All Because of Her

Troy Bolton


I stepped out of my car and I stretched my back. I guess I ran out of tears since I can't cry anymore but I am pretty sure my eyes are bloodshot.

I looked around and I sighed in relief. I am right now in Los Angeles specifically UCLA.

The first thing I decided to do is go to UCLA and inform them that I am planning to enroll there this coming semester. Luckily, we already got our graduation certificates. Jenny got hers in her old school but she still wanted to finish high school but I didn't see what the point is. I saw the sign that says, "ENROLL OR APPLY HERE!"

I fixed my messy hair and I took a deep breath as I went to the respective window.

I noticed from where I park, there were only two cars including mine. I realized it was because it was probably too early to enroll. I saw that the other car was a black Audi convertible. It was so nice.

I reached the window and saw that another guy was filling out forms in a nearby window.

"Hi, I am here to inform you that I will be going to this university this coming semester." I said to the woman smiling trying to hide the sadness. I was wearing my sunglasses to hide my bloodshot eyes.

"Can I please have your acceptance letter?" The woman said also smiling. I gave it to her and she grinned.

"Full scholarship, huh? Congratulations."

I smiled and said Thank you and I realized from the corner of my eye that the guy filling out a form looked up when the woman said that I got full scholarship.

The woman smiled at me and handed me a form to fill up. When I was almost done filling up the form, the guy next to me handed it to the woman.

"I'm done. Thanks." He said to the woman and the woman smiled at him in response and gave him a confirmation letter.

"Just show this on your first day and you are good to go!" The woman said and the guys said, "Thanks."

After I finished, I handed my form and she said the same thing to me also handing me my confirmation letter.

I walked out of the building into the parking lot and saw the same guy next to the black Audi.

I realized he was a shaggy-brown haired guy and was probably about my age. I passed by his car and I suddenly stopped when he said, "Hey! Wait up!"

I turned around and saw him coming.

"Hey, umm. Congratulations by the way for getting full scholarship but are you alright?" He asked me as he took off his sunglasses.

I started to stutter when I realized that he was good-looking, "Umm..yeah of co-course..umm..why?"

He laughed at me and said, "When you were talking back there, your voice was full of sadness. I have this ability of finding out how a person feels by their voice."

"What? Was I too obvious?" I said also removing my sunglasses absolutely forgetting about my bloodshot eyes. I gasped. His eyes are like the color of an ocean and I melted right away.

"Woah. What happened to you?" He asked me pointing at my eyes.

I gasped and immediately put my sunglasses back on.

"Why would I tell a complete stranger?"

He laughed and said, "Troy Bolton."

I smiled and also introduced, "Gabriella Montez."

"Would you want to come with me for coffee just around the corner? We could walk if you want." He said while rubbing the back of his neck which I found was cute.

"How would I know if you are not a criminal or a rapist?" I joked but said it a little seriously.

"Do I look like one? You think you could trust me?"
"No on the first question but I guess yes on the second question."

So after that short talk, I found myself sitting down while drinking coffee in a coffee place.

I realized as I looked into my watch that it was 4:30. I left New Mexico at like 8:30. I groaned.

"What's wrong?" He asked me.

"Well, my life is what's wrong."

"Why? Is that why you were crying?"

"It's a long story." I said while nodding.

"I've got time."

I told him the whole story and I was surprised to myself since I told a complete stranger what happened. I told him starting on when jenny came until today.

I didn't realize I had a tear falling on my cheek until he wiped it with his thumb. We both froze when we felt a spark. It became awkward after that.

I looked at my watch again and saw we've been there for an hour and a half.

"So, your luggage is in the back of your car?"

"Yup but I have to go. I still have to find a place to stay." I informed him.

"Wait, I live in this apartment. It's pretty cheap. Only $600 a month. And I think there is an available space. I will tell the owner about you."

"Well, I only got like $4,500 in my pocket right now. Know any job?" I asked hopefully.

"Actually, I work in this fast-food. They are now looking for an employee. Wanna try it out?"

"Yes! OMG! Thank you so much! You are a life saver." I said hugging him excitedly.


Troy helped me move in the apartment after the owner immediately said yes. I guess she said yes since I was a friend of Troy's. Once I went in, I realized that it was already full of furniture and it was very clean.

"Wait, why are you working? Aren't you supposed to be rich? That car of yours gave it away." I told him curiously while both of us sat down in the couch.

"Well yeah. My dad actually coach the LA Lakers and my mom own this dress place. You know, Dress Fab?" (Completely made up) he told me while rubbing the back of his neck.

"What?? Of course I know that! That's where my friends and I bought our prom dresses. It has a lot of branches all over America but you still didn't answer my question."

"Well, I wanted to experience being independent." He said shrugging.

"Wow, the son of the famous Coach Jack Bolton. You must be good at basketball?"

"Well, a little bit. I am already lined up in the UCLA varsity team."

"Well you are good!"

"How about you? How does it feel like to be the daughter of the owners of the Montez Enterprise?" he asked me since I also informed him about my life. My parents' business was also notable in America.

"It's ok. I guess." I said remembering the incident.

"I'm sorry for bringing it up! I am so sorry!" he panicked.

"Hey it's ok! Plus you know that you are the first friend I made here in California. Thanks for listening. I am so much better!" I told him as he got up obviously going next door to his apartment.

"No problem, Brie."

I gasped when my stomach fluttered after he said Brie. He must've noticed it since he said, "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to-"

"Hey, it's fine. Everyone else called me Gabi or Gabs. But I am giving you permission to call me Brie. I actually liked it." I said interrupting him.

We both said our goodbyes and what I didn't realize was that this friendship would be so much more.