Thank you for all the ones who are following this story. So far this has been my favorite! I really like the play hard to get stage of the relationship so it will keep getting juicy=) Thanks for keeping update and being patient on my stories.

I'm here to Stay

Chapter 3

You may say, "Girl, you set yourself on that one" but hey, when something gorgeous as Troy Bolton gives you the attention. Your confidence boost goes up and you can't control yourself. You want him. You can't keep him off your mind. You can't stop staring at him. You get jealous when you see him with another girl, scared that he will lose interest in you. He drives you insane. You know you will get hurt but you can't put your guard up. You want him yours. I want Troy Bolton to be MINE.

I haven't talked to Troy the rest of the night. Sharpay, Taylor and I thought it would be fun to take the party outside. Where we ended up being way too drunk for our liking- but hey it was a party. We stripped down to our bras and underwear, putting our hair up in a ponytail and sliding into the nice warm Jacuzzi. Kelsi disappeared on us half way through the night when Jason asked her if she wanted to take a walk. As friends, we understood so we let her go have her fun with her boy. I sunk in the water and let the warmness of the water hug my body, letting all the tension in my body waltz away.

"So, Gabriella how do you like it here?" Sharpay said trying to start a conversation.

"I absolutely love it here, of course I miss home but I feel like I fit here perfectly well," I answered opening my eyes fully and looking at the girls in front of me.

"I'm so glad you are here, you have something in common with everyone in the group, and you fit with us so well," Taylor said excitedly.

"This is drunk me talking, but did you see how fine Sawyer Scott looked? That boy can make a girl melt in just seconds," Sharpay sighed at the thought.

"Who's Sawyer Scott?" I asked in confusion trying to remember if I met a boy name Sawyer. A lot of people introduced themselves to me after finding out I was Chad's little sister or the new girl who doesn't know anybody's past. I met a few girls on the dance team and I met a lot of cute boys from different clubs which, Troy didn't seem to like. Yeah I was keeping an eye on him to make sure if I'm keeping up with his attention. So far, I have been doing a good job.

Taylor and Sharpay giggled a bit, "You know that beautiful man you kept saying is a beautiful soccer player you've ever seen?" Taylor explained trying to contain her laugh.

"NO WAY! I gave him my number and told him that I could be his sex hotline any day if he keeps looking at me like I'm a goddess every day," I said ashamed at my crossfaded words. I covered my face in horror. "That's so embarrassing!"

Sharpay looked at the door and whispered to us," Gabriella, you should know, Sawyer and Troy don't get along. So this conversation should stay between us." Before I put in a word I looked up to see Chad and Troy walking towards us. Well, not walking, stumbling and almost falling over a chair… again. The first thing I noticed was Troy looking at me like I was the only girl in the room. He was walking, well stumbling, really fast towards me. His smirk was stapled on his face like he had something planned for me. Even though I was pretty gone, whatever his plan is I couldn't let get to me. Even though I would do anything for a gorgeous boy like him, I have to prepare what would happen after. I like the new friends I made and if I get involved there would be dram- I need to stop thinking and let the gorgeous man talk.

"Well, there you ladies are, we were wondering where you guys disappeared to!" Chad said drunkly, "Gabster, h-h-how you f-f-feeling?"

"Not as bad you Chadster!" I winked and watched as the boys quickly took off their clothes and left their boxers on. They got in the Jacuzzi without having the manners of asking if they could join. I giggled at their action while Taylor and Sharpay glared in annoyance.

"What?" Chad said looking at Taylor as she shakes her head and snuggles up to him. I watched as Chad puts his arm around her and kisses her forehead. I smiled at the sight at the two. Chad has gone through a lot of girls who never kept him happy. Seeing him with a girl who treats him right and puts him on the right tracks makes me want to continue watching them adoringly. Sharpay suddenly got up, "I'm going to go find Zeke, and I'm starting to get really tired! Goodnight everybody! Be safe," She turns and winks at me. I giggled at her silliness.

"Baby, I'm tired too, I think I'm just going to crash as well," Taylor said starting to get up, "Goodnight guys, see you all at breakfast!"

"I'll come with you babe," Chad starts getting up but comes to me to give me a hug," Goodnight little sis, I hope you had fun." He kisses my forehead and I smiled at the brotherly love. He soon left with Taylor after giving Troy a handshake.

"I guess it leaves just us two," Troy said smirking.

"I have a feeling they planned this," I mumbled but I knew Troy heard when he chuckled and agreeing with me. "So Wildcat, I never knew somebody can be so well known in a school. You are loved."

Troy shrugged his shoulders," it gets old and annoying sometimes. Everyone trying to know your business, girls throwing themselves at you, trying to not mess up because someone in the school wants to follow your lead and it's just kind of stressful. Sometimes I just want to be Troy. An individual." Troy looks at me after saying those words," excuse me I'm drunk and venting. That's not like me."

I smiled at the cuteness, sometimes boys can be sincere and they will open up to you. Sometimes they are bullshitting, but things like this when a boy poor their hearts out to you and you have that feeling that maybe he is telling the truth. That's when you know he is being true. I started to get butterflies when he looked at me and smiled a bit. "Troy, its good to open up, I'm here to listen anytime. I'm a girl all we do is hear vents and we are just best at listening."

Troy chuckled at my comment and I just smiled back. He got close to me and put the annoying strand of hair that was covering my left eye, behind my ear. "Well, I'm lucky that I get Gabriella Montez's attention."

I looked at him straight in the eyes and wanted to sigh. As I kept glancing at his lips I couldn't help myself but to lean closer. The hand that Troy used to move that piece of hair was now on my waist and was pulling me closer. His hand didn't just give me goose bumps but it also made me lose my control. I had no clue what to do and I felt dizzy the next second. I had to get out of this position because if we move any closer, I would be all over him. So I did something that would probably made me be labeled as "Big Teased" I moved away. And shrugged my shoulders, "What's so great about getting attention from me?"

I heard him groan just a little bit, I smirked at myself and grabbed that towel that was near me. "Apparently everyone has a bed in this house and a partner to sleep with, can you should me where a free bedroom I can sleep in, I'm starting to get really tired." I got up and wrapped the towel around me. Troy got out and the porch lights made his body look like it was all shinny. I can see why girls would fall for Troy, his body was amazing, his eyes are hypnotizing, and the looks he gives you were a tease, a tease that was hard to read his mind.

"I can sleep on the floor, but my room is the only free one…" Troy hesitated, I could tell he was hoping he wasn't trying to make things awkward.

"Was this your plan the whole time? Trying to get me in your bed?" I winked at him jokingly. He rubbed the back of his neck and started to get red.

"Gab- I- you know- uh…" Troy stuttered trying to find the perfect words.

"Troy, it's okay," I giggled, "I was just joking, you can sleep on the bed aswell, I don't bite," I said pushing him gently and grabbing my clothes. He followed me picking me up a little bit and started tickling me.

"Gabriella Montez, you are the death of me. You are going to make my senior year, one interesting year." He turned me around and held me for a few seconds. I smiled at him, taking a inhale of his cologne, that was also mixed with the Jacuzzi water. I was starting to get that dizzy feeling again, Troy Bolton you have no Idea what you do to me.