A/N: I am updating this story, although I'm not exactly in the mood for it right now, but most of it's already written.

I'm sad to say that Molly (my dog) passed Sunday night. That's all we're going to say about the situation because I can't really say more or I'll get completely upset.

Also, this chapter is probably going to turn Gabriella into someone COMPLETELY different than in the movie or other stories. Remember that the story is based on my best friend… sort of.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything remotely related to HSM.

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Chapter 2

Gabriella and Troy were standing at her locker. They had only just left the math hall.

"So, what do you want to do now that you're out of math?" Troy inquired.

"What did you usually do when you skipped? It's my first time," she said.

"Leave school, have a cigarette, eat, then come back."

"Too bad my car's not here today," she sighed, "I could really go for a cigarette right now!"

"Umm… this may seem a little strange, but I do need to run to my apartment, you can tag along if you'd like," Troy said nervously.

"Are you serious?" Gabriella grinned.

"As long as it doesn't weird you out too much," he smiled.

"Right now, I'd do almost anything for a smoke," she said happily.

"Well, come on. I've got some in my car," he said as he walked towards the door.

Gabriella followed close behind him. Troy walked up to a navy blue 4-Runner and unlocked it.

"Hop in," he smirked.

After they pulled out of the school, Troy tossed Gabriella a pack of Marlboro light 100s.

"Thanks," she smiled as she lit one, "do you need one?" she asked.

"Do you mind lighting me one?"

"Here, take this one," she said as she passed it to him and lit another one.

"Well, I've got to say, Gabriella, this is a first. I've never skipped as a faculty member."

"I've never skipped. Period."

"Now you have, and with a faculty member," he said with a smile.

"That doesn't make me seem slutty at all," she said sarcastically.

"I didn't mean for it to sound like that," he said quickly.

Gabriella laughed, "I know. I was just teasing you."

"So, are you hungry?" Troy asked as he pulled into his apartment building.

"I'm starving," she replied.

"We could just eat here, that way we don't have to spend any money."

"I don't want to eat all of your food!"

"Hey, my parents buy us groceries once a month. I promise that we have more than we could ever eat."

"Who's we?" she asked, curiously as Troy parked the car.

"I have a roommate, Chad Danforth. He's been my best friend since kindergarten."

"Oh, that's cool," she grinned.

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Troy and Gabriella were sitting on his couch, watching some random soap opera, and eating sandwiches when Chad walked in.

"Troy, what are you doing here?" Chad asked. He looked over at the couch and spotted Gabriella, "Oh."

"Chad, this is Gabriella. Gabriella, this is Chad," Troy smiled nervously.

"Nice to meet you, Chad," Gabriella said, a little uncomfortable.

"Same to you," Chad said nicely.

Gabriella looked at Troy and Troy looked between the two, "Well, umm… I guess it's about time we head back to school," he said quietly.

Gabriella nodded in agreement.

"I'll see you in a few hours," Chad said as Troy grabbed his keys.

"Yeah, just a few hours," Troy replied.

Troy and Gabriella walked outside slowly. As soon as the door closed, they both burst out in laughter.

"He thinks we're sleeping together, huh?" Gabriella laughed as they walked to his car.

"Probably, but, then again, I don't think he believes I can get with a girl as hot… umm…" Troy cut himself off when he realized what he was saying.

"Why don't you prove him wrong?" Gabriella asked quickly, before she lost the nerve.

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A/N: I think I should end it right here. It doesn't seem right to go past that. I think I'm going to start on the next chapter right now. I hope you guys liked it and I hope that Gabriella's personality isn't bothering you too much. I think I'm going to give reasons for her being like that. We'll see in the future, huh?

Please let me know what you think :)