Secret Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet

Okay, so I got this idea from a dream I had, and also from a book I read called "True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet" by Lola Douglas. It was a really good book, you should read it! So basically, Hollywood Starlet Vanessa Hudgens has been in the spotlight for almost her whole life. She was used to the rumors, but one took it way too far. Now she wants out. What does she do? She moves to Albuquerque, New Mexico with a new but similar look, a new personality, and a new name. She is now known as Gabriella Montez, freaky math girl with slightly curly hair and blueish-brown eyes. What happens when she starts to fall for Troy Bolton, who happens to live at the home she is staying at?

Pairings: Troynessa/ Troyella

Chapter One: I Can't Do This

Vanessa Hudgens woke up late one morning after an exhausting evening of intense dance rehearsals. She stretched, yawning. Her eyes scanned her room. They landed on a picture of her and her boyfriend at the beach, holding her neighbor's baby. Tears formed in her eyes. When the press had gotten ahold of that picture, rumors spread like wildfire. In less than a week, the tabloids read, "Is Vanessa Hiding a Secret?", "Vanessa's Hidden Bundle of Joy" and other absurd things. They weren't true, not a bit. She hadn't even had sex with her boyfriend. In fact, she was ready to break up with him.

She heard a stirring at the door and saw her little sister, Stella holding their puppy, Shadow. "Hey, Stel. What's up?"

"I was just wondering if you could come with me and Shadow to the beach. We're meeting Falisha and Jayden down there if you want to come."

"Well, I haven't eaten yet, but I guess I can come. I'll be downstairs in a few minutes."

"Okay," Stella exclaimed, running back downstairs.

Vanessa sighed. Sure, she loved her sister and their cousins, but she wanted more. She wanted out of the spotlight for awhile. While she thought, she was searching her closet for something to wear. She pulled out her tropical bikini and the matching cover-up for it. She slipped them on and found her oyster shell flip flops on the floor. She slid her feet into them and grabbed her bag, which contained her money, her credit cards, her cell phone, her iPod Shuffle, her digital camera, her journal, and her purse-wallet (driver's license, Disney ID, more credit cards, her passport, etc.). She also stuffed in some doggie treats for Shadow and went downstairs.

Her mother was typing away at her laptop, trying to finish up something for her job. Vanessa sat down next to her. "Mom, can I talk to you for a minute?"

"Sure, Nessa, what's on your mind?" Gina asked her daughter, turning to look at her.

"Mom, I can't do this…I can't stay here in Hollywood. I want to leave for awhile."

"Well, honey, if you can think of somewhere to go, then you can go. How about Grandma's?"

"I can't go there." She thought for a minute, and finally, her face lit up. Hey, what about your friend Laura?"

"Laura Bolton, in Albuquerque?"

Vanessa nodded. "Don't they have a son?"

"Yes, Troy."

"Do you think they'd let me come?"

"Probably, I'll call and talk to her while you're out. Have fun, sweetie."

"Thanks, Mom," Vanessa said, running out the front door.

She and Stella walked to the beach together, talking. "Stella, what do you think about having my room while I go visit some friends for awhile?"

"You can't leave, Nessa! No! I don't want you to go."

"Stella, I have to go. It's for my own good," Vanessa pressed.

"Why?"

"To get away from Hollywood for awhile, you know, relax."

"Oh."

By this time, they had reached the beach. "Look, there's Falisha and Jayden," Vanessa said. She waved at her cousins. They waved back.

For the rest of the day, Vanessa was trying to convince her sister and her cousins that moving was best for her, and that she'd be back someday in the near future. It didn't go too well, and she was relieved when she walked into her house and into her mother's arms.

"Did you call her, Mom?"

"I did, and she said she'd be happy to have you. She talked to Jack and Troy, and they're fine with it, too. You're leaving the day after tomorrow. I booked your flight."

"That's good. Now can you break up with Tyler for me?"

Her mother laughed. "No, dear, you have to do that yourself."

She groaned and went upstairs. She took the photo off her desk, cut it into pieces and tossed it in the garbage can. Then she took out her phone and dialed Tyler's number. He answered on the third ring. "Hello?" he asked.

"Tyler, it's me, Vanessa," she said nervously.

"Hey, Babe. How are you tonight? You wanna go out for dinner?"

"Uh…no, thanks. I went with my sister and my cousins."

"Oh," he said, slightly disappointed. "Why did you call, then?"

"Tyler, I…I think we need to see other people."

"Are you breaking up with me?"

She gulped. "Yeah. But it's not you, it's me."

"That's what everyone says," he said icily before slamming the phone in her ear. Tears streamed down her cheeks. It had been hard, but she had done it. She was free to move to Albuquerque.

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The next day, Vanessa went with her mom, Stella, Falisha, and Jayden to change up her look. She trimmed her hair a couple inches, curled it towards the bottom, and got blue contacts for her eyes. She also bought some less-expensive clothes and purses and stuff.

They had a goodbye lunch at Tony Roma's, where Vanessa ordered her favorite rib combo: baby back ribs, 2 chicken tenders and fries. For dessert, she had a chocolate brownie sundae. It was perhaps the best meal she had ever had.

That night, her cousins slept over, and the four girls had a sleepover, the last they would have for a year. The day had come to an end, and all the girls were sad when the sun came up the next morning, an indication that Vanessa's moving day had arrived.

She put on her cutest outfit and fixed her hair, both with the help of her sister and cousins. She put in the contacts. Finally she looked in the mirror. She still looked like Vanessa, but she didn't think anyone would notice her.

Her mother was waiting downstairs. When the four girls came into the living room, Gina handed Vanessa a large manila envelope. "This is for your school and stuff."

She opened it, and inside found a fake birth certificate. She carefully read it over.

"Name: Gabriella Montez, Birth date: September 28th, 1989 (Hehe! My birthday!), Eyes: Blueish-Brown, Hair: Brown…"

When she was done, she looked inside the envelope again. She also found a fake job resume, fake school transcripts (She's really smart), Gabriella's driver's license, and Gabriella's credit card.

"Thanks, Mom," she said. They helped her gather her suitcases and dragged them all out to the car. Soon, they were on their way to the LAX.

After three hours of nonstop crying, Vanessa was finally on the plane. As they sped off down the runway, she stared out the window, tears forming in her eyes. Once in the air, she looked down at the city of Los Angeles. It was time to begin her new life as Gabriella Montez, freaky math girl.

I hope you liked it! This took a lot research to write, so I hope you review! NO FLAMES, I know it's kind of a cast fic, but it's a mix with the movie. Thank you!