Disclaimer: Once again, I do not own HSM or the characters or anything like that. I just like writing about what should have happened to them.
A/N: Okay my readers, it's time for another update! This one actually came a little sooner than I expected but I felt inspired after writing my Rypay oneshot, and if you haven't read that...CHECK IT OUT! It's by me and it's called "Tension." [/shameless plug. Okay, now that I'm done with that, on to the main story! Here's some Rypay goodness for you all, and I hope you enjoy it! Please read and then review cause they keep me writing :)
Ryan tried his hardest to be nice to Gabriella. He knew she was still going through a lot, so he would call her, hang out with her, and do whatever he could to keep her happy. Ryan finally couldn't take it and asked Gabriella for a night to spend at home. Gabriella looked slightly sad, but she understood.
Ryan sighed contently as he lay stretched out on the couch, flipping channels on the television set. He yawned slightly, and felt so at ease with his night off. He almost started to drift off to a light sleep, when the front door suddenly slammed shut. He bolted up, and turned to see a grumpy looking Sharpay stomping her way through the living room and into the kitchen. Ryan got up and followed Sharpay. He leaned against the door frame that led to the kitchen. He watched Sharpay rummage through the refrigerator, the freezer and the cabinets. She pulled out raspberries, chocolate ice cream, two candy bars, a bag of chips, some kind of dip, and a big bottle of Diet Coke. Ryan tried to suppress a smile. He knew Sharpay only gorged herself on food like this when she was severely upset. Troy probably made a slightly negative comment on her clothing, or her hair, or her make-up, or something along those lines. He knew she was completely overreacting to something Troy didn't even realize he was saying. Sharpay jumped on the counter, and began dipping the raspberries into the chocolate ice cream.
"Okay, what's wrong?" Ryan asked.
"Hmph." was all Sharpay said to Ryan.
"What happened? I thought you had a date tonight?"
"I did." Sharpay mumbled.
"So? Why are you back so early?" Ryan questioned.
"I wanted to come home early!" Sharpay snapped.
"No, I don't think so." Ryan teased slightly.
"Yes, Ryan. I did. And if you are just going to stand there and be a dick to me, then you can just fuck off and go to bed!" Sharpay spat. She continued onto the chips and dip.
Ryan got taken back a little. Maybe it was more serious than he thought. Maybe Troy said something about the way she sang.
"Did Troy make a mean comment to you?" Ryan asked.
Sharpay stopped chugging down the Diet Coke she had just grabbed, and looked at Ryan. Her eyes slowly filled with tears.
"He...he..." Sharpay started.
Ryan walked over to her, as Sharpay slid off the counter. He held her in his arms.
"What did he say?" Ryan asked in a soothing voice.
"He called me...Gabriella." Sharpay whispered.
Ryan was startled slightly. He hadn't expected that. How odd, he thought to himself.
Sharpay was now almost crying in hysterics into his chest. Ryan continued to hold her and rubbed her back with his hand.
"Oh Ryan. It was awful. We were talking and having a great time after dinner. We were in the park, and we stopped to look at the stars. It was so perfect and so romantic. Then we kissed. Like a real, love connecting, mind blowing, true love kiss! And then he...he...he whispered Gabriella's name in my ear!" Sharpay burst into a new set of hurtful tears.
Ryan felt truly sorry for Sharpay. He knew how much she liked Troy, and he couldn't help but feel protective of his sister, and angry at Troy for hurting her like this.
"I'm so sorry Shar. Troy really fucked up. He doesn't deserve you. You need someone who will devote themselves to you, and will love you and only you." Ryan said in a low voice, while the twins were still embracing.
"Oh Ryan. You hopeless romantic." Sharpay smiled in his chest. "I don't think I'll ever find a guy who would love me that much."
"Yes you will. I know it. Some lucky guy who will be able to hold you in his arms for the rest of his life." Ryan sighed. "And then you two will kiss. A real, love connecting, mind blowing, true love kiss and he will whisper the most beautiful name in your ear."
