Disclaimer: I do not own HSM or the characters. I just like to mess with them and see what I can make them do.

A/N: Wow. I was so uninspired to continue this story, but I kept receiving randoms e-mails from saying I had new reviews, and because of those few reviews, I'm continuing on. So reviews really do make the difference. This chapter is a bit longer, so hopefully it will get some more readers back into this story. I know I needed some help getting back into it! Haha. Please read and review!

Sunday. Sharpay claimed she would have Troy and Gabriella broken up by today. Ryan didn't really see how she could do this. Even if she didn't succeed, she would still have one more day until the deadline. He slowly munched on his toast, lost deep in his thoughts of Gabriella and Sharpay. They were weaving such a tangled web, and Ryan was definitely getting lost in it. Sharpay bounded down the stairs, and slid into her chair next to Ryan's. Her leg brushed up against his, and Ryan took note of this. He didn't dare move his leg, in hopes she would leave it there, so he could at least feel some of her close to him.

Ryan didn't forget what happened yesterday afternoon. Sharpay basically came onto him. He knew Sharpay was always a big flirt, but would she really flirt with her own brother? Was she just joking around? Did she know how he felt about her? And if she did, was she just using him as another pawn in her plan? Ryan thought about these questions, as he felt Sharpay's leg, gently nudge his as she adjusted in her seat. He smiled to himself at this minimal contact. He knew it was so wrong to think about his twin sister in such a manner, but at this point he didn't really care. He also didn't care if Sharpay was just using him too. Being this desperate and incredibly horny as he was, he didn't care one bit.

Mrs. Linda Evans approached the table, and sat down. Esther came in, and brought her some breakfast, and prepared some coffee for Mr. Logan Evans. Linda sighed, and turned to her children.

"So what are my two darlings doing today?" She asked.

Sharpay quickly swallowed her toast, and perked up. "I'm going to hang out with Troy Bolton."

Linda smirked at her daughter. "Really? That cute young man you've had your eye on for a while?"

"Yes." Sharpay smiled. "He seems to enjoy my company. Of course, who wouldn't?"

"I don't know anyone who wouldn't want to spend time with you, sweetie. But doesn't he have a girlfriend? What was her name? Gail Something-or-other?" Linda questioned.

"Gabriella Montez, Mom. And they aren't dating anymore, well almost not anymore. In fact, she is quite interested in Ryan." Sharpay gently placed her hand on Ryan's shoulder.

"Is this true, Ryan? You have a little girlfriend?" Linda grinned at Ryan.

Ryan smiled sheepishly. "Well not exactly, but we are getting close. And she is really fun."

Esther glared at Ryan, as he said this. She had been placing fresh coffee on the table.

"Hmph." she said.

"Problem, Esther?" Linda asked.

"I just don't like that Gabriella Montez, that's all." Esther said.

"You're not the only one..." Sharpay mumbled.

"So you've met our Ryan's girlfriend! What's wrong with her?" Linda questioned.

"I don't know. She just seems so...different. I get a bad vibe from her. I would advise you to stay away from her Ryan. She is bad news." Esther said sternly.

"Thank you Esther. That is duly noted, but the fact is Gabriella and I are having more dance lessons today." Ryan said.

Esther scowled and walked back into the kitchen all huffy.

"I wonder what's wrong with her..." Linda said. Ryan and Sharpay both shrugged. The twins got up from the table, and headed off to get ready for their activities for the day. Sharpay rushed to the bathroom to take a shower. Ryan walked into the kitchen, bringing all the plates in. Esther was in the kitchen in a terrible mood. She was forcefully scrubbing the dishes and muttering under her breath.

Ryan stopped and watched her for a little bit. Esther wasn't really that much older than he was. She came to work for the Evans to make good money to help her parents out. She was a hard worker, and the Evans always appreciated her work. She pushed a stray strand of jet black hair out of her face, with her olive skin toned wrist. She seemed to be thinking very hard. Ryan wasn't sure he wanted to interrupt her.

"Esther, here are the plates." Ryan said quietly. Esther turned, and her face softened when she saw Ryan.

"Oh. Thank you Ryan." She turned back around, and started scrubbing again.

"Is everything okay?" Ryan asked her. "You seemed to really attack Gabriella. She must have done something to make you mad."

