Ryan's Point of View:

I walked into my house after kissing Troy goodnight. I've never felt so happy in my life. The feeling of kissing him was so invigorating. I couldn't wait to hang out again tomorrow. I ran up the stairs three at a time and ran straight for my room. I quickly changed into my pajamas and went over to my computer.

The screen was blinking, signaling I had a new message. It was from Kelsie.

Kelsie-Plays-Piano says: Hey Ryan, do you mind telling Sharpay that she has rehearsals tomorrow? I would but you know how her and I don't get along. Thanks.

I closed the window and quickly took out a post-it note and wrote down Kelsie's memo. I posted the note to my computer screen. I heard a sound pop from the computer that meant someone was trying to add me. I clicked over to the next window and found a pop-pup box.

B-ballTroy14 would like to add you as a friend. Will you accept?

I clicked yes and a message popped up almost instantly.

B-ballTroy14 says: Hey Ryan. I can't wait to see you tomorrow:)

I couldn't help but smile as I read this. I felt my heart beating faster and my body started to tingle in places that even talking about in public would be perverted. I replied.

Drama-King-Ryan says: Me either. Goodnight.

B-ballTroy14 says: Night.

I turned off my computer and headed for my bed. It was a simple queen size bed. I never realized how big it was until just now. I started to feel lonely.

"I wish I had someone to share this big bed with." I softly whispered before I turned off my bedside lamp and drifted off into sleep...

Troy's Point of View:

I saw that Ryan had logged off so I did the same. Man, I miss him already. I sat on the edge of my bed and started to think about Gabby.

Aww man, what am I going to do? I don't know who I love more. I wish I could have them both but that wouldn't be right. Not to mention that I'm not even sure of my own sexuality at the moment. This is so confusing.

I heard the sound of the doorbell ringing. I checked my watch before walking downstairs.

Who could be here at this hour?

I quickly opened the door to see Chad, an evil smirk across his face. I took a relaxing breath and let him in. We walked into the living room and sat down on the couches. Chad sitting a little closer than usual.

"So what are you doing here Chad?" I asked, feeling a bit nervous about his reply.

"Oh, it's not what I'm doing here." He pulled an envelope out of his jacket pocket. "It's what you were doing with Ryan Evans!" I froze as I saw a picture of Ryan and I holding hands at the theater. My voice was cut short.

"Where did you get that Chad?" I gulped. I stood up from the couch and started to pace around the room.

"I was following you ever since you left the gym. I had my camera and decided to get some kind of proof to why you were being so distant with me. Thank God, I took a photography class. You weren't telling me things. I thought I was losing my best friend at first. But as soon as I saw you and that drama dork, I knew exactly why."

He got up from his place on the couch and started to walk slowly towards me.

"You know Troy." One step forward. "This is the kind of thing that could ruin your whole life." Another step forward. "East High's golden boy, gay?!" He was so close that I could feel his warm breath emanating from his nostrils as he spoke. "I can see it now."

I felt goose bumps all over as I realized how close he was standing in front me. I gulped and felt it pulse through my stomach. It was the most awkward moment of my life.

"Chad, I'm feeling a little uncomfortable." I managed to say as I slowly backed up against the wall.

Chad just moved in closer.

"Your feelings? What about Gabby's? Did you tell her yet!? She's going to be devastated when I show her this." He grinned and pointed to the picture once more.

"Chad, what do you want? Why are you doing this?" He reached over and tilted my head upward so that his dark, brown eyes were staring deviously at me. He dropped his voice down to a mere whisper.

"I'm tired of being your little sidekick." He slapped me across the face. I felt a burning sensation seconds later. I put my hand to where he slapped me. He slapped my hand away and pushed me up against the wall.

"You don't want anybody to find out right? Well, then you're going to have to do anything I want, when I want, wherever I want." He suddenly licked the place on my cheek where he had slapped me. I shut my eyes tightly.

