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Gabbs come on Troy needs to see u sooner or later!

Gabriella groaned as she read the text. Chelsey was right, 'Kate' had to come out sometime from shopping.But still something inside of her told her that she just couldn't. Of course cowardly, Gabriella texted her friend back.

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"Is Kate that into shopping?"Troy asked amused as they waited for her to come.

"Yeah, well" One text message

I can't do it sorry Chelse I just can't face him again.Sorry 'Kate' left. Chelsey groaned dreading this.

"What's wrong?"

"Um Kate had to meet someone."

"So why couldn't she tell you in person?"

"Well sometime that's how Kate is, she just has to leave for certain reasons which I don't understand."

"Um okay?"Chelsey laughed."You still are the same Troy!"

"Well what can I say? It's only been three years!"

"Yeah but a lot of things can happen in three years, and speaking of that, are you sure you're not dating anyone?"

"Yep, do you have anyone in mind?"Yes!!

"Um well my friend, I think she would like to meet you. You're kind of her type."

"Really and how do I know if she's my type, what's she like?"

"Well she's nice, cool,you know most of things a guy would like in a girl."

"Oh yeah?"

"Yep."

"Well what's her name?"

"Ga--Grace.Trust me she's really awesome."

"Well if she is what you say, when can I meet her?"

"Um I can check if she's free or not.But she's probably free."

"That's great."Troy's cell rang.

"Sorry it's Chad.'

"Chad as in Chad Danforth?"

"Yeah you still remmeber him?"

"Yep."

"Wow.I'll ignore him.So what's your job?"

"Oh i'm a kinder garden teacher."

"Really what school?"

"Potomac, it's not far from here, and you?"

"Architect."

"Really? I thought you were heading more towards b-ball."

"Yeah well I still can beat anyone at basketball."Troy said cockily."But architecture is my second dream so I pursued it."

"Well that's great."

"Thanks. I'm sure working with all those kids was great too."

"Yeah it's rewarding, oh man."

"What?"

"I have to go, I promised my cousin I would do her a favor and i'm almost late."

"That sucks, I had fun catching up."

"Me too."

"Hey can I have your number so we can hangout again?"

"Oh sure."After exchanging numbers, Chelsey got up and dumped her trash.

"I'll see you later.'Chelsey said as they hugged.

"You too tell your friend I said hi."

"I will." As Chelsey left the store she mentally cursed herself anf called Gabriella.

"Hello?"

"I swear That's the last time I will cover for you."

"I'm so sorry its just-"

"Just what Gabbs Just Troy is your ex and your afraid to see him?"

"Yes!That's exactly it!Look let's just go somewhere."Chelsey sighed. Whatever Gabriella was going through she had to get over it. She also thought about what she had told Troy.Like where she worked.If he came over, there was no way Gabriella could avoid him.Chelsey smiled.

"Sure Gabby Let's go."

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R&R please. Trust me the boring hanging out in the mall will change

Veronica