Hi to everyone who's reading this :p Hmm, this will be my first High School Musical fic, but I'm not a beginner. I have written a number of Friends fics… 12, I think…? Anyway, I'm such a huge fan of the movie, so I wanted to try and write something. Got this idea. And as I'm one of those (crazy?) people who thinks Sharpay and Troy should be together, this is all about them. But of course I'll involve other characters, it wouldn't be good without them, now would it? Oh, wow, I gotta stop with my rambling now, and go on. I'm sorry, I cant help but ramble. It's a bad habit, and I really gotta see someone about it. I could go to the doctor, maybe he could give me a pill or something… see, now I'm starting again! Sorry :D One last warning, you may put up with my spelling mistakes, 'cause sometimes it slips for me! Sorry about that !
Disclaimer; I don't own High School Musical, but can I wish I did?
When Will They See?
Chapter 1.
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Maybe it's a fairy tale,
but I believe in happily ever after.
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Sharpay Evans had always been known as the Ice Queen.
Everybody at East High thought she was mean, bitchy, manipulating and too much into herself.
Whenever she went around the school, people would just part before her, like she was Moses crossing the Red Sea. They would get out of her way, afraid to be asked to "move", as she would tell those of the students who didn't move fast enough. She had a hard façade. She would look around the halls, but still don't see anything but herself.
The only person who really knew her was her brother, but he had sworn to secrecy, not to tell a soul about her real self. Because truth been told, Sharpay had a lot more to her then just being the Ice Queen.
Too bad no-one got to know her.
This particularly Monday morning, she was walking trough the halls, Ryan right behind her. Her cell was open, she was text messaging, but she still managed to look up once in awhile and shoot some evil glances. Ryan just kept smiling, his red hat pulled into his eyes.
Sharpay was so busy messaging, that she didn't notice the small person before her, which caused them to bump into each other.
Sharpay dropped her cell and the other girl lost her books and papers.
"Look out!" Sharpay said, shooting the girl the most evil glance of the day – yet. She was shocked, to see it was Gabriella, but didn't let it show.
"I'm so sorry, Sharpay." Gabriella said, bending down to pick up her things – and Sharpay's cell phone. She stood up and handed it too her, "Here you go. I'm so sorry."
"Well you should be." Sharpay said, "You know, you could have totally broken it! Glad you didn't though, because it costs way more than you can afford." She paused, looking expectantly at Gabriella, who stood before her. When nothing happened, she continued, "Well, move!"
"Oh!" Gabriella jumped a few steps back to let Ryan and Sharpay pass, which they did. She looked after them, wondering why Sharpay was so icy. Couldn't she just smile once in awhile? It wasn't even Gabriella who had walked into her, it had been the other way around!
She flinched when someone touched her shoulder. She turned around and found Taylor looking at her.
"What are your things doing at the floor?" she asked, crooking an eyebrow.
"Oh…" Gabriella bend down to gather her things, "I… I walked into Sharpay. Not good."
"So, what did the Ice Queen do?" Taylor asked, picking up the last of Gabriella's books, "Did she kill you? Poke your eyes out?"
Gabriella shrugged, taking her book from Taylor, "Thanks… No, she didn't really do anything, expect ask me to move. Which I did. Am I pathetic?"
"No, you're not!" Kelsi said, joining in on their conversation after having just listened in the background, "Everyone would move when Sharpay asks them to. You'd be crazy if you didn't do it!"
Gabriella sighed, "Ok, thanks."
She looked at Kelsi, smiling. The shy, silent pianist had become much more talkative since the Winter Musical. After Gabriella and Taylor started hanging out with her, she became more and more open-minded, and now she spoke when she wanted to. She wasn't scared of people like she'd been when Gabriella had fist met her.
"What are we gonna do after school?" Taylor asked, "Got any ideas?"
"I don't know…" Gabriella trailed off, "Maybe we could get together with the boys and just hang out at your house?"
"Hmm, sounds like a plan!" Taylor laughed. They went down the hall to get to their next class, "So, speaking of boys… How are things going between you and Troy?"
"They're doing really good!" Gabriella smiled, "In fact; he's taking me out tonight. I can hardly wait."
"Wow, so has he kissed you yet?" Kelsi asked.
"No, not yet." Gabriella said, "I think he's shy. I don't know why, but the Troy I know is different from the one you guys know. He's really insecure."
"Hmm," Taylor looked thoughtful, "I hope it works out for you, Gabby."
"Why wouldn't it work out?"
"Well, you haven't been going out for too long, and I just thought you should know…" she paused, "How Troy used to be, before you came here at East High."
