Troy Bolton. The guy every man wanted to be. The guy that has all the ladies falling at his feet. If someone were to write a book about his life, it would perfect without any flaws. It would say how he was the most popular guy in high school and how he managed to win the state championships all 4 years he went there. It would say how he got a full ride scholarship to UCLA where he won two national championships and graduated with a degree in business. It would also say how a year ago, he was the first pick in NBA draft and how fast he managed to take over the NBA. It would even say how many ladies were after him and all the stars he's been with.

But, it would be missing the smallest biggest detail.

Her.

Troy parked his car in the garage and snuck his way into his house, trying not to let the paparazzi catch a glimpse of him. It had been a long day and all he wanted to do was get some peace and quiet before the game tomorrow afternoon.

He entered the apartment and was met with silence. For one person, he was crazy enough to choose to a house that was big enough to fit at least three families. Sighing, he climbed the stairs to his bedroom. But before he could enjoy his shower, he heard his cell phone go off.

"Talk to me."

"Hey man! Ready to get beat tomorrow?" He laughed as he heard the voice of his best friend since high school.

"Yeah right!" Troy fired back. He loved to poke fun with Chad. After high school, Chad went on to play at U of A and also got drafted into the NBA but instead of playing with the Lakers like Troy, he played on the LA Clippers. They still hung out from time to time since they both lived in LA.

"Mhmm, I guess we'll just have to wait and see. Oh forgot to tell you that Sharpay and Zeke are coming to the game too."

"Really? I haven't gotten the chance to talk with them in a long time.."

"Yeah, 'cause your Mr. Big Shot now." Troy laughed because he knew Chad was just teasing.

"Whatever, at least I'm not whipped like you. Mr. I-have-to-stay-home-and-do-the-dishes." After getting drafted, Chad proposed to Taylor and they have been married ever since.

"Hey! I don't mind it.. and you were whipped way more than I was before!" There was silence after he said that. Chad could've sworn he felt Troy stiffen and the tension began to grow.

"Hey man I didn't mean.."

"No it's alright dude.. just don't bring it up again."

"Okay, oh and Tay said she was bringing a friend tomorrow and that it's a surprise. I've been trying to figure out who all week!"

"Watch it be Mary." Troy laughed as he heard Chad start to panic on the other side of the phone.

"Never! Her cousin Mary is like the freaking devil! She put melted cheese in my hair!"

"Chill dude, just playing with you." Troy said still laughing.

"Well whoever it is, I'm sure it will be surprising. You know Tay, she's good with surprises."

Taylor Danforth waited excitedly in the Staples Center parking lot. She had been waiting weeks to meet her friend who had just moved to LA after graduating from Stanford with a degree in business. Taylor saw a familiar black car drive up and soon a tiny girl jumped out rushing to greet her friend.

"Tay!" The petite girl wrapped her arms around the taller girl in a hug and couldn't help but smile at the sight of her friend.

"Gabs! It's been forever!" Gabriella laughed and shook her head.

"I saw you over Thanksgiving Tay and I'll see you more now since I live in LA. We get to have Christmas together!"

"I know, but it seemed like a long time. Well let's get inside, it's freezing out here."

"Okay, I can't wait to see Chad and everyone else. I wonder what team they're playing." Taylor acted clueless and shrugged her shoulders.

"I have no clue." Gabriella smiled and walked through the door while Taylor had a knowing smirk on her face.

It was halftime and Gabriella turned to Taylor, finally getting the chance to talk to her since Taylor had been avoiding her the whole time but now she had Taylor right where she wanted and Taylor wouldn't be able to get out of this one.

"Taylor Amy Mckessie Danforth, you better give me one hell of a good reason why you brought me to see a Laker's game." Taylor winced and shrugged her shoulders slightly.

"Uhh.. ummm.... I ..didn't know?" If looks could kill, Gabriella would have been put in prison for the murder of Taylor Danforth.

'"Tay you know I don't want anything to do with him! You know what he did to me!"

"I'm sorry, it's just.. the gang's all here.. and Chad's birthday is tomorrow.. and I know he would've wanted his little sister with him and everyone else for the matter. And unfortunately for you everyone includes him."

"Argh, Tay you're so lucky we are in front of thousands of people and that I have enough restraint to not strangle you right now."

"Oh be quiet. You know you love me anyways. Who knows, maybe you guys might actually be friends?" Gabriella rolled her eyes and sat back down in her seat.

"As if."

It had hurt her to see him again. He hadn't noticed that she was here because he was too caught up in the game. She was updated on his accomplishments of course so she knew he played for the Lakers. It was hard not to hear about him these days anyway. Seeing him brought back memories, but not all necessarily good. She sighed, and turned back to face the courts, planning how to silently kill her best friend for doing this to her.

Troy high-fived Chad's hand with a victorious smile on his face.

"Once again, I win." Troy said triumphantly.

"Whatever dude, I'll just get you next time."

"Sure, whatever you say." They joked with each other until they reached the tunnel where the gang was waiting for them. They were both excited to see everyone since they couldn't really talk to them because they were so into the game.

"Great game you two!" Sharpay said while everyone congratulated them.

"Man, haven't seen you in forever Shar!" Troy wrapped an arm around her while he shook Zeke's hand.

"You did great baby." Taylor stepped forward and gave her husband a hug.

"Thanks." He leaned in and gave her kiss on the forehead.

"Coughwhippedcough." Troy laughed while Chad glared at him.

"Hey, you can't make fun of me dude. I'll bring it up again if I have to."

"What? That I was whipped once? Whatever dude. That's in the past. I'm living this single life now and I'm loving it." Chad shook his head at his best friend. Sure they agreed on a lot of things but Chad knew deep down, Troy wasn't truly happy. Even with all the fancy stuff and attention, Chad knew he was missing something. Or better yet, someone.

"I guess some things never change." Everyone watched as Troy stiffened and everyone could feel the tension in the room. It was her. The voice her hadn't heard in two years. Chad's jaw dropped to floor as he look over to where Gabriella stepped forward from behind Taylor.