He what?

Disclaimer:I own nothing but the plot, Steven Matthew, Amber Reagan, Amanda Connors.

The bell rang and all students poured out of the classrooms. One of them was Gabriella Montez, coming out from the chemistry lab, flushed with pleasure that she'd gotten an A on her last assignment. "Gabi, Gabi!!Jesus, where've you been? I've been looking all over for you.", spoke a panting Taylor Mckessie.

"Just got out of the chem lab, Tay. What was the hurry for anyway? We were gonna have lunch together with the guys after the next period, you silly"
"It's about that, Gabi. We need to talk privately. Look, let's use this classroom," and with that Taylor ushered a bewildered Gabriella into the classroom. "You're really starting to scare me Tay, what's going on?" asked Gabriella.

"Sit down, Gabi.Yes, sit! The thing is Sharpay and Zeke both walked in on Troy today in the basketball court. And he wasnt alone, he was making out with Amanda Connors." said a flustered Taylor. "HE WHAT?! What do you mean? Are trying to pull my leg here? Poor joke, Tay. You know we've been going steady the past six months." replied Gabi."No Gabi, as I much as I wish it isnt true, I cant lie to you," sighed a sad Taylor.

"Who the hell does he think he is? Oh my God, how he could he do this to me? We were going to celebrate our half year anniversary day after tomorrow, Tay!" exclaimed Gabriella in frustration.

"I know, Gabi, I know. What're you gonna do now? Sharpay hasnt exactly changed and I'll bet she has opened her fat mouth and told her other friends about this. Do you wanna go home, you know avoid the issue for today atleast? I'm sure they'd let you go early if you didnt feel too well," Taylor replied.

"No Tay, I'm not a coward. I havent got anything to be ashamed of. Besides, do you think I'm not gonna do anything about this? That I'm just gonna forgive him and take him back?", just as Taylor was about to open her mouth, Gabriella spoke again, "No, Tay, I know you didnt mean it that way. But I will have to deal with him sooner or later and I rather that it be today."

"You go, girl. You've got more guts in you than the whole basketball team put together", replied Taylor receiving a faint smile from Gabriella. Suddenly, Taylor's cell rang and she picked it up excusing herself.

"Uh..hey, Chad. What the history project..no, I havent forgotten,..you want them now?..uh..listen why dont I call you back?..I'm talking to someone..yeah..I'll let you know..ok, see you later,..love you too..bye."

"Hey, Gabriella, Chad wants the info we've collected for our history project..Shall I walk you back to class?" said Taylor, interrupting Gabi's thoughts.
"No, Tay, I think I'll be just fine, you go right ahead" was the response Taylor received. "You sure?" she asked worriedly. "Dead sure" was Gabi's response.
And so Gabriella made her way to the Math classroom only to be waylaid by former ice-queen, Sharpay Evans. "Hey, I'm sorry about Troy, Gabi. How are you doing?"

"I'm just fine, Shar", she sighed. "Really?" Sharpay cocked her eyebrows at her. "I'm getting used to it. I'll be fine, dont worry." replied Gabriella. "Hey, look I just want you to know, I havent been the best of friends lately, but I'm there for you, if you ever need me. Just ask. You've been through worser times, you'll definetly make your way out of this too. I've got faith in you, Montez ", said Sharpay. "Thanks, Evans." said Gabi. "That's what friends are for!!" yelled Sharpay as she walked away.

Sharpay's POV:

I cant believe this is happening to Troy and Gabi. Of all the people, no one would have ever thought something like this would happen?They were a cute couple, they'd still be a cute couple if Troy hadnt done this shit. What a jerk. I dont know how Gabi's taking it. If it'd been me, I would have exploded. That girl sure is calm and collected.I used to think earlier Troy was out of Gabi's league, but this just proves the opposite.I just wish there was something I could do to rid Gabi of her hurt and pain.

Gabriella's POV:

I coudlnt believe it, when Tay said all those things about Troy. It still seems like a dream to me.I mean how can this be happening to me? He said he loved me. Why would he do this? Why would he hurt me like this? It always seemed to good to be true, I guess it was. You'd think my world would be shattered, but apart from these nagging questions, I only feel a vague sense of emptyness and betrayal.Today talking to Sharpay, I almost broke into tears, only she didnt notice and I managed to keep it under control. And what's awfully dreadful right now is the prospect of meeting Troy.I only hope my so-called bravery doesnt wear out by then.Sigh.
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