A/N: I wrote this one-shot after I watched High School Musical (for the bazillionth time), and I saw that scene where Troy and Gabriella almost kissed… But not quite, because Chad unwittingly interrupted them. So… Read and enjoy!

After the Wildcats won the championship game, everyone was ecstatic. The after-party lasted for hours on end. Despite Gabriella's slightly shy nature, she couldn't help but enjoy herself immensely. All she did was dance and sing the night away. It was past midnight when she finally retired from the celebration in favor of some fresh air.

Gabriella exited the school slowly, yawning frequently. When she got outside, a cool breeze swept across her face, taking with it some of her sleepiness. More alert to her surroundings, she noticed Troy, sitting on a bench not far away. Gabriella smiled; just seeing him made her happy. She trudged toward him, still a bit tired. Soon, he noticed her.

"Oh, hey Gabriella. Wasn't the party great?" he asked with a grin.

"Yeah," she replied simply, sitting down next to him. After a few moments of silence, she asked, "Wanna walk?"

"Sure." They both got up, and Troy gently took her hand. She blushed coyly.

For a long while, they walked hand in hand, and completely silent. Before they knew it, they had already circled the school nearly a dozen times; the stars were disappearing from the night sky, and it was just beginning to get light out. Troy and Gabriella could hear more people coming out of the school, ready to go home.

"Gabriella!" She heard her mother calling for her to leave.

"I guess I'd better go, then," the girl said. "See you later, Troy."

"Alright. Bye," he replied.

Gabriella turned and started to walk away. Although content, she felt a little hole somewhere, as if something was missing. She shrugged the feeling off, figuring her mind was acting up from lack of sleep.

She had only taken a few steps when she felt a hand on her shoulder. She spun around to see Troy again. He looked deep into her eyes, and she did likewise, and before she knew it, their faces were barely an inch apart. She could feel his breath on her face for only a split second before their lips met…

…And Gabriella experienced a sweeter, more magical feeling than she ever had before. Whether it was seconds, minutes, or hours, she closed her eyes and savored every moment. When she and Troy finally parted, her mind was still lost in ecstasy. Such a feeling… She would carry it with her forever…

"I'll – I'll see you soon, Troy," she said, beaming at him.

He smiled back. "Bye, Gabriella…" he said, waving slightly as she walked away.

As her mother drove her home, all Gabriella could think about was Troy… And the kiss… And how that hole inside her had mysteriously vanished…

I thought you were my fairy tale

My dream when I'm not sleeping

A wish upon a star that's coming true

And you know what?

I was right.

A/N: Thanks for reading, but now, I would really appreciate some reviews! I don't really care if you hate it and want to flame me, but reviews are great for my self-confidence! Tell me what was good, was needs improvements, and what just plain sucks! Please be brutally honest! If I get enough advice, I might post a revised version of this one-shot.