#nini salazar-roberts I MISS YOU

[sapphosclown]

thinking about nini living her life only to suddenly find her old highschool making front page news having sung a song together in her high school auditorium, realizing those are her friends and that’s gina porter playing juliet in the new movie and that’s her ex-boyfriend ricky bowen singing a song to gina porter about how much he loves her on the same stage that he couldn’t do that for her on the same night he eventually did.

bc if that were me an album would be written recorded and dropped the next day

[imjustavenuxwithaboomerang]

my hsmtmts hot takes:

i did not care about rina in the slightest until season 4

seblos (as a ship/couple) is just sort of...there for me. i have no big feelings towards or against them. they're definitely cute, they just don't stay on my mind

though i loved the fashion upgrade that came with it, i hated the way kourtney was written in season 4

i don't care about madlyn that much (i also don't like call it what you want all that much)

season 4's hsm3 songs were not done well (save for can i have this dance, high school musical (the finale), dani's high school musical, and now or never (auditions)) the mixing was bad, they had dara sing too high for i want it all and the singing itself just wasn't that good

^i loved most of the original songs tho

they should've never brought in any of the original hsm actors (save for kaycee and lucas in s1) they made a corbin a twisted version of himself in s3 and the rest of the actors in s4 were so overhyped just for them to barely be there

i actually liked portwell together. they both seemed so happy and i will never forgive the writers for building them up just to ruin them in s3

^speaking of s3 portwell, i will also never forgive this fandom for treating ej like he was some old man preying on a child and treating him like the villain (this is a rant by itself so we'll tackle that some other time)

i've never liked nini (or rini)

the rina hat only works because they got together in the end. imagine if a friend put a secret love confession in a gift for you and you find it after both of you get with someone else. i just find it weird to do that sort of thing when you don't even know if there's mutual feelings

i was on ricky's side during most of the rini discourse (save for him going behind nini's back and getting her a part when she didn't want one and deleting the insta comment)

while i love both jennzzara and jetney, both of them were quickly thrown together at the end with hints that there were crushes in the air for both of them

i will forever hate that they chose frozen as s3's musical. the only songs i liked were what do you know about love and love is an open door

for a show about students putting on a musical, they really just did not show a lot of the musicals

^for s2, i've been giving them a pass because it was during the first year of covid so they were probably limiting how long people could be dancing around without masks (but i was still robbed of belle's yellow dress on ashlyn and ej and biggie playing gaston and lefou)

and finally, this show pairs people up so fast with no real development for either the people or the couple itself. the show really could've benefited from growing their characters without a relationship being the driving force and then worked on building romantic relationships once they figured out what to do with each character

[melodyplucked]

@inspotlight

listen. if somebody gave me the choice right now of to never see you again or to marry you? i would marry you.

he knows it sounds crazy, the way they've connected this way... in less than 24 hours, she'd become so important to him. he knows no one else he's loved so intensely like this. and this quickly... he looks at nini, looks up at the morning sky, sun on the verge of rising, and turns to her more seriously finally.   ❝    i would marry you too- in a heartbeat. and if that's what it takes, to stay together... it wouldn't even be a question.   ❞    as they sit outside on the balcony of this little airport hotel, he can't help but wish he wasn't getting on that plane back to chicago in a few hours. back to his real life- his ex- his job... but nina- nini, as he'd taken to calling her... she has the same sort of dreams he does... maybe with her he'd follow them- maybe together they'd both be more willing to do that for themselves...   ❝    i really think i might love you- think i would fall in love with you anyway... and i don't really want to go back home-   ❞    

[livebloggingkidshows]

Flufftober (@flufftober) Day 3

"I love you!" Ricky shouts out after her back is turned and she's walking toward the door. She didn't think he was actually done talking, but that wasn't what she was expecting. It takes her a second to process what he said, but she pauses then turns back to look at him.

"What?" Because she needs him to repeat it. She needs to make sure she's not hearing things.

