You are the Music in Me
Chapter 1- Cheater!
Hi, again. This chapter may confuse you a bit and leaves you very curious. But hangon and enjoy!!!
"Wake up sleepy head."Taylor said, shaking Gabriella gently. "Gabriella… Gabriella… WAKE UP!!!" Gabriella's head shot up. Her once flowing brown curls had turned into a curly tumbleweed on her head. Taylor chuckled.
"C'mon, get up. I'll help you with your hair." Gabriella got up and opened the curtains. Sunlight poured in. She sat down and let Taylor brush her hair.
"So, how was your date with Chad last night?" she asked, grinning. Chad and Taylor were still together since high school. They were such a cute couple. Gabriella envied them, but was happy for them.
"Well, Chad took me to the set of his music video and then we went to a nice restaurant." Taylor said. She admired Gabriella's now- tamed hair and headed to the kitchen. The best friends had bout this two bedroom apartment across the street from the theater. It was like sharing a dorm with your sister.
"It's nice that he finally gets to have his own video. He has always wanted to show the world his style." Gabriella said. She went into her closet and found some jeans and a t-shirt.
"I know!" Taylor exclaimed, "He was so proud to show it all to me, and I am very proud of him." She began to make breakfast. Just then there was a soft knock on the door. Gabriella opened it. Chase stood there.
"Hey Gabs." He said. She expected him to kiss her and give her some kind of expensive gift, like usual. But instead he just hugged her.
"You missed the whole week of my show… and the opening premiere. You promised to be there!"
"Sorry, I went to London." Chase said, trying to come in. But Gabriella didn't let him.
"You went to London without telling me!!!" Her voice rose angrily.
"I'm really sorry Gabs, but I…" Chase began.
"No… no…no way. That's it!" Gabriella cried. She pushed past him and went into the hall.
"I wasn't cheating on you." Chase said.
"Then why didn't you tell me before you went!!!" The brunette screamed. She stormed towards the end of the hall. Her security guard, Henry, was arguing with a blond woman.
"I'm Chase's girlfriend Mr. Neanderthal." The blond was saying. Gabriella's jaw dropped. She would know that voice anywhere. Sure enough it was Sharpay Evans. She was wearing pink high heels and a glittery pink sweater with corduroy jeans.
"No." said Henry. He had heard this story many times before. "His girlfriend is Ms.Montez."
Now it was Sharpay's turn to be shocked. She dramatically gasped for air. Gabriella stepped around Henry.
"It's okay Henry, we're old… um… friends." She pulled Sharpay down the hall towards her.
"Where do you live Sharpay?" she asked.
"Why should you care?" Sharpay snapped.
"I think Chase is cheating on both of us." Gabriella whispered.
"What about you and Troy?" her enemy asked accusingly.
"Um, I… we…" Gabriella stuttered.
"Never mind!" Sharpay hissed. "I live in London."
"Chase said he went to London!" Gabriella shrieked as low as she could.
"Yeah, we spent the whole week together. He even took me on a shopping spree!!" the blond said. Gabriella felt her whole body stiffen. She was torn.
"Was this the first time?" she asked softly, thinking about all of the other times Chase was gone.
"No." Sharpay whispered guiltily. "I'm sorry Gabriella, it's just that… London doesn't really cover Chase and you, and he told me that you two broke up. I just came here to surprise him. He told me he lived here." Gabriella simmered with fury.
"Taylor and I live here." She said.
"Oh… really." Sharpay said, "is she like a teacher or something?''
"She's my co-star." The young actress said.
"Oh." There was silence for a moment. Gabriella then got an idea. She pulled Sharpay and her past Henry towards the elevator. She whispered the plan into her ear. They both grinned and Sharpay got on the elevator. "See you later." She mouthed as the doors closed. Gabriella winked and returned to her apartment.
"Fine Chase, I'll give you another chance." She said, putting on a fake smile, "But can you do me a favor and come on-stage after my show tomorrow? "
"Um… okay." Chase agreed.
"Just thank the crowd for supporting us as a couple." She said. She had to keep herself from giggling at Taylor's confused stare.
After Chase left, she collapsed into giggles.
"Okay Gabriella, I know you. He hurt you deep, why did you let him back in so quickly? I know for a fact that you are up to something." Taylor said. Gabriella leaned over and whispered into her friend's ear.
"Ohhhh." Taylor said, nodding, "Perfect." The brunette finished and laughed. She couldn't wait for tomorrow.