Hey guys, this is my first ever story! This first chapter, is basically just an intro chapter - so it will be short, but don't worry because Chapter 2 will be up very shortly. Im hoping to get the chapters up about every 1-2 days, and this story will be about 15-20 chapters long hopefully. I've written around the first 8 allready so yeah.

Also, any writing in italics, is a flashback.

Please review!! x

Chapter 1 - Memories

''Okay, that's it for now class, don't forget to finish your assignments - which are due in next Tuesday!'' I told the class in front of me. They all remind me of my old Chemistry class, back in high school. Most of them seemed pretty bored, others didn't even know what lesson they were in.

That's right, I, Gabriella Montez, am a Chemistry teacher for East High. I love working there of course, as I've always had a passion for all things science, but I just wish my job wasn't here. Sure I have a lovely home here, and the people are lovely, but he's not here. Actually the whole lot of them aren't here. Maybe I should rewind a bit.

''Gabriella, are you sure you can't find some job in New York? There must be something over there!'' Asked my old best friend, Taylor Mckessie.

''Of course there are jobs over there, just not the right ones for me! I mean look at me, I have the perfect job back here!'' I answered, adding a fake smile at the end of it.

''Yeah but, we're all gunna miss you SO much! You've been my best friend since high school, and now I'm going to New York, and I feel like I'm leaving you behind Gabs'' Taylor said sadly, you would never have thought she'd landed the most amazing job ever in New York.

''Look don't worry, we'll speak over the phone, and it's not like we can't visit each other!'' I tried to convince her it wasn't all bad, or maybe just trying to convince myself.

But that wasn't the worst of my problems. Chad, Sharpay AND Ryan were also moving to New York. Sharpay and Ryan had landed some major role in an upcoming Broadway show, and Chad had landed a dream job on a champion basketball team with him.

Him being, Troy Bolton. My ex-boyfriend. My first love.

They were all leaving me for the big city.

I still miss them all now. Especially Troy. It's not like I haven't dated since him, because I have. But let's face it; none of them will ever match up to Troy Bolton.

Boy do I wish, I could book the next plane to New York right now. Being able to see those crystal blue eyes, which so many times I got lost in. And seeing that amazing smile he had, and to run my hands through his messy but cute hair, and being able to push it out of his eyes.

Okay the truth is, I never really got over Troy. Even though I ended it between us. I didn't want our relationship to rot away through the long distance, so I had to do it. It was for the best.

Or so I keep telling myself.

''Miss Montez?'' asked a shy student before me.

I quickly snapped out of my perfect dream world with Troy, hoping this student hasn't been standing there that long. ''Yes?''

''Um, just wondering when is the Scholastic Decathlon?''

Oh wow. Does this bring back memories. The same day as the Championships and the call backs. What a day. Then I slipped back into another dream world.

''Miss Montez are you okay?'' she asked again.

''I'm fine. Just a bit zoned out today that's all. Oh, and their about three weeks from now'' I answered, still thinking about Troy.

''Oh, thanks'' she quickly answered then ran out of the class, into the busy hallway.

I collected my bag and coat, and walked through the red and white hallway, passing through the basketball team on my way out.

''Lunkhead basketball players'' I thought to myself, and started giggling as I walked out of East High's doors.