Chapter 2
Disclaimer: I do not own High School Musical or any of the characters
After the bell that concludes the regular school day sounded, all of the different teams broke off to practice. While the cheer squad was getting changed, Taylor kept asking Gabriella the same question:
Taylor: why do you hate Troy so much?
Gabriella: Taylor, I told you a billion times, it's just too complicated to explain. Especially right now!
After Gabriella pulled on her tiny red soffee shorts and white tank top that stopped at her midriff, the squad headed out into the gym where the basketball team had already been practicing. When Gabriella walked out, Troy immediately took notice; there was no doubt that she was sexy, and Troy always made it clear he thought she was, but this was just such a tease! Those clothes barely covered her! When Gabriella noticed Troy staring, she gave him a little wink, and sauntered away to their designated part of the gym.
Gabriella: OK girls! The big game is this Friday and you know what that means? We have to bring our A game! All of our best cheers! So let's start our first routine to "Welcome to the Jungle."
Chad walked over to Troy who was staring at the squad:
Chad: How lucky are we? Hottest girls in school are dancing suggestively a few feet away! Hey, do you know who your taking to homecoming yet?
Troy(while taking off his shirt): Naw not yet man, but I'll know soon.
He jogged over to the bleachers where Gabriella was calling the bench cheers to the girls. When she saw A shirtless Troy running over, she knew he had meant what he said in homeroom: It's on.
Troy: Sorry for interrupting your practice Montez, but I have to put my shirt down if you don't mind.
Gabriella: No I don't mind, I know it gets hot in the gym sometimes. You know, I'm getting hot right now.
She then proceeded to peel off the white tank, which left her in only a sports bra. Troy didn't seem to be phased, but his teammates were. They started whistling and wolf calling across the gym. She just rolled her eyes and looked back at Troy:
Gabriella(taking a step closer):There that's MUCH better.
Troy: Oh Gabriella your so naïve. Just know, the next time I get you wet, it won't be from a bucket of water in your locker.
At that, Gabriella scoffed and turned her attention back to the cheers, and Troy jogged back to the team. After practice was over, Gabriella and Troy were the only ones left. Troy overheard Gabriella's phone conversation:
Gabriella(on the phone): ...But mom, practice is over! ...I can't walk! It's like 15 degrees outside... Fine...yes I know...I'll walk home...bye.
Troy: Trouble in paradise Montez?
Gabriella: What do you want Bolton?
See this is what amazed everyone about the pair; one minute they're fighting and the next they're flirting. It's all so confusing.
Troy: Well as much as this pains me, you only live down the street from me. I can give you a ride home.
Gabriella(standing up): I'd rather put pins in my eyes.
Troy: come on Montez don't be stupid.
Gabriella turned around, knowing Troy was right and rolled her eyes:
Gabriella: Fine. But NOONE can know! You got that?
Troy(putting his hands up as if surrendering): please I don't want anyone knowing either!
Gabriella: Fine!
Troy: Fine! Now I have to go shower I'll meet you out here in 10.
Gabriella: whatever.
Ten minutes later, Gabriella climbed into Troys car:
Gabriella: Wow it smells like you.
Troy: since when do you smell me Montez?
Gabriella: Oh I can smell douche a mile away.
Troy put his hand over his heart and feigned hurt. The rest of the ride was driven in silence. When they approached her house, Gabriella opened the door of the car:
Troy: What no "thank you?"
Gabriella: no but sadly I need your jersey.
Troy(looking confused): why? To smell it?
Gabriella(while rolling her eyes): No Bolton, the cheerleaders are wearing the basketball teams jerseys because of the game. I was assigned yours.
Troy: Ah, ok I'll give it to you...
Gabriella: ok thank you!
Troy: oh no, IF, you yell "Troy Bolton is the Sexiest man alive!"
Gabriella: You know, I would but I don't lie. Just give me the jersey.
He tossed it to her and responded:
Troy: It was worth A try.