Cameron

why didn't you tell him? You know you have to someday so why didn't you get it over with? I wonder why he looked so sad when he came back? He looked like he was crying or atleast was about to. He must know I'm hiding something though. The way I didn't look at him, I must have looked so suspicious. I know why I couldn't tell him...I think I'm falling for him. (I went in and laid on the bed) why do I feel so bad? I'm being just like Ryan and Sharpay by not telling him but I don't want to see him cry again.

"Cameron?" a hand gently woke me up, shaking me slightly.

"What?" I answered sleepily.

"You fell asleep this morning and I let you sleep but I figured I shouldn't let you sleep all day." I fell asleep? I wonder what time it is now? Oh god. I hate dreams. Don't even start Cameron.. Not in front of Troy.

"What's wrong?" why am I such a crybaby?

"It was just a dream. Nothing big."

"Gabi always used to say that everything is big and you should always talk about it no matter how "small" it might seem." now he looks like he might cry. Why would he bring Gabriella up if it hurt him so much? I guess he's trying to help, but in the process it's hurting him. Thanks Troy. Just tell him, he won't laugh.

"It was about my mom. I saw her flying around just like yesterday. It was just a little worse and more gruesome."

"I wish I could help but I don't know what to say. I don't know what I can do?" for being as smart as he is sometimes he misses the obvious stuff.

"Just be my friend. That's all you can do."

"Well my mom called me and said that her and dad canceled the rest of their trip. They're on the way home right now."

"Okay. What are we gonna do til they get here?" I glance at the baby blue walls. They are such a pretty color. "I don't have any clothes or anything I'll need. I need to go to the bank and get some money. Hold on..did your mom say I could stay?" yea that would be helpful to know. I kinda hope she said yes. I really like being with Troy.

"Oh yea. She said we could take ou in until we graduate. Seh also said that we can help you out with getting the things you nned. Like clothes and a pair of shoes, etc, etc."

"you guys don't need to worry about that stuff. I've got money in the bank from years of saving. Me and my mom were always saving for emergencies. Its kinda funny really. We always planned for emergencies but I never thought there would be one."

"I know what you mean. I always imagined I'd be with Gabriella forever." there he goes and brings up her again. Either he really likes me or he just likes to talk about her.

"I guess this shows us that life can always change."

Chad/Taylor...

"Chad! Chad, I think I found a hole!" hurry up and get over here Chad.

"Where is it?" I mean I hope you found another hole other than yours. Not the time chad. Thank god she doesn't know what your thinking. That hole isn't very big. I suppose we could change that easy enough though.

"This is great Taylor! Now all we have to do is make it bigger and see where it leads."hopefully out of here.

"Yea. I hope its not that bad up there. I wonder if anyone got hurt?" Yea Taylor. And why hasn't anyone tried to find us?

"I have no idea. A lot of things could've happened. Nothing bad I hope. I know Troy and Gabriella are together. They were supposed to hang out at his house that night.." hopefully she got there.

"Chad?"

"Yea."

"Should we tell them about us? I mean I want to tell them but I don't at the same time." I know what you mean.

"I know. Same here. I really like you and I want to have a good solid relationship before we announce it."

"Yea that and everybody is gonna give us so much crap. Just like with Gabi and Troy. I always felt bad when people would talk about them." yea but for them it was all worth it. Not that ours isn't but its such a hassle. She must be ready for a break cause she's on the couch though.

"Chad, do you remember when we were those people?"

"Unfortunately" that was a bad time.

"I don't know why the decathlon meant so much to me? And I was completely ready to ruin to peoples life for it."

"We weren't thinking clearly. We were being selfish. I wonder what Sharpay is doing?"she was supposed to be by her self that night.

"Didn't Ryan and her parents go on a trip?"

"Yep. But Sharpay didn't want to go this time."

"She was probably in her basement during the tornado. She should be fine. She's not stupid enough to stay up and risk her life."

"I know. It's amazing. I think we've almost been down here for three days."

Sharpay...

