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Selective Amnesia

Chapter Four: A Singing Flashback

Last time on Selective Amnesia:

"The doctor said she needed time to remember,"

"They're moving,"

The next few days flew by as Gabriella Montez and her mother found themselves on the other side of Albuquerque, unloading their belongings into their new home. "Well, it certainly is bigger then the last house," Ms. Montez said holding up a box and walking up next to Gabriella who had been standing before the house looking up at it in awe. "Sure is," Gabriella mumbled as she readjusted the small box of her belongings in her hands. Ms. Montez let out a small laugh, "come on," she said as she stepped forward towards the front door.

Gabriella sighed as she began to follow behind her mother, "something wrong sweetie?" her mother asked setting the box she held down and picking for the house key in her pocket. Gabriella looked around awkwardly, "I don't know," she said softly watching her mother set the key into the bolt, "it just all seems strange to me," she continued as she turned her back to the front door and watched the unusual, quiet suburb scene before her. "You'll get used to it," her mother said as she finally opened the door, the sound of it ringing through Gabriella's ears as she turned back around. "I suppose," Gabriella said as she gave her mother a shrug and followed on after her into the house.

Stepping past the foyer of the entrance, both Gabriella and Ms. Montez began their quest around the house, "looks like the movers did a good job at bringing in the furniture," began Ms. Montez as she set the box she held down on the ground. Gabriella stood in silence as she gave a nod and continued to make her way further into the house, 'it's so big,' she thought as she set the box she had been holding down on the already uncovered couch. "So what do you say we get to finish unloading everything and head out for something to eat," her mother suggested as she stepped up behind Gabriella, "sounds good," Gabriella said softly as she turned and gave her mother a slight smile.

Hours had passed and most of the unloading had almost been done as the both Gabriella and her mother continued to work, "is that the last one," Gabriella shouted back to the front door where her mother had just entered with another box as she slowly made her way to the back of the open trunk of her mother's van. "I think so," came her mother's voice in the distance as Gabriella reached up for the trunk door and brought it down, slamming it shut before making her way back around on the sidewalk to the front door.

"And that's that," Ms. Montez said as Gabriella stepped back into the house, "everything set," Gabriella questioned as she came up beside her mother, "as far as right now," her mother asked turning to face her with a grin, "I'd say it is," she continued as she pulled Gabriella in for a hug. "I know that you feel totally out of place here," Ms. Montez said softly, "but hopefully we won't have to be here for long," she continued, smiling down at Gabriella as the two parted. "I guess it is reasonable being here," Gabriella began as she looked down at the ground for a moment, "I mean, it would so awkward walking back into the old school having no idea where anything is or who anyone was," she continued as she looked up at her mother with a faint smile.

Ms. Montez gave her daughter a warming smile as she hugged her once more, "you will remember sweetheart," she began as she held her tight, "it'll just take time," she finished as she kissed the top of her head and looked down at her. "I know," said Gabriella as she smiled up at her mom, "now how 'bout lunch," Gabriella asked with an even wider smile as her mother let out a small laugh. "I'll get my purse," Ms. Montez said as she parted from her daughter and turned for the kitchen.

"There's a nice cafe," Gabriella began as she pointed out a small, yet large warehouse looking building on the side of the road, "I thought were getting food," her mother asked as she looked over at Gabriella curiously. Gabriella laughed a bit as she gave her a nod, "yes, but I'm sure they've got some sort of food," she said as she quickly looked over at her mother with a smile before returning her eyes back on the road before her. "Well I'm not really in the mood for food now," Ms. Montez said softly as she eyed the small cafe, "well then, let's go," Gabriella said with a smile as Ms. Montez pulled into the cafe parking lot and parked the van.

