K: I watch him as he sorts through the old sheet music in this dimly lit band room. It's late afternoon on Tuesday and once again I find myself falling for the one and only Mr. Evans.
He told me sadly today that Sharpay did not approve of us but he was past caring and we should do as we please. Which is why his mother has invited me to dine with them tomorrow evening. I'm a little nervous… ok I'm totally freaked out!
Dinner with his parents and the evil Sharpay! This is most defiantly a death sentence. But now looking at him, with his blonde ruffled hair and light brown eyes how could I say no?
"Hey babe can I ask you something?" He says looking to me as we're seated on the floor legs spread out and both of us looking lazy and calm.
"Sure" I replied smiling brightly.
"What are your parents like?" I stiffen at his question, my parents.
"Uh what do you mean?" I crock out.
"I mean like how they met and well whatever" His face is soft and he is sitting with me knee deep in music papers.
"Well why don't you tell me about yours I mean we are going to dinner with them tomorrow I want to know more about them!" I say praying it'll work.
"Sure thing!" he says clearing his throat. "Where to start." He ponders eyes looking to the window. "Well my father is a composer so it was when he was auditioning people to perform that he met my mother, she's an actress."
I smile "Really a composer oh God it'll be so fun to meet him!" I shout suddenly becoming excited about this whole dinner thing.
"And to be honest that was about it, it was love at first site my dad always says that he could never take his eyes off of mom. They now work and own the small theater downtown. Sharpay and I sometimes perform a few things down there with them and help out with the little kids ya know teach the ropes and all" Ryan finishes.
R: I look to Kelsi seeing her eyes glazed and dreamily as if picturing it all in her mind.
"So what about you?" I ask her longing to know more about her home life.
"Well…" Her voice is soft and quiet and I can't help but wonder why. "My parents meet in college and it was anything but love at first sight" She laughs and I along with her.
"My parents had almost every class together."
I raise my eyebrows "Really?" I ask surprised.
"Yep" She says nodding. "My dad told me that she was the most annoying girl in the class always raising her hand and answering everything. My mom knew it all" She said her smile a mile wide.
"You see my parents both wanted to be writers they majored in English and creative writing classes" She explained.
"So when did they fall in love?" I ask complete sucked into this story of hers.
"It wasn't till after college when they saw each other again my mother became an editor for a small publishing house and my dad came in with one of his novels. They fell in love soon after that, my dad's novel did sell but they moved here after I was born to settle down…" She stopped after that trailing off.
"What? What's wrong?" I questioned seeing her stressed look.
"Well my mother she… she died when I was ten so that kind of put a stop to my parents love story."
I sat back and cursed to myself. "I'm such a jerk Kelsi I wouldn't have brought this up if I knew I'm so very sorry"
She smiled weakly and nodded looking to me and sighed. "It's alright Ryan it was seven years ago…"
K: We sat in silence for a moment just looking anywhere but each other till I couldn't take it anymore. I leaned over to him and kissed him softly on the mouth.
"Mr. Evans if I wanted to be pitied I would have asked for it but to be truthful I hate this and I'm in need for a little distraction."
He smirked at me before speaking "Well, well babe I think I might have a good idea how to do that."
Giggling I let him kiss my forehead and cheek slowly making his way to my mouth. We sat together kissing exploring the new territory of each other's skin. His touch was soft, his hands danced and caressed my cheek and back I could feel myself melting and drooling at his sensitive attitude.
R: Holy… holy…ooh Kelsi Neilson is a marvelous kisser. Her hands are tangled in and stoking each hair on my head in a slow melodic way. Ooh baby. Her mouth molds and forms perfectly with mine. It's a beautiful thing when you find a girl with looks, brains and great kissing abilities.
We stop soon after eyeing each other and smiling like fools I take her small hand and we walk outside.
"I'll see you tomorrow…" She says her words lingering and trailing on as she kisses me goodbye and glides into her front door.
