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Post by charoulla on Dec 5, 2008 4:37:40 GMT -7
Gabriella shrugged her shoulders laughing. But then when he started talking about Sharpay she got serious and let a scoff "According to my best friend... If Sharpay could play both Romeo and Juliet, her own brother would be out of the drama club!" she said sighing And... deep inside I don't blame her for getting mad at me and Troy about Twinkle Town... I mean the drama club and the schoo's productions are her thing... And suddenly someone else took the part she wanted... Accidentally!" she said
"But of course that doesn't mean that she ahd an excuse for everything else she did!" she said with a low voice. She listened to him carefully and shook her head at the person part... What he was saying sounded reasonable, but on the other hand she couldn't do it... She only felt comfortable singing when she was with Troy... "I... I don't know... I really don't...
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Post by sonata on Dec 5, 2008 6:50:23 GMT -7
Song gave an impatient 'hm'. 'If Sharpay can't take the fact that going to an audition can mean failure, then she doesn't deserve to take it in the first place,' he said. 'There's no place in the show world for a person who can't take failure. But...'
He gave Gabriella a sidelong glance. '...Sharpay, in a way, has it completely right- she's willing to go all out for a reason she cares about... which is herself... I guess... but anyway! What are you singing for?'
When she voiced her uncertainty, he gave an exasperated sigh. 'Do you really think this... other person would be happy if he knew that he was holding you back?'
'I'm not saying that having someone else is bad, nothing like it!' he continued. 'But think about it... if something were to go wrong between you two, that would mean your music would die, right? Music should be... I don't know. The one place which you can go to escape all that trouble with Sharpay, and being nervous. I don't know about you, but if I had a place like that, then I'd want to share it with as many people as I could, so they'd know how it feels too.'
He clasped his hands together on his lap. 'All I'm asking is to just give me a chance. And I promise I won't let you down.'
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Post by charoulla on Dec 5, 2008 7:20:55 GMT -7
Gabriella kept listening to what he was saying, staring at the floor, trying to sort things in her mind... When she heard what he said about Troy holding her back she quickly looked up "Troy is not holding me back!" she said with a low voice... And even if he wouldn't admit it, he was so much better than her at that part... But after everything that happened with the Winter Musical... The decision he had to make and the reaction of the whole school and especially his father's, he was currently focused only in basketball... She felt that he wanted to prove to everyone that he was still the "Hoops" guy...
Gabriella let a small sigh "That's right... It started with him, so if for any reason this ends, it will end with him as well" she said a sad smile on her face... The prospect of going on separate ways was into her mind, even if she hated to admit it... After all she had a history of moving all the time "I... I'll think about it... she said hesitantly
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Post by sonata on Dec 5, 2008 7:57:07 GMT -7
'Okay. Cool.'
Well, that's what he said, but he knew it wasn't. His eyebrows rose as heard the name. Troy? That wasn't a name you heard all the time... hm... although, he did hear it quite often. He'd look into it later. 'I'm sorry about what I said about... Troy. It wasn't right. But... I don't know. You hold back on your feelings, you let people by even though they wouldn't do the same for you, you don't want to get in people's way... I'm probably wrong, but you seem like a person who moves around a lot.'
He pushed on, knowing that if he stopped now, then he probably wouldn't have the nerve to say it later. 'I've said way too much corny stuff already,' he said. 'But... I kind of know what it's like... to move around a lot. I mean, before here, I changed schools so many times, because- of all things- my music. And I know what it feels when you come in, then people put you into a little box straight away from what they see you first, then you have to stay in that box till it all ends, because people don't see you as anything else apart from that.'
He laughed and said, 'Look at me. You probably wouldn't know, but I've got the reputation of being the most cynical music geek in the year. And I'm not denying it or anything- I am a jerk. But sometimes, when I wish I wasn't such a cynic, I'm just thrown back again.'
He looked away. 'And then there's all those friends- just when you think you've got someone you can really count on- you've got to say goodbye.'
Song caught himself, and turned back to her, giving her a half-guilty, half-sheepish smile. 'Ehehe, you didn't need to hear that... don't worry about it.'
