Just Friends
I've known him forever; he's known me forever. I love him but we're Just Friends
"Gabby! Come on! You've got less than ten minutes to get to school!" Mom yelled as she left for work.
Oh, crap! I hadn't realized the time was going by so fast!
"I'll be gone in three minutes, tops!" I yelled from my room as I was putting on the least flattering shirt in my closet.
That was such a lie. I was just saying it so Mom wouldn't be yelling at me when she left. I mean, she was a nurse so they needed her frequently at the hospital.
"Okay, I'm leaving. But if someone calls me saying you were late to school—"
"They won't Mom! I'm leaving right now!" I said, now running down the stairs, my keys jingling in my hands.
I'm a normal girl with a normal life… besides the fact that I'm in love with my best friend.
I was walking into the classroom and I sat in the back. I had picked that seat because I was kind of shy.
The one person who is in my perfect view is Troy Bolton. Just the thought of his name made me shiver. He is undoubtedly the most gorgeous boy I have ever seen. He makes me want to be different. Better. Then again, he doesn't know that.
He's been my best friend since we were god knows how young. Let's just say we were really little. If only he would notice me the way I wish he would. If only he could see me when he's not looking.
"Troy!" I shouted as we left the classroom.
"Hey Gabs!" he yelled back.
I couldn't look him in the eyes. They make me feel like there's no one else around. And when that happens I get pretty sentimental. I say some things I wouldn't when there are people around. Well, I guess that's pretty obvious, but you know what I mean!
"So, wildcat, what are you doing this afternoon. I got the new Pirates of the Caribbean, and you know how I love Johnny Depp! I was wondering if—"
"No can do Gabby! I'm goin' to practice right after school. But I can drop by after that!" Troy answered my unfinished question.
"Okay. Well, I need a ride home. And Taylor's staying after school to get ready for the scholastic decathlon." I lied to Troy. I don't know how I managed it. I can barely lie to my mom, let alone Troy!
"But if Taylor's staying late for the Scholastic Decathlon, why aren't you?" Troy asked me suspiciously.
I couldn't think. How am I supposed to answer that? Why did Troy have to put me on the spot like that? Let's see… she could be… got it!
"She's studying alone. She says it helps her focus better!" I answered almost breathlessly. How had I come up with that? I am such a genius.
"Okay. I'm gonna get to practice. I'll call you before heading to your house!" he yelled while walking down the hall. We were the last two left.
"Hey Bolton!" I yelled.
"Yeah Montez?" he replied, even louder than I was.
"See you then!"
He just looked back at me with that huge smile and winked. I felt lighter than the air.
Please tell me if you like it. If not, I'll keep writing it, but just because I like writing stories.
-sabrina