Sharpay had been planning her attack all weekend. It was more attention than Gabriella deserved, but all well. She carefully tied the pink ribbon around the box, making it perfect like herself.
At school Sharpay gave the smaller of two boxes to Ms Darbus, the Drama and home room teacher, who was in charge of the musical. She also handed her a small gift.
"Just something for you, to show our gratitude." Smiled Sharpay, as Ms Darbus sampled one of the delicate chocolates and opened the gift. It was a bright, colourful beaded necklace, exactly what Ms Darbus loved to wear.
"Thank you Sharpay and Ryan!" said Ms Darbus. By now the whole home room class was in.
"And we can't forget about our star!" Said Sharpay, handing Gabriella a large box of fudge.
"How very kind of you, Sharpay!" exclaimed Ms Darbus.
"Thank you." Gabriella said quietly. "I don't have anything for you." She paused, and her cheeks burned. "Or Ms Darbus."
"Well Gabriella, maybe next time you will show your appreciation for being cast such a wonderful role." Sharpay smirked, before sitting down, her sparkley jeans catching in the light. She turned back to Gabriella.
"Well don't just sit there, try a piece!" Sharpay exclaimed, before clapping her hands and winking at Ryan. Sharpay had just given Gabriella fudge. But this particular fudge was the most cream-laden, sugar-filled, fattening fudge ever. Sharpay had stayed away from anything like that so she could stay thin. She had to be thin to become an actress one day.
Sharpay watched as Gabriella gently brought a piece to her lips, before offering it around. Sharpay smirked and focused on Ms Darbus.