Chapter 2
We reached his car and he unlocked it and rushed me to get in on the passenger side.
I sat there staring ahead thinking how we almost kissed . That moment kept replaying in my head like an 80's pop song. Troy broke the silence.
"You okay?" He asked catching his breath.
"Yeah." I answered not really paying attention.
"You wanna go home or-" Troy got cut off my by me.
"Yeah. Can you just take me home?" I answered hoping he wouldn't try to get me to stay out. Troy said nothing, started the car and drove to my house.
"Thanks." I forced myself to smile during this awkward situation.
"No problem. I'll see ya at Taylor's party tomorrow."
I stepped out of the car and closed the heavy door. I walked briskly up my steps and opened the door that leads to my living room. I hurried up to my room and collapsed on my bed. I kept replaying tonight over and over again when I heard my cell phone that interrupted by thoughts. "Hello?"
"Gabby! Did you get out of the woods?" The voice on the other line was Taylor. It was just like her to worry about something like this.
"I got home. I'm fine." I said in a calm voice.
"Who gave you a ride?" I could hear the curiosity in her voice.
"Troy." I said in a flat tone.
"Woah. Care to elaborate?" She didn't mean that as a question.
"Not really."
"Gabby..." Taylor started.
"Okay! I'll tell you Miss nosy." I giggled
"That's all I ask." She was pleased.
"Well we almost kissed and then he grabbed my hand and started running when someone screamed 'cops'. The whole ride home was pretty awkward." I sighed.
"You guys almost kissed?!?!" Taylor squealed.
"Yeah..." I said like it wasn't a big deal.
"Oh my god, did you tell him?!?" I could tell she was excited.
"No!" I was shocked. She knew I couldn't tell him.
"And why not?"
"Why won't you tell Chad?" I knew I shouldn't have brought Chad into this but I wanted to make a point.
"What do you mean?" Taylor was playing dumb. A game she wasn't a pro at, lets say.
"Everyone can see you like him. I'll tell Troy when you tell Chad." I had to make that little bet with her because I know how bad she wanted me to tell Troy how I felt.
"Deal." Taylor sighed.
"Good. Tell him tomorrow at your party."
Taylor groaned then finally agreed. We said our goodbyes and hung up. Soon after that I fell asleep. My phone woke me up in the A.M.
"I hate you right now." I said still not knowing who it is.
"Gee. Thanks." The voice said sarcastically.
I groaned. "What do you want, Chad?"
"Do you need a ride to Taylor's party?"
"Oh yea. Thanks."
"I'll see ya then." He hung up.
I crawled out of bed and got into the shower. I got ready for Taylor's party. As soon as I reached the bottom of my stairs I heard Chad beeping his horn. It was like him to be such a gentleman. I ran out of my house and climbed into his car.
"Took you long enough." Chad said while driving. I rolled my eyes.
"So you gonna tell Taylor?" I asked him casually.
"Tell Taylor what?" He was curious.
"That you like her." I said in a sing-song voice.
"I don't like Taylor!" I could tell he was lying. "What about you and Troy?" A smirk appeared on his face.
"There is nothing about me and Troy." I said like it was nothing.
"Okay..." Chad said sarcastically.
"There isn't!" I argued.
"Why don't you tell him? It's so obvious."
A thought came to me. "I'll tell Troy when you tell Taylor."
Chad pulled into Taylor's driveway. "Deal." He agreed and got out of his car.
I smiled to myself and got out of Chad's car. I walked over to Taylor and Sharpay. "Hey! Happy Birthday." I exclaimed as I handed her her present.
Taylor grinned and accepted the present. "Thanks, Gabby." Chad walked over to us looking rather nervous. I smiled quietly to myself.
"Taylor, can I talk to you for a second?" Chad chocked out.
"Sure." They walked away from us. I decided to eavesdrop and listen in, Sharpay followed.
"What are you doing?" She whispered."
"Shh!" I scolded her.
I heard Chad sigh and say "Taylor, I- okay, this is really hard for me to say, but I like you a lot more than a friend."
I saw Taylor grinning. "You do?!?" I heard her ask with excitement.
"Yeah. I get it if you don't-" Chad said turning to walk away. Then my eyes widen as I saw Taylor stick her lips on Chad's." Sharpay was squealing behind me. Then it occurred to me that I would have to tell Troy. Suddenly, the new couple, Taylor and Chad, started walking towards me with their hands locked together. I closed my eyes tight hoping this was all an illusion, but unfortunately, it wasn't. I would have to tell Troy!
"What's up guys?" I asked while gulping.
Taylor sighed. "Now you don't have to tell Troy..."
"Wait, yes she does! She said if I told you she would tell Troy." Chad explained.
"What?!? She did the same thing with me." Taylor glared at me and then suddenly smiled. "That means you still have to tell Troy."
"What?!?!" The last thing I wanted to do was tell Troy. It could ruin our friendship.
"I'll be right back." Chad said walking away. It looked like he was walking over to... to TROY! Oh my god, what is he doing?!? Ugh. Troy came over to us with Chad following. "Gabby here needed to tell you something, Troy." Chad smirked.
"Okay, well I need to tell you guys something too. Hold on." Troy ran off to somewhere.
"God! I hate you right now." I glared towards Chad.
"Eh. You'll thank me."
"Yeah. I'm sure." I rolled my eyes and Troy came back over.
"Everyone this is my girlfriend. Melissa." Troy said proud of himself. My heart sank when I heard the word girlfriend. I couldn't believe this! Worst of all, he said he liked this girl. So, this probably wasn't just a girl. Maybe she was the girl. Melissa was a blond with big green eyes. She had the perfect nose for her face. She wore a faded blue-jean skirt with a pink polo shirt and plain white flip flops to match. I studied her for a moment hoping to find some kind of flaw. Nothing. Not even a hair on her leg, they were shaved perfectly. Not a hair out of place. No blemishes. This girl was perfect.
"Hi, I'm Gabriellia." I stuck out my hand for a shake. She shook it politely. Everyone else introduced themselves.
"Will you excuse me a moment? Gabby." Taylor grabbed my arm and dragged me away from the group.
Girlfriend???? What's in store for Gabriellia next? Find out next chapter. And review. You don't know how much I love it when you review. It makes me smile.
