I'm in such a great mood, no homework to do! Yay! Finally, a night that's mine! Also, High School Musical 2 in two days, my friends and I can't wait; we're jumping for joy lol

Can you guys believe we're back in school again! I mean, BACK IN SCHOOL once more, is anyone actually begging for the weekend lol?

Chapter 6 – The New Assistant

IF Gabriella thought things were going to get better over the next week she was very wrong. Troy had called in an emergency meeting and was speaking to girls and boys separate. Everyone sat nervously in the dressing rooms hunched up, they were all awaiting Troy.

Gabriella looked across at Beth and found her glaring at her, she smiled but Beth stood and suddenly she was nose to nose with her friend.

"What's your problem Beth?" Gabriella asked coldly, she hadn't meant to sound so hard but she could tell this was about Troy.

"You! You're my problem, its all clear to me now. Troy isn't after just any woman is he Gabriella, he's after you." She said viciously.

The entire group of Chorus girls were watching, Beth and Gabriella had always been the best of friends, it was part of their group thing but here they were glaring at each other.

"Why would you say that? You know I have no feelings for Troy." Gabriella lied, for sometimes when she thought about him, or he came to close she would get these amazing shivers.

"That doesn't mean he doesn't have feelings for you. He's besotted with you Gabriella!"

"Troy isn't the kind of guy to be fawning after people Beth! And what if he did like me, nothings going to happen." Gabriella said firmly and she jabbed Beth hard in the chest.

"You being all tarty with him like its some kind of medal for being with him, like he's a prize!" Beth retaliated.

"You're talking rubbish Beth, 'Gabriella said shaking her head, "I'M NOT WITH HIM! I DON'T TREAT HIM LIKE MEAT LIKE YOU WOULD! He's not a prize to be won."

A moment later the door slammed open, by this time Sharpay and Taylor were at Gabriella's side and Maria was at Beth's. Troy strolled into the room and found the girls all standing opposite each other, a challenge had risen.

"Sit down, all of you." He ordered and they sat down, Gabriella threw Troy a quizzical look but he looked away from her and for a moment his eyes glanced around the room and the attractive girls, Beth, Sharpay, Maria, Taylor (Whom he would not touch along with the other married women) Anne, Susan, Rachel and Teresa.Gabriella knew just by looking at them that he had already slept with Susan, Beth and Teresa for all of them held solemn looks upon their faces. The others waiting patiently and Gabriella, herself, knew that soon they too would harbour the looks of sorrow on their pretty faces.

"I have been thinking a lot about what Musical I would like us to perform and I have finally achieved it." He said proudly.

The women looked around him eagerly and Troy smiled, lapping up the attention.

"The Musical you will be performing holds two female leads, which all of you will be allowed to audition for. I shall give you the information of which you will be able to prepare an audition." He explained.

"Sir, 'Taylor said suddenly, the attention was turned to her, "You mean, anyone can try, 'She glanced at Gabriella, for even she knew of Gabriella's keen interest of being a lead actress, "Even Chorus girls?"

Troy smiled, "Yes Taylor, anyone can try."

He turned back to face everyone, "The parts require people who can dance, act and whom have strong voices. If you don't, don't attempt it!"

"What is the Musical Mr Bolton?" A young, new Chorus girl named Celia queried excited.

"The Musical will be 'Wicked' and the lead parts will be Elphaba and Galinda. I'm sure you're all familiar with 'The Wizard Of Oz' and I will urge you all to work hard on this. It is to be my greatest Musical yet." He said firmly.

A great rouse of excitement and chatter filled the room, Gabriella was eagerly thinking of Auditions for she had named Elphie after Elphaba from the Musical 'Wicked' and it was her one true passion to play the Wicked Witch of The West for she could not play Galinda, she didn't have blonde hair.

But Elphaba had black hair and Gabriella's hair was as close to black as anyone's and from a distance it looked black, she had just as much chance as anyone.

"Quiet down girls, quiet down now." Troy demanded and everyone shifted and became silent again.

"Furthermore, I'll be going away for a few days and I'll need an assistant. Someone who can handle the small jobs I need done. Who would accompany me?" He asked and suddenly the entire room was in an array of waving arms, all except Gabriella and Taylor who sat together and proud.

He circled the group of eager girls and smiled, he came and stood behind Gabriella and touched her back.

"Why not the head Chorus Girl? Why not the leader of these chipper young ladies?" He laughed and he saw the others around him slouch in disappointment.

"I'm not going." Gabriella said stubbornly suddenly crossing her arms in a huff.

The girls gasped around her, even the friends looked at her Gabriella incredulously, for all of them, except Taylor would be thrilled to go on such a trip with Troy. What was wrong with Gabriella?

"You will go or you can kiss goodbye to even an audition and I'll make sure you're mopping the floors after Wicked has premiered." Troy said rather harshly.

There was an anticipated silence in the room and the group of women leaned forward awaiting Gabriella's answer. When around Troy and Gabriella, it was like watching a soap opera and everyone couldn't wait until after the break.

"Fine! I'll go!" She said and she stormed out of her chair and out of the room.

Troy smiled inwardly and turned and nodded to the Chorus girls, "Auditions will be up soon. You'll all get a chance." He said and he walked out following the angry brunette whom he knew would be incredibly angry with him.

Maria came and stood beside Sharpay, all the tension that had been building up when the girls had gone to defend their friends, Taylor and Sharpay with Gabriella and Maria with Beth. Each friend would protect their friends and in truth Gabriella was always closer to Sharpay and Taylor and Beth and Maria had always been the best of friends.