As the two walked into the small café-like diner, they felt the rush of fresh brewed coffee in the atmosphere, "this is nice," said Ms. Montez as she looked over at Gabriella and gave her a smile, "looks like a local teen hangout mom," Gabriella said as she looked around the place noticing several students occupying computers at one end of the room, games in another, and the stage at the far side. "Welcome to WH Cyberspace," a masculine voice surprised Gabriella and her mother as they both turned to face the teenage boy standing before them. Ms. Montez smiled at the boy, "this is quite a place you've got here," she began as she went back to looking around the room.

Gabriella stood in silence as she continued to keep her eye on the boy, 'why does he look so familiar," she questioned to herself, and followed as he led her and her mother to an open table in the middle of the room. "What can I get for you lovely ladies today," the boy asked as he pulled out a pen and a notebook from the pocket of the small, black apron around his waist. "Well I'll have a coffee," said Ms. Montez as she looked up at the boy before continuing to observe the place, "and you Miss," the boy said as he looked down at Gabriella and caught her eye on him.

"Oh," Gabriella said softly as she snapped out of her trance and looked over at her mother, "I'll have," she began as she looked back at the boy, "I'll have a water," she continued quickly causing the boy to laugh slightly, "alright then, I'll be back with those drinks momentarily," he said before slipping the notebook and pen back into the apron and walking back to the counter. "Are you alright," Ms. Montez asked as Gabriella turned to face her catching the curious look on her mother's face. "Yeah," she said with a smile as she gave her mother a nod, "just a bit surprised that's all," continued Gabriella as her mother curious look vanished and replaced with a smile.

"Here we are ladies," the boy said as he returned with a tray and two drinks, "a coffee," he said as he placed a coffee cup in front of Ms. Montez who thanked him, "and a glass of water," he continued as he placed the remaining clear glass in front of Gabriella, giving her a smile. "Thank you," Gabriella said softly as she looked up at him from her glass. Within the next few seconds a familiar ring tone rang through the room, "oh sorry," Ms. Montez said as she reached into her purse for her cell phone. Looking at the caller id she looked over at Gabriella giving her an apologetic look, "excuse me," she said as she stood up and made her way to the front door, making her way out of the building.

"So, you're new around here," the boy continued as he took a seat where Ms. Montez once sat. "Its that obvious huh," Gabriella said as she spun her straw in her drink a bit before looking up at the boy, "well its not everyday that you see students come in with their parents," he said with a laugh as he folded his arms onto the table and slightly leaned forward. Gabriella laughed a bit and smiled, "besides, I'd remember if I'd seen you around," the boy continued with a grin as he leaned back into the chair letting his arms fall into his lap. Gabriella shook her head, "oh that was very charming," she said with a slight smirk, "bet that works on all the girls," she continued as she looked over at him.

There was something about this boy that kept Gabriella's attention, something that continued to make her curious. "I'm still waiting to see actually," the boy replied with a smile as he caught Gabriella's eyes once again. 'There,' Gabriella said to herself, as she finally caught what had attracted her. Those chocolate eyes seemed almost mesmerizing as she stared at them. "Bennet!" exclaimed a voice, quickly snapping Gabriella out of her trance as she watched the boy before her slightly wince at the shout. "Stop slacking off," the voice continued as the boy gave a sigh, "well," he said as he looked back over at Gabriella, "guess I better be going," he continued as he got up and returned back to the counter.

Moments later Ms. Montez stepped back into the building, "did you have a nice chat," she asked curious as she reached for her coffee cup and took a sip. Gabriella looked back at her mother, "how did," Gabriella began as she looked at her mother with a curious frown. "Through the window sweetie," she said as she pointed behind Gabriella at the window near the door. Gabriella laughed slightly as she spotted the open window, "Well, it wasn't much of a chat," she said as she looked back over at her mother and took a drink from her glass. Ms. Montez eyed her daughter curiously as they sat in silence for a few brief moments. "So do you think you'll get to liking it here," her mother asked as she took another drink from her coffee. Gabriella gave a shrug and looked back around the place before looking at her mother, "I don't see why not, isn't that how it usually works," Gabriella said as she leaned back slightly in her chair.

