In Training (Open to anyone)

[cyelena]

Although Coach Bolton hadn't called a practice just yet (and really, why would he? It was only the first lunch break since school had recommenced; even the man wasn't that obsessed), Chad was still in the gym, practicing his layups and shots. He was pleased to see that his skills had definitely improved over the summer, because he was rarely missing, no matter which direction he went.

The first few hours back at school had been typical for him. Despite getting there on time, thanks to his trusty new car, he had still been almost four minutes late to class. Thankfully and surprisingly, he hadn't earned himself a detention. That would definitely go down in history.

Already being back at school told him that he was going to rule it. This year, he was determined to keep everything THE SAME. No drama geeks and nerdy scientists thinking they were cool (except for Ryan, because he really was). No jocks thinking that they could sing. No. Things were going to be different this year, and in that way, they were going to be the same. Uh... What? See, this is exactly why Chad Danforth did not think. He was just so damn intelligent that it made no sense to the mere human.

He grinned to himself as he threw the ball at the board again, pleased to see that it went straight through. After catching it, he dribbled it along for another minute, testing his speed and agility (against nothing, but hey, you did the best you could) before making another superb shot. Watch out, Troy! He was going to have competition for the best player this year.

[Emma the Loyal Sharpette]

Emma walked faster and faster. She was so lost. She needed to find where the counseling was. She had an appointment to talk to a counselor about college, and where she should apply. She looked down the hallway once, and then noticed a door not too far down. Maybe she had found the counseling office after all!

Emma ran towards the door, and before entering, she adjusted her bright green sparklie tank top, and her dark blue jeans. She checked her hair and make up in her little compact mirror, and looked down at her pink toenails popping out her white heels she was wearing. Emma knew she was ready to discuss the future, and she certainly looked the part.

She threw open the door, and found.....a smelly gym? She entered confused, and only saw a single person in the gym. She recognized him as Chad Danforth. She had never spoken to Chad, but she stayed away since him and Sharpay never did like each other. Although, Bebe did talk to Emma about her crush on Chad, so she had somewhat mixed feelings about him.

Emma approached Chad quickly, as the sound of her heels echoed through the large gym.

"Uh, excuse me? Could you help me? I seem to be lost." Emma smiled sheepishl, as she came closer to him.

[cyelena]

Another point to the incredible Chad Danforth! He ran up to take another one and... MISSED! He swung around to face whoever had distracted him, just about ready to bite their head off.

It was one of the pink things. Well, one of the pink things, wearing green sparkles. Same principle! And she looked nervous. Yeah, well anybody should be nervous for disturbing him! He pulled his red shirt on (it read "resist everything but temptation"), feeling kind of sheepish. Even though he knew she was one of Sharpay's little friends, he felt kind of sorry for her. He hadn't been a new kid since he was five, but he had to imagine it wouldn't be very nice. Even Sharpay's friends had feelings (unfortunately!).

"Uh, what have you lost?" He asked, raising his eyebrows at her. She probably couldn't find a mirror or something.

[Bebe Tenko]

Bebe walked through the gym blankly, wearing her idea of gym clothes - a tank top and terry-cloth pants. She noticed Chad and Emma talking, and couldn't help but be slightly jealous. Nevertheless, she wandered over to the two of them.

"Miss Emma! I didn't know you went to this school!" Bebe cooed. She, likewise, turned to Chad. "Hi, Chad! How's your first day back going?"

[Zeke Baylor]

Zeke ran down the stairs needing to play basketball to get off his anger and everything that was going wrong on a day that needed to be the best day ever. He was a senior! Seniors needed to be happy, in love (seniors always had a girlfriend/boyfriend), and the boss. Zeke knew he had none of the above. No girlfriend, no happiness, and no way he was the boss.

Zeke pushed open the red doors and saw the red hair talking to Chad. Are they going out? "Nah, CHAD!! WANNA PLAY SOME BALL?" he yelled in the empty gym.

Chad wanna play some ball? the room echoed. "So do yeah?" Zeke said running up putting his hand in his hair.

[Bebe Tenko]

Bebe rolled her eyes. Great. Zeke. Now Emma would NEVER get to her class... Bebe almost bet herself ten dollars that another completely random person would burst into the gym within the next five minutes. She sighed.

"Well, can I play, too, Chad?" Bebe inquired before realizing that Emma was still lost. "Oh! Miss Emma - where are you trying to go?"

[Emma the Loyal Sharpette]

Emma was suddenly taken back at how quickly Bebe and Zeke had both entered the gym. She looked at them, and then shook her head to awaken her to the present. She smiled sweetly at Bebe, and turn to face her.

