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[hoopsandharmonies]

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[hoopsandharmonies]

Which pisses me off a lot. I told Chad we're running away together for Thanksgiving so I don't have to even look at them. [Kelsi's also going to see Troy's own small mean streak. It's pretty microscopic.] I don't have to hear "I told you so" and he doesn't have to hear "I want grandkids."

[There's a very, very long silence. And then he mummers.]

That wasn't me, Kelsi. That was Gabriella. She's the one that changed everything. [So he thinks.]

[theplaymaker]

You should! Chad is all ready to run away with you right now. Who needs parents when you have brothers?

[She shakes her head even though Troy can't see it.]

Gabriella inspired it in you. But you were the only one who could pull the others along. You were the one telling me I'm playmaker. Do you know how it felt to have Troy Bolton even notice my existence? And that was you talking, all you. You weren't just captain of the team, Troy, you are the captain for all of us.

[hoopsandharmonies]

Tell Chad to stay right where he's at because I'm not even sure where I'm going.

[He's silent again, letting the weight of Kelsi's words hit him.]

…everybody treats me like I'm some kind of hero. And I'm not. I'm just…average. I was the captain but I'm not anymore. Captains don't have everything fall apart, you know? What's so special about me, Kelsi? Chad could have done the same thing.

[theplaymaker]

Oh, he's getting me food, he's not going anywhere.

And you're not average, Troy. You're nice, really nice, and you try to take care of everyone. Come on, I know you like Chad, but you know he'd never have done anything like that.

[hoopsandharmonies]

Glad to hear he's treating you right. [Or he'd kick his bff's ass. Of course.]

So...the thing that makes me special is that I'm nice. [He almost sounds disgusted with himself.] But you're right. Chad used to call you Small Person because he couldn't even remember your name. Now you're making him be your errand boy. [At least that makes him feel a little better.] ...thanks Kelsi. Seriously. [He just pauses again.] Is there such a thing as being too nice? Maybe that's why Gabriella said we weren't working.

[theplaymaker]

I don't know if there is, Troy. It seems to work for you. And no one wants you to change who you are. Trust me, Gabriella doesn't want that, either. She just wants to find out who she is, I think.

[hoopsandharmonies]

And she couldn't find out with me?

[theplaymaker]

You already had your life all planned out. She'll come around, Troy. I promise.

[hoopsandharmonies]

...maybe I'll believe it in a few days but right now it sort of feels like there's a giant part of me missing. I need that to go away.

...you didn't have to call, you know. But thanks.

[theplaymaker]

You've done a lot for me, Troy. I want to be there for you, too.

I'm sorry I can't hug you right now.

[hoopsandharmonies]

It's okay. I think I just need to be alone for a little bit. [There's a small lull.]

Take care of Chad for me, okay? Be my co-captain.

[theplaymaker]

I will. But you have to take care of yourself for me, Troy.

[hoopsandharmonies]

I'll be okay. I'll talk to you in a few days, okay? Just give me a few days.

[theplaymaker]

Okay. Promise?

[hoopsandharmonies]

Promise. If you don't hear from me in...three days? Call me.

(where do we go from here)

[theplaymaker]

I will.

Take care, Troy.

[hoopsandharmonies]

Later, Playmaker.

[ooc: well with that conversation in mind Troy is actually going to change trajectory and actually DRIVE to New York. So there's that. He needs Chad-time and Ryan is snooping on Gabi]

[gottaswing]

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[hoopsandharmonies]

[ooc: I think that makes sense! I'm dropping off for a bit for work but I'll be back tonight and I'll hit up inboxes <3]

[theplaymaker]

[ooc: I'll reply before/at/after work! :D]