Chapter 6

Six months later….

Troy's POV:

Senior year was flying by so fast. Brie and I spent every waking moment together. We kept going to karaoke, but apparently someone heard us the first time and told Ms. Darbus, the drama teacher, so before we knew it we were is the drama club's final performance of the year.

One day while sitting with Brie in her hammock, we had a deep talk about our future. "Brie?" I asked, "Hmm?" she said, "Have you heard from Stanford yet?" I asked, "Not yet. Troy, I really don't want to talk about it right now," she said. I know she was scared about the future, I got up and turned on the radio on the bench, and I started to sing to let her know everything was going to be ok….

[Troy]

Can you imagine what would happen

If we could have any dream. I wish the moment was ours to own it and that it would never leave, then I would thank that star that made our wish come true.

Brie started to sing with me….

[Gabriella]

Come true

[Troy]

Oh yea cause he

Knows that where you are

Is where I should be too

RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW

[Gabriella]

Right Now

[Troy]

I'm looking at you and my

Heart loves the view cuz

You mean everything

RIGHT HERE

I'll promise you somehow

That tomorrow can wait

For some other day to be

[Gabriella]

(To be

But right now

[Both]

There's you and me

[Gabriella]

If this was forever what

Could be better

We already proved it was, but in 2123 hours

[Both]

Abandon the universe

Gonna make you everything

[Troy]

Everything

[Gabriella]

In our whole world change

[Troy]

It's our change, yea

And you know that where we

[Troy]

Where we are

Are will never be the same

[Both]

Oh no oh no

[Both]

RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW

[Troy]

RIGHT NOW

[Gabriella]

I'm looking at you and my

Heart loves the view cuz

You mean everything

[Troy]

Everything

[Both]

RIGHT HERE

[Troy]

RIGHT HERE

I'll promise you somehow

[Troy]

Somehow

[Gabriella]

That tomorrow can wait

For some other day to be

[Troy]

To be

[Both]

But right now

There's you and me

[Gabriella]

Oh we know it's coming

[Troy]

Coming

[Gabriella]

And it's coming fast

[Troy]

As long as there's you, and me

[Gabriella]

Oh yea

[Troy]

So lets

Make this second last

[Both]

Make it last

[Both, Slower]

Right Here

[Gabriella]

Ohh right now

[Troy]

Yea I'm looking at you

[Gabriella]

And my heart loves the view

[Troy]

Cuz you mean

[Both]

Everything

RIGHT HERE

I'll promise you somehow

[Troy]

That tomorrow can wait

[Gabriella]

For some other day to be

[Troy]

To be but right now

There's you and me

[Gabriella]

You and me

[Troy]

You and me

[Gabriella]

Ohh yeah…

[Both]

But right now there's you and meee

"I love you Wildcat," she said, "I love you too Brie," I said, "I got to be going, plus you have the championship game tomorrow," she said, "Ok," I said, then we kissed and she headed home, I really didn't want her to go, but she was right as always.

Gabriella's POV:

I was thinking a lot about college lately, mostly because I had gotten a letter from Stanford, but I wasn't ready to open it just yet, because I knew if I did, things between Troy and I would change, and I wasn't ready for that.

The next morning I had trouble waking up, but once I finally did I saw the blue eyes that I have loved looking into since becoming his. "Morning beautiful," he said, "Morning Wildcat," I said as I kissed him, Troy was dressed in his red and white East High sweats and hoodie, "What are you doing here?" I asked, "I missed you, plus I wanted to take you to school," he said, "Ok. You ready for the game?" I asked, "Ready to kick butt and take names," he said as he laughed. I got dressed as he waited downstairs, then we drove to school, holding hands all the way there.

Troy's POV:

The school day flew by so fast, and before I knew it GAME TIME!

Chad and I were in the locker room when Coach Canon came in. "All right boys. We have had a great year, and it has all lead up to this moment. The State Championship Game, and for all the seniors on this team, this is the last game that you'll be a Wildcat, make it count," Coach said, "Ok. Now you heard what coach said. It's now or never guys. Chad?" I said, "WHAT TEAM?" Chad said, "WILDCATS!" the team said, "WHAT TEAM?" Chad said, "WILDCATS!" the team said, "WHAT TEAM?' Chad said, "WILDCATS!" the team said, "WILDCATS!" Chad said, "GET YOU HEAD IN THE GAME," the team said….

