Disclaimer: I don't own HSM or the characters. I sure hope I can think of better and cooler ways to say this. It's getting boring.

A/N: You guys are all soooo awesome! Thank you for the 3 reviews for my last chapter! I truly, truly appreciate them so much. It makes an author so happy. :) I know some of you are concerned that Ryan is using Gabriella, but don't worry. It will all work out. Plus we get some Ryella in this story, so it makes up for it. But again, this is first and foremost a Rypay fic! So here's the next bit. I know some of you are still waiting for the "Mature" to come up, but I am an author, and I my first priority is the story and the plotline, and if some sexual fun happens to come into it, so be it. But I am planning on the mature content in this story. I just want to establish the characters and the relationships. Hope this wasn't too long winded...oops. Oh well. Here's some more story! Please read and review:)

Sharpay didn't wait for a response. She just opened the door and slipped silently into the room. Ryan looked at her as she slowly walked over to his bed. She was wearing a light pink silk nightgown that went right above her knees. She stopped at the edge of his bed and looked down at him with no expression.

Ryan slowly sat up in bed. The twins starred at each other for a brief minute. Sharpay didn't move, and didn't say a word. She just stood there looking at Ryan. Ryan's mind again began to race. Horrid thoughts filled his mind, as all he wanted to do was grab Sharpay and kiss her. He knew it was so wrong, but how could he deny the feelings he held for her? The feelings he tried so long to suppress. Ryan didn't take any action towards his sister. The time was not right. Instead, he slowly lifted the covers as an invitation to lay in bed with him. Sharpay did not break eye contact with Ryan, as she slowly slid under the covers with him. They both laid down and Sharpay smiled gently at Ryan.

"So, tell me everything about Gabriella."

Ryan grinned that she was interested in his job well done. He went into full detail about sweating how to get her alone. He told the story excitedly until he came to his favorite part.

"I'll be able to keep Gabriella occupied for a day or two every single week. Then you can be with Troy while I'm with her." Ryan stated proudly.

Sharpay gasped. "How? Why?"

Ryan smiled slyly. "Dance lessons."

"What?"

"Dance lessons. I remembered Gabriella telling me she wanted to learn to dance. So I figured, why not teach her? We could even bring in our dance instructor once she picks up the basics with me. She will be very preoccupied with all the dancing that she'll completely forget about Troy." Ryan stated proudly.

Sharpay was overcome with excitement. She leapt up from the bed and started to jump around the room.

"YES! Yes! Yes! Yeeeeess! Ryan you are the best!" Sharpay raced over to him and practically tackled him on the bed. They continued to hug, and Ryan felt his heart begin to speed up. How he longed to just keep her in his arms, to just lay in his bed forever. He wanted nothing more to never let go. Ryan closed his eyes as he breathed in her scent deeply. He held her slightly tighter.

Sharpay let go of her brother and smiled at him excitedly.

"This is so perfect. I can't wait!"

"I wanted to make it up to you Shar. I wanted to prove that I would do anything for you. I promised I wouldn't let you down."

"Thank you Ryan. Thank you so much."

The twins glanced at each other for a bit, when Ryan asked the question he knew Sharpay really wanted to hear.

"So, what did you and Troy talk about?"

"What didn't we talk about?" Sharpay squealed.

She talked for a very long time to Ryan about how she felt such a connection with Troy. She recapped all the jokes she made and how he laughed. She talked about all the different subjects they touched and how much they had in common. She confessed to Ryan the deepness of her feelings for Troy.

"I really like him, Ry. Like really REALLY like him. There isn't anyone better suited for me than Troy Bolton."

Ryan tried to be happy for his sister. He knew that this is what she wanted more than anything. But he couldn't be happy for her. He felt jealous of Troy. He wanted to be loved by Sharpay like how she loved Troy. He wanted to be the one to make her face light up, and see the joy in her eyes when he talked to her. Ryan wanted to be the one to love Sharpay and have her love him in return.

"Well, I better get to bed." Sharpay said, interrupting his thoughts.

"Yeah." was all Ryan could manage to get out.

"Ryan, again, thank you so much. You don't know what this means to me."

Sharpay smiled gently. She leaned in to Ryan and kissed him very softly on the cheek.

"Good night."

And with that, Sharpay left. Ryan felt so overcome with guilt. He knew he was doing this for Sharpay. He wanted her to be happy. He didn't want to be the jealous one. He just wanted to see his sister so incredibly happy. Ryan decided to give things with Gabriella a real try. Maybe it would all work out with Gabriella. Maybe they would be the perfect match. Maybe he could love her as much as he loved Sharpay.

A/N: Woo! Something tense was going on there! Haha. Please review! They keep me sane and writing more for you to read :)