I drive away head high on the scent of french vanilla and raspberries lotion.
"Hey Ryan" I hear Sharpay sneer as I walk in "How is…" She pauses and gives that look of distaste "Kelsi." I shake my head and walk on into the kitchen where I find my mom and Rosé chatting away.
"Oh hey Ry how was school?" Mom asks looking up to meet my eye. "How's Kelsi?"
I smile slightly and replied "She's good and excited about tomorrow it should be fun." My mother nods blonde hair falling out of its tight bun.
"I was just telling Rosé here about the guest we're having here tomorrow evening for dinner"
She turns to Rosé and giggles "Ryan's girlfriend is coming over!" Rosé nods and giggles along.
"Yea the composer girl from dorky hat world" Sharpay says hotly as she walks in.
"She's a composer!" My dad asked excitedly walking in.
"Sharpay Evans!" Mom growls "I had hoped you had better manners then that! Kelsi is a sweet girl I have met her on rare occasions and she's always so polite to me."
I inwardly clapped and cheered on my mother for biting back to Sharpay.
"And you better be nice and civil come tomorrow night with her if not then well my dear they'll be hell to pay!"
This time I did in fact give a loud clap to my mother "Thanks mom!" I said grinning at her. Sharpay stuck her head high in the air and walked out in a huff. Oh yes dinner will be interesting.
K: "Shit! Shit! Shiiiiit!" I hissed as I went through my closet searching for something classy to wear for the dinner.
"What is that my darling daughter having dress problems?" My dad smirked from the doorway.
"Dad please right now is not the time for jokes I really need to make a good impression on them!" I whined while miserably collapsing on my bed with a pout.
My dad frowned and sat down next to me and spoke so quietly that I could just barely hear him. "I know of a dress you could wear?" I looked at him sitting up slowly.
"Really?" I asked surprised.
"Uh… yea I'll be right back" He stood and walked away head held low and voice raspy.
A moment later he was back with a pretty little number. It was a black cocktail dress that looked just perfect for the evening's event.
"B-But dad!" I said shocked running to him "That's mom's dress!" I'd seen her wear it many times before for different dates and parties they had gone to when life was good and my dad wrote books that people actually wanted and enjoyed.
"I know" He whispered smiling weakly "I thought it could use a night out."
I stared at him blankly before asking "Are you sure?"
He nodded "Most defiantly." I smiled gratefully at him before skipping off to change I was going to wear my mother's favorite dress!
R: Waiting is always something I've never been good at. Pacing back and forth on the tiled floor I looked out the window waiting for her to show. In school today I told her not to be nervous it was just a dinner party to meet my folks. Nothing to sweat about but here I'am freaking out hoping nothing happened to her. I mean what if she got into an accident I told her I should pick her up! She's so stubborn that way I can't believe- 'Ding Dong!'
I rushed to the door, my heart pounding. Opening the door I almost fell over she looked amazing! A little black dress that runs to her knees hugged and complemented her soft curves. Her honey nut brown curls hung loose and free framing her pretty face giving her a look of class and pose.
"You look… you look g-great" I said dreamily not knowing what to say.
"You don't look so bad yourself there Mr. Evans" She teased causing me to look down at my gray suit and blue collar shirt. I took her hand and kissed it lightly right before I heard my mother come running in.
"Is this her Ryan? Oh she's beautiful!" My mother squealed taking her into a giant bear hug.
K: Believe me I was a bit surprised when Ryan's mother hugged me never had I seen such a warm free spirited woman… well not since mom. Mrs. Evans wearing a deep red colored dress smiled at me.
Her long blonde hair twisted up into a pretty neat bun having a few strands hang down in her face. She had a very sharp resemblance to Sharpay which made me inwardly cringe at the thought. Mr. Evans (Ryan's father that is) walked over but stayed off to the side. Taking me all in at once till he came over so I could get a good look at him.
