AN: Hey guys I am so sorry I haven't updated in like forever but i have a pretty good reason first my laptop just went bezerk two days ago so word is currently not working on my laptop. I've also had exams for almost two weeks. I wrote the new chapter in a piece of paper and I lost it so I had to rethink this chapter enjoy!

Gabriella's pov

I could hear the rain pattering on the window. Drip drop drip drop. I swear it was like it was taunting me. Daring me to do something. I thought the weather matched my mood perfectley. Moody and changing. Why you ask? Well its simple I've had the longest week ever. And my reason is simple exams. The form of torture with papers that teachers just love to give us.
Seriously between quizes and projects I'm lucky I'm sitting here just breathing. It's been the longest five minutes of my life. It was like time was literally slower. I kept looking up at the clock every second but it seemed like the second hand just wouldn't movie. Thank God the weekend is finally here.

I heard the bell ring and I was probably the first one out of my seat. I rushed out the door and breathed a sigh of relief as I got to my locker. I dumped the books I wouldn't need and smiled when I saw Taylor come. She had that look on her face. You know the look which meant she knew a lot more than what she was saying. Oh I forgot to mention Troy's best friend just trasnfered to our school.

Ain't that just dandy? Yeah we really needed another Troy. More to make my life hell. I'm just over the moon right now. And the scary part is I think Taylor likes him.

Yeah I just said the l word. I mean seriously how could she like him? Sure he seemd nice and everything but his hair has a mind of its own. It was the size of a basketball for heaven's sake. Oh yeah I'm very cool with the fact that my best friend likes him. ok so I'm a horibble liar I am not its freaking me out. I started walking with Taylor. "So Ella what are you gonna do this weekend?" She asked me as she swung her backpack over her shoulder.

"Not much" I said as I shrugged. "Same here" She said as she smiled at me sheepishly. As we walked out the door I pulled up my hood as we walked out into the dripping rain.
"I'll call you later Gabi" Taylor said as she waved and walked off to her car. I waved back at her and smiled as I headed towards my (cough) car.

I got into the car and started the engine. The car revved into life. I slowly backed out of the parking lot and into the now nearly deserted road. A few minutes later as I was driving a long I felt the car slip and slide from underneath me. I immediately let go of the steering wheel and waited for the car to slow best way to stop a car on a slippery road according to my mum is to let go of the steering wheel.

My car finally reared to a stop. I breathed a sigh of relief as I tried to start the car again. It revved but then turned off. "Damn it" I muttered as I hit the steering wheel. Just my luck I thought.

I stepped out into the cold weather and opened the front of my car as I attempted to fix it. I felt the rain pouring harder so I pulled my jacket closer in an attempt to warm myself.
I heard lightning and inwardly shuddered. I hate thunderstorms. Could my day get any worse? I saw a pair of headlights and smiled until the car approached and I saw who was in the driver's seat.

My smile immediately turned into a frown when I realized it was the one person I was hoping to avoid.
"Car trouble?" He asked with his window rolled down. "Nothing I can't handle" I said smoothly as I looked helplessly at my car. "Need a ride?" He asked kindly. I was so tempted to say yes but I don't think a 30 minute ride in the car with him is worth it. No matter how warm it looked.
" No thank you" I said through gritted teeth as I turned back to my car. "Suit yourself" He said as he slowly started to back the car. I sighed and knew I would hate myself in the morning for this.

"Wait" I yelled. He rolled down his window and smiled at me. "Changed your mind?" He asked as he opened the door for me. "Something like that" I said as I got in.
I immediately basked in the warmth his car offered. It actually kind of smelled good too. Like perfume. It was a Mercedes and I liked it.

I shivered when I realized I was soaked to the bone. Troy noticed this and immediately shrugged out of his jacket.
"Here" He said as he handed me his jacket with his eyes on the road. I was momentarily stunned by his act of kindness. I took the jacket curiously as I smiled a small smile.
"Thank you" I said gratefully. "You're welcome" He said like it was no big deal. We sat in silence for a few moments. It was kind of awkward so I cleared my throat and said the first thing that popped into my mind.

