A/N I DO NOT OWN HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL OR ANY OF THE CHARACTERS! I ONLY OWN THIS PLOT!


Troy walked into the mall. He looked around but couldn't see Gabriella. Suddenly he caught the flashing lights. He noticed everyone crowded around a small table. "Oh no, she's trapped." He said. He ran down a small hallway which was security's office. He knocked on the door and one of the cops walked out.

"Can I help you Sir?"

"My girlfriend is being harassed please help!"

"Take me to her."

Troy led the way over to the table. Sharpay saw them and quickly ran over.

"Get away from her! Get away!"

She saw Troy with the cop.

"Oh Thank goodness you're here."

"I want every one of you out of this mall!" The cop ordered. "If you're not out of here by the time I count to 3 you will all lose your job."

The camera men quickly rushed off.

"Miss are you all right?"

"No, no, away, away! Troy! Troy!"

Troy bent down onto his knees.

"Hey, it's ok baby girl I'm right here."

Troy's hear broke at the sight of her clutching the leg of the table so tight that her fingers were white

"Let go baby. It's ok you're safe now."

"No, no, back…they come back…"

"No, no they won't come back it's ok." Troy said.

Gabriella let go of the leg and reached out to Troy. He took her into his arms and stood up. She buried her face in the crook of his neck. He held her bridal style.

"You're safe now baby girl. It's ok. Just breathe. Take a few deep breaths."

"Home, Home!"

Troy sighed. Those reporters had pushed her right back into her shell. Now she was barely speaking again.

"Ok, baby."

Without another word Troy headed out of the mall.


They got home very quickly and Troy carried Gabriella inside. He went right inside to his bedroom. He pulled himself and Gabriella onto his bed and cuddled her real close to him.

"You're safe now sweetie. I'm right here, no one can hurt you. Shhh just relax I'm here." Troy soothed rubbing her back.

"Thank you….saving me…"

"I'll always save you baby girl. I don't want you to be scared. You're safe now."

"I was trapped…couldn't get out….they were everywhere."

"I know baby and I'm so sorry that happen. Can I do anything to help you feel better?"

"You're already doing it. I love you."

"I love you too Angel."

Troy just sat there holding her giving her comfort that she needed. Gabriella relaxed into him and calmed back down. After about an hour Gabriella had calmed down fully.

"Are you all right now?"

"Yes, I feel a lot better. Thank you for just holding me. I don't know how but even though we didn't say or doing anything, just laying in your arms is comfort enough."

"I'm glad. Would you mind if I asked you a few questions about the mall?"

"No, I'm ready to answer them."

"Ok, how did the reporters even know you were there?"

"I don't know. I didn't think they were allowed inside the mall."

"Is it possible Sharpay called them?"

"No, that's crazy. Sharpay doesn't even have their number."

"Are you sure?"

Gabriella nodded. "Sharpay has turned over a new leaf. She is my friend, it was bad luck. Sharpay didn't do anything. She tried to help."

"Ok, well next time the two of you go out, want me to come?"

"No, I'll be ok Troy."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah, if I need you I'll just call. I'm sure."

"Ok baby. I love you."

"I love you too."

They both just smiled and cuddled. Troy had a funny feeling Sharpay was behind the attack today and he was going to prove it.


(A/N this part is written by my friend TwilightElena)

"Oh Gabriellaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa" Sharpay screamed through the school hallways that next morning. Gabriella turned around and sighed.

"Hi Sharpay, What's up?"

"So you and I are going to see a movie this weekend!"

"Uh... I don't kn-"

"I won't take no for an answer. We are going to see the last song."

"Isn't that supposed to be really sad?"

"Oh well. I will see you on Friday at three. Toodles" she walked away happily, her pink purse flapping on her side.

"What just happened?" Gabriella thought as she walked back to her locker.

That Friday afternoon at the cinema.

"Oh my god! Gabriella you came!"

"You didn't give me much of a choice..."

"Yea well enough talking, let's go inside…" she said cheerfully as she dragged Gabriella along with her. They handed the man their tickets and they ran into the theater.

A few minutes later they found their seats and the lights were dimming. Soon enough the movie had started.

About an hour into the movie Sharpay looked over to her friend and whispered "I'll be right back, I have to go to the bathroom."

"Alright… but hurry back!"

Sharpay nodded and grabbed her bright purse before she rushed from the theater. She pulled out her rhinestone phone and she sent a few quick text messages before finally calling the familiar number.

"Yea… it's me. I got her…" some mumbling could be heard on the other line as Sharpay listened. "I told you I got her. We are at the movie theater on Sunshine Road. Yea, we are seeing The Last Song… I know... crappy movie but miss perfect wanted to see it… anyway... yea .We should be out in like another half hour. K! Toodles!" she clicked her phone off and tucked it back into her purse as she headed back to the movie.

About an hour later the girls came out of the theater, it was such a bad movie and Gabriella was talking about how sad it was. All that girl did was yap. Sharpay sighed but smiled as she thought about the plan coming into motion.

Sharpay opened the door for her friend and giggled as she walked outside and into a camera flash. They were attacked by reporters snapping pictures and screaming in her face. She watched as Gabriella's face turned from a smile to a frown to sheer panic in a matter of seconds. She knew this was the time to act.

"Come on Gabby! This way!" She took her friends arm pulling her in a different direction. She knew the places where the reporters would be and she led her friend to another section with them. "ahhh! Not this way! Let's go over here!" she called as she finally pulled her friend back into the theater. "Your okay Gabby… they are gone now."


(A/N the rest is mine)

"How do they always know where I am?"

"I don't know, they're reporters they have their ways."

"Come on. Let's get to the car before they follow us."

Gabriella followed Sharpay to her pink Convertible. They climbed inside and put on their seat belts.

"You up for some lunch?"

"Actually Sharpay I'm not feeling so well. Can you just take me home please?"

"But…"

"Please Sharpay!"

"Fine!"

Sharpay drove until she reached the Bolton's. Gabriella got out of the car and heard everyone out back.

"They're outback. I'll see you at school. Thanks for the movie."

"You're welcome I'm sorry about the reporters."

"It's not your fault."

Gabriella walked into the backyard as Sharpay drove away. Gabriella smiled when she saw Troy playing basketball with Jack. Troy saw her out of the corner of her eye. "Time out Gabi's back." Troy rushed over to her.

"Hey Beautiful, I'd hug you but…."

Troy was cut off when Gabriella threw her arms around his neck.

"What's the matter Angel?"

"They were at the movies too. I like hanging out with Sharpay but I can't handle these reporters anymore. I want them to go away Troy."

Troy sighed and hugged her. "Maybe it's time you stop going out with Sharpay and just hang out with her here. Aren't you and the girls having a sleepover tomorrow?"

"Yes…."

"Invite her to it. That way you can hang out with her without the reporters ruining your fun."

"Good idea. Thanks Troy."

"Anytime baby girl. You want me to cuddle you for a bit?"

"No, I'll be ok it wasn't as bad this time. Go on and finish your game."

"Are you sure."

"Yeah."

"Ok, I'll meet you inside then."

Gabriella nodded and went inside.

"You think Sharpay is behind all these attacks." Jack asked.

"What else could it be? How else would they know where she is at what time?" Troy answered.

"I see your point. Well I guess you'll find out tomorrow then."

"I hope so."

Troy sighed. He'd do anything to protect Gabriella and if Sharpay was the one behind all the attacks he'd make sure she never got near Gabriella again.


A/N next chapter is the sleepover, how do you think it will go? Thank you TwilightElena for your help writing this story. For updates and sneak peeks on my future work fan me on facebook here: com/pages/Hopelessromanticgurl/122036234528562