Summary: 21-year-old Troy Bolton has lived in Albuquerque all his life. What happens when he starts to fall for his new neighbour 15 year old Gabriella Montez? When Gabriella starts falling for him too will she believe her friends who say it's just a crush? Troy's friends also warn him not to think anything of his feelings. When the two are left home alone over Christmas will sparks fly? And how will their parents react? Troyella.

A/N: Thanks for the amazing reviews once again. I can't believe I got 33 for the last chapter. Sorry I didn't update yesterday but my Internet went down so I couldn't. There isn't much M rated stuff in this chapter but there will definitely be some in the next chapter and it will be Troyella. I don't know how many chapters there will be either yet. At the moment I would say at least 20 if people are still reading. Anyway here's the next chapter.

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot and Carla Evans.

Chapter 7

Gabriella got up the next morning getting dressed and walked out the door. As she walked out she saw Troy walking out with his bag on his one shoulder with his dad. Troy smiled over at her as she smiled too.

"Hey dad I'm going to go over and say hi to Gabi good luck with the meeting." Jack nodded as he got in his car and drive off.

"Good morning." Gabriella said as Troy walked over to her.

"Good morning. Do you want a ride because I don't have to be in for a bit?" Troy offered as Gabriella nodded.

"So did you get caught last night?" Gabriella asked as Troy opened the door for her.

"Kinda my dad just said I shouldn't be hanging round Chad's so late. So did you miss me?" Troy saw her blush when he got in. "I know I missed you."

"I missed you too. I hate the fact we have to keep this a secret." Gabriella told him.

"Me too but we can't risk it because we both know how others can react." Troy explained. "I have a question."

"And what would that be?" Gabriella asked as she looked at Troy.

"You know that Chad and I are planning on having a party when my parents are out of town, do you think you could come?" Gabriella looked at him in surprise.

"Why would you want me to come to a college students party?" Gabriella asked as they neared the East High.

"Because I want you to come and normally I hate these parties. I'm only having one this year because Chad invited people before even asking me. At least if your there it gives me a chance to hang out with you even if I have to pretend your just a friend who my parents said could stay." Troy had already thought of an excuse if people asked him. He really wanted her to come.

"You really want me to come?" Troy nodded as he pulled up for her. "I think I can come up with an excuse to tell my mom. I'll see you later." Gabriella got out and walked over to where she could see Taylor, Kelsi and Sharpay.

"You came to school with him now?" Sharpay announced as Gabriella shook her head and laughed.

"Yes Sharpay now breath." Taylor and Kelsi laughed at Gabriella.

"Oh funny. So why did Troy Bolton bring you to school?" Sharpay questioned.

"Because he offered. Come on we don't want to be late for class." The three walked in and off to their homeroom with Ms Darbus.

After school, the four girls walked back towards the park. It was Friday so they weren't really in a rush to get home.

"Anyone want to go hang out in the park?" Taylor asked as the girls nodded.

"I can't believe still that you will be able to look at Troy Bolton all day whenever and talk to him if you want. I wish I was you." Sharpay was obsessed with Troy but would never go out with him. Every time she mentioned Troy she saw a look on Gabriella's face indicating she was hiding something. Sharpay was good at knowing if people were hiding things. The girls just rolled their eyes. All of a sudden the girls screamed.

"I'm wet!" Sharpay yelled. The girls were all dripping wet. When they turned around to find the culprit they saw Troy, Chad, Zeke and Jason stood there with water bottles in their hands.

"Troy you are in trouble." Gabriella yelled as she ran towards him. He ran while she chased him. He hid in some bushes waiting for Gabriella to run past. As she did he pulled in the bushes.

"What the…" Gabriella was cut off as Troy covered her mouth with his lips. They kissed for a few minutes before pulling apart.

"Hey." Troy said as Gabriella smiled.

"Hi." Troy smiled at her.

"You do realize you look very sexy wearing a white t-shirt that is wet." Gabriella's eyes widened. "Don't worry you ran off after me before others noticed." Gabriella let out a small sigh of relief. She looked up at Troy and kissed him. He kissed back. They were soon both lying on the grass behind the bushes making out. When Troy's hand went under her shirt this time Gabriella just allowed him and didn't pull away. After a few minutes Gabriella pulled away.

"Can we move out of here because its dirty and I'm already wet thanks to someone." Troy just grinned at her.

"Well I like the way your wet clothes stick to you." Gabriella smacked Troy's arm as she stood up. They made their way back to the others.

"You look a mess." Sharpay said when she saw how dirty Gabriella was.

"Thanks Sharpay." Troy and Gabriella sat down with the others. Troy kept his arm round Gabriella's waist but under the sweater she had put on. Sharpay was glaring at Chad after what happened between him and her sister.

"So you girls up for some fun?" Chad asked as Troy looked at him.

"Of course." Sharpay answered confidently.

"How would you like to come to a college party at Troy's? It would only be you that can come no little friends just you four since you seem cool." Troy and Gabriella traded uncertain glances.

"Promise no other friends of ours just us." Gabriella was worried because she had no idea what Sharpay would do. Troy looked over and saw some people from his class watching him hold his arm around Gabriella.

"Good. So how about you meet us at Troy's so we can plan for this party which is going to be so awesome." Everyone agreed as Troy frowned a little.

"Want to get out here?" Gabriella whispered in his ear.

"I've got to go. Gabi want a lift?" Gabriella nodded as she stood up and followed Troy leaving all the others looking at them confused.

The whole journey back was quiet. Troy was hardly talking. When they arrived back Gabriella stood confused as she got out and watched Troy just walk into his house without saying bye. Gabriella walked over to her house with thoughts going through her head. What if he doesn't want to be with me anymore? Have I done something? Is it because I wouldn't do anything last night with him? What if it is? What am I going to do? I really like him so would I be willing to do it just to keep him? Gabriella walked into her house and found a note on the kitchen table from her mom.

Hey Gabriella.

I won't be home tonight because I need to go away to help out with some stuff. The Bolton's said go over there when you get home and stay the night. Talk to you tomorrow.

Love you.

Mom

Great. Gabriella thought thinking of how Troy was with her just. Gabriella grabbed some clothes and stuff and out them in a small backpack before walking back next door. She knocked waiting for an answer. She expected Chelsea to open it but on the other side was Troy.

"Hey Troy umm my mom said your mom said that I was staying the night here because she's had to go out of town." Troy just opened the door for her to come in. "Have I done something to upset you Troy because I can't help but wonder why you won't talk to me. Fine don't talk to me I guess you are embarrassed to be seen with a high school kid."

"That's the thing Gabriella. I can't stand being away from you because in the few days I have known you I have fallen in love with you and I don't know what to do."

A/N: How will Gabriella react to Troy's confession? Please review. Thanks!