A/N: Ack! It's almost over! I can't believe it! But I promise I'll write more stories, but I can't really think of any plots right now...oh well, maybe when this story is finished...

Oh, and Ryella Fever, I'm not trying to make Troy funny. I didn't realize he was funny until I read your review. Then I reread the chapters with Troy and actually laughed. Thanks for your kind words. And, um, unfortunately, Ryan is still kinda with Sydney, but she's not permenant with him.

To everyone else who reviewed, to name a few...JennySaysHa, crushie, sharpayicequeen, charmed4eva112, musicfreak1107, thanks for reading. If I didn't mention your name, don't feel bad. I appreciate every single one of these reviews I get.

I talk to much...anyway, chapter 21!

Chapter 21 Before You Leave

Gabriella and Sydney headed for the stage door.

"Okay, what makes you think that Sharpay is there?" Gabriella asked.

"Where else could she be?" Sydney questioned.

Gabriella shrugged, "Okay, so where's Troy?"

"Over here!"

Sydney and Gabriella turned around. Troy was running at light speed toward them.

"Gabby! Person I don't know! Where's Sharpay?"

Sydney smiled at Troy. Whoa...who's he? Sydney yelled at him, "The names Sydney! And Sharpay is probably on stage."

Troy stopped in front of them, "Sydney!" He hugged her. Sydney smiled, Yes, yes, this is nice...wait! I can't do this! I love Ryan!...

Gabriella pried him off. "Okay! That's enough."

Sydney sighed, Well, Ryan's better than him anyway...

Troy laughed, "Chill, Gabby. I'm still your boyfriend."

Boyfriend? Whew, that's a relief... she nodded, "Yeah..."

Troy laughed, "Sorry, Sydney was the one who got me out of that prison..."

Sydney winked at Gabriella and mouthed, "He's hot! Good choice." Gabriella giggled and smiled at Troy who had no idea what was going on.

"Okay enough talking! We gotta get to Sharpay!" Sydney cried. They headed down the hall.

Sharpay backed up from the curtain. Ryan was on the stage. This could be her last chance. Last chance to see her brother again. She took a breath and stepped through the curtain.

Everything became silent. All eyes were on her.

Ryan stared at her. She waved shyly. Ryan waved back.

Ryan put the microphone near his mouth and said, "Uh, everybody, please listen to the musical stylings of, my pianist!"

The pianist started playing and Ryan dragged his sister behind the curtain.

"What are you doing?!" he screamed at her. "Out of all the times you could've came, you come now?! And during my first concert? What were you thinking Sharpay? And how did you get here? It's not safe! You could've gotten hurt, or..."

Sharpay stuttered, "Uh-uh, Ryan, I..."

He interrupted, "And does Mom know? And if she does, why did she let you go? She's not stupid. You came here without telling didn't you? Shar! If you wanted to do that, you should've came with me!"

She cried and hugged him. Ryan, surprised by her reaction, held her lightly. Sharpay cried into his shirt.

"I'm sorry, Ryan. I couldn't stand not seeing you again."

Ryan found tears coming in his eyes.

"I missed you, Ryan."

"Shar..."

"Ryan I'm sorry. I'm sorry I broke my promise. I'm sorry I thought you'd never make it alone. I'm sorry I ever doubted you. I'm sorry that I'm such a horrible sister."

"Shar..."

"Ryan, I love you so much. You are best friend, and my wonderful brother," she sniffled.

Ryan let her go, "Shar, you didn't have to come all the way over here to say that to me."

"Yes I did."

"Shar, I-"

"You don't have to say anything, Ryan. I have to go home now. Find Troy and Gabriella..."

"They came too?"

Sharpay nodded and wiped a tear from her eye, "I put them into so much trouble for bringing me here. I'm sorry Ry, for...for coming here. I should've never came. I should've stayed put at home. I bet your life is a lot better without me."

She started to go back down the hall, but Ryan pulled her back.

"Shar. Listen, I'm...I'm glad you came."

"You are? But why'd you yell at me?"

"Cause, I...I don't know. I was afraid that maybe you got hurt coming here."

"You...really? Why?"

"Cause I really care about you. And I missed you. My life is complete with you."

"Really?"

"Yes. Sharpay, you are an amazing sister. I wouldn't trade you for anything."

Sharpay smiled and cried, "Ryan, I love you so much."

"Me too."

He took her and hugged her.

"Okay that's enough love." Sharpay said and let go of her brother. "I guess...I guess I'll see you later, Ryan."

"Yeah, later."

Sharpay started down the hall.

"Sharpay, wait!"

She turned around.

"Before you leave," Ryan said, and started to open the curtain, "I'd like to give you one more thing..."

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