After what seemed to be another round of coffee, water for Gabriella, the two decided to continue their way home to finish the unpacking. Making their way over to the register, the boy who had been their waiter stood waiting for them behind the counter. "Say," the boy began catching Gabriella's attention and in turn her mother's as well, "since you're new and all," he began with a slight grin, "there's this party here later tonight, to celebrate the coming school year, you should come," he continued as he totaled up their sum on the register. Gabriella turned to her mother, who only gave her a shrug before looking back at the boy, "it'll be a great way to meet new people," the boy said as he looked back over at Gabriella.

Letting out a slight laugh, Gabriella shook her head, "I don't know," she began as she took the money from her mother and set it on the counter for the boy, "sounds like it'll be trouble if you're there," she said as she stepped back from the counter. "Tell you what," the boy began again as he took the money and counted it, "if you show up, your drinks will be on the house," he continued as he placed the money into his pocket and looked back up at Gabriella. Shaking her head Gabriella looked over at her mother who began to walk away slowly, "how 'bout you keep the money and find out," Gabriella said as she looked up at the boy with a grin. "Fair enough," the boy said with a nod as Gabriella turned and followed her mother towards the exit, "starts around seven," the boy shouted as he watched two make their way out of the café.

Later that night, Gabriella and her mother had already unpacked several boxes, "so are you going," her mother asked as she walked up behind Gabriella who was reading her book on the couch. "Going where," Gabriella questioned as she looked up at her mother behind her. "To the party," her mother said as she looked over at they had set up earlier on the wall. Gabriella shook her head, "no, I'm just going to relax for now," she said as she went back to reading her book. Ms. Montez shook her head as she quickly grabbed the book from her daughter's hand, "oh no mom, please," Gabriella begged as she turned around in the couch and stared pleadingly at her mother for her book back.

"I've laid out your best clothes," her mother said as she held the book, "no go and get dressed," she continued as she pointed up towards the stairs. Gabriella sighed as she turned and stood up, "fine," she said softly, "but can I have my book back," she said as she held out her hand to reach for the book. Ms. Montez smiled and held out the book before her where Gabriella reached out and took it as she made her way towards the stairs. "You'll be late if you don't hurry," Ms. Montez exclaimed as Gabriella turned and smiled before making her way up the final stretch of stairs.

Several minutes later, Gabriella found herself standing in front of her full length mirror staring down at the black slacks and dark blue-purple shirt her mother laid out for her. With a hesitant sigh, Gabriella walked over towards the small desk her mother and her set up and found the jewelry box. Opening it, she removed a pair of large circled hoop earrings and began placing them on her ears. "Gabriella are you ready," she heard her mother shout from downstairs, "just about," she shouted back as she walked over towards her bed and grabbed her purse and walked out, shutting the lights off as she left.

Gabriella sighed as she found her self once again before the Cyberspace, "I'll be back around twelve," Ms. Montez said as she looked over at Gabriella with a smile. She nodded and made her way out of the car before her mother pulled out of the parking lot. "Here we go then," Gabriella said to herself as she turned around and made her way around to the entrance of the building.

A loud roar of noise surged through the building as the loud music blasted from the large speakers up on stage. The scene looked much more like a rave than a normal party, laser lights, a DJ at the back of the stage, "I see you decided to make it," a voice called from behind her. As Gabriella turned there stood the boy she had seen earlier today, "well I didn't have much of a choice," Gabriella tried to holler over the loud music. Giving a nod the boy leaned forward a bit, "I don't think we had time for introductions earlier," he said as he held out his hand, "I'm Tory, Tory Bennet," he said closer to her ear. Gabriella nodded and took his hand in hers, "Gabriella Montez," she said as with a smile.

Tory smiled down at Gabriella and looked around at the crowd they stood before, waving his hand he motioned Gabriella to follow him out of the crowded wave and over to a table somewhat off to the stage. "So how long have you been in this side of Albuquerque," Tory asked as they took respected seats at the table. "Not very long," Gabriella said as she shook her head, "we just finished a lot of unpacking today," she continued as she leaned back in her chair a bit. "Wow, you sure work hard," Tory said with a grin as he laughed a moment.

