Disclaimer: Still don't own HSM or the characters.

A/N: I'm so excited I got 2 reviews for my last chapter! So far I've only gotten one for each chapter. My goal is to hopefully get 3 for this one! I hope you guys enjoy this chapter! I know I haven't done a lot of "Mature" rated things in this story yet, but they are coming! I promise! I rated this story M for a reason. Please read and review! Enjoy:)

Sharpay practically leapt out of the car when it arrived at the theater. She saw Troy waiting outside, with Chad and Taylor, and she wanted to be as close to Troy as possible. Ryan parked the car in a nearby spot. He got out and went around the car to help Gabriella out.

"Here, take my hand." Ryan smiled at her.

"Thanks Ryan. What a gentleman." Gabriella grinned.

"It's nothing, really. Just wanting to help a pretty lady out of the car." Ryan replied.

Gabriella placed her hand in his, and he firmly grasped it. He took her elbow, as she stepped out. She turned to face Ryan to say something, but was cut off.

"C'mon you guys! The movie is starting soon!" Chad called, taking Taylor's hand and walking into the theater.

The six of them entered the theater, after getting the tickets. Troy approached Gabriella and kissed her.

"Hey. I feel like I haven't seen you in a long time." He smiled.

"I know." Gabriella replied.

"Hope Evans here hasn't been putting the moves on my girl." Troy winked.

"Not even close. Ryan is such a gentleman." Gabriella smiled at Ryan.

Troy and Gabriella got some popcorn and drinks and went to the theater. Chad and Taylor followed, while Ryan rushed to catch up. Sharpay grabbed Ryan's arm, and whipped him around.

"Okay Ryan. Listen to me. This is a crucial moment. You HAVE to keep Gabriella engaged in you, and you alone. Maybe even bump arms or hands with her during the movie to cause a little closeness. Anything to keep her interested in you, and not in Troy. Are we clear?" Sharpay demanded.

Ryan's voice didn't seem to want to work, but just nodded. His sister had never been so forceful about Troy before. He just looked at Sharpay, and followed behind her as she set out to get Troy for herself.

Sharpay made Chad and Taylor move over, so she could sit between Troy and Chad, while Ryan sat on the other side of Gabriella on the end. He smiled at her as he sat down, and she returned it.

"Popcorn?" she offered.

"Thanks." Ryan said, and grabbed a handful out of the huge bucket.

The movie began and the six of them remained very quiet, except for Sharpay. She kept making comments to Troy about the movie, and laughing loudly at the funny moments, and asking Troy if he thought it was funny. Troy grabbed Gabriella's hand and held it for a while. Sharpay practically sulked in her chair. Ryan looked over at his sister and smirked. Before returning his eyes to the big screen they were met by Gabriella's. She silently pushed the popcorn bucket towards him, offering him more. He obliged and put his hand in the bucket. At the same time, Gabriella took her hand out of Troy's and put it in the bucket too.

Ryan and Gabriella's hands brushed in the bucket, and Ryan blushed slightly. Gabriella grinned and ate the popcorn she grabbed. The movie continued without further interruptions by Sharpay or contact between Gabriella and Ryan. The six of them filed out of the theater, as Chad made several jokes about the movie. They all stood outside of the theater deciding what to do next.

"How about coffee?" Sharpay offered.

"Or Denny's?" said Chad.

"Or coffee?" Sharpay said again.

"What about bowling?" Troy suggested.

"What about coffee?" Sharpay said with some urgency.

"I think I'm just gonna go home." Ryan spoke up.

Sharpay glared at Ryan for this suggestion, and mouthed a huge "NO!" to him. Ryan suddenly changed his mind.

"Or how about a nice walk to get some coffee?" Ryan said in a livelier voice.

"That sounds like a great idea!" Gabriella said cheerfully.

The six of them decided that they would walk downtown and grab a cup of coffee at the local coffee shop. Troy immediately grabbed Gabriella's hand, as he noticed Sharpay starting to walk closer to him. Chad and Taylor led; hand in hand, followed by Gabriella and Troy, hand in hand, and then Ryan and a sulking Sharpay. The twins stayed further back so they could talk in low voices without the others hearing them.

"Ryan! Look at that!" Sharpay whispered forcefully as she nodding towards Troy and Gabriella.

"So? They are boyfriend and girlfriend, Shar. They hold hands."

"I know, but YOU are supposed to keep Gabriella occupied!"

"It seems to me that Troy is avoiding you, and is using Gabriella to keep you away." Ryan laughed.

Sharpay stopped walking, in complete shock of what her twin just said.

"Are you kidding me? Troy avoid...ME!?" Sharpay said in a forced, low voice.

"It just seems that way." Ryan shrugged.

"Ryan, you are the worst brother EVER! You promised you would help me, and now you INSULT me!" Sharpay turned to catch up with the group.

Ryan sighed, and even though he knew what he said was right, he still felt a pang of hurt when Sharpay scolded him. He wanted to help Sharpay so badly. God knows he did. He was then determined to be the best. He would do it for his sister, and hopefully, things would work out for once, in Ryan's favor. He hurried to catch Sharpay, who was trying to ignore him. Ryan reached out and grabbed Sharpay's shoulder to turn her around.

"Please forgive me Shar. I'll do better." Ryan pleaded.

Sharpay rolled her eyes. "Fine." She then walked faster to get to the group. Ryan walked slowly behind her, still feeling down at Sharpay's response to his apology. Sharpay noticed and turned to Ryan.

"C'mon Ryan! Hurry up! Chop! Chop!" Sharpay said and she grabbed Ryan's hand and pulled him along. Ryan looked down at his sister's hand wrapped in his own. He felt a strange warmness in his face and chest. He then grinned slightly to himself and squeezed Sharpay's hand a little, as the Evans twins ran to catch the group.

A/N: Hope you enjoyed it! Please review! Thanks :)