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A/N: Alright it's another week and that means another update. First off I'd like to thank my reviewers from last week; CuteANDSexxxy17, baby2ludaris, chaylorlover101, AyaneC, chaylorfan, Sciencefreak2007, kuropie, Favor1234, Phelycia, LunaSolTierra, CHAYLORISAWESOME312, Angel, and Elli Mac08. Well I wonder how much you're going to hate Chad by the end of the chapter, just a thought. Well I hope you all enjoy this chapter and please Review.
Baby S
Chapter Twelve
The shrill ringing of her cell phone pulled Taylor out of her peaceful slumber. Rolling over she reached out patting the top of her nightstand searching blindly for her cell phone. After a few moments she finally grabbed it and flipped it opened. "Hello?" she whispered out groggily while wondering who could be calling her at seven o'clock in the morning on a Saturday.
"Taylor…thank god you picked up." Sensing the sadness in his voice immediately caused Taylor to sit up with concern.
"Troy, baby what's wrong you don't sound too good." She whispered as she listened to him sigh over the line.
"I'm not feeling very good at the moment either." He admitted.
"Troy what's wrong?" There was a long pause on the other end of the phone before Troy spoke up.
"They're trying to suspend me for what happened last night. They're trying to suspend me for the whole season…my whole senior season." He stated bitterly, Taylor gasped and covered her mouth with her hand.
"Who's trying to do this?"
"Chad and his father…apparently Mr. Danforth is a member of the regional sports disciplinary board, and they are trying to suspend me. There's an emergency hearing where the case will be presented."
"Can I go with you?"
"I don't know if that is a good idea. I know Chad will be there and if you're there he'll probably try to provoke me into doing something I shouldn't do, cause the way I'm feeling right now all that fool has to do is sneeze the wrong way and I'll be beating him up." He muttered.
"But I can help…if I come I can tell the people hearing your case, how Chad's been provoking you, and harassing me. They have to listen, and I'm sure once they know all the facts they won't suspend you for the whole season."
"Yeah, but with Danforth's dad gunnin' for me I'm not to sure that will work." He replied sadly. "I guess I messed up this time."
"No…no Troy you didn't mess up. Chad is not going to get away with this. He needs to learn how to leave people alone. Now I'm coming with you…I have to say something in your defense after all if I hadn't been there I'm sure that this would have never happened." She admitted, Troy frowned at her words. He could hear the guilt dripping off of them. Shaking his head he spoke up.
"This isn't your fault…you don't know what Chad would have done if you hadn't been there. You don't control someone like that, he's a fool and you shouldn't have to worry about fools like him ever. Don't blame yourself for this…alright, Taylor. Cause frankly I won't allow it."
"Alright fine…I won't blame myself, but please you have to let me come with you." She waited for a moment; she knew Troy was thinking it over. After a few tense moments she heard him mutter out.
"Fine…I'll come by and pick you up at twelve."
"I'll be ready…oh and Troy?"
"Yeah?"
"I love you."
"I love you too." Taylor closed her phone and sighed as she laid back on her bed, while slowly sorting through all the thoughts that were currently going through her mind. She didn't know what she had ever seen in Chad. He was such an egotistical narcissistic bastard. And she would be damned before she let him bring someone as good as Troy down without a fight.
At eleven-fifty, Taylor was downstairs waiting on Troy to come and get her. As she was putting away some of the dishes from that morning she heard the doorbell ring. Wiping her hands on a paper towel she hurried to the door and opened it. Taylor stood there looking just about as nervous as she imagined he would be. Opening her arms, she hugged him tightly as he fell into her embrace. After a few moments, Troy released and sighed. "Come on we better get going, we shouldn't be late."
"Am I the only one that's going with you?" she asked as he grabbed her hand and pulled her outside. He paused and waited as she locked the doors and then led her over to his family's car. Opening the backseat passenger side for her he helped her in and then rushed around to his side. Getting into the car he answered her question.
