The next day half he school knew about Gabriella's surprise party. And everyone wanted to come. Troy dodged lots of people in the hall that were sucking up to him for an invitation. But he had already figured out the guest list:

Troy

Chad

Sharpay

Ryan

Zeke

Jason

Kelsey

Taylor

He and chad had gone over everything: the list of supplies, the food, what kind of doves would be released when Gabriella came in the room, EVERYTHING…except the gift…always the most awkward thing for a boyfriend.

"Well dude, she IS your girlfriend, you should know what she likes." Chad reassured Troy.

"It has to be special…like…SIGH…I want her to know how much I like her, but how do I do it?"

"How about a nice scented candle?" Sharpay suddenly appeared.

"EWWW!!" Chad said wrinkling his nose.

"A scented candle?" Troy questioned.

"It's simple, yet extravagant, and it can come in a variety of scents, from vanilla to the exotic purple tangerine found in southern islands!" Ryan said happily.

A long silence followed.

"Whatever, I just need something." Troy said. "Sharpay, um…will you…um, help me…shop?" Troy asked in a small voice.

"I LOVE TO SHOP!!...FROM PURSES TO DRESSES TO-…I mean, sure I guess I can squeeze it in."

The next day, Saturday, troy and chad unbelievably found them selves at the mall with Sharpay and Ryan. Sharpay seemed to have a plan of the mall in her head, and knew where everything was. They trailed to Bath and Body, (second floor, three shops away from the Sparkle Store, Sharpay said) where Chad was NOT enjoying himself. Every sniff of every candle left a sour look on his face. But troy was having fun experimenting the different smells.

"I like that one!" Troy said.

"Ok, chad, what do you think?" Sharpay asked.

"Um…no."

"You've said that every time!!"

"That's just the way I feel!" He said defensively.

"UGH!"

After finally deciding on a juicy strawberry candle, they left.

Then the planning really began.

That Sunday, they had a meeting.

"Ok, the party is on Friday, we need to really get working." Troy planned. "Sharpay, I need you on the invitations, and Ryan, you need to see if everyone can come, and both of you will be on decorations! Got it?"

"Got it!" they replied.

"And Chad, you and I will work on what we do at what times, and the food…now remember, the party will be at my house…so work a floor plan of my house out."

The next week everyone worked like dogs. They were planning non stop. Everything was going to be perfect…almost.

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