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I sat at my desk, checking my MySpace and listening to music. Eight grade promotion had come and gone and summer was finally here. I had expected a summer of just plain fun. Hanging out with Troy, Gabi and Ryan. Going to amusement parks, hanging out in my backyard pool, sleepovers with Gabi, Troy teaching me how to ride a skateboard. It's been almost a month over summer break and none of those things have happened. Not once. The only fun I had with Troy and Gabi was the lunch right after promotion. Two days later Troy went to Hawaii with his family for three weeks. And Gabi and her mom went too since their families were close to each other. I feel a little pissed off everytime I think of Gabi's gloating face. How she somewhat taunted me about her leaving with Troy and me not being there.
"Oh don't worry Pay, we won't have too much fun. We'll get you a gift." And with that she had hung up on me. But a good thing had happened over the summer, I had gotten closer to Kelsi. I felt bad because she had been the first person to talk to me and try to be my friend when I first moved to Albuquerque, and then I ditched her for Troy and Gabi. We met at the drama orientation. I didn't care what Gabi said of it, I still wanted to audition for it. Kelsi being the amazing, talented composer she is, was there to sign up too. And ever since then we've been hanging out and talking again. I heard my phone ring. I looked at the screen and smiled as I saw the name Zeke flash across the screen.
"Aye Bakerboy! Calling to ask me what type of cookie I want next?" I laughed. Zeke and I had gotten closer over the summer, since I took a cooking class out of sheer boredom. And I met Zeke there, he was really sweet once I got to know him. He also made me really yummy cookies or pastries whenever I asked him to. I heard Zeke let out a nervous laugh.
"Uhm actually no Sharpay, I uh wanted to know if you know, uhm, wanttogooutwithmetomorow." I tried figuring out what he said in my head. "Are you asking me out Zeke?" I asked.
He started stammering. "Uhm only if you want to! Because if you don't then I totally get it! I wouldn't-" I cut him off short and laughed. "Chill Zeke. Yes! I would love to go out with you this Friday." There was silience.
"Are you serious?" he asked. I laughed. "Of course I'm serious, unless you don't want to go out anymore then-"
"No! I mean yes! Yes I want you to go out with me this Friday!" We both laughed. "Alright, well I'll pick you up at 4 tomorow and we can go see a movie."
"Sounds good, bye Zeke," I replied.
Sure Zeke wasn't Troy, but he was really sweet and I had nothing to lose. Zeke's phonecall left me in an amazing mood. I started singing along to "Walking On Sunshine" by Aly & Aj when someone burst into my room and gulfed me up in a huge hug.
"What the-" I looked around startled. The "mystery person" let go of the tight hug and looked at me and smiled. It was Gabriella! I looked behind her and noticed Troy standing there laughing. "Oh my god! You guys!" I then tackled Gabriella and hugged her with the same enthusiasm. "What are you guys doing home so early? I thought you guys weren't coming back until this Saturday, as far as I know, it's only Thursday."
"Well surprise! Me and Troy got home earlier than planned! We missed you!" she said. I looked at her skeptically. From what Troy has told me, it took at least an hour to pry Gabi from the beach. "Okay, okay. We also came home because I finally convinced Troy to tryout for the basketball team, and the summer camp training orientation is tomorow."
"Aha, I knew there was a catch. Well whatever the reason, I'm glad you guys are back!" I walked over to Troy and gave him a hug. "I missed you Pay," he whispered into my ear. I was about to let go, but Troy held on to the hug for a long time. We heard Gabriella clear her throat and let go of each other. I gave him a smile as we broke apart.
"Anyways, are you going to tryout for the cheerleading team with me Sharpay?" Gabi asked. I hesistated. "Do not tell me you aren't trying out and choosed drama over cheerleading!" She took my silence as a yes. "Are you crazy? That's like social suicide!"
I got a little defensive. "I don't care if it is! I like and want to do it! You're my friend, you're supposed to support me!" She looked at me in disbelief. "Well I am being a good friend! I'm stopping you from making a horrible mistake!"
I was about to argue back when Ryan stepped into the room. "Sharpay! Gabi! Troy! Is that you guys?" Ryan yelled from the stairs. "What do you want?!" Gabi and I yelled at the same time, looking really irritated.
Ryan walked up the stairs and into my room. "Dude! You guys are back!" He smiled at Troy and Gabriella. I gave him an annoyed look. "What do you want Ryan?"