"No the entire team is going to be there to lend me some support…," he trailed off as some of the many scenarios that had been plaguing him since he found out about the hearing came to mind. Taylor sensing his distress reached over and grabbed his hand.
"Everything is going to be okay."
"I hope so…oh Taylor um allow me to introduce my parents. Mom…Dad this is Taylor." He replied. Taylor reached out and shook both of their hands and sighed.
"I wish we could have met under better circumstances."
"As do I." Jack replied as he looked back at her. "But hey what are you going to do…that's life." He replied as he pulled out of her driveway. "However I know that this is going to turn out alright."
"Yeah sure dad…with Chad there and his father both of them gunnin' for me. I'm sure everything is going to turn out alright."
"Son, it may seem bad at first and the people in the wrong may look like their winning but in the end…"
"Yeah, yeah I know the karma comes back on them." Troy recited as he looked over at Taylor who was sitting silently beside him.
"I'm sure this will work out son…you gotta believe it, don't go putting out all those bad vibes…just believe that everything will be alright and it will happen." Troy just nodded his head and leaned his head back trying his best to remain strong for Taylor. He didn't want her to see him break down.
Chad paced up and down the hallway with his hands behind his back. His father watched him for a few moments before speaking. "Son, will you please calm down?"
"Why is he coming to the hearing?" Gerald Danforth sighed and watched him for a few moments before speaking.
"Because it's his right…he has the right to come to the hearing, after all we are trying to suspend him for the entire season." Chad stopped and looked at his father for a moment before saying.
"Trying?" he shook his head in disbelief before replying. "I thought you said you were suspending him. Gerald shook his head and just frowned. "Dad, that punk hit me and Landon for no reason. Just came at us like a raving lunatic."
"Are you sure this has nothing to do with Taylor dumping you for him." Chad paused and looked his father for a brief moment.
"I love Taylor dad…of course I don't want to see her with some dirt punk like Bolton but come on…I'm a man, if she wants to be with him…then she can be with him. But when he messes up I'll be there for her just like I've been there for her all these years." He stated softly, even adding a tear to his statement to make it seem more true to his father. Gerald looked at his son and just shook his head.
"I don't know how she could have left you for him, son. I'm so sorry you had to go through something like that, it's not a good feeling believe me I know." He replied as he walked over to his son and pulled him into a tight hug.
"Thanks dad for being so understanding." Chad whispered, as he purposely paused as if he was choking up. "I really cared about her, and for her to treat me the way she did…"
"Don't worry son. It'll be okay." Gerald replied as he hugged his son tightly. Just as the doors to the hallway opened up, they both pulled apart as the entire West High basketball team entered. However Chad's glaze immediately went to Taylor who was walking next to Troy. He narrowed his eyes at the sight and sighed.
"I can't take seeing her with him…I'm going to go ahead and go inside." Gerald watched as his son walked away and then turned to the group.
"Why is your entire team here…this entire case only has to deal with Troy, they aren't needed." He snapped motioning to the team and then his glaze landed on Taylor. "And you…you broke my son's heart how dare you-."
"You better watch yourself, Danforth." Jack said quickly.
"Look can we just go into the hearing," Troy asked nervously, he looked down as Taylor squeezed his hand offering him as much support as she could. "So how about you show us where this hearing is and let's get this over with." Gerald sent Troy a look but slowly nodded his head.
"Very well, if you all would please follow me." He said turning on his heel and walking a short distance down the hall and then opening the door. He walked and headed towards his seat as everyone else followed him. Troy glanced around the room, and wondered if all hearings were like this. The room, looked basically like a court room, making his way down front he studied each and every face of the four men who held his basketball season in their hands. As soon as Mr. Danforth sat down the oldest of the men stood up.
"Mr. Bolton, could you please have a seat so that we can start the preceding." Troy looked up at him and slowly nodded his head.
"Yes sir." He said softly as he pulled out a chair from the table that was currently facing them and sat down, while Taylor, his parents and his teammates sat down behind him.
