A/N: So, I was playing this game called "The Hook Up" on the N's website. It's an interesting game, I recommend it. But anyway, there's multiple ways to win this game, and I'm writing a story based on the way I won. I must add though, the idea is the same, the concept is also the same. I put a twist on the game to make it more my writing style, however towards the end of the story it will sound similar to the game. That's because I liked it that way, and I really don't know how to tweak it. Gosh, if I come across anything that might need explaining I'll explain it. Also you might see little author notes during the story. If those annoy you, I'm sorry. Anywho, I'll stop blabbing away and go on. I hope you guys enjoy. [: I almost forgot! This story is told in Gabriella's point of view.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything but the writing. The HSM franchise and "The Hook-Up" game go to its rightful owners. I'm just a young girl trying to entertain, people my own age.

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The Hook Up

Chapter 1: Clover Town

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I smiled up at him. Troy Michael Bolton. My hottie with the body. The body that I almost didn't have, but that's another story. "I can't believe we're finally married!", he said laying down on the bed in our hotel suite. I cuddled up to him, "Yeah, I know. It feels like it was just yesterday, that I'd met you, and we started flirting. Then there was your skating tournament and our first kiss.",she said pecking his lips. "This is gonna sound weird, but I had this idea in my head that I was going to end up marrying Sharpay." Troy said looking into my eyes. I breathed in and out. "That is weird."

"You still can't believe it can you?"

"No, I can't. She was the hugest bitch to me when I first moved to Clover Town."

"She wasn't always so bitchy."

"Of course, you'd stick up for her." I said getting pissed. I got up and walked towards the bathroom. I could hear him following me, so I slammed the door in his face. He knocked on the door. "Gabriella, open up! Please?"

"There's still time, why don't you go to your precious Sharpay tonight? Have her put on sexy lingerie and please your stiff manhood."

"Gabriella..."

"Leave me alone. I'm not opening the door." I could hear him taking soothing breathes. He twisted the doorknob, and the door opened. He looked at me confused, before shaking it off. "Damn it! I forgot to lock the door." He grabbed me by my hips, pulling me toward him. He rested his head on my shoulder. "What's your problem, baby? We got married five hours ago. We're supposed to be happy. Not fighting.", he kissed me on my forehead. I smiled at his gentle ways. "It's just...every time you bring up Sharpay...it gets me thinking about how much she hated me and us together."

"She backed off though."

"Yeah, but it took Kelsi to tell her to chill. She didn't want to do it on her own. She kept going off on me, especially when she found out how interested I was in you." I said choking on my tears. I always get sensitive about this subject. Troy wiped away my water droplets with his soft fingertips. "Do you still love her?", I asked unexpectedly. "Well, yeah." I lowered my head, and he lifted it making me look at him. "Of course I love her, she was my first love. But it doesn't compare, to how I feel about you. I love her as in friendship love. With you, I love you, damn, I love you more than anything. I honestly feel we were meant to be. All the obstacles we overcame in the past...will help us in the future." Then he kissed me, and before I knew it, clothes were shed, breathing became irregular, and we were doing what newlyweds do on their honeymoon.

Troy and I drifted off to sleep, dreaming. Troy probably was dreaming of the newest tricks he could do on his skateboard. I, on the other hand, started dreaming about the day I first moved to Clover Town, and how I met all my friends, Troy and even Sharpay.

I walked outside my new beige house. I was in a new town. Which meant new friends, new goals, new boys. I was excited. Just then a blonde short haired, blue eyed guy, hiding behind classic Ray Ban shades and a fedora, walked up to me. "Hey, you must be the new girl next door. Welcome to Clover Town. Yeah the name's a little fruity, but hey its a great place, especially for drama. LOL. I'm Ryan Evans." ,he offered me his hand which I took gratefully. "I'm Gabriella."

"Welcome to the 'burbs, Gabriella. Can I call you Gabs?"

"Yes, you can."

"Do you need someone to show you around town?"

"Yes, I do. I'm so clueless about this place. Thank you so much."

"Cool. This is a pretty small town, o right down the street is the town center. Its were everyone works and chills. Chills and works. LOL."