He stood very tall and proud quietly he held out his hand and I shook it his firm rough skin meeting my smooth and cool. He had, now graying, brown hair that was ruffled and a mess like Ryan's. He had eyes of a brilliant blue that shown and glowed in the lights of the chandler. I smiled at him; I like this guy he had that shy kind look about him.
Sharpay stood as far away from me as possible she had a look of pure hate and distaste on her face. I sighed and nodded at her with a smile in an attempt to smooth things over. I'm sorry to say that it didn't work she simply brushed past me without a glace.
"Well now let's head into the dining room" Mrs. Evans said still smiling at me.
Ryan and I were the last two in the foyer and as soon as no one was looking Ryan grabbed me and pulled me into a short lingering kiss.
I laughed "What was that about Evans?"
He simply blushed and looked away. "I've been dieing to do that since you came in."
I laughed and we walked to the dinning room. We sat down and I took in the atmosphere. Ryan has a huge house- HUGE!
It is decorated in all the fine things in life you could get. It looked mind blowing!
"So I hear from Ryan and Shar that you are a composer?" Ryan's dad asks eyebrow raised.
"Well you heard correct sir I write the musical for the school every year" I smiled proudly. Seeming pleased with this he sat back and began quizzing me on my music sheets and talents.
"Dad please don't kill her…" Ryan sighed smiling at me.
"Well this girl actually knows what I'm talking about when it comes to writing and composing! I mean I always hoped you or Shar would get into it but no you two wanted to act!" He smirked pretending to upset.
R: The evening was going great my dad and Kelsi really hit it off and mom already loved her so there was no probably there. It was only Sharpay that was making this very hard she kept quiet through most of the night only staring at her plate.
I kept giving her pleading looks but she shrugged them off with a glare and sneer. After dinner we were seated in the living room.
"So my dear what dose your dad do?" My mom asked after taking a sip from her tea.
"Well he uh…he works at a bookstore Kay's bookstore to be exacted." She said quietly taking a long gulp of her tea.
"Ha!" Sharpay laughed "A bookstore!" She was seething I could tell her playing nice was now over. I wanted to yell at her but not in front of Kelsi.
"Sharpay!" My mother hissed glaring at her wildly.
"There is nothing wrong with working at a bookstore" My father announced giving Sharpay a look I've never seen before.
"He used to be a writer he wrote a few books years back" Kelsi added softly.
"Really?" My mother smiled ignoring Sharpay "That's lovely!"
My dad nodded agreeing kindly. After that Sharpay asked to be excused and she went on her way. Her high heel shoes clicking loudly as we heard her walk the long winding staircase.
K: I felt humiliated! I wanted to punch Sharpay's face right in! How dare she mock my dad in front of me I swear if Ryan's parents weren't here I'd give her a piece of my mind!
"Well it was a pleasure meeting you honey" Mrs. Evans said walking me to the door.
"Yes it truly was I hope to see more of you" Mr. Evans smiled shyly.
The two bid me a goodnight and Ryan walked me to my car.
"I'm very sorry Kelsi she had no right to say that."
I shrugged feeling stupid and foolish "It's fine… just next time I'm sorry but I won't be very polite if she does that again!"
He nodded and kissed my cheek "But my parents love you."
I grinned "Well how could they not? With my advanced musical skills and charming personality who wouldn't love me?"
I laughed teasing him but he never answered. He pinned me to the car and began kissing me wildly and I responded willingly, feeling happy since Sharpay's rude comment.
"Have I mentioned how beautiful you look in that dress yet?" He asked his breath hot on my face.
"I don't think so Mr. Evans" He chuckled and cupped my face kissing me softly till I deepened it as my tongue ran across his lips begging for an entrance.
We were out there for who knows how long kissing and holding each other tightly. It wasn't until Mrs. Evans came out looking for Ryan did we stop and have her burst into a fit of giggles causing us to blush and me run to my car yelling a loud goodbye to them all.