Amazing Grace
By myfriendsrock73

Summary: What would you do if your parents allowed you to be sold? What if you were sold into the family of a boy who was in love with you? And what if you promised him that you would hate him until the day you died?

A/N Okay, this is my first fanfic and, since I hate it when people ask you to be easy on them 'cos of that, I'm gonna do the opposite: Be AS HARD ON ME AS POSSIBLE but NO FLAMES! Good to know we have an understanding, eh?

Chapter 1: In The Beginning

TPOV

'Grab someone if you're single
Grab someone if you're not
'Cos it's all about tonight.'

As I hovered from couple to couple in the jam-packed room it seemed as if everyone else in the club had listened to Pixie's advice. Everyone but me.
Wandering aimlessly around, I realised that I was the only one in the club without a date - it must've been an odd number that night. I didn't wanna be here anyway! Curse Gabi for convincing me into going against my will!

*flashback*

"Hey, Taylor?" Gabi had said tentatively as we made our way to the mall, planning to shop until we'd found the perfect dress for Gabi to wear to the dance Troy had invited her to.
'Yeah?' I replied without really listening.
"Weeeell... I was wondering if you'd come to the party since I really need you there for support and I don't want you stuck home on your own; the rest of the gang (Troy, Sharpay, Zeke, Ryan, Martha, Jason, and Kelsey) are coming and it wouldn't be complete without you." This had all gushed out of Gabi's mouth at an unbelievable pace as she tried on an azure blue number: made of fluffy chiffon and emerging from an impossibly thin corset into a large tutu.

"No," I said rather pointedly, "1. We all know you have been waiting for this date with Troy since forever and you're gonna be GREAT! 2. I am perfectly fine on my own, I was planning to catch up with some revision I've left a little late and then make a start on our English project. 3. I'm pretty sure it would be very complete without me, seeing as you're going out with Troy, Sharpay with Zeke, Jason's going with Kelsey and Ryan with Martha. There is no empty space for me to fill, it's perfectly even on its own, without a spare piece attached." I finished, thrusting a slinky ivory maxi at Gabriella.
A visibly annoyed expression on Gabriella's face, she swiftly pointed out "a) we all know I'll be a nervous wreck, no matter how long I've been waiting for this date, b) the English project is due in six weeks and we ALSO all know that you never leave any revision late. c) the fact that you GO without a date doesn't mean you'll LEAVE without a date-"
I cut her off "Yeah but does it seem possible that-"
"- and need I remind you that a negative attitude will not help in the slightest!" she said with an air of finality.
Knowing that I would never get anywhere with someone with such a stubborn streak, I reluctantly gave in and went to pick out my own dress, leaving Gabi to pay for the azure creation with a matching butterfly hair clip.

*end of flashback*

I was snapped out of my reverie to see that the door had crashed open loudly and everyone was staring at it. Turning around to face the door, I saw what all the excitement was about. Chad Danforth, the biggest player and babe magnet in the school, had just emerged from the doorway; clad in faded jeans, a button up shirt and laceless, scuffed hi-tops, his electrified hair making a frizzy halo around his head. Sexy as ever but unfortunately - as well as being a man whore - WAAY out of my league…

A/N: Right peoples, don't hesitate to tell me what you think and we'll see if this story gets finished or not.