"Ok, focus Kelsi. You can do this."

Kelsi convinced herself as she woke up, ready for another day at East High. Another day. She groaned at the thought.

Ring, ring.

Kelsi picked up the phone.

"Hello, Kelsi speaking."

"KELSSS! Hey, how are you? It's Gabby!"

"And Troy!" she heard a male voice yell in the background.

"Hey guys!" Kelsi was delighted.

"Sorry I missed your call last night; Troy and I were out at the wedding planners. Are you ok?"

"Oh, yeah. Umm, I know this may seem like an odd question but have you guys heard from Sharpay…or Ryan lately?"

"Yeah, Ryan is living in Albuquerque and Shar…"

"ALBUQUERQUE? Really?"

"Ow! Yes, Albie. Haven't you heard from him? I mean, Troy and I thought that maybe…"

"What?" Kelsi's throat was dry.

"…that maybe you were the reason he moved out there. I mean, it was so strange. He broke up with his girlfriend and moved to Albuquerque to "find a job." But if he hasn't made contact with you…"

"Wow. Well, I guess that's all I needed to know. Oh, look Gabby, I gotta go or I'll be late for work. Ring me soon about the wedding plans ok?"

"Ok, Kels, take care. I love you!"

"Love you too! Bye Troy!"

"Bye!"

They hung up.

Kelsi felt weak. Did Ryan move for her? If so, where was he? It seemed absurd that Ryan would move for her. But maybe…she knew he had liked her before he met Kendra but she had been to shy to express herself to him and she missed her chance.

Kelsi jumped into the shower, washed herself, jumped out, hastily got dressed, had her breakfast and left the house. She jumped into her car and drove unwillingly to work. Another day of trying to get Zak and Alyssa to recreate the magic of Troy and Gabriella. Joy!

After a tedious drive, Kelsi arrived at the school. The one great thing about her job was that the atmosphere at the school was always upbeat. The basketball crew were running around, cheering and messing about and they were pretty much the life and soul of the school.

"Hey Ms. Nielson!" yelled Jaxon, captain of the Wildcats. Unfortunately, he wasn't much of a singer.

"Hello, Jaxon." Kelsi forced a smile. "Enjoying yourself?"

"As usual!" replied a happy Jaxon.

Kelsi made her way to the theatre. She sighed as she entered and wondered how Ms. Darbus had done it for so long. She looked at her watch. No rehearsal until 12 which left her a few hours to prepare. As she began taking notes her mind wandered to Ryan. Why couldn't she get him out of her head?

"Hi there, Ms. Nielson."

A familiar voice came from behind her.

Kelsi turned around slowly. This was too good to be true.

Standing there, as gorgeous as ever, was Ryan Evans.

"Ryan?"

Kelsi felt sick with excitement.

"Who else! Well, don't I get a hug?"

Kelsi stood up and ran over to him. She lunged into his arms. His beautiful scent was almost too much to bear. She felt his soft skin against hers and she heard him breathe a deep and happy sigh.

Kelsi unwillingly pulled away as her curiosity got the better of her.

"What on earth are you doing here?"

"I could ask you the same thing!"

"Oh…yeah. I'll save that story for another day."

"Ok. Well, after leaving university Kendra and I moved in together, only for me to discover she was a total control freak and I just couldn't handle it. I moved out and began working in a local theatre, choreographing the routines for the musicals. Unfortunately that closed down due to insufficient funds so I was left jobless. Who ever thought it would be so hard to make it big huh? So, I rang East High, knowing you were here and in hope that they needed a choreographer, which they do!"

"We really do!"

Kelsi grinned.

"Also, when I moved to Albuquerque a few weeks ago, I met this great girl called Juliette. So she's letting me stay at her place until I make some money."

Kelsi's heart sank down to her feet.

"Oh…"

"So! What exactly are we doing here?"

Kelsi decided to be professional. I mean, at least he was here.

"Umm, it's a musical about two star crossed lovers who want to be together but the boundries of high school don't allow it."

Ryan smiled.

"Sounds familiar!"

"Yeah."

Ryan picked up one of Kelsi's music sheets and began to sing:

"You light up the sky,

I'm chasing the stars,

For you.

For you."

He held Kelsi's stare for longer than necessary.

Kelsi cleared her throat.

"Ryan, that was great. Perfect, in fact. Do you think YOU could play the lead? Please?" Kelsi said jokingly.

Ryan laughed.

"You look great Kelsi."

"Thanks. So do you."

Kelsi felt suddenly warm. Then she remembered Juliette and went cold again.

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