Disclaimer: I do not own HSM or the characters. I just use them for my own personal use. Bwahaha.

A/N: So sorry it's been so long for my faithful readers! School is getting crazy right now, but I will always manage some time for my story. Here's another chapter for you:)

Ryan woke up to the warmness of the sun on his face. He smiled as he realized today was Saturday. He stretched slowly and remembered that today was his first dance lesson with Gabriella. He decided to get up and get going.

After showering and eating breakfast, he went upstairs to Sharpay's room. Her door was cracked open, and he peeked through. She was sitting at her vanity, doing her make-up and humming. Ryan knew she only hummed when she was very happy. He could tell she was excited to spend some more time alone with Troy. Ryan knocked on the door, waiting to be granted permission.

"Come in!" Sharpay practically sang.

Ryan walked in, and Sharpay grinned at her brother, and went back to doing her make-up. Ryan smiled at her, and sat on her bed.

"Ryan, you have no idea how excited I am! When is Gabriella getting here?" Sharpay asked.

"Soon. She should be here any time now."

"Good."

Ryan continued to watch Sharpay as she delicately put on her mascara. Her beautiful hands worked so gently. Ryan tilted his head and smiled wistfully.

"What should I tell Troy so I can hang out with him?" Sharpay asked.

Ryan snapped back into reality. "I-I don't know. But remember, he doesn't know Gabriella is taking lessons with me, so you can't mention that. He thinks she is studying more for Academic Decathlon."

"I know. I know. I won't give away her dirty little secret."

The doorbell rang throughout the house. Sharpay turned to look at Ryan and squealed a little. Ryan turned to go answer the door, but Sharpay grabbed his hand and spun him back towards her. She kissed him hard on the cheek and hugged him tightly.

"Go get her, you lady killer!" Sharpay whispered in his ear.

Ryan was filled with a sudden smugness and answered the door.

"Why, hello there Gabriella" Ryan winked.

"What's wrong with you?" Gabriella asked.

Ryan coughed slightly. "Nothing. Shall we go to the studio?"

Ryan led her down a long pathway until they reached the last door. He opened it to reveal a large studio with mirrors all long the wall. It was equipped with sound equipment, and stage lights. Gabriella gasped as she stepped into the room.

"First, we stretch." Ryan said, and led Gabriella in a series of stretches.

They laughed and talked while stretching, and just got to know each other better.

"Now, we can start the fun." Ryan said.

He started to teach Gabriella the basics. He wanted to see how she moved. He had her roll her hips, move her arms, kick her legs. She had a good inner rhythm and he knew Gabriella would pick up dancing quickly. It would just be these first few lessons that would be a bit of a bore.

Ryan continued to show her basics of swing and salsa dancing. They were his favorite, and he loved to teach them. They also went hand in hand well, with similar movements and rhythm patterns. They danced for almost 2 and half hours.

Gabriella sighed and collapsed on the floor. She breathed heavily. Ryan laid down next to her.

"This is so much fun! I knew I would love dancing." She giggled slightly and turned to look at Ryan.

"Yeah, I love it so much. And you pick it up very fast! You must have had some training." Ryan grinned.

"Nope. Not at all. This is my first time...well not counting jumping around my room and rocking out to a favorite song of mine on the radio." said Gabriella.

"Oh I see. So you have had some training? I'll bet you watch yourself in the mirror and see how sexy you look singing." Ryan joked.

"I do not!" Gabriella protested, but still smiled. "Okay maybe I do..."

"I knew it. It's okay, your mirror must get a good show, having your beautiful face singing to it." Ryan said.

Gabriella blushed at the nice things Ryan was saying to her.

"You're a nice guy Ryan. You are helpful and polite and cute. Why don't you have a girlfriend?"

"I don't know. Just haven't met the right one yet." Ryan said.

Gabriella turned on her side and propped her head up with her hand. She looked at Ryan, and smiled gently.

"Any girl would be lucky to have you as her man."

Ryan blushed and smiled at Gabriella.

"Troy's really lucky to have you, Gabriella."

"Yeah..." Gabriella said trailing off.

Ryan slowly sat up.

"Well, you want to dance some more, or call it a day?"

Gabriella smiled, and jumped up.

"More dancing!"

Ryan laughed and grabbed her around her waist, and started to dance with her all around the studio.

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