Sorry that I haven't updated, been really busy with school and stuff, hopefully I'll be able to update more often.

Hope none of have lost interest - but if your confused, just read through the first 2 chapters!

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Rhia xx

TROYS POV.

As we finished the song, I stood there looking at Gabriella. She had the most amazing voice. And she was truly beautiful. Too bad she wasn't a cheerleader, then I'd be allowed to hang with her and get to know her more.

''Excellent! That people, is how you do a duet! The emotion, the connection! Bolton, Montez I have a feeling your going to pass this class!'' Mr. Moore exclaimed.

I nodded shyly at him then sat back down, with Gabriella right beside me.

She smiled weakly at me and whispered, ''So you do have a voice..''

''Hey! So do you!'' I whispered back and grinned.

We sat through all the acts, until it came to Chad and Taylor's.

Taylor opened her mouth to begin singing, but got cut off by the bell.

''YES! Saved by the bell!'' Chad shouted happily.

''Danforth – Next lesson, I'll make sure your up first'' Mr. Moore winked.

I saw Taylor sigh at Chad and walk back to her seat. I sort of felt pity on Taylor, ever since middle school me and Chad had made fun of her. Mainly Chad, but of course I was made to join in.

I noticed Gabriella walk out of the door and I got up and ran to her, forgetting about Chad.

''Hey Gabriella!'' I called.

She turned around confused, ''Troy, class is over.. Why are you talking to me?''

I sighed, ''I was wondering if I could walk you home..'' I said nervously.

''Oh. Um I guess..'' She said softly then smiled.

I smiled back then walked out of the school with her.

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We were walking through the park when I heard a familiar voice call me. I turned around quickly.

''What you doing' walking home with her?'' Chad asked confused.

''I'm not! We just happened to be walking at the same pace at the same time obviously!'' I laughed nervously, watching Gabriella's expression from the corner of my eye.

''Excuse me?'' She asked, shocked.

''You didn't really think I was walking home with you did you?!'' I said awkwardly.

Chad burst out laughing, ''What a loser! Come on Troy, we can walk to mine and have a one on one game of basketball yeah?''

''Yeah sure!'' I walked towards Chad.

''Troy, you had your chance – and you blew it, again, nice knowing you.'' Gabriella said. I noticed tears forming in her eyes. I felt so horrible, but I couldn't be seen with her, she wasn't a cheerleader. It just wasn't right.

She turned around and ran out of the park.

''What was her problem?'' Chad asked.

''Dunno, but hey I'm not surprised – she's a nerd right?'' I said weakly.

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The next day I decided to avoid Gabriella, as I knew it wasn't right to be caught up with her, so I told myself to forget about her.

I walked into homeroom quietly, hoping Ms. Darbus wouldn't notice me, as I was late again.

I sat down in my seat and sighed of relief.

''Don't think I didn't see you Bolton. Detention'' She said without looking up.

I sighed and slid down my seat, not paying attention to the daily announcements. I got up as the bell went and walked to my locker. On my way I bumped into somebody, and we both fell to the floor.

I got up quickly, noticing a petite brunette girl on the floor. Without looking at her, I held out my hand.

''Thanks'' She said, then looked up – revealing that she was Gabriella.

I took my hand away quickly, and nodded to her – walking back to my locker.

I didn't know how long I could avoid her for. I wanted to speak to her, listen to her soft laugh again, watch her brown curls bounce on her shoulders as she walked, and the way she would blush at the slightest things.

Whoa. Enough Troy! This is Gabriella Montez. She hangs round with the nerds. I shouldn't even be looking at her unless I'm getting her to do my homework.

I shock the thoughts of her out of my head and headed to my English class happily.

I walked in and sat down in my seat, thinking I could finally forget about her when she walked in the classroom with Taylor.

I froze, then buried my head into my hands. How could I forget she was in this class, never mind my project partner.

She sat down next to me, ignoring me, which I was happy about, but still sad, thinking that she didn't want to talk to me – or at least try like she usually did.

''Okay class, this lesson you will plan out your assignments, and discuss what your doing with your partner!'' Ms. Masters called out.

''So..'' I started, ''What do you think of the book.. I'm guessing you've read it already?''

''Why because I'm a so called nerd?!'' Gabriella said fiercely.

''That wasn't really what I was getting at..'' I said weakly.

''It's what you meant though. And yes I've read it and I perfectly agree on it. How its stupid to have all these groups!'' She said sternly.

''Right.. Look I'm sorry about yesterday.. Walking home..'' I whispered.

''Why are you whispering? That's the thing see, I don't get you Troy Bolton!'' I cried.

''Montez, Bolton – outside and sort yourselves out!'' Ms. Masters shouted.

I followed her outside and sighed.

''I don't get you. Your so nice to me first, then your not, then your nice, then your not – what is it with you!?'' She asked impatiently.

''I seriously don't know..'' I said honestly.

''Let's just get this assignment over with Troy'' She brushed passed me back into the room.

We spent the rest of the lesson, working in silence, as we were waiting for the bell, I broke the silence.

''So I don't suppose you'd want to walk home with me today..?'' I asked nervously.

''Obviously not. I mean you'll most probably just ditch me.'' She said plainly.

I sighed and looked down at my feet. I had no idea why I wanted her to forgive me, but I was still trying my hardest.

The bell suddenly went, and I followed Gabriella out of the school doors.

''Stalking me now are we, Bolton?'' She asked sarcastically, without turning around.

''No, just making sure your safe?''

''Why would you care? Oh yeah, wouldn't want to lose somebody who can do your homework?''

''No..'' I said sadly.

''Look Troy, Taylor warned me about you, I didn't take no notice – but now I wish I did, your nothing but a cute jerk!'' She cried. She then froze and put her hand to her mouth.

''So you think I'm cute?'' I grinned.

''No! Your so full of yourself, why don't you go find yourself a cheerleader!?'' She yelled then ran off.

I stood there shocked at what she said. It was like she read me like a book. Like what I was meant to be like, and I didn't know how to show her the different me. I didn't even know there was a different me before she came along.