A/N:

Haha, while I was writing Chaper 7 of my fanfic, I realized I made a mistake! Ryan closed the piano, but when Sydney kissed him, his hand fell onto the piano and made a horrible noise. But he closed the piano! Haha, yeah. I hope nobody noticed that! Well too late, I pointed it out.

I'm sorry this chapter is kinda short. Ok, it's really short. But if this chapter were longer, this story would be 10 chapters long, and that's short.

Am I done talking yet? Here's Chapter 8.

Chapter 8 And The Winner Is...

Ryan stared at his reflection in the mirror. The last few days were a total blur. Everything was happening so fast. He took a breath and recalled the beginning of his amazing adventure.

"Don't be so nervous, you were great, Ryan."

Ryan had just performed his song at the Amateur Musicians Contest.

Ryan smiled at Sydney. She was so supportive. He looked forward and waited for the results. The host, Micheal Trevors, took the microphone and started his talk.

"We had many amazing performances. Now it's time to find the winner."

He took an envelope out of his pocket.

"The judges' votes were very close. But they narrowed it down to one person.

Ryan looked over at Sydney. Her fingers were crossed.

"The winner..."

Sydney held Ryan's hand.

"...of the Amateur Musicians Contest..."

Sydney squeezed his hand.

"...is..."

Ryan squeezed her hand tighter.

"Ryan Evans!"

Ryan jumped in the air. Sydney screamed and stood up. The audience clapped. Ryan turned and gave Sydney a hug.

"Thank you."

"Thank me later!"

He gave her a kiss on the lips and went to claim his prize.

"Ryan are you ready?"

Ryan turned around. Sydney was standing in the doorway of his dressing room.

"Yeah."

Ryan grabbed his hat and followed Sydney out the door.

Troy kept his eyes ahead. They we're already in Arizona. But not quite in Phoenix. He checked the time. It was midnight. He took a peek at Gabriella. She had fallen asleep.

"She's so pretty," he whispered.

"I heard that," she said, eyes still closed.

Gabriella put her head up and checked the time.

"Two more hours." she said.

"Yup."

"And what are we going to do when we get there?"

"I don't know. Check into a hotel?"

Troy yawned loudly. Gabriella watched him.

"Want me to drive?" she asked.

"I'm fine."

Gabriella shrugged. Then she noticed a coffee shop at the next exit.

"Wanna get some-"

"I said I'm fine, Gabriella!"

"Okay-ay," she said sing-songily.

There was a long pause.

"FINE!" Troy said.

They exited and parked in front of the coffee shop.

"Want some coffee, Troy?"

"Must you act like my mother?"

Gabriella shrugged. They got out of the car and switched seats. Gabriella started the car.

"Ready, Troy?"

She looked at him. He had fallen asleep.

Gabriella giggled silently to herself and went on to the freeway.

A/N: Again, I'm sorry it's short. Please review! I want at least 3 reviews. I won't update until I get 3. That's not a lot to ask for.