"I love you." It's quieter this time, but no less intense, especially with the way he's looking at her, now that she can see it. "I love you so much it scares me. That's why I didn't, couldn't, say it back. I think I've loved you since elementary school. And you've been with me through...everything," he says vaguely. But she knows what he means. "I love you. You were the first person I came out to, and you stuck up for me when EJ was being a dick about me being Troy. Even though you had no reason to."

Nini laughs wetly, "I did though. And not just because I don't think I ever fully stopped loving you." She pushes past that admission. "You didn't deserve that. I just did what any decent person would do."

Ricky takes a step forward, and then rocks back on his heels, "But nobody else did." He starts and stops a few more times, clearly unsure of what to say next.

"Ricky, um, you know in musicals when people burst into song when they've run out of things to say?" He nods hesitantly. "Sometimes it's easier to just kiss."

"Yeah?" He looks so hopeful.

"Yeah." And then they're both leaning in, and probably kissing a little too intensely for a high school dressing room.

[bunnysnuff]

What I've Been Looking For.

Pairing: Poly!Ricky Bowen x Reader x Nini Salazar-Roberts.

Trigger Warning: Poly Relationship, none, surprise celebrity at the end!

Request.

The opening night of High School Musical: The Musical was finally here, and you were feeling every ounce of excitement, nerves, and adrenaline. You had spent months rehearsing with Ricky and Nini, both of whom were by your side through every high and low. Being in a relationship with both of them made everything feel even more magical — like you had a team who understood and supported you no matter what.

As the audience filled the seats, you found yourself pacing backstage, trying to calm your nerves. Ricky caught sight of you and quickly walked over, his hand slipping into yours. “You’re gonna be amazing,” he said softly, giving you that signature charming grin. His calm energy always seemed to ground you when you needed it the most.

Nini joined you both, a warm smile on her face as she squeezed your other hand. “You’ve got this. We’re all in this together, remember?” she winked, making you laugh despite your nerves. It was moments like this that made you realize how lucky you were to have them.

As the house lights dimmed and the show began, your mind raced, but once you were on stage, everything seemed to fall into place. The music, the choreography, the lines—it all flowed, and the energy from the audience made it feel even more electric.

By the time the final bow came, the applause was thunderous. You stood between Ricky and Nini, their hands in yours, hearts pounding with the exhilaration of a show well done. The three of you shared a proud look before heading offstage, basking in the glow of your accomplishment.

However, as you made your way to the dressing rooms, a familiar voice stopped you in your tracks.

“Y/N!” You spun around, heart skipping a beat. Standing there, smiling brightly, was Vanessa Hudgens, your cousin. She stepped forward, arms open wide.

Your eyes widened in shock. “Vanessa?! What—what are you doing here?”

Ricky and Nini exchanged confused glances, but your cousin didn’t hesitate to pull you into a tight hug. “I wouldn’t miss your big night for the world! You didn’t think I was gonna stay away when you were performing High School Musical, did you?”

“I didn’t think you even knew!” you stammered, still in disbelief.

Vanessa chuckled, pulling back to look at you. “Of course I knew. Your mom may have let it slip, but I wanted to surprise you.” She glanced over your shoulder at Ricky and Nini. “So, are you gonna introduce me to your friends?”

You turned to your partners, cheeks flushing. “Um, yeah. Vanessa, this is Ricky and Nini. They’re... well, we’re...”

“Together,” Ricky finished, smiling sheepishly as he extended his hand. Nini gave a small wave, her own smile matching the pride in her eyes.

Vanessa raised an eyebrow, but her smile widened. “Well, it looks like you’ve got a great team supporting you. I’m really proud of you, Y/N. You were incredible tonight.”

Your heart swelled as you took in her words. Being related to someone who had been a part of the original High School Musical was something you’d always known but never thought much about—until now. The connection felt surreal, but standing there with Ricky and Nini, you realized that tonight was even more special than you’d ever imagined.

Ricky wrapped an arm around your shoulders, pulling you close. “Looks like being a star runs in the family.”

Nini nodded, her hand slipping into yours again. “I’d say we have some pretty big shoes to fill.”

You laughed, feeling lighter than you had all night. “Well, no pressure, right?”

Vanessa grinned. “Trust me, you’ve already made your mark.” She glanced at Ricky and Nini. “And I’m glad you’ve got these two to back you up.”

