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Chapter 11: Figures
DETENTION
Gabby, Troy, Jason, and Ty all sat in Mrs. Zeiner's classroom waiting for detention to be over. Gabby and Troy kept sharing knowing glances, while Ty kept trying to egg Jason on with his smirks.
"Only and hour left." Gabby thought to herself as she looked at the clock for the millionth time, "Aunt Julie is going to kill me when she finds out why I wasn't working today." Troy sent a wink Gabby's way, which made her shiver all the way down to her toes, he noticed this and smirked, while she just smiled.
THE JEWELRY STORE
When the gang got back from Orlando, Julie had informed them that only a couple of them could in hang in the story while Gabby worked because they took up space and were distracting. Well, since Gabby was in detention, Sharpay and Ryan were trying to replace her without her aunt knowing where she was. Julie was not a nice person on a regular basis and with the trial the following day, she really was on the edge.
"Ryan, Sharpay?" Gabby's Uncle Jimmy came into the store.
"Yes Mr. Green?" The twin's chorused
"Where, pray tell, is Gabs?" He asked them
Ryan and Sharpay looked at each other for a moment, before mentally agreeing that he was trustworthy, "Detention." They answered simultaneously.
"Figures. Let's not tell Julie, Jim, or Mary Jane." The twins nodded their agreement and went back to work.
BASKETBALL PRACTICE
On the basketball court outside of the hotel, Jack Bolton was having a quick practice with his star players, or what was left of them.
"Where are Troy and Jason?" he asked, only semi angry for some reason.
Zeke and Chad remained silent for a moment before quietly answering, "detention".
Jack nodded his understanding, "figures" he mumbled, "Why don't you two have a nice one-on-one game then." He suggested in an eerily calm voice before tossing the ball to Chad and going to sit with Taylor, Kelsi, and Martha on the benches. The guys nodded and began their game.
"Kelsi," Jack began.
"Yes Mr. Bolton?" The sweet brunette answered him, turning away from her conversation with Taylor and Martha.
"Why is Jason in detention?" Jack asked
"Umm, well, he sort of punched someone…" Kelsi hesitated
"Kelsi, you can't sort of punch someone, he either did or he didn't. Which is ?"
"He did!" she sighed, "But it was to defend me, this jerk Ty, he grabbed my butt and he's been hitting on me since I got here and Jason was really mad because that's disrespectful. He and Ty both got detention." She explained in a rapid fire voice.
"It's okay Kels, just take a breath before you answer my next question." Jack advised. Kelsi nodded her understanding and Jack continued, "Why is Troy in detention?"
Kelsi hesitated, this wasn't as good of reason as to why Jason was in detention. "Well, umm" she stuttered
"Kelsi Michelle Neilson, why is my son in detention?" Jack asked in a stronger voice.
"He and Gabby were showing public displays of affection and Mrs. Zeiner got mad and threw them in detention." Kelsi finally admitted.
"Oh, I thought it was actually something bad. Well, they better get used to not being able to be like that what with Darbus around." Jack laughed as Kelsi sighed a sigh of relief.
DETENTION
Jason was trying to do some of his Spanish homework when a paper ball landed on his desk. He sighed, figuring it was from either Troy or Briella. His face clouded when he saw that it was from Ty.
"Kelsi's mine." Was all it said. Jason smirked, got up and resolutely put it in the trash can.
The smirk on Ty's face instantly vanished, he glanced at Troy and Gabby to see that they were on Jason's side by the looks on their faces, "figures" he thought to himself.
THE JEWELERY STORE
Julie waltzed into the front of the store to find Ryan and Sharpay behind the counter. Sharpay was helping an elderly lady, Mrs. Buford, while Ryan was aiding an older gentleman, Mr. Baron. Julie angrily marched behind the counter.
"Excuse us." She apologized to Mrs. Buford.
"Yes Mrs. Green?" Sharpay responded in a fake sweet voice.
"What exactly are you doing?" Julie demanded extremely perturbed.
"Well, I'm just helping out. Same with Ryan. Boo needed it today." Sharpay explained, at least she hadn't lied yet.
"And why would Gabriella need help today?" Julie asked
"Because I sent her on an errand." Jim Green came into the store at that point and covered for his favorite teenager in the world that just happened to be his niece. "Sharpay and Ryan are just covering for her until she gets back." He explained
"That's exactly it." Sharpay confirmed Jim's story.
"Fine." With that Julie stormed into the back of the store, as Ryan, Sharpay, and Jim sighed in relief.
About 30 minutes later the detention let out and the group of teens met up in Jack and Lucy Bolton's hotel room for a quick meeting. "Everything is going to run smoothly. I promise." Jack assured a very nervous Gabby.
"Hey at least we don't have to go to school tomorrow." Martha cheered, trying to look at the bright side of the tense situation.
"And before we know it we'll be back at East High!" Kelsi got up, and to the amusement of everyone else did a happy dance.
"With Darbus." Taylor commented
"You know I never thought I'd say this," Chad shivered, "but I miss her." Everyone laughed and agreed, it would be nice to see her again.
"Okay, let's get some sleep kids, we've got an early morning tomorrow." Lucy said with a smile as the teens filed off to their hotel rooms.
"And you get to come with me." Troy said as he scooped Gabriella up bridal style to carry to his and Chad's room, where she'd be staying during the trial.
"Figures." Gabby laughed
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