Ryan stopped for a beat, and leaned to her ear.
"Sharpay."
Ryan couldn't control the whisper. He had to do it, if not for Sharpay but for himself. He was almost throwing himself at her, and afraid to see if maybe she would catch on.
Sharpay slowly looked up at Ryan. He starred lovingly into her eyes, waiting for something to happen.
Sharpay gently pushed herself out of Ryan's arms and walked away. Ryan stood there in shock. Sharpay didn't respond at all. She didn't even thank him for cheering her up. Ryan looked around for a possible answer, as if the kitchen would give him one. He heard Sharpay make her way upstairs, and Ryan became angry. Why did he always feel so vulnerable around her, and she never did anything for him? He was there for her to comfort her, to cheer her up, to help her, do anything for her, and she did nothing for him. She was so selfish and so full of herself. Ryan didn't understand why he loved her so. Why he wanted to be with her. Why he loved it when she would tease him, or laugh with him, or yell at him, or piss him off like no other. He loved her because of it all. Because she was Sharpay, and she was so unobtainable. Because she was his sister, and she knew him inside and out, and vice versa. Because she was the one person he couldn't have, and he wanted her more than anything he had ever wanted in his whole life. Because he loved her for who she was. He just loved Sharpay.
The next day, Sharpay was back to her perky self. Obviously Troy had made it up to Sharpay because they were all over each other at school, and she seemed on top of the world again. Ryan found Gabriella and she too, seemed in a good mood.
"Have a nice night?" she asked.
"Yeah, it was okay." Ryan replied.
"I had a good night too. In fact, a great night." Gabriella smiled.
"Good!" Ryan grinned at his beautiful girlfriend. He kissed her lightly on the lips. "So what are our plans for this evening?"
Gabriella paused slightly. "Um, maybe something quick? I kinda have some other plans for later tonight. I'm meeting up with Taylor to go over our schedule for our competitions we want to compete in for Scholastic Decathlon."
"Oh. Cool. Maybe we can grab a quick bite to eat after school?" Ryan suggested, while silently thanking God that he would practically have another night to himself.
"Great." Gabriella smiled.
After school the cute couple went to a fast food place and got a few burgers. They laughed and talked, and finally Gabriella jumped up to leave. She kissed Ryan quickly on the cheek and left. Ryan smiled, and went home feeling very happy for some reason. He walked in to discover that Sharpay was home. She seemed to be sulking, while sitting on the couch in the living room.
"Aren't you supposed to be attached to Troy or something?" Ryan asked.
"Ha. Very funny Ryan." Sharpay replied. "No, Troy has basketball practice today, so I have the night to myself."
"Great! Me too!" Ryan smiled. "Let's do something together!"
"Aren't supposed to be out with Montez or something?" Sharpay mumbled.
"I already was. I just got back from hanging out with Gabriella." Ryan smiled to himself.
Sharpay turned to look at Ryan. "Why are you smiling so much?"
"Because I got to hang out with my beautiful girlfriend."
Sharpay narrowed her eyes. "Well wonderful for you Mr. Happy Pants! If you are going to gloat about spending time with HER, then you can just fuck off."
"Why are you getting so upset?"
"I'M NOT!" Sharpay yelled. She paused. "What did you two do together?"
"Why do you care?" Ryan said.
Sharpay glared at Ryan. "I don't."
"I think you're jealous I spent time with her, and have been paying more attention to her recently!"
"I'm not jealous! Why the hell would I be jealous of Gabriella Montez? Because she gets the attention of an idiot like you? Fuck that."
Ryan knew Sharpay didn't mean the awful things she said, but he couldn't help but feel a little hurt. The twins stopped talking, and just looked at each other. Sharpay glared slightly at Ryan, and then flipped her hair and looked away. Ryan felt a shiver run through his body, and all he wanted to do was grab Sharpay and God only knows what he was thinking of doing to her, and that beautiful body.
