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Dear Diary,

I'm done with crying. It has never done anything for anyone, and I won't be one of those girls that lets herself waste away over a guy. Of course, that doesn't mean I'm giving up on Troy. It just means that things are going to get a bit more complicated. I was wrong when I didn't think that Troy didn't really have feelings for her. He does feel something for her, but I'm absolutely positive that he doesn't really love her. Like anything in life, if you know which buttons to press, their "love" will be revealed as weak and superficial, just like the Math Girl.

Now I just need to know how to show Troy and Gabriella just how weak his relationship is. If last night taught me anything, its that Troy is a hopeless romantic who lets his emotions blind him. There's nothing wrong with that of course. Its yet another reason why I love him, but it could make showing him how flimsy his relationship is more difficult. Troy's romantic streak combined with the Math Girl's disgusting perfection make it unlikely for him to break up with her, at least anytime soon. Instead, I have to make her break up with him. I'm still not positive how to do this, but trust me, I'll find a way. In the meantime, there's plenty to be done. First, I have to befriend her. I don't just mean seeing her as an acquaintance who I only talk to because we have the same friends. I mean genuine friendship (well, genuine might not be the best word for it). But I need to get to the point where I become the one who she turns to with all of her questions and problems, particularly in the boyfriend department. That's the only way that I can turn her against Troy and show them both that they aren't meant to be. And even more, when the plan does work, being her friend will keep her from suspecting me. I'm not sure that I can take hearing about her babbling about how much she loves Troy and how happy they are, but I'm an actress and I gladly accept this role. From this day on, me and Gabriella Montez are going to be best friends.

There are still a few other issues standing in my way. The first is Chad Danforth. I should have taken care of him when he first approached me about Troy. If I had been more composed and thought of a better lie he would have moved on to whatever it is he spends his time doing, but instead I made him even more suspicious. But that's a small oversight, and its something that I can fix. If I don't get to him it could ruin everything. After all, (for some reason) he is Troy's best friend, and I can't see him being too happy about me and Troy dating, both because we have never gotten along too well, and because he seems to be quite fond of Gabriella.

Unfortunately, my final obstacle is my own brother. Obviously I love Ryan, but if anyone can see through me, its him. And I can't see him going along with this scheme. Fortunately I should be having some help in that area from a Ms. Kelsi Nielsen, also known as Ryan's new girlfriend. I really am happy that they are together, but hopefully their relationship will have the added benefit of distracting Ryan from noticing anything that his sister may be doing that he doesn't entirely approve of. The last thing I need is him messing things up for me and Troy. But if Ryan's calendar is any indication (Kelsi's name is on it more times than I care to count), he won't be too much of a problem.

Well, I have to go now. I need to make plans with Gabriella, or as the rest of the world will know her, my new best friend.

Hope you enjoyed. since this was a pretty short chapter, the next update should be up pretty quick. Let me know what you thought.

Thank you for reading.