Oh this is where the love triangle begins...well, sort of ;)
CHAPTER 3: Stolen
"When you look me in the eyes
And tell me that you love me
I catch a glimpse of heaven
I find my paradise."
The next day, Ryan drove Sharpay to the Richards' house.
"You know, I think you and Prince should live in one roof together," Ryan suggested. "In that way, I won't need to drop you here everyday."
Sharpay smirked, "I'm fine now, you can go. See you later, big bro!"
"Take care!" Ryan drove off.
Then, Sharpay woke Prince up again…like always. Then, they drove to East High.
"You wanna come later?" asked Prince.
"Where are you going?" Sharpay also asked.
"Pioneer. I'll be working on my first two songs today," he told her. "So you wanna come?"
"Nah," she answered. "I'd love to but I need to do my homework."
"Oh," he felt bad.
"Hey Sharpay! Hey Prince!" Kelsi, Taylor, and Gabriella came in.
"Hi guys," the couple greeted them.
"Where's Chad?" asked Sharpay.
"Oh you know who he hangs out with," Gabriella sounded a little mad.
"Who?" Prince was clueless.
"His basketball teammates," Taylor answered.
"Gabby. Don't tell me you broke up with him" Sharpay looked at Gabby.
"No, she didn't. Just ALMOST break up with him," Kelsi said.
"What am I supposed to do?" Gabriella sighed.
"I have an idea," Sharpay smiled.
Later that day, it was Math class. The students were waiting for the teacher.
"Dude, what's up?" Troy tapped Chad's back.
"Yeah, what's up? You've been so sick since yesterday," Zeke added.
"Gabriella's mad at me," Chad sounded crushed.
"Why?" Jason asked.
"Forget it," Chad tried to hide the answer from them.
"Oh come on, buddy. We're your friends," Troy said. "You can tell us anything."
"Yeah," Zeke and Jason agreed.
Chad sighed, "She got mad because of you guys."
"What?" his friends were shocked. "Why?"
"I promised to be with her yesterday but I ended up hanging out with you guys at the beach," Chad explained. "She thought I can't say no to you."
"But dude! You didn't tell us you have to be with her yesterday!" Troy exclaimed. "We would have understand!"
"Sorry," Chad looked at them. "I got you involved here."
Sharpay came in, "Chad."
"Sharpay," Chad looked at her.
Chad's friends looked at her too. This was the first time Sharpay got near to Chad's friends. And, Troy was lovestruck.
"Hi," Troy stared at her.
"Hi," Sharpay smiled. "Do you mind if I borrow Chad for a minute?"
"Hi," Troy was head over heels in love.
"What?" asked Sharpay.
"Uh…that means no, we don't mind," Zeke and Jason covered for Troy. "We'll just wait for Chad here."
"Ok, thanks!" Sharpay smiled at them then pulled Chad away.
Troy was still staring at Sharpay.
"Listen Chad. Meet Gabriella tonight at City Light," Sharpay told him. "You have to make it up to her ok?"
Chad smiled, "Thanks!"
Suddenly, the teacher came in and so they sat on their chairs. But, Troy was still staring at Sharpay. After dismissal, Prince met Sharpay at the library.
"Can you finish your homework at six?" Prince asked.
"Yeah, I think," Sharpay answered.
"Ok, I'll just go to the studio while you do you're homework and I'll meet you up at the parking lot at 6pm," he told her. "I'll treat you dinner."
"Thanks. See yah," Prince kissed her then walked away.
"Ok sure," she smiled. "Good luck on the recording."
"Thanks," Prince kissed her. "I love you."
"I love you," Sharpay smiled then Prince left.
When Prince left, Sharpay started working on her homework so that she'll be finished at 6pm. When Prince arrived at the recording studio, after a few minutes of chatting with Mr. Fritz and Mr. Williams, he started working on his album. He sang "When you look me in the eyes."
If the heart is always searching,
Can you ever find a home?
I've been looking for that someone,
I can't make it on my own.
Dreams can't take the place of loving you,
There's gotta be a million reasons why it's true.
When you look me in the eyes,
And tell me that you love me.
Everything's alright,
When you're right here by my side.
When you look me in the eyes,
I catch a glimpse of heaven.
I find my paradise,
When you look me in the eyes.
