I know that I am known for writing Troypays, so you're probably thinking what the heck is she writing a Troyella for! Just to let you know, it's not because of the whole Zanessa Hawaii thing; I am happy for Zac and Vanessa and can now support Jashley without feeling to guilty! No, I'm writing a Troyella because one of my best friends inspired me to; check her out, her pen name's Deltas-Butterfly! So I hope y'all like this story, and any experienced Troyella writers, I hope you don't hate me for like totally ruining this!
Disclaimer: I own nothing, it all belongs to Disney, though it should belong to me (then I could have Zac, Corbin and Lucas all to myself lol!)
I should probably get on with the story now...
Oblivious
"Did he get you anything?" Taylor asked excitedly. Gabriella laughed.
"What? Taylor, no! We're not like that! We're just friends."
"Gabriella, please. You two are in love, and don't deny it. It's true."
"Taylor, no. I do not love him, and he does not love me. We sang together, and that's it."
"Well, Troy likes you."
"He does?" Gabriella grinned widely before realising she had been a bit too enthusiastic and she blushed. "Well, that's nice for him."
"Come on Gabriella. You're a smart girl. It's obvious he likes you, and it's obvious you like him. You should tell him."
"I can't!" Gabriella cried and Taylor smirked. "Because…I don't like him!"
"Of course you don't."
"Right, I don't. So what did Chad get you?" Taylor smiled dreamily.
"A red rose, some chocolates and…a promise ring!"
"Oh my gosh! Seriously? You are so lucky Taylor! Where are you two going tonight?"
"We're going out to dinner. He's taking me to the Blue Lagoon."
"Taylor! That's like the fanciest restaurant in town." Just then the bell rang for homeroom, and the two girls walked into Ms Darbus' room. Taylor and Chad kissed quickly while an awkward wave passed between Gabriella and Troy.
"Hey." He said with a small smile.
"Hey." She replied before taking her seat at the back of the room. The rest of the class took their seats as Ms Darbus entered the room. She took the roll and gave the announcements. The bell rang for first period and as the teenagers left the room, Troy grabbed Gabriella and pulled her down the hallway with him.
"Troy! Where are we going?" Gabriella asked with a laugh. Troy kept silent as he led Gabriella up the stairs to the science club garden. They sat down on the bench and just looked at each other until Gabriella looked away, her cheeks flushed.
"Gabi, I'm sorry about dragging you here and making you miss first period, but I couldn't do this with other people around."
"Do what? What are you on about Troy?"
"Gabi, would you like to go out with me tonight?" He took one of Gabriella's hands and with his other hand, he reached out and let it rest on her cheek.
"Troy, I…" Gabriella paused and turned away from Troy. "I can't. I'm sorry, I just can't." She pushed herself off of the bench and ran back down the stairs. Troy sighed and let his hand fall into his lap before he too got up and made his way to his first class of the day.
Gabriella hurried into the science lab and took her seat next to Taylor. The teacher, Ms Martinez, looked at Gabriella expectantly.
"I'm sorry I'm late." Gabriella apologised. "I had to stop by my locker, and it took a little longer than I anticipated."
"Very well Miss Montez. See that it doesn't happen again." Gabriella nodded and started to get on with the work.
"So? I saw you and Troy run off. What did you do?" Taylor whispered.
"He took me to the science club garden, and then he asked me out tonight…"
"Oh my gosh, that is so great! I'm so happy for you guys. Do you think-" Gabriella cut Taylor off quickly.
"And I turned him down." Taylor's jaw dropped.
"What? I mean, why?"
"Taylor, he could have any girl in the school. Why would he want me? I'm a nobody, and if we went out he'd just realise how boring I am." A lone tear rolled down Gabriella's cheek as she wrote out the plans for her experiment. Taylor shook her head.
"Why wouldn't he want you? You're smart, you're sweet, you're beautiful and you're talented. What more could he want?"