Darn it, why drag her into your life's countless problems? Leave her be!
'Well, how's this for a bonus? I'll help you to learn how to write your own songs- your words, your music. It's like... if you get to sing what you, personally feel, instead of someone else's feelings, then surely, you should be able to sing a lot better right? And plus, you'll be able to pass on your own personal message.'
He had be hinting at Troy, but he guessed that she wouldn't pick it up...
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Post by charoulla on Dec 5, 2008 8:20:49 GMT -7
When Gabriella heard what he said about moving a lot, she shook her head... "Is it THAT obvious?" she asked with a small grin "Yes... That's correct... Ever since my father died, my mother' has been... crazy... And we used to move from town to town every summer... After mine and my sister's school was closed..." she said shrugging her shoulders "But she promised that this time will be here until I graduate before she gets transfered again" she said "And that's why I'm trying not to get attached here... Because I had time to practise goodbyes! But here... Well let's say that it's the first time I have real friends"
She heard what he said and shook her head again. At his next comment about writing er own music she smiled "Well... I already do that... Kind of... With Kelsi's help of course!" she said. She suddenly heard her cell phone ringing and she quickly reached for her purse taking her cell phone... She read the text message Troy sent her and she smiled. "Excuse me for a second" she said apologising. She quickly dialed his number
"Ok mr. Bolton... It's a deal! But ONLY if you promise that we'll study first!" she said smirking "Yeah... I was too bored to type... Ok... See you at lunch... I think" she said. She closed te phone and put it into her purse again
"I'm sorry..." she apologised again to Song
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Post by sonata on Dec 5, 2008 8:47:31 GMT -7
Song gave her a highly suggestive smirk. 'That was Troy, right?' he grinned. 'Don't worry about it.'
He wondered what it was like to have someone. He didn't like pursuing relationships, purely because he thought they were much more trouble they were worth- it was hard enough actually confessing, and then there was the whole committed relationship business, and when you broke up- ew. Waaaay too much awkward for him to be bothered to handle.
'It must be cool to have a guy like him,' he said. 'I mean, er.. in a girl's point of view... I mean, not to say that I think he's a bad guy! Just that, you know... as a guy, it's... um... aw hell...'
Yeah. Avoid relationships at all cost if conversations were going to turn weird like this.
'Yeah, well, anyway... you write your own songs already? Sweet! Have you performed any of them yet?'
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Post by charoulla on Dec 5, 2008 9:20:50 GMT -7
Gabriella nodded yes with her head smiling... At what he said next Gabriella chuckled Well... yes, but it's also weird... Since it's the first time I'm with someone... And having the cheerleaders staring at me like they want to kill me, because I "stole" him... Yeah... You get the point!" she said laughing "An then ther's also Sharpay" she added shrugging her shoulders
At his next question she shook her head negatively. "No... The only one who saw them is Kelsi... And that after A LOT of persuation from her side... So far she wrote music for one of them. And let me say that the music she wrote is just AMAZING" she said smiling
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Post by sonata on Dec 5, 2008 11:12:35 GMT -7
'I can empathise,' he laughed. 'When I did this piano arrangement for Sharpay and Ryan last year- heck, their last pianist is still giving me evils. Not that I'd envy myself,' he added. 'The original piano part was real nice. That was by Kelsi too, wasn't it? Her music's pretty crazy.'
He stretched out his hands. 'Well, maybe I can here one of your songs sometime,' he said with a grin. 'And hear how bad it sounds so I don't have to cringe later.... jokes.'
'No, but seriously, it's great that you've started up writing stuff of your own. Proactiveness is a good thing! Well... unless you're a vacatious blonde with designer shoes in a gazillion different colours...'
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Post by charoulla on Dec 5, 2008 11:41:08 GMT -7
When Gabriella heard what he said, she turned to look at him in shock "You are the one who changed "What I've been looking for?" she asked "Wow... It was really... Upbeat!" she said smiling "And yes... The original one is by Kelsi... The song that put me into the whole Sharpay mess!" she said laughing
At his next comment Gabriella laughed "Well... You will probably start banging your head on the wall, since they sound like some cheesy Saturday cartoons!" she said shrugging her shoulders "You don't realy like Sharpay huh?" she asked smirking
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Post by sonata on Dec 5, 2008 14:15:22 GMT -7
'Yeah, well... at that time, I didn't really know what I was getting into,' he admitted. 'Sharpay just heard that there was a pianist other than Kelsi in her year, so she asked me... and I, being young, naive and horribly unwise, decided to help her out... and from then on began my career as a background person...'
