Light A Way

Chapter 4; At School, Wednesday, Lunchtime.

"So, Gabriella... Has anyone asked you to the Welcome Back dance this Saturday?" Sharpay quizzed Gabriella. Sharpay, Chad, Taylor, Zeke, Troy and Gabriella were sitting at lunch just chatting about everything and anything. Kelsi and Ryan were talking to about a new piano arrangement. Troy immediately frowned when he heard the question, but slyly covered it with a fake smile. But not quick enough for Gabriella.

"Uhh... No. But, uh, Troy is something wrong?" She asked, Concerned.

"Ermm... Yeah... I'm fine, I guess." That was the thing with Troy. Whenever he lied he used what Gabriella liked to call 'Crutches.' Uh, Erm, Um, Oh, and Ah were only some of the Crutches she's heard from Troy. And when he lied to Gabriella, He ALWAYS ended his sentence with 'I guess.'

"No Troy, It doesn't seem like you are. Remember how you got mad at me when I lied to you? It's kinda mutual." She stated, softly, trying not to get angry.

"Can I talk to you for a second alone, Ella?" She was getting worried. Why did he need to talk alone? Was he gonna just ditch her for some other best friend? That would truly break her heart. Gabriella's Thoughts: No, Brie, We're best friends. That's all we'll ever be. Damn.

"Yeah... I guess." She said it half mockingly, half worriedly. They both excused themselves from the table and walked outside the cafeteria doors.

"Brie... I just don't want you going out with a jerk alright? I kinda overheard some guys in the locker room saying some stuff..." He left out what they said purposely, and hoped she wouldn't ask.

"What kind of stuff?" She narrowed her eyes and started thinking about the many ways to get him to spill if he chooses to resist.

"Ella, I don't think you wann-", He got cut off by,

"Just tell me."

"Gabriella, they were talking about the girls they wanted to bang after the dance. Most of them started to vote on who was most 'bangable' and most of them voted you. I heard Vince Tyler (Played by Vince from 'What I like about you') start saying 'what a fine piece of ass' you were. Their words, not mine." He stated ruefully. He didn't want to bring forward those self-esteem issues she had. But he got confused when she started laughing.

"T-bear, I wasn't even planning on going to that stupid dance. My mom has a dinner with her new boyfriend and she wants me to meet him. Apparently she really likes him. And I'm really happy for her." She said with a smile. And that was the truth. But all she knew about the mystery man her mom thinks is the real deal is, His name is Aaron.

"Oh... Well, Ellaaaa..." He whined, "How am I supposed to have fun without yoooou?" This made her giggle. Turns out her mother had arranged for Troy to be there already. She had talked to his parents and they said it would be better than spending the night in a sweaty gym where most kids are going to be drinking spiked punch and grinding all up on each other. All she told Gabriella to do was to tell Troy so he wouldn't accidentally go to the dance. And she had forgotten until now. When they had gotten finished and everything was sorted they went back to the table. And Sharpay continued the little dance chat,

"So, Gabriella... Who do you want to ask you out? Who do you like?" Gabriella took a discreet glance at Troy, but not discreet enough for Sharpay, So she added, "Oh... Never mind. I totally get you. We'll talk about it later. But I totally heard Vince Tyler was going to ask you." She squealed with joy, but stopped when she saw an annoyed look cross Troy's and Gabriella's face.

"What's gotten your panties in a bunch? You should be happy. It's VINCE TYLER." Troy started to get irritated and Gabriella could sense it.

"Uhh... Shar, I'm not going to the dance. I have to go to a dinner to meet my mom's new boyfriend."

"Oo-La-La, Maria be getting soooome." Chad cut in, making everyone laugh.

The bell rang and they all went to the next class.


Sorry for the short chapter! D: I'll make it up to you guys! R&R 3

-Carolina(: