Disclaimer: I do not own High School Musical or it's characters I am simply borrowing them for my own personal pleasure. Other characters you do not recognize are my original characters.
See Me, See Her
By Raychel
See me
Love me
Leave me
Hate me
See her
You flirt
See me
I hurt
You date
I'm alone
my only possession:
a disconnected phone
She leaves
Emotions you lack,
I still want to know
why she stabbed me in the back?
See me,
Want me.
Leave you
Set free.
March 27,2006-Day of the Callbacks
20 minutes before the callbacks
Every single students who were singing on the callbacks were busy practicing their songs either back stage or on stage. While Sharpay was animatedly talking with Ms.Darbus, Ryan and Therese were having a heated argument.
Ryan: Oh so when you were sticking your tongue down that guy's throat you were actually trying just giving him CPR?
Therese: C'mon it was a mistake Ryan. I care about you.
Ryan: (angrily) Yeah and in the last few weeks we've been together all you've ever done is insult my friends, brag about your popularity and show me off to all of your friends. We've never gone out on one proper date. I'm beginning to think all you really care about is your freaking popularity. How could I have been so stupid to date you? It's over Therese.
Ryan walks away from Therese who looks surprised and shocked. She looks around to see if anyone heard them but no one was looking at her. They were all too busy practicing. While Ryan broke up with Therese Sharpay was busily talking to Ms.Darbus.
Ms. Darbus: And are you sure about this Sharpay?
Sharpay: (nods her head) Yes I'm sure.
Ms.Darbus: You do know that once you do this you can't go back.
Sharpay: I know. But it's for a good cause.
Ms. Darbus: (sighs) If you say so. Now are you sure this girl is good?
Sharpay: Amazing. You're gonna love her.
Ms. Darbus: I trust your judgement.
Sharpay: Thank you Ms.Darbus.
Sharpay quickly turns around and leaves. She sees Troy and Gabriella talking and approached them.
Sharpay: (whispers) It's ready
Gabriella: Good. Now we just have to wait for the callbacks to start and Operation: Ryan and Alexis is a go.
Sharpay nods her head and leaves quickly looking for Ryan and Alex. While she left Troy turns around and stares at Gabriella amusingly.
Troy: So you guys are really going through with this?
Gabriella: Yeah every one needs someone Troy. It's just so happens that that someone for your sister is Ryan.
Troy: I guess I'm fine with it. Ryan 's cool.
Gabriella gives him a small smile and a quick peck on the lips before they started practicing againg. Meanwhile Sharpay finally saw Ryan and Alex waiting for her outside the auditorium. The two acted uncomfortable around each other and were avoiding aye contact.
Sharpay: So are you guys ready?
Alex: (gave a small hesitant smile) Yeah totally
Ryan: Can't wait
The seats were quickly filling up. Ryan, Sharpay, and Alex went backstage and while Alex was practicing her piano chords Ryan was busy exercising his vocals. He's surprised to see that his sister was not participating.
Ryan: Sharpay? Shouldn't we be doing our vocal exercises?
Sharpay: Yeah I already did it. Do it yourself.
Ryan: (shrugs) Okay (starts doing his vocal exercises again)
A few minutes later Ryan's vocal exercises were finished and the call back has started. Ms. Darbus came on stage and introduced the first singer whose name was Daniella Michael. She came on stage and sang Goodbye to You (by Michelle Branch). Applause could be heard but none too enthusiastic. After Daniella there was Mark Turner, who did a fairly decent job, then of course Therese, who hardly got any claps at all because she sang practically the whole song out of tune, and then there was Steven Carlson, who did a fairly good job, but overall there was no outstanding performances. Then of course it was Gabriella's and Troy's turn to sing. The two came on stage followed by Kelsi who was their piano player. The piano started playing and Troy started to sing.
