Code Name: Boys

Kelsi got in Sharpay and Ryan's car, a beautifully sleek Porsche Boxter. They used to drive her home every day after school because she didn't have a license herself. It was all part of their agreement: the Evans' twins would give her rides while she would write better songs for them than for Troy and Gabriella and give them the leads in every musical. It wasn't fair really, but it was Sharpay's idea and… well… no one can say "no" to Sharpay Evans. She simply won't take that for an answer.

Sometimes though, Kelsi feels glad her friends drive her home. Sharpay may not be as sweet as Gabriella or as smart as Taylor, but she's still fun to talk to. And then, Ryan is a great person who cares a lot about others, especially his sister. Sometimes, however, sibling fights occurred, which was the case that day.

"Can you please explain to me why on earth did you get so much presents today?" Ryan demanded Sharpay.

"How should I know?" she replied, a little irritated. "It seems they like me, Ryan, unlike you. You've never had a girlfriend in your entire life. That's why you're jealous now!"

"I'm not jealous! For your information the entire cheerleading squad and the drama club fancies me. I just don't want you to get hurt with all those kind of wannabe fans of yours. I mean, the entire basketball team sent you gifts today! And who's that secret admirer of yours anyway?"

"I do not believe you opened my locker! I have the right to some privacy, you know! Kelsi, what do you have to say about that?"

East High's so called Sondheim hated these moments. She couldn't tell her opinion, because if she agreed with one Evans, the other would make matters difficult for her at school all week. This time she rather supported Sharpay, but she didn't want to invoke Ryan's rage either. She adopted a diplomatic stance.

"I think the basketball team acted strange today," she observed, trying to get away. "Jason, my supposed boyfriend didn't talk to me all day, while he usually is sweet and funny. I don't know…"

Just then, her eyes fell on a book, thrown into the back seat of the car. The cover read "Cecilia, the Ice Princess." Kelsi was sure she had seen that book before, she only couldn't remember where. Then, it hit her: it was Jason's house!

"Sharpay… Sorry for asking but where exactly did you get that book?" she finally asked.

"Jason gave it to me, as a present" the blonde blurted out. "Why?"

"You… don't like him… Do…you?" Kelsi posed another question, under her breath.

"No silly! I might be a bad girl but I'd never do such a terrible thing as stealing a mate's boyfriend! Why would I?" Sharpay said cheerfully.

"I don't know I just don't like it!" the cute shortie whispered. "Maybe Ryan is right after all. Maybe you are getting way too much attention. Maybe you shouldn't flirt as much. Maybe…"

She stopped, as Sharpay's face became dark. "I'm not trying to steal your boyfriend, I said. You know, I'm a normal girl really, even though a little glamorous. I'm definitely not a wannabe sex bomb! I see, not without sadness, that you agree with Ryan. What you don't know is that, like everyone, I have a crush too!"

Both Kelsi and Ryan were ready to go "oh-oh" when they heard the word crush. "Who is it?" they asked, together, wanting to know the latest gossip, each one for different reasons.

"Sharpay clung to her driving and lowered her head. "Sorry, I can't tell. I'm way too shy. Why should I tell you anyway, after having you two yell at me?" she faked sadness...

Those drama queens! They really are overdramatic at times…

"I would like to welcome everyone back," Coach Bolton said with his serene but austere tone. "Today one of us will quit the race and it will be either Zeke or Chad. I want you all to remember one thing: even if you lose, you shouldn't tell anyone, especially Sharpay about our race. It must be a secret and the looser should accept his loss with dignity, like a man. Let these words be our code of honour. Let me also declare that whoever tries to cheat, by trying to ruin another's chances of winning should be disqualified immediately.
Above all we are a team, thus friends. Other than that, all's fair in love and war."

Everyone, from Zeke and Chad to Troy, Jason and Mark nodded.

"So, how do you feel, you two?" the East High captain finally asked, breaking the ice. "Are you nervous? Are you frightened? How are you Zeke? Is everything ok, Chad?"

"I …love Sharpay!" Zeke mumbled. "I really want to stay in the race. Yep, I am a little anxious but just a little. It is to keep me going…"

"Please Troy, cut the crap!" Chad got in. "This ain't a reality show!"

"All right then. I am ready to announce the results," Troy continued in a kind of formal tone. "The four of us who will with certainty proceed to the next round, meaning Jason, Mark, Jack and I have decided that the one who will not join us is…" here he made a dramatic pause.

"You're starting to sound like a TV host!" Zeke cried. "Please keep on with the result!"

"Oh, you wouldn't like to hear it," Jason commented, half asleep as always. "You are out!"

"What!" Zeke hurled while Chad's face showed signs of relief. "This can't… This can't be…"

"Great, Jason! Now you spoiled all the fun!" Mark gave Jason an angry look. "And see, you will make our friend Zeke cry!"

"I am not going to cry!" Zeke responded to that, wiping the tears that wanted to come out of his eyes. "But I love Sharpay!!!"

"We love her too pal," Chad's voice was heard for the first time. The winner of this round remained calm and compassionate to his friend. "It's ok. Just because you lost, it does not mean you are not worth it. There are several other girls in the school, like the beautiful cheerleaders. I heard that blonde, Sabrina, has a crush on you. You are our friend and the fact Sharpay didn't appreciate your gift means she doesn't deserve you. But, hey would you have a problem if she deserves us?"

Zeke did not respond but his eyes showed that he was grateful for his friend's behaviour. "Sabrina is not Sharpay but. she is not bad… not bad at all. Giving her cookies might be a problem but, hey, I recently started to specialize in healthy pies!" He smiled.

"These are my boys!" Jack exclaimed. "Now we settled things out, Chad, our winner for this round will announce our next challenge."

"I thought of it," Chad admitted, "but it might take time. Guys, each one of us will take Sharpay out for a date. Still, it won't be just any date. You'll try to be her perfect date. It might take time as we should set up a schedule of when each one will date her."

"You mean like I'll date her on Monday, coach on Tuesday, Troy on Wednesday, Jason on Thursday and you on Friday?" Mark questioned.

"Exactly, that's my point. Let's keep your schedule Mark so we'll know who gets to date her and when. Of course, if she rejects to date you, you are automatically a candidate for getting out of the race. So, what do you say?"

"I say it's a cool idea!" Troy acknowledged and Jason nodded.

"Great! Of course, I suppose that Zeke will stay as a judge of who should be proposed for candidacy and who is going to be out, is that right?"

"Yes I am," Zeke affirmed, the smile slowly returning to his lips.

"Whatever!" Mark interrupted. "We only have a week to date Sharpay. Today it's Friday. I presume we'll meet next Monday again. Now, I' m off to ask her out!"

"Not if I ask her out first!" Troy got in front and the two boys rushed out of the room.

"Wow! Will Sharpay agree to go out on five dates?" Chad asked himself.

This would definitely be a busy week…

Author's Note: Thanks for all the reviews; I was so happy I got your votes! This story is going to go fast, I promise! Feel free to review or leave any comments. See you soon! Xxx, Angie.