I Don't Dance

[Corbinfan16]

Hiya

This is my first fic and I'm a little nervous, so, please be kind to me!

Also, I'm afraid that I don't know what different names people might have for things.

This is especially for Made2LuvU because she made me feel so welcome! Enjoy!

P.S. The story does get off to a slow start but it does get better further on!

I Don't Dance

Chapter 1

“Kendra! I cannot believe you’re spending Summer vacation and the new semester with us!” Sharpay Evans trilled into her snazzy pink mobile phone."Believe it, Sharpay.” A soft British voice answered. “Ever since Mum heard she’d got the cookery contract we’ve been packing to move over for the next 9 months.”
“Ha!” Sharpay let out a ‘stage-laugh’. “Don’t you mean your staffs are packing?!”
Sharpay carried on laughing and Kendra laughed softly along with her.

Kendra mentally sighed. She liked her cousin, even though she did have a tendency to lose touch with reality from time to time and be a little self-centred.

“Soooooooooooo, when are you coming over?” Sharpay asked.
“We don’t leave the UK for another 2 weeks yet.” Kendra replied.

At that moment there was a knock on Sharpay’s bedroom door.

“Uh, come in.” Sharpay called out; as if it inconvenienced her to have someone even dare knock on her door.
Ryan came in with a sheaf of papers in his hands.

“The lyrics to our new songs.” He whispered.
Sharpay waved a dismissive hand as Ryan laid the papers on a small table in the corner of the bedroom.

Ryan faintly heard Kendra’s voice on the other end of the phone.
“Is that Cousin Kendra?”

Sharpay huffed silently and nodded.
“May I say hi?” Ryan asked softly.
Sharpay rolled her eyes as she gave Ryan a ‘Must you?’ look.

“Ryan wants to talk to you.” Sharpay said, a tad huffily, as she handed the phone to her brother.
“Okay.” Kendra paused and then heard Ryan’s cheerful voice.

“Hey, Cousin Kendra!”
“Hi Ryan.” Kendra replied, instantly brightening. Ryan had always been her favourite cousin, (though she’d never tell Sharpay that!), because although he was dedicated to his acting, he understood Kendra...and her love of dancing.

“So, what’s going on in your world right now?” Kendra asked.
“Well, the run of ‘Twinkle Towne’ finished 3 weeks ago and Sharpay and I will be participating in the Summer Talent Show at the resort.”
“Oh wow! That’s fantastic, Ryan! So, I take it you’ve been busy choreographing the routines then?”
“Yep.”Ryan replied.
“How exciting, maybe you could show me a few tips and tricks when I come over?”
“Sure!” Ryan beamed.

In the background Kendra could hear Sharpay making sort of irritated sighing noises, her not – so – subtle way of telling Ryan to stop monopolising their cousin’s attention.

“Uh, well, Sharpay wants to speak to you again. It’s been great talking to you, Kendra.” Ryan said.
“You too, Ryan. Looking forward to seeing and dancing with you again. Take care, bye.” Kendra replied.

Kendra waited as the phone changed hands and then Sharpay’s voice trilled in her ear again for another 10 minutes until...

“Kendra! Dinner is ready!” It was Kendra’s mother, Juliette.

“Hang on a sec, Sharpay.” Kendra said, covering the mouthpiece with her delicate hand, she turned her head over her shoulder. “I’ll be down in a sec.” She called to her mother.
Kendra turned back, uncovering the mouthpiece, to finish the conversation with her cousin.
“Listen, Sharpay, I have to go now, my dinner’s ready. It’s been great talking to you! Can’t wait to see you! Look after yourself.”
“I know, it’s going to be soooooooooooooooooo fun! Ciao!” Sharpay chirruped
“Ciao.”

As Kendra put the phone down she ran her hand across her silky purple, quilted coverlet; her hand paused, the tip of one finger resting on a dark glossy wood photo frame. Sadness spread across Kendra’s face; the photo showed her in a long, floaty, white Ballroom dress, her fair hair curled and scooped up. A young man, about Kendra’s age, was next to her, dressed in a tuxedo and holding Kendra in a dance pose.
Kendra felt tears burning at the back of her eyes, she quickly shook herself.

“Kendra!” Her Mum called again.
“Coming.” Kendra called back.

Carefully swinging her legs to the floor and sliding off the bed, Kendra smoothed the creases from her long-sleeved lavender top.

Kendra sighed. “I can’t believe I’m leaving England in 2 weeks.” She thought.

