Timmy's Hidden Talent

Ch 6: Get Cha Head in the Game

Darla came onto the stage after the curtain dropped and said, "One week later...."

The courtyard of East High School was filled with teenagers from all years. Everyone was sitting in their groups. Jocks, skater dudes, geeks, Goths, art freaks, you name them. As soon as Troy stepped off the bus, he was surrounded by his friends/teammates from basketball.

A.J. said, "Troy, my man!"

Timmy smiled at his best friend and commented, "Hey, Chad. Hey guys, Happy New Year."

A.J. responded, "Yeah, it is going to be a Happy Wildcat New Year, man!"

The basketball team shouted, together, "Yeah!"

A.J. added, "Because in 2 weeks, we're going to the championship with you leading us to infinity and beyond." He turned to the team and the cheerleaders and asked, "What team?"

The basketball team and the cheerleaders responded, "WILDCATS!"

A.J. asked again, "What team?"

They answered again, "WILDCATS!"

Inside the halls, Sharpay and Ryan Evans were strutting their stuff as they walked down the halls. But, no one can flaunt it as well as Sharpay could. They pushed their way through the basketball posse.

Chester told his friends, "The Ice Princess has returned from the North Pole."

A.J. added, "Yeah, she probably spent the holidays the way she always does."

Tad asked, [he was playing Jason], "How's that?"

A.J. answered, "Shopping for mirrors."

The basketball team howled like wolves at Chad's remark. They walked past Taylor McKessie and her brainiac friends.

Alicia commented, "Ugh. Behold the zoo animals heralding the New Year. How tribal."

As her friends agreed, the bell ran and everyone hurried to their homerooms.

The crowds had thinned somewhat as Principal Matsui walked down the hall escorting a new student. It was a nervous Gabriella and her mother, Amelia. Gabriella's stomach flipped over and she cast an appealing look at her mother.

Trixie started to say, "Mom, my stomach...."

Amelia commented, "Is always nervous on the first day at a new school. You'll do great. You always do. And, I've made my company promise that I can't be transferred again until you graduate."

The principal stated, "I've reviewed your impressive transcripts. I expect your light will shine very brightly here at East High."

Gabriella knew that he was trying but her stomach twisted even more at these words.

She turned to her mother and stated, "I don't want to be the school's freaky genius girl again."

Amelia responded, "Just be Gabriella."

Gabriella walked towards her homeroom with Ms. Darbus, the school's drama teacher. True to her theatrical background, she was flamboyantly dressed in a long, flowing dress and wore oversized glasses. Gabriella made her way to her seat, not wanting to be noticed by anyone.

Troy noticed her in the corner of his eyes. He turned his head to get a closer look. Unfortunately, his view was blocked by the East High drama queen, Sharpay Evans.

Veronica said, giggling, "Hi, Troy."

Timmy responded, uninterested, "Hi."

Before he tried to get a better look at Gabriella, the final bell rang and everyone scattered to their seats.