I Drove Him Away

Chapter 4: Irritations and Relaxations

Two weeks.

Two incredibly awkward weeks have passed since he was given the still very shocking news.

Everyone knows about it, except for one very special person.

Sharpay.

He didn't have the courage to tell her for the fear of her exploding right then and there for not telling her right away and for the fear of her wanting to never speak with him again. Their relationship was on the rocks. They fought every single minute they were together.

A great example was just yesterday.

"Zeke!" Her one of a kind shriek rang inside his ears.

He sighed and turned to her. They were quietly walking down the hall in what Zeke was hoping was one of their "good" days. "Yes, Sharpay?" He politely asked.

"Were you just looking at that girl?" She demanded as she suddenly stopped walking.

He rolled his eyes. He wasn't even paying attention to where they were going, let alone notice the people passing by them. "What girl?"

"Don't act like some innocent man. I saw you looking – no wait, gawking at that woman."

"I wasn't looking at anyone. I wasn't even paying attention to where we were going." He defended himself as his voice started to rise.

"Stop lying!" She glared as I reciprocated her expression. "Tell me the truth!"

For a second there, Zeke had thought she was asking for the truth he hadn't been able to tell her. "Why would I even look at anyone lustfully when I have someone as wonderful as you?"

Sharpay made an angry sound before walking away from him. He stayed rooted on the floor, trying to swallow everything that just happened.

"I don't know what to do." He whined as he sat down the wooden floor, completely exhausted.

Ryan soon followed him and sat down. They had been playing basketball with Troy, Chad, and Jason for almost an hour now. Ryan was actually quite talented in regards to the sport everybody loved. "Have you tried talking to her?"

"Yes, but that worked extremely well." He sarcastically answered. All Zeke wanted to do was to scream out loud. The pressure and the stress were hurting his mind and his body.

"Maybe you did something to make her all . . . ice princess again." Jason commented as the remaining boys sat down.

Zeke closed his eyes and tried to think if he had done something wrong. He had been nothing but a gentleman for the past two weeks. "No, I'm sure I didn't do anything."

"Maybe you should give her something. Maybe she just feels like you haven't given her attention." Chad mumbled. "Give her chocolates or flowers, or something."

Ryan shook his head right away. "No, if she thought you weren't giving her as much attention as she would've liked, she would've told you right away."

"Sharpay Evans is a very complex woman." Troy laughed. "I'm glad Gabriella's very simple."

Everybody laughed at Troy's statement. It was true. Sharpay was like a puzzle you couldn't solve. Even if you were her brother or boyfriend, you wouldn't know how to solve her.

Zeke heard his cell phone as Just The Girl by The Click Five rang all throughout the gymnasium. He quickly stood up and ran towards his bag. He stumbled a bit before finally reaching the silver phone. He flipped it open and walked out the gym. "Hello?"

"Hey sweetie." Sharpay's sweet voice filled his body with happiness. Something about hearing her voice just made him smile.

"Why hello, pretty girl."

He heard a door slam and footsteps. She must be walking all around her house. "What are you doing?"

"I'm playing basketball with the guys and your brother. I told you that."

"Yeah, I know. But, what I meant was, what are you doing tonight?"

"Nothing. Probably just stay up my room. Why?"

"I was hoping for a visit from my boyfriend later tonight?" He smiled wider as he heard her hopeful voice.

He nodded even though he couldn't be seen by anybody. "Of course. I'll cook."

"No, you've done enough cooking. I'll cook for once."

"But . . ." He trailed off as he remembered the last time she tried to cook. She almost burned down the school's Home Ec. Room.

He heard her soft giggle and quickly relaxed. "I'm just kidding with you. I always love eating what you cook."

"And I love cooking for you."

She giggled even more as he heard him chuckle too. He grinned happily. "I miss this." He admitted.

"I know. I do too."

"I wish we'd stop fighting."

"Yeah, I wish it too. But that's what couples do, they fight and then they make up."

"They make out, no break up, okay?" He nervously asked.

"I said they make up, not make out."

"Just promise me that." He pushed the topic.

"Yes, I promise."

"Good."

"I'll see you tonight?"

"Tonight then."

"Bye."

"I love you." He nervously added just before she hung up.

"I know, Zeke." She answered before closing their conversation.

Zeke rang the bell and fixed his attire. He could hear his girlfriend's flip flops and very loud, Just a minute!

The door suddenly opened, revealing the other Evans. "Hey Zeke." Ryan greeted. He had car keys in hand and was dressed to impress.

Sharpay arrived all of a sudden out of nowhere. "Just go and get your date, Ry!" She ushered him out of the house and invited Zeke inside.

Sharpay's house was large, and when I say large, I mean enormously large. Everything was white and black, which had a very elegant effect. Her parents were rarely home due to the busy jobs they had. Her mother was usually at the country club organizing some events while Sharpay's father travelled all around the country, checking on their hotels and resorts.

Zeke didn't care about the money. His family had the money, not that you could have enough money, but still. He didn't care about her bossy attitude. All he cared about was the woman behind all the layers. He cared about the loving woman he started to see.

They walked towards the kitchen as Zeke started to work. "What do you want to eat?"

"Anything." She shrugged as she went into one of the cupboards and got an energy bar.

He quickly grabbed the bar away and clicked his tongue disapprovingly. "Don't spoil your appetite, Sharpay."

"But – "

"No buts, that's it." He smiled cheekily before preparing to cook another wonderful meal.

"Zeke . . ." She whined and walked towards him.

He made the mistake of looking at her. He carefully watched as her hips swayed slowly towards him, her smile turning into the sexy smirk he loved so much. He gulped nervously. "Yes?"

"Maybe I can change your mind." She raised her eyebrows suggestively. She wrapped one arm around his waist and one on his neck.

"No – Nope." He stuttered.

"Are you sure?" She breathed as tip toed to reach his lips. Her lips were so close that one movement would make their lips touch.

He couldn't take it anymore. He leaned in and hungrily kissed her lips. His arms slowly made their way to her waist as she moved her body closer. After several seconds, they finally stopped and breathed.

"Maybe . . . maybe you can spoil your appetite." He breathed deeply.

She shrugged and walked towards the counter chair. "I'm not that hungry anymore."

He smiled widely and began to concentrate on cooking their dinner.