Wow. Its been 5 days since the tornado...5 days since Gabriella died. I wish that Troy would come over. I miss him. And who is this Cameron girl Ryan was talking about? She better not say anything, I know he wouldn't forgive me. Although he if he would I still couldn't. I mean how could we be as good of friends if he knew what I did? What the hell did he talk about with that Cameron girl? I wish he would tell me! Mom and dad are freaked out about me saying I'm not being myself. The thing is they're right. I don't feel like being myself anymore. I wish I never would've found Gabriella.

Troy...

"when are your parents gonna be here?" She seems like she's nervous about them coming back.

"They said a few days. They have to drive back is why its taking so long."

"Really? If I had the choice I would've taken the plane."

"They like to drive. When I was younger I always thought they were crazy but hey its what they like to do."

"I understand. I'm a music freak and my friends are always like don't you do anything without your music? And I'm always like no. duh."

"Do you have any friends like me?" (He felt his smile fade. He'd laughed with her when she said that.)

"What?" she asked obviously noticing that he wasn't smiling anymore.

"I kinda did." and now she's gone.

"Who was it?"

"Gabriella. She loved Dirty Dancing. I bet we watched that movie about 100 times. So one year I decided to sing (I've had) the time of my life with her for a talent show. Did you see that one?" that was a great show. Gabi did great. She nodded.

"You both were great."

"Yea she was great."

"You both were. I also remember another duet you did in that talent show." why do I get the feeling she's hinting at something?

"The one with Sharpay?"

"Someday we'll know."

"Yea she loves that song. The movie too." I've almost seen that movie as much as Dirty Dancing.

"Have you talked to her yet?"

"No. I don't know what to say."

"I'm sure she needs to talk to you." there's something in her voice now and I think its called anger.

"Do you think I should apologize?" she's really starting look mad now.

"That's up to you but you should talk to her."

"I suppose I should."

"While you do that I need to go and get me some clothes and some other stuff I need."

"We can get you stuff."

"Your money needs to go towards the house. I can buy my own stuff. I'll be fine. So go talk to Sharpay and I'll be back in a couple of hours."

"Okay. Talk to you later."

"Bye." she said as she walked out. So what should say to Sharpay? That talent show that year was great. (He headed towards Sharpay's house.) And thought about that year with Gabi.

FLASHBACK...

He looked over at Gabriella and smiled. She looked a little nervous, but she smiled confidently.

"Are you ready?" After a few seconds she nodded her head confidently. He looked over to a girl and nodded. Gabriella stepped out from behind the curtains and watched him. Then the music started and he began to sing.

"Now I've had the time of my life. No I never felt this way before, yes I swear it's the truth and I owe it all to you. (He looked at Gabriella while he sang it and started moving towards her.)

Gabriella: Cause I've had the time of my life and I owe it to you. (She smiles.) This next part started the dance moves and they were both confident they could do it.

Troy: I've been waiting for so long and now I finally found someone to stand by me. (Now he moved toward again and they started doing dance similar to the one Baby and Johnny did in the movie.)

Gabriella: we saw the writing on the wall as we felt this magical fantasy. (Troy swung her around and started looking deep into her eyes before swirling her around so the audience could see the next part.)

Both: Now with passion in our eyes, there's no way we can disguise it secretly. So we take each others hand cause we seem to understand the urgency.

Troy: Just remember. (They had the microphones that went on your head...they put their hands together and did what Baby and Johnny did.)

Gabriella: you're the one thing.

Troy: I can't get enough of.

Gabi: so I'll tell you something. (They got real close and he swirls her around.)

Both: this could be love. Because I've had the time of my life. I've never felt this way before. Yes I swear it the truth and I owe it all to you. (Troy jumps off stage and starts dancing like johnny.)

Troy: hey baby. (Looks at Gabi and smiles.)

Gabi: with my body and soul I want you more than you'll ever know. (She starts watching Troy.)

Troy:so we'll just let it go. Don't be afraid to lose control. (Troy shakes his head and body around.)

