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[gottaswing]

He only showed me the initial email, but I figured you must have, given he said you're cool now. How are you cool after that? I don't get it.

[hoopsandharmonies]

We worked it out. [There's almost an audible shrug in his tone.] He still didn't explain a lot, but he also didn't deny a lot. So we talked and I felt bad and he felt bad and so we apologized and talked about how crazy his sister is and everything was fine. I told him about my theater classes, he told me about Juilliard, and we hung up with the understanding that I'm still not okay with what he did and neither is he.

[gottaswing]

Mhm. [He's silent for a while because it's really not exactly the nicest subject and he's not good with talking about it. But changing isn't that easy, either.]

The glitter wasn't his fault though.

[hoopsandharmonies]

That was part of the "crazy sister" talk.

Did you know there are multiple Sharpay Evanses in the world?

[gottaswing]

There are not. What the fuck are you scaring me for?

[hoopsandharmonies]

Changing the subject! I'm surrounded by scary, blond California divas. I have never been more terrified in my life. They bring their dogs to class. Chihuahuas.

[gottaswing]

Are any of them thinking up really strange schemes to get you to sing with them?

[hoopsandharmonies]

Some of them, yeah. [He suddenly starts laughing.]

I've never seen Gabi glare at anybody before, but she was really feisty when she came to visit during fall semester.

[gottaswing]

I've seen her throw some glares Sharpay's way back in Lava Springs, so I think I can imagine. It's her own fault for choosing a Disney prince, lots of competition.

[hoopsandharmonies]

Yeah but a lot of girls glare at Sharpay. [Annnd it comes full circle.] Oh. Got it. Also I don't know about that. I think everybody's exaggerating about this whole "Disney Prince" thing.

[gottaswing]

I don't get how you can look that way and not be more conceited. I mean, I'm aware that I'm the hottest there is, but you're pretty great for a white guy.

[hoopsandharmonies]

Ha ha ha. I don't know, I guess because I look at myself all the time and don't notice it? I'm just a guy, Chad.

[...no Troy. Noooo Troy, stop talking.]

Sooo what does this mean anyway? You're mostly attracted to skinny white guys?

[gottaswing]

Ryan isn't even white. He's... transparent.

[It's alright, Chad expects no sensitivity and has none.]

[hoopsandharmonies]

That's not really an image of Ryan Evans I wanted. So you're attracted to a ghost?

[gottaswing]

Nah, cracker boy, I just mean he's very, very white.

But I don't care about skin color or you'd not be like a brother to me. I don't know what guys I am attracted to, I've only ever been attracted to Ryan.

[hoopsandharmonies]

Very.

No, I know you don't. I guess I'm just trying to figure out if this is a "liking guys" thing, or if it's just a "liking Ryan" thing.

[gottaswing]

What difference does that make for you?

[hoopsandharmonies]

I guess it doesn't. Relax. I'm just curious.

[gottaswing]

I don't think I've really had a chance to figure that out yet. Need to get over him first.

[hoopsandharmonies]

Which is why I wanted to introduce you to some of my friends from UC Berkeley.

[gottaswing]

Yeah, you can start being my pimp when I actually want any of that.

[hoopsandharmonies]

Right now I'm just going to be a good friend. Is that better?

[gottaswing]

You are the best friend anyone could ask you and I'll give you money for fuel.

Thanks. Really.

Oh, by the way, I think Ryan actually believes I'm bringing a date.

[hoopsandharmonies]

Don't even worry about it. This is sort of an emergency.

[There's a surprised laugh though.] What? How do you figure that one?

[gottaswing]

Because I told him I'd be needing two tickets and then he got all weird about it and started talking about me and 'my friend'. It was pretty great, actually.