Hey guys :) Sorry I haven't updated recently, first week back in school so I've been a bit busy x

Hope you guys enjoy this chapter, I'm really enjoying writing this atm D.

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Chapter Four – Last Night's Regrets

Gabriella woke up feeling she had a massive rock on her head. She sat up, and took in her surroundings.

She was lying on a cream sofa, with a blanket wrapped round her, and Sharpay and Gregg were stretched out on the other sofa. There were cups and bottles all over the floor, as well as some cans.

She looked around once again, finally noticing where she was. Troy Bolton's house. She shot up, wondering what had happened last night.

She got up off the sofa, and walked out of the room, and walked into the kitchen, hoping to find an explanation.

As Gabriella walked in, she saw Troy buttering some toast on the kitchen counter.

"What happened last night?" She asked softly, making Troy jump and turn towards her.

"Um, I think you got wasted, and I wouldn't let you go home, as it was like 4am, so I said you and Sharpay could crash here, I'm guessing." He shrugged.

"What about Taylor?"

"She left with Chad."

"Oh, did anything else happen last night?"

"Um you promised you'd go on a date with me.." Troy said smiling.

"What?" Gabriella asked, straightening up.

"I asked you, you said yes, then promised you would." Troy said truthfully.

"I did? Oh my god, I did, I remember now – it was after we were- oh my god." Gabriella whispered, putting her hand to her mouth.

"After we were making out?"

"Oh my god – Troy I was drunk, it didn't mean anything." Gabriella said quickly.

"Oh.. Okay, but you still did promise to go on a date with me."

Gabriella hit her head then sighed. "Fine, I will. But only because I promised. And I never break my promises."

"Great. We can do it when you're feeling better. Toast?" He asked kindly.

"Thanks Troy." She smiled then took the plate off him and headed back to the living room.

"You and Troy, eh?" Sharpay giggled as Gabriella sat back down.

"Nope, just one date – and were back to normal."

"Normal being a game called cat and mouse, controlled by Troy?"

"Cat and mouse?" Gabriella asked confused.

"Yeah, you're the mouse, he's the cat. He's after you Gab." Sharpay smirked.

"How about I drive you guys home?" Troy asked, walking into the room.

Gabriella straightened up immediately and nodded. "That would be great."

"Cool, I'll wait in the car."

Gabriella got up and grabbed her shoes, then motioned for Sharpay and Gregg to follow. She walked out of the door then walked down the drive and got into the front seat.

She took a peak at herself in the mirror then gasped. "Oh my god, I look terrible. How much did I drink last night?!"

"You look beautiful Gabs. Even if you have makeup over your face, or if your hairs everywhere." He said, admirably.

"Uh, thanks Troy – you're obviously used to seeing girls in your house after parties?"

Troy shook his head, "Nah, you're the first I've actually let – usually they just crash here, uninvited. Quite a shock to me in the morning." He laughed.

Sharpay and Gregg slid into the backseat, then Troy started the car then drove off. The first stop was Gregg, then a few streets later, Sharpay's.

"And then there was two." Gabriella grinned.

"So about this date.. How about we set it for tomorrow?" Troy suggested.

"I guess so.. What have you got planned?"

"Hmm.. Well I'll take you out for food – so dress up." He smiled as he pulled up outside Gabriella's house.

"Okay, pick me up at seven." Gabriella winked then walked up to her door, opened it and sneaked in.

"Nice party?" Her mother asked, walking out of the living room.

"Yeah, great – it finished early so I slept over Sharpay's." Gabriella said innocently.

"You girls have a good night?"

"Oh yeah, it was good fun." She nodded.

"Well I was going to baby-sit Lily today, but turns out I have a big meeting to attend – so could you possibly mind her till about four?" Her mother asked.

"Yeah sure." Gabriella nodded then headed upstairs to take a shower.

Lily was her one year old cousin, who was adorable. Gabriella and her mom regularly babysat for her.

Gabriella's phone began to ring, but she let it ring as she enjoyed the hot water pouring from the shower head.

"Hey this is Gabi, sorry I can't take your call right now – leave a message!" Was heard, followed by a beep.

"Hey, Gabi it's me Taylor – how about we go for a walk today? I have so much to tell you – ring me when you get this!"

Gabriella laughed, Taylor obviously had news inquiring herself and Chad. She turned the shower off, quickly dried and walked into her walk in wardrobe. She changed into a cream tunic, and blue skinny jeans. She picked out light flat shoes then ran downstairs as she heard the doorbell go.

She opened the door to see her aunty standing before her with a Lily in her pram. "Thanks' for babysitting her Gabi, I'll pick her up at six – ring me if you need me okay?"

"Sure, see you later!" She called out, then pulled the pram inside. She got her phone out and rang Taylor back.

"Hello?" Taylor answered.

"Hey, it's me. I'm babysitting Lily today – so how about I meet you in the park?"

"Sound's great – I'll meet you there in ten minutes!" Taylor said, then hung up.

Gabriella grabbed her cream bag and threw her phone, purse, lip-gloss and bottle of water into it. She picked up a pink bag which was in the pram, and opened it to see bear crisps, baby food and some juice in there. She nodded then put it back.

"Mom, I'm going to the park with Lily – I'll ring you later!" Gabriella called out, as she opened the door and walked out. She turned left then made her way to the park.

"Hey!" Taylor giggled.

Gabriella smiled at her then sat beside her on the bench. "Spill."

"Well, we were with each other all night, he is so funny. I mean he's kinda like a child, but in a cute way, not in a freaky way. Anyway towards the end, we left together and I ended up in his house – and we both just like made out all night."

"You didn't do anything else did you?"

"No, I wouldn't do that, I've only just met him."

"So, are you seeing each other again?"

"I dunno, we had breakfast together, then I walked to Troy's to get my car then drove home. But I dunno, I feel like this could be more than just a physical relationship." She said happily.

"Good for you! At least someone doesn't regret their night.."

"What happened?"

"Me and Troy were all over each other, all night. And I said yes to a date with him." Gabriella sighed.

"And you regret that?!"

"Yeah, I mean I like him I guess. But I don't wanna lead him on.. I don't think I'm prepared for a relationship with him.. This is Troy Bolton.."

"How about.. Friends with benefits then?" Taylor suggested.

"I'm not being like the rest of the girls on his arms. The rest of the friends with benefits. No way." Gabi said firmly.

"Well, you should give him a chance Gab.. People sometimes don't turn out the way you think they will." Taylor smiled then started tickling Lily.

"Hmm."