A/N. le gasp Hey everyone! I'm back! And this is going to be my fastest update……ever!!!! Aren't you happy? ) I also wanted to tell you guys that because you kept mixing up Trevor with the suite life Trevor, his new name is Ricky. Oh- and Troy and Sharpay don't get along too much either! Just wanted to let you know……The only thing I'm asking you guys to do is review! This chapter is pretty confusing for both, the readers (I guess) and Sharpay and Maddie. It changes the whole mood of the story, because like I told my bestest bud, wish on a star ox. This is not going to be one of those 'We're all just peachy fine because life is brilliant and blah blah blah.' You know, the kind where everything that happens is ALWAYS good! There's nothing that's going to happen that might make the twins upset…..if you catch what I'm saying. For the last chapter, I was very disappointed with the amount of reviews I got…….it was either three, or four…….So hopefully, we'll be able to bring the amount of reviews up a bit.

This chapter is dedicated to Herschey's, one of my bffl who just happened to review for every chapter! And to wish on a star ox who edited it and made it sound more smarticle!

Disclaimer: I own nothing. No Sharpay, no Ryan, no Gabi.Only disney has that kinda money... o.O ohh! But I do own the book 'Adopted For the Young: Hellos and Goodbyes'

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Chapter 6

Picture Imperfect

Sharpay's P.O.V.

"Gabi, umm, do you like my mannequin? Aunt Helen brought it back for me... so I could try on my outfits, without really trying them on!" I stuttered nervously.

"Oh." Gabi breathed out, "She seems very... realistic." Even though she was saying it, I knew she didn't believe me, but she didn't push the subject either. I knew I always liked this girl!

Ryan gave Gabi, who was now back to normal, a wad of tissues which she embarrassingly dabbed against her shirt.

"Hey, would you like to borrow one of my shirts?" I asked her, trying to get her out of the room, in a nice way, so I could talk to Maddie.

"Sure! You know what to do." I told her as I glanced over at Ryan.

"Do you need some help?" he asked her cheekily while following her out of the door.

"Sure thanks Ryan!" It was finally dawning on her, I guess, "What on earth-Of course not!"

"Hey, a guy can dream can't he?" I heard him ask her in the hallway. I turned face Maddie who no unfroze herself. Everything changed almost instantly. I suddenly felt awkward and distant as I studied my sister's face wondering why I was feeling so, so odd! I looked into her eyes, which were a red-ish brown, instead of a gray-ish brown like mine. I could tell she was very uncomfortable with the way I was just starring, or, maybe it's something else that's bothering her? So this is how Ryan's twin thing works. It was the first time I had ever felt like this.

"What's wrong?" I asked her softly.

"Nothing, Sharpay. Why would you think something's wrong?" She walked over to her bags and pulled out a think envelope with her name in bold, out of her duffel bag and sat Indian style on my bedroom floor. She looked intently at the envelope, then heaved a heavy sigh and put it back into her bag. I saw her pull out a video iPod, I looked at her, unsure of what to do or think.

Did I do something wrong? Does she want me to leave? Is she mad at me? When did talking to my twin sister become so hard? This was all so new to me because Ryan, he took care of everything. I've never felt what Ryan felt, well, only sometimes. And it had to be something really big, and I wouldn't feel it because I'd already feel the same exact way. I hesitantly sat next to her and watched her every move. I'm becoming a bit stalker-ish aren't I?

"Hey."

"Hey," she replied. That's a good start, now if I can only get her eyes off of that stupid iPod. I glanced at it her music player and saw she was looking at a video.

"Who's that?" It was an Asian girl I was talking about and she was jumping up and down and clapping her hands (a bit stupidly if you ask me).

"That's London, she's my best friend." Maddie said emotionlessly, still looking at the little screen.

"Oh, well, okay." I scratched my hand nervously. What to do? What to do? The silence was really starting to get to me.

"What do you think we should do?" Okay Sharpay, just try and start a conversation... again. It was good thing Ryan's with Gabi and I'm going to count my lucky stars and hope that Taylor and the rest of the gang won't come until later.

"I don't know. I could bunk at a hotel, I guess, if you want."

"What? NO! Of course not! I would never-no! I was thinking more along the lines of just telling them, my friends I mean." That was it! That’s what I’m going to do!

After finalizing everything in my mind, I replied.

"Yeah, I'll tell everyone!." I stood up abruptly and called for Gabriella before Maddie could protest, if she was going to move, which I highly doubt. Gabi bounced into the room happily, I noticed she didn't change her top, but ignored it because it wasn't very important right now.

