Ms Darbus coughed and waited for silence and then began…

'Many of you know that before we let you out into the real world, you have to embark on the terrifying journey called work experience. Now may I remind you that this is not simply a chance to miss two weeks of school. It is a chance to broaden your wisdom and will help you later on in life. You have been assigned jobs and you will begin on Monday. For those of you who are still asleep, Mr Danforth, that is three days away. The bit I'm sure you'll be more excited about is the annual trip. This is to give you a bit of a rest after your hard labour. Hush now. We'll need your parents' permission for this trip because it is quite different to other trips. You are put into groups and you'll all go to a different country. Alone.'

Ms Darbus had to stop at this because the class erupted. Everyone was talking and some were even sorting out which groups they were going in.

'Ahem. You will of course be expected to behave and if your group is one of both sexes, we expect there to be no funny business or you will be brought straight back and it could end in exclusion. All of you will come to me at recess and I will tell you which job has been assigned to you. Understand?'

The class replied in unison and quickly ran out, whispering excitedly. Troy had his arm round Gabriella's waist and gave her a quick peck. Zeke was trying to keep up with Sharpay as she fast-walked up the corridor, talking to anyone that would listen. Chad and Taylor were slowly walking, when Chad slipped his hand gently into hers and whispered something in her ear. She smiled and whispered something back. He just laughed and pushed her against the wall, kissing her hungrily. Jason and Ryan were in a deep discussion about which country they thought they would go to. Kelsi, as always, seemed to be nowhere. Jason had gotten completely over her and nowadays seemed more upbeat, to the delight of the others. He generally hung around with Ryan and they checked out girls together as both were single. Ms Darbus stepped out of her room and looked at them and smiled, then turned the other way and left.

At Recess

The gang were waiting outside for Troy and Sharpay who were the last to find out there jobs. Gabriella was an assistant at a magazine for the fortnight, Taylor was working for a global biotech company, Jason a Physiotherapist, Zeke an assistant baker at the local bakery, Ryan was a dance instructor and Chad, much to his disgust, was a bin-man.

'I don't get it. You all get semi-interesting jobs and I get lumbered with peoples waste. What could be worse?' Chad whined.

'Er honey, if you're a bin-man for two weeks, you ain't coming anywhere near me' Taylor joked.

Chad just groaned and put his head in his hands when Troy walked over to them.

'So babe, what are you?' Gabriella asked, putting her arm round Troy's waist.

'Well guys, say hello to America's best…..florist' His voice trailed off when he said florist. He was too embarrassed, even though Chad had a worse job, it was bad for his image.

Chad burst out laughing and Troy jumped on him. The others thought it was hilarious. They just couldn't see Troy doing anything delicate. It just wasn't Troy. They were still laughing when Sharpay walked out, grinning like a hyena.

'I'm guessing you're pleased with your job' Ryan said.

'Sure am, I am America's answer to Kate Moss'

Troy, Jason and Chad spluttered and tried to hide their smiles. It didn't work, they had to hide behind Zeke, Taylor and Gabriella to get out of Sharpay's reach. She shook her head and carried on.

'I will be working at the world-wide modelling agency that Naomi Cambell, Kate Moss and all the other supermodels started off at. My face will be everywhere.'

Troy, Chad and Jason said in unison 'Oh god'. The others apart from Sharpay laughed. She glared at them as the bell went and they all trudged into the lat lessons of the day.

Monday lunchtime

The whole gang had arranged to meet at the local coffee house because it was close to all of them. They were all there apart from Chad who walked in wearing a bright yellow overcoat, bright red in the face. Everyone laughed but didn't let him sit too close to them, even though he insisted he had stayed in the truck the whole time.

Sharpay was going on and on about her modelling until the others shouted at her to shut up. According to her, the modelling company were using her face for their adverts. None of the gang believed her apart from Zeke who believed every word she said. After they had clued each other in on everything their job entailed, they departed. Troy had brought Gabriella a massive bunch of flowers. All different colour roses. Gabi was delighted and showed him by giving him a huge kiss and she squeezed his knee under the table. Troy was startled at first but then ran his foot up her leg. It was as much as they could do without publicly going for it.

Saturday

It had been a week after the gang had started their jobs and they were all enjoying them apart from Chad, who went into a strop whenever anyone mentioned anything to do with rubbish, which the guys constantly did. Gabriella was happy because Troy was bringing her a bunch of flowers everyday and now her room smelt gorgeous. Zeke was ecstatic because his girlfriend was going to be the face of a new ad-campaign and he also loved baking, although Sharpay had stopped eating his treats because she didn't want to have a break-out before the shoot. Jason and Ryan enjoyed their work, Ryan got to meet some great dance instructors and learn some new moves, which he promised to teach Sharpay, and Jason even met an ex-basketball player who retired due to an injury. They chat every other day about basketball teams etc. The others all think Taylor was born to be a bio-chemist. And Chad, well, Chad hates rubbish. Absolutely hates it apparently.

A/N

Sorry it's such a short chapter. I need help! Which country should the trip be to? Plz help asap xxx