Well here is chapter 5. I hope you enjoy it. :) let me know what you think!!

Normal POV

Troy got home and went straight to his room, after kissing his mom hello and telling her that he had a decent day at school, leaving out all things regarding new students.

He plopped down on his bed with a dejected sigh. Taking out his phone he skimmed through his messages.

Chad:

What's up Bolten?

Troy grinned a little. And responded

Troy:

Nothing, waiting on Ryan to text me.

Troy hit send them face-palmed and quickly composed another message.

Troy:

I'm going to ask him to tutor me in math...

He amended before checking again to see if he has a message from the blonde.

Troy's POV

'Why in the world did I think of Ryan?? And WHY did I mention to Chad I was waiting on a text from aforementioned blonde?!' I thought to myself 'And when did my inner voice use such words as 'aforementioned' I questioned myself shaking my head.

'All of this is giving me a headache, bottom line I'm acting like a freaking girl' I sighed. Tossing my phone on the bed I decided to get started on some homework to distract myself from being so impatient.

'You miss him' my inner voice chided. 'Why are you working against me?? You're MY inner voice' I pouted. Then shook my head at how ridiculous this inner conversation was.

I sat down and started on History homework, staying as far away from math as I possibly could.

Ryan's POV

'Breath' I told myself over and over but my lungs just were NOT cooperating. I looked over at Sharpay, who was already looking at me with worry.

"Stay calm and play the part he will be gone in a few days" she whispered quietly to me. I nodded my head slowly, forcing air into my lungs. I stand up straight and walk into the kitchen behind my sister.

"Hello my babies!" My mom chirped. I let a calm smile slip onto my face, trying to will my mind to slow down and calm down. "Hello mother" I say smiling "Hello Father" trying my hardest to keep my voice level and never letting the smile slip from my face.

"Did you have a good trip?" I asked as he leveled me with a stare, as if trying to figure me out. "I did, thank you for asking. Did you have a good first day at your new school?" He asked smoothly. Sighing internally I just nodded "Yes, father, I did. It's a very nice school."

I respond I reach up unconsciously and rub my arm where a scar and bruising has long since healed since the last time he was home. "If it's alright I need to go upstairs and start my homework" I ask. He rakes another look over me and nodded slowly "Okay, that's fine. Dinner is at 7".

A sigh relief in my head "Yes sir." I give my Mom a pec on the cheek, the walk slowly, and calmly out of the kitchen. 'Just make it to your room, and it'll be okay' I say to myself as I ascend the stairs and finally make it to my room.

I shut the door with my back pressed against the cold wood, I slide down into a sitting position, still mentally telling myself to breath and letting the tears flow freely down my face.

I let out a breath that I had been holding since I walked in the door. 'He will NOT get to me this time' I told myself sternly, as I caught my breath and wiped my tears furiously.

'Not this time' I repeated. Sighing, I really do have homework to do...but I'll check my phone really quick.

'No new Messages' popped up on the screen. Sighing. 'Oh yeah! He told ME to Message him' I mentally face-palmed.

I stared at my phone like it had offended me, which it had because well it didn't compose the message for me. I hugged and pouted slightly, throwing myself on my bed.

I looked at the phone again and worried my bottom lip with my teeth. I typed and erased messages at least 10 times before I was at least a little satisfied with the outcome.

Troy's POV

Finally finishing my history paper I sigh and go over to my bed to grab my phone.

'3 New Messages'

Popped up on the screen.

My heart skipped a little and my breath hitched slightly. 'Stop being a girl, it's a friggin text message from a GUY for God's sake!' I corrected my body's response.

'I'll just read Chad's first to calm myself down'

Chad:

You're waiting on your gay, man crush to text you! Aww that's...sickening dude...really?'

I frowned 'Did he really think...'

Thought cut short by reading his next message.

Chad

The you acting like a girl part, not the gay man crush part...'

Chad corrected after apparently he saw how it sounded.

I blushed 'why do I keep doing that!' And response to Chad.

Troy:

I'm NOT gay! And I do NOT have a 'gay man crush' ! He's a FRIEND, Chad jeez bro. And I'm not acting like a girl! I really need help in math!

I sent back furiously. Sighing frustratedly. 'Oh yeah! Ryan's Message!' I perked up a little 'Stop that' I told myself, taking a deep breath I read his message.

Ryan:

Hello Troy, it's Ryan, Incase you didn't get a chance to save my number. You said you needed to ask me something?

I worried my lip with my teeth as I finally decided on a response 'total gay man crush' my mind chided. I rolled my eyes at myself 'Thanks Chad'.

Troy:

Yeah man, I already had your number saved. I was going to ask you if you're any good at math? I saw you yesterday working in study hall and you seemed to know what you were doing.

Ryan:

Yes, Troy I am pretty good at math. Are you having trouble?

I grinned. 'I'm glad he broached the subject'

Troy:

Yes I am. Man, I'm horrible at math. Is there any way you can help me?

I bit my lip waiting on a response, which came almost immediately.

Ryan:

Of course, Troy. I'd be happy to help.

I grinned from ear to ear and headed down stairs to see what was for dinner.

Ryan's POV

I grinned happily, putting my phone away. I heard a hard knock on my door, I looked at the clock on my night stand and froze. 7:15. "Ryan!" Boomed a voice on the other side of the door. I shook visibly. 'Dad...' I thought.

"Open the door, NOW!" Came the voice again. 'He does NOT sound happy' I thought.

'This is going to be a long night' I sighed as I walked towards the door.