"Yeah, I just transfered to East High. I was really upset when my parents told me we were moving, and I had to switch schools, but when I heard it was East High, I felt so much better knowing I would have a few friends!" Emma smiled, and grabbed Bebe's wrist, to signal she was talking about Bebe.

"Anyways, I'm looking for the counselor's office. I have an appointment and I'm not sure where it is, and then I stumbled upon Chad here in the gym, and then you guys popped in." Emma explained. She smiled at Chad and Zeke, and then turned back to Bebe to see if she could help her out.

[cyelena]

"You're welcome?" Chad offered weakly, seeing that Emma and Bebe were in another world already. Obviously they were friends or something. How unfortunate, given how much he didn't like the pink things.

On the other hand, he and Sharpay had a deal to get along in Ryan's presence. He supposed that getting along with her also meant getting along with her sycophants. Wonderful. Next thing he knew, he'd have to be chatting up the nerds or something equally pleasant.

He blamed it all on Gabriella, with her angelic smile and cute "Kum-ba-yah"-ness. Not that he didn't like the girl. She just meant that everyone was... being all... friendly. With friends who weren't there friends. If this year was going to be a repeat of last years traumas, he was going to eat his basketball.

He turned back to Zeke. "Sure, Zeke." He lobbed the ball at him, running up one end of the court.

[Zeke Baylor]

"Emma, I can help you, just go up the stairs and then up the stairs again, then go foward and take a right and you are there." Zeke said smiling. "I hope thats not to confusing." he shurgged. "Exusce me but I have to beat this baby to the ground." he said to Emma, but facing Chad. "You ready to get cooked, Danford?" he said, "Good, cause you are." Zeke said as he went down the court and shot a 3.

Swish

[Bebe Tenko]

Bebe noticed that Chad was acting slightly uncomfortable. "...Chad, are you all right? We're just directing Miss Emma to the counselor's office. Nothing too evil about that."

Bebe stole the ball from Chad. "HAH!" She ran down the court, dribbling and laughing insanely. "Try to catch me!" Her laughter carried across the courts.

[Zeke Baylor]

Zeke sighed at Bebe and Chad; he felt he was a third wheel. He turned to Emma and grabbed her hand. "Here, I will take you; I need to go there to." Zeke shot a quick glare at the cute couple. "Let’s go, I can help you around to." Zeke sighed and took Emma up the red and white stairs.


Stupid Couple. Stupid Couple.

[Emma the Loyal Sharpette]

Emma heard directions flying at her from Zeke, and tried to remember then. Suddenly Zeke ran off to play with Chad, and then before she knew it, Bebe left her as well. Emma looked hopelessly at the three of them, and felt almost like crying. This was not her day.

Just when she was about to run out of gym, not wanting to show her tears to the others, Zeke grabbed her hand and began to pull her to the stairs. She waved quickly at Chad and Bebe, not sure if they even saw her wave, but still walked with Zeke, hand in hand.

Finally, someone is willing to take the time out to help the new girl!

[Bebe Tenko]

Bebe whirled around. "Oh crap, Miss Emma!" Bebe suddenly felt like she shouldn't be playing anymore. She dropped the basketball on the ground, frowning.

"Chad, am I a bad person?" Bebe wondered, staring at the floor like a curious child stares at a blanket. She felt suddenly... off. She wasn't used to having friends; it showed immensly in her actions.

[cyelena]

Chad looked at Bebe funny and picked up his basketball. He swung an arm around her her shoulder casually. "Nah. Should you be?" He grinned, ruffling her hair. If she were a normal girl, she'd complain. He loved annoying girls like that, he really did. He smiled wickedly.

He watched as Zeke and Emma disappeared, left rather stunned. That had all happened rather quickly. It had been in and out, leaving just he and Bebe. He didn't mind the alone time, but when things happened that quickly, he tended to be disoriented afterwards.

He bounced the ball with one hand, not saying anything. Hopefully he didn't stink. He didn't really have time to take a shower.

[Bebe Tenko]

Bebe flinched comically as Chad messed with her hair. "What are you doing? God, that's my ha - HEY!"

Chad had taken the ball. Bebe watched him bounce it on the ground with a vindictive smile. "Do you just live in here? Every time I've ever seen you, you've been in this room... playing basketball." Bebe tried to steal the ball and succeeded, bouncing it by her side. "Hah. Got it. Revenge for playing with my hair... not that there's much hair to play with, but whatever."