"I sense trouble." Maria told Sharpay seriously.

"So do I." The blonde Chorus girl exclaimed.

The atmosphere inside the room was filled with an enigmatic feeling. Half of the girls were babbling about their auditions and what they would be practising. Some gushed and gloated, they were sure to get the part with such strong angelic voices! The other half of the room were gossiping interestedly about what had gone on between Troy and Gabriella and what their boss wanted from the pretty Head Chorus girl. Only Maria, Sharpay, Beth and Taylor spoke of their friend and their friend only and what they thought she felt on the matter.

THE shock filled him as he found himself locked into a spare dressing room. Troy smiled smugly trying to hide the surprise that had overcome him when he found Gabriella locking the door behind him.

He walked towards her and found her with her arms folded tight and her face full of rage.

"Assistant! Assistant! Why the hell do you want me? There are plenty of girls in there that will fall at your feet, that will answer to your every whim and you pick me! Why?" She demanded wrathfully.

Troy took her hands and wrapped them around his body, he too wrapped his around her body and she sighed against him and leant her head against his chest, giving into his resolve.

"I don't want any of those other girls, 'He said cleverly, "I want you."

"Then why do you sleep with them?" Gabriella asked.

Troy fell silent and Gabriella felt his grip slacken from around her. He looked at her for a little while but shook his head.

"I can't!" He said simply.

"What do you mean, you can't…you can, you can tell me." She said firmly, encouraging him.

"No! I can't, so stop bugging me Gabriella." Troy said.

He gently leant down and kissed her on the lips chastely, he stroked her back softly, his fingers caressing her, soothing her.

"You'll be waiting outside tomorrow with a small suitcase. Bring sensible clothes, it should only be for a weekend and I want at least two evening dresses. Do you understand?" He ordered it but it certainly didn't sound like an order.

She nodded slightly dazed and she pulled away from him.

"Okay." She replied nodding again.

"Good girl." He whispered and he kissed her forehead and watched her unlock the door and leave.

Troy sighed to himself, what was this feeling? A strange wonderful feeling he had never experienced before, he wanted Gabriella so much and he would never live it down if he embarrassed himself again…he would…no, it wouldn't matter…he had to forget what happened in the past! The past was the past and he was now wealthy, good looking and living large! Never more would he see…it didn't matter!

He shook his head and picked up his phone, he needed to order a cab ready for tomorrow, no, perhaps he would go bigger, it was Gabriella after all.

TAYLOR sat smiling over her mug of hot chocolate early that next morning. Gabriella was sitting with her, she wouldn't be long going and she popped by for a cup of tea with her best friend before she went.

Chad sat smiling as he made himself a peanut butter sandwich, they were his favourites and while he made them he loved to hear Taylor talking softly.

"So Gabi, why did you give in so quickly?" Taylor asked.

"I don't know, 'Gabriella said shrugging her shoulders, "What you guys see and what I see with Troy sometimes is…it's…its different." Gabriella explained.

Taylor frowned.

"What are you talking about?" Chad questioned, his mouth crammed with sandwich.

"Oh Chad you pig! Continue Gabi." Taylor laughed.

"I'm not sure sometimes, one minute he is so sweet and gentle and then he's this seducing sex God! I hate it but I've grown so attached to him." She replied sipping her hot chocolate.

"Hmm, sounds desirable." Taylor giggled.

"OI! Remember you're married." Chad chimed in.

Taylor poked her tongue out to her husband and Gabriella giggled.

"Oh did we tell you?" Taylor asked.

"What?" Gabriella queried, perplexed, a smile played on her lips and she was exceedingly intrigued to know what he friend had to say. Taylor was always so inquisitive.

"We're trying for a baby!" Taylor said cheerfully.

Gabriella squealed and threw her arms around her friend and they hugged hard and long. Chad sat behind them making faces and pretending to retch. Taylor picked up a cushion and threw it at him, Chad managed to dodge him.

"And to think, 'Taylor laughed, "I'll have to take care of two babies with him!"

"Will I be Auntie Gabi?" Gabriella laughed.

"Of course! You'll be a Godmother of course." Chad told his wives best friend for he had grown fond of Gabriella and thought of her as a sister.

Gabriella was about to reply but her phone started buzzing, telling her it was time to go and wait for Troy.

"I'm sorry guys, I've got to go." She said.

Taylor and Chad hugged Gabriella and watched her leave, her suitcase in her hands.

"Bring me back a present!" Chad called and Taylor smacked him across the head and Gabriella giggled loudly.

"Bye!" She called and with that she had turned the corner and was gone.

GABRIELLA was waiting rather impatiently for Troy to arrive. She looked at her watch, where was he, she had been waiting for half hour but the more she waited the more she felt she had been stood up.

"Come on." She muttered to herself.

She was about to leave with one final cautious look at her watch when she heard a car horn beeping. She looked around and there coming to a stop in front of her was a long white limo. The limo door opened and out stepped Troy in simple jeans a Shirt. He smiled and pulled Gabriella towards him.

"Get in Brie, there's much to do." He smirked and Gabriella watched wearily, he was up to something alright.

There you go, a great chapter I hope. Here is a preview to the next chapter, I hope you like it.

"I'm sorry Mr Bolton sir; there is only one room left, A single double room!" The young man at the front desk said timidly, he knew of Troy's reputation and was nervous.

"Please, 'Gabriella begged desperately, "Please tell me this is a joke!"

"I'm afraid not."

Gabriella sighed and folded her arms, "Fine! We'll take it." She said sending Troy a reproving look of which he ignored…

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