This is sort of an epilogue, kind of how things end up. I think I'm going to do a sequel, I already have a vague idea of the plot. I'll put a trailer at the end… tell me what you think and if you can… suggest anything. I own none of the songs in this chapter.
A week passed and Ryan got out of the hospital, he actually didn't need a sling for some reason, I guess they over estimated it. It was Friday at just about 7:30 pm. Remember what was supposed to happen then? Final call backs. I looked through the curtains, it was way crowded. Since the break through last year with the whole 'breaking free' thing all the musicals were a big hit.
I didn't go all out for this final audition concerning wardrobe, a simple white knee length boho skirt, a light pink tank top and a white cropped jacket that tied at the front. IT wasn't that this wasn't a big deal (because it was a HUGE deal) but I wanted o focus on my vocals. Everyone already knew I could act, heck, I taught Gabriella how to act, but my new and improved vocals that could rival hers were really what it came down too. I didn't mind getting the supporting lead, but getting the lead would be awesome, just to know that I could make it.
"Are you scared?" Troy asked while watching Chad and Taylor dance to a techno pop beat and occasionally added in their voices. Even though it was supposed to be a song audition, the audience was intrigued enough to hope that they got their roles.
"Um… no, I'm just thinking of what life would be like in a university instead of an art school." Which for me, was one of the scariest things to consider.
Troy squeezed my shoulders, sending shivers down my spine. "It'll be okay, they'll love you." He insisted.
"Yeah, but it's the scouts I'm worried about." I said quietly. A roar of applause came from the audience, Chad and Taylor bowed and ran off stage, next was Ryan and Gabriella, who (no surprise) picked a slow song. What really got me was that it was A Whole New World from Aladdin, she was taking this whole Disney princess thing a little too far, though it was sort of boring, the quality of performance was top notch, scaring me even more.
"The scouts are looking for quality, originality, and something that keeps the audience watching." Troy said. "You have this covered." I looked over at Ryan and Gabriella on stage they were doing stage movements that reminded me of ballet, fragile and meant to look lonely.
"It's just that my whole future is banking on this musical." I said.
"No it's not Shar, you got what? Eighteen leads in school musicals? Do you think that those fancy art colleges would risk not giving you a scholarship?" He asked.
"Eighteen school musicals only to be knocked out of the spotlight by something new and better." I said, watching Gabriella drift to the middle of the stage in a huge, dramatic gesture. I always felt guilty around her because she still didn't know about Troy and me yet, after having a long talk about it we decided that the school wasn't quite ready to hear it yet, they were still getting over the whole break up, some people even started a rumor that they were getting back together, they wand it so much that they let themselves believe it even though we all told them that it was a lie.
"She's not better, only different. And will you quit watching them? You're going to psych yourself out if you keep on watching." He said.
"I am going to look like such a freak tomorrow at school if I mess this thing up." I said. "We only started practicing last week!"
"So did Ryan and Gabriella! And they're doing a pretty good job." Troy reasoned.
"But Gabriella has been singing that song since the stupid movie came out, and Ryan is a fast learner." I said. "I think I'm hyperventilating. Maybe I should just quit."
"No way Shar, you'll be great." He pulled me away from the curtain into the sticky, sweaty back stage area. "Look, I was going to save this for after the performances, but here." He said, handing me a small envelope.
I opened it, inside were two pieces of paper… tickets? "Troy, are these-"
"To the dance? Yeah. I thought that you could use a break from all of this crap, and what better way than to dance to a teacher approved music and drink koolaid mixed with sprite?" He asked.
Usually I would go along with the sarcasm thing but this was different. "This is a big deal Troy. You do know that everyone will know about us after that right?" I asked.
"They'll get over it, but every year at homecoming I wished that you would go with me, and every year at home coming I went alone." He said with a smile.
"What about the year you were with Gabriella?" I asked.
"I told her that I had to go alone, she wasn't too happy about it but she let me go on my own, this dance is completely reserved for you." He said holding up my chin.
I was honestly touched by this. I couldn't put it into words at that moment so I did what any other girl would do. I jumped into his arms and rapped my legs around his waist in a full on super-hug. "I love you Troy Bolton." I whispered into his ear. I know that may have been a little bit sudden after about a week of dating, but I had to say it.
