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Filling The Space

The ride home was silent. Just as Sharpay wanted it. All she could hear was the hard thumping of the rain on top of the car. Chad glanced at her a few times, but she didn't notice. She was too busy staring out the window, trying to remember all the things she loved about Zeke.

She loved that he could bake that's for sure. He cooked the best chocolate chip cookies she ever had. He always made special dinners for her on her birthday and on holidays. The one time she went to his parent's house for Thanksgiving, he spent the whole day in the kitchen with his mother trying to make the perfect turkey. Sharpay smiled to herself a little. He was such a mama's boy. Her smile faded when she realized that she would never have those cookies or memories again.

He understood her. When she huffed and puffed around the house for no reason, he would know why. Growing up her parents would just give her a credit card, and tell her to buy something to cheer herself up. It did for a little while, but it was never resolved. It was never that way with Zeke. He would know the problem before she did. He gave her attention when she needed it, and he gave her space; but she didn't want this much space.

And lastly, he loved her more than anyone. She could yell and call him every name in the book, but he never stopped smiling, he never stopped loving her. Everyone else saw her as "The Ice Queen", but he saw her as his queen. He baked her cookies everyday for their whole senior year for crying out loud. She missed that most of all. His kind gestures for no reason at all. His voice, his face, his…everything.

Sharpay wiped a few tears from the corners of her eyes. Remembering him just made it worse. But she wanted to remember him. Every single inch of him. Why was it so hard? They stopped at a red light and Chad looked over at her still wiping tears away. Reaching across her legs, he pulled open the glove department, handing her a box of tissues. She took it but didn't speak. Neither did he.

Sharpay then began to wonder why she even told Chad to take her home. Why didn't she just take the ride with Ryan or catch a cab? She glanced over at him. His eyes were red, though she didn't remember him crying. She didn't remember much about the funeral.

Chad pulled up to Sharpay and Zeke's house and put the car in park along the curb. They sat there in silence for a few moments before Sharpay spoke.

"I should have said yes earlier."

"What?"

"I should have went out with him earlier. We would have had more time together. I thought of our relationship as a game, at first. He would ask me out and then I would say no, he'd asked me again and then I'd say no…again. I thought he would always be here and now….he's gone." She held back her tears as she stared at their house. Well…..her house.

"He knew you loved him."

"That's not the point."

"Then what's the point?"

Sharpay turned to glare at him. "Why am I opening up to you? Like we were ever friends or even acquaintances at that."

Chad shrugged. "I don't know. I guess because we just lost somebody we both loved , he was like my brother."

"But it's different for me."

"How?"

"He was my fiancé."

"He was my best friend."

"He understood me."

"He understood me too."

"You don't get it do you?" Sharpay said angrily with tears beginning to overflow in her eyes. "He was the only person that understood me. He was the only person who ever loved me! My own parents didn't even love me as much as him. I need him."

"I know Sharpay…"

"No you don't! Nobody does. I wish everyone one would stop saying they know when they don't!" With that Sharpay stormed out the car into the pouring rain.

She opened the door and slammed it, as she walked inside. She heard what she thought was Chad's car drive away. She knew he didn't care. Nobody did. Only Zeke. Standing in the hall she was met with a picture of her and Zeke on the beach. She smiled lightly bringing a finger up to trace his smile, before dropping her hand, and backing herself into the wall. Soaking wet, she slid down the wall, as sobs racked her body. She felt her self lose control, and Sharpay Evans never lost control. Maybe because she never really cared about anything, until Zeke. Why didn't she go with him on the plane? She should have gone, she decided, then she and Zeke would be together.

The doorbell rang, causing her to jump . She debated on wither or not to answer. She didn't want to talk to anybody, but then again she didn't want to be rude. As the doorbell sounded again, she wiped her eyes, and ran a hand through her hair. Taking a deep breath she opened the door to find Chad, leaning against the door frame. She gave him a questioning look and opened her mouth to say something, but nothing came out. As she struggled to speak, Chad took a step closer to her, before their bodies were practically touching. Sharpay's eyebrows furrowed at his action, as she made a move to step back, he stopped her taking her hand into his, before moving a wet piece of hair from her face. She shivered at the contact, and before she knew it, he pulled her into his arms. They didn't speak, he just held her, the way Zeke would when she was upset. She felt his hot breath on top of her head and the warmth of his body. And she wondered how someone so wet could feel so warm.

After a minute or so, Chad let go and looked down at her.

"What are you doing?" Sharpay whispered.

"I don't know." Chad whispered back staring into her eyes tracing a finger down her cheek.

Taking off his jacket, he held her gaze, as it dropped to the floor. Sharpay looked to the jacket, before reclaiming his stare. With shaking hands, she reached for her top button, before slowly undoing it. Chad's eyes followed her hands, as they made their decent, before her jacket ended up next to his. Taking her hand, he slowly placed it on his chest, willing her to look at him. Sharpay gasped lightly, but didn't remove her hand, as her eyes met his. Looking to her hand, and then back at Chad, she slid her hand down his chest. Chad closed his eyes, and let out a sigh, as his muscles twitched, under her touch. He tipped his head back at the lost of her, but soon felt a small tug. Opening his eyes he saw Sharpay at work on his buttons, her eyes never leaving his as they made their way down. Chad shivered as his shirt parted, and cold air hit his chest. Sharpay ran her hands up his abs, before pushing the shirt completely off. They stared at each other again, trying to read each others mind. Sharpay felt his heartbeat move with hers as Chad put his arms around her waist and gently pulled her closer to him. Sliding her hands up his chest, Sharpay wrapped her arms around his neck. Leaning in Chad rested his forehead against hers, before lightly kissing her cheek. Sharpay shudder and closed her eyes, as she felt Chad's lips ghost against hers, silently asking for permission. Pushing herself up their lips met in a hungry kiss.

She wasn't thinking, neither was he. As they broke apart for air ,Chad traced kisses down her neck and back up to her lips again. Before Sharpay knew it, she was being carried off to the guest bedroom down the hall. As Chad gently laid her on the bed, Sharpay heard what sounded like shoes, hitting the back closet. She silently stared at the ceiling, feelings of hurt, confusion, and anger filling her. As she felt the bed dip, Chad's body repapered before her, and she stared into his eyes, realizing his feelings were hers. And in that moment he leaned down and recaptured her lips, taking away all the pain. Just like Zeke.

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