Sixteen, sixteen minutes left, better get it done

Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen more minutes, get ready, game on

Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen minutes left, running out of time

Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen more minutes till it's on the line

Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen minutes left, gotta get it done

Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen more minutes till we're number 1

(Let's go team!

Gotta get it together

Yeah, pull up and shoot, score!

Are ya ready? Are ya with me?

Team team team, yeah!

Shake em with the crossover, Wildcats!

Tell me, what are we here for? To win!

Cause we know that we're the best team

Come on boys, come on boys, come on!

The way we play tonight is what we leave behind

It all comes down to right now, it's up to us

So what are we gonna be? T-E-A-M, Team!

Gotta work it out, turn it all around!

This is the last time to get it right

This is the last chance to make it our night

We gotta show what we're all about

Work together

This is the last chance to make our mark

History will know who we are!

This is the last game so make it count

It's now or never

W-I-L-D, Wildcats! You know you are!

W-I-L-D, Wildcats, come on, come on!

West High Knights, hey, yeah we're doin' it right, oh yeah!

W-I-L-D, Wildcats, nows the time!

Gotta get it inside, down low

In the paint, now shoot, score

Gotta work it together

Gimme the ball, gimme the ball, gimme the ball

Fast break, get the ball in control

Let if fly from downtown, 3, 4!

Show 'em we can do it better

Go go go, come on boys, Wildcats!

The way we play tonight is what we leave behind

It all comes down to right now, it's up to us

So what are we gonna be? T-E-A-M, Team!

Gotta work it out, turn it all around!

This is the last time to get it right

This is the last chance to make it our night

We gotta show what we're all about

Work together

This is the last chance to make our mark

It's the week well know who we are

This is the last game so make it count

It's now or never

One of the West High Knights knocked me down and I was winded. Everyone was calling me to make sure I was ok, but I could barely hear them, then I looked into the stands and saw Brie with a concerned look on her face….

[Gabriella]

Troy…..

[Troy]

Right know I can hardly breathe

[Gabriella]

Oh, you can do it, just know that I believe

[Troy]

And that's all I really need

[Gabriella]

Then come on

[Troy]

Make me strong

It's time to turn it up, game on!

Wildcats gonna tear it up!

Go Wildcats! Yeah, we're number one!

Hey Wildcats, we're the champions!

Go go go go go go team, oh!

West High Knights, hey!

Yeah we're puttin up a fight!

(Wildcats!)

We never quit it, gonna win it!

Let me hear ya say hey hey hey hey hey!

"I'm triple teamed coach. I can't get a shot off," I said, "So what do you wanna do Troy?" Coach asked, "Let's put in 'Rocketrman,'" I said, "Rocketman? Troy you're two points away..," Coach said when I interupted him, "I know. Just get me the ball," I said to my teammates, "Rocketman. You're in," coach said, Rocketman jumped up excitedly, "Oh yeah. I'm ready," he said excited like the energizer bunny, "Calm down. Keep you eyes on me," I told him…

This is the last time to get it right

This is the last chance to make it our night

We gotta show what we're all about

Work together

This is the last chance to make our mark

It's the week well know who we are!

This is the last game so make it count

I went up for a shot, but faked out the other team and passed it to Rocketman….

It's now or never, yeah!

He shot the ball and it went in. We had won the game, and the crowd went wild with cheers.

Gabriella's POV:

The next day I wasn't really asleep when Troy called me, "Morning beautiful," he said, "Morning Wildcat," I said, "Get dressed and meet me at my car. I have a surprise for you," he said, "Oh really?" I said. I got dressed and hurried downstairs, I went outside and walked over to the car, "So, what surprise got me up so early on a Saturday?" I asked, "I could tell you, but I'd have to kill you," he said joking, "Ok," I said, "You'll just have to wait," he said, then we drove off. We ended up back at school, "Troy, what are we doing back here soo soon?" I asked, "Well I wanted to show you my secret hideout, "he said. We walked up to the roof and it was beautiful up there, so many flowers, "Wow Troy. Its beautiful up here," I said, "I also wanted to ask you something?" he said, "Ok. You know you can always ask me anything," I said, "I was wondering if you could teach me to dance?" he asked, "Sure, but why?" I asked, "Well, you know prom is coming up and I wanted to know if you'd be my date?" he asked, I paused a lil to make him sweat, "I'd love to be your date Troy," I said, then I turned on the radio, "Come on Wildcat," I took him by the hand and started singing….