"Well anyways, I'm free tonight." Ryan said nonchalantly.
Sharpay simply shifted on the coach, not replying.
"Maybe we could do something?" Ryan said, trying to clear the air.
"Like what?" Sharpay said, with a very bland tone in her voice. It was obvious to Ryan that she didn't want to hang out with him.
"We could go see a movie, or go bowling, or go for a walk, or have a picnic, or get some coffee? The possibilities are endless, Shar. We can do whatever we want, and spend some quality time together. We really haven't seen a lot of each other since we both started dating Gabriella and Troy. I miss you." Ryan said, as he plopped down next to her on the coach.
"Yeah, I guess we could do something. Whatever. You decide. I'll go get ready." Sharpay said with not an ounce of excitement in her voice.
Ryan wasn't happy that she was in a bad mood, but he was sure he could change that around. He decided a movie would be best, and then maybe they could walk around after.
The twins set off for the movie theater. Ryan paid for both of their tickets, along with some refreshments. Sharpay's mood seem to get better as the night went on. After the movie ended the twins stood outside deciding what to do.
"Do you want to go home?" Ryan asked.
"No! I'm having fun! I don't want to go home." Sharpay smiled.
Ryan smiled at her. "We could get coffee and go for a walk in the park?"
"Sounds wonderful!" Sharpay said.
After grabbing two cups of steaming, hot coffee, the twins walked around in the beautiful park at night. The lights lit up all the possible paths to take in the park, but the stars were crystal clear above them. They walked and laughed, and just talked about so much of nothing. They sat down on a park bench nearby.
"Thanks for tonight Ryan. I had a great time. Who knew my brother was so much fun?" Sharpay teased, as she gently nudged him with her elbow.
"Hey, lots of people think I'm fun. Why do you think Gabriella wanted to go out with me?" Ryan smiled at his sister.
A slight breeze blew through the park, and Sharpay scooted closer to Ryan. Ryan could tell she was chilly, and he put his arm around her, and pulled her close to him. She just smiled her appreciation at him.
"So you really like Gabriella?" she asked.
"Yeah, she's cool. But to be totally honest, Shar, I don't think she's the right girl for me. I mean, Gabriella is awesome, but I don't see this thing lasting." Ryan said.
"That's sad. I was hoping you had found someone to love. You are so full of love, Ryan, and I have wanted to see you find someone to give that love to. I was hoping maybe Gabriella was her. I just hope one day you find her. I just want to see you happy." Sharpay said.
"She's probably closer than either of us know." Ryan pulled his sister closer to him, and smiled to himself.
"How are things with Troy?"
"Good." Sharpay began. "I really am falling for him. He's a great guy. But sometimes I just get the feeling...he doesn't love me as much as I love him. I just wish for once, that I could be the girl he really loves, and not the rebound. That's all I am."
"No, Shar..."
"Yes. I am. I know he is still getting over Gabriella. Do you know how hard it is to love someone, and know they don't really love you in return? That when you look into their eyes, you know they are thinking of someone else? It's like you have them, but they don't really belong to you. It's so hard Ryan."
"I know Shar. Believe me, I know."
A silence fell over the twins as they sat there, just enjoying each other's presence.
"Thanks for listening Ry. You're the best."
"Anytime, Shar."
The twins got up slowly, and started to walk out of the park. Sharpay held onto Ryan's arm, and sighed contently. Ryan grinned down at his sister, and continued to walk to the car. This evening was the best one he had had in so long, it was hard to believe it was coming to an end. Ryan just admired the beautiful girl on his arm, and looked up at all the wondrous stars hanging above them, and wished on all those stars that tonight would never end.
A/N: Aaaaw, Ryan is just the most hopeless romantic. If only him and Sharpay weren't destined to be together, I might have to write myself in this story and steal him away! Anyways, please review! We got some major twists and turns coming up :)