Troy Bolton watched as his best friend, Gabriella Montez took down all the history notes while their teacher dictated. He was not bothered about taking down the notes himself, because, he knew that Gabriella would lend him his in time for their exams.
That was what Troy did most of the time at school. He watched the pretty brunette take down the notes, while he wondered how he could ask her out. Troy did not have any trouble with girls. He was the captain of the East High basketball team captain and also the most popular guy in school. Gabriella was not a cheerleader or anything of that kind, but, she was a good student who helped Troy pass his exams. Troy sighed as he watched Gabriella.
"Mr. Bolton," their history teacher, Ms Viola said. "Are you planning on taking your eyes off Ms Montez and taking down some of these notes?"
Everyone laughed. Troy blushed as Gabriella turned from her seat to glance at him.
"What's up with you?" she whispered.
"Nothing," Troy hissed back. "Just bored. Lend me your notes later, will you?"
"Sure," Gabriella rolled her eyes and turned around to face the teacher.
This time, Gabriella was not paying attention to Ms Viola. She was thinking about what Ms Viola said earlier. Troy had been staring at her. She could not believe it. Was there a chance that Troy liked her? Gabriella shook her head, slightly. Troy would never fall for her. He had not probably even looked at her. Gabriella was too much in love with Troy, so that, she had started to imagine things.
As soon as the bell rang, Troy jumped up and ran out of the classroom before anyone could ask him any awkward questions. He raced to the gym and started shooting hoops. That was the only thing that he was really good at. Coach Jack Bolton saw his son practicing. He walked up to Troy and smiled.
"What happened today?" Jack asked.
"Viola caught me staring at Gabi," Troy muttered, as the ball went through the basket without touching the rims.
"Maybe you should ask her out," Jack said.
Troy looked at his father and then looked over his shoulder, worried whether someone might have heard him. "Dad, never give me advice on girls anywhere, but at home," Troy said.
Jack laughed and left Troy alone to play.