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That night the girls were sitting in their hotel room eating chocolate and talking. Sharpay and Taylor had just gotten back from their respective dates and they were telling the other two about what a great time they'd had.

Taylor and Chad had gone on a simple walk. They had went down to the beach and strolled along with the water splashing their ankles and the sand between their toes. They had simple spent most of the evening there and watched the sun set as they shared a romantic moment.

Sharpay and Zeke had gone to a sweet little secluded restaurant a ten minute walk from the hotel. They sat at an isolated table and talked, and ate and ate and talked until the owner had to literally throw them out.

"So." Sharpay said after she had finished explaining her date to the others. "What happened with you and cute guy at the beach?"

"Yeah, Gabriella…what did happen. Do tell…tell us it all." Laughed Kelsi.

Gabriella turned around so she was no longer facing them and pretended to watch the television as if she hadn't heard them.

"Oh, Come on please Gabriella…we're curious!" Taylor laughed as she playfully punched her arm as the others joined in making puppy dog eyes and shooting her pleading looks.

"You guys aren't going to give up on this are you?" she asked laughing

The three girls looked at each other and in unison said, "Nope!"

"Oh, alright then!" she began with a smirk on her face. "That's for me to know and for you not to find out."

"Oh come on Ella…" said Sharpay.

"Fine…but there isn't really all that much to tell. I went up to buy an ice cream. He gave me it on the house, and then when it was his break we sat and talked. Happy?"

"Nope…not quite." Laughed Kelsi. "Does he have a name?"

"Yea, Troy. Now this discussion is closed!" she lifted the television controls and turned the volume up. Signalling that she really didn't want to share any more details with them. The other three knew that she wasn't being stubborn, it was the way she was. She didn't like people knowing every little detail about her life. She wanted to keep this guy to herself until she was sure exactly where she stood with him.

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"Guys! You read yet?" Gabriella shouted from the door way. "the bus leaves in five minutes!" they were going to a small village near by to go sight seeing and do what girls do best…shopping. The village would only have been a fifteen minute walk from the hotel but they didn't know exactly where to go, so the bas was a better and safer option.

"Yea...we're coming!" Sharpay yelled as she and the other two came running up to the door and out of it as Gabriella locked it behind them

"Come on then…" Gabriella said starting towards the stairs.

The girls were just getting out the main doors of the hotel as the bus pulled up. Gabriella shot the other two a look and they made shocked faces at her. As they boarded the bus they had to fight their way past obnoxious kids who just wouldn't move from the aisle way. When they finally found four seats together they sat down and the bus began to move. Throughout the journey they talked about what they wanted to do and were they wanted to go. They all agreed that they wanted to see the cute little village shops and all the other famous sights. It was only then, on the bus journey that Sharpay and Taylor decided to tell the other two that they wouldn't be joining them at lunch time. The two girls informed Kelsi and Gabriella that Chad and Zeke were coming to meet them for lunch, but assured them that they wouldn't be too long as the boys had to get back to work. At first the other two weren't too happy about not being informed earlier but they did realise that lunch was important to their friends. After all after this summer they mightn't even see their respective semi- boyfriends ever again…

As the bus pulled up in the middle of the village the girls got off and began to explore…

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Two hours, loads of shops and a lot of laughs later it was lunch time and Kelsi and Gabriella were sitting in a cute little café with a view of the sea. Taylor and Sharpay had left them about twenty minutes ago to go and meet their boys. Gabriella and Kelsi were sitting talking and laughing when their food arrived. Whilst they ate they exchanged conversation about anything and everything. They were quietly watched three guys of about 25 building sand sculptures with an absolute look of awe on their faces. When their bill had been paid and Kelsi had abandoned Gabriella to go and find a toilet she didn't even bother moving. She just sat, glued to her seat watching the sand sculptors completely spellbound.

"They're pretty great aren't they?" she heard a voice somewhere above her say.

"Yea, they're amazing." She replied almost automatically, not even looking to see who was talking to her.

"Yea, they spend hours here every day. It's amazing but a slight waste of time…" the voice carried on.

Now Gabriella looked up, her mouth hung open in utter amazement. "What are you doing here?" she asked.

"Nice to see you to…"

"Sorry I didn't mean to sound so rude I was just…."

He laughed. "No, there's really no need to explain. I know I shocked you right? Anyway. This is where my grandmother lived. Well not here obviously because living on the street wouldn't be so good. She owns this little café; it's a pretty cool place isn't it?"

"Yea, I liked it. It's in a great spot. But how come you didn't just get a job here then?"

"Well, first of all, my grandmother didn't really need anymore help, she's got my cousin Sophie and secondly, to tell you the truth I wanted something away from here, somewhere different."

"Oh I see" Gabriella laughed. She looked up and saw Kelsi making her way back to the table. When she saw Gabriella had company she went to turn away but Gabriella waved her over.

As Kelsi approached the table Gabriella turned to Troy and said, "Troy, meet my friend Kelsi. Kelsi, Troy. Troy, Kelsi."