"I love you too." He whispered back. We heard the roar of applause and the sound of people waking up from the nap time that was their song choice. "I think that's out cue, are you ready for this?" He asked.
"Yeah, I think I am." I said, forcing myself out of his arms.
We walked through the stage wings into the heat of the stage lights. I nodded to Kelsi, who pressed play on the stereo. I looked out into the crowd and I flew into stage mode, the adrenalin rush of being on front of people took over and I knew that I was ready. "Ninety miles outside Chicago, can't stop driving I don't know why, so many questions, I need an answer, two years later you're still on my mind" I sang.
"Whatever happened to Amelia Earheart? Who holds the stars up in the sky? Is true love just once in a lifetime?" Troy sang out.
"Did the captain of the Titanic cry?" We sang in a perfect harmony. Troy took my hand in his and we stepped apart, not really choreography but still fun to watch, I decided to leave my tap shoes at home and be judged on pure talent, not on all the frills that I decided to add. "Oh, someday we'll know"
"If love can move a mountain" I sang.
"Someday we'll know" I looked into Troy's eyes as we connected into another flawless harmony. I don't know if anyone was focusing, but his eyes gave away that he was too happy to be singing this.
"Why the sky is blue" He smiled secretly to me.
"Someday we'll know, why I wasn't meant for you..." We sang together, I almost wanted to yell 'yes I am meant for you, they just don't know it yet' but of course I couldn't.
This feeling that I usually forgot was why I loved acting so much, it was like it completed me. We sang on, with more perfect pitches, extra high notes and secretive smiles, sort of making it up as we went along, but still when the song ended, a blast of applause came from the audience, I bowed and walked off stage hand in hand with Troy. From then on, I knew things would be okay.
Okay, it's over. The entire story is over. I'd just like to thank all you guys who read and/or reviewed. Wow… it's so weird having to start a new story, and I can assure you that I will start a new story. I'd like to thank stessa for suggesting the song someday we'll know and for the major support. Ditto everyone else who suggested a song and/or gave me support, I wish I had enough energy to list all of you guys' names. But unfortunately I don't. :-( Just know that I owe a lot to you guys, it was so surprising to see all you guys reading this, I only really expected like twenty reviews for this story at most. But thank you guys sooooo much for everything.
Okay, so I sort of have an idea or a sequel so I'm adding a mini trailer just so you guys can tell me what you think. Okay?
You know the drill. Italics are actions. Bold is the voice commentary or whatever. "And quotes are quotes."
After all the drama
Shows Sharpay and Troy running towards Ryan who is lying motionless in the middle of a field
After the play
Shows Troy, Sharpay, Ryan, Gabriella, Chad, and Taylor holding hands and bowing
Comes the next big thing in their lives.
Shows Sharpay reading a letter outside her house. "Troy! I made it! I made it into Hollywood!"
Shows the gang boarding a plane.
Shows them walking into an empty dorm.
What if something they all hoped to forget…
Shows Sharpay falling backwards.
Shows her in a hospital bed.
Shows a women walking towards Troy and Sharpay, Troy steps on front of Sharpay. "What? Can't a mother visit her own daughter at college anymore?"
Came back at the worst possible moment?
Shows Sharpay Talking to her mom. "Things are finally good for me, you can't just come here now and expect me to be happy to see you."
"I'm your mother, I can do anything I want."
Old flames will be rediscovered.
Shows Gabriella alone in a room with Troy. "I'm sorry things ended the way they did, I just wish I knew if it really would have worked out or not."
Shows Sharpay fighting with Troy. "I know all about her Troy, don't try to pretend like you don't."
"What?"
Old problems will be brought back.
Shows Tina handing Ryan a bottle. "I can't do this… I promised."
"We're the same Ryan, you and me. They just don't understand."
And old secrets will surface.
Shows Troy approaching Sharpay. "I should have told you, I know."
"Then why didn't you!?"
Troy sees Sharpay in tears and walks away.
LovinLife4Ever proudly presents… Atheist of Love 2: Do You Remember?
Okay… just ideas for the sequel… tell me what you think.