As the night went on, you couldn’t stop smiling. With Vanessa’s surprise visit and the warmth of Ricky and Nini by your side, you knew this opening night would be a memory you’d cherish forever.

[sankta-starkova]

LETTERMAN

022; the field trip

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summary: the one where ej and andy realise that there may be some romantic feelings between them that hadn't been there before, or had they? the new year test this revelation

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EJ and Andy sat in a room in front of a camera as they prepared for the news show they signed up for, the east high morning news show.

"Welcome to the East High Morning Show, I'm Ej Caswell," he said as they both sat on the chairs

"And I'm Andy Kennedy and we're co-hosting the first ever East High Morning show," she introduced herself.

"Cause I'm the president of the AV club," EJ said with a grin.

"And I'm also the president of the AV club," she said with a laugh, the two smiling at each other.

Andy had been trying to convince Mr Mazzara to let them have a morning show for ages and now that there were more people in the AV club, it was allowed.

Now the two of them sat there, nobody knowing about their relationship as they co-hosted a show.

"And now for our first guest, you know her from the Rose Song which has been blowing up the East High Instagram," she said and EJ quickly cut in.

"Sorry, quick reminder, tickets for Beauty and the Beast go on sale next week," he added in.

"Thats right EJ, now, please welcome Nini Salazar-Roberts," Andy said and she walked in, the duo cheering.

After her song about being the Rose went viral, they were hoping to convince more people to come onto the morning show and to come see the theatre production.

"Thanks for having me," she said and EJ placed a finger on his ear like he was on a real morning show.

"This just in, Ninis song has over 2,500 views, making it the most viewed post in drama club history," EJ explained and Nini looked shocked.

"Nini, how does it feel to be you right now?" Andy asked and Nini said she felt good.

Nini had never had this level of popularity before and it felt weird, but also kind of nice

They continued the interview until the show ended, the three having to go to an impromptu meeting by Miss Jenn.

"Everyone, attention please. We are in such a good place and today our wonderful actor/designer Kourtney Greene is going to show you the completed costumes," she explained and everyone cheered.

Kourtney pulled the tarp off of the rack and everyone cheered as they saw their costumes.

But then she went to show individual costumes. She showed them the details of the dress and the design.

"EJ, I gave you some abs that would make Captain America proud," she said as she handed him his costume.

"I have abs, ask And-" then he realised what he was saying and froze, "-ask Ashlyn my cousin, who must have seen me at water polo practice,"

He looked so awkward and Andy just giggled, her and Ashlyn watching from the other side of the room.

He hoped that the comment wouldn't make people think that they had slept together because they hadn't.

They'd done other things, a few heated make out sessions with a shirt or two off - thus allowing her to prove that he had abs.

"Well, everyone has abs, these are Kourtney Originals," she said and he took it with a smile.

Clearly she had not heard the slip up that he had as nobody commented on the words.

"And every Gaston needs a Beast," she said before realising the mask was missing.

"I know where our beast mask is," Carlos said as he looked on his phone. He showed everyone a picture of the North High drama stage.

Everyone looked at it confused, not seeing it. "What are we looking at?" Andy questioned.

"Look at the trunk," he said as he zoomed in, but they still didn't get it, "Thats obviously Beast fur. It makes sense why they would want to take it,"

It wad a little bit blurry and some people would definitely not believe that it was the Beast mask but they had no other leads.

"We have to get even right," Big Red said after everyone agreed that it definitely was the Beast mask. 

They were all bickering amongst themselves, Andy not sure that North High had taken their beast mask.

"They posted something new, 'North High gonna steal your heart this spring' they must have stole it," Carlos said as he read it off his phone.

Maybe they were reading too much in between the lines or maybe they were just teasing them and wondering if they even knew.

"Stop. I want you to keep looking for that mask and let it go," Miss Jenn said, "Understood,"

They all nodded their heads, muttering that they understood as she left the room.

But as soon as she had left, they rushed over to North High as fast as they could.

By the time that they made it there, they were all ready for the sneak attack. They stood in the hallway, Carlos organising them.

