Hello everybody, thank you for the reviews I got in the first chapter : Here's the next part in the story, and btw I don't own anything.

Beach Bonfire

Everyone was already at the beach, everyone that is, except for Gabriella and Troy. Chad was complaining about them being late because he wanted to eat.

At around 8, they finally showed up.

After greeting everyone, we all grabbed some food and ate. I tried to sit next to Gabriella, but she was next to Taylor, and of course, Troy.

Somehow, our meal ended up being mostly desserts that Zeke had brought along. After we finished up, Zeke suggested a little game of football. It sounded like a good idea, so Troy, Chad, Zeke, Jason, and I gave it a shot.

We didn't end up playing for long, after all the food and stuff, we decided it was a bad idea.

We started walking back to the girls, but suddenly, Zeke pulled me aside.

"What's up?" I asked him.

"I think I'm gonna do it." He said hesitantly.

I kind of rolled my eyes at him, "You've been saying that for a few weeks now man, I don't think I even believe you anymore."

"No, I'm serious this time." He insisted.

"Okay, then why are you telling me?" I asked.

"Because, I just wanted to make sure…" he started to say.

I cut him off, knowing exactly where he was going, "YES, for the one MILLIONTH time, she likes you." I said reassuringly.

"Alright, here goes nothing." He said as he walked over to my sister.

I saw him ask her something, she smiled, and they walked down the beach together.

"Oh, my God, is he gonna ask her finally, Ryan?" asked Taylor.

"Let's just hope he doesn't get to nervous." I said with a laugh, as I sat down with everyone else.

Just then, Gabriella's phone began to ring.

I watched closely as she talked to who I assumed was her mom.

After a few minutes, she hung up the phone.

"I'm sorry guys, I gotta go, my mom has some 'urgent news' that is so important that I have to come home immediately." She said with obvious frustration as she looked over to Troy. "Do you mind taking me home right now, Troy?"

"Of course not. I'll see you guys later." He said as he and Gabriella said their goodbyes to Chad, Taylor, Jason, Kelsi, and I.

"Oh my God, call me later and tell me what happens with Zeke and Sharpay." Gabriella said as she hugged Taylor.

"I will." She said as everyone waved goodbye.

"I hope everything is okay with Gabriella." Kelsi said as she laid her head on Jason's shoulder, it sounded important."

"You just worry too much." I replied.

I couldn't help but watch as Gabriella walked away, Troy's arm wrapped around her. You would think by now I would be used to seeing them, but I don't think I ever will.

I got up, and walked away from the group without saying a word.

Once I was a fairly far distance from everyone, I sat down. I just starred out over the water, thinking about her. If only I was the one who was with her right now, I really wish I was. Just as I started to get lost in my thoughts, Kelsi came up and brought me back to reality.

"Ryan?" she asked.

"Oh, hey Kelsi." I said softly.

"Are you okay?" her caring voice made me feel a little better.

"Yeah, I'm fine." I responded, hoping she would believe me… she didn't.

"Wow, okay, let's try again, but this time, tell the truth." She said with a laugh, "Are you okay?"

"Your not letting this go are you?" I asked her, realizing that I was about to let her in on my secret.

She simply shook her head.

I let out a sigh.

"Promise not to tell anyone?" I asked her.

She nodded, "Promise."

"Not even Jason?" I wanted to be sure.

"Not even Jason." She said.

"Okay, so there's this girl…" I said.

"No really? Never saw that one coming." She said sarcastically, "So what's the problem?"

"She has a boyfriend." I said.

"Well, I'm sure Troy and them could do something about that." Kelsi said with a chuckle, "you know how they love getting into trouble like that."

I smiled faintly, "There's a little problem with that, the girl's boyfriend, is Troy."

"TROY'S CHEATING ON GABRIELLA?!?" Kelsi shouted.

"No" I said, trying to calm her down, "the girl is Gabriella."

Kelsi was speechless.

I started explaining everything to her. For some reason, I felt really comfortable talking with Kelsi, don't really know why, but I did.

After a couple of hours, we all left.

Sharpay and Zeke finally got together, and Kelsi knows about my little secret. Interesting night.

Okay, okay, I know that was short, and I know it was pretty boring. But just go with it, I needed to get that out of the way, I promise, things will start getting better next chapter, PROMISE.