"It was brought to our attention that last night during an exhibition game that you after winning the game struck both Chad Danforth and Landon King two rivaling players from East High." He said flipping through some papers before lifting his head and looking at Troy over the top rim of his glasses. "Is that true or do you deny it?"
"I," Troy paused and glanced back at his parents who sent him a small comforting smile, and then the looked at Troy who discreetly blew him a kiss. Turning back around he cleared his throat. "I…er…yes I did but-."
"That is all me need to hear, this board has already-."
"Wait!" Everyone one in the room, stopped what they were doing and turned to look at Taylor who had jumped out of her seat. The elderly man looked at Taylor closely before frowned and saying.
"And just what are we waiting for young lady."
"You haven't heard Troy's side of the story. Doesn't he have the right to tell you his side of things, or is this board completely bias because Mr. Danforth's father is on the board." She exclaimed as she looked at them. Gerald Danforth rolled his eyes and shook his head.
"Is this some type of a joke, he assault my son and my son's fellow teammate? They weren't doing anything but scouting the game and-."
"That's not true." Taylor exclaimed.
"Bill you aren't seriously going to entertain-." Gerald was cut off by older man holding up his hand dismissively.
"Young lady, are you telling me that there was a reason for Mr. Bolton to assault Mr. Danforth and Mr. King." He asked, when Taylor nodded her head, he leaned back in his chair and motioned for her to step forward. "Then by all means, please tell us why Mr. Bolton did what he did."
"Well it's quite simply, after the game Troy and the rest of his teammates went into the locker room to change. I was there and I was hanging around with some friends while waiting on Troy to get finished so we could leave. While I was waiting, Chad Danforth came over with Landon King and started to harass me, and when my friends saw that it was getting serious they went and got Troy, and when he came out. He told Chad to leave, but he didn't and he continued to harass me until Troy hit him."
"When you say harass what do you mean?"
"He called me every name you can possible think of…he was cruel, and I do not wish to repeat those names." The man nodded his head.
"I see, well gentlemen it seems as if Mr. Danforth went to the game last night to seek out a confrontation with Mr. Bolton."
"Now wait a minute my son-."
"Quiet, Mr. Danforth." He snapped as he looked over at the man. Glancing at Taylor and then over at Troy he cleared his throat. "In light of this new information, I will drop the suspend from the entire season down to just three games…and the same suspend will be applied to Mr. Danforth and Mr. King. This hearing is adjourned." He yelled out as he tried to drown out the angry protests of both Danforth men. "This decision isn't up for discussion…I hope in the future Mr. Bolton that you've learned from your mistakes. Fighting isn't the answer" Troy who had a small smile on his face just nodded his head.
"Yes sir I have."
"That's good to know…good day everyone." He said getting up with the other two guys they exited the room quietly with Chad's father following behind them fussing the entire way. Troy walked over to Taylor and wrapped his arms around her and pulled her to him.
"You were absolutely amazing." He exclaimed beaming with pride as he bent and kissed her cheek. "Thank god you were here or that would have been open and shut."
"I was not going to let them take away your basketball season, especially after all the things that Chad has done."
"Thanks baby." He murmured as he bent and kissed her cheek, before pulling her into a hug, he looked over her shoulder at Chad who was walking over towards them with a deep frown on his face. Troy abruptly ended the hug between himself and Taylor and pushed her behind him. "What do you want Danforth?"
"I want to…can I talk to Taylor in private." Troy shook his head.
"Do you think I'm stupid?" Chad glared at him and then looked over his shoulder at Taylor.
"You know this isn't going to go over well at school."
"You do anything to me and I'll report you, and then you'll be suspended for the entire year. There won't be a sports ball around that you can pick up." Chad gave her a small smile and nodded his head.
"Alright if that's how you want to play it…fine we'll see." He said as he looked at her, before walking away. As soon as he was out of ear shot Troy turned to look at her and quickly said.
"If he bothers you…I want you to tell me." He said firmly as he reached down and grabbed her hands. "Just tell me and I'll handle it."
"I'll tell you as long as you promise me you won't go after him yourself." Troy smiled down at her and nodded his head.
