Gabriella's POV

We were in choir having an awesome time. It seemed like everyone in the class was different but when it came to the song everyone blended into one. Once the song finished, we all gave a loud cheer and passed our music sheets to Marvin Phillips without him having a choice. Before I left Ms. Hills wanted to tell me that she sent me letter of recommendation to Bryson Summer Music Program. I thanked her and I left. I ran into Marvin and he said he had the tickets. I was so excited and I gave him the money. First it was just awkward silence with him just smiling at me. Then he gave out his hand, and I politely shook it trying not to laugh. My best friend, Corrie, said "He's probably hoping all summer he didn't just get you pregnant."

I replied, "Shut up. He's so nice." And we left our building laughing.

Today was the last day of school. Finally, I couldn't wait to get out of here. Now, I can be a hopeful of getting into a summer music program like Bryson. Corrie and I were waving to everyone, saying our goodbyes, and we ran into my brother and other best friend Charlie with his prized possession, his camera.

"And what do these two new seniors have to say now??" he asked.

"All I can say is bring on the summer!" Corrie shouted into the camera.

"It's summertime baby!" I screamed.

"So what are you doing later?" Charlie shut his camera and went straight to Corrie.

I interrupted before Corrie could say anything and I said, "Charlie, stop hitting on my friend."

"Whatever you're doing.." Corrie replied to Charlie.

"Corrie, stop hitting on my brother!" I shouted and they laughed.

"Hey Gabs, tell mom and dad that I won't be home until late." I looked at him confused.

"But it's your graduation barbeque."

"I have things to do, people to see. But leave a burnt burger for me." He left. I got into Corrie's car.

We arrived at my house. "Thanks Corrie." I shut the door closed and ran into the house.

Later, Charlie hasn't arrived yet and my dad was attempting to grill steaks. I was talking to Aunt Christina. I was telling her about the Bryson Music Program. Dad overheard us. He didn't want me to go. He said that Los Angeles isn't the place for me. "You're not going." He said loudly.

"But Dad…." I was at the begging stage.

"No buts Gabriella." He went back to his grill. Soon after that, Charlie finally made his entrance.

Aunt Christina was the first one he saw. He was surprised. "Hey!" he gave her a hug. Then he looked at me in an unpleasant mood. "What happened?"

Aunt Christina said, "Your sister was telling me about this summer music program, but your father had to suck the fun and tell her she couldn't."

"Dad, many talented kids applied into this program. If Gabriella makes it in, that means she has a gift." He smiled at me. I was so thankful to have a brother like Charlie. He's the kind of guy who would stick up for you, even against your own father.

"Of course she has a gift. I don't think she should be in Los Angeles."

"Yeah, you're right Dad. You don't think."

"Don't use that tone with me Charles!" Charlie kicked the grill and left. "YOU'RE GROUNDED!" Dad yelled.

No POV

Charlie was sitting on our front porch looking at the crystal blue sky. He dazed upon it until Aunt Christina walked on the porch. She automatically knew what he was thinking. He saw her and smiled. "She needs to go to that summer music program. That's just all I want from her." Aunt Christina nodded and gave a high five to Charlie. Gabriella walked in.

"Did I miss anything?" She looked at them weirdly.

"No nothing." They said in unison and smiled.

In Charlie's bedroom,

Charlie was editing a few video clips of Gabriella singing. He clicked on one clip.

The radio started singing one of Gabriella's favorite songs.

"STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE!" Gabriella shouted in her hairbrush. She hadn't noticed that Charlie was filming her with his camera. She saw him as she threw one of her shirts at his camera.

He laughed and clicked on another clip.

Gabriella was playing on the house piano.

Sometimes I feel like I'm a bird with broken wings
At times I dread my now and envy where I've been
'Cause that's when quiet wisdom takes control
At least I've got a story no one's told

She smiled as she saw Charlie circling her with his camera.

He smiled and clicked on another clip.

"Ladies and gentleman I would like to introduce my indescribable, amazing sister, Gabriella Montez!" Charlie yelled in front of his camera.

"I'd first like to thank all my fans. This one is dedicated to you." She smiled as she started singing.

I don't claim to know it all
I've had some wins I've had some falls
The road is long and time is short
I don't wanna spend too much time in thought
I don't intend to play it safe
I've gotta move to find my place
I wasn't born for small talk crowds
I know what I want and its not in this town
I don't wanna just survive
I'm gonna hit the road I'm gonna drive

[Chorus
I've hit the highway, and I'm not comin home
I'm gonna drive
I'll do it my way, I'll call you on the phone
When I arrive
It's all I got and I'm not gonna stop for no one
In my way as long as I'm alive
I'm gonna drive

Charlie stopped the clip. He walked to the nearest post office box. He opened the box and slid a package on it.

Gabriella's POV

I wanted to give Charlie my congratulations present. I ran up to his room but he wasn't there. He probably went out with friends but I really needed him to come home sooner. I was looking in his telescope until the door opens. It was Charlie. "Hey." He said with a smile.

"I almost forgot to give you your present." I said as I passed him the same tickets Marvin sold to me.

"Tickets to Green Day?!" I nodded and he smiled. His smile quickly disappeared. "I can't." He said slowly as he sat on his bed.

"What? Why can't you?" I asked very confused as I sat next to him.

"I'm grounded."

"What? Where is the Charlie that doesn't follow the rules and will do anything just to have fun?" He bit his lip and looked at me.

"Let's go through the backyard." He said smiling and I nodded.

In Charlie's car,

"When are you leaving?" I asked Charlie.

"In a few weeks,"

"What? Why are you leaving so early?"

"Gabi, it's just time for me to go. Dad and I really don't get along." He answered and looked at me. I nodded slowly.

"The only thing that I'm sad to be leaving is you." I smiled a little bit as we got into our parking spot.

During the concert,

We ran inside the concert. A lot of people were screaming as Charlie and I ran to the front and got a very good view. We started banging out heads and what not and having fun until the song ended and everybody clapped.

"Thank you guys. Here is the next song." The band started playing.

I walk a lonely road,
The only one that I have ever known,
Don't know where it goes,
But it's home to me and I walk alone,

I walk this empty street,
On the Boulevard of broken dreams,
Where the city sleeps,
And I'm the only one and I walk alone,

I walk alone.
I walk alone.

I walk alone.
I walk a-

In Charlie's Car,

Charlie and I started singing Green Day in his car.

My shadow's the only one that walks beside me,
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating,
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me,

I looked at him and smiled back. I heard a screeching sound, then looked towards Charlie and saw a bright light coming towards us and turned to Charlie whose last words I remembered was, "I'll miss you." After that everything blacked out.

Till then I walk alone

A/n well that's the first chapter. Do you like it? Review!!