Summary: They met in high school and fell in love. When Gabriella, Chad, and Taylor go off to the same college, Stanford, Gabriella and Troy split up after a heartfelt breakup. Six years later, Troy is a professional basketball player for the LA Lakers and Gabriella is a hardworking woman, owning a real estate agency. When Troy and his daughter go to look at houses, Gabriella shows them around. They may have been a pair and broke up, but everyone knows first loves always come back…..

Chapter 1

"Ms. Montez, you are needed at the open house at Pine Creek Estate on Hearing Road," Taylor McKessie, Gabriella's best friend since high school in Albuquerque said as she poked her head into Gabriella's office.

"Alright, tell the people I will be right there," Gabriella replied.

After high school, Gabriella had gone on with Taylor and Chad to Stanford and had majored in law and business. She and her high school flame, Troy Bolton, had split up after he got a scholarship to U of A.

As Gabriella drove to the open house, the basketball game from last night, LA Lakers against NY Knicks came on. She wasn't really listening until she heard the announcer.

"And its ten seconds to go and the Lakers are down by one point. They might not make is……Oh score! Troy Bolton has done it again! He has pushed to Lakers to the playoff!" the announcer on the radio said.

As the announcer finished, Gabriella thought back on some memories from high school.

FLASHBACK: CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AGAINST THE WEST SIDE BEARS (A/N: Totally made the team up!)

"And there are seven seconds left as Danforth dribbles down the court. He passes the ball to Bolton and Bolton puts it in! Championship to the Wildcats," The announcer said.

After the game Troy went up to Gabriella.

"And it was all because you were there. I'd never be able to do it again if you weren't in the stands cheering for me," he whispered into her curls and pulling her into a passionate kiss.

END OF FLASHBACK

Gabriella had tears in her eyes as she pulled up the long driveway to the estate. As she got out of the car, one of her workers ran up to her.

"Troy Bolton is here, Troy Bolton is here looking at this house! You need to go!" the worker said, pushing her into the foyer of the house.

When Troy turned around to see Gabriella, she would not even make eye contact as she walked up to him.

"Hi Mr. Bolton, are you ready to see the house?" Gabriella asked.

"Sure. And this is my daughter, Nikki," Troy replied.

When they got to the room that could belong to Nikki if they bought the house, Troy pulled Gabriella over to the side.

"Nikki, go see if you like the room. It could be yours," Troy told his daughter and she happily went around to the bathroom and closet. As soon as she was out of earshot, Troy turned back to Gabriella.

"What do you want Troy?" Gabriella snapped at him.

"I just wanted to see how you were doing," Troy asked.

"I'm fine and life's good. Thanks," Gabriella said sarcastically.

"Gabs, I'm sorry about the breakup. Really sorry. I met this woman, married her, had Nikki, and then divorced her and she died. Do you have any idea why I divorced her?" Troy asked Gabriella, caressing her cheek.

Gabriella pushed her hand away from her. "Nope, not a clue and sorry about your loss," Gabriella answered.

After the breakup, she had never dated anyone, not even through college. But Troy didn't need to know that.

"I divorced her because she wasn't you. I still loved you," Troy said to her softly.

"Well, this has been a very heartfelt conversation. Let's move on with the tour," Gabriella turned away quickly so Troy wouldn't see the tears falling from her eyes.

After the tour of the house, Nikki went out to play on the playset that was in the backyard and Troy turned to talk to Gabriella again.

"Did you hear what I said before," Troy asked.

"Yup. It was a great story, hope it comes in handy one day," Gabriella said simply. She still loved Troy but didn't want it to show. She wanted him to really, really want her.

"Gabs, I really, really love you. I always have and I always will. Here's my number and if you want to call me, please do. You are the only one I want to be with in life, and if I can't have you, I want no one else," Troy told her.

Gabriella leaned in kissed his cheek and said she would think about it. Then she was gone.

"Come on Nikki. We have a little surprise to plan!" Troy called to his daughter.

SORRY THIS IS REALLY SHORT, BUT IT'S MY FIRST ONE. I PROMISE THERE WILL BE MORE.