"Chad, I don't thin-"

My sentence was called off by Chad's tongue. I felt it as he moved around inside my mouth; rubbing against my teeth and poking profusely at my own tongue. I could taste a bit of sourness in his breath. It seemed like forever before he finally pulled away. I sunk onto the floor where I sat horrified as I thought about what Chad was planning. I looked up to see that he was smiling; not a joyful smile but a smile that tells me that I have no other choice but to give in. I found a bit of confidence in my voice.

"Chad, I never knew." I tried to sound sincere.

"Shut up Troy!" I saw Chad sit on the couch. He was angry with me.

I got up from where I sat and walked over to Chad. I sat next to him. I felt a bit awkward at how to approach this.

"Chad, you're one of my best friends, what are you trying to accomplish by doing this?" I put a friendly arm over his shoulder. He didn't pull away.

At least he's starting to cool off. I thought to myself. He turned to face me with tears starting to form in his eyes.

"Troy, I'm-" He took a deep breath. "I'm gay. Okay? There, I said it." He started to make little sniffles. I pulled him into a tight hug.

"Chad, it's alright man. As unexpected as this is, I still care about you. And I apologize for not being as close with you as I should've been." He pushed me away lightly as his tears started to dry.

"Troy, do you think you will ever be with someone like me?" He said; his voice full of compassion and sorrow.

"Chad, I can't give you these same feelings that I have for Ryan. But I'm sure that somewhere in the future, you will find a great guy. And I will be there standing behind you whenever you feel like you're going to fall. I'll be ready to catch you." He dug his face once more into my chest. I wrapped my arms around him. He looked up at me and I saw that he had a smile across his face.

"Thanks Troy. You were always the nicest of anybody I know. I love you man." He gave me a light kiss on the cheek. I just smiled.

"Love you too man." Chad got up from the couch and pulled the envelope out from his pocket and started tearing it to pieces. I just stood a little taken back.

"Troy, I'm sorry that I chose jealousy over our friendship. I didn't mean to be so hurtful. And I'm sorry that I went overboard and slapped you. It was just for dramatic effect." He said sounding more sincere by the second.

"Hey, it's alright. I forgive you. You were pretty good. Maybe you should try out for a school play." I laughed as he shook his head meaning that was a definite "NO." I started to relax. I took a deep breath.

"Hey Troy." Chad's voice dropped down into a more stern tone. "What are you going to do about Gabriella?"

I sighed.

"I don't know man. I'll figure something out soon." My voice full of worry.

"You better. I know that this is really hard for you man. But you have to face her soon if you're going to continue to keep seeing Ryan." Chad started to sound more like a brother.

"You're right. Thanks." I got up from the couch and stretched a bit. I looked over at the clock that hung above our fireplace. It was midnight already.

"We should really get to bed. Why don't you stay over?" I asked as I led him up to my room.

"Alright, let me just leave a message for my mom." He pulled out his cell phone and started to dial his home phone. I plopped myself on the bed. Minutes later, I felt Chad lay next to me on the bed. I looked up to see him starting to drift off into sleep. He spoke to me with dreariness.

"Hope you don't mind man." After what happened tonight, with Chad coming out to me and me saving my reputation and talking things over, I felt like Chad and I have a much closer connection now. And I'm happy that we're still best friends, but now we're just closer than most guys are. I turned off the light and cuddled up close to Chad. I wrapped my arms around his body and held him close. It was my way of showing that I care about him. He responded almost instantly.

"Thanks Troy, I've always wanted a close guy friend like you. To hold me when I was feeling sad or angry. Ryan is so lucky he found someone like you." Seconds later, light snores started emanating from Chad as I started to drift off myself. I was happy.

We were best friends and that's how I always want it to be...

I whispered lightly into Chad's ear.

"Thank you Chad. You're the best friend a guy could ever have."

And with that, I drifted off into dream land and let my imagination get the better of me, my arms still embraced around Chad...

A/N: Talk about friendship. Enjoying so far?