Gabriella smiled and gave a nod and opened her mouth to speak, but had been interrupted as a figure walked up on stage and the music subsided, "alright, alright," the figure shouted into the microphone and two more were set on stage, "its time for the open mic," he shouted as a roar of applause rang through the building. Gabriella smiled as she looked up at the scene before her before looking back over at Tory who sat back in his chair and smiled. "They pick and choose at random," Tory said as he leaned forward onto the table, "but I'll get us some drinks," he continued, "they do this awhile," he finished as he stood up and made his way through the crowd over to the other side of the stage.

"Alright, so lets see who are first two performers are," the figure on stage continued as a moment of silence came. As Gabriella looked around at all the people she couldn't help but wince as a bright light was shined in her directions, "alright, one," the figure said as he stepped off stage and made way towards Gabriella. "What," Gabriella questioned as she noticed the figure's hand before her, "c'mon," he said as she took his hand and was led over to the stage, "and number two," the figure continued, as the light that had been on Gabriella made its way around. "There," the figure said as he pointed to someone at the counter, "oh c'mon guys," the voice hollered as Gabriella recognized it too well.

It wasn't but seconds later, Tory had joined her on stage, "well, looks like we're tonight's guinea pigs," he said with a smile. Gabriella looked over at him in disbelief before her eyes fell on the crowd before her a look of fright fell over her face as she was given the microphone and the music began to play. She immediately w anted to begin hyperventilating just to leave the stage, when Tory placed a hand on her shoulder. Looking over at him, she read his smile and swallowed the nervous lump in her throat as he raised his microphone to his mouth and looked over at the screen, beginning the first verse:

Living in my own world
Didn't understand
That anything can happen
When you take a chance

Gabriella froze suddenly as she looked over at the screen, her part upon it. Closing her eyes and taking in a deep breath she continued:

I never believed in
What I couldn't see
I never opened my heart
To all the possibilities

I know
That something has changed
Never felt this way
And right here tonight
This could be

The start of something new
It feels so right
To be here with you
And now looking in your eyes
I feel in my heart
The start of something new

Gabriella's fright faded as she looked back over at Tory from where she had been looking at the screen, when a sudden rush flashed through her head…

A boy with shaggy brown hair stood before her, microphone in hand as he sang along with a brown haired girl dressed in blue. Gabriella looked around at the party ornaments labeled 'New Year' all around her as the two on the small stage began the familiar chorus she had just sung with Tory. Breathing quickly Gabriella back away from the image as it slowly began to fade…

Gabriella's mind raced back to reality as she found Tory standing before her once again. 'What was that?' she asked herself as she took note of Tory raising his microphone to his mouth and the smile he flashed before staring off once again:

Now who'd of ever thought that
We'd both be here tonight
And the world looks so much brighter (brighter)
With you by my side

I know that something has changed
Never felt this way
I know it for real
This could be

The start of something new
It feels so right
To be here with you
And now looking in your eyes
I feel in my heart
The start of something new

Despite all the rush of nerves running through Gabriella's heart and body, nothing had fazed her. Her smiling continued as she moved freely up on the stage, moving to the beat of the music as Troy danced beside her. The crowd's excitement kept on as the two began the bridge to the finale:

I never knew it could happen
Till it happened to me
I didn't know it before
But now it's easy to see

It's the
Start of something new
It feels so right
To be here with you
And now looking in your eyes
I feel in my heart

That it's the start of something new
It feels so right to be here with you
And now looking in your eyes
I feel in my heart
The start of something new

The start of something new
The start of something new

As the two finished their musical debut, the crowd burst even louder than they had been before. Looking out onto the crowd Gabriella couldn't help but feel that something just like this had happened and that it was what she had seen earlier.

What was that?

Wow! I totally apologize for keeping you guys : Really I am, but school's over and well I'll have more time! Hope you enjoyed & please review!! :