[Gabriella]

Take my hand, take a breath

Pull me close and take one step

Keep your eyes locked on mine

And let the music be your guide

[Troy]

Won't you promise me?

[Gabriella]

Now won't you promise me?

That you'll never forget

[Troy]

We'll keep dancing

[Gabriella]

To keep dancing

[Both]

Wherever we go next

[Both]

It's like catching lightening, the chances of finding

Someone like you

It's one in a million, the chances of feeling

The way we do

And with every step together

We just keep on getting better

[Gabriella]

So can I have this dance?

[Troy]

(Can I have this dance?)

[Both]

Can I have this dance?

[Troy]

Take my hand, I'll take the lead

And every turn will be safe with me

Don't be afraid, afraid to fall

You know I'll catch you through it all

And you can't keep us apart

[Gabriella]

Even a thousand miles can't keep us apart

[Both]

'Cause my heart is wherever you are

It's like catching lightening, the chances of finding

Someone like you

It's one in a million, the chances of feeling

The way we do

And with every step together

We just keep on getting better

[Gabriella]

So can I have this dance?

[Troy]

Can I have this dance?

[Both]

Can I have this dance?

[Gabriella]

Oh, no mountain's too high and

[Both]

No ocean's too wide

'Cause together or not, our dance won't stop

Let it rain, let it pour, what we have is worth fighting for

You know I believe that we were meant to be! Oh!

It's like catching lightening, the chances of finding

Someone like you

It's one in a million, the chances of feeling

The way we do

And with every step together

We just keep on getting better

[Gabriella]

So can I have this dance?

[Troy]

Can I have this dance?

Can I have this dance?

Can I have this dance?

Can I have this dance?

We kissed, then bell rang, "Come on. We're late for class," I said as we ran downstairs.

Troy's POV:

"Troy?" Chad asked, "What's up Chad?" I said, "Since you asked Gabi to prom. I was wondering you could help me ask Taylor to prom?" Chad asked, "Of course man," I said.

We went to the cafeteria for lunch, and Tay was there sitting with Gabi and the rest of her friends, "It's now or never man. I'm rooting for you, " I said as I hand him some flowers from the roof garden. Chad walked up to Tay, "Tay, I was wonder if I could ask you something?" Chad said, "Hey Chad. I can't hear you because it's really noisy in here," she said pretending to ignore Chad, "Excuse me everyone? Excuse me? YO!" I yelled, then everyone quieted down, "My friend gots something to say," I said as I pointed to Chad, then Chad got ontop on a table, "Taylor McKessie. Would you be my date for the senior prom?" he asked, she turned to her friends pretending to discuss it with them, then she turned back, "I'd be honored," she said, then they hugged, "You nailed it," I said…

[Troy]

Guess now it's official

[Chad]

Cant back out, can't back out (no)

[Gabriella]

Getting ready for the night of nights

[Taylor]

The night of nights, alright

[Troy]

Don't Panic

[Chad]

PANIC!

[Jason]

Now do we have to dress up for the prom?

[Zeke]

Dude, I don't think we have the choice

[Kelsi]

Yeah it's the night of all nights

Gotta look just right

[Martha]

Dressing to impress the boys

[Chad]

Do I want classic or vintage or plaid?

[Zeke]

Where's the mirror?

[Jason]

I think this tux is too baggy

[Troy]

Too tight, it makes me look weird

[Gabriella]

Should I go movie star glamorous

[Martha]

Sassy or sweet?

