New Neighbor.

A/N: I'm super sorry for not posting in over a month. I forgot about this fanfic and Detention. Here's another chapter! Enjoy it! (:

That day, they just talked and hung out until 8:40. Troy and Gabriella left for Troy's house since his dad said they'd have to be back then.

"So what do you really think of them?"

"They're very…friendly."

"No, I'm serious."

"Okay. Well I'm not sure what to think of Sharpay. Taylor seems really cool. Jason and Kelsi seem really humble. Chad is hilarious. He's kinda cute, too. And Zeke, he has great manners. He knows how to be a man."

"Hold on and back up. Chad Danforth? Cute?"

"Uh, yes."

"He's going out with Taylor."

"So? Who said I thought he wasn't brotherly cute?"

"Ohh!"

"Haha yeah. Don't worry. No guy really caught my interest yet. No guy in particular."

As they arrived in front of his driveway, his parents were dressed for church and Gabriella's mom was walking towards their house.

"Mom? What are you doing?"

"Gabi! We're going to church?"

"You found one?"

"No, we're going to the Bolton's!"

"Oh that's great, just great,"

That day passed by really slow. At 8 o'clock-ish, Troy was standing on Gabriella's front porch.

"Remember, I'll pick you up at 7:50 tomorrow morning. Be out by then. Troy Bolton waits for no one,"

She laughed. "And if he has to?"

"We'll see."

"Okay. But don't worry. I'll wake up extra early."

"That's good. And don't be too worried about tomorrow. Everyone will love you."

"Okay. Bye Troy."

"Bye Gabi." They looked at each other for a really long time, unconsciously leaning in. Slowly and slowly, until their lips almost met.

But just then, Gabriella pulled away. "Good night Troy." She smiled and walked in.

The next morning, Gabriella was up bright and early at 5 a.m. She went out in sweat shorts and a tank top and got her iPod to go jogging for half an hour. She came back and took a shower. When Gabriella got out, she dried her hair and straightened it. She put her make up on and wore shorts and a Hollister t-shirt.

Her mom had a chocolate chip pancake waiting for her. She ate a few bites and walked outside at 7:45 listening to her iPod. Then she heard a car honk a few minutes later. It was Troy obviously. She hopped into his car.

"Good morning,"

"Morning to you, too. Sleep well last night?" He asked.

"Yes, I did. You?"

"Nah. I was too busy thinking about this girl." They were smiling at each other until he started driving. When they arrived to school, Troy and Gabriella were greeting by cheerleaders and jocks, with banners and all yelling "WILDCATS!" and "GET'CHA HEAD IN THE GAME!"

"Uhm, what's this?"

"Oh, uh, didn't I tell you?"

She shook her head.

"Hi Troy!" The cheerleading captain Britney said grabbing Troy's arm.

"Hey Britney. Meet my new friend, Gabriella Montez."

"Hi." She smiled. Britney glared.

"Hey well I gotta go. Pep rally. You know how hard we work on those. Bye bye." She winked and walked off.

"So you didn't tell me you're Mr. Popular here."

"I didn't think you needed to know,"

"Well I sure would've liked it if I knew to stay away from you,"

"Hey, don't say that,"

"I know, I'm joking."

"Okay. Well let's go see our homeroom class." They went in front of papers and then read next to their names said Darbus.

"I have..Dar-boos?" Gabriella tried pronouncing.

"Haha. It's Darbus. I have her too. But she can get a little bit-"

"I can get a little bit what Troy?" Miss Darbus asked right behind him.

"Oh uh, a little bit, cool?" he said nervously as Gabi giggled.

"Right. Please Bolton, I do not appreciate being talked about. Carry on with your crazed fans here awaiting you at East High. Oh dear, what has this school become. Where's the Broadway theatre when you need one?" she said walking off. Gabriella was freaked out.

"Yeah, uh. She can get a little bit like that. But it's okay. You can manage."

"That's great. Troy?"

"What is it?"

"Thanks. I know most jocks wouldn't have wanted to take the chance to ruin their reputation by befriending the new kid."

"Hey. Don't say that. Plus, it kind of 'ups' my reputation. People think I'm awesome being nice to new people."

"Hey!"

"Joking, Gabi."