Chapter 1

Disclaimer: I don't own the characters, but I do own the storyline;)

A/N: hey guys. Im cancelling unfaithful, cause I didn't really see that story going anywhere. I thought about it for a while, but I'm having writers block with that one. MAYBE I'll go back to that story, but for now here is my new story, "Don't Fall For Me". Hope you like this chapter, and if you do, PLEASE leave a review! Xoxo

Troy Bolton wiped the coffee off his shirt as he looked down at the petite brunette whose books and coffee had fallen onto him.

She gasped once she had seen what she did, and tried to help him. "I am so sorry!" She exclaimed, obviously nervous.

Troy just laughed and helped her with her books. She was hot, so he let her off the hook. "It's fine, really. Are you new here?" He asked casually, but with those looks, it felt like the brunette was being put under a microscope.

She smiled a bit. "Um, yes I am," She paused. "My names Gabriella Montez. What's yours?" She asked softly.

Hmm…Gabriella…hot name. He thought to himself. "Troy Bolton. Nice name." He winked and Gabriella blushed and turned away.

Why is he being so nice to me? She said to herself. "Thanks." Gabriella said and looked down at her schedule. "Uh, I should get going, I have chemistry in a few minutes."

"Hey, me too. I can walk you to class if you want." Troy smirked and knew she couldn't say no. He was irresistible.

Gabriella paused in her tracks and looked over at him. "Um, okay." She smiled half-heartedly and walked beside him, staying quiet.

"So…what brings you to East High?" Troy asked, trying to make small talk.

Gabriella looked down at her books. "Well, my parents got divorced, and I was forced to leave my hometown so my parents could be separated. My mom made me transfer here, so here I am." She half smiled.

If Troy was surprised, he didn't look it. "Oh, I'm sorry. That sucks. I'm sure you'll make tons of friends here, and hey, with those looks, even a boyfriend." He smirked and winked at her.

Gabriella blushed and looked away. She looked relieved to see that they were there. He opened the door for her and she walked in, taking a seat in the 3rd row. Troy sat right behind her.

Troy stared at the back of Gabriella's head. Seems like an easy target. He thought and sunk down in his chair, barely paying attention.

Gabriella tapped her pen on the desk. He seems sweet…but how could he ever be interested in someone like ME? She thought quietly.

The bell rang, and Troy was the first one to get up from his seat. He waited by the door for Gabriella, but was greeted by Sharpay. "Hey Troy." She smiled seductively but Troy wasn't interested.

"Yeah, mhm…" He said and kept his eyes on Gabriella. Sharpay got fed up and turned on her heel to leave.

Gabriella could feel his blue eyes piercing through her, but she ignored it and walked up to the door. She needed to concentrate on her school work, not on guys….right?

He went in front of her so she couldn't get through. "Hey, what class do you have next?" He asked.

She looked down at her schedule and put her finger on the next class. "History." She made a face.

He grinned. "Me too." Gabriella looked down. She should have felt annoyed, but instead she felt flattered. "Um…you can move now." Gabriella laughed so it didn't sound as rude as it did.

"Oh, right." Troy walked beside her. Gabriella swallowed, afraid to ask, but she did it anyway. "So, who was the blonde you were talking to?" She took a quick glance at him.

"That's Sharpay. She's…a drama queen." He said lightly. I banged her months ago, and she won't leave me alone. He thought to himself, and kept back the urge to laugh.

She giggled. "I can tell." They both walked into history class. This class felt like hours, and as soon as the bell rang, everyone flew out.

After a few more classes & lunch, the day was finally over. Gabriella had survived her first day, thank God.

Gabriella walked up to her locker and smiled at the fact that her best friend, Taylor McKessie, was the locker right next to her. She felt relieved all over again.

Before she could open up her locker, Troy was by her side. "Hey you." He smirked and she blushed. How many times had she done that today?

"I have basketball practice, but I'll probably catch up with you later. There's a party at my place for the ending of summer, so I'll pick you up?" He asked.

"Yeah, sure." Gabriella blurted out. "Cool." He smiled and walked off.

Taylor ran to her locker. "GABI!" Gabriella nearly jumped out of her skin. "Good God, Taylor! Don't do that to me!" Taylor laughed slightly.

"I can't believe you're talking to Troy."

"Um, yeah, is that a bad thing?" Gabriella trailed off, afraid of the answer.

"Well…he is the biggest player of the school."

"Elaborate." Gabriella said, twisting a paperclip in her hands.

"Hmm…uses girls for sex, doesn't care about their feelings, will pretend to be nice to get into your pants….yadayadayada." Taylor went through her messy locker and then slammed it shut.

"Oh." Was all that came out of Gabriella's mouth. Well, he just wants to be friends with me, nothing more. I have nothing to worry about. Gabi thought, but even she was starting to doubt that.

"Are you going to his party tonight?" Taylor asked.

"Yeah…I guess…are you?"

"Totally! But Gabs, don't let yourself get caught up in 'the moment', if you know what I mean."

"Ugh. He just wants to be friends, Tay, that's it!" She practically yelled.

"I wouldn't be so sure with Mr. Playboy over there. Just be…careful, okay?"

"Okay, whatevs." Gabriella said and they both giggled a little.

5:00 PM, Montez Residence

Gabriella sat on her bed and wondered what would happen tonight. Was Troy actually going after her? The most geekiest girl on the planet?

No, it couldn't be. He just thought I was nice and wanted to make me feel welcome. She thought to herself.

She pondered the ways she could get out of it, but then realized she didn't want to.

Troy seemed sincere with his gestures, and she wasn't going to turn down a friend. She needed every friend she could get at this point in time.

A/N: that's the end of this chapter! I hope you all liked it. I might have the second chapter up by today, but who knows. Please leave a review! xoxo