"Based on their Instagram post, the mask has to be in the costume shop," he explained.

"Isn't this kind of trespassing?" Seb questioned, looking around suspiciously.

The group didn't say anything as they knew that it was kind of wrong to be stealing something back but they had stole it initially.

"There will be other people still in school, we'll blend in," Carlos said, trying to reassure everyone, "Though Ashlyn, you may have taken the camouflage thing too far,"

Everyone looked at Ashlyn as she wore a yellow hoodie that said 'North High Hornets'

"No, today, I am Diane. I play volleyball and I love North High," she explained to everyone.

Andy and EJ laughed about it, everyone talking amongst themselves and Carlos got frustrated.

"Focus! Who's gonna be the lookout?" He asked, looking around at them.

"Me and Andy could be lookout. I can't promise I won't go all Gina 1.0 and Andy can reign me back if I try to escape," Gina explained.

Andy smiled at her friend, placing a hand on her shoulder as a supportive mechanism.

"Okay, we've got this. Everyone ready?" Carlos asked and everyone nodded their heads with excitement.

"What team?" Ricky asked with a huge smile on his face, placing his hand in the middle of their circle.

"Wait, maybe we shouldn't yell," Carlos said but his voice was frowned out by everyone else placing their hands in the middle and yelling out 'wildcats'.

"Be careful," EJ whispered to Andy before he walked off with the others. 

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[thewidowsghost]

Ashes (HSMTMTS x Salazar-Roberts Reader) - Chapter 2

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"Ladies and gentleman, just a reminder that the auditions for the musical will begin in the auditorium in five minutes," The words ring from the intercom.

Nini fixes her gaze on her sister excitedly.

(Y/n)'s gaze sparkles warmly. "Let's go!" (Y/n) says and Nini bounces excitedly.

. . .

"People! Make sure your audition number is clearly visible on your clothes!" Carlos yells over the bustle of the room. "This isn't a game."

(Y/n) chuckles, her eyes sparkling with amusement.

Nini and (Y/n) were sitting on opposite sides of the room - their usual audition ritual. Nini is accompanied by EJ and Kourtney.

(Y/n) leans over her guitar, her fingers gently plucking a soft tune - her usual audition ritual - her eyes closed as her nose points down towards the guitar.

There is a knocking on the doorframe of the room, and there is a ringing silence.

"Okay, theatre people," Miss Jenn, who had walked into the room, claps her hands. "Let's do this."

Then her eyes fall on (Y/n), whose guitar is still sitting in her lap.

"Bring the guitar," Miss Jenn says, then she leaves, (Y/n) blinking in surprise.

(Y/n) puts a strap on her guitar, and she follows her twin out of the room, her guitar resting on her back.

. . .

Miss Jenn stops beside (Y/n), who is sitting offstage, tuning her guitar.

"How long have you been playing guitar?" Miss Jenn asks, and (Y/n) blinks, looking surprised.

"About nine to ten years," (Y/n) replies.

"Well, good luck," Miss Jenn tells her.

(Y/n) watches Miss Jenn with a slightly confused look on her face, but as she goes to focus back on guitar, she catches the eye of a very pretty redhead who is standing in a line to do her audition readings.

The redhead is dressed in a pink sweatshirt with the same shade of pink sweatpants, and her hair is pulled back.

The redhead smiles at (Y/n), her eyes crinkling cutely.

All the breath leaves (Y/n)'s chest and she sits stunned for a moment before she shakes herself.

(Y/n) looks up again when she sees Miss Jenn stop in front of the redhead.

"You," Miss Jenn studies the redhead closely. "You're giving me uncommon depth. Ms. Darbus?" Miss Jenn offers.

"I'm dying. I'm deceased. Yes." the girl says and (Y/n) giggles uncharastically.

"Oh, your application says you play piano?" Miss Jenn asks.

"I dabble," the girl replies.

"You ever written a song?" Miss Jenn asks.

"I mean, nothing I've ever shared with anyone," the girl admits.

"I always thought the drama teacher should have an Act Two power ballad," Miss Jenn smiles at the girl.

