Author's Note: Here's chapter four! Chapter five's in the works. Enjoy!

Chapter Four: Sharpay's Plan

It came to her like a lighting bolt, so to speak.

And Ryan wasn't fond of the plan when she told him what it was.

It was early before school, and Sharpay and Ryan were in the auditorium, talking. Since noone bothered to look into the auditorium, Sharpay and Ryan went on talking as they pleased. Or, rather, just Sharpay.

And on this particular day, however, Sharpay had an idea.

"What if we told Gabriella that Haylie secretly likes Troy? We all know girls love him." Sharpay explained.

Ryan frowned.

He seen Haylie and Gabriella during school hours.

He knew they were the best of friends, and telling Gabriella that Haylie likes Troy...well, that wouldn't go so well.

"Sharpay, isn't that abit harsh?" he asked.

Ryan knew he went too far when Sharpay gave him one of her mountain lion looks.

"Ryan, this is a perfect plan. You have to admit that. Gabriella wouldn't think twice of auditioning, and neither would Haylie. Troy and Gabriella will break up, and I can finally have him."

On some days, Ryan felt he barely knew his sister, or even if they were related. But, they were, and Ryan had to go along with his sister's plan, wether he like it or not. Her last plan didn't go as well, neither. He wondered if this would be her new found victory?

Sharpay contuined, with a smile appearing on her face.

"You could tell Gabriella, privately, of course. Without Haylie or Troy around. Tell her that you heard from me that Haylie likes him. As a crush."

Ryan could almost picture the scene perfectly: jealousy, tears, break-ups, drama...

Ryan shook his head.

Just what this school needed again: Drama.

"You don't turn your back on me, will you Ryan? Because I'm counting on you to do this for me. You know how long I've been waiting for my chance with Troy."

Oh, yes. Since kingergarten.

Or was it preschool?

Ryan could hardly remember, but he nodded anyways.

"Sure. I won't turn my back on you, Shar."

Sharpay smiled.

"Good. I want you to do it quickly as possible. I want to see how far it goes."

Just how far?

To start a catfight?

Ryan again nodded, and walked off the stage, and opened the door to the quiet hallways of East high. Just as he was about to begin his assignment to search for Gabriella, he didn't have to look very far for her.

"Ow!"

Ryan bumped into someone, and he realized he bumped into the person he was looking for: Gabriella.

"I'm sorry." he suddenly prompted, holding out a hand.

Gabriella nodded, and took hold of his hand.

"Thanks, Ryan. Why are you here so early?" she asked with a smile.

Then, Ryan felt angry at Sharpay.

Telling someone like Gabriella that one of her friends "secretly" likes her boyfriend was a big mistake in his book...

But, he had to do it.

So Sharpay could be happy.

And get what she wanted.

"Um...just being with Sharpay." Ryan explained.

Gabriella nodded.

"That's cool." she replied.

Ryan felt his hands grow sweaty, and he nervously wiped them on his pants.

Gabriella looked at him worriedly.

"Ryan, is something the matter?" she asked.

Oh, yeah.

"Well, I heard from Sharpay that Haylie likes Troy." Ryan told her.

Gabriella looked at him, and laughed.

"Of course she does! Troy's her friend!" she replied.

"No...no. As a crush." Ryan explained.

Boy, did he ever felt bad just saying that.

Then, Gabriella's face fell.

"How come she never said it to my face?" she asked him.

"Maybe she didn't want to see you get hurt?" Ryan asked, gently.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Sharpay smirking.

Gabriella shook her head, and Ryan realized she was about to cry.

"I'm sorry, Ryan...excuse me."

Gabriella pushed him out of the way, and Sharpay came up to join him.

"Good work, Ryan." she replied, with a smile on her face.

Then how come he wasn't happy about the whole thing?