"No. I'm fine. Thank you though." she said without even turning around. Ryan started to leave when he thought he heard Esther start to cry. He turned to look, but he couldn't see her face. He knew she was crying, but he did not want to deal with an emotional housekeeper. He decided to just keep his mind on Gabriella, and how to win her heart. It wasn't going to be easy, but hopefully luck would be on his side today in the dance lessons.

Ryan started to run up the stairs to change, just as Sharpay was coming down them. She looked beautiful and she smelled heavenly. Ryan looked her over, as her hair bounced lightly as she walked. Sharpay stopped and turned to look at Ryan as they met on the stairs.

"Good luck Ryan." Sharpay smiled.

"You too, Shar. I know that Troy won't..." Ryan started, just as the doorbell rang.

"Oh! That's Troy! Gotta go Ryan! Bye!" Sharpay said quickly. She leaned in very fast to Ryan and gave him a quick peck on his lips. Sharpay then raced down the stairs to the front door.

Ryan stood there on the stairs in slight shock. Him and Sharpay had always been affectionate, but they hadn't kissed on the lips since they were young kids. Ryan put his fingers lightly on his lips. He smiled gently, and then ran to his room to get changed.

Gabriella arrived moments later. Ryan led her back to the studio.

"Did you practice last night?" He asked as they stretched.

"Of course! I couldn't stop dancing! All I could think about was coming back here and dancing with you." Gabriella beamed.

Ryan laughed at her enthusiasm. "I've never had anyone want to dance with me so badly."

"Sharpay doesn't like to dance with you?"

"It's not that." Ryan stopped stretching. Gabriella did too, and paid full attention to Ryan. "I think she just takes me for granted. She doesn't really realize how hard it is to find a good dance partner that you fit so well with. I mean, I know what a great dancer she is, and she's a great partner. I've been paired with other girls before in dance recitals when we were younger, but she never danced with another boy besides me. I'm all she's ever known."

Ryan stopped to think about this. Maybe this was why Ryan loved Sharpay so much. He knew everything about her. He knew her dancing style. He knew her favorites of everything. He knew what made her happy and sad. He just knew the real Sharpay. He knew what other girls had to offer, but he didn't want them. He just wanted Sharpay. He wanted to be her partner...forever.

Gabriella sighed, and Ryan looked up at her.

"What?"

"I just wish Troy was as sensitive as you. I mean, if you are like that with your own sister, I can only imagine how you would be with a girlfriend." Gabriella said.

"Heh. Yeah." Ryan said quietly. "Ready to dance?"

Ryan grabbed Gabriella, and started to dance. Gabriella definitely remembered everything, and he could tell she definitely danced all night long. They laughed and joked. They twisted and turned. They spun all around, and had a blast with each other.

"Oh Ryan. Why is it that I have so much fun with you just doing something so simple as dancing?" Gabriella laughed, as they both still embraced each other, and danced slightly.

"Maybe because you can actually let go and have fun." Ryan smiled, as he twirled her.

"Yeah!" Gabriella laughed, as she tripped over her feet, and fell into Ryan's arms.

They both continued to laugh at Gabriella's klutz move, but they didn't move from each other's embrace. Gabriella smiled at Ryan, and leaned in quickly and kissed him. Ryan was taken back, but didn't protest the kiss. Ryan pulled her closer to him, as they continued to kiss. Gabriella moaned lightly into Ryan's mouth. Ryan stopped kissing her and looked down into her beautiful brown eyes looking up at him.

"You sure you want to do this?" Ryan asked quietly.

"Yes." Gabriella whispered, and reached up to kiss him again.

Ryan slowly kissed her back, and then broke it. He placed soft kisses leading down her jaw and her neck. Gabriella moaned happily in response. Ryan kissed his way back to her lips, and sucked on her bottom lip slightly. His tongue slipped it's way into her mouth, and carefully explored her tongue. Gabriella grasped onto Ryan harder, as he pulled her closer.

Ryan and Gabriella heard a slight gasp, and jumped apart.

"Oh my goodness. Gabriella Montez caught cheating on her boyfriend, Troy Bolton, with Ryan Evans. My, my. What a scandal." Sharpay smirked at Ryan and Gabriella. "What a wonderful delicious scandal."

A/N: Want to know what happens between Gabbi and Troy? Better review to find out:)