"What?" Gabriella asked, "Now I'm worried. What was he like?"
"He has had a lot of girlfriends." Kelsi said.
Taylor nodded, "A lot, a lot."
"Like, how many?"
"Some cheerleaders. A couple of other girls." Taylor said, "But he does seem to like you a lot."
"Why did he break up with all of them?"
"He wasn't really committed." Kelsi said, "It was weird, it was like, something was holding him back. But I do think he can take it seriously with you. I mean, he told me he liked you."
"He's told Chad too." Taylor chipped in, getting a dreamy look on her face, by the thought of her boyfriend.
Gabriella placed a hand on her heart and breathed a sigh of relive, "Good, 'cause I really like him too, y'know?"
"Oh, we do know!" Taylor smiled.
Just then, they met Troy and Chad in the hall.
"Hi!" Gabriella smiled, hugging Troy.
"Hey…" he kept his hand on her back, making sure she was right there next to him, "What are you girls up to?"
"Oh, just discussing boys." Taylor said.
"Wouldn't that be awfully boring for you, Kels?" Chad asked, "You don't have a boyfriend do you?"
They all noticed a slight blush creep across Kelsi's face.
"You do?" Taylor asked, "Who is it?"
"It isn't serious." Kelsi said, "Not yet, anyway. It's just one of the guys from the Drama Club. We've been going out a few times recently."
"That's wonderful, Kelsi." Gabriella smiled. She stopped to look through her books, and noticed she missed one of them, "I forgot a book. You coming back with me?"
They all nodded and went towards the class room where Gabriella and Taylor had just had class, but stopped when they saw Ryan and Sharpay standing before the door.
Gabriella, nervous after her encounter with Sharpay earlier, walked to her, to get into the room. However, Sharpay didn't move.
"I need to get in." Gabriella said.
"No-one's getting in here." Sharpay just said, "I feel too comfortable to move."
Taylor stood next to Gabriella, "Hmm alright."
They both turned around and pretended to leave, but two seconds later they faced the Evans twins again, hoping that they might have moved.
"Isn't that Donny Osmond?" Taylor asked, pointing down the hall.
Ryan was about to turn his head and look, when Sharpay's voice stopped him:
"Ryan, don't look!"
He stopped and looked at the others.
"Come on, Sharpay!" Troy then said, "Gabby needs her book."
Sharpay rolled her eyes, and left, mumbling something like; "Watch your mouth, Bolton!"
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Troy parked his car, silently cursing.
How can you forget your homework for the next day in your locker? He really didn't know.
He walked into the quiet school. Not many students were left now, it was late, and he just wanted to get his books.
However, when he passed by the auditorium, he stopped.
A beautiful sound came through the door, which wasn't closed fully. Had it been, he wouldn't have heard it.
He peeked inside, curious to see who was playing.
He was shocked to see a bunch of white hair and pink clothes. That could only mean one thing.
Sharpay Evans.
He didn't even know she could play the piano.
He leaned against the wall, admiring her, but then she started to sing:
"So many secrets,
So many lies.
No-one to talk to.
It's been awhile.
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A lonely heart.
In shadow of style.
Peace; no where around,
It's been awhile."
Troy was surprised to hear that she could actually sing. He knew she could sing, but this kind of music was so different from the show-music he'd usually seen her doing. It was so beautiful. And along with a piano, her voice couldn't be accompanied better.
She continued;
"My heart is in progress.
Growing so quick.
I wonder when someone notices
The real me?
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No-one to care for.
A life so bad.
At home in my room,
I can be sad.
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A passion inside,
I ain't allowed that.
I too, have to hide,
That I can be sad."
Troy wondered what the lyrics meant. He was sure she'd written them herself, because he'd never heard them before, and she sounded so sincere. He could feel that she really meant what she sang, and that made it all the more beautiful.
"My heart is in progress.
Growing so quick.
I wonder when someone notices
The real me?
I wonder when they'll finally see,
The real me?"
She finished the song, and Troy went behind a curtain to make sure she didn't see him on her way out. He was surprised though, to learn that she stayed by the piano.
She was quiet, but he could hear soft sobs. He wondered what she was doing.
He got his answer.
When she finally turned around, she had soft tears streaming down her cheeks.
I know, probably a weak start, but I always have troubles starting new stories. I also know it wasn't the longest chapter, and I'll try and make the next ones longer, of course if you want me to continue, that is. Please leave me a review, tell me what you think, but be gently, it's my first HSM fic. No, I'm kidding, tell me exactly what you think, please?
Now, I don't think there's much else left to say for me, maybe except for, tootles ;p
- Stessa.