Chapter 1: Introduction
Gabriella awoke in the morning in a hot sweat, her chest heaving. She had dreamt a pleasant dream of her girlfriend, very pleasurable, very pleasant indeed. The sexual thoughts that usually eluded the confines of Gabriella's innermost brain had escaped their secret hide-a-way and had most discreetly entered her sleep land but in dream form. Thus, awakening the brunette with a start, now not only missing her blonde sweetheart, but with an uncomfortable throb that dulled to an ache in her hormonal loins.
She sighed, and rubbed her thoughtful eyes of sleep. Sharpay had gone away on an unsuspected family vacation for their spring break, consistent of two weeks. (Actually, 10 days and a weekend). Though it was only two weeks, Sharpay's mother planned it for three, knowing full well that her children would be missing school as a result. Sharpay predicted that her mother only extended their vacation as an excuse to keep the blonde another set of days away from her girlfriend. This of course, upset the girl horribly. A surprise trip to Cannes without her consent? Tragic. The Evans mother was never particularly fond of Gabriella, which upset and confused Sharpay to an extent. Who didn't like Gabriella? Who didn't love, Gabriella? Sharpay couldn't name a single person who didn't. She could only think of one expediential but obvious reason. Gabriella, was a girl. A girl that Sharpay just happened to be smitten with.
So there they were, miles away from the person they each wanted to be with most eachother. Gabriella mentally went through the days until her beloved would arrive home. Spring break was over two days ago, so today was just another regular school day. A few more days left, and they would be reunited and it would feel so good.
Gabriella got up with a stretch, not quite ready to face the day. She missed Sharpay quite terribly and after two weeks, was very eager to see her in person again rather then on a computer monitor. The brunette went through her regular morning routine, thinking about her conversation with Sharpay the other evening on the phone... ..
"Love, do you take the bus to school?" Sharpay had randomly questioned. There was a short pause on the other end. "Pay..your, my ride to school. Remember ?" Gabriella laughed at the obliviousness of their discussion. A smile came across Sharpay's face as she imaged Gabriella's nose scrunched up in an adorable manner, her flustered cheekbones, her open-mouthed smile filled with laughter. Sharpay chuckled. "I know that, I meant who's taking you to school while I'm away." Another pause. "Troy." She said simply. Now Sharpay didn't like the idea of Troy being alone with Gabriella, especially when she was out of town. Ever since Gabriella ended their relationship, Troy had been trying doubtlessly to win her back. When Sharpay replaced his position as Gabriella's object of affection, he filled the spot of being her bestfriend (with the exception of Taylor, of course). At first reaction, Troy just didn't get why their relationship had ended so suddenly. Needless to say, he was quite shocked and very disappointed. The boy still clearly loved Gabriella. He thought it must've had something to do with his constant meddling. Troy had spotted it quite early, the girl's friendship. He had seen it right away when Sharpay had started to grow very fond of Gabriella and vice versa. So, in turn, his relationship crumpled, and their's had just blossomed.
Now, Troy grabbed at the basics to get close with Gabriella, at every chance he could possibly get. With Sharpay out of town, it was his perfect window of opportunity. Gabriella had a hunch that this was exactly what Sharpay was thinking when they had conversed. She tried changing the subject. "I miss you! If you hadn't gone and left me alone, I'd see your lovely face every morning."Sharpay got at what Gabriella was trying to do. "What time does he pick you up?" Sharpay asked, ignoring her sweet ploy. Gabriella was surprised. Sharpay made no attempt at bagging on Troy. "Same time you pick me up. Why?" "Err...no reason. Just wanted to make sure Bolton wasn't stealing you away from me to sexually molest you or something. You have to be careful about these things Gabby, my love." So Gabriella spoke too soon. She couldn't blame the blonde though. In the company of Troy and the absence of Sharpay, he was just as cruel. "I really do miss you." The brunette said quietly. Sharpay immediately noticed the decline of volume in her girlfriend's voice. "Aww, Princess! You're making me feel guilty here. You know I wanted to spend my whole spring break with you. You know, that I didn't PLAN on going away. You know, I really DESPISE my close-minded mother as of late. You must know, that I miss you. I think I miss you almost as much as I love you, which is really saying something." Gabriella had smiled, feeling a little bit better..
The brunette snapped out of her flashback, remembering she had school. She checked the time to see why Troy hadn't picked her up for school yet. Usually she could tell when he got to her house from the loud roaring engine, in Troy's beat-up, old truck. But she shrugged it off since it was still substantially early, and helped herself to some breakfast. Gabriella checked her phone for messages, spotting a bundle. Some from Troy, some from Taylor. Even a few from Ryan and Chad. But none from Sharpay. She skimmed over all of thought this as unusual since she usually got a standard text message from Sharpay wishing her a good morning and or an 'I miss you' everyday. But soon, she thought nothing of it since Sharpay had talked to her sweetly the night before. But still the brunette waited, anticipating the text, her chocolate eyes glued to her cell. The brunette finally decided to wait outside for Troy, grabbing her school bag while going out the door. She locked it behind her and sat down on the front porch, eyes still attached to the glowing screen. Gabriella sighed as she realized that it probably wouldn't come. She brought her head up, looking to see and as she wondered where Troy was..