"Yeah?" She was covered in cookie dough and it was hanging unto her hair and her face.

"What happened to you? I asked her skeptically.

"Long story. What'd you call me for?" She asked patiently.

"Uh, did Taylor come yet?" No! Don't back out yet Sharpay!

"No, not yet, she said she got a flat tire so she called Chad to help her fix it. And you know with him helping her, she'll probably be here in an hour." She giggled laughing at what I think is her very first insult!

"Gabi, meet my triplet sister, Maddie! Maddie, meet Gabriella."

"Hi Maddie!" Gabi flashed her a wide smile but looked away when Maddie didn't respond. Well, she's taking this rather well. How come she doesn't think she's the mannequin?

"Wait, so you don't think Aunt Helen gave her to me?" I asked, rather stupidly. It's too much for one person to handle in a moment!

"Really Sharpay, I mean come on! Three reasons why I didn't believe you: Firstly I'm the 'freaky math girl' and I know all! Secondly, I'm your best friend! You know you can't hide anything from lil' old me! And lastly, one word, two syllables: Ryan."

"Well, that clears everything up! I knew he could never keep a secret! That little wretch!"

"Hiya Maddie!" she repeated, when Maddie glanced up and forced a smile Gabi walked towards her. Maddie took off her iPod, placed it on her bed and turned to Gabi as she stuck out her hand.

"I take it, you're Gabi?" Maddie raised her eyebrow. Whoa, freaky! That was the same reaction I had towards Gabriella when I first met her! Gabi nodded her head, wildly flinging cookie dough all over my squeaky clean room, and stuck out her hand which Maddie shook.

"Hey, hey hey! Watch it! You're flinging all of your cookie dough all over my room!" The doorbell rang and I hurried downstairs to see who it was, Gabi followed me instantly down the stairs where as Maddie stayed up in my room.

"She doesn't like me much, does she?" Gabi sounded hurt.

"Don't worry, she just needs time to….¦.adjust!" Gabi just shrugged her shoulders and smiled once more. Now, if only I could take my own advice...

"Hey Maddie, do you want to come and help me and Ryan make some cookies?" Gabi asked hopefully.

"No thanks, I wouldn't want to intrude." Maddie took her iPod off my bed and put it back into her bag. She pulled out a big, thick, hard cover book with a glittery cover: Adopted For the Young: Hellos and Goodbyes. I arched my eyebrows and looked at the book oddly.

"That... seems interesting." I told her truthfully.

"Wish I could say the same," she replied sarcastically. "All they do is tell you what to do, and what not to do."

"So, that's why you're so quiet all of a sudden!" I said trying to make her smile. Too bad it didn't work. She frowned and flipped open the book to a marked page.

"You know I didn't mean to-"

"I know." She cut me off and flipped a page idly.

"Are you sure? Because I'm-" I tried to apologize, but she just wouldn't listen! She's just too stubborn!

"I know!" She slammed her book shut, irritably. I felt my heart beat speed up as I stood up and crossed my arms angrily.

"Will you stop cutting me off? I'm trying to apologize here!"

"Well you don't need to because there's nothing you have to apologize for!" Maddie threw her book to the side and stood up, a frown visible on her face.

"You know what? I don't need this!" She stalked out of my room and headed down the stairs haughtily. She looked just like me when she pushed passed Ryan and Gabriella. I quickly followed her downstairs, not wanting her to leave me alone. I wanted to spend more time with her, but she was being so difficult!

"Where are you going?" I asked her, pushing pass Gabi and Ryan again, oblivious to the fact that Maddie and I had just interrupted 'moment'.

"I don't know! And frankly, I don't care! As long as I'm away from you, I'm happy!" she yelled out to me, slamming the front door shut. Why is everyone only slamming doors today? I turned to face Ryan and Gabriella and shrugged my shoulders sheepishly. This is great. Way to go Sharpay! Maddie just came, and somehow you manage to make her hate you within 2 hours. Way to go... Ice Queen.

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Umm….. I hope you liked it! Go ahead and review! Because I'm pretty busy and I just might accidentally not be able to update. Or, I just might delete the story. I think it's getting a bit old….. Anywoos. I've got two, new stories coming out. All of which I'm co writing with my pals from school who are too lazy to post their own stories! I'm also going to have 2 oneshots coming out, one which is going to be cooed with WISH ON A STAR OX! So You guys better watch out for that! You know how much of an awesome writer she is!

Much luv!

Ash