Destiny's Written Path
A/N- and now for you impatient readers- and hopefully reviewers- I give you… drum roll please (drum starts drumming)… the… nnnnneeeeeeeexxxxxxxxttttttttt… CHAPTER! (Fireworks go off and confetti and balloons fall out of nowhere from the sky).
Disclaimer- I don't own HSM and never will… I feel tears coming on… DON'T LOOK AT ME! (Runs to a corner and sobs)
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Gabriella slowly walked down the stairs and into the kitchen. She oh-so girlishly scratched her butt as she sat down at one of the bar stools at the island. She was wearing a cute green baby doll dress and brown leggings. On her feet were brown leather ballerina flats with green bows on them. Her hair was pulled back with a green multi headband. She then let out a big yawn.
"Still sleepy?" Destiny giggled. She was wearing a casual pink Hello Kitty t-shirt and black cargo pants. She also wore pink converse shoes. Her hair was down with a few clips keeping her bangs out of her eyes. Gabriella jumped a little in her seat.
"Ah, Dez, you scared me! … Where's Mom?" she asked as she looked around. Destiny smiled and set a plate of double chocolate chip pancakes in front of her then herself.
"She had to go to work early. She told me to tell you that she says 'have a great day at school' and that she loves you. Now eat your pancakes; I also made my famous iced hot chocolate." She ordered her lightly. Gabriella smiled and started digging in. She sighed in content.
"Mmm, this is so good! You cook as well as Zeke!" Gabriella sighed. Destiny gave her a confused look as she started digging in herself.
"Zeke… who's Zeke?" she questioned.
"Oh, he's this basketball player at our school who loves to cook." Gabriella answered. The teakettle started whistling, and Destiny turned off the oven and put the hot chocolate powder into two cups. She then poured the hot water into the cups and then did something with it like they do with iced coffee (don't try it at home cause I just came up with it.). She handed a cup to Gabriella.
"A basketball player who likes to back… that's awesome!" Destiny exclaimed.
"Yea he's such a sweet-heart." She took a sip off Destiny's concoction, "Wow! This is so delicious! You're so amazing, Dez!" she cried happily. Destiny blushed and took a sip of her own cup.
The two finished their breakfast and, since they were early, they walked to school.
---------- At school---------
Once they got to school they were earlier then most of the students. Suddenly Destiny froze and just stood there staring at the huge school. Gabriella looked back at her and rolled her eyes. She took a hold of her shirtsleeve and started dragging her in to East High.
"You'll be fine, Dez! Since there isn't that many students here and since we're early, I'll give you the tour!" Gabriella suggested. Destiny nodded mutedly and was dragged away.
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After showing her the cafeteria and other special classrooms, the two cousins found themselves at the auditorium. There was a peaceful tune flowing out from behind the closed doors and Destiny thought she heard a guy and girl singing inside.
"Ah, must be Ryan and Sharpay Evens. They usually practice singing and dancing in the auditorium for upcoming plays. Everyone calls Sharpay the Ice Queen, since she really is cold hearted. I'm not sure about Ryan since he doesn't speak as much to people, but he follows her everywhere." Gabriella informed her. Destiny nodded her head as if she got it.
Gabriella then took hold of Destiny's arm and started dragging her away, but not quick enough to her a shriek and a crash from inside the auditorium. Soon following the crash came an ear piercing "RYAN!" Destiny flinched as the two walked away.
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Finally the tour ended with the gym. Gabriella opened the door and let the sound of basketballs dribbling and sneakers screeching on the wooden floor flood to Destiny's ears. Gabriella then beckoned her in through the doors and Destiny obeyed.
As the two walked in they saw the Wildcats practicing their skills. Destiny smiled and quickly walked to the bleachers to watch. Gabriella then started pointing out her friends from the team.
"There's Zeke, the one I was telling you about!" she exclaimed pointing to a tall dark-skinned boy who, presently, had the ball. Destiny smiled and nodded in approval. She whistled,
"Ooo, he's cute!" Destiny cooed. Gabriella giggled and turned to another player.
"Oh, there's Jason! Warning he's a little… slow." She explained, pointing to a boy with brown hair and nice tanned skin. Destiny giggled.
"There's Chad… he's really stubborn and has a slight temper. He's slow, too, just so you know! Oh he's also my best friend's boyfriend so hands off." She said sternly. Destiny held her hands up in defense,
"Hey, hey. I'm not looking for a boyfriend, okay." She retorted.
"Okay, so you know Troy and that's pretty much it! Once they're finished… and showered… I'll introduce you!" Gabriella exclaimed happily. Destiny laughed and joined her in watching them practice.
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Finally the boys were finished and went to the bleachers for their bottles of water. Gabriella couldn't hold her excitement and raced down the bleachers and to her friends. Destiny slowly got up and hesitantly followed.
"Hey guys! You're looking good out there!" Gabriella called to them. The four teammates looked up at her and smiled. Troy's was the biggest one, though.
"Hey Gabi. You usually don't come here this early. Why the change in heart?" Chad asked her. Gabriella turned to Destiny who was shyly hiding behind her (She's a little bit shorter then Gabi). Gabriella pushed Destiny in front of her,
"I was showing my cousin around. Guys this is Destiny, Dez these are my friends Zeke, Jason, Chad, and you already know Troy." Gabriella introduced them. Destiny gave them a weak smile and wave. Zeke came up to her first and held out a hand.
"Hi, it's nice to meet you Destiny. Would you like to try some of my cookies I just made? They're delicious!" He asked her politely. Destiny smiled shyly and took his hand.
"It really is nice to meet you, Zeke. And yea I would love to try some of your cookies!" she answered. Zeke smiled and started off to the changing room.
"Great! I'll go take a shower and get you some!" He called over his shoulder. Destiny blushed. Suddenly Shad and troy put their arms around Destiny's shoulders a mischievous grin on their faces.
"Awwww! Looks like someone has a crush!" Chad said in a baby voice. Destiny's blush deepened.
"N-no I don't." Destiny stuttered.
"Aw don't deny it, kid. It's written all over your face." Troy joined in. Destiny gave both of them a hard glare.
"No I don't, and let me be frank, you two seriously need to take a shower. You two reek!" She exclaimed as she moved her hand over her nose. Chad and troy immediately took their arms off her and pretended to be afraid of her.
"Whoa, if looks could kill! She must be related to Sharpay by the look of that glare!" Chad teased her. She aimed a powerful punch at his arm
"OW! That hurt!" he cried. Destiny smirked at him and turned to Troy.
"Wanna tease me next?" She dared him. Troy stayed silent and shook his head ferverently. She let out a satisfied humph as Gabriella burst out laughing.
"… Who has a crush?" Jason asked suddenly. Everyone stared blankly at him. Suddenly Gabriella and Destiny started doubling over with laughter. Troy sighed and but a sympathetic hand on his shoulder.
"It's okay dude… it's okay." Troy told him sullenly. Jason gave him a confused look.
"What? I just want to who has a crush on who!" he exclaimed innocently. The girls were already on the floor rolling around laughing their heads off. Chad walked up to the poor boy and – like Troy- patted him on the shoulder.
"Just… drop it, okay, dude." Chad told him firmly.
"Now c'mon, lets not have the pretty ladies die from our "stench"." Troy teased as he used air quotes. The three boys laughed and walked to the guy's changing rooms. The two girls calmed down and stared after them.
"This is gonna be one heckuva school year for me; I can feel it! Anyways I'm gonna go to the principle's office to get my timestable. So I'll see you later, Brie!" Destiny called to her cousin, as she walked towards the gym doors.
"Okay, just don't get lost!" Gabriella called back. Destiny turned around and stuck her tongue out at her. With that she vanished.
--------- Homeroom, with Ryan----------
In homeroom, kids were talking loudly about stuff and were just slaking off since the teacher, Ms. Darbus, wasn't there to glare at them until they calmed down. Everyone was happily in a conversation with his or her friends… well almost everyone.
Ryan Evens was pretending to listen to Sharpay as she went on and on about plays, clothes, and other stuff that really didn't spark his interest. He just simply tuned her out and doodled on his piece of paper. He was wearing his usual attire of a pink button-up shirt, black dress pants, pink hat, and black dress shoes. He usually would listen to his twin, but today was different. He felt like he needed something new in his life, since he practically did the same thing over and over again. But luckily for him that was about to change.
Bored of doodling he looked up just to space out when something caught his eye. A girl he hadn't seen before came in through the door and glanced around the room. She had beautiful long honey brown hair and beautiful green/hazel eyes that could make a guy- vulnerable enough- drown in them. She was wearing a casual pink hello kitty tee shirt and black cargo pants. She also wore pink converses.
As she was glancing around the room their eyes connected and they just stared at each other as if in a trance. Ryan was taken out of his trance as Sharpay yelled in his ear.
"RYAN, are you listening to me?" she demanded. He glanced at her quickly and looked back at the new girl only to see her coming his way.
"Yea…yea I am." He muttered as the girl started to pass him only to stop and look at the doodle he had drawn.
"Nice drawing." She stated simply to him and then walked to the back of the room and next to Gabriella. Ryan stared blankly at his drawing and blinked a few times at it. Subconsciously he had drawn a girl and a guy holding hands and laughing. Ryan smiled and turned around in his seat to look at the girl. Again the two locked eyes and she gave him a warm smile and mouthed "hi". He smiled back and gave her a smile wave. He turned back around and subconsciously smiled. He then neatly folded the picture and placed it in his shoulder bag that was beside him.
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After getting her timestable she walked briskly to her new homeroom. As she got closer, the noise inside got louder and louder. Once she reached the room she stood awkwardly in front of it and tried to build up her confidence. She inhaled deeply and then exhaled slowly; she was ready. She opened the door and bravely walked in.
She stood in the front of the room and glanced around to se who was in the room that she knew. All her new friends were there, talking furiously to each other. Yet there was one boy who sparked her interest. He was staring at her with beautiful bluish gray eyes. He also had amazing platinum blond hair. His attire was different then the other boys in the class. He had on a pink button-up shirt, black dress pants, a matching pink hat, and black dress shoes.
She felt like she could just stare at him for hours until the blonde girl beside him made him look away. Destiny looked down the row behind him and found Gabriella there motioning for her to sit beside her. Destiny smiled and started down the row, and almost passed by the boy when the drawing in front of him caught her eye.
It was of a girl and a boy holding hands and laughing together. She smiled and looked him in the eyes again.
"Nice drawing." She stated and walked to the desk beside her cousin. Gabriella immediately turned to her.
"What was that between you and Ryan, that I just saw?" she smirked. Destiny stared at him as he turned around to look at her. Destiny smiled and mouthed hi, and in return he smiled waved and turned back around in his seat.
"I have no clue… but I think I liked it." Destiny answered simply as she watched Ryan put the folded picture in his bag beside him. Man I'm gonna have a great year, she thought.
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A/N- there's the next chapter! Their first meeting and they don't even know each other's names (well Destiny knows his name, just not his last), amazing isn't it? They'll officially meet in the next chapter so don't worry! Review people! I'm in need of some! I'M BEGGING YOU! … I have cookies?