"Yeesh, no need for the bitchy attitude. Mom wants to talk to both of us downstairs," he replied. I looked at Gabi and Troy. "I'll be right back." And then followed Ryan downstairs.
End of POV
(Troy POV)
There was an awkward silience after Sharpay and Ryan left. I decided to speak up. "I don't know why you have to be such a bitch about Sharpay trying out for drama. If she likes it then let her, you're being a bad friend Gabi."
She gave me such a piercing look that I immediately regretted saying anything at all. "I'm being a bad friend?! What the fuck Troy? I'm helping her from becoming a drama nerd! This isn't like High School Musical, where all the cliques blend together! (Aha ironic part. You can laugh now. *2 minutes pass* Alright now get over it, back to the story haha.) I can't believe you! The moment we get back here you instantly choose Sharpay's side over mine!
"I didn't choose hers over yours Gabi. I just voiced my opinions," I replied.
"Yes you did! You defend her over me, even when I was fucking right! Why Troy? We've been friends way before that whore came into our lives! I thought we finally got closer again when we were in Hawaii. And I thought-" she faltered but continued. "I thought you finally started liking me."
I stood there stunned. I mean sure, maybe I did consider her as more than a sister over the past 3 weeks, and formed a little crush on her. But the moment I saw Sharpay's smiling face, I was uncertain of my emotions again. "Gabi, I'm sorry if I led you on in Hawaii. We were really tired, and when you kissed me I just went along with it. But I thought I cleared it up afterwards, I don't want to ruin our friendship."
"I don't want any of the bullshit Troy. Just answer me, who do you like more? Me or Sharpay?" she asked with a dead serious look on her face.
"You know I can't answer that. Why can't we go back to the way things were? The three musketeers, including Ryan," I let out a awkward laugh. Gabriella didn't laugh or look amused.
"You know whether you answer or not, nothing will ever be the same Bolton. We can't go on like this," she said using an icy tone I wasn't used to.
I stood there in silience. I was geniunely confused and wasn't sure yet, but at the back of my head, a little voice was telling me that I liked Sharpay more. Gabi started walking towards to the door. She hesistated. "You can't keep playing this game Troy. You have to choose between me and Sharpay one way or another. At the end, not only will you not be able to choose one or the other, you'll lose both of us entirely." With that she left. I collapsed on Sharpay's bed utterly confused. I sat there in deep thought for about 10 minutes and decided to leave. I walked to the hallway and saw Sharpay walking towards me with a mixture of emotions on her face.
"What's wrong Pay?" I asked. She gave me a strained smile. "Oh nothing, my mom is just being retarded, that's all." I gave her a sympathetic look. "Well I'm not feeling too well, can you leave Troy? We'll hangout tomorow or something."
I nodded. "I was just about to leave anyways. My mom called and said I have to go home and unpack my suitcase and stuff. I'll see you tomorow Sharpay." I gave her a hug and left. I noticed her body stiffen at my touch. That was odd, I thought to myself as I left.
End of POV
Sharpay closes her door with an emotionless face. She locks the door, and then walks over to her bed and lays down and pulls the blanket over her head. She wasn't distraught because of her mother, like she had told Troy. Her mask cracked and she started sobbing. She tried to quiet them and calm down but she couldn't. She had been upset because she had heard every single word that Gabriella and Troy said. She felt so many emotions she couldn't tell one from another. She felt betrayed by Gabriella, confused because of Troy, but overall betayed and hurt by both of them.
(Sharpay POV)
How could they have done that to me? I thought that to myself. How could they have had a little fling in Hawaii? Especially since Gabi and I had promised that this type of shit wouldn't happpen. I couldn't stop the tears from flowing. I knew deep down inside that nothing would ever be the same, no matter what choice was made by Troy. I was so confused and tired. I felt a wave of nausea and an empty feeling in my stomache. I curled up into a ball and stopped crying. I was so tired. So tired of all this drama, this hate, the betrayal. I closed myself from it all. I'll deal with drama and reality tomorow, it won't go anywhere, I thought to myself as I closed my eyes and darkness welcomed me.
So what you think? I wrote more than I planned but you guys deserve it because I haven't updated for two days. And my plan to begin with was like a chapter a day, but I've been so busy. Anyways please review! Any ideas or suggestions are always welcomed(: