Like I said, if I don't say anything, I don't own anything in the chapter. This chapter is really nothing of significance, but it's only to keep you guys occupied because I won't be able to get on often for the next two weeks. Just check for updates on the weekend!

With much love,
Kat

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CHAPTER FOURTEEN

After Sharpay had finished taking her measurements, Gabriella stepped down.

"Sharpay, are you going to handle everything?"

"Yeah," she answered, now fitting the suit Taylor was wearing, "why?"

"Well, I was hoping that you could just deal with the music and designs. I wanted to plan everything else."

"Ow!" Taylor shouted, "Sharpay, watch what you're doing! You just pricked me with the pin!"

"I'm sorry Tay," Sharpay said, "Gabriella, what do you mean? I've always planned the weddings of my friends." She continued fitting Taylor's pant's leg.

"But I've always dreamed of my fairytale wedding. The cascading white curtains, the archway of flowers, Troy walking down the aisle in a black tux, the-"

"Wait-wait-wait!" Taylor shouted, "You've always thought that you were going to marry Troy, even when you were young?"

Blushing madly, Gabriella explained. "It's a little weird, but when I was younger I would always dream of my wedding. Starring of to space, I would think about it, especially when my neighbor had hers. It was always what I explained it to be. Cascading white curtains, and archway of flowers, my wedding gown, and my Prince Charming in a black tux. Oddly enough, I would always picture him with shaggy brown hair and blue eyes and named him Troy."

"Aww... It's like destiny. It's so cute!" Taylor said, looking like she wanted to hop up and down on the spot. "You and Troy are so meant to be."

"Yeah, sure!" Sharpay said a little less cheerful than Taylor, "Okay now you're done Tay. I'll fix it up in the back room. It'll only take about half an hour. Take a look around the store. Anything you want, you'll get a discount."

Disappearing behind the curtains of the back room, tears could be seen appearing in Sharpay's eyes.

"I wonder why Sharpay's a little sad. She didn't seem as happy as you when I told you about my childhood dreams," Gabriella said, a little depressed.

"Maybe that's because she's the only one not paired up with somebody. I mean, you've got Troy; Ryan's got Racheal; Trevor's got Christine; and I've got Chad. She hasn't seem to find the love of her life, yet. You know, the Prince Charming to sweep her off her feet."

Finding the blue dress she was admiring earlier, Gabriella took it off the rack. "Now I feel sorry for Sharpay. Maybe we should go talk to her."

Browsing through the assortment of clothes, Taylor pulled out a knee-length purple dress. "Why? And what would we say?"

"I dunno. Maybe just try to cheer her up. I can't stand to see anybody sad."

"Maybe..." her cell phone suddenly went off, "Hello?"

Seeing that Taylor would be preoccupied, Gabriella walked to the back room, dress in hand. "Sharpay? Are you okay?"

"What?" she turned around, tears running down her cheeks, "Oh, it's you Gabi. I wished you didn't see me in my hour of weakness."

Taking a seat next to her sobbing friend, Gabriella laid a consoling hand on her shoulder. "Sharpay, what's wrong? Was it something I said?"

"No-" she answered through her sobs, "Actually, kinda. When you were talking about how you always pictured your wedding with your Prince Charming, I realized that everyone had found theirs but me."

"Oh, Shar..." Gabriella pulled her wrecked friend into a hug. "I believe that everyone has the right someone out there. It's probably taking a little time to find yours."

"But Gabi, what if I never find mine? I'll be alone while everyone else is happy!" she let out another wave of tears.

"Sharpay, don't ever think that. Everyone has a soul mate. You'll find yours someday. I know it. I mean, what is there not to like about you? You're a beautiful actress, you have an amazing sense in fashion, and you're an overall good person."

"Thanks Gabi," Sharpay wiped away a few remaining tears, "You always know what to say to cheer someone up."

"That's what I'm here for," Gabriella smiled, seeing the grin on her friend's face, "Well, you're an overall nice person after they pass the initial rudeness," Sharpay's face turned to shock, "Don't think I forgot about what you and Racheal did."

"But Gabi, that was so long ago. Don't tell me you still hold a grudge against that. And that was when I loved Troy, which I don't anymore."

"I know; I'm just teasing Shar, calm down. I'll let you go back to your work," Gabriella said, getting up.

"Wait, Gabi, that dress!"

"Oh," she stopped, holding the dress up, "This? I was only lookin'."

"I designed that dress," Sharpay replied, continuing her work, "You were kinda my inspiration for that one."

"Really? Oh Sharpay, that's so great!"

"Well, you're just an inspirational person, Gabi. No wonder Troy picked you."

Walking over to her friend, Gabriella gave her another bear hug. "Sharpay, I'm so glad that you picked me to be your inspiration."

"Hey guys," Taylor said, poking her head into the back room, "Shar, are you done yet?"

"Actually, yes," she held up her work, "Yes, I am!"

"Great, we can go out to dinner, on me."

"Hold on," Gabriella said, "Sharpay, I would love to buy this dress. It's an amazing piece of art!"

"Really Gabi?"

"Yeah, so let's go do that first and then go to dinner."

"Alright, let's go!"

After Gabriella paid for the dress that Sharpay designed, they left the store and continued on their Girls Night Out.