Little did she know that before she knew what had happened, her life would change forever....

[kelserchief]

[glow=red,2,300]Hey, just wanted to say welcome to this site... i'm usually on here updating my fanfic... but started university so everything these past couple of weeks has been complete mayhem!!!

Your fanfic is starting out great... you really bring out the characters... keep it coming ;D[/glow]

[Made2LuvU]

I totally agree! Keep it comin'. I like where this is going!

[Corbinfan16]

Hiya

I'm sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sorry this has taken so long for me to post. Real life getting in the way!

Anyway, this is for Made2LuvU and kelserchief. Enjoy!

I Don't Dance

Chapter 2

“Hey Gabriella!” Troy Bolton bounded up behind girlfriend Gabriella Montez and kissed her cheek.
“Hey yourself.” Gabriella giggled as she turned and wrapped her arms around Troy’s neck. “Can you believe it? We’ll be spending the whole Summer together and we get to work together!”
“Yeah, it’s a pretty sweet deal.” Troy replied.

Gabriella giggled again.
She had first met Troy on New Year’s Eve after being pushed onstage to sing with him. Gabriella never thought she’d see him again after that night but by a twist of fate she’d ended up at East High.
Now she had great friends, a musical role to add to her many achievements and Troy as her boyfriend. And, to top it all off, a long luxurious Summer ahead.

“Yo, Bolton!” A cheerful voice called.
Troy and Gabriella looked ‘round; the voice belonged to Troy’s best friend Chad Danforth.
Troy turned to Gabriella. “I, uh...promised the guys I’d shoot some hoops this afternoon...uh....I.” Troy scratched the back of his head, a typical apologetic gesture, Gabriella rolled her eyes.
“Go.” She gently pushed Troy. “See you tonight? Dinner and a movie..”
Yep, 7:00pm sharp. See you then!” Troy raised his hand briefly in farewell as he sprinted off to join his friends.


“Kendra, honey, are you sure you don’t want me to order you a warm drink from Room Service?” Juliette Cavanaugh asked as she ushered her daughter towards the bed in her part of their adjoining hotel rooms.
Kendra smiled. “Mum, I’m okay. The water was a massive help, I’m not feeling so bad now.”

Juliette smiled, tenderly brushing a wispy strand of hair from her daughter’s pale forehead.
“I can’t believe you’re going to be 17 soon.” Juliette said softly. “You’re growing up so fast.”Kendra could see the tears glistening in her Mum’s eyes.
“Not for another 5 ½ months yet, Mum!” Kendra countered, laughing as she tried to lighten the mood.

Juliette wrapped her daughter in a tight hug; with her kind face and big ‘off-lilac’ coloured eyes Kendra had always looked younger than her years but she possessed a wise, compassionate mind. Juliette felt her heart swell with pride. Despite being painfully shy as a person Kendra always seemed to flourish on the dancefloor, openly confident doing something she loved.

“You’ll always be my little girl, no matter how old you get.” Juliette squeezed her daughter a little tighter.
“I know.” Kendra replied softly.
Mother and daughter released.
“Now, go and rest on the bed while I fill your ‘cooling cushion’.” Juliette said gently.
“But don’t you need help unpacking?”
“I’m only unpacking the essentials.”
“Okay.” Kendra crouched down in front of her purple backpack and carefully unzipped the front pocket, lifting out her mobile phone. “I’m just going to leave Gran a message, let her know we’re okay and make sure Crystal’s not missing me too much, must text Kelly before she tears all her hair out! Then I’ll text Dad.”
“Thank goodness everyone gave you ‘phone credit as leaving gifts!” Juliette laughed as Kendra curled up on the bed as she began her task.

As Kendra was about to text her Dad the mobile rang.
“Hello?”
“Hey Kendra, its Dad!” The bright voice of Richard Cavanaugh replied.
“Dad!” Kendra squealed softly.
“How are you, sweetheart? Flight okay?”
“Define okay....if that means several waves of airplane nausea throughout, then, yes, it was okay.”
“Aww.” Richard clicked his tongue softly.
“I’m not too bad now though.”
“So, what’s the plan of action?”
“Well, we’re going to be staying here at the hotel for a few days to recover from the flight, then head over to ‘Lava Springs’ on Friday afternoon.”
“Wow, sounds great! You excited?”
“Yep, a little nervous too.”
“You’ll be fine, Kend’.”
Kendra’s voice softened. “I wish you were here with us.”
“I know, honey. I’ll come out and visit as soon as I can but you know you can call me anytime and, when you’re hooked up at the house, you can email me.”
A few minutes later, Kendra handed over to her Mum, for a while Richard and Juliette talked while Kendra chilled, then Richard spoke to Kendra again.

