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Two Weeks Later

Troy was bored. It was officially the weekend, but he was stuck at home with nothing to do. His Mom and Dad were off visiting his grandparents, Chad was with Taylor and Gabriella was... Well, she was acting strange. He sighed and swung his legs over the side of his bed and got to his feet, pulling his trainers on. Once he locked up the house, he headed for his truck and drove towards Gabriella's street, slowing to a stop as he saw her closing her front door and walking down her path. He watched as she got into a car and buckled her seat belt before the car drove off. Troy waited a few seconds before he started to follow. He followed them for about an hour, before he pulled up outside of a treatment center, making him both curious and terrified. Seeing as he knew he wouldn't be able to get access, he had to sit and wait for Gabriella to come out. He waited nearly two hours before Gabriella walked out with Jay, both of them looking like they had been crying. He straightened up in his seat and watched as they headed from the parking lot in the car and back to Gabriella's house. He waited until Jay was out of sight. He wondered slightly whether it was to do with their Science projects, but he doubted it. He parked up his truck and headed up the path to Gabriella's front door. He composed himself before he knocked on the door and waited for her to open it.

'Troy?' Gabriella questioned. She hadn't expected him to drop by, as she had suspected he was working on his project with Taylor.

'Hey babe. You okay?'

'Yeah... erm... What are you doing here? I thought you were working with Taylor on your project?' Gabriella asked. She watched as Troy shook his head and stepped closer to her.

'Chad's taken her out for the day, so I thought I'd come by and hang with you, if that's okay?' Troy asked. He watched as Gabriella sighed and nodded, stepping back to let him enter the house. He stepped into the house and shut the door behind him, toeing off his shoes and following Gabriella into the kitchen, as she made herself something to eat.

'So, what do you want to do?' Troy asked, watching as Gabriella rushed around the kitchen.

'Anything I'm not fussed' Gabriella replied, slightly sounding like she didn't really want Troy there.

'Brie, I can go if you want. I mean you seem... stressed Troy noted. Gabriella sighed and turned to look at him, before walking towards him and hugging him tightly.

'I am! I'm sorry, Troy. It's just this project is taking it's toll on me. I want a really good mark, but it's such a sensitive subject and I have to get this right' Gabriella said, sounding close to crying. Troy hugged her tightly to him and rubbed her back.

'It's okay, sweetheart. How about you forget about lunch and come with me, okay? I'll run a bath and we can curl up on your bed and watch some movies or something?' Troy suggested. He felt Gabriella smile and nod against his shoulder.

'I'd like that, babe' she answered, leaning forward and kissing him lightly. He smiled and took her hand, leading her from the kitchen and upstairs to her bathroom...

Night had fallen over Albuquerque and Troy was deciding on whether he should go out or not. He knew Chad had got fake ID and so had he, so if they were careful, they could get into a club, depending who was on the door. His phone suddenly pinged on his bedside table and he reached to grab it, seeing a text from Chad.

Tangerine's are having Student Night! Me and Jason will pick u up!

Okay! See you soon!' Troy sent the text, before opening up a new one and sending a text to Gabriella

Student Night at Tangerine's! Coming with me? He placed his phone back on his bedside table and quickly got changed into his smartest jeans and button down shirt, spraying his favorite aftershave onto him. He grabbed his phone and wallet, double checking he had cash, before grabbing his shoes and slipping them on, just as a car horn blaring reached his ears. He grabbed his keys and locked up the house, before heading to Chad's car.

'Let's go partayy!' Zeke hollered, making Troy chuckle and roll his eyes, as Chad set off for Tangerine's...

'Jesus! Don't tell me West High are here as well!' Chad shouted, as they entered Tangerine's half an hour later. Troy shrugged his shoulders.

'I doubt it, Chad! It's Student Night, so other school from the area will be here' Troy shouted, as he fought his way to the bar. Once he had ordered the drinks for him and the guys, they looked round to see if they could see any spare tables, before Taylor and Martha suddenly appeared in front of them, making Troy and Chad jump and Jason spill his drink down himself.

'What are you guys doing here?' Chad asked accusingly. Taylor narrowed her eyebrows at Chad, before answering his question.

'It's Student Night, I figured you guys could come here, so I'm here to make you don't do anything stupid'. Troy nodded and looked round.

'Is Gabriella here with you?'. Taylor looked at Troy and shook her head.

'Haven't really seen her since the Science project got set. In English she just looks at the clock and in first out if the door when the class ends' Taylor said to Troy, who frowned. That wasn't like Gabriella he thought. He made a mental note to question Taylor more on Gabriella's characteristics, as he, Chad, Zeke and Jason (with a new drink) followed the two girls to their table...

'So, where to next?' Jay shouted, as he sat in secluded corner with Gabriella, Rachel and a few of their old friends. Rachel and Gabriella were too busy giggling at something Maxxie had said.

'How about we hit the town? Surely we can get into some clubs there?' Sam suggested. Jay nodded and finished his drink, before clapping his hands, making the girls and Maxxie jump.

'Finish your drinks. We're hitting the town' he stated. Gabriella looked him nervously, before drinking the last of her vodka and coke.

'So, where are we going then?' Rachel asked, standing up and straightening her mini dress out.

'We'll see what clubs look good, but I'm sure Gabriella can help us figure that out' Jay said, looking at her as she nodded. She stood up, making sure her black, denim shorts were okay, before she stepped out of the booth, her clutch bag in her hand.

'Come on, then! Let's go find some clubs!' hollered a drunk Maxxie, swinging an arm round Gabriella and Rachel's shoulders, making them giggle and swing their arms round his waist, as they headed from the club, Gabriella failing to see Martha spotting her exiting the club with three other guys...

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