"I promise." He said curving his arms around her waist as they followed his parents and teammates out of the courtroom. "I'm just trying to figure out how I'm going to make it until my suspension is over."
"Oh I'm sure I can think of some ways." Troy looked down and smiled at her as he said.
"I love the way you think."
2 weeks later…
Troy and Taylor were lounging around in Taylor's living room just relaxing from their tiring week. Troy laid with his head on Taylor's lap while unconsciously playing with her fingers. While Taylor just brushed her hand through his hair. "How was today?" Troy asked softly, it was killing him inside to know that while Taylor was at East High she was constantly getting taunted and harass especially after her testimony got both Chad and Landon suspended. Taylor shrugged her shoulders and sighed.
"The same as always." She mumbled. Troy just shook his head and rubbed the bottom of his chin with his free hand.
"You know I just don't get it sometimes, those people were supposed to be your friends, but since you decided to be with me they hate you. I just don't understand it." Taylor paused in her movements at his words and then slowly shook her head.
"Sometimes people are just misguided…look I knew what to except when I got with you. I knew what was going to happen and I'm fine Chad and all his little followers can say what they want it won't change the way I feel about you." Pulling her hand down to his lips Troy placed a soft kiss on the back of her palm.
"I love that about you…you don't conform to what others believe you should be. You're your own person and I really respect that about you." Taylor smiled down at him and then leaned down placing a quick kiss on his lips, she moved away quickly before Troy could deepen the kiss and giggled as she saw the look on his face.
"What?"
"I can't believe you're just going to tease me like that…you're going to give me a sip but won't let me take a drink." He said with a mock look of horror on his face. "Oh come on baby, I've been suffering for two weeks now, I haven't played basketball with my team in two weeks. I need all the nourishment I can get."
"You're going to play tonight."
"And your point is? I haven't touched a ball yet and in order for me to keep going I need your sweet…," he trailed off as he lifted a hand and slowly brushed his thumb against her lips. "Sweet nourishment."
"Oh you really are too much." She mumbled as she leaned back down and kissed him allowing him to pull her close so that they could deepen the kiss. After a few moments he let her go. After a few more moments, a serious expression crossed his face pushing himself up he moved to sit next to her on the sofa. Taylor watched this in surprise. "What is it?"
"I was just thinking…you know we are playing at your school…I guess I was wondering where you were going to sit." He mumbled as he looked at her for a brief moment and sighed. "I don't want you have problems tonight, I mean I'll be worried about you and-."
"Shh! Sharpay and I will be fine. I mean people are going to talk you can't change that, but I'm pretty sure that's all they're going to do."
"You seem so sure." He replied with a sigh.
"Look the authorities are going to be there tonight, just like they have been forever. They know about the hostile attitudes and they won't let anything happen tonight I'm sure of it." Troy wrapped an arm around her shoulder and pulled her close.
"I hope you're right, but I want you to be careful okay…I know the authorities are there but that still doesn't ease my mind. I want you to watch out for Chad and if he comes at you, you go and find someone immediately."
"Okay okay," she replied with a sigh. Turning in his arms she looked at him and whispered. "And I want you to be careful too, don't let him get to you and if he comes at you, you go and find someone." Troy smiled at her and nodded his head.
"I will I promise…besides your probably right nothing is going to happen."
Landon watched his friend and team captain paced the quiet locker room. Running a hand over his face he spoke up cautiously. "Don't worry man this game is in the bag, I promise." He said with a smiled. Chad looked over at him and then nodded his head.
"Oh it better be…I'm not going to let Troy get a one up over me again." Landon watched him for a moment before saying.
"Again?"
"He took Taylor…now I know I didn't really like her, in fact I used her but she was mine, and then he comes along and turns her head and now she's with him."
"Like I said before she's lucky she had you for a boyfriend instead of me…because I know for a fact that wouldn't fly, however I would have never wasted my time on an ugly ass nerd like her in the first place." He said with a chuckle.
