( 𝘨𝘪𝘧: 𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 )
𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐑
𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒂𝒔 : 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒅𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆 - 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓'𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒆
𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗣 - 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝟭
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𝑨𝑼𝑮𝑼𝑺𝑻, 𝑳𝑶𝑶𝑲𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑨𝑻 𝑪𝑨𝑴𝑬𝑹𝑨: Our new drama teacher decided to put a production of High School Musical. Being my first year in this school, I got Gabriella. My summer fling got the part of Troy, while is ex-girlfriend got casted as my understudy. Despite the drama, the production went ahead! And now Miss Jenn is soon to tell us the musical that we're doing for spring.
It has to be High School Musical 2 . . . right?
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It was that time of year again. Christmas, and New Years Eve.
And East High was ready to celebrate. After the drama department finished performing their song in the hallway, they all agreed to meet at Ashlyn's house for a New Year's party. With the Porter sisters staying at Ashlyn's, they were helping the redhead with the decorations and food ready for the others.
"There you go! Ready to go." Kourtney finished applying eyeliner on August and took a step back, allowing the girl to look at herself in the mirror. Suspecting that the spring musical would be High School Musical 2, the girls decided to go for a 2007 clothed theme. Dark low-rised jeans sat on August's hips with a cropped vest on top of a white t-shirt while a thin pink scarf hung around her neck, Joe Jonas style.
Handing August a piece of coloured paper and a pen, Ashlyn said "Here, write your New Year resolution. We're going to read them out loud later."
Muttering a small thanks, August stared at the paper as she stopped to think of the past semester. It sure had been a rollercoaster. With moving to a new school with the lingering heartbreak of a summer fling, only to find that certain boy going to the same school. The two being casted as the love interests in a musical, and to slowly repair their relationship. Where they stood now was confusing. Well, not really. He had confessed, and said he would earn her trust again. But August was just waiting for the time he would kiss her again.
Maybe August should make the first move. Smiling softly, she knew what to write as her resolution.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang, indicating their first guest. August sighed, leaving her resolution in the plastic ball as she headed downstairs. "I'll get it!"
As she opened the door, a certain curly haired boy burst in, giving his best attempt to a rendition of 'Bet On It', even thrusting his hips comically. An immediate soft smile made its way upon August's face, throwing her head back in laughter as she snorted behind her palm.
"Okay, Zac Efron. How many times have you practised that song already?"
"Oh, I've basically sang it the whole way here." the bright grin on Ricky's face marked dimples as he ran a hand through his curls. He somehow had grown at least an inch taller in a matter of two weeks. August opened the door, and he walked by, taking a small look around. "Like the costume, by the way. Do we all know we're doing High School Musical 2?"
"Who says it's a costume?" August teased him, nudging him in the ribs as she walked towards the couch. On the coffee table in front of her was a mixture of different snacks to eat as they awaited for the rest. "And doing HSM 2 makes the most sense. We already have a cast, and costumes."
Ricky tilted his head. "Fair enough. Besides, we are the embodiment of Troy and Gabriella."
"What, the smart girl and the sensitive indecisive basketball player?" August drawled sarcastically, amusement dripping from her voice. But as the turned to look at Ricky, an endearing look in his dark eyes as he looked at her, side smile, and his arm leaned back behind August.
"As a boy who's completely head over heels for Gabriella."
A blush made its way to August's cheeks, tainting them a rose pink as she chuckled softly. Eyes flickering to his lips in anticipation. "I didn't know I had to look out for a Gabriella. Who is this girl who steals you away from me?"
Ricky leaned his head back and laughed. Once the laughter died down, he widened his eyes as if suddenly remembering something. "Oh, by the way! I got you a late Christmas gift."
"Ric, you didn't have to . . . " August trailed off as Ricky pulled out a small box from his bag. Bashfully handing it over, August opened it to find a golden locket in a shape of a heart. Inside, was a small picture of the two in the summer. It wasn't posed - in fact, the two seemed unaware that someone had taken a picture. With natural smiles, their arms were tangled up in each other as they gazed into the other's eyes. Under the picture, was written home. "It's beautiful, Ricky. Like the one Troy gives Gabriella."
Blushing, Ricky scratched the back of his neck. "My dad a few days back said we might move to another apartment here. At first, it was devastating, having to leave behind my home. But then I realised it didn't matter, it was only a place. A home is wherever my heart is. And, Auggie?" August gulped, staring at Ricky. "You're my home."
Leaning in, August could feel the whisper of his lips on hers. But the moment was pulled away as the doorbell rang again. Jumping apart, the two chuckled nervously. August stood up almost immediately. "I'll go get that."
Soon enough, everyone had arrived, that it was mostly cramped. Ricky had given his seat on the couch to August, and sat at her feet as she played with the curls on his head, listening to the conversation.
"Okay, resolution number one!" Kourtney called out, picking out a piece of paper from the bowl at random as she read out. "I resolve to remember everyone fondly when I go to Duke. Any guesses?"
Kourtney's sarcastic drawl made everyone's head snap towards EJ, as August gasped. "You got into Duke? That's amazing EJ, congratulations!"
"I mean, I haven't technically yet, but my dad and my grandfather got it, so really it's just a matter of time . . . " EJ trailed off, tilting his head before waving a hand in dismissal to allow Kourtney to read the next resolution.
"I resolve to follow my dreams however far they will take me." Ricky confusedly turned to Gina, but the Porter sister shook her head.
Gnawing on her bottom lip, August raised an eyebrow at Nini, who looked down shyly. "Nini, is it yours?"
With a nod, Nini confirmed it, glancing between Ricky and August. She knew her and Ricky were done with ─ she had kissed him, and he stated his feelings for August clearly. Nini knew it was only a matter of time until the two confirmed their relationship, that was very much obvious. That didn't mean it didn't still hurt. Not a sharp, stabbing pain, but like a dull throb at the back of her heart. She could forget it, ignore it, for the most part ─ until she saw them together, and Nini remembered how once upon a time it was her. Now, she was moving to this new school, all by herself, and she had this fear at the back of her mind that she would soon be forgotten and erased from memory.
Kourtney went to read the next resolution, trying to ease the tension between the golden trio. "I resolve to experience new things, and take a risk."
Gina immediately slammed her hand down competitively as she pointed at her sister. "Auggie, I know you better than anyone. This is so you!"
"Okay, okay, fine. You got me." August giggled, rolling her eyes as Gina fistbumped the air as Miss Jenn walked in.
"What's all this commotion?"
Carlos was the first to rush ahead, widening his eyes. "You cut your hair!"
"Yes, now on to pressing matters. Contrary to popular belief, we are not doing High School Musical 2." Seb went to catch Carlos as he nearly fainted. "We are doing an American classic ─ Beauty and the Beast."
Cheers and exclamations erupted, voices interlapping each other. August and Gina turned excitedly to each other, considering the new variable. Ricky was already grinning, picture his future (hopefully) girlfriend in a golden dress.
As everyone went in small groups, holding hands and already spouting their dream casts, Nini felt overwhelmed, not comprehending what Kourtney was telling her as she shut her eyes and decided to say it.
"I'm moving to Denver!"
so it's been a while but i'm back with this! excited to include august in s2 and i hope you enjoy!
if you like harry potter or friends, i have a REGULUS BLACK fanfiction and a JOEY TRIBBIANI one so check it out please!