Gabi: Yes I know whats on your mind when you say, stay with me tonight. (Troy: stay with me. Both smile.)

Troy: and remember . You're the one thing (off to the sides chad and ryan get ready.)

Gabi: I can't get enough of. (Gabriella was all smiles , excited for her big dance move.)

Troy: so I'll tell you something. (Chad and Ryan tun to where Gabriella is and help her down.)

Both: this could be love because (she jumps into Troy's arms. He holds her up until ...now) I've had the time of my life. I've never felt this way before. Yes I swear it the truth and I owe it all to you cause I've had the time of my life and I search through every open door til I found the truth and I owe it all to you. (They get back up on the stage and dance like in dirty dancing. After music break songs starts again and Troy softly sings, while looking in Gabi's eyes.)

Troy: now I've (Gabi: I.) Had the time of my life. (Gabi:ooh.) No I never felt this way before yes I swear..and I owe it all to you!! (in the mood of the song they felt the love flooding their bodies and they kiss.

"That was such a magical moment." Troy said as the memory ended.

Ryan...

The past couple of days he'd been thinking about what his mother said. What Sharpay did was wrong but her intentions were good and family comes before friends right? What Troy doesn't know won't hurt him.. Still that doesn't help me any. What if that girl tells him? I guess he might not believe her but what if he did? I really don't want to lie to him but if he starts asking then I have too. For Sharpay. (He went downstairs to find his Mother, Father and Sharpay eating lunch.)

"Hey Ryan." his father greeted him, pushing a plate of shrimp towards him.

"Thanks Dad." the shrimp is amazing. I haven't had it in a long time. The only people talking are Mom and Dad, I'm guessing that Sharpay still doesn't feel like talking to anyone. Why is Mom looking at me again?

"So what are you two doing today?" she asked him.

"I think I'm gonna go talk to Troy. I haven't seen him since the tornado and I'm sure he needs a friend." I just hope I don't look to guilty.

"Yea, well I hope you can cheer him up. I know Gabriella meant a lot to him and I know he must be hurting."

"See ya later." I said as I walked out.

"Bye honey." I hate this..I hate it! Me and Troy have been tight for a long time and now if he ever found out then our friendship is over. Is that right? KNOCK KNOCK

He'd changed his mind until he saw Troy and that girl was with him. (He's caught up with her on the way out.) I can't believe it? He's with that girl when he should be with Sharpay. And he's laughing with whoever this girl is!!

"Hey Ryan." Troy said looking happy like nothing happened. What about Gabi? Did he forget about her that fast?

"Hi." I said rather coldly. He noticed she was glaring at him.

"What are you doing?" Troy asked.

"Just seeing what your up too, I figured you needed a friend but it seems like your doing fine."

"Thanks for coming over. I'm doing alright I guess. It's defantly been better with Cameron here for company. By the way Cameron this Ryan. Ryan this is Cameron. Her house was destroyed by the torando, so she's staying here."

"Cool." I said, trying to show that I didn't like it.

"Okay? Um..her mother died so we're both kinda in the same boat."

"I see. So when are your parents coming home? You called them and told them right?" I asked since he seemed to forget everything else.

"Oh yea, they should be here in a day or two. Their driving like always." he laughed but I didn't.

"Well I'm gonna go now Troy, see you later." Cameron said and went out, not before glaring at me one last time though.

"Have you talked to Sharpay? I asked even though I knew the answer already. "She's really sorry about Gabi. Why did you get mad at her anyways?"

"No, I haven't talked to her yet, but to tell you the truth I was just heading over to your house now to apologize about that."

"Really?" I feel a little bad for being so mad now.

"Yea. Cameron and I talked and she helped me see I shouldn't have done that."

"Cameron did?" why would she do that?

"Uh yea. Why do you sound so surprised?"

"Oh I don't know." god I'm a terrible liar.

"Is there something you know that I should know?" oh god. He caught me.

"No. If you were gonna talk to Sharpay then let's go. She'll be happy to see you." that was close. Thank god no more questions.