Destiny's Written Path

"Blah, blah, blah" – talking

"Blah, blah, blah" – thinking

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It was a humid afternoon in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Everywhere you went you couldn't enjoy; even if you went to the pool, you couldn't enjoy it 'cause it was too hot. But Gabriella Montez was smart; she was inside with her computer and her a/c. Her mom was out suffering from the heat as she was running errands; leaving her daughter to wait for their now permanent guest.

Gabriella glanced at the clock and her cinnamon brown eyes lit up. She jumped out of her seat at her desk and dashed out of her room- with her chocolate brown hair billowing behind her -and down the stairs. Half way down the stairs she heard the doorbell rang. She squealed happily, opened the door, and jumped onto whoever it was that was at the door before you could say 'funky monkey'.

"Whoa, it seems like someone's missed me!" the person laughed. Gabriella let go and looked up at a girl around the same age as her. The girl had long, soft, brown hair that touched her knees. She also had amazingly beautiful green/hazel eyes. Her small, pink, luscious lips were pulled into a bright smile. Gabriella squealed again.

"Destiny, I've missed you so much! You look so cute, I love your outfit!" Gabriella exclaimed. Destiny glanced down at herself and blushed.

She was wearing blue denim overall mini with a Hello Kitty Star Skater Tee. On her feet was a pair of black DC Pixie Multi shoes. Her hair was up in a side ponytail held up with a teal bow.

"Well, thanks. You look cute in those cute gray sweats and cute pink cami. You also look relaxed and… apparently cooler than me. Lemme through so I can cool off!" Destiny mock demanded. Gabriella laughed and moved out of the way to let the sweltering girl go through. Destiny looked around the living room,

"Nice this has a really roomy feeling to it! Not what I'm used to. This is much better!" she exclaimed. Gabriella looked at her cousin in worry.

"Dez is acting so happy. Shouldn't she be upset about her father dying?" Gabriella thought. She walked up behind her and gently laid a hand on her shoulder. Destiny turned to the petite girl and smiled.

"Dez… are you okay about the…" Gabriella asked her worriedly, yet unable to finish so not to hurt her. Destiny's expression didn't change,

"Accident? Yea, I'm fine. I just wish that he could've spent more time with me, that's all." Destiny replied. She pat Gabriella's hand, "So, where am I sleeping?" Gabriella's frown turned upside down. She grabbed hold of Destiny's hand and started pulling her up the stairs.

"C'mon, you'll love the room. We painted it all your favorite colors!" Gabriella exclaimed excitedly. They got to a door that had lilac purple, lime green, and baby blue bubbles all over it. Destiny opened the door and Gabriella pushed her in. Destiny gasped in astonishment.

The walls had a background of lilac purple with splashes of lime green and baby blue all over. It was like they whipped their paintbrushes at the wall and let the paint splatter.

The room also had a large queen sized bed with a blue and green comforter. The bed also had a few plum colored pillows. She also had two dressers and a vanity mirror that were colored like the wall. She had an oak desk in the corner. The room also had two sliding glass doors that led to the balcony that Gabriella and now Destiny shared.

Destiny squealed and excitedly jumped onto her new bed. Gabriella smiled brightly and sat down on the bed next to her. Destiny sighed contently and sat up.

"So Brie… is there someone you like here? Does he like you back? Spill everything!" Destiny giggled when Gabriella started blushing.

"Yea I do like someone, but I'm not sure if he likes me back." She mumbled softly. Destiny smiled and gave her a small hug.

"When the time feels natural you'll be able to tell him how you feel." Destiny explained softly.

"Tell who what?"

The two girls jumped at the voice and looked up. There was one of the most handsome boys she had ever seen. He had sandy brown hair and beautiful clear blue eyes. He started walking into the room and looking at the walls in amusement. Then at the two girls on the bed.

"Troy, uh… tell you… uh" Gabriella fumbled with words.

"Tell you that… your refrigerator is running! Yea that's it! You know, a prank call!" Destiny covered up. Both teens looked at her like she was a monster.

"Huh?" the two chorused. Destiny glared at Gabriella.

"I was gonna let you do it cause he'd know your voice." She hissed through her teeth. Gabriella finally got the hint.

"Oh! Oh-yea! It was just going to be harmless fun!" Gabriella laughed nervously. Troy was quiet for a while with an unreadable look on his face. Finally he smiled,

"Oh… yea your right that does sound fun! By the way I'm Troy Bolton!" Troy introduced himself. He held out his hand to her. Destiny gave him her hand and shook it.

"Destiny." She responded.

"This must be who she was talking about. He's cute," she thought, "Well I'm gonna get something to drink. Do you guys want anything?" the two nodded. Destiny smiled and walked out her room. Troy turned back to Gabriella with one of hid eyes quirked,

"She related to you?" he asked pointing after Destiny. Gabriella nodded,

"She's my cousin. I know we don't look like we're related but her mother is a different race. She's really not that bad. She's just had some rough times." Gabriella informed him. Troy chuckled and pulled her into a hug.

"Stop worrying yourself, Gabs. All you needed to do was tell me she was your cousin." He laughed. Gabriella blushed. Destiny suddenly burst back into her room carrying three cans of diet coke.

"Okay, I let you two be together long enough. Here are your drinks!" she exclaimed cheerfully. The two sighed inwardly as they took their cans. Then, Destiny took a seat at her desk.

"So Destiny… where do you go to school?" Troy asked her. Destiny took a swig of her soda.

"East High! Home of the Wild Cats!" Destiny whooped. Troy smiled,

"You like basketball?" he asked hopefully.

"Like it? I love it!" she exclaimed. Troy started getting up.

"Well, then I'll be seeing you at the games right?" He asked. Destiny and Gabriella got up with him.

"Yep! You'll see me there and in the halls!" she chirped cheerfully. Troy went out onto the balcony with Gabriella at his heels. Destiny stopped at the doorway.

"Wait, why are you going this way?" she asked. Troy and Gabriella turned back to her.

"I like it better this way, it's more fun!" he explained, and gave Gabriella a big hug, "Later Gabs. I'll see you tomorrow, Dez!" He then gestured for her to get into a hug. Destiny rolled her eyes happily and gave him a small hug. He then pulled out of their group hug and started down off the tree.

"Bye!" both Destiny and Gabriella called to him as he jumped from the tree and went home. Once he was gone, Destiny turned to Gabriella.

"He seems like a nice boy. Very cute! You two were meant for each other!" she smirked. Gabriella rolled her eyes and lightly hit her arm. Laughing, the two then linked arms and walked back into the house.

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A/N- this is my first chapter of my second story. I hope you like it! Criticism is welcome! So please review!