Troy: We're soarin', flyin'
There's not a star in heaven
That we can't reach
Gabriella:If we're trying
So we're breaking free
Troy: You know the world can see us
In a way that's different than who we are
Gabriella: Creating space between us
'Til we're separate hearts
Both: But your faith it gives me strength
Strength to believe
Troy: We're breakin' free
Gabriella: We're soarin'
Troy: Flyin'
Both: There's not a star in heaven
That we can't reach
Troy: If we're trying
Both: Yeah, we're breaking free
Troy: Oh, we're breakin' free
Gabriella: Ohhhh
Troy:
Can you feel it building
Like a wave the ocean just can't control
Gabriella:
Connected by a feeling
Ohhh, in our very souls
Both: Rising 'til it lifts us up
So every one can see
Troy: We're breakin' free
Gabriella: We're soarin'
Troy: Flyin'
Both: There's not a star in heaven
That we can't reach
Troy: If we're trying
Yeah we're breaking free
Gabriella: Ohhhh runnin'
Troy: Climbin'
To get to that place
Both: To be all that we can be
Troy: Now's the time
Both: So we're breaking free
Troy: We're breaking free
Gabriella: Ohhh , yeah
Troy: More than hope
More than faith
Gabriella: This is true
This is fate
And together
Both: We see it comin'
Troy: More than you
More than me
Gabriella: Not a want, but a need
Both: Both of us breakin' free
Gabriella: Soarin'
Troy: Flyin'
Both: There's not a star in heaven
That we can't reach
If we're trying
Troy: Yeah we're breaking free
Gabriella:
Breaking free
Were runnin'
Troy:
Ohhhh, climbin'
Both: To get to the place
To be all that we can be
Now's the time
Troy: Now's the time
Gabriella: So we're breaking free
Troy: Ohhh, we're breaking free
Gabriella: Ohhhh
Both: You know the world can see us
In a way that's different than who we are
After the two finished their song a loud applause was heard from the crowd. Some whistling and some hoots. Everyone was cheering and Troy and Gabriella looked pleased when they cam backstage. Gabriella passed Sharpay and whispered a "Good Luck" and Sharpay gave her a brief nod. After the performance Ms. Darbus took the microscope and said a small introduction.
Ms. Darbus: Our next performance was supposed to be done by Sharpay Evans and Ryan Evans but Sharpay decided to graciously give her position to Alexis Bolton. So now singing The Start of Something New it's Alexis Bolton and Ryan Evans.
Ms. Darbus quickly left the stage as the audience was busily waiting for the last performers to come out. But Ryan was shocked and so was Alex as they heard the news. The two slowly turned to Sharpay with bewilderment written across their face. Alex was the first one to speak up.
Alex: Sharpay what did you do?
Sharpay: Look Lex it's a god thing. You can sing I know you can sing.
Alex: Maybe yeah but not in front of a crowd. Never in front of a crowd.
Sharpay: Ryan can you just go out there and stall for a little while?
Ryan who was too speechless for words merely nodded and went on stage and started to stall the crowd with a few jokes while Sharpay was busily talking to Alex.
Alex: I can't do this Sharpay. I can't sing in front of people. Why do you think I sing alone?
Sharpay: Alex you have an awesome voice. Use it.
Alex: I can't okay? I…I just can't.
Sharpay: Do this for me okay? If you don't sing Therese is gonna get that part.
Alex: Sharpay…
Sharpay: Please…you have a talent. Please give it a try. Pretend that no one's there. It's just you in your room and you're playing the piano and singing.
Alex: (sighs) I…I…I'll try it. For Ryan and for you.
Sharpay: (smiles) Good now go out there and show Ryan what he's been missing out.
Alex gave Sharpay a small nervous smile as she went on stage. On stage Ryan was still stalling the crowd by telling them so lame jokes. As she entered quietly the whole auditiorium quieted and and waited for her to sit on the piano. Ryan stopped his jokes and walked up to the piano. She started playing and Ryan started to sing.
Ryan: Livin' in my own world
Didn't understand
That anything can happen
When you take a chance
It was Alex's turn to sing but she froze up and she ran back stage. Ryan ran after her and called out her name, "Alex stop"
Alex stopped running and turned around and faced Ryan. Ryan walked to her and started talking to her.
Ryan: Lex what's wrong?
