... That was a little over 2 years ago, almost three. I was 19, foolish, and in love. There's no doubt that I'm still in love, but I can definitely tell you that I'm not as foolish. Nope diary. Not anymore. We called the others that very same day, but everyone else couldn't fit a small reunion into their schedules. I think that was just the beginning of what we all never expected. That year for me was by far the most event filled one yet, and I know that there's only more to come. I'll write more later.
Love Vanessa.
Vanessa sighed as she put her pen down after reminiscing about that day three years ago. Later that day Zac had found out that he had landed the role he auditioned for. He, Vanessa and Ashley went out to celebrate after receiving the quick news from his agent. They had called everyone else, catching up as much as they could over the phone. Some of the gang had agreed to meet up for lunch, dinner, and things like that, but no one had an open day where they could all sit down together. They all had planned separate days with the three. Ashley had called her assistant, ordering her to cancel those days that the members of the gang were free so that she could join Vanessa and Zac in meeting up with them.
But everything was different now. The third continuation of High School Musical was set back to a later date, which none of them were informed as to when it would be filmed, since it was rewritten about the first year of college instead of a Halloween rendition. The gang had tried their best to keep in touch and see each other as much as possible, but work was still consuming their lives. Vanessa on the other hand decided to turn down some of the offers that she received, and only work sometimes. She decided that a college education would be more important instead of living high in the clouds and being an actress only. Her parents allowed her to make her own decisions since she was an adult and had the right to make her own decisions. Although she had started college a year after she finished her high school studies, she was loving everything about her college experience. She saw Ashley more than anyone in the gang. Vanessa and Ashley had decided on buying a condo together in New York so that they would have a place of their own to stay whenever they were there instead of staying at a hotel. And Ashley had found it more convenient since she would visit Chris as much as she could; and they're still going strong despite the distance. Vanessa's album had been more successful than the first and stole the number one spots for a few weeks. Kevin and Karl had both been accepted to NYU, and went there, while most of the other kids from San Diego decided to stay close to home. Corbin was also successful with his second album, and had been continuously guest starring on shows, and landing various roles in movies. The same had been for Monique, but without the music. Ashley was still working on the Suite Life and her third album along with Vanessa and Corbin, while Lucas was on Broadway.
Zac. Zac had been the hardest to get a hold of after he had gotten that part in that movie three years ago. He was away for training for three months, and had been away with filming for seven. After the filming had finished, he had been too busy with various roles being offered to him. He and Vanessa had broken up a few weeks before he left for training. They had gotten in a huge argument over something and decided to end it. Truth was that they were too heated up in the moment that they blurted out that they wanted to end their relationship when they really didn't. The only problem was that they both felt too guilty of what they had said to each other, what the other had said to them, and thought that the other didn't want to talk about it. They had talked a few times at events to avoid the press about them hating each other yet make it known that they were no longer together, but it was nothing more than small talk for a few minutes.
Vanessa was now a current student at NYU, along with Kevin and Karl, and she lived in the 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo that she and Ashley had bought together. Julia had also moved to New York to be with Kevin and was taking a few classes as well.
Vanessa got up when she heard the doorbell ring, and answered the door. Karl and Kevin appeared, smiling at her.
"Hey guys." She let them in.
"Hey Ness." They both hugged her and headed over to the couch to talk.
"So, tomorrow we're gonna party!" Kevin laughed.
"Yeah, yeah. You're such a dork." The 21 year old Vanessa rolled her eyes. "You're such a geek."
"Anyways, ignoring the childish brother of mine, when's Ash coming?" Karl asked.
"Oh, she's already here. She's staying at Chris' place though. Soo, I'm gonna take her room and share with Stella, while my parents take my room." Vanessa told them. "And then Luke already has his place, so Chris(the one that plays Zeke), Ryne and Olesya are staying at his place. Monique and Corbs wanted to stay here, so they are. And yeah."
"And then everyone else from around here." Kevin added.
"Yep." Vanessa nodded.
"Okay, so then let's run over who's getting what, and picking up who and all that then." Karl suggested.
"Okay. You guys are gonna go pick up my family, Mo, and Corbs, and bring them back here tomorrow morning at 6. They're flight gets in at 7, and they're all on the same plane so that shouldn't be a problem. You're meeting them at the baggage claim."
"Right. And we're both driving. I'm taking Ash's car. By the way, where are her keys?" Kevin asked.
"They're on her dresser, I'll get it in a sec." Vanessa told him and he nodded. Ashley had a car that stayed in New York to make things even more convenient for her.