(Y/n) continues to watch as Miss Jenn reaches Nini. "And how about we have you read for Kelsi?" Miss Jenn asks.

(Y/n) sets down her guitar and goes to stand next to the last boy in line.

Nini pauses, and she glances down at her twin. (Y/n) nods her encouragement.

"Gabriella," Nini corrects. "I wanna audition for Gabriella."

"Okay," Miss Jenn smiles at Nini. She moves on to the boy in between (Y/n) and Nini. "You're reading for Ryan, right?" she asks.

(Y/n) can sense the boy's discomfort, and Carlos pipes up, "I think he'd rather play Sharpay."

Miss Jenn looks back at the blonde haired boy, and he grins. "I love that. That is so fresh."

Miss Jenn takes one more step to stand in front of (Y/n). Glancing back at Nini, Miss Jenn can see the similarities between the two girls.

Studying (Y/n) closely, Miss Jenn glances down at her clipboard.

. . .

"Okay, the last of the Troys," Miss Jenn says as EJ walks onto stage with a basketball clutched in his hands. "And he comes with props." EJ fake throws the ball, and catches it again, chuckling. "Whenever you're ready," Miss Jenn tells EJ. "Okay," her voice softens, "what do I need to know?" she asks Carlos, who is sitting beside her.

"EJ Caswell," Carlos begins. "Most Instagram followers. Co-Captain of the Water Polo team. Senior class treasurer. Wakes up looking like that. Doesn't know I exist."

"I hope he can carry a tune," Miss Jenn says.

As EJ sings his piece, Nini smiles, her eyes softening with affection.

"Well, excuse me, Armie Hammer just called," Miss Jenn says and (Y/n)'s eyebrows raise. "He wants his jawline back." (Y/n) chuckles and EJ looks confused, glancing over at Nini and (Y/n), who were standing next to each other. "We're moving on to the Gabriellas," Miss Jenn goes on as EJ walks over to the wings.

The girl - Gina Porter, who had the fancy dance moves in the warm up - sings her piece with a steady voice.

"She's good," Nini murmurs in (Y/n)'s ear, sounding worried.

"We're going together," (Y/n) replies. "You're leading. You'll do amazing."

EJ comes to stand beside Nini and Nini turns to her boyfriend. "Okay, I could really use some last-minute tips. Like, now."

(Y/n) steps slightly away so they could talk.

"And that's why I love you," (Y/n) can hear EJ say, and Nini freezes.

. . .

(Y/n) is walking up to her bedroom but she freezes at her door as Ricky rushes past.

"Ricky?" (Y/n) asks but Ricky doesn't answer, his head bowed.

(Y/n) messes with her doorknob before she moves to Nini's room where her twin was hugging a pillow to her chest, tears streaming down her cheeks.

"Nin?" (Y/n) asks, moving over to her sister's bed.

Sitting down, Nini collapses into her sister's arms, sobbing against her shoulder.

. . .

"You ready?" (Y/n) asks her sister.

"Any intel on these two?" Miss Jenn asks as the two sisters walk out into the center of the stage.

"Nini Salazar-Roberts," Carlos says, nodding to Nini. "Harmless chorus girl. Usually plays farm animals and trees. (Y/n) Salazar-Roberts," Carlos goes on, gesturing to (Y/n). "Orchestra girl. Plays cello, guitar, viola, and piano. Co-Captain of the cross-country team."

"Okay, Nini, (Y/n)! Whenever you're ready," Miss Jenn says louder so the twins can hear.

Nini goes to start, but there are heavy footsteps approaching somewhere, and (Y/n) and Nini pause.

The door at the back of the auditorium slams open and (Y/n) scowls as she hears Ricky yell, "Am I too late? Am I too late?"

The redhead, whose eye (Y/n) had caught earlier, watches (Y/n) as she turns, facing her twin, murmuring something that the others can't hear. The redhead can see Nini relax a little, however.

"We're all set on Troys," Miss Jenn tells Ricky as he jumps up the stairs. "We're low on Chads. You can read after the Gabriellas."

"I-I only studied the Troy scenes in the movie," Ricky stutters and EJ rolls his eyes.

"Troy would have arrived on time," Carlos replies, looking annoyed.