"She's alright…I mean she has to be good on the eyes if I'm kissing her all out in public like I used too, but that's beside the point. She was my front; my parents don't need to know I'm out messing around. She was the perfect front for that."
"So what are you going to do?"
"I don't know but I'm going to get her back…because and I know this sounds cliché but if I can't have her, I'll be damned if Troy Bolton does." Landon nodded his head and stood up and reached and placed a hand on Chad's shoulder.
"Man, let me handle this for you…you don't need to get your hands dirty with this let me handle it." Chad raised an eyebrow at him before saying.
"And what exactly are you going to do?"
"Don't worry about it, man…just let me handle everything." Chad eyed him for a few brief moments before nodding his head.
"Alright then, handle it." Landon smiled and patted him on the back.
"You won't regret this man."
"I hope not." Chad said as they exited the locker room, as they made their way towards the court, Zeke who had been talking to a teammate noticed them and walked over. Chad immediately smiled and held out his fist for Zeke to pound, but Zeke ignored the gestured and looked pointedly at them both.
"Don't do anything stupid tonight." He said sharply. "Just play the damn game and let the chips fall where they may." Chad narrowed his eyes at Zeke and shook his head.
"I should have known you hanging around Sharpay; you'd eventually turn on me."
"Keep my girlfriend out of this…this has nothing to do with her. I am sick and tired of this damn East and West bullshit, yes I took apart in it earlier this year, but I'm changing and growing up and I suggest you do the same. I don't want to see anything but you and Landon playing basketball."
"You know last time I checked I was captain of this team."
"Unfortunately yes you are…but as of late, you have failed to take on the leadership roll that this team needs…just play basketball Chad." Zeke mumbled as he stalked away. Chad watched him and then looked at Landon.
"Oh you better have something planned." He snapped before he walked away, Landon just watched him go and then looked across the court at Troy Bolton who was currently talking to none other than Taylor McKessie.
"Oh come on baby…I know Kerry and Whitney want you to sit with them." Troy said as he grabbed her hand. "Besides I'd feel better if you were sitting on our side."
"Troy…I'm not trying to start any problems at this basketball game, I'll be fine sitting on the east high side of the gym I promise."
"But you don't have anyone there to protect you." He replied as he searched his mind for one good reason for her to sit with his friends. They both looked up as Sharpay walked over; she quickly latched herself onto Taylor's arm and looked at Troy.
"She'll be fine with me; I promise nothing will happen to her." Troy eyed her for a brief moment before nodding his head.
"Alright then…I guess I can trust you." He said with a laugh, as Sharpay gasped and reached out to smack his shoulder.
"You are so not funny, Troy…Taylor say good bye to lover boy and come on." She said as she released Taylor's arm as she could give Troy a hug and a kiss. Walking over to him, Taylor wrapped her arms around him and gave him a kiss and then smiled.
"Good luck baby…I'll be cheering for you."
"Thanks baby, see you after the game." He then turned and jogged back over to his team that was still currently going through warm-ups. As Taylor and Sharpay made their way to the stands they started to talk.
"So you and Troy are doing good right?"
"We're doing better than good. Shar, I don't think I've ever felt this way before in my life. I really love him and I would do anything for him." Sharpay just smiled as they made their way up the bleachers while ignoring the hostile stares and glares from their fellow classmates.
"That sounds like love sweetie, and believe I know because I feel the exact same way with Zeke, and I'm happy that you can finally have a good relationship. With a man that cares about you."
"Thanks…it seems like you're the only one that wants me to be happy."
"Zeke does too…he's really tired of all this we have to hate people from West High, just because they're from West high."
"Well that's good I'll glad he's changing." Taylor said as the buzzer sounded signaling the start of the game. As the teams were rushing out, she heard some people behind her call her name. Without thinking about it she turned and looked at them. "What?"
"Why the hell are you sitting on our side, McKessie? We all know you're screwing Bolton, why don't you go over to their side we don't want you here." One called out angrily. Taylor turned back around quickly and sighed, Sharpay glanced over her shoulder sending the people who had talked about her friend a glare and then leaned over and whispered to Taylor.
