Chapter 7: Mediocre Bad Girls

A/N: Wow, this story reached 100 reviews the other day. Thank you to whoever was number 100, I can't remember what you said or who you are but I'll check later. Another short chapter but I think it's perfect the way it is. You can expect a new chapter by Monday or Tuesday. Also, in response to some suggestions, I forgot to mention something in the very beginning of the story. I have no intention of bringing in Trevor or Corrie or Mary Margaret. This was decided before I even started writing because I felt that there would be too many characters to keep track of. So if you're dissapointed and you hate me now that's fine. I can personally guaruntee that you won't be dissapointed regardless. I'm ranting now so skip this and start reading.

The next day at school was the day Sharpay had picked out to put her plan into action though Maddie was still a little reluctant. While Sharpay and Maddie walked off to the girl's bathroom to go over their final preparations, Ryan stood in the hallway. He was utterly confused by what was going on with the two girls. He also felt hurt that they were leaving him out of whatever it was they were doing. Just then Gabriella and Troy stopped next to Ryan and watched him watch the door to the girl's bathroom.

"Hey Ryan!" Gabriella yelled into his ears, causing him to jump at the sudden intrusion into his thoughts. He threw his arms up to his ears to stop them from ringing, his books and papers flying into the air. He slowly turned to see Gabriella smiling at him while Troy was rolling his eyes at how crazy she was acting.

"What'cha doin' Ryan?" Gabriella asked innocently. Ryan ignored her question and turned back to the door.

"Ryan, don't stare too hard, people will think you're trying to get a peek in there." Troy bent down and picked up one of Ryan's fallen books and put it in his hands.

"See you later man." Troy clapped him on the shoulder and left with Gabriella, who turned to give Ryan a wave goodbye.

"Crazy girl." Ryan muttered under his breath when they had turned a corner.

"Ryan , you weren't trying to peek on us were you?" Sharpay came out of the bathroom with a hand on her hip and a sly smirk gracing her lips.

"No, of course not! I was just…making sure nobody else was peeking on you." He defended himself with a bad excuse. Maddie sidled up next to him and put her arm around his shoulder.

"It's ok big brother, you can admit it. You spaced out again and totally didn't realize you were staring at a door." Ryan was amazed at how spot on her observation was and nodded his head.

"Yeah, ok. I spaced out. I was just thinking about some stuff and I lost track of what I was doing." Ryan started to walk his sisters to their lockers.

"Wow Ryan, you thought. Did it hurt?" Sharpay poked his head in a teasing manner, which drew a smile from him.

"It was painful." Was Ryan's sarcastic remark.

"Ok Maddie, remember to meet me in the cafeteria before lunch." Sharpay waved goodbye to her siblings and walked off down the hall.

"What is going on Maddie? Sharpay can hide it but I know that you can't." Ryan stopped Maddie from walking away. She turned to face her brother and put a smile on her face.

"It's a secret." She whispered before walking away.

"She's more like Sharpay every day." Ryan muttered to himself when he was left alone at his locker.

Lunchtime

Maddie stood just outside of the cafeteria, waiting for Sharpay to arrive. She peered through the glass doors and spotted Troy sitting with the guys while Gabriella was nowhere in sight. A tap on her shoulder caused her to jump back from the door and spin around to come face to face with Sharpay.

"Oh there you are. I was waiting for you." Maddie moved to the side as a group of students walked into the cafeteria.

"Ok, I'll go and talk to Gabriella, wherever she is. Troy's right there so good luck." Sharpay nodded and put her game face on as she strutted into the room as if she owned it. Maddie prayed that this would work but also that Gabriella wouldn't hate her for doing this. She walked off down the hall in search of Gabi, leaving Sharpay to do her thing. It didn't take long to find her though as she was with Taylor in the chemistry lab.

"Hey Gabi, what's up?" She asked as Gabi was packing her stuff. Taylor finished packing and said goodbye to the pair and walked out of the classroom to be met by Chad. She gave him a kiss and they walked off together.

"Nothing much." She absently replied as she closed her backpack.

"So how are things with you and Troy?" Maddie wasted no time and got straight to the point. Gabi stopped what she was doing and looked at Maddie.

"Funny you should ask. We broke up this morning. We agreed to say that it was mutual but actually I was the one that broke it off." Gabi slung her bad over her shoulder and started to walk out of the classroom.

"Why?" Was the only word that came out of Maddie's mouth as she was so surprised at the news. Gabi stopped and took a seat at a desk, gesturing for Maddie to take a seat as well.

"We don't have that much in common and we have been drifting apart for a while. We decided we're better off as friends and everything is cool between us." Gabi didn't look very sad for someone who had just broken up with her boyfriend.

"There's one more thing though." Gabriella stopped Maddie from leaving.

"He really likes you though. As your best friend I think that you should go for it." Maddie's mouth hung open at Gabriella's revelation.

"Really, you mean, you're over him already?" Maddie asked, still bewildered at all of the new information.

"Yes, for the millionth time." She smiled at the speechless look on Maddie's face.

"I'm not the one that made you break up did I?" Maddie cringed as she waited for the answer to her question.

"No, I'm the one that suggested he go out with you. I knew you liked him but you are such a good friend that you didn't let jealousy take over." She hugged Maddie then and turned to leave.

"Thank you for being such a good friend." Gabi left Maddie to sit there. A smile tugging at her lips, she jumped out of the classroom and joined Gabriella in her walk to the cafeteria.

'All that planning and we didn't even need it.' Maddie thought to herself. When they reached the double glass doors to the cafeteria, they glanced inside to look for Troy. What they saw made their eyes go wide. There sitting on a table by themselves was Troy and Sharpay, kissing. Gabriella and Maddie stood frozen as Troy and Sharpay got up to leave. Stepping away from the doors, they allowed the two to pass.

"Oh hey Gabi. Bye Sharpay." Troy said to the two girls standing by the door. 'Maddie' smiled to the girls and continued to walk down the hall with her arm linked with Troy's.

"Sharpay!" Gabi and Maddie exclaimed at the same time.

A/N: Whoo, I have the biggest headache in the world right now. My job has me working odd hours but at least the money is good.

Fact of the day- In the Hawaiian language, there is no word for goodbye. Hawaiians didn't grasp the concept of not seeing someone ever again, so they never needed the word. They do say "I'll see you soon" though. So I'll see you soon, A hui ho!.