"Someone funny, someone daring, someone outgoing, the list goes on. There are so many things that I'm not, and most of them are qualities that all of Troy's exes had."
"He asked you out Gabi. You. Doesn't that tell you anything? It means he likes you, Gabriella Montez."
"I guess, but what about Sharpay? I mean, we're complete opposites, and Troy was with her for two years."
"So you'll be together for longer. He likes you Gabi, he really likes you. Give him a chance."
"What would I say to him? He probably hates me anyway." Gabriella put her pen down and began to carry out her experiment while Taylor did the same. "You know, I think I'm just going to give him some time. I'll give it a couple of days."
"Gabi, its Valentine's Day. It's the perfect time for you two to get together. You can go to the Valentine's Dance together, and the Evans' V-Day bash. Come on, imagine the look on Sharpay's face when you turn up on Troy's arm." Gabriella pictured the image and giggled.
"Okay, that would be pretty funny. I'll think about it, okay? That's all I can promise you." This was the moment Sharpay Evans decided to turn round and intervene.
"You rejected Troy Bolton? You may seem smart, but you have no idea when it comes to Troy. You have to make things really obvious for Troy, or he gets the wrong signals. I guess you lost your chance." Sharpay laughed and turned back to her desk but her head whipped round again. "And we were together for three years, Montez."
"I heard Gabriella turned you down. I am so sorry." Sharpay stood next to Troy's locker as Troy got his books. Troy shrugged.
"It's okay. I guess it just wasn't meant to be." Sharpay nodded slowly.
"Yeah, that's probably it. So Troy, I was wondering, do you want to go to the Valentine's Dance with me?" Troy's eyes shot to Sharpay and he coughed awkwardly.
"Uh, yeah, sure. Great. I'll pick you up at seven, okay?" Sharpay smiled.
"Perfect. I'll see you later Troy." She kissed his cheek softly. "Toodles!"
"Toodles." Troy muttered before slamming his locker shut and making his way to his History class. Sharpay smirked at Gabriella as they entered their Math class at the same time.
"I told you. It's all about the signals." Gabriella sighed and let out a silent sob.
"Gabi, don't let her get to you." Taylor whispered. "Troy likes you, remember? He's probably only going with her as a pity date."
"She's the hottest girl in school! She doesn't need pity dates."
"She's also the meanest, the most spoilt, the most selfish, and…" Taylor paused to glare at Sharpay. "The bitchiest." Sharpay spun round.
"I'm sorry, were you talking about me? Because it sounds like you're the one bitching about me Taylor, so I can hardly be the bitchiest when you've already got that covered, can I?" There was a pause. "I thought not." As Sharpay turned back round Gabriella and Taylor rolled their eyes simultaneously.
That night Gabriella sat in her room, just reading. Her phone beeped, indicating a new message. She put the book down and took her cellphone off of the bedside table. Seeing that the message was from Taylor, she opened and read the message, a sad smile on her face.
Gabi, do you want to come out with Chad and I tonight? We don't mind. Love Tay x
She thought about how it would be good for her to go out and forget about Troy, but she decided she didn't want to be a third wheel and quickly replied.
No it's okay Tay. I wouldn't want to intrude. You two go have fun. Love Gabi x
She put the phone back on the table and had just picked up her book when someone knocked on her bedroom door.
"Gabi, can I come in?" It was her mother. Gabriella sighed heavily.
"Sure mamí." Carmen Montez walked into the room and sat at the end of her daughter's bed.
"Gabi, do you want to come out with me and Ric tonight? I hate to see you moping around over some boy."
"I am not moping."
"Gabi, this boy has made you cry before. To do it again is just not fair on you. Stop waiting for him Gabi, and find someone better. That Ryan Evans always seemed like a good, sensible young man."
"Mamí, he's gay!" Gabriella laughed.
"Now Gabi, I thought I had taught you not to judge people."
"Sorry mamí. Listen, Ric's waiting for you. You should go."