"Don't let these people get to you."
"I'm trying, but you know words do hurt." She whispered back.
"I know but I'm here…and so is Troy. Don't let them get to you because you're happy." Sharpay replied, as she looked over Taylor who slowly took a deep breath and focus on the game.
"You're right I'm not going to let them get to me."
"Good, now let's enjoy the game girl."
It was around the third quarter and East High was down by ten points, as the game drew on the jeers from the crowd surrounding Taylor got worst and worst. Sharpay could feel the tension coming off Taylor's body; however Sharpay had to respect her friend for ignoring the harsh words being tossed at her so carelessly by people who had once claimed to be her friends. They sat there for a few more minutes until Taylor abruptly stood up catching Sharpay off guard. "Tay?"
"I'm going to go and sit with the West high students; at least I know they won't be disrespecting me." She replied as she moved down the stand and onto the floor. Sharpay watched her for a few moments and then quickly followed after her. She caught up with her and together they headed over to the other side of the gym. The West high students saw them coming and started cheering as they made their way over. Taylor saw Kerry and Whitney waving her over, and she smiled and then looked at Sharpay.
"You are just going to love these guys."
Landon and Chad were on the bench taking a much needed break, when one of Chad's friends from the football came behind the bench and nudged him. Turning around he looked at the guy and frowned. "I'm in the middle of a game what in the hell man."
"Just thought you might want to know that Taylor and Zeke's girl are over there sitting with those West high kids." He said pointing across the court. Chad's eyes narrowed as he saw her with the same group of people he had seen her sitting with two weeks before that big fight with Troy had happened. Clenching his fists he watched as she laughed at something one of the guys said while shaking her head.
"Thanks man…I feel much better now." He growled out, as the guy went back to his seat. Chad glanced at Landon who was also taking in the scene quietly. Landon didn't even look over at him as he said.
"That's just plain disrespect…that she did that at our school in front of everyone." Chad barely nodded his head as he continued to watch her before the group on the court ran by, his eyes were immediately drawn to Troy who was currently taking a three pointer, leaning forward his eyes shifted between Troy and Taylor. With a deep groan he rubbed his hands over his face. Not bothering to look up he spoke.
"I want you to do whatever it is you're going to do; to Troy and Taylor whether we win or lose." Landon looked at Chad and slowly nodded his head.
"I will man…just give me the word and it's done." He replied coldly as he looked at Troy who was running back down the court after making the shot to put there team ahead by thirteen.
The game ended with west high up by three, the West high students cheered as their team celebrated, while the dejected East High students headed towards the gym locker rooms. Sharpay stood up and shouted out. "Zeke! Zeke, its okay sweetie you played great." Zeke turned and looked over at her and graced her with a smile before following his teammates into the locker room. Taylor however was watching Troy as he celebrated with his team and the crowd. After a few moments he made his way to her and smiled down at her.
"Hey, did you like the game?" he said as he leaned down and kissed her. Taylor returned the kiss and then slowly pulled away.
"I did I enjoyed myself, you were great out there baby." Troy smiled and winked at her.
"You think?"
"Oh you were awesome, I'm sure everyone would agree." Troy kissed her forehead and then looked up as Miguel was calling his name.
"I'll be there in a minute man…look baby I gotta go and get changed, and then we can leave."
"Alright, I'll just hang out with Sharpay and the rest of the gang." Troy just nodded and headed off. Taylor and Sharpay talked with Whitney, Kerry, Jandro, and Malcolm while they waited on their boyfriends to get out of the locker room.
"Man, Taylor you didn't tell us your friend was a looker." Malcolm said before Whitney nudged him in the side. He grunted and then quickly added. "You know a looker for everyone else to look at, because I don't have eyes for anyone but my sweetie Whitney."
