So I finally came up with an idea for a sequel to 'Popular'. This story is going to be a little more dramatic than Popular, but it's not going to get dark or anything like that. I really hope you guys like it!

FAMOUS

Chapter 1: Things Are Different Now

Gabriella Montez had always imagined that she would live a simple, normal life. One where she would get a stable job, marry the love of her life, they would have 2.5 kids, she would become a stay at home mom, and they would live in a nice house but modest in Alburquerque. Nothing extravagant, just normal. But then something unexpected happened. Troy Bolton was drafted to the NBA. Yeah, he might have been amazing in high school and great in college, but being someone that only stood at 5 feet 10 inches, his chances were never that high. However, after one spectacular performance in the NCAA tournament, it all changed. The chances of Gabriella Montez living the simple life she had always imagined living became slim. Because let's be realistic, being engaged to a member of the reigning NBA National Championship team and living in a Beverly Hills mansion is not what people would call normal.

So Gabriella's life had turned out to be the farthest thing from normal. But that didn't mean she couldn't be normal. Yeah, her surroundings had changed, but that didn't mean she had to. So she might have a 6 carat pink diamond on her finger, but that wouldn't change anything. She could still be Gabriella Montez, the quiet, polite, and sweet girl, who was born and raised in small town America, who didn't even let the popularity that came with dating the hottest guy in school get to her head, right?

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Gabriella posed in front of the mirror one more time. She had to look perfect, for tonight was opening night, and she knew the camera was going to find her. Even though Troy had told the networks to not point the camera at her, for he didn't want her in the spotlight, they didn't listen. To Gabriella, it was weird, at first that is. She never thought she would be getting calls from family saying that they had just seen her on national television, but she quickly learned that it came with the territory, and no matter how many times Troy begged, the camera was always going to find her. It really didn't bother her, I mean what better way to remind all the crazy fan girls that Troy was taken. Every time Gabriella was seen on television it was clear that none of the blonde bimbo jersey chasers had a chance. Although the massive diamond on her finger was a big enough sign, the fact that she was always sporting the number 14 somewhere on her body made it even more obvious. Considering it was the first game of the season, she had decided to go all out. She had chosen one of the many custom made Laker items that were in her closet. Specifically a fitted dress that was based off Troy's jersey. The short yellow dress that was made out of the same mesh material that all jerseys were made of had rinestones surrounding the number and the team name. However, it was what was on the back that made it really one of a kind. It read Mrs. Bolton. Yeah, she wasn't Mrs. Bolton yet, but she would be soon, so why not? She had completed the outfit with the diamond '14' necklace she had received from Troy the previous Christmas, and a pair of heels that were made exclusively for the wives and girlfriends of the Los Angeles Lakers. The purple satin pumps had the Laker logo right by the pinky toe, and the player's number on the ankle. After fixing her purple satin headband one last time, Gabriella grabbed her white Balenciaga bag, and made her way out. She walked into the four-car garage and climbed into the Porsche Cayenne that Troy had bought her for her 25th birthday. As she drove out she waved to Raul, the guard that sat in the little security booth at the entrance gate. After multiple avid fans tried to hop the gate, Troy insisted that they needed some type of security.

Twenty minutes later she pulled up to the private parking lot of the Staples Center, and rolled down her window. A man walked up to her car.

"Welcome Ms. Montez."

"Hey Mike, how's your summer been?" she asked sweetly.

"Great, what about you?" he asked back.

"Wonderful, very relaxing."

"Good to hear. You can pull right in."

"Thanks," she replied before driving into the parking lot. She parked her car next to Troy's and got out after reapplying her lip gloss. She walked up to the arena, where the security guard let her in immediately. As soon as she stepped into the tunnel she was greeted by a Staple's Center employee.

"Welcome Ms. Montez, how are you?" the woman asked immediately.

"Great, thanks," she replied.

"Let me escort you to your seat," the woman said politely.

"Thanks." Gabriella followed the woman to the court, which was already surrounded by thousands of fans. She looked onto the court and smiled widely as she saw Troy make a lay up. As she made her way to her seat she was greeted by many employees, mostly ones who had worked there last season, knowing most of their names, Gabriella asked them how they were doing as well. She quickly arrived at her seat, right by most of the player's families.

"Gabriella!" She turned to see Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa. She smiled widely at the sight of the woman who had become a close friend.

"Vanessa!" The two woman hugged and kissed each other's cheeks.

"You look fabulous!" Vanessa exclaimed.

"Thank you! So do you," Gabriella replied sweetly. Just like Gabriella, Vanessa was clad in custom-made Laker gear.

"Gabi!!" Gabriella looked down to see Kobe and Vanessa's four-year old daughter, Gianna, who was wearing a little pink version of her father's jersey.

"Gianna!" Gabriella smiled back, picking up the young girl. "I missed you!"

"I missed you too Gabi," she replied, pronouncing the words a little wrong, just like any four your old.

"Are you excited?"

"Yeah!!" Gianna exclaimed happily.

"Me too!" Gabriella said in the same happy tone, before turning to Vanessa. "Where's Natalia?"

"Birthday party. Kobe tried to get her to come but Cinderella is making an appearance so he had no shot," she replied and Gabriella laughed. After chatting a little bit, and talking with the other women and kids who had arrived, they took their seats.

"God I thought Luke was gonna get rid of that bitch," Gabriella mumbled to Vanessa, referring to Luke Walton's Barbie-esque girlfriend.

"I know," Vanessa agreed. "We'll yell at him later."

"Yeah we will," Gabriella replied. After the player introductions, where Gabriella cheered very loudly when Troy was announced, the whole team went to the bench. As soon as he was about to go onto the court to start the game Troy looked up into the stands. Gabriella immediately caught his eye and smiled widely. She blew him a kiss and mouthed the words 'I love you.' He smiled and winked before making his way to center court.

"You guys are so cute," Vanessa gushed and Gabriella blushed. "Oh I forgot to ask, did you set a date yet?"

"No, but definitely next year. When the season is over," Gabriella replied and Vanessa nodded.

"Do you think you'll get married back in Albuquerque?"

"I dunno. I had always wanted to, but that's when I lived there. Things are different now. So I don't know."

"Well at least you wouldn't have to worry as much about the media if you got married there," Vanessa replied.

"Like we would have to worry about it here?" Gabriella asked, looking at Vanessa like she was crazy. "It's not like we're a Hollywood Couple, we don't have paparazzi following us wherever we go. Who cares?"

"You'd be surprised Gabriella, you'd be surprised," Vanessa replied, not taking her eyes off of the game. Gabriella looked at her confused. There was no way the mass media cared about her and Troy that much, right? Wrong.

Please Review!! There will actually be some Troyella in it, I promise. If you have any suggestions they are welcome.