The next morning, Sharpay woke up to the sound of a basketball and some laughter outside in the Bolton's backyard. She got out of the bed and looked out the window. Outside, she could see Troy, Chad, Zeke and Jason oplaying basketball, having a good time. She smiled as Troy made a three pointer. Gabriella, Taylor and Kelsi came throigh the gate and Sharpay's smiled faded. She turned away from the window.
She didn't couldn't stand to see Troy with Gabriella. She didn't really hate her but she did have some resentment towards her.
Sharpay put on her shoes and left out the room. She carefully walked down the hall and remembered that Troy's parents were gone. She went downstairs and out the doors to the backyard.
Both the guys and girls looked at her. Troy smiled. "Well good morning sleepyhead." Sharpay gave him a small smile.
"Did you sleep alright?"
She nodded. "Pretty good," she said in a low voice.
"Something wrong." Troy looked worried.
"No I'm fine," she said quickly. "I just need to go home."
He nodded. Zeke opened his mouth to say something but Troy spoke before he got a chance. "Okay, I can walk you there if you want me to."
She nodded. "Yeah, the sooner the better." Troy bounced the ball to Jason. "You guys finish up. I won't be gone long." He started walking over to Sharpay but Chad grabbed his shirt and pulled him back.
"Troy!" he whispered harshly. "What the heck dude?! Why's Sharpay here?"
Troy sighed. "Long story. I'll explain later."
"Man you had the ice queen in your house."
"I said I'll explain later." Chad let him go and Troy walked out with Sharpay on his side.
Taylor looked at Chad. "What was that about?" she asked. Chad shrugged and shook his head. "I don't know but I'm gonna find out later."
Troy looked at Sharpay while they were walking. "Okay," he finally said. "You're lying to me."
Sharpay looked up at him. "Lying about what?"
"Something's wrong. You're just not telling me."
"That's because there's nothing to tell. There's nothing wrong with me. I promise."
He shook his head. "I can't believe that."
She sighed. "Whatever Troy."
"I'm not trying to argue with you Shar."
She didn't say anything. They stopped in front of her house.
"Yeah well, thanks for walking me home." She turned to go inside her house but Troy caught her by the arm.
"What's wrong with you?"
"I told you, nothing."
"I told you.. I can't believe that."
"Then that's on you Troy."
He sighed. "Look come by my house later."
"Maybe."
"Just come."
"I said maybe."
Troy let go Sharpay's arm and she went into her house. She opened the door to find the living room like it was the night before. Pillows from the couch on the floor, seat cushions ripped with the stuffing everywhere. Lamps broken.
Sharpay stepped over everything. Once thing's for sure her dad was nowhere to be found.
"Ryan are you here?" There was no answer. "Ryan?" she called again. Before she could say another word, an arm grabbed around her waist and a wet soapy hand covered her mouth.