"Who's that?" I asked pointing to a girl of the dark complexion who was reading a magazine. "That's Taylor McKessie. One of the smartest chicas in town, and the less fashionable. She comes of strong, but deep down she has a few insecurities. She doesn't think she's pretty. I think she's stunning, and just needs to cover up the few blemishes she has. Then she could get any guy in this town."

"She does seem like a sweetie."

"Oh, she is." We continued to walk the street passing some coffee shop named 'The Beanie', we walked inside. I ordered a caramel latte and Ryan got vanilla infused tea. We sat down at the table. I looked over at this girl wearing pink with a lot of sequins. Blonde and brown eyes with a teacup Yorkie in her purse. Great one of those self centered animal humiliatiors that think they're the shit, I thought. Ryan obviously knew what I was looking at. "That's my twin, Sharpay."

"Your twin?"

"Yep."

"I don't see the resemblance."

"I don't either. LOL."

"Tell me about her."

"Well, she thinks she's the queen bee. She dated practically every guy in this town, well the one's worth dating. Her dog Boi is her best friend, then again he can't talk and tell her how big of a bitch she is. Or how much she can be a pain in everyone's ass. She designs her own clothes, but no one would buy them for they had to many sequins, rhinestones, and pink."

"Wow...", my sentence was interrupted by three guys coming in, talking as if it was important for everyone to hear their conversation. One was dark skinned with busy hair. He had a book in his hand. He ordered an iced coffee. Another one had long black hair, he ordered hot chocolate. He was decent, even the way he dressed. The last one definitely caught my eye. Dirty blond on the verge if being called a brunette shaggy haired hottie, holding a skateboard walked up to the counter. His skin was flawless and his blue eyes were electrifying. He ordered a caramel latte, just like me. I grabbed on to Ryan's arm, my nails clawing him. "Oh, I see you got the hots for Bolton. I don't know if you should fall under his spell." ,Ryan warned me. I looked at him, "But he's beyond perfect. The hair, the eyes, the plaid button-down shirt rolled up, the skinny jeans, and the Nikes." The Bolton hottie, looked around the cafe. He looked at Sharpay, then Ryan, giving him a friendly head gesture. His eyes slowly went to me, a smile appearing on his lips. He paid for his latte, and grabbed it. I got up, picking up one of those stirring sticks. I walked up to him, handing it to him. "You might want to stir it up, before you drink it."

"Thanks, you must be the new girl in town.", he said stirring up his latte. "Yeah, that's me."

"Well do you have a name, cutie?"

"Gabriella, but you can call me Gabi."

"I'm Troy. It's nice to have met you, Gabi, but I have to go now." ,he threw away the stick, walking away. Before exiting the door, he turned around winking at me. Then he got on his skateboard, rolling down the street. His two friends following. I sat down next to Ryan again. "Wow, he's amazing."

"He's Troy Bolton, what do you expect?"

"He's a skater." I asked worried. "Yeah in two weeks, he has a tournament to do. Rumor has it, if he wins he'll be able to go pro and on tour."

"Well, Ry...it looks like I won't be going after the Shaggy Haired Hottie. Skaters aren't looking for relationships, they're looking for quick hook ups." I look at Ryan. "Oh, hun it'll be okay."

"I don't want to sound rude, but I got to ask. Are you gay?", he smiled. "I like to say, I'm partly gay. I'm into girls, I just have good fashion sense, and I can be a girl's best friend. I judge guys, I just don't have feelings for them."

"This can be that start of a beautiful best friendship." We tapped out to-go cups together, before taking sips.

My eyes opened, taking in the sunshine coming from the window. Troy walked up to the bed, smiling as he leaned over me. He kissed my cheek. "How did you sleep?"

"Amazingly. What about you?"

"Great. Are you ready for Europe, cutie?"

"Yes, I am. And your calling me cutie again!"

"Well, its what I've been calling you since we first met."

"I know. I love it."

"Come on.", he said pulling the streets and covers off of me, "Go get ready. Our flights in 3 hours and we got to get there early."

"Okay, okay." I said kissing him quickly, before going to the bathroom to freshen up. Before entering, I turned to him. "I love you."

"I love you too, cutie."

A/N: So that's the first chapter. [: I'm thinking of like, 6 Chapters for this story. Then again, I don't know... I hope you guys enjoyed it. Please review and tell me what you think, constructive criticism is appreciated.