Chapter 7

They went to the fanciest restaurant in New Mexico. They got a big table so they could all eat together. But only exclusive people were allowed in the restaurant because of the all famous people which included supermodels and NBA players. Everyone just talked and joked about all the good old high school memories, and boy were there a lot!

"I'll always remember High school, all the b-ball games, musicals, dances, shows, competitions, everything, just so many good times," Sharpay smiled, "Now we're all grown up, we all have our dream jobs and soon Zeke and I are going to have a baby and let's not forget that Mr. Troy Bolton over here is going to get married."

Everyone continued to eat their their meals until the a woman went through the entrance doors. She was wearing a strapless blue dress and her long blonde hair flowed down along her shoulder.

"Julie?!?" Troy exclaimed as he got up from his chair.

She quickly ran towards him, "Oh hey Troy, what are you doing here"

"Remember I told you I was going out for dinner with all my friends, I guess I forgot to tell you which restaurant I was going to," he said.

"Oh probably. Hey do you guys mind if I join you? I came here alone anyways," she said as she walked towards the table.

"Of course take a seat," Gabriella sighed disappointedly.

They all continued to eat, talk , and for some people flirt.

"Oh my gosh Troy! I completely forgot I have to make an appointment with Cindy our wedding planner, I'll go call Cindy now!" Julie quickly stepped outside.

Right that moment slow music began to play throughout the restaurant. "Sharpay do you want to dance," Zeke asked. "I'd love to to," Sharpay smiled.

"Hey Taylor would you like to dance," Chad gave her a genuine smile. "Ok," she said as she stood up.

The only two people left at the table were Troy and Gabriella. "Gabriella would you like to dance with me?" Troy asked nervously, "Julie's going to take a while anyway."

"Well, I don't have anything better to do," Gabriella smirked as she accepted Troy's hand.

Troy placed his hands on Gabriella's waist and Gabriella placed her arms on Troy's shoulders.

"Troy may I ask you something?" Gabriella asked.

"Yea sure, go ahead," he answered.

"How come you didn't call or e-mail me throughout our college years, I tried calling a few times but no one ever answered, you know I really missed you," she admitted as she looked up at him.

Troy could see the hurt in her eyes so he replied the best he could, "I'm so sorry Gabriella. I missed you so much throughout the years. But you know I was really busy with all my classes and basketball. If I could turn back time I definitely would but I can't so please do you forgive me?"

"Ok Troy I forgive you, I was pretty busy in College too."

"Thanks Gabi," he smiled as he gave her a kiss on the cheek.

Everybody finished dancing and eating and decided to go to Gabriella and Taylor's house to hang out.

"I'm going to go into the kitchen and get us all something to drink and for Chad something to eat," Gabriella smirked as she left the living room to go into the kitchen.

"Hey Gabriella I'll come and help you," Julie followed behind her.

In the kitchen

"Thanks for helping Julie," said Gabriella as she opened the refrigerator

"No problem," nodded Julie, "So anyways I hear that you and Troy are like really close friends."

"Yea we use to go out during high school but now he's just simply my best guy friend," she smiled, "But I'm really close friends with everyone else too!"

"Oh really is that right?! Well let me tell you something about Troy, he never proposed to you; he proposed to me and he's going to be my husband soon and there's nothing you can do about it," Julie walked up to Gabriella, "And if you decide to actually do something, you better think twice or else..."

"Cool down Julie, Troy's just a really close friend," Gabriella backed away.

"Well he doesn't think of you that way," Julie smirked.

Gabriella's eyes immediately widen, "What do you mean?"

"After the bridal show, I asked him who you were and he said you were just a desperate girl he met in high school. He felt sorry for you, so he invited you to dinner. He also said he didn't want to eat alone with you so he invited some of his friends."

"I know Troy he wouldn't say that!" Gabriella said choking back her tears.

Julie started laughed, "Believe me I know a lot about Troy, I'm engaged to him!"

"Well let me ask you a question, besides basketball, what other talent does Troy have that he friends disapproved of in high school?" Gabriella asked, "All of his friends know."

"Of course.. I know.. it's... um..," Julie stuttered, "Troy's really good at... um... hockey!"

Right that moment Troy entered the kitchen, "I'm not good at hockey"

"His secondary talent is singing," Gabriella whispered.

Julie detested, "Troy can't sing, if he did he would sing to me a lot!"

"Actually Julie, I can sing," he smiled, "Gabriella can sing too, really really good at that!"

"Um, you know what I really have to go... to... um... the bathroom!" Julie ran off in embarrassment leaving Troy and Gabriella alone.

"Troy you didn't tell her you sing," Gabriella glanced up at Troy.

Troy looked into Gabriella's eyes, "She never asks me questions about me... like you do."

Gabriella quickly looked away, "Oh I'm sorry, I'll try not to anymore."

"No, it just means you care about me," Troy lifted Gabriella's chin up so she was facing him, "And believe me I really care about you too."

Soon after everyone left except for Sharpay. Taylor and Gabriella were still there too, but that was because it was their house! The three ladies decided to have a little slumber party.

"Julie might seem nice but on the inside she is so mean!" Gabriella informed her friends, "Well she is an actress!"

"I can't believe she did that to you! Once I see her I'm going to make her wish she was never born," Sharpay smiled evilly

"I'll be right beside you Sharpay, we will make her endure great painfulness," Taylor high-fived Sharpay.

"Wait you guys lets not give her 'great painfulness', she's not worth it!" Gabriella then remembered something, "Wait remind me to call Troy tomorrow I have to ask him something!"

"Ohhhh is someone beginning to love Troy again?!?" Sharpay and Taylor giggled

"Fine!! I think i might actually possibly maybe love Troy again, but I shouldn't because he's engaged and Julie ordered me to stay away from him! And everyone knows you can't fall in love with a guy who's about to get married with another woman! Oh you guys!! I just don't know what to do!" Gabriella sighed as she slumped back into her bed.

"You have three choices Gabriella; you can give up, give in or give it your all," Taylor said firmly.

"You know what I say Gabi, sometimes ya gotta let your heart lead you somewhere it's not supposed to be," Sharpay smiled, "So, where is your heart leading you to?"

"It's leading me right back to Troy..."