"Nice cover man." Jandro said as he looked over towards the court and sighed. "Looks like we got an east higher coming our way, guys." Sharpay and Taylor turned around and everyone covered their ears as Sharpay shouted Zeke's name before hurrying across the court to embrace Zeke before kissing him passionately.
"Oh Zeke how are you feeling?" Sharpay asked.
"I'm fine…who are your friends." He asked as he looked around Sharpay at the other people who were standing with Taylor.
"Oh this is Whitney, her crazy boyfriend Malcolm, Kerry and Jandro."
"What I don't get a titled, like and here's Kerry's handsome sexy boyfriend Jandro." He asked as he popped his collar. Malcolm raised an eyebrow at his friend and shook his head.
"You have to be handsome and sexy for her to say that and you just don't have that working for you man." He said as everyone laughed. Zeke cleared his throat and stepped forward and extended his hand.
"Hey I'm Zeke." He replied with a small smile as he looked at them. They all looked at him for a moment before Jandro extended his hand as an icebreaker.
"Nice to meet you man."
"Same here." He said as he moved on to shake Kerry and Whitney's hands. When he got to Malcolm both guys eyed one another.
"Malcolm be nice." Whitney exclaimed as she looked at her boyfriend, Malcolm looked down at her and smiled.
"I will…," he replied before returning his attention to Zeke who was watching him wearily "so you don't have the same hang ups like everyone else at your school."
"Well Sharpay and Taylor don't have the same hang ups and I trust their judgment, so no I don't, but do you."
"Naw man…nice to meet you." Malcolm said as he shook his head before calling out. "And here comes the batman and robin of West high basketball." He shouted as he pointed at Troy and Miguel who were making their way towards them.
"Yo, Mal what did I tell you about calling us that."
"Oh come on man…just let me trademark that man that could be our marketing tag." Troy rolled his eyes and just sighed.
"We are in highschool…you can't market us." He said as he hugged Taylor and kissed her cheek. "You guys ready to go and…" he trailed off as he finally noticed that Zeke was standing directly in front of him. Zeke looked at him and extended his hand.
"Yo man what's up?" Troy looked at the hand and then raised his and shook it.
"Nothing much…you played good out there man."
"So did you man?" Troy replied. "Are you sure you should be over here, what would your team think."
"I don't care…I'm sick and tired of this west and east thing man." Zeke answered truthfully.
"Well then I think I like him." Miguel said as he stepped forward and shook his hand as everyone laughed at the exchange. "Let's get out of here, man I am hungry." Miguel stated patting his stomach for emphasis. Troy laughed and nodded his head.
"Yeah man you're right let's go." He replied as he wrapped his arm around Taylor as they started leaving, unaware of Chad and Landon following behind them, as they exited the gym.
"If you're going to do something you better make your move now." Chad said to Landon who nodded his head and sped up just as Taylor, Troy and Miguel were making their way downstairs. Landon dropped his gym bag and rushed at Troy intent on pushing him down the flight of stairs.
"Yo Bolton!" he shouted as he lunged at Troy; however Miguel stepped in front of him taking the hit and stumbling back. Troy reached out for his friend screaming out his name. His fingers brushed Miguel's hand but he was unable to get a grip and he watched in horror as his best friend fell down the stairs landing in an unmoving heap at the bottom. Troy and Taylor rushed down trying to see how bad off Miguel was, they stopped short when they saw the small pool of blood that was slowly seeping out from the back of his head. Taylor had tears falling down her cheeks as she looked down at her friend. Troy fell to his knees as he grabbed a hold of Miguel's hand.
"Someone call an ambulance." He screamed, his words seemed to snap everyone out of their shock. Sharpay was immediately on her phone, as Zeke ran up the steps and grabbed a still Landon who was looking down at Miguel. No one noticed Chad slipping away down the hallway in the opposite direction.
"Yo, man you gotta be alright…you just gotta be alright." Troy whispered as he cried over his friend, as the shrill sound of the sirens could be heard in the distance.
A/N: So what did you think? Oh and before I forget I decided to go ahead and post my new story 'Broken' so go and check that out and tell me what you think.
Baby S