Mr. Fritz and Mr. Williams were amazed. After recording, he started rehearsing for the concert also. Around 6pm, Sharpay hurriedly ran to the parking lot.
"Where is he?" Sharpay checked her watch.
Prince was not yet there. Sharpay thought he was just stuck in a traffic so she decided to wait for him. After 30 minutes, Prince was still not there but Sharpay still wanted to wait for him.
"Hey," she heard a voice.
Sharpay turned around to see if it was Prince.
"Why are you still here?" it was Troy.
"Oh," Sharpay was a little disappointed. "Uh…I-I'm just waiting for someone. Troy, right?"
"Yeah," Troy smiled. "Waiting for a friend?"
"Um…actually, I'm waiting for my boyfriend," Sharpay felt a little uncomfortable with him.
"Oh," Troy felt OUCH when he heard the word BOYFRIEND. "Seems like someone has a date tonight."
Sharpay smiled, "Yeah."
Troy knew it's none of his business if her boyfriend isn't around yet but he doesn't want to just leave Sharpay alone.
"Can I stay here with you for awhile?" Troy asked.
Sharpay hesitated, "Um…maybe you need to go now. Besides, I'm fine."
"Um…how bout I accompany you here but the moment your boyfriend arrives I'll leave?" Troy insisted.
"Are you sure it's okay because…" she was cut off.
Troy sat down, "I'm sure."
Around 7pm, Prince was not yet there. But, Sharpay still wanted to wait for him and Troy didn't leave her there.
"Um…a-are you sure he's still coming?" asked Troy.
Sharpay checked her watch for the tenth time, "He's not answering my calls. But…I'm sure he's still coming. I-I just need to wait."
"No, WE just need to wait," Troy smiled at her. "I'm not going to leave you here alone until your boyfriend arrives."
"Thanks," Sharpay felt comfortable with him now.
After an hour, Prince was not yet there. And, Sharpay thought he's not coming anymore.
Sharpay stood up, "I think he's not coming already. Thanks for the company by the way."
"Wait!" Troy stood up.
"What?" she asked.
"What do you usually do when you go out on a date?" he asked.
"Uh…just eat dinner," she was confused. "Why'd you ask?"
"You waited for him for TWO HOURS. I'm not gonna let that go to waste," Troy told her. "Besides, I bet you're already hungry. Come on, let's go to Pizzalandia. The food there is totally yummy."
"Are you sure?" Sharpay asked.
"Very sure," he smiled at her.
She smiled back, "O-Ok.
Troy took Sharpay to Pizzalandia to eat dinner. Both of them were tired and hungry. While eating, they started to get to know each other and they became friends. They even spent an hour at the bistro.
"Where do you live?" asked Troy. "If you want, I can drive you home. It's a little late already."
"Um…Troy, I would like to go back to East High," Sharpay said. "Maybe…m-maybe Prince is already there."
"Oh," he was disappointed. "Right, your boyfriend. I'll go with you…then I'll leave if he's there."
Sharpay smiled, "Thank you."
They went back to the parking lot to see if Prince is already there. Sharpay was so disappointed to see that there's nobody there.
"I guess he's still busy," she sounded sad.
"Sharpay?" he looked at her.
Suddenly, a car parked in front of them.
Prince got out of the car, "Sharpay."
"Prince?" Sharpay looked at him.
"I'm so sorry I'm totally late," Prince said. "There was a change in my schedule that's why. I'm really sorry."
Sharpay smiled, "It's okay. I'm glad you're here."
"Ahem!" Troy tried to catch their attemtion. "Um…I-I'll get going now."
"Wait!" Sharpay stopped him. "Um…Prince, this is Troy. Troy…Prince."
"Hey," Troy tried to smile at him but deep inside he was mad at Prince for being so late for his date with Sharpay.
"Hey," Prince looked at him.
"He accompany me in waiting for you," Sharpay exclaimed.
"Oh," Prince smiled. "Thanks dude."
"No prob," Troy smiled back. "Well…I-I'll get going now."
"Ok dude," Prince nodded.
"Bye Troy," Sharpay smiled at him. "Thanks again.
"Bye," Troy smiled at them before leaving.
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TRIVIA: I used Pizzalandia also in Truth or Dare. (I hope those who are reading that story still remember that place)