Author's Note: As you may have guessed, I'm having Ryan and Haylie do "Your The Music In Me" because I'm not good at creating songs, even for a story. So, it's going to be something for HSM2. Enjoy, and the final chapter will be up!

Chapter Fifteen: Red Knight And Scarlet Woman

"The auditions are today! Aren't you excited?" Gabriella asked her as she and Haylie made their way to their last hour class.

Yes, Haylie was excited.

For the most part, that is.

Because she knew Sharpay would be watching her every move.

"Gabriella, I can't-" Haylie started to say, but Gabriella glanced at her.

"Haylie, don't say you can't do it, alright? You and Ryan have been working hard with Kelsi, and she told me so. You guys will win the parts for sure!" Gabriella explained.

"I know, but it's Sharpay. She hates me now more than ever because you and Troy are together, and now me and Ryan are doing the auditions..." Haylie trailed off.

Gabriella smiled.

"Haylie. You and I both know that you will win the parts for sure. So, don't be worried about it, okay? Best of all, we'll be cheering for you. We got your back." Gabriella replied as she and Haylie both took their seats.

When the final bell rang, Haylie made a mad dash to her locker, and thought about what Gabriella had said. After what happened these past few days, Haylie was certain she could count on Gabriella today.

She arrived at the auditorium, finding it very busy, getting ready for the auditions, pairs and singles.

Haylie spotted Kelsi muttering at the piano, and she smiled. This was Kelsi's first song where she sang with the pairs. She knew it was nerve wrecking for her, but Haylie knew she could do it.

"Kelsi!" she called, and Kelsi smiled.

"Hey, Haylie. Ready for your debut?" she asked.

"Ready as I'll be, Kels. But, are you?" she asked.

"Possibly. I can't get over the fact that I'm actually singing with you and Ryan...Sharpay would never let me do that!" Kelsi explained.

"Well, she's not Sharpay."

Haylie smiled as she saw Ryan climb up the stage steps, and smiled at the two girls.

Ryan was wearing a red shirt, black pants and shoes, and a red fedora to go along with his outfit. Haylie had it all planned out: she, Kelsi, and Ryan were all going to wear red for their performance.

Just as Haylie was about to open her mouth, Kelsi said, "Haylie, why don't you get ready while me and Ryan pratice?"

Haylie nodded, and went into one of the spare dressingrooms. She was surprised to see a red dress on a model, with a note attached to it.

Haylie,

I hope this dress comes in handy for when you sing with Ryan today. I know it did with Troy and me.

Good luck!

Gabriella

Haylie smiled as she stuck the note in her backpack, and had to ask Gabriella about the myterious red dress's charms. She wondered why Gabriella gave it to her in the first place, for when Gabriella knew perfectly well that Haylie had one of her own? But, knowing Gabriella, she knew she had a good reason for it.

Backstage, she found Ryan watching the singles auditions. Being playfully, she covered his eyes, and said, "Guess who!"

She felt Ryan smile as he replied, "Haylie?"

Haylie uncovered his eyes, and he turned around, smiling.

"Wow! You look great!" Ryan told her, and Haylie blushed.

"Thank you, Ryan. So do you." Haylie replied.

Ms. Darbus just got done with the singles, and she annouced, "Since there was only couple that signed up for the pairs auditions, I'd like you please point your attention to Ryan Evans, and Haylie Anderson."

Ryan took her hand as they went out on stage.

For some insane, odd reason, Haylie felt more nervous than she ever will be.