He realised what he'd said just when it was too late, and tried to cover it up with a nervous laugh. 'Forget about it, it's nothing.'
He didn't want to show any bitterness just because of who he was. He'd be a background person, and hell, if there were people like Gabriella taking the stage, then he could take being behind the screen, unseen, playing his music.
'Anyway, I didn't mean my arrangement to pull you into uncharted waters wherein sea monsters do dwell...'
At Gabriella's observation, he gave an amused toss of his head. 'Well... she hasn't really done anything bad to me, so usually I'd just say she's okay. But... I don't know. That empty-headed determination to overlook their own faults while humiliating others for their imperfections... oh, what I'd give to properly say half of what I want to say to her face... but sadly, with her drama influence, that would probably mean the end of my theatre career.'
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Post by charoulla on Dec 5, 2008 14:30:22 GMT -7
When Gabriella heard what he said and then telling her to forget it and she looked at him "No... I mean why stay at the background when you clearly got it? Do your own thing! Steal the spotlight!!! I'm sure mrs D. wouldn't mind!" she said smiling. When she heard him apologising she shook her head "No worries! It was an experience... And a whole different Gabriella" she said smiling as she shrugged her shoulders.
When she heard him talking about Sharpay she nodded "Well... I stood up to her once and she didn't take it so well!" she said sarcastically "I actually almost made her cry... Which it was a shock... In several ways!"
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Post by sonata on Dec 5, 2008 15:11:09 GMT -7
Song looked at her as if he had been struck by something big, heavy and made of metal, and then burst into laughter. 'Ahaha! You almost made her cry? Hahaha!'
Geez, this girl really was something else. Not only did she beat Sharpay out of a spot, but she actually talked back to the ice queen herself.... he was definitely going to try that out soon. He could wait to see the results that they could reap.
He calmed down and gave her a grateful but still slightly melancholy smile. 'Nah, I'm not half as good as others at singing. Sharpay, Ryan, you... you guys are all way better than me! All I'm good for is letting people like you take the stage and shine properly, and me... I'll stay in the backdrop.'
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Post by charoulla on Dec 5, 2008 15:31:58 GMT -7
Gabriella shrugged her shoulders "Well I exploded! It was the first and last time I spoke to someone like that! But she was off limits and I wasn't going to let her continue!" she said simply "But of course the next day she was same old Sharpay!" she said sighing. When she heard what he said next she shook her head "Don't you think that it's unfair to try to make me do it when you don;t so it yourself?" she asked smirking "Ok, let's make a deal... I'll agree to do what do you want me to do, but ONLY, and that's ONLY, if you go for it yourself!" she said as she folded her arms on her chest and arched an eyebrow "So?" she asked
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Post by sonata on Dec 5, 2008 15:42:55 GMT -7
Song looked away incredulously, but nevertheless, he couldn't stop smiling like an idiot. Really, he'd been had. He'd been put straight down into checkmate. Him! The person whose entire life was based around deceiving, revealing, and arguing with people- he'd just been pulled into a corner, hook, line and sinker. And for some crazy reason, it felt surprisingly satisfying.
'You really are a strange girl, Ella. Alright, I'll take your deal. But now we're in this together, okay? No backing out, we've got to promise that we'll stop the other person from retreating no matter what the cost!'
He blinked and his expression became bemused. 'I just sounded really really committed. What have you done?!' he exclaimed jokingly.
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Post by charoulla on Dec 5, 2008 15:50:17 GMT -7
Gabriella smiled when she heard what he said "Then it's a deal!" she said "But just so you know... If we both end up dead with a Jimmy Choo hig heel stuck on our foreheads, it's all your fault... You started it!" she said joking. At his question she laughe and shruggedher shoulders "Just put my secret super power in action!" she said
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