Alex: (quietly) I…I…j…just can't do it Ryan okay? I can't sing in front of that many people. I've tried it once and believe me it was not pretty.
Ryan: (walks closer) Lex I know I've never heard you sing but I wanna listen. Just imagine that it's just us there singing. No one is watching us or criticizing us. It's just us. I know I haven't been a very good friend lately since I've been with Therese but I want you to know I'm still here. Whenever, whatever. You are my best friend and I do not want anything or anyone to change that. So please sing…not for the crowd, or for anyone else, sing for me?
Ryan offers her his hand and she slowly takes it. The two comes back on stage and Alex took a deep breathe, closed her eyes and started to play the piano while Ryan started to sing (Alex has a microphone connected to the piano-just use your imagination).
Ryan: Livin' in my own world
Didn't understand
That anything can happen
When you take a chance
Alex continues to play the piano and leans her head to the microphone and starts to sing.
Alex: I never believed in
What I couldn't see
I never opened my heart
To all the possibilities
Ryan is shocked to hear her voice and he smiles adoringly at her while he takes her hand and they get up and sing.
Both: I know…
The crowd starts clapping and whistling. On the back was Troy's and Alex's parents who were smiling and clapping along.
Alexis: That something has changed
Both: Never felt this way
Alex: And right here tonight
Both: This could be the…
Both: Start of something new
Alex: It feels so right
Both: To be here with you…oh
And now…lookin' in your eyes
I feel in my heart
The start of something new
Ryan: Now who'd of ever thought that
Both: We'd both be here tonight…yeah
Alex: The world looks so much brighter
Both: With you by my side
I know…that something has changed
Never felt this way
I know it's for real
This could be the…
Both: Start of something new
It feels so right to be here with you…oh
And now…lookin' in your eyes
I feel in my heart
The start of something new
Ryan: I never knew that it could happen
Till it happened to me
Both: I didn't know it before but now
It's easy to see
Both: It's the start of something new
It feels so right to be here with you…oh
And now…lookin' in your eyes
I feel in my heart
The start of something new
It's the start of something new
It feels so right to be here with you…oh
And now…lookin' in your eyes
I feel in my heart
The start of something new
It's the start of something new
It feels so right to be here with you…oh
And now…lookin' in your eyes
I feel in my heart
The start of something new (starts to fade)
The two stops singing and the crowd cheers and claps at the performance. Ryan and Alex gives each other small smiles and Ryan was about to tell Alex something but Troy took her aside and talked to her.
Troy: Hey Alex. Wow I knew you were good but you were just…wow
Alex: (laughs) Thanks.
Troy: There's some people who want to talk to you (their parents starts walking towards her). I'll see you later.
Troy leaves leaving Alex alone with her two parents.
Mr. Bolton: Honey what you did out there…it was wonderful.
Alex: (softly) Thanks
Mrs. Bolton: Honey I know you feel like your father and I neglecting you because we favor your brother over you. But that is not true we love you both equally. But I guess we haven't been there for you for a long time now. It's just your brother he was so talented we got caught up in his talents and accomplishments and we forgot yours. You were always musically talented. Ever since you were little you would sing in front of us and you were eager to play different instruments. And you learned them all so fast. You were talented honey…extremely talented. And your father and I are sorry for not recognizing that until now. From now on your father and I will be spending more time with you and your brother. Like a real family.
Alex gives them a smile and a tear falls down her cheeks as her parents give her a small hug.
Mrs. Bolton: So I hear there's a School Dance. Don't want to be late for it. Want us to drive you home so you can change in your dress?
Alex: Yeah...Thanks
Alex who was soon joined by Troy quickly got in their parents car and drove off. A few minutes later the two came home and started getting ready for the dance. Alex went inside her room and took out her dress. It was a lovely shade of green and it fitted her perfectly. It was smooth and soft when she wore it. Alex did her hair and make up (a few tricks that Sharpay taught her) and when she looked in the mirror, what she saw amazed even her. Her hair was up and it showed her striking blue eyes. She wore very little makeup, a little lip gloss and blush but that was it, yet she looked completely gorgeous. She walked down the stairs and saw Troy, who was wearing a tux, looked surprised at what he saw.