"So how about that assignment Miss Darbus gave us?" I asked conversationally as I leaned back into my seat. "Yeah she's crazy" He said as he smiled a secret smile. "Welcome to planet Darbus" I said knowingly as I laughed.

"Are you only child?" He asked suddenly curious. "Yeah why are you?" I asked suddenly interested. "Yeah" He said somewhat sadly. "You sound disappointed" I said curiously. "I am I just think it would be really cool to have a little brother" He said with a somewhat special gleam in his eye.

"Aww that's so sweet" I said as I smiled at him slightly.

"Coming on to me Montez?" He asked suddenly the attitude back. I raised my eyebrow at him.

"Sorry" He said sheepishly.

"Hey Gabi?" He asked carefully worried at what I might say at the nickname. Oddly enough it didn't bother me.

"Do you think we would have met if your mum wasn't working for my dad?" He asked as he carefully manuveared the road"

"Honestly? I don't know" I said wistfully. " I don't think we would have" I said as I looked out the window. "Do you think we could ever learn to like each other?" He whispered quietly I almost didn't hear him.

" I sure hope so" I whispered just as quietly. We smiled at each other and for a moment I got lost staring into his blue orbs until he tore his eyes away and stared out the window.

I realized we were at my house. I was almost sad to go. Sure Troy wasn't the best person in the world. But he wasn't such a bad guy.
" You know Troy? You're not that bad guy" I said as I shrugged out of his jacket. "Keep it" He said kindly as his hand touched mine. I felt a jolt of electricity but ignored it.

"You can actually be civilized I'm impressed" I said as I cocked my head to the side and smiled at him. He scratched his neck nervously "Thank you?" He asked unsure of whether I was being nice or sarcastic.

"Don't worry it's a compliment" I said as I laughed and started to get out of the car. He smiled at me his 100 watt smile and got out of the car too. "Troy you don't have to walk me to my door" I said surprised once again by his actions.

" I know but I want to" He said as he put his hands into his jeans pocket. I heard a distant sound and stopped smiling and just froze. "Are you ok?" He asked suddenly worried.

"um brace yourself" I said as my dog Buddy who is a huge golden retriever came bouncing up the side walk. He immediately tackled Troy to the ground and started liking him like crazy. Troy was squirming trying to get out from under him. But I saw him fight back a smile as Buddy licked his face.

"Buddy" I said disapprovingly as I tried to get him off of Troy. He wouldn't budge. I pulled harder but he pulled back just as strongly. Troy started laughing I'm guessing he was ticklish and I couldn't help but laugh too as I struggled to get Buddy off.

" Come on Boy" I said as I pulled him away holding in my laughter. "Sit" I told Buddy sternly. He looked at me with those big brown cute eyes and he sat down and his ears went to the side. He knew he was in trouble but I would deal with that later.

" I am so sorry" I said apologetically as I helped Troy up. "He doesn't usually lick strangers he usually attacks" I said peculiarly as I helped Troy dust himself off.

" Oh I just have this natural charisma that makes people like me" He said jokingly as he smiled at me. I raised my eyebrow at him as I fought to suppress a grin.

He threw his hands up in mock surrender. "Alright alright I'm gonna go now" He said as he laughed and walked off. I just stood there watching him wondering what the hell just happened. I couldn't believe I actually had a civilized conversation with him and even weirder I liked it.

"Come on big guy" I said as I opened the door and Buddy trotted in.

An: So I think that was quite long I hope you guys liked it. I really enjoyed writing Troy was actually nice wow that's a surprise. But will it last? Anyways I saw hsm 3 and I loved it so when you guys review whoever saw it lemme know what you think I personally think it rocked I am so sad to see it go.