunch today. Dang it.

Troy was already on the bed, sleeping in the middle when he saw a small pillow on the floor and quickly understand. Ryan don't think he can sleep in the same bed with Troy ever again.

So he lie on the hard floor, with a small pillow for his head. No blanket. He didn't know where Troy had keep it.

With exhausted body, hungry stomach and confused mind, he closed his eyes, trying to sleep without having nightmares about Sharpay. His eyes started to watering again and within seconds, his pillow is all wet.

"I'm sorry, Shar. I miss you"