K, so here's the first chapter...(clenches teeth) rewritten. Trust me guys, I hate this as much as you do. You know what I hate more?

The fact that I have 4 other stories that need done. So I can't focus on this much until I get those done. Sorry. But remember that this isn't my fault. Someone reported it and whoever did it, it's their fault. So PLEASE review again :)

Speaking of reviews, thanks to everyone who reviewed again! You guys are true friends :)

It was 8:00 in the morning when it all started. Albuquerque was still quiet and still with slumber, except for one house at the corner of Leonard Road. It was up and about with excitement and business, trying to prepare for the day and the next 6 months ahead.

18 year old Troy Bolton stood in his room, folding the last of his shirts and packing them into his suitcase. Anybody that knew him for just his basketball skills would think that he was going to some kind of camp but anyone that knew him personally knew the truth. Troy came from a now broken family, living with his mother one half of the year and his father the other half. He was currently standing in his mother's house that he had called home for the past 6 months, about to fly off to Canada where his father now lived. Troy knew that he should've been depressed, but he couldn't. He missed his father terribly and always had a hard time surviving with his mother for months on end without seeing him. Not only was he the best basketball coach Troy has ever known, but he was also the best father. He somehow managed to balance teaching Troy new skills and being there for him like a real father would have to do. For that, Jack was Troy's most preferred parent.

But there was one downside to leaving Albuquerque for half a year. Gabriella, Chad, Sharpay, Ryan, Taylor, Zeke, Jason, and everyone else that Troy was best friends with would have to deal without him. They called Troy their glue to the whole friendship circle and every time he left them, it was like a dark place that they were living in. They always missed Troy when he left. Especially Gabriella. Troy's girlfriend of 3 years. They had long since fallen in love and everyone knew it, even the cheerleaders that were always after Troy. Ever since they told each other that they loved each other when they were almost 16, the cheerleaders took the hints and backed off. That made Troy all the more grateful that he had Gabriella Montez as a girlfriend.

The other person that Troy would miss as much as Gabriella was his best friend since they were diapers. Chad Danforth. The loyal best friend that Troy loved as a brother. They were inseparable since they met and always leaned on each other when times got hard. Like when Troy found out that his parents, who had been together for 21 years, were getting a divorce, he didn't know what he would've done without Chad. Chad was his rock, his brother. He kept Troy sane.

Troy sighed and packed the last, but most important item that he possessed. It was a picture of him and the gang at Sharpay and Ryan's country club that summer. Zeke and Sharpay had their arms around each other, Ryan had his arms around his girlfriend Stephanie's waist while her arms went around his neck, Taylor and Chad were back to back with their arms crossed and smiling since they weren't a couple, and finally, Troy was carrying Gabriella bridal style while she was kissing his cheek. That was the best day of summer that Troy would never forget. He packed it safely in the middle of all his clothes to prevent it from breaking.

Just as he was about to zip his bag closed, there came a knock at his door. He walked over to the wooden door and opened it, automatically being engulfed in a tight bear hug. He hugged the person back, already knowing who it was.

"Don't go Troy! I'll miss you too much!" Gabriella screamed playfully to her boyfriend.

Troy smiled and replied "Gabby! Calm down! I'll only be gone for 6 months! I'll call you every day!"

Gabriella tossed him a playful glare and complained "Only?! I love you too much to let you go! And what about the roaming charges? You'll be in Toronto and I'll be in Albuquerque! The bill's gonna go through the effing roof!" She threw her finger in the air to make her point.

Troy laughed as pulled her into his arms and teased "There are things called computers? Don't know if you heard of them. And there's a thing called emailing and texting. And a few times of calling won't hurt. I don't have to call with my cell all the time. I can always run up someone else's bill!" After seeing her smile, the teen leaned in and placed a soft kiss on her lips.

Gabriella then pouted "But I won't be able to hear your voice."

Troy shrugged "Just imagine it."

He heard his mother yell from downstairs "TRoooy! Time to go to the airport!"

Troy groaned "I don't want me to go either. I'm exited, but I'd faint from excitement if you came too."

Gabriella smiled "Me too. Now, get your butt moving! You have a father to reunite with!"

Gabriella and Troy smiled and laughed as Gabriella wheeled 2 of Troy's bags to the car, feeling a hint of sadness in her heart. She hated seeing the one's she loved leave her.

They drove to the airport, just talking about how much they would miss Troy, how none of them would change too much, and if he didn't call everyday they would kick his butt when he got back.

If he got back.

They laughed at that comment Chad had made.

When they finally got to the airport, they loaded Troy's stuff onto the plane and said their final goodbyes. Gabriella was the last to say goodbye.

She teared up as she kissed him and whimpered "I love you. Don't change too much. I love you so much."

She hugged him tightly. Troy pulled apart and whispered "I love you too. Fill me in on what's going on when I call, okay?"

Gabriella nodded and wiped her teary eyes.

The intercom called "Flight 7613 is due to take off in 2 minutes. All passengers are to board now."

Troy groaned and called back to his friends "I love all of you! See you in 6 months! Call me!"

They all said they loved him too and to call them when he got there. He heard all of it as he took his seat and quietly said to himself "Ahh, crazy people..."

Little did he know that he was right. Or at least, 2 of them were.

So crazy, that one of them was willing to break his heart in order to get what he wanted...

Better or worse than the original Cheated? Personally, I think I like this one a little better. Longer and more detailed. Anyways, REVIEW PLEASE!! Thnx :)

Rachel :)