Chapter 9

OMG...I am soo sorry it took this long to update..you have no idea how crazy life has been lately..ill let anyone who wants to know what happened in a PM...interesting story though..anyway..on with the story

Disclaimer: I still and always will own nothing..not even the lovely song I'll Be

It was the day after Sharpay had saved Troy from being killed and he walked into the school to everyone staring at him. Ryan and Gabi came running up hand in hand and Troy laughed " Geez, have I been in jail THAT long? I thought that the world would freeze over before you asked Gabi out Ryan." Ryan rolled his eyes " Hah, thats funny..nah..seeing you on the bed strapped down made me realise life is way to short to hold back." Troy nodded " Amen to that, by the way, have you seen Sharpay around?" Both Gabi and Ryan shook their heads " Alright, well if you see her, make sure she's in the auditorium during free period..I want you both there too." Gabi looked at him confused " Alright..but why?" Troy just grinned " You'll see..just trust me...I gotta go find Chad and Taylor." With that he ran off and went to the one place he knew Taylor would be. He walked into the library and saw Taylor and Kelsi sitting together. " Hey you two..I need you both to be in the auditorium at free period..drag Chad and Jason too." Taylor looked up " I'm not even going to ask why..I'll just trust you and see you there." Troy nodded " Great..Kels, I need to talk to you." He dragged her by the arm to a corner of the library and whispered something in her ear.

The classes leading up to free period dragged by for Troy, he spent most of the time staring at the clock. Finally the bell signaling the start of the period rang and he ran to the auditorium and met up with Kelsi. " Are you sure this is going to work? Did everything go well?" he asked pacing. Kelsi stood up " Yes..the flowers are in the back, and everything will be fine, now we have to hurry before the others get here." Meanwhile, on the other side of the school, Jason and Gabi were trying to convince Sharpay to go to the auditorium. " Why should I go anyway? Rehearsals aren't today." Sharpay said walking over to her locker " Well, what's wrong with rehearsing on a day when there is no rehearsal?" Gabi asked catching up with her, Sharpay whirled around " Why? Do you think I need more practise?" Gabi looked horrified and Jason put his hand on her shoulder " No, that's not the reason at all, we just think that the whole school should hear why it is that you got the lead..besides do you have any other plans?" Sharpay shrugged " I guess not, Alright, let's go." they all walked off in the direction of the auditorium.

Once they got there Sharpay swung open the door and her jaw dropped, all along the floor and seats leading to the stage had rose petals. She followed the trail or petals and saw Troy standing on the stage grinning nervously. " Troy, what-?" " Shh, I told you I was going to repay you for saving me, now sit down and enjoy." she sat down and Kelsi started playing the opening notes of a familliar song. Troy took a deep breath, looked Sharpay in the eye and started to sing.

The strands in your eyes that color them wonderful
Stop me and steal my breath
Emeralds from mountains thrust toward the sky
Never revealing their depth

Sharpay smiled, hearing her favourite song, she looked at the gang who seemed just as suprised as her. She looked back at him listening to his amazing voice

Tell me that we belong together
Dress it up with the trappings of love
I'll be captivated
I'll hang from your lips
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above

Just as he was about to sing the chorus he walked over to the piano and Sharpay started lip syncing along with him, her eyes watering at what he was doing

I'll be your crying shoulder
I'll be love suicide
I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life

Rain falls angry on the tin roof
As we lie awake in my bed
You're my survival, you're my living proof
My love is alive not dead
Tell me that we belong together
Dress it up with the trappings of love
I'll be captivated I'll hang from your lips
Instead of the gallows of heartache, that hang from above

Troy got off the stage and started walking towards her, she wasn't hiding the fact that she was crying anymore, the tears were flowing. Even Gabi and Taylor had tears in their eyes.

I'll be your crying shoulder
I'll be love suicide
I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life

I've been dropped out, burned up, fought my way back from the dead
Tuned in, turned on, Remembered the things that you said

I'll be your crying shoulder
I'll be love suicide
I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life

When he finished singing Troy kneeled in front of her and wiped the tears away. " I wanted to do something to show how much I appreciate what you did for me, and how much I love you." He took out a small ring " This ring is my promise that I will always be there to protect you, and I will always be there to save you, just like you saved me. I'll do anything for you, anytime, anything, anywhere. All you have to do is call." He put the ring on her finger and she smiled, leaned down and kissed him. Chad, Gabi and all the gang clapped and cheered. When they pulled apart Sharpay smiled " I love you."

Alright...only one or two more chapters ya'll...and I swear, I'll update soon. Review to show you aint mad at me...love ya'll