"Okay Gabi. Try and have fun tonight; go out, and be a teenager." Gabriella nodded and Carmen left the room with a smile. Gabriella fell back onto her bed and rolled over with a groan. Just then her cellphone rang so she reached over and picked it, answering the call and bringing the phone to her ear.
"Hello?"
"Hey Gabi, it's Troy. Listen, I'm really stuck on my chemistry homework. Do you think you could come over?"
"Why don't you ask Sharpay?" Gabriella replied bitterly.
"What? No! You turned me down, so when she asked me, I said yes. I didn't want to go to the dance alone."
"And I do?"
"You said no about tonight. I thought that meant you didn't want to go out with me at all." There was a pause. "Why did you say no?"
"It's…complicated, and you wouldn't even care."
"Would I be asking if I didn't care? Gabi, please, tell me."
"Not over the phone. Meet me at the park over on Langdon." Troy agreed, and once Gabriella had put her phone down she ran to her wardrobe, trying to find something to wear. She finally decided on a pair of long denim shorts and a white tank top covered with pink hearts. After all, it was Valentine's Day. She rode her bike to the park and propped it up against the swings as she sat down on the roundabout. It began to move and she reached out with her hand to steady herself, but someone caught her hand and held it as they helped her up.
"Hey." Troy said softly.
"Hey." Gabriella replied, her voice soft and quiet too.
"So, are you going to tell me why you said no?" Gabriella nodded. "You look really cute by the way." Gabriella blushed.
"Thanks. Er, let's sit down." They sat down on the nearest bench, their bodies turned towards each other.
"So, you can explain now."
"Troy, you were with Sharpay for three years, and now you want to be with me. Sharpay and I are polar opposites. How do I know you won't go back to her? She's fun, she's exciting, she's…"
"She's not you." Troy interrupted. "So she's the hottest girl in school, but you're the most beautiful, inside and out. Looks are not important, they're just a bonus. What's important is what's beneath the skin. Gabi, you're sweet and kind and caring, and everyone loves you."
"Yeah right."
"I'm serious Gabi. You came to East High and everything changed, for the better."
"It wasn't just me Troy. It takes two to tango."
"Exactly! You and me, we changed everything. We changed everything together. You and me, Gabriella, we're supposed to be together. When we sang at the lodge, and then you turned up at East High, it's fate. We're meant to be together."
"Then why did you say yes to Sharpay?" Gabriella choked out, and Troy groaned in frustration.
"Because I'm an idiot! I just want to be with you."
"Seriously?"
"What do you think? I really like you Gabriella, so please. Give me a chance."
"I don't know Troy. You're going to the dance on Friday with Sharpay."
"I can cancel! Gabriella, one chance. It's all I ask for." Troy took her hand in his and squeezed it gently. Gabriella looked up at Troy and smiled.
"Okay. You cancel on Sharpay, and I'll go to the dance with you."
"Great! So I'll pick you up at seven, okay?"
"Yeah, sure."
"Okay, so I'll see you tomorrow." Troy got up and began to walk away.
"Wait!" He turned round. "What about your chemistry homework?" Troy grinned sheepishly.
"Oh, er, that. You see, there was no chemistry homework. I, uh, just wanted to talk to you." Gabriella took a threatening step towards Troy.
"What am I going to do with you Troy Bolton? You know, I have it in mind to tell your mother that you brought me out here under false pretences." Troy gaped at Gabriella.
"What? I mean, but you were the one who wanted to…" Gabriella pressed her lips to Troy's, quickly cutting him off. She pulled back and bit her lip shyly.
"You talk way too much Troy." Troy relaxed and smiled.
"Happy Valentine's Day Gabi."
"Happy Valentine's Day Troy."
So I hope y'all liked it: read and review!
And I promise to have some more updates for True Conqueror soon - I swear, but I have exams all next week, one day the next week, and one day the week after that! I'm so busy!
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Sophs xxx