Troy: Whoa Alex? Is that you?
Alex: Yeah
Troy: You look great
Alex: Thanks so do you. Are you going to Gabriella's?
Troy: Yeah. Dad's driving me over.
Alex: Cool I'll see ya later then.
Troy leaves as he and his father drove off to Gabriella's house. While Alex went to her mom's car and they drove off to the dance. The car stopped in front of the school and her mom rolled down the windows, "I'll pick you up at 9:35 honey. Have fun" and then drove off.
Alex took a deep breath and entered the dance. Everyone stopped what they were doing and quickly looked at her. All the guys were drooling while the girls looked on in jealousy. She soon spotted Sharpay, who was wearing a strapless pink and black dress, then gave her a big grin and hig.
Sharpay: Alex whoa? You look awesome
Alex: So do you.
Sharpay gave her a big smile and dragged her over to the table where Zeke, Taylor, Kelsi, Jake, and Chad were sitting at. She pulled up a chair.
Alex: Kelsi are you wearing contacts?
Kelsi: Yeah I just got them. I decided to wear them today.
Alex: They look great. I never knew you had green eyes.
Kelsi: Thanks. You look really good.
Alex: Thanks. Um… do you guys know where Ryan is?
Sharpay: He's somewhere here. Just wait. I have to say Lex awesome performance.
Everyone nodded in agreement and complimented her on a job well done. Soon Troy and Gabriella had arrived and joined them. The group all went up to the dance, they invited Alex along who had refused. She sat there on the table and watched the couples, Zeke and Sharpay, Gabriella and Troy, Kelsi and Jake, and Taylor and Chad were swaying to the music playing on the background.
Feels like I have always known you
And I swear I dreamt about you
All those endless nights I was alone
It's like I've spent forever searching
Now I know that it was worth it
With you it feels like I am finally home
Alex watched the couples dance feeling alone and left out. She was about to leave when someone tapped her on the shoulder and she turned around and saw Ryan. He looked amazing when he wore a tux and even with his un-kept blonde hair. He gave her a small smile and asked her to the dance. She agreed and the two held hands and swayed to the music.
Falling head over heels
Thought I knew how it feels
But with you it's like the first day of my life
The two danced closer and closer. Ryan was about to lean in for a kiss when Alex stopped.
Alex: What about Therese?
Ryan: I broke up with her before the call backs. And it looks like she moved on (he stared at Therese who was sitting on a guy's lap)
Alex: Oh so I guess we could kiss.
Ryan: I guess we could
Cuz you leave me speechless
When you talk to me
You leave me breathless
The way you look at me
You manage to disarm me
My soul is shining through
Can't help but surrender
My everything to you
Ryan leaned down and gave her a quick peck on the lips. Then he leaned back down and gave her a soft and long kiss. They both pulled away and danced again.
I thought I could resist you
I thought that I was strong
Somehow you were different from what I've known
I didn't see you coming
You took me by surprise and
You stole my heart before I could say no
Alex felt a burst of joy flowing through her as she stared at Ryan who stared back at her. He gave her a small smile and she smiled back.
Falling head over heels
Thought I knew how it feels
But with you it's like the first day of my life
You leave me speechless
When you talk to me
You leave me breathless
The way you look at me
You manage to disarm me
My soul is shining through
I can't help but surrender
Oh no
My everything to you
Alex: But why me? You could have anyone you want Ryan? Why me?
Ryan stared at her in silence and he whispered to her softly…
You leave me speechless
You leave me breathless
The way you look at me
You manage to disarm me
My soul is shining through
I can't help but surrender
My everything to you
"Cause you leave me speechless"
And it's done. Yes it is the end of the story. Thanks for every single review on this story. Thanks to everyone who took the time to read it .You guys rock. Thanks again. Tell me what you think of the ending. And if you want to see what the girls and the guys wore for the dance go to my homepage to get the links. Thanks again for all the support. Who knows I might start another HSM fic.