A/N: Heyyy guys! I'm back with a new story! I just had an idea about it and thought I would put it up. I haven't given up on my other story well, its more like a series of one shots I'm just struggling with what to put next if you have any suggestions its called The Reasons Why I Love You. Anyway I will shut up now! R&R Love Lucy x x x x

Disclaimer: I don't own anything ( Although I wouldn't mind owning Zac Efron :P;)

Misunderstandings and a Disappearance

Chapter 1

The instant her scruffy, burgundy converse hit the steel steps leading down from the plane she inhaled the fresh Albuquerque air for the first time in seven years. Tomorrow was going to be an interesting day even though she was so nervous you could practically hear her knees knocking a mile away but the other part of her trying to contain her excitement aswell. She hadn't seen her best friends from high school in seven years. However she had spoken to them all at some point on the phone except for Troy Bolton she had seen Troy after high school but not in person. 'How could she not? His face was everywhere, it was unavoidable. But that's what came with being captain of the LA Lakers' she thought. Despite this she hadn't spoke to him since the day after graduation, even now June 19th is still a dreaded day.

The last she had heard from Sharpay she had returned to Albuquerque after finishing her run on Broadway with her brother Ryan and deciding it wasn't for her she returned to East High as Vice Principle and Drama Teacher. When she returned she also got back with her high school boyfriend, Zeke Baylor and became Sharpay Evans-Baylor about a year and a half later which shocked everybody because the eloped to Paris and didn't tell anyone which shocked Gabriella because Zeke couldn't keep a secret if his life depended on it and since when does Sharpay Evans do something small. Zeke still plays basketball for phoenix suns draughted him straight from high school.

Taylor McKessie left east high to return as a Chemistry teacher. However Taylor hadn't spoken to Chad, her high school boyfriend since the day after graduation 7 years ago because they each sided with the best friends in the "Troyella" split which tore "Chaylor" apart.

After high school Chad joined Troy at LA Lakers although he wasn't captain so his head wasn't everywhere like Troy's was, although there was the occasional Magazine cover and T-shirt.

Kelsi Nielson and Jason Cross was the reason Gabriella was returning, they were getting married and she was one of Kelsi's bridesmaids. Whilst she stood at baggage claim she thought about how Kelsi and Jason had made their relationship work. Even though Kelsi was a world wide composing phenomenon she always made time for everyone, she had made it to all Jason's basketball games for the phoenix suns both home and away and had managed to stay in Albuquerque most of the time despite the fact her current musical twinkle towne was a global marvel and has hit the stage in 5 continents but most of all she always made time for her friends. Countless weekends she had listened to Gabi sob down the phone at how much she missed Troy and how no matter how hard she tried she could never escape him.

Gabriella tugged her suitcase down the arrivals ramp to find Kelsi standing there looking radiant with obvious excitement on her face her eyes sparkled and smile wider than ever.

"Heyyy! Long time no speak!" Kelsi said.

"Erm... Kels we spoke yesterday! Is all this wedding hype going to your head?"

"ahhh! Well its feels like longer…. OH MY GOD I'm soo excited!" Kelsi replied.

"So what are the plans then for the next few days?"

"Erm... well today, now that you're here you, Tay and Shar have your final dress fittings. Then we're probably going to be dragged shopping by Sharpay!"

"Ohhh sounds exciting" Gabriella laughed.

"Then tomorrow were having a picnic/BBQ with just the high school gang then onto Bachelor/Bachelorette parties which Sharpay planned mine and Chad planned Jason's. Then Saturday is final preparations and then Sunday is a big day. I'm soo excited!"

"Oh My God! Me Too! You and Jason are meant to be! I'm so happy for you"

"Thanks Gabi! We both know this should be you and Troy but the stupid boy messed it up! So do me a favour and show him what he's missing!"

The two girls stopped giggling as they pulled up into the enormous driveway of the Cross-Nielson mansion.

"Wow!" Gabriella gasped "This is huge!"

"Well, you know the musical has done really well and Jason's basketball career has really taken off"

Gabi and Kelsi were interrupted from the conversations by their high school friends running at them screaming and engulfing them in a 'big hug'. 'More like a 7 man pile on!' Gabriella thought as they were dragging her inside to begin catching up.

"Alright! I'm going to shower up before our dress fitting" Gabriella said "I won't be long"

"Okies!"

After showering changing and touching up her make up she returned downstairs.

"So does Gabi know he's coming later?" Chad asked.

"No, I don't think so" Taylor replied.

"Soo… Troy's coming huh? What time does his plane land?" Gabriella asked from the doorway making everyone jump.

"Well…" Chad said looking at one of the three watches on his arm "His plane landed an hour ago so he should be here any secon"

The dong of the doorbell (AN: Hehe!) echoed through the halls interrupting Chad.

"I guess that's him I knew I would have to face him someday"

As she finished a familiar muscular physique formed in the doorway behind her.

"Hey Guy... G-G-Gabi" Troy stuttered, his trademark cerulean blue eyes wide like saucers.

AN: any suggestions to what you want to happen would be much appreciated! R&R Please! Love Lucy x