Author's note: Hey guys! Well, this was just a random story plot that I thought of over the summer so… hope you enjoy!

Title: If I Never Knew You

Summary: What happens when a certain basketball captain gets into a critical injury that would cause his life never to be the same again? What happens when this injury makes him forget Gabi? Will they ever be the same again?

Gabriella Montez was enjoying the cold air of New York. She has just arrived here yesterday yet she already felt at home. It reminded her so much of her childhood where they lived in Chicago, a place just as cold as New York. Everything seemed to be perfect here, Gabriella thought. But not as perfect as Albuquerque.

Albuquerque. Gabriella smiled at the thought of the place. What was so special about Albuquerque? She asked herself and smiled, knowing there were lots of reasons Albuquerque was special to her. It was the first place since she left Chicago where she felt like home. It was the first place where she wasn't referred to as "the freaky math girl". It was the first place that gave her the opportunity to break free and just be Gabriella Montez and not anyone else. It led her to the best school--- East High. Where she met the best friends she could ever have. Where she had another reason for coming to school besides academics. And most of all? She met the one guy she could ever need. Troy Bolton.

She grinned at the thought of him. Remembering all their fun memories has been Gabriella's hobby lately. Memories from the time they met in a ski lodge up to memories of them as the most popular couple in East High. I sure miss him right now… Gabriella thought.

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It was the day of the big game. East High Wildcats' Basketball team was having their biggest game ever since the state championship a few months ago. Troy was for some reason, nervous. He didn't think he would get through this game well. Because she's not here… he thought. He sure did need Gabriella at these crucial moments… Remembering that the last time he felt nervous about a game, it was Gabriella who cheered her up.

The loud cheering noise from the hallway interrupted Troy's thoughts. It seemed as though the whole school was in the spirit for this game. The cheerleaders were already starting their routine. Students were heading to the direction of the school's gym to watch the match. The school's band was already making a loud noise, which meant the game was going to begin in more or less, twenty minutes.

Troy groaned at the sight. This was making him feel worse… and more nervous than he already was. Did they have to remind him the game was about to start? Troy thought.

As he looked around, a small black thing in his backpack caught his attention.

This turned out to be his cell phone. He reached out for it and punched speed dial no. 6 and waited for someone to answer.

"Hello?" A familiar sweet voice said.

Troy seemed to brighten up as he heard the voice. "Hey Gabs. What's up?"

"Oh nothing much… how about you? Wait a sec— Troy, isn't your big game today?" Gabriella asked.

"Oh, and you had to remind me." Troy said sarcastically.

"I'm sorry, baby!" Gabriella apologized. "I thought you were gonna be excited about it,"

"It's okay. I'm just a bit nervous." Troy told her. Although, he was sure that the last part he said was not entirely true.

"Just a little bit huh? I am not sure I am gonna believe that" Gabriella stated.

Troy bit his lip. Why does Gabriella know everything? He thought. "Fine. I am very nervous."

Gabriella chuckled. "Troy, don't be nervous. I am sure you are gonna do well today. You wouldn't be the famous basketball team captain of East High if they knew you weren't good."

Troy grinned. He felt much better now. "Thanks Baby. You always manage to cheer me up."

"Your welcome Troy. It's my pleasure. Oh, my mom's calling me for lunch. I'll call you back okay?"

"Sure… Take care Gabi…" Troy told her, a bit of disappointment in his voice. He didn't want to end the conversation just yet.

Gabriella smiled. "I love you Troy"

"I love you too, baby" Troy told her with a huge grin on his face. He flipped his phone and pushed it into his backpack. He didn't realize that he was still grinning until Chad interrupted his trance.

Chad waved a hand at Troy to catch his attention. Finally, Troy saw the hand. "Hey Chad!" Troy greeted his best friend.

"What's got you grinning so… silly?" Chad asked trying hard not to laugh at his friend's goofy grin.

"Uh… Nothing. I just talked to Gabi, that's all." Troy replied, trying to sound casual.

"And you call that nothing?" Chad asked him in mock disbelief.

Troy opened his mouth to speak but Chad interrupted him. "Talking to Gabi means nothing to you? Yeah right! And I must have the straightest hair in the world!" Chad

told Troy sarcastically.

Troy couldn't help but laugh at his best friend's statement. After all, Chad had the curliest hair Troy has ever seen in his entire life. He was about to come up with a comeback to Chad when Troy's dad, who also happened to be their coach, came in the locker room. That could only mean that the game was about to begin.

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Troy was happy with how the game was turning out. So far, East High was winning by a margin of 10 points. That was quite an achievement for them. They had made a lot of 3-point shoots, courtesy of him and Chad. Troy could only smile. This game was better than what he thought.

Suddenly a loud shout from Chad caused Troy to come back to the reality of the game. He realized that Chad was throwing the ball to him.

He jumped as high as he could to reach the ball and sprinted to the ring for a slam dunk. As he tried to make the slam dunk, an opponent pushed him hard causing him to lose grip of the ball and falling to the floor--- with his head hitting first.

As he hit the ground, Troy heard the cracking of bones. He felt dizzy and passed out before he realized what had just happened.

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Author's Note: There you have it! I know that it's kind of short but if I make it longer, I would reveal to much of what's gonna happen in the story!!

Well, I just have one request… please review!! I would really like to know the readers' insight on the story.

Negative and Positive reviews are appreciated.

Oh.. and please check out my other story "I will always love you". It's a 110 percent Zanessa story. So, to those who enjoyed the story, you are surely gonna like that other story as well

Hope you enjoyed this chapter! X.O.X.O.- youngwriter323