Sorry if it took me a week to update… I've been really busy with my studies. I would like to thank everyone who took the time to read my stories and to some who gave me reviews. Thank you. You really made my day… Well, here is another story, I don't like it as much as I like my 2nd story but it would have to do for now…
"Ladies and Gentlemen our seniors," Ms. Darbus announced at the end of the musical. All the seniors involved in the musical walked up on stage in their red togas.
Ryan Evans was extremely nervous. He knew that Ms. Darbus was going to announce who won the scholarship for he saw her talking to the Juilliard representatives before going on stage.
He really wanted the scholarship but he knows that Kelsi if the most out of the four of them. Without her, there will be no musical and there will be no outlet for their talent.
Ryan's train of thoughts was interrupted when the drama teacher announced Kelsi's name
"Kelsi Nielsen, the Juilliard School Scholarship Recipient, Music."
Ryan smiled and clapped as he looked over Kelsi. She was squealing and jumping up and down as Gabriella and Martha sandwiched her into a hug. He was certainly happy for her.
But reality suddenly hits him. Kelsi was going to New York for college while he will be stuck here in Albuquerque with Sharpay. He will extremely miss spending time with Kelsi, especially now that he has fallen head over heels for her.
Ryan didn't hear what Ms. Darbus said about Jason and Taylor, he was busy thinking of ways he could spend as much time as possible with Kelsi this summer and possibly, hopefully tell her how he truly feels about her.
"And due to the excellence displayed here tonight, Juilliard had made an exceptional decision; another senior is being offered another Julliard scholarship."
'Wait? What!' Ryan's mind shifted direction upon hearing what Ms. Darbus said. Ryan closed his eyes and prayed that his name be called. He really wanted to go to Juilliard, to go to college with Kelsi.
"Congratulations…" Ms. Darbus continued.
'Who is it? Just say it! I'm dying to know!' Ryan's mind exploded. He really wanted to know and he could not take the suspense any longer…
"Mr. Ryan Evans, Choreography." The drama teacher finally finished.
Ryan felt his heart stop beating. He can't believe it. He is going to Juilliard… with Kelsi. He was so absorbed in the moment that his only response to the announcement was to cover his mouth with surprise.
He was able to recuperate when his twin's name was called. He gave her a side hug as she walked up the stage to bow. And the rest was a blur to him. He didn't even realize what was happening when Chad and Troy ran off the stage. The thought of going to New York for college was still stuck in his head.
A tug on his hands suddenly sent Ryan back to reality. He was already backstage with the other wildcats. They were crying, hugging, and congratulating each other.
He traced the face of the owner of the hands that was in his own only to be greeted by the face that he loves to look (stare) at, Kelsi.
"How did I get here?" Ryan suddenly asked.
"Uhm… you walked?!" Kelsi answered with confusion. "Ryan, are you alright?"
"Yeah… I guess my body just went to autopilot while my mind was wandering elsewhere." He replied with a chuckle.
"Where exactly was your mind wandering off?" Kelsi inquired.
"Oh… You know… college … in New York… with you. I just can't believe we are going to college together." Ryan stopped, took a deep breath and continued. "I really like you Kels, and I… I just can't imagine going to college with anyone else but you."
"I feel the same way too..." Kelsi replied with a blush
Ryan smiled and closed the gap between them. He slowly leaned in only to be stopped by an ecstatic group of girls composed of Gabriella, Taylor and Martha.
"Hey, you two! Congratulations on winning the scholarships. You certainly deserve it." said Taylor.
"Thanks." Kelsi replied modestly.
"Let's get out of these costumes and got to the after party at your house. We wouldn't like to make your sisters mad." Martha injected looking over at Ryan.
"Yeah… Let's find Chad and Troy and get out of here." Gabriella added as the girls headed back to their dressing rooms.
Kelsi looked back at Ryan who had a disappointed look on his face. She caught him off guard and kissed him on the cheeks.
"Don't worry Mr. Evans, we will have a lot of alone time in New York but now, we have an after party to attend to." Kelsi smiled as she let go of his hand and went to her dressing room.
Ryan smiled as he watched her go. He headed to his own dressing room.
"Yeah, I can't wait."