Author's Note: Here's chapter ten! Enjoy!

Chapter Ten: So, You Think You Can Dance?

"I can't do this!"

"Sure, you can!"

"I can't!"

Chad watched as Taylor tried to coax a scared Haylie, and he almost had to smile.

The two weeks of hard labor were finally going to pay off, and Chad was excited to be on the team again, even if it ment risking Troy's dad finding out.

Ryan just came back from watching the couple before he and Haylie were about to go on.

"Ready, Haylie?" he asked, holding out his hand, but Haylie didn't take it because she was too scared to move.

Ryan frowned, and waved a hand in her face.

"Haylie?" he asked.

"I can't do this!" she protested.

Chad walked over to them, sporting a frown just like Ryan was.

"Haylie, chill, okay? You danced and sang at school...what's the difference?" he asked the scared blonde.

"They might laugh if I make a mistake--"

"You'll have Ryan at your side, remember? And if you make a mistake, you and Ryan will have a very high score, I know it." Chad commented, making Haylie smile abit as she took Ryan's hand, and made their way towards the stage.

Taylor sighed as she joined Chad.

"Well, you did a good job! I didn't think I'd able to coax her out of her fear!"

Chad joked, "Do I sense abit of jealousy?"

Taylor smiled.

"Of course not!"

"I bet you are, and your not telling me." Chad pressed, leaning in close to her so their faces were almost touching.

"Aw, look at that, Demtiri! One of the famous lovebirds!"

Chad and Taylor instantly broke apart to see Sharpay and Demtiri standing there.

"What do you guys want?" Chad asked.

"We just want to wish you good luck!" Sharpay responded.

Chad narrowed his eyes at them, but even then he realized this was a competion. Just like all the musicals and talent shows that were held at the Lava Springs, he knew Sharpay was up to no good: for Chad and Taylor, and Ryan and Haylie.

"And now, on stage next: Haylie Anderson and Ryan Evans!"

Taylor grabbed Chad's hand, and smiled.

"Come on! I want to watch Haylie and Ryan!"

As Chad watched them, Chad realized they were dancing to You Got It, the song they were dancing to on the first day of practice. Once they were done, everyone began clapping, including Chad and Taylor.

"Let's give it up for Haylie and Ryan!" the hostess, whose name was Alicia Addams, replied.

Everyone again then clapped, and Haylie and Ryan went backstage, looking pretty happy, but tired as well.

"You guys did great!" Taylor replied.

Chad smiled, and looked at them.

"Are we going to look like that when we peform?" Chad asked, and Taylor glared at him. Chad gave her a smile.

"What? I just wanted to know!" Chad replied, while Haylie laughed.

"Up next: Chad Danforth and Taylor McKessie!"

Chad looked at Taylor, and smiled at her.

"I guess it's our turn, huh?"

Taylor gave him a smile, and said,

"Yeah, I guess so."