"Hey." They both said at the same time. Just as Kelsi went to sit down Troy stood up. "Don't go on my account!" she laughed.

"No…it's ok. I have to go anyway. I was supposed to be going to get something for my grandmother. Bye Kelsi. Bye Gabriella." She said as he bent down and kissed Gabriella's cheek.

"Bye!" Gabriella said, smiling up to him.

When Troy was well out of earshot Kelsi turned to Gabriella and said, "Ella, he's a real sweet guy. I can see why you wanted to keep him to yourself." Gabriella laughed. "However. Sharpay and Taylor are going to be so jealous that they missed meeting him."

"Yea, I guess they are." Gabriella laughed. "Speaking of which we better hurry, we have to meet them in like ten minutes ago."

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"Where were you two?" Sharpay demanded as Gabriella and Kelsi came running up to them. "You were supposed to meet us here ten minutes ago!"

"We know, we know…" Kelsi began. "We were kind of held up."

"How could you have gotten held up? You were only getting some lunch." Laughed Taylor

"Well, let's just say it involved the meetings of new people." Said Gabriella.

Taylor and Sharpay looked genuinely baffled. "Ok…lets put that more simply." Gigged Kelsi. "I finally got to meet the mysterious Troy."

"Really?" asked Taylor.

"Yea."

"Where, when…can we meet him." Asked Sharpay.

"Well…no!" said Gabriella.

"And why not?" asked Sharpay obviously quite annoyed.

"Well…because he has gone somewhere to get something for his grandmother." Said Gabriella.

"Well…we don't really mind. Do we Sharpay." Said Taylor shooting Sharpay a look. "Although it would have been nice to meet him!"

"Don't worry. You will….eventually!" laughed Gabriella as she began to walk towards the nearest shop.

The girls spent the rest of the afternoon shopping and when it was time to get the bus back to the hotel they were all well and truly worn out. However this didn't stop Sharpay giving Kelsi the third degree. She wanted to know everything even though she had been told exactly the same thing over and over again. By the time they had got back to the hotel Kelsi and Gabriella had told Sharpay the same facts about Troy about 20 times!

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"Come on Gabriella," said Sharpay grabbing the beach ball from beside her towel. "The water will cool you down plus we need you for even teams."

"What are you even going to play?" asked Gabriella sitting up on her elbows.

"Well… we don't know yet but it will be fun!"

"But, Sharpay…you know I'd much prefer to just sunbathe."

"Oh…stop your whining!" she laughed as she pulled Gabriella to her feet and down towards the sparkling blue ocean.

The two girls ran down towards the ocean to meet the other two. As they got closer Sharpay threw the ball to Taylor who missed it and got splashed up the face. The four girls spent the next half hour or so throwing the ball back and forth and playing strange games. By the time they were finished they were worn out and completely soaked through. They continued to giggle and laugh as they walked back towards their towel to get dressed and relax.

"So guys, you thirsty?" asked Gabriella. "Want me to go get us some drinks?"

"Yes… well we are." Laughed Taylor. "However Ella…we know it would be pointless for you to go because you will spend ages talking to that guy Troy and we would never get our drinks." Gabriella pouted but said nothing. After all she couldn't disagree.

"I know!" said Sharpay. "I will go with Gabriella and get the drinks then I can come back to you guys while she flirts!" Taylor laughed. "What you laughing at Taylor?"

"You only want to go and get the drinks so you can see Troy!" she replied.

"Well…that is true." She laughed. "Now come on Gabriella." She grabbed her arm and they made their way to the beach hut, Gabriella rolling her eyes at Sharpay as they went.

"Hey, Gabriella!" they heard Troy shout as they approached the hut. Gabriella looked up and saw Troy waving at her.

"Why, Hello there!" she laughed. "This is another of my good friends, Sharpay. Sharpay, Troy. Troy, Sharpay."

"Hey!" the pair said at the same time. "OhMyGosh, he is such a keeper!" Sharpay whispered in Gabriella's ear.

"Oh…don't I know it!" laughed Gabriella.

"So what can I do for you girls today?" asked Troy politely.

"Well Sharpay would like some drinks and I was wondering when your next break is!" Gabriella said looking into Troy's eyes.

"Well…the drinks I can do right now" he began walking behind the hut. "But I don't get a break for another half hour. But you are more than welcome to stay here and wait and keep me company." Gabriella bit her lip and nodded to him. "So Sharpay, what would you like?"

"Oh, three bottled waters please."

"Troy reached into the fridge and pulled out three waters. "Here you go, that will be $3 please." Sharpay handed the money over and slowly moved away.

"Bye!" Gabriella shouted to her shooting her a look that said, just go would you!

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Half an hour later Troy was walking towards Gabriella's table with two ice cream's in his hands.

"Here you go madam…" he said bowing to her making her giggle. "Would you care to go a walk along the beach?"

"Yea…" she said as she took the ice cream, from his hand and slipped her hand where the ice cream had once been.

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