"And Luke is pricking up Ryne, Chris, and Olesya tonight. They might drop by anytime soon since they got in around 5:30. He said that if they weren't too tired we'd go out for dinner or something. You guys can come too if we go." Vanessa told them and they nodded.
"And Ash and Chris are picking up Falisha and Jayden around like 8 tomorrow. And they're staying over at Chris' place. But Chris and Ash are gonna stop by here before they leave." Vanessa said.
"What about Julia?" Karl asked.
"Stupid question." Kevin smacked the back of his brother's head. "She lives here! She is my girlfriend remember?"
"Oh, yeah, I know. But I was just wondering what she was gonna be doing. No need for the smack down bro." Karl rolled his eyes.
"She's just gonna help me around here, and pick up the food and stuff with me." Vanessa answered.
"Okay then everything is set." Kevin clapped his hands together.
"Yeah. Let me go get Ash's keys before I forget." Vanessa quickly jumped off the couch and ran up the stairs."
"So should we even ask?" Kevin asked his brother.
"I don't know. I know she doesn't like talking about it. But it had been a while since the topic came up." Karl whispered.
"Rock, paper, scissors?" Kevin asked, and Karl nodded. They played and Kevin had lost so it was him who had to ask. Vanessa reappeared and threw the keys over to Kevin.
"Thanks." He told her.
"No problem." Vanessa said. "My goodness. I'm so excited. The whole gang is practically gonna be together." She smiled. Karl nudged his brother, telling him it was a perfect time to easily slide in the topic.
"Uh, technically, not everyone..." Kevin began.
"Kev, please. Don't even bring him up."
"I have to Ness. I mean. We're 21 now. We're mature adults, or well, not really mature, ugh, you know what I mean. But anyways, have you even considered talking to Zac?"
"What do you think, Kev?" She glared at him. "Of course I have. I still love the guy for goodness sakes. But for all I know, he's probably got some girl around his neck, seeing that half of the worlds population would drop at his feet." She ran a hand through her hair.
"Actually, that's not true." Karl cut in.
"What's not true?" Vanessa and Kevin both asked simultaneously.
"He doesn't have a girl hanging from his neck." Karl stated.
"How do you know?" The two asked in sync again.
"I, uh, still talk to him." Karl fiddled with his fingers.
"You what?!" They both said together again.
"Okay, can you two stop doing that? And stop yelling." Karl said and they hushed.
"Wait, you've kept in touch with Zac?" Kevin asked. "And I didn't know? Dude I freakin share a dorm with you, and I'm your brother, why didn't you tell me?"
"I dunno. It didn't seem like a big deal." Karl said.
"Big deal?" Vanessa asked calmly. "Big deal?! No one's even talked to him for like a year from what I've heard. Why didn't you tell me?!"
"Because you always try to avoid the topic of Zac." Karl stated. "Besides, he hasn't dated anyone else since you two broke up." He explained and Vanessa fell silent.
"How long have you been talking to him?" Kevin asked.
"I only talk to him every once in a while. And he was the one who called me like 9 months ago." Karl said as if it was nothing and turned to Vanessa. "He misses you Vanessa." He said sincerely.
"Yeah well, what happened those years ago hurt. Can we just talk about something else?" She pleaded
"No. You've got to talk to him. And even if it does hurt, you still have to." Kevin firmly stood his ground.
"I will when I'm ready. But seriously, can we just talk about something else? I really want to enjoy tomorrow you guys. I don't want to walk around here in a bad mood." Vanessa said.
"Tin and everyone from back home say 'hi'" Karl said.
"Slick transition bro." Kevin laughed.
"Aw, I miss them! I wish they could come out here."
"It's okay Ness. We're all going back to Cali soon and over the summer as well, and they're all gonna fly out here next winter."
"I know, I just don't feel like waiting that long" she laughed. Suddenly the doorbell rang. They weren't expecting to see the others for another hour or so considering the traffic there always was.
"I'll get it." Vanessa got up from the couch again and walked over to the door. She looked through the peek hole and a smile appeared on her face and she opened the door a little enough to show her, but block the guys' view of who was there.
"Hey there handsome!" She grinned.
Haha. I bet you guys didn't see that coming, eh? Yeah, sorry, I had to break up Zac and Vanessa. LOL. But trust me, it was only to make the story better. And I jumped a few years again because I didn't want to go through the breakup and stuff. Sooo anyways, who's at the door? Vanessa's new lover perhaps? Wee, the party is coming up. Haha, they're 21, dun dun dun. Anyways, REVIEW PLEASE! Thanks to all of you who reviewed. Keep it up, and I'll keep the story going.