March 15, 2006-9:00pm

Dear Diary,

Well school as usual was boring except I just had to help Sharpay and Ryan practice their audition and callback songs. Seriously they've practiced the songs so much I can play both of the songs in the piano without the sheet of music.After Sharpay and Ryan finished practicing in the music room Troy, Gabriella, and Kelsi went inside the room to practice their songs. I stayed outside for awhile and I still can't believe how good he can sing. They're both shoo-ins for 2 of the main parts.Mom always tells us that we should bond more but Troy and I may not be Mary Kate and Ashley close but that doesn't mean that when one of us needs help in something the other one just stands by and does nothing. We help each other period .Kinda like tonight. Well anyways….

See ya,

Alex

Bolton Residence- 7:00pm

Alex was sitting on her bed strumming a few chords on her guitar and writing on a black notebook. She has her hair down and is wearing a small white t-shirt with black pyjamas. She turns around and puts the guitar down as she hears a knock on the door. In front of her was Troy and Alex couldn't hide her surprise to see her brother standing in front of her. He never visited her room unless it was for something important. Alex stared at Troy for awhile and asked," Hey Troy what bring you to my humble abode?"

Troy stared at her and answered hesitantly," I was wondering if you could help me practice for the auditions?"

Alex looks at him confused,"But didn't you already practice with Gabriella?"

"I called her and Kelsi to practice but they were both busy," Troy answered.

Alex smiled slightly and invited Troy in," Sure come in."

Troy steps inside and looks around," I haven't been in here for awhile."

"I know." Alex simply answered as she sat back down on her bed," Now what do you need me to do?"

"Just play the piano and you know sing Gabriella's part." Troy answered

"Sure I can do that," Alex said but she soon stopped herself and looked at Troy in surprise," Whoa wait sing? I cannot do that."

"I din't say you have to be good, you just have to sing." Troy pleaded as he walks towards his sister.

Alex thinks it over and sighs,"Fine just this once. Can you give me the sheet of music?"

Troy smiles in relief and hands her the music sheets. Alex looks them over and sits down in front of her electric piano/organ and Troy is standing right beside her.

"Okay this doesn't look too hard. Do we start with What I've Been Looking For or Breaking Free?" Alex asks

"I guess we start with What I'm Looking For since that's the song Gabriella and I will be singing for the auditions." Troy replied"Okay." Alex answered.

Alex starts to play the piano slowly and Troy starts to sing,

"It's hard to believe
That I couldn't see
You were always there beside me"

Troy looks at Alex as she starts to sing the song softly,

"Thought I was alone
With no one to hold"

Troy looks in surprised at Alex but before he could say something Alex starts singing and he joins in.

"But you were always right beside me
This feelings like no other
I want you to know

I've never had someone
That knows me like you do
The way you do
I've never had someone
As good for me as you
No one like you
So lonely before
I finally found
What I've been looking for"

Alex ends the song softly,

"Ohhh, ohh"

As the song finshes Troy stares at Alex completely surprised. Alex turns around and notices the look on his face.

"What?" Alex asks a bit annoyed at her brother

"You told me you couldn't sing." Troy replied

"I can't"Alex simply answers

But Troy didn't let off the subject," But you were amazing. Why didn't you sign up for the musical?"

"Because me plus crowds of people looking at me equals me vomiting." Alex answered

Troy stares at his sister a bit more until he says, "But your voice is awesome Alex."

"Thanks Troy but I think I'll leave the singing to the professionals."

"But..."

Alex gives Troy a deadly glare and Troy sighs, "Fine. Do what you want."

"Good now lets just finish the other song."

A few minutes later the song was finished and Alex hands Troy the music sheets back. Troy stares at her for a couple minutes and finally said," Thanks for the help Alex. You're a cool sister I'm sorry I never really saw that until today."

Alex looks at Troy in surprise until she gives him a small smile," Well like brother like sister I guess. Have a good night. Good luck on the auditions I'll be watching."

Troy leans in and gives her a quick hug and leaves the room. Alex stares at his retreating form and smiles. She goes back to her bed and grabs her notebook as a struck of inspiration hit her.