"I hope that was ironic," (Y/n) comments and the others laugh.

Miss Jenn turns away from Ricky and back towards (Y/n) and Nini, who were standing shoulder to shoulder, (Y/n)'s feet spread slightly, as though grounding herself.

"Whoo!" EJ yells, cheering his girlfriend on.

Miss Jenn starts, her coffee spilling on the light board.

Electricity crackles and the lights flicker off, leaving the others sitting in darkness.

"Nobody panic!" Miss Jenn calls after a moment, trying to mop up her spilled coffee with a few sheets of paper. "Girls, let's wait for the lights to come back on," she goes on. "I don't want this to throw you."

(Y/n) takes a deep breath, exchanging a glance with Nini.

"We're not thrown," Nini says, furrowing her eyebrows.

(Y/n) and Nini begin the song, and both Ricky and EJ jump up, flicking on their phone lights and shining them in (Y/n) and Nini's eyes.

. . .

Watching the twins sing, the redhead notices how well their voice complement each other's, Nini's higher voice easily matching up with (Y/n)'s lower voice.

Just as the two finish, the lights flicker back on.

(Y/n) glances at Nini. "Funny how that happens."

Nini regards her twin with amusement, while the others on the stage laugh.

Miss Jenn considers the two in front of her for a moment, Ricky and EJ turning off their phone flashlights.

"Good job you two," Miss Jenn says, looking impressed.

(Y/n) grins at her sister and the two walk over, sitting down.

Nini had plopped herself beside EJ, leaving (Y/n) to sit in between her and the pretty redhead that had caught her eye earlier.

"You, late boy," Miss Jenn calls back to Ricky. "Let's do the Chad sides."

(Y/n) throws a protective arm around Nini's shoulders as Ricky walks to the middle of the stage.

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[shelbbswrites]

HSMTMTS' "You Never Know" came on shuffle while I was working. Now I'm thinking about how much I miss Nini Salazar-Roberts.

[melodyplucked]

   ❝    oh yeah? you've got ideas for my wedding ring, angel? well- i can't say i haven't thought a lot about yours over the years... and i would love to have an engagement ring with whatever you want to do with it...   ❞    he smiles at her brightly.   ❝    yeah- i mean- you're the one in my hoodie, baby- but yeah. it's cozier and warmer when we're all cuddly   ❞    he hums, kissing her softly on the cheek.   ❝    we should get up and go to bed- at least cuddle for a while   ❞    at her words he laughs.   ❝    nini salazar-roberts- you can wake me up as many times as you want. i'm just going to be glad i have you in my bed.   ❞    she gets up so he does too, taking her offered hand, but not really using it, not wanting to pull her back down onto him right now.   ❝    i know we both have so much to tell each other. we'll catch up- day by day. i love hearing every thought in your pretty head. i love you.   ❞    he pulls her into his grip again though once they step back into the apartment and he closes the window, locking it tight.

   ❝    i do know- i'd never want it to change- i don't want us to ever change... we're wrapped up in each other and i think that's amazing and beautiful.   ❞    he pulls her body closer to his, wrapping his arms around her waist and leaning in for a gentle kiss to her lips. he's missed her. he just- needs this another few moments.   ❝    no- no i get what you're saying. it's fine. don't worry.   ❞    reassurance comes so quickly off his lips. he wants her to know she can be comfortable expressing herself to him.   ❝    i'm excited to get to see more of your new life, neens. meet your friends and we can tell them how we fell in love.   ❞    he teases, booping her on the tip of her nose. he releases his grip around her waist as she sort of looks around the living room. he does want to take her back to his bedroom and then get cozy, but... this is nice. having her here. feeling her presence makes the city feel like home. ricky laughs at her recounted tale. they just have so many memories together...   ❝    hmmm- maybe. but i definitely remember that baklava. i think i'd do a much better job now than we did in middle school. i actually really cook now. i think i'll have to make you a romantic dinner sometime.   ❞    he hums.

