Chad pulled up in the Staff Parking lot, slowing down gradually as he looked for a spot to park. It always took him a while to find a decent park, something that always bothered him since some teachers have there own reserved spot - but since Chad was only assistant coach, he didnt have one of his own, thus he had to spend around ten minutes a day trying to find one.

He spotted one near the back of the lot and pulled into it, putting the car in park before unbuckling his seatbelt. He then lent over to the backseat to get his sports bag which held all his gear in it before getting out of the car, closing the door behind him. Pulling the sports bag over his shoulder, he started his way towards East High..a small walk from where Chad had parked, but it didnt really bother him considering he was a bit early - it was early afternoon and the sun was shining, so Chad did have some time to kill before having to go to the gym. Lunch had just ended for the students and he was glad - meaning he could walk around the school without being bombarded with students.

As he walked through the East High courtyard at the front of the school, he couldnt help but whistle softly to himself; something he always seemed to do when walking..a habbit he picked up on in college.

Chad continued walking around the courtyard at the front of the school, as he carried on whistling. He had just found out that Gabriella had returned to New Mexico and wondered if Taylor knew of this - something he's going to have to ask about later. He then heard a familer voice, rasing an eyebrow as he saw Ryan Evans approch him. He laughed lightly in a suprised manner when Ryan spoke, "Evans!" he grinned, walking a few steps to meet Ryan half way.

He nodded lightly when Ryan spoke about New York and broadway, "Thats great man" he said with a smile, "Yeah, I heard about that. Congrats" he said patting Ryan on the shoulder gently. Seeing as Sharpay also works at the school, she is still known to gossip..it was no suprise she told Chad about the engagment.

He then saw Ryan look down at his hand and Chad couldnt help but smile lightly as he shrugged. "Taylor" he said proudly, "I popped the question early last year..and here we are" He told him, "I sent you out an invite..but apperantly New Yorks mail service is slacking" he explained.

Chads eyes widened when Ryan explained how he proposed to Kelsi. "Wow, and just to think I did it with a candle lit dinner at home" He said with a slight chuckle. He then nodded, "Fair enough" he said, smiling. "So, whens the wedding?" He asked casually, as he adjusted the strap on his shoulder.

He then nodded with a small grin, "That would be the one" He said, "Yeah..I figured that after one hell of a year, we needed some good news amoungst it all" He explained with a small shrug, keeping the small smile on his face. "See what I mean by slacking? The wedding was months ago, and you still haven't got it" He said with a slight shake of his head, "New York must be really crazy" he continued. When Ryan made an offer to take him and Taylor out to dinner he nodded slowly, "Sounds like a plan" he grinned, never the one to give up a free meal.

Chad smiled lightly, nodding when Ryan continued to talk about his proposal to Kelsi. "Summer Wedding sounds cool" he said as he kept the sma smile on his face, "Not long to go then huh?"He said as the smile soon turned into a small smirk. "London..wouldt you rather get away from the busy lifestyle?" He asked, keeping the smirk on his face.

Chad then laughed, "Dude..if Shar had it her way, the whole wedding will be pink" he said. His eyes soon grew wide when Ryan continued, "You--you want me as your best man?" He asked looking at Ryan, looking for any sign that may lead into a small joke. Chad soon shrugged the thought off and nodded, "Sure thing man" he grinned.

He then fell silent for a moment, suddenly finding his shoes intresting. He slowly looked back up at Ryan and sighed, "You didnt hear?" He asked, "Coach Bolton passed away early last year, soon followed by Lucille" he explained, "Then on top of it all, Troy busted his knee now can't play ball. Hence why we're here..coaching the Wildcats" he explained, trailing off with a small frown as he relived the last year.

He sighed once again and shrugged, "Baylors is good" He said with a small grin, "Its Zeke's place..awesome food" he added, "But there are a few new restraunts around" he told Ryan, "I'm sure the girls would know where to go" he said with a small nod before chuckling, "Or, you know we could just book a table at a random restraunt and drag them there" He said, chuckling once again.