“Well, I’d better let you get some sleep; otherwise your Mum will be after me!” Richard chuckled, Kendra laughed too.
“Yep! ‘Night Dad.”
“’Night. Sweet dreams, honey.”

10 minutes later Kendra had freshened and changed into her pink pyjamas, covered in little white kitten silhouettes.

“See you in the morning, sweetheart.” Juliette said softly, as Kendra slipped under the covers.
“’Night Mum.” Kendra replied as they shared a ‘Goodnight Hug’.

Within minutes Kendra was fast asleep; her dreams filled with nerves and excitement at the times that lay ahead.

[Made2LuvU]

Great--keep'em coming!

[kelserchief]

Woooo... this is great... update soon

Mwah x x x

[Corbinfan16]

Oh my Heavens, have I really been away a year?! Anyway, really sorry for the extra long delay!

For Made2LuvU and Kelserchief. Enjoy!

I Don't Dance

Chapter 3

“Ryan!” Sharpay commanded, clicking her fingers.
“Yes?” Ryan jogged to keep up with her
“We need to work on our routine for HumuHumu, the talent show is less than 2 weeks away!”
“Do we?” He raised a quizzical eyebrow. “I thought we were doing very well...” He instantly regretted say that as he saw her mouth drop open.
Sharpay let out a mirthless laugh. “First of all, the dancers are atrocious and Second, I don’t do ‘very well, I also do perfection! Now come on!” With that she turned on her heel and strode away.
“Yes, Sharpay. Sorry.” Ryan replied, following meekly; he turned his gaze skyward. “You really can’t come soon enough, Cousin Kendra.” He thought, then immediately felt guilty, knowing what Kendra would be walking into. “At least I won’t be the only one Sharpay bosses around.”
“Ryan!” Sharpay snapped.
“Coming!”

“He fakes left, going right leaving Bolton dizzy.” Chad managed to swerve around Troy. “And he’s heading for the basket, he shoots..” The ball whistled clean through the basket. “And he scores! The crowd goes wild!” Chad imitated a cheering crowd.
Troy chuckled. “Great game, man.” He said as Chad retried the ball.
“Yeah! Whoo! That’s what I’m talkin’ ‘bout!” Chad high – fived his best friend. “We are so heading for the Championships again next year!”
Troy chuckled again. “Cool it!”

“Hey guys!” A familiar voice made them turn.
“Hey hottie!” Chad playfully kissed Taylor’s cheek.
“Oh stop it Chad!” She drawled, rolling her eyes as she lightly pushed him. “Fulton wanted you back in a.s.a.p for lunch duty.”
“Aw man!” Troy said.

“Whenever, wherever, we’re meant to be together...” Kendra sang along with the Shakira track that was playing.
“Someone sounds excited?” Juliette chuckled.
“I am!” Kendra replied. “I haven’t seen Ryan and Sharpay in ages! Since....”
“Last Summer?”
“Right!”

Mother and daughter burst into a fit of the giggles!

“No, no, NO!” Sharpay thundered. “You’re supposed to a dancer, graceful like a Summer breeze, not a clog – dancing Elephant!”
“I’m sorry.” The girl’s lip trembled. “I’ll, I’ll try and do better next time...”
“Not good enough! Now get out!”
The girl fled crying softly.
“Tsk. Amateur.”

Ryan was tempted to go after the girl, he felt sorry for his sister’s behaviour.
“That was a bit harsh, Sis.” He said.
“She needed to know who is boss.”
“Still..”

A soft knock and cough came from the doorway.

“What now?!” Sharpay snapped.
“Oh, bad time?”

Sharpay and Ryan turned to see Kendra standing there.
“Kendra, sweetheart!” Sharpay gasped and rushed to her cousin in a pink flurry of hugs and kisses.
“When did you get here?” Ryan asked as he hugged Kendra.
“About 10 minutes ago.” She replied; then turned to Sharpay. “Sounds like you’ve been having some trouble?”
Sharpay gasped and fanned herself theatrically. “Like you would not beli-eve!”
Kendra laughed softly. “Oh dear. Well, how about we get some juices and then you can tell me all about it!”

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