[Taylor]

Don't know, but no one better wear the same dress as me

[Guys]

It's the night of our nightmares

[Girls]

It's the night of our dreams

[Guys]

It's too late to back out of it

[Girls]

Hey, makeovers, massages

[Guys]

Don't know what a corsage is

[Girls]

Been waiting all our lives for this

[Everyone]

It's gonna be a night

[Guys]

(Can't wait)

[Girls]

To remember

[Guys]

(Aw man)

[Girls]

Come on now, big fun

[Guys]

(Alright)

[Girls]

It's gonna be the night

[Guys]

(I guess)

[Girls]

To last forever

[Guys]

(Lucky us)

[Everyone]

We'll never ever ever forget

[Sharpay & Ryan]

Gettin' Ready, Get Gettin' Ready

Gettin' Ready, Get, Gettin' Ready

'Knock, Knock'

[ ]

Hey you been in there an hour man

[Sharpay]

So, what should I do with my hair?

[Ryan]

Where's my shaver?

[Sharpay]

Ooh, I love it!

[Ryan]

I look like a waiter!

[Sharpay]

Should I fluff it?

[Ryan & Sharpay]

It's gettin' later already should be there.

'Doorbell'

[Guys]

Her mother opens the door, I'm shakin' inside

[Girls]

He's here, its time, the hours arrived

[Guys]

Don't know why, her father's starring me down

[Girls]

Where's my purse? Lip gloss? Now I'm really freaking out!

[Guys]

Then something changes my world

The most beautiful girl, right in front of my eyes

[Girls]

It's gonna be a night (Oh Yeah!)

[Girls]

To remember

[Guys]

(That's for sure)

[Girls]

Come on now, big fun

[Guys]

(Alright!)

[Girls]

It's gonna be the night

[Guys]

(Yeah tonight)

[Girls]

To last forever

[Guys]

(Forever more)

[Everyone]

Well never ever ever forget

'Music'

[Guys]

Who's that girl? (She's so fine)

[Girls]

Who's that guy? (I don't recognize)

[Guys]

Who's that girl? (She looks so good, yeah)

[Girls & Ryan]

Guess you never really noticed, but you probably should

[Everyone]

Big fun, on the night of nights (alright)

The night of nights, tonight

Let's dance

On the night of nights

You know we're gonna do it right

[Everyone]

It's gonna be a night to remember

It's gonna be the night to last forever

It's gonna be a night to remember

It's gonna be the night to last forever

(Last Forever)

It's gonna be our night

(You know it)

To remember

(All time)

Come on now, big fun

(Big fun)

It's gonna be the night

(Love it)

To last forever

(The rest of our lives)

We'll never ever ever ever ever forget

Gabriella's POV:

The next day was kind nerve racking because I had decided to tell Troy about my letter from Stanford. I looked all over school to find him, and guess where he was, on the roof garden. "There you are Wildcat," I say, "Hey you," I've been looking for you," I say, "You have. What's up?" he says, "We need to talk," I say, "I don't like the sound of that. Is it something bad?" he said, "I don't know, but let's go to my house after school cause I don't want to talk about it here," I say, "Ok. I love you," he says, "I love you too Wildcat," I say.

Troy's POV:

We got to Brie's house and went to her hammock where we had spent a lot of time. "So, what did you want to talk about?" I ask, "Troy. I have some news," she said, "Ok. You can always talk to me," I say, "I got my letter from Stanford," she said, "Oh. What did they say?" I ask, "I got in," she said, "That's great. I'm proud of you," I say with a tear, "What's going to is happen Troy?" she asks, "I don't know. I need time to think. I'll call you later," I say as I get up and walk to my house.

As soon as I walk in my house my mom stops me cause she sees me upset, "Troy hunny, what's wrong," mom says, I explain to her about Gabriella and Stanford, then she really doesn't say anything as I walk to my room. I lay down on my bed and try not to cry, but I do and cry myself to sleep.

Later that night, I wake up and go downstairs for some water. I noticed my mom had left out my college acceptance letters, and on one was a note from mom, 'I am proud of you, and I hope this one helps. Love you, Mom,' I glance at the letter, 'Maybe this can help,' I thought.

I decided to take mom's advice and just work it out with Brie. I love her with all my heart.

Ryan's POV:

I got to school early that day and went to the music room, and as usual I found Kelsi there working. "Morning," I said, "Morning," she said, and then I sit down next to her and play the piece she was working on…

Ryan:

I got a lot of things

I have to do

All these distractions

Our future's coming soon

We're being pulled

Ryan & Kelsi:

A hundred different directions

Ryan:

But whatever happens

Both:

I know I got you

"It's beautiful Kelsi. This, the prom number, