Chapter 2: Christmas Shopping

"Uh Troy, are you sure that's what you're going to get for Gabby?" Angela asked looking at Troy.

Troy was holding a box of chocolates. "Sure; she loves chocolates." He smiled as Angela took the box from him.

She put it back and led him towards the jewelry section. "I want you to buy her a ring Troy."

Angela gave Troy her credit card. "What kind of ring?" he asked. Oh brother… Angela thought.

"An engagement ring Troy…" Suddenly, Angela's phone rings and she answers it. "Hello?"

"Angela?" Gabriella asked. "Hey Gabby; how are you?" Angela smiled as she walked away from Troy.

"I'm great. But I was wondering if Troy was there, you know, available to talk to."

"Sure." Angela gave the phone to Troy as she took her credit card from his hand. He walked away.

"Do you need help finding anything?" a sales woman asked. "I was wondering if you could help my friend over there find an engagement ring for his girlfriend."

Angela explained. "And who is this girlfriend of his?" the woman asked once more. "Her name is Gabriella Montez.

Can you please find a diamond ring with a gold band?" Angela wondered. "Sure. Would you like me to engrave the name in the ring?"

"That'd be great." Angela smiled as the woman walked away, finding a ring. "Here." Troy handed Angela her cell phone.

"I found you a ring for Gabriella. Here's my credit card." And once again, Angela handed her credit card to Troy as she walked away, smiling to herself.

Meanwhile in Albuquerque; "Ooh, this is nice." Sharpay turned to Gabriella, who was sitting on the bench.

She sat next to her. "What's wrong?" Sharpay asked. "You've been buying your clothes from my credit card."

Gabriella took her card from Sharpay. "And I'm getting a gift for Troy." Gabriella stood up and walked away.

That night, Gabriella logged onto her computer and decided making a scrapbook.

She printed all of her pictures from her camera and took out all of her makers and color pencils.

Immediately her computer made a slight beeping noise; Taylor entered the room shortly after.

"Hey Gabs." Taylor greeted her friend as Gabriella sat in her chair. It was an email from Troy.

Hey

It's been a while since we talked, well since today and I was hoping that you can come over to California to watch one of my games coming up next Friday. Anyway, it was Angela's idea to email you and tell you all of this. I hope you have a wonderful night.

Troy Bolton

P.S. Angela says 'Hi'