❝    i    am    really    excited    for    that.    i    love    that    you're    excited    for    it,    too.    that    you    want    to    wear    my    ring    as    much    as    i    love    wearing    yours...    i've    had    this    plan    about    what    i'd    do    with    your    wedding    band    for    so    long    and    i    might    have    to    do    something    similar    with    an    engagement    ring    for    you...    as    if    that    wasn't    totally    cryptic,    right?    ❞    she    laughs,    shaking    her    head.    she    wants    him    to    know    she's    always    thought    about    marrying    him,    and    even    has    thought    about    what    she    would    want    his    wedding    ring    to    look    like.    she    knew    exactly    how    she    wanted    to    have    it    engraved    for    him.    ❝    it    is    kinda    cold    out    here,    huh?    sometimes    i    don't    even    notice    it    when    i'm    in    your    arms.    you're    so    nice    and    warm.    ❞    

❝    we    probably    should    go    to    bed,    but    you're    going    to    have    to    deal    with    me    repeatedly    remembering    things    i've    wanted    to    tell    you    for    months    and    waking    you    back    up    once    you    were    nearly    asleep.    ❞    voice    is    low,    sleepy,    as    she    says    it,    laughing    softly.    she    wants    to    tell    him    everything.    she'd    always    told    him    nearly    every    thought    that    went    through    her    pretty    little    head.    she    couldn't    help    it.    ❝    you're    in    every    bit    of    my    past,    i    don't    know    how    things    could    untangle    from    you,    y'know?    i'd    never    want    them    to,    either.    ❞    she    knows    he    could    probably    stand    up    with    her    in    his    arms,    but    after    a    few    more    moments    in    his    arms,    she    starts    to    untangle    herself    from    his    embrace,    standing    up    on    the    fire    escape    and    holding    a    hand    out    to    him    as    if    she'd    be    any    help    in    him    standing    up    when    she's    a    foot    shorter    and    half    his    weight.        

❝    they're    excited    to    meet    you    eventually,    so    they're    going    to    be    very    excited    in    the    morning    to    know    you're    you.    i    don't    think    that    made    any    sense,    but    i'm    tired,    so    i'm    not    elaborating.    you    know    what    i    mean.    ❞    once    he's    standing,    she    ducks    back    into    the    apartment    and    looks    around    again    at    the    living    room.    ❝    have    you    been    to    that    greek    place    on    eighty-first?    every    time    i    have    the    baklava    there,    i    think    about    the    time    we    had    to    make    a    dish    from    a    different    country    for    our    history    class    and    failed    so    miserably    at    our    baklava.    ❞

[livelovecaliforniadreams]

Rini + Hugs

[imjustavenuxwithaboomerang]

no yeah i really love how every core 4 member got a real happy ending....except for ej

nini is happily pursuing music in la with her moms' full support

ricky is dating gina, a girl he calls "home". he's finally becoming more at peace with love and how to show it. he's learned how to not run from his problems. his parents are getting back together (???) and his drama teacher wrote such a good letter of recommendation that he was accepted into a community college

gina becomes a literal movie star and was able to change the filming location of her second movie, without any consequences, to salt lake so she can physically be with ricky, the boy she finally got to date after crushing on him since the day they met. she has a permanent home to call her own now. her mom finally showed up to an opening night and she was finally able to portray gabriella

and then ej...is alone (in a wildcat sense) at college, financially cut off from his family, working multiple jobs to afford it. he spends most of his season 4 screentime guiding and helping others (ricky, gina, miss jenn, madlyn) instead of an actual storyline and a lot of his lines were about how he's made mistakes and has to live with them

[beautyofthend]

the storm // second chances

[aamirmitchell]

“it’s clear there’s already so much talent at east, so i’m gonna go west”

[rinisbowen]

ricky x nini x book metaphors for their journeys in their songs

a chapter begins the pages turn in the wind, the story’s so unpredictable (you never know)

give me empty pages, just give me something new (finally free)

close the book before it turns to tragedy… (let you go)

[chandler-monica]

OLIVIA RODRIGO and JOSHUA BASSETT as NINI SALAZAR-ROBERTS and RICKY BOWEN HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES (2019-) happy birthday miss @rickybown ily 💖

[amberpriceenthusiast]

NINI😭😭😭