A/N: Hey Guys! Love the reviews from the last chapter mwahs to you all! I do hope you enjoy this chapter, please review and tell me what you think. Also I just thought that I'd share with you readers that I just got back from seeing New Years Eve and must I say Zac Efron is just so freaking hot and such a great actor! UGH love him! Lol. But anyways enjoy the chapter and BTW I used a real soap opera show called One Life To Live, I don't know if you readers watch it or not but I know my mom does and that's where I decided to say that Gabriella is in it which she isn't but whatever we can pretend :) also I made up characters like brody and lucas. Once again ENJOY and REVIEW! - Amber xo


Chapter 7

"YOU KISSED HIM?"

"Yes..." Gabriella stated softy with a smirk toying over her lips.

"How was it? Is he a good kisser? What happened?" Sharpay asked all at once.

Gabriella shurgged her narrowed shoulders. "I don't know.. I went from sucking on his thumb to kissing his lips... It just happened so fast but... it was indescribable Shar."

"You sucked on his thumb too?" Shar's eyes widen.

Gabriella blushed slightly nodding. "He was wiping off the pizza soft from my lip."

"Sooooo you just decided to suck on his thumb?..." Sharpay smirked.

"It just happened Shar! I don't know what came over me!" Gabriella exclaimed.

"Alright alright... but was he better than Austin?" Sharpay asked before sipping on her coffee.

Gabriella contemplated for a moment before nodding and a reddish color fully covering her cheeks.

Sharpay squealed. "Well he is hotter than Austin so I bet he's even better in bed than Austin."

"Shar!" Gabriella yelled.

"I'm just saying." The blonde smirked.

Gabriella looked down at her cellphone looking at the time before sighing. "I gotta go, I have to go to work."

"Go you soap opera actress." Sharpay smiled before hugging the latina.

Gabriella hugged her back laughing. "I'll call you later hun."

Gabriella left Sharpay's house driving over to the set. The soap opera show Gabriella starred in was called 'One Life To Live.' It was a very popular show millions of fans loved it and especially Gabriella's character she was one of the main characters on the show. Gabriella played a young woman named Cassie Morgan who was married to a man named Brody Smith but her character who was secretly in love with another man named Lucas Davis. Gabriella loved playing Cassie. She felt as in one with her character. They had a lot in common which made it easier to act as her.

Gabriella pulled into her parking spot, she got out of her car grabbing her satchel along with her and her sunglasses, as she walked into hair and make-up she saw one of her co-stars they began chatting away about todays scene they were being told to do. Gabriella began doing hair and make-up before receiving on knock on the door and a delivery man asking for her name.

"Yes I'm Gabriella Montez." She said confusedly turning around in her chair to see the man holding a gigantic bouquet of red roses. Gabriella's face beamed brightly as she retrieved the beautiful flowers from the man.

"There is a card Miss Montez in the gift bag." The delivery man stated before walking out of the room.

"Those are beautiful!" Her co-star smiled while getting her make-up applied on.

Gabriella grinned placing the big bouquet on the table and grabbing the gift bag. She dug quickly in the bag taking out a small navy blue velvet box and a red envelop which was most likely holding the card. She was too anxious to see what was in the mystery box so she opened it first. Her eyes widen as her smile grew a bit more wider, she looked down in awe and surprise at the two dazzling diamond studs that were held in the small box. They glistened and sparkled in the light hinting that they were real and worth a lot of money. She then grabbed the card tearing it open. The writing that was written on the card was very familar to her...It was Austin's hand writing.

To Gabriella,

I know we are not together..
but you didn't say I still couldn't send you gifts :)
Please accept them I know this isn't going to change anything between us but, I just want you to know that you will forever have a place in my heart.

From yours truly, Austin

P.S. I hope this gift put a beautiful smile across your face.

Gabriella smiled softly placing the note down. This reminded her of when she first began dating Austin. How when she was at work he would always send her gifts. Flowers, Love notes, Teddy bears, Jewlery, chocolate, everything. This action of his reminded her of the Austin she had fell in love with. The man she wanted to marry. But she knew in her heart he was not that man anymore. She closed the small box of earrings and put all those items away in her purse. Gabriella sat back into her chair and finished getting her hair and make-up done.


Troy walked out of an interview that he had just finished with a couple of reporters about his career as an professional NBA player. He was happy because he was reunited with his best friend Chad Danforth another who happened to a player for the Lakers as well. Troy and Chad had grown up together in the same neighborhood. Since they were in high school they had both planned that they would make it to the NBA together and to their surprise they both did and were even scouted on the same team. You could say the two were inseparable.

"So how's Taylor man?" Troy grinned while walking over to his car.

"She's great man! Sometimes I can't believe you know we've been together ever since high school but she's the only woman for me." Chad beamed while talking about his significant other.

"That's awesome I'm so happy for you two! When are you two going to get hitched already?" Troy chuckled leaning back on his vehicle.

"I was thinking soon man. We're already 25 plus me and her have been through a lot together and it's just getting to that time where we want to settle down and begin our family together." Chad spoke seriously.

Troy nodded and smiled over at his friend. "All I'm saying is I better be your best man!"

Chad chuckled. "Of corse dude! But how's everything going with the Victoria shit?"

Troy sighed slightly. "It's alright she called me not to long ago wanting to talk but I didn't want to hear her bullshit. I'm done with her."

"That's crazy man but just keep your head up Troy. I'm sure you're bound to find the right woman for you." Chad gave Troy a sympathetic smile.

Troy nodded. "I think I already have.." Troy smiled.

Chad's eyebrow cocked up. "Who and why haven't you told me about this?"

Troy chuckled. "It's complicated man, she wasn't exactly avaliable at first."

"What do you mean?" Confusion covered Chad's tan face.

"I mean that she was my brothers fiancee.." Troy said.

Chad's eyeswiden. "Austin's woman?"

Troy nodded and smiled. "Well not his woman anymore.. they've called off the wedding."

Chad's eyes grew even bigger. "Dude..h-how?"

Troy shrugged. "I don't know man.. it was just like when I saw her I got these crazy feelings inside of me."

"You sure there not sexual feelings?" Chad grinned.

Troy playfully punched Chad on the arm. "Na it's not."

Chad smirked. "Well that's a start."


"Brody please!"

"Cassie I need to go." The blonde haired man pulled away.

"I love you Brody..." She said softly.

"..Obviously not enough.." He walked off.

"AND CUTT!" The director yelled. "Great Job you two! See you tomorrow have a good evening."

Gabriella hugged her co-star before walking of quickly to her room. She changed out of her acting outfit for the scene into her clothing she had on before. She slipped on her skinny jeans, pulling on her fitted tank top and cardigan. She finally put on her heels grabbing her purse and the bouquet of roses she had received earlier.

She made her way out of the building and into the parking lot towards her car before stopping in her tracks as a smile began creeping over her angelic face.

"Troy.." Gabriella said.

"Surprise!" Troy chuckled.

Gabriella walked over moving closer to him getting a better view of his face. "What are you doing here?"

"I wanted to see you.." He smiled at her.

Which she gladly returned. "Aww that's sweet."

"You think so?" Troy looked at her smirking.

Gabriella bit her bottom lip nodding. "Yes" she spoke softly

And with that Troy leaned down kissing her cheek softly.

Gabriella's breath hitched as she felt those lovingly thin lips against her smooth cheek lingering.

Troy pulled back slowly and his eyes flickered down at the roses she held in her hands. "Those roses are nice, who are they from your fans?" Troy grinned.

Gabriella giggled lightly before shaking her head slightly sighing. "No.. they're actually from Austin."

"Oh." Troy said alittle taken back.

"Gabriella? Troy?" A male voice questioned.

Gabriella turned around quickly locking eyes with a pair of striking green ones. "A-A-Austin.." she chocked out. "W-What are you doing here?"

Austin arched his eyebrow, his eyes moving quickly from her to his brother. "I came to surprise you.. Troy what are you doing here?" he questioned.

Troy shuffled uncomfortably clearing his throat. "..I- I uh-"

"He came to bring me something of mine that I...left in the house." She quickly interrupted Troy.

Austin nodded slowly not buying what she had said. "Well I see you got my gift."

Gabriella nodded giving him a small smile. "Yeah I did, Thank you."

Austin looked at her and gave her a tight smile in response.

Troy noticed the looks on Austin's face and scratched the back of his head feeling the tension arise. "Well.. I'm gonna go so I'll see you guys." Troy shifted walking away leaving them both alone.

Gabriella's eyes watched his back steadily as he walked away to his car, she sighed not wanting him to leave but then her gaze moved back to Austin.

"What was that about?" Austin questioned.

"What was what about?" Gabriella asked trying to act confused of his question.

"You know damn well Gabi. The whole thing with my brother." He hissed.

Gabriella shook her head opening her car door placing the bouquet of roses and her purse inside. "Austin he was just bringing me something that I left of mine. Its not that serious."

"Whatever." He said.

"Why are you here? Why did you come Austin.. to start another fight?.. Because if those are your intentions then you should leave I don't have time for this." she snapped.

"I'm not here to start a fight with you Gabriella I just wanted to see you." He stated. "I was just surprised to I see my brother here."

"I already told you why he was here."

Austin nodded moving closer to her. "Alright I'm sorry. I just got a little protective... I know it's not my place but.. I just can't help it when it comes to you."

Gabriella looked up at him and sighed. "It's okay.."

Austin moved his hand towards her high cheek bone brushing strands of hair that were flowing in front of her face. He tucked them behind her ear before moving his hand down to her jaw line curving his finger up to her chin. Gabriella shivered slightly as his finger crept up to her lips.

"I've missed you... so much.." Austin whispered now cupping her face within both his hands.

Gabriella watched as he leaned in closely before she finally had strength to move away. "Austin... we shouldn't.."

Austin sighed looking down as his hands dropped to his sides.

"I should get going.. I have some more fixing up to do at my house." she said lowly.

Austin just nodded in response.

Gabriella looked at him and began leaning up to place a small kiss on his cheek, before getting into her car and driving away.


Troy sighed as he walked into his brothers house. He skipped up the steps as he reached the second floor of the house and mainly his room. He shut the door kicking off his vans before throwing himself on the bed. He was fed up with his brother because he knew the only thing stopping Gabriella from being with him was his own flesh and blood. Why did he have to be the other guy? why couldn't he just be the main man for once. Troy knew that he had to give Gabriella her own time to move on but he also knew that if Austin was still in the picture the time of her moving on would only prolong. The kiss that they had shared last night meant so much to Troy, it made him realize just how much more he liked this woman. Just how different she made him feel. But he didn't know how she felt about the kiss.. He didn't know if she liked it or loved it or how she felt for him because she had not reached out to him all day or anything. Troy was beginning to feel used in a sort of way. He was beginning to feel like maybe she didn't see him the way he saw her, maybe she just saw him as a quick fling and nothing more serious like she saw his older brother. Troy sighed as all these thoughts flew in and out of his mind.

"Troy?" Austin said knocking on the door.

"What?" Troy answered in an annoyed tone.

Austin opened the door looking at his brother. "Why were you at Gabi's job?"

Troy sighed. "Because I had to give her what she left."

"Bullshit." Austin spat.

Troy rolled his eyes still not looking at his brother. "Austin I'm not in the mood."

"I don't give a fuck Troy. Now you listen to me.. Gabriella is mine. And mine only. Don't think that because you and her are buddy buddy now that you can try and toy her in with your pretty boy charm. She's too precious to me for you to try and just use her. Understand?" Austin sternly provoked.

Troy sat up looking at his brother as anger rising within him. "Ha she's precious to you Austin? But yet you cheated on her."

"Shut the fuck up Troy you know shit! All I'm saying is stay away from her." Austin stated.

"Whatever." Troy said laying back in the bed.

"I'm serious." He hissed before slamming Troy's door.

Troy knew damn well he wasn't going to just stay away from her. How could he? What Troy needed to do was talk to her, he needed to clarify how she felt about him. He needed to tell her that what he feels for her is real and its not gonna just fade away.