Hey guys! So I decided to write a new story. I hope that you all will enjoy it. This story is centered around Troy and Gabriella. Some of the other wildcats will make appearances in this story as well.

Chapter One: Where it all began

(Gabriella's POV)

It's been three years since I graduated from East High. I have been at Stanford, and I love it there. I also like the fact that Troy isn't so far from me. We try to see each other as often as we can, but now it is the beginning of basketball season. This means that he is going to be very busy for a while. I plan to come to as many of the home games as I can, it's about the only time I will get to see him for the most part.

Troy works so hard with basketball because he wants to go pro at some point. He doesn't think that it will happen, but I believe in him. He is so good at everything he does. He's a starter for Berkeley, and is doing great. However, I will be glad when the season is over. I want to be able to spend more time with him.

(Troy's POV)

It's the start of basketball season, and I could not be more thrilled. I always enjoy the excitement that a new season brings. I just keep hoping that I will be able to get a contract within the next year. I really would like to go pro one day, but if not that is ok too. It's just something that I have always hoped for.

I know that Gabi gets frustrated, because I'm so busy during this time of the year. I'm just glad that she is supportive and comes to many of the home games. It really means a lot to me seeing her in the stands. I know that she is busy with school. She is going to make a great lawyer. I love Gabi so much and I just want her to be happy.

Tonight's game is a big game. Berkeley is playing against U of A, which means that I will be playing against my best friend, Chad. It is hard to play against Chad, we've been on the same team for years-up until college. I'm not going to let this game keep me from playing my best. I don't want to lose, and I know that Chad doesn't want to lose either. Anything could happen tonight. Being the competitive person that I am, I would like for Berkeley to win tonight. Who knows what is going to happen tonight. I'm just going to give it my all tonight.

As I am getting myself mentally prepared for the game, I hear my cell phone ring. I look at my phone and see that it is Gabi.

"Hey." I say.

"Hey, wildcat." She says. I love it when she calls me that.

"Are you coming to the game tonight?" I ask.

"I want to, but I have a huge exam tomorrow that I need to study for." She says.

"Oh, ok." I say.

"I'm sorry." She says.

"It's ok." I say. "I know that you have a lot going on. I'm sure that you will do well on your exam tomorrow though."

"Thanks." She says.

"Maybe we could do something together tomorrow after your exam." I suggest.

"I would love that." She says. "Again, I'm sorry that I will not be able to come. I've been so busy."

"I know." I say. "And don't worry about it."

"I love you Troy, and I know that you will play a great game tonight." She says.

"I love you too." I say. "I'll miss seeing you in the stands tonight."

"Just go out there and play your best tonight." She says.

"I will." I say. "I'll talk to you later."

"Bye, Troy." She says.

"Bye." I say. I then hang up the phone. She must have an extremely hard test if she isn't coming tonight. She normally comes to every home game, and even a couple of the away games. I really am going to miss her tonight.

(Gabriella's POV)

After I hang up with Troy I feel bad. I didn't want to miss the game, but this test is important. There will be other games this season that I will be able to go to. Hopefully, he understands. He seems to be ok with it, but I know that he really wanted me to be there. Oh well, there's nothing that I can do. I need study for this test if I want to do well in the course.

I then get back to studying for my test. As I flip through my notes, I cannot stop thinking about Troy. Maybe I should go to the game? I can't though! I need to study for this test. The class is hard and I do not want to fail the course. I don't know what to do. I guess that I will just stay back and study.

I know that this chapter was rather short, but there will be more to come. See you next Friday!