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R: The day flew by, something I definitely was not expecting. Walking to the car I rolled up my sleeves, humid August weather is really getting to me.
I had a month's work of history homework stacked and shoved into my bag and I was simple dreading the ride home. Sharpay was in one of her moods again about Troy and Gabby. I collapsed into the driver's seat waiting for Sharpay; turning on the engine I suddenly felt a blast of cool air hitting my face.
Letting out a soft sigh I leaned my chair back. Ten minutes and three history discussion questions later Sharpay opened the car door and got in without saying a word. Something is most defiantly up.
"Hey" I said softly looking at her. Shar's face was stone and unreadable.
"So… how was your day" I chuckled wanting desperately to lighten the mood.
"…Fine" She sighed turning to look at the window. I rolled my eyes and started the car.
"Shar you can tell me anything right?" She looked at me and nodded.
"I think" She breathed deeply "I think their going to get the lead roles again".
I kept my eyes on the rode. Troy and Gabriella. I suddenly hated them for putting my sister in a funk. She just looked aimlessly out the window not talking or moving. Sure the two are nice and polite but they are so in love and happy together. Always smiling and laughing it was enough to make anyone whose brain wasn't made of mush puke.
"I'm sure it'll be ok" I reassured her "I mean who's written the musical this year?"
Sharpay laughed. "Kelsi Nielson" She said in a mocking manner "She practically worships the ground those two walk on so of course she'll put in a good word for them."
"She's not like that!" I cried looking to her "I mean she doesn't worship them. They can sing ya know Shar"
She looked at me and frowned "Don't you think I know that! Their just so… so annoyingly perfect you know I just want to show them that the drama department is ours."
I could only nod and pull into the driveway. I to wanted to have the lead but I didn't mind sharing it I mean it was out senior year by this time next year we will have forgotten all about them.
"Just focus on doing the best you can" I said as we made our way into the house "Don't worry what they are doing just go about your business it'll all work out in the end" I said smiling softly at her.
"You're the best Ryan I don't know what I'd do without you" Sharpay said giving me a giant bear hug.
"Is that you two home form school?" Rosé cried form the dining room
"Yeah" Sharpay said walking to her and sitting down in one of the chairs.
I smiled "I've got tons of homework so catch up later ok?"
The two nodded as they began to talk and I went running for my room. Kelsi got the musical she had to be bouncing off the walls. I chuckled trying to imagine her smiling happily and dancing around.
K: Oh it's heaven on earth I swear! As soon as the words left Durbus's mouth I felt my entire body jump for joy but it wasn't till I got to the school packing lot that I actually literally did it.
I haven't felt like this since sophomore year when I got the gig. I couldn't wipe the smile from my face. Driving to the movie store I sung loudly with the song that was playing. I didn't know the words but right now it sure as hell didn't matter. I was on top of the world. Walking into the store a bell sounded.
"Hey hun!" Came a loud raspy voice from up front.
"Jake!" I laughed walking to him and hugging him tightly. "I'm here for Brain" I declared as he checked the computer.
"Yep got one in it's in the back let me go grab it for ya"
I shook my head "Nope I go it Jake." Walking to the back of the store I saw the tape and quickly took it brining it up front.
"Monday Movie Night huh?" He asked putting it in a bag and handing it over.
"Yep" I said taking the tape form him smiling all the while.
"What are you so happy about hun?" He said raising an eyebrow.
"I got picked again for musical!" I said excitedly.
"Really kid-o ah that's great! I think this deserves a toast or a smoke!"
Shaking my head I smiled slyly. "Jake once again I'm 17 and I don't drink or smoke that's you buddy boy" I said pointing my finger at him.
Holding both hands up Jake roared with laughter "Guilty as charged!" Once again shaking my head I left, Jake was a strange one.
Getting home around four I started up a pot of tea. My dad's favorite drink after a hard day. Throwing the movie on the couch I dumped my homework on the floor and began. Only to be interrupted two hours later by the back door and a loud voice shouting
"I'm home! Where's the tea?" Running to the stove I poured two mugs of the hot brown liquid.
"Bad day?" I asked while he sipped the tea.
"You have no idea… what about you anything fascinating happen at school?" I could see right though his sarcasm and smirked at it while speaking.
"Yes actually something interesting did occur… drum roll please" Placing the mug down my dad began beating the end of the table.
"I was once again given the opportunity by the wonderful beautiful Mrs. Darbus-" my dad frowned.
"You're killin' me here hun".
"Anyway I've got it! My musical is once again going to be performed!" My dad jumped from his seat and took my hand spinning me around as I giggled.
"You're amazing! That's great!" The rest of the night was spent sitting in front of the tube watching our movie as I stuffed my face with M&M's and listened to my dad laugh hysterically.
R: "And I'am… done! Whoop!" Giving a shout and jumping up from my chair I stretched and ran to my bed. Falling on it with a large thump.
The history homework was finally finished. Looking at my ceiling I sighed in comfort. Tomorrow was another day full of annoying classmates and unwanted homework the only thing I had to look forward too was the after school drama meeting.
There hopefully I'd be able to hear Kelsi play. Watching her has become a normally routine of mine. She was so captivating with her shy appearance and warm eyes. So that's it I've decided to actually have a normal conversation with her and possible ask her out on a friend date. Just to get to know her I want to know her dislikes and likes.
What makes her smile and laugh? True I know music is a huge part of her life but what about other things like her family or friends? I wanted answers to my questions and I'm planning on getting them soon.
K: Perfect just absolutely perfect! My bike's tire is flat! Why oh why did this have to happen! I was halfway to school when suddenly BOOM! Flat tire. This sucks like really sucks. I can't help but frown and curse under my breath as I make my way to school dragging my bike along. Miserable I feel miserable. Cars are zooming by not looking back other's honking and laughing. I officially hate my life.
R: Riding this morning with Sharpay was a pleasure she was back to her normal spunky self. Laughing and telling stories about her days past as I drive. The radio was on playing an old 70's tune and I knew that today would be a good day.
But it was then that I spotted someone hulling their bike across the sidewalk looking terrible. It seemed to be a girl she was wearing her hair in a ponytail but most was hidden under a green hat.
"Kelsi?" I shouted in surprise.
"What are you talking about Ryan?" Asked Sharpay looking at me as if I was crazy.
"Look!" I said pointing to the slow moving figure in the distance.
"Oh" Shar laughed "its Kelsi this is so very funny" She giggled.
"Hey come on Sharpay be nice! I'm going to pick her up"
She rolled her eyes and sighed. "If you must Ryan but remember she's one of them!" I would have asked what she meant by that but I was too concerned about Kelsi. I frowned as I began to pull closer.
K: "Oh you know what would be perfect right now if it started to rain!" I shouted while laughing at my situation.
This was bad very bad I'll be late to class and probably get a detention. For the past few weeks being late to first period has been a normal every day kind of thing and it was all because of my stupid locker! It refuses to open! Hearing someone approach I turned to find the Queen and King Drama freaks pulling up on the side of the road.
"Oh my life just got worse" Their probably going to laugh at me. This is bad very bad.
R: Rolling down the window I swallowed hard "H-Hey Kelsi need a lift?"
She looked at as if I was nuts. Why does everyone keep doing that?
"No- no thanks I've got it under control" She said looking back at her broken bike.
"I don't know" I laughed. "Looks like you could use some help to me" I grin at her hoping that would do it but apparently she wasn't amused.
"Listen" She said coming to me "I well I suppose I could use some help… so you think I could put this in back." She said referring to her bike.
"Sounds good to me" I said popping the back open.
K: He's being nice! Why is he being nice? He got out of the car suddenly I didn't expect him to do that but he did. He got out lifted my bike and placed it gently in back of his fancy expensive car.
He smiled at me then walked away getting back in the car. What's going on with him? He's never spoken more then three words to me now he's being all well helpfully.
Sitting in the back of the car I pondered so many things. The Sharpay and Ryan Evans I know or knew would have most likely driven on by and mocked me about it at school… but wait Sharpay would do that not Ryan. He's always there sitting beside or behind her only nodding and saying a few words. He's weird so weird.
R: What is she thinking? She's just sitting back there! Just sitting and staring out the window. What's up with her? Did I embarrass her? No, no I helped her. Pulling up into the parking lot I walked with her and popped the trunk and took her bike out again. Sharpay had already walked off laughing and muttering something under her breath.
Kelsi looked up at me with her ocean blue eyes and smiled politely.
"Thanks" she said.
I blushed and replied "No problem". We stood there for a moment both of us looking anywhere but each other.
"So I'd better get to class. I'll see you at the meeting today ok?"
And within a second she dashed off. Pulling her bike behind her and locking it up before she ran inside the school. I sighed angrily what was my problem? Why can't I just talk to her? I'm hopeless.