Chapter 1 Gabriella and Troy

It was the first day of school. The weather couldn't get anymore clich┌, the sun was shining a cool chill was in the air. It was January, the holiday brake was over. The school was filled with excited student's getting off the bus greeting their friends. This included infamous Troy Bolton. Mr. popularity.

"Hey Troy!" Chad greeted his best friend and team captain. Another team mate named Zeke wasn't far behind.

"Hey guy's!"

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Gabriella was already overwhelmed by the size of the three story building as her mother pulled up.
"Mom just let me stay home today, my stomach is all jumpy." Gabriella groaned as her mother rolled her eyes and got out of the silver mini van.

"Gabriella, your 15, your getting to old for this, let's go." She walked up to the massive school swallowing hard. She was greeted by the principle. Her mom and the principle chatted for what seemed like forever, Gabriella had drown them out.
"Ok Gabi." Her mom turned to her.
"No mom." Gabriella whined.
"Look I made my company promise not to move us at least until after you graduate"
This promise made Gabriella ease a bit. Maybe she'll have enough time to make some friends this year.
"Ok now go to class." Her mom pushed. Gabriella did as she was told. Climbing up the dull stairs, looking back a her mother one last time before taking a deep breath.

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"Hey Troy! How was your vacation?" Jason asked. But Troy was distracted. A beautiful brunette had walked in the classroom, a look of nervousness painting her face. With much stress Gabriella made it to a desk, Troy tracing her every step. Gabriella was relieved to find a desk in the very back. She was frightfully shy and didn't want to draw attention. But she didn't know she had already caught the attention of Mr. popularity.

She already could tell this wasn't her favorite class by any means, This teacher was overzealous and Gabriella was starting to get a headache. Not to mention that really cute guy the kept looking back at her. A smile unwillingly came across her face. As she hid her shy eyes in the now so interesting white binder the occupied the uncomfortable desk.

The bell finally rang and Gabriella rushed to her next class. But was stopped by a gentile but strong tug on her arm. It knocked her same, now not so interesting binder out of her grasp.

"Oh I'm so sorry." He said softly. Both reaching down for the binder. As they did their heads collided. "Ah" She said above a whisper.
"Oh God I'm so sorry" Troy said oh so charmingly.
She giggled. "That's alright." She stood, their eyes locking. Gabriella's heart melted. As did Troy. "I'm Troy Bolton"
"Gabriella." She smiled shyly. Her cheeks turned red. Troy noticed. And smiled. "Your new here aren't you"
"Yeah I just moved here." They started walking together.
"Oh well, welcome to East High, home of the Wild Cats" Her put his arms up presenting the new school. She giggled. She liked this guy. "Thanks, there's lots going on here. I hear there's a game this Friday?" Gabriella noticed Troy's school spirit, he was dressed in a Red and white track suit.
"Yeah the basketball game, are you going to go"
"Depends, are you going to be there?" She couldn't believe she was being so bold as to flirt with this guy. He made her feel so comfortable.
"Well, Actually I'm on the team. I'm captain"
"Really! Wow. I guess I'll be there." She giggled.
"Well can I pick you up"
"You mean like a date'
"Well." He paused. "Yeah.Is that ok"
"Yeah." She smiled from ear to ear. Maybe this school wouldn't be so bad after all.
"Great I'll pick you up around 5"
"I'll be ready"
"Great!" He was so excited. What he did next surprised them both. He leaned in a gave her a kiss on the cheek.
They locked eyes. He was afraid. Freaking out even. He prepared for her to slap him or run away. But again he was surprised. She returned the kiss, also giving him a peck on the cheek. The both smiled. The moment was interrupted when the warning bell rang out.
"Oh we're going to be late, what's your next class"
"Oh." She snapped out of it. She was gazing at him. She pulled out her schedule. "Um Biology. Mr. Wrinkly." She giggled at the name.
She has an amazing laugh. Troy noted.
"Awesome me too. It's on the next floor we should hurry." He grabbed her hand. She loved the warmth. They laughed as he pulled her down the hall.

Sharpay had scene the whole thing, she smiled, Troy was finally happy. She walked down the hall quickly, her brother following behind her. She was humming. "Bop, Bop, Bop, Bop to the top." She sang to herself.
Ryan rolled his eyes, letting out a small laugh.

All through biology class Troy and Gabriella shared glanced. She sat only two desks back in the row next to his.

It was finally lunch time. Troy brought Gabriella over to the table he sat at. He introduced her to, Taylor, Chad, Zeke, Sharpay, Ryan, Kelsey and Jason.

"It's so nice to meet you all." They all were smitten by the beautiful brunette who was talking and answering all their questions. They also noticed how taken with Gabriella, Troy was. It was clear that she belonged to Troy. Which disappointed Ryan. He also was crushing on the new girl.

The school day was over and Gabriella climbed onto bus number 23. She was surprised to see none other then Troy Bolton on the bus. Chad and him was passing a basket ball back and forth. Troy must have felt her eyes on him because he looked up at her. A smile glowing on his face.

"Gabriella!" He called out she headed towards him.

"Hey!" She smiled.

"What a pleasant surprise that you ride my bus." Troy joked.

"Yeah, it just keeps getting better and better" She laughed playing along.

"Here sit with me"
She did.
"Where do you live." He asked her as the bus started it's route.
"0717 Wolfberry Rd" She struggled. She was still getting used to the new address.

"No way Troy lives a block away from you!" Chad butted in. Troy went to go say something but was cut off by Chad.
"Dude, she's like the girl next door.you know like they call it in the movies!" Gabriella giggled. Troy rolled his eyes. "Sorry Gabi, he doesn't get out much" Troy teased. "Hey, I resent that." Chad said seriously. Throwing the basketball at him. Gabriella dodged it. "Hey watch it! You almost hit her!" Troy shouted. Startling Gabriella and Chad.
"Sorry man, I didn't mean to"
"Oh just shut it and let them alone." Taylor tugged on his shirt making him fully sit down with her.

"Sorry I didn't mean to scare you, I just didn't want him to hurt you." Troy had true concern on his face. She smiled warmly. "Don't worry about it." But she did for a minute. His mood changed so suddenly. He must just be one of those overprotective types. I suppose that's a good thing. She convinced herself.

It was their stop. Troy helped Gabriella up and he didn't let go of her hand as they got off the bus. Everyone on the entire bus watched them leave hand and hand. This was going to be the new gossip.
Taylor rolled her eyes as the gossip erupted on the bus. "God, they act like they've never scene a couple before"
"Well I know everyone is noting not to mess with the new girl. They'll have to go through Troy to get to her"
"Maybe that's a good thing, she seems kind of timid"
"What do you mean? She seemed out going at lunch today." "Yeah but did you notice, when ever Troy didn't have his arm around her, she seemed to close up, until he had it around her again.." Taylor mused.
"You woman, always over analyzing" Chad rolled his eyes.
"Yeah, yeah."

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"Thanks for walking me home." She said sweetly.
"No problem, you know cause it's such a far walk and all." He joked. "Well I've got to catch up on the curriculum, so I'll see you tomorrow"
"Actually I have a dentist appointment in the morning, but I'll be there for lunch." He smiled reassuring her.
"Promise"
"Promise!" He said determined.

Their eye's locked.
They leaned in. And before they knew it, The were locked in a passionate kiss. Gabriella's stomach went crazy with butterflies. Even Troy could feel sparks. "Wow" She whispered when they pulled apart, Giving Troy an ego boost.

After finally saying goodbye again. Gabriella close the door and leaned against it. Not knowing on the other side Troy was doing a little happy dance.

Gabriella started up the stairs to her room. He mother was unpacking some boxes. "Oh hi honey, how was your first day"
"Amazing." She said almost in a drunken tone.