AN:
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Chapter 3: The Show
The week running up to the Talent show flew by and before Gabriella knew it, it was the morning of the show, and she was petrified. She did not allow Taylor or Kelsi hear the song before the night and she didn't know if it sounded good or not. All that matters is what Troy thinks she kept saying. But what if he didn't like it? What if it freaked him out and he didn't what to be friends with her anymore? Gabi was not scared of the hundreds of students that would be watching thought; she was scared of what Troy thought.
Sharpay on the other hand, could not be more confident. She made a big show of signing her name up on the board and has had many rehearsals with the dancers and musicians. She tried to get Troy to be in it, but he said that he would only sing with Gabriella. That would all change soon she thought.
Every time Gabi was with Troy, Sharpay was there with them. She also called Gabriella 'Brie' or 'sweetie' which she knew sickened her, but didn't have the heart to point out. Gabi was almost at breaking point, and Sharpay knew it. All that Sharpay had to do was make Gabi's Talent Show performance a disaster.
'Ryan, how can I ruin Montez's performance? All I know is that she is playing her guitar.' Sharpay said as they were walking to the dressing rooms for the Talent Show.
'You haven't already sorted that out?' Ryan questioned.
'No. I wanted you to help me. What would make Gabriella break? All I know is that she can not sing without some sort of support.'
'You mean she can't sing on her own? Without accompaniment?'
'Yes. YES! Without her guitar. I will loosen all of her strings! She can't sing if they were all out can't she?! Oh Ryan you are BRILLIANT!' She kissed him on the cheek happily and ran to the dressing room, making sure she didn't fall over in her heels.
Ryan stood still wondering what he had just done. Chad cam up behind him and slammed him into the lockers along the side of the corridor. 'WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO HER?! WHAT HAS SHE EVER DONE TO YOU?' Chad shouted in rage as he continued slamming Ryan against the lockers.
Ryan got out of his grasp and said, 'Nothing! I have nothing to do with what Shar is doing!'
Chad didn't listen to anymore and just sprinted in the direction of the dressing rooms to try to stop Sharpay from destroying Gabriella.
'Now ladies and gentlemen, we give you Sharpay Evans with 'He Said She Said'!' the presenter announced and the crowd cheered loudly especially Troy as she walked on stage wearing hot pants and a tight top. The dancers followed her and they all got in position as the music started to play.
Ahhh
Boy walkin' the spot he so fresh and (uh huh)
He got what he needs impressin' (uh huh)
Just look at the way that he dressin' (uh huh)
Ain't no question chicks like oh
Girl walk in the spot she stop traffic (uh huh)
She blowin' your mind with her asset (uh uh)
So Jessica Alba fantastic
Instant classic boys like oh
Sharpay looked at Troy and winked as she started the chorus.
Baby I can see us movin' like that (like that)
Baby I can see us dancin' like that (like that)
Baby I can see us chillin' like that (like that)
We don't need no more that he said, she said
Baby I can see us movin' like that (like that)
Baby I can see us dancin' like that (like that)
Baby I can see us chillin' like that (like that)
We don't need another he said, she said
He said girl you winning
She said boy where you been at (where you been)
Stop talkin' lets get with it
Just like that they
He said your amazing
She said then why you waiting
No more deliberating
Wat'cha doin' lets get moving
Just like that they
Uh
Boy acting as if there's no pressure
He'd do anything to get with her
He say anything to convince her
Money spent to diamonds sent her
Girl playing it cool but she's ready
She loving the fact she's gifted
Everything that he do she gets lifted
Feels so wicked loving like oh
Baby I can see us movin' like that (like that)
Baby I can see us dancin' like that (like that)
Baby I can see us kissin' like that (like that)
We don't need no more that he said, she said
Baby I can see us movin like that (like that)
Baby I can see us touchin' like that (like that)
Baby I can see us kissin' like that (like that)
He said girl you winning
She said boy where you been at (where you been)
Stop talkin' lets get with it
Just like that they
He said your amazing
She said then why you waiting
No more deliberating
Wat'cha doin' lets get to movin'
Just like that they
One day with you
Boy just one day with you
All the things we can do
Everyday I think of
one day with you
No one else but us two
All our dreams would come true
If we just get together! (yeah yeah yeah)
Baby I can see us movin' like that (like that)
Baby I can see us dancin' like that (like that)
Baby I can see us kissin' like that (like that)
We don't need no more that he said, she said
Baby I can see us movin' like that (like that)
Baby I can see us touchin' like that (like that)
Baby I can see us kissin' like that (like that)
We don't need no more that he said, she said
Uh What You Waiting for
He said girl you winning
She said boy where you been at (where you been)
Stop talkin' lets get with it
Just like that they
He said your amazing
She said then why you waiting
No more deliberating
Wat'cha doin' lets get to movin'
Just like that they
Give it to me baby!
You're gonna like it (uh)
You're gonna want it (uh)
You're gonna like it (uh)
We don't need no more that he said she said
You're gonna like it (yeah)
You're gonna want it (you're gonna want it)
You're gonna like it (yeah yeah)
We don't need no more that he said she said
She finished dancing and smiled confidently, waiting for the crowd to start their applause, and sure enough they went wild. She bowed then ran off the stage. She saw Ryan and hugged him. 'RYAN! I can't believe I got a cheer out of them! They are being so harsh!' She looked over at Gabriella and saw that she had gone paler than she already was. She checked that the guitar in her hand was still discreetly tampered then smiled at Gabriella and walked off to cool off.
It only matters what Troy thinks Gabi told herself again and again as she waited to get called onto stage. Taylor ran up to Gabriella and hugged her while saying 'Brie you look gorgeous! Troy is stupid to not be with you already! Good luck!' then walked out back to the front to watch her perform.
Chad meanwhile was trying to find a guitar to replace with Gabriella's but was not having any luck. He was not allowed backstage for an unknown reason so he couldn't tell Gabi. He suddenly screamed then punched his fists into the air as he gave up. I'm sorry Brie he thought as he walked sadly back to the hall to watch Gabriella's heart break.
'Everybody give a hand to Gabriella Montez! She will sing a song that she has written herself!'
The audience applauded as Gabi walked out with her guitar smiling shyly. Troy gawped at how stunning she looked. She was wearing a long black dress with a slit up the side which went all the way to her knee. Her hair was loose, with her big curls falling down past her shoulders. Taylor, sitting next to him, smiled at his reaction. Gabi sat down on the chair next to the microphone and started to play. The strings flew off the pegs. She looked at the strings flying everywhere in shock. Oh my god she was screaming in her head. Oh my god. OH MY GOD! Sharpay watched her pleased as Gabriella was slowly beginning to crack. She stood up, ready to fly off the stage when Ryan ran onto stage with a brand new guitar. Sharpay glared at him as Ryan told Gabi to relax and start again, without looking away from his sister. The crowd cheered as Ryan walked off the stage, giving them a slight wave. Gabi smiled, relieved, and started to play.
Drew looks at me, I fake a smile so he won't see
That I want and I'm needing everything that we should be
I'll bet she's beautiful, that girl he talks about
And she's got everything that I have to live without
Drew talks to me, I laugh cause it's so damn funny
That I can't even see anyone when he's with me
He says he's so in love, he's finally got it right,
I wonder if he knows he's all I think about at night
Gabriella looked towards Troy, Taylor and Chad. Taylor and Chad were smiling at her, Taylor with tears in her eyes. Troy was looking at her completely besotted.
He's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star
He's the song in the car I keep singing, don't know why I do
Drew walks by me, can he tell that I can't breathe?
And there he goes, so perfectly,
The kind of flawless I wish I could be
She'd better hold him tight, give him all her love
Look in those beautiful eyes and know she's lucky cause
He's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star
He's the song in the car I keep singing, don't know why I do
Troy watched Gabi as she played the instrumental. Who was she singing about? Was it him? Andrew is his middle name after all. How can she like me? We are best friends. We are completely different. But, does it matter if we are different and best friends? Troy carried on watching her, trying to make sense of everything.
So I drive home alone, as I turn out the light
I'll put his picture down and maybe
Get some sleep tonight
He's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only one who's got enough of me to break my heart
He's the song in the car I keep singing, don't know why I do
He's the time taken up, but there's never enough
And he's all that I need to fall into..
Gabi looked straight into Troy's eyes to make sure she he knew it was about him.
Drew looks at me, I fake a smile so he won't see
The audience stayed silent for a second, amazed by her song, then cheered and whistled and stood up for her as she walked off. She walked past Sharpay with a grin on her face while Sharpay stared at her open mouthed.
AN: What did you think? please review! This is my first fanfic, and I'm not sure if this is good enough to continue with.
Thanks!
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