Disclaimer: Never owned HSM or the characters and never will.

A/N: Yay I got 2 reviews again! I was hoping to get 3, but to tell you all honestly, I'm just glad I got 2! I enjoy seeing what people think of my crazy idea. Haha. Anyways, this chapter is a little longer, because I actually combined two chapters together. The next one was so short, and barely anything happened, and I couldn't leave my few faithful readers with that! Hope you all enjoy! Please read and review :)

Also, when you see the next line break, that's where the chapter originally ended, so it seems a bit off when you read the beginning of the next section. Just FYI.

The coffee shop was fairly crowded and the six of them squeezed at table in the corner. Sharpay moved her way next to Troy, and tried to get his attention as much as possible. Troy would talk to Sharpay, but kept trying to keep a conversation with Gabriella. Chad and Taylor discussed their plans for next weekend, while Ryan just sat and watched everyone talk. He smiled at his sister's many attempts to talk to Troy. She kept getting frustrated when he would turn back to talk to Gabriella. Ryan suddenly felt his phone vibrate in his back pocket. He had received a text message.

"Ryan! Get Montez out of here!" It was from Sharpay.

Ryan wasn't sure how to get Gabriella alone, but he wasn't about to text Sharpay back asking her how. He knew she would get upset. Ryan was determined to do something right for Sharpay, and make up for their previous conflict before arriving here. Ryan turned to Gabriella.

"So Gabriella..." Ryan began.

Gabriella looked at Ryan. "Yes?"

"It's...um...kind of stuffy in here. Would you mind stepping outside with me for a little bit?" Ryan asked.

"Um, okay, I guess." Gabriella said, a bit confused.

"No Gabi! Don't go! I wasn't finished talking to you!" Troy pleaded with his girlfriend.

Gabriella looked at Ryan who was already standing up, and then back at Troy. He was begging her with his eyes.

"Uh, well Troy..." Gabriella began.

"It won't be long Gabriella. I just need to talk to you." Ryan stated.

"But I want to spend time with you, Gabi." Troy said in his sweetest voice, as he took her hand.

"We are just going right outside." Ryan said, taking Gabriella's other hand, gently.

Gabriella looked at both the boys, grinning slightly to herself.

"Troy, I'll be right back." Gabriella said, and walked away with Ryan.

Ryan still held onto Gabriella's hand and led her outside. He was so pleased with himself for accomplishing something so great for Sharpay. He knew she would be so happy with him.

"So, what's up Ryan? Why did you need to talk to me?" Gabriella asked, innocently.

Ryan stopped. He was so caught up in the moment of Sharpay being pleased with him that he forgot to think about a reason why he would need to talk to Gabriella, alone.

"Uh, well you see Gabriella..." Ryan racked his mind for something, ANYTHING to say.

"Yes?" Gabriella starred at him, her eyes wide with curiosity.

"I just wanted to tell you that...uh..." Ryan began to sweat. His rubbed his palms together.

What in the world was he going to tell her? It had to be good too. Something that would keep him and Gabriella outside for a while talking. Ryan looked at her, and suddenly was given an idea. He smiled and he knew Sharpay would love him forever for this.

Ryan and Gabriella had been talking for almost an hour alone outside. She giggled excitedly and was as happy as could be. Ryan was so excited that he finally succeeded in capturing Gabriella's full attention, and was able to talk to her and get to know her better. He found that she was a beautiful girl, not only on the outside, but the inside as well. They talked and discussed very happily, when they were interrupted.

"Hey Gabriella. We gotta get going. It's getting late."

A very angry looking Troy interrupted them. Gabriella looked up at Troy.

"Oh. Okay." she said softly. She looked at Ryan sadly, and Ryan knew she didn't want to leave just yet.

"I'll see you tomorrow, Gabriella." Ryan said with a smile.

"Okay! See ya, Ryan!" Gabriella said more cheerfully, and walked over to Troy to leave.

He tried to take her by the hand to lead her back to his car, but she was already running back to Ryan and flinging her arms around him.

"Thank you." she whispered into his ear, and ran back to Troy.

Ryan watched as the couple walked away, and saw that Gabriella turned around to smile at Ryan several times. Ryan smiled to himself, and decided to grab Sharpay and head home as well.

Sharpay was still sitting with Chad and Taylor at the table, but the couple seemed very interested in each other, and not so much for Sharpay. Ryan observed her for a little bit through the window before going back inside. She sat there looking down at the table. She seemed very lost in thought, as she moved her fingers lightly over a single spot on the table. She seemed to have a slight grin on her face and her eyes seemed to dance. Ryan knew she had a good time talking to Troy. Only Troy could ever put that look into her beautiful eyes. Ryan gazed at her a little longer, before having to ruin her wonderful thoughts by reminding her that it was late.

The twins sat in silence all the way home as Ryan drove. He rarely got to drive, but he loved it when he did. Esther was always driving them because their parents didn't want the twins getting into accidents. Plus, the Evans always felt it was classier to be driven in a nice car. Ryan didn't feel that way. He loved driving because he was in control. He could make the car do what he wanted. He rarely got anything to go his way, so driving was a nice release for Ryan. It was only rare occasions like this when Esther was unavailable to drive, that he or Sharpay were allowed to take one of the family cars out. He slowly parked the car in the garage, and turned off the engine. Ryan slowly got out of the car, and turned to see Sharpay was still sitting in the car. He walked around the car and opened her door.

"Shar, let me help you out." Ryan said, putting his hand out for her.

Sharpay smiled up at her twin softly, and placed her hand gently in his. He pulled her up as she stepped out. Sharpay stopped and looked at Ryan. She gazed deeply into his eyes. Ryan was wondering what was running through her mind. If it was running with a million thoughts like his, or just had one steady easy thought. She took a slight breath and finally spoke.

"Thank you."

Sharpay then walked past Ryan and went inside the house. Ryan stood there for a second, slightly confused. Was that really what she wanted to say? Was that it? Ryan was disappointed that she didn't make a bigger fuss for keeping Gabriella occupied for so much longer. Ryan locked the car, and went inside, and straight up to his room. He changed quickly into his pajamas and slipped under the covers of his soft bed.

His mind was running around like always. He thought of Sharpay and wondered what she and Troy had talked about. He wondered if Sharpay would ever ask about his conversation with Gabriella. He wondered if Sharpay truly loved Troy, or loved the idea of having Troy. He wondered so many things, all related to his sister. He still felt slightly upset with her reaction.

Ryan's mind slowly came to a calm picture. His arms wrapped around her. Her warm body against his. Her arms pulling him closer. He could suddenly hear her whisper.

"Thank you."

Ryan smiled as he remembered his hug with Gabriella. It was so calm and soothing. It felt so friendly and accepting. He smiled as he thought more about Gabriella. The wonderfully beautiful and genuine Gabriella.

"Thank you."

Came Sharpay's voice, as he remembered her gazing into his eyes. He remembered that look of happiness and love on her face back at the coffee shop after Troy left. He smiled again, this time thinking of Sharpay. The lusciously amazing and talented Sharpay.

A sudden knock came at his door. Ryan felt slightly annoyed by this intrusion and having to forget all about Gabriella and Sharpay.

"Ryan. It's Shar. I need to talk to you."

A/N: Hope you liked it! Please review! Thanks so much :)