Chapter 2

Gabriella quickly looked at herself in the full length mirror before she ran out of the room, to have a quick breakfast. She threw her bag over her shoulder as she quickly rushed downstairs and into the kitchen. She over slept, since Sharpay and her have been up all night. She was listening to Sharpay talk about her, 'lovely' new boyfriend. Just the thought of Troy Bolton made her sick. She noticed her mom making coffee as she stumbled into the kitchen.

"Like I said last night, what's the rush sweetie?" She laughed as well.

"I woke up late mom, or actually later than usual." She answered, as she grabbed a bottle of water and apple from the fruit basket.

"Oh by the way, I might be home late tonight. My new case is quite difficult." Maria laughed once again as she stirred her coffee.

Maria Montez was one of the best lawyer's here in New Mexico. Even though she is one of the best, she has some of the most difficult cases. Due to the two opponents who seem to have a passion of hatred for each other. So far, for about 8 years Maria never lost a case.

"That's fine mom, Sharpay wants me to stop by hers tonight anyways." Gabriella stated as she took a bit of her apple.

"Good. Well, I think you should go already, Hun. It's a 15 minute walk and you have 20 minutes till school starts." Maria stated as well, looking over at the clock.

"Okay, bye mom. Love you." Gabriella placed a soft kiss upon her mother's cheek before running out of the house and to school.

Gabriella knew she wouldn't be looking forward to school today. Sharpay wants Gabriella to meet her boyfriend, yes. Gabriella hasn't told her best friend that her boyfriend is her ex. She knew Sharpay would feel guilty about it, and all of a sudden break up with him just because of her. She'd feel bad, since Sharpay seems so into him. Gabriella snapped out of her trance when her cell phone began to ring.

"Gabriella here" She greeted with a smile.

"Ella, where are you?" She heard Taylor, another one of her best friends nearly yell into her ear.

She giggled, "I'm almost there Tay. Just 5 minutes away."

She heard her sigh on the other side of the phone, "Okay, please hurry. Sharpay can't stop talking about – I think you know. Blue eyes."

Gabriella nervously bit her lip, "Yeah. I know, I'll see you soon." She hung up before Taylor can respond.

Blue eyes. She loved Troy's blue eye, that's one reason why she fell for him back in Los Angeles a few years ago. She ran a hand through her hair, frustrated. She couldn't bare to face him once again, their break up was such a mess it brought tears to her eyes. Seeing how angry he looked.

Flashback

15 year old Gabriella Montez sat on her hammock in her backyard. Listening to the birds chirping, it brought peace to her. She needed to have some peace and quiet after the news she just received from her mother a few minutes ago. She never realized the gate open and lock, until she felt a presence in front of her.

"Hey Brie" She opened her eyes and met those blue eyes.

"Hey, what are you doing here?" She snuggled up next to him as he sat laid beside her on the hammock.

"My dad finally let me take a break from basketball. So, I decided to come visit my beautiful girlfriend." He kissed her forehead.

She giggled softly and looked at her lap, "Troy. I-I need to tell you something."

He sat up a little with a nervous look on his face, "What is it?"

"My mom got transferred to Albuquerque and I'm leaving in a few days." She whispered softly.

"Y-Your moving?" He stuttered.

She nodded, "I'm sorry"

He instantly sat up, "You cannot move Gabriella."

She stood up as well. "Well I can't stay here without my mom."

He immediately wrapped him arms around her, embracing her into a tight hug. What Gabriella doesn't know, is that Troy has something important to tell her too. He doesn't know how she's going to take it.

"Uhm, Brie. I need to tell you something too." He said, pulling out of her embrace.

"What is it Troy?" She stared into his oceanic blue eyes.

"Don't hate me, okay? But, I accidently kissed Santana Paulson."

She didn't understand what he said. How can you accidently kiss someone? Did he just practically admit to cheating on her? Wait. When you just kiss someone else who isn't your girlfriend or boyfriend once, is that called cheating? It is. I think it is.

"How can you accidently kiss someone, Troy?" Gabriella already had tears forming and filling up the rim of her eyes.

"Well I turned around and then she was right there and someone tripped me and I fell forward and her lips went on mine – and yeah." He answered, quickly.

She ran a hand through her hair, "You know, Troy. I'm glad I'm moving. So I can't see your dirty cheating face, again." Gabriella tried to walk back into her house, when Troy's hand reached out and grasped her arm.

"Gabriella. It was an accident! Do you really think I'd want to kiss her?" He yelled.

"Well, she is one of the most popular girls in school. Your one of the most popular guys in the school. You two are supposed to be together, and people think I'm just a geek getting attention. She's also claimed to be one of the hottest freshman's in the entire student body. Of course you'd want to kiss her." She spoke, coldly.

"So, what are you saying? You don't want to have a long distance relationship? Even though we've been together since middle school and best friends since elementary? You don't even want to be friends?" He asked.

"When I move, it's not like you're going to talk to me. Or later once we graduate high school, see each other again. You won't even visit me. So, why try? I know you won't even try." Gabriella turned on her heel and pulled herself out of his grasp and continued walking to the door.

"God, why are you being such a bitch." She heard him, mumble under his breath.

"What did you just call me?" She turned to look at him.

"I didn't call you a bitch. I'm just saying you're acting like one." He stated.

"Which means your calling me a bitch. I can't believe I was ever with you! I hate you! I never want to see you again!" Gabriella yelled, taking a look at him one last time before running into the house.

End of Flashback

She was into the daydream, she didn't notice she bumped into someone as she walked down the hallway. She fell over, and she heard a gasp escape their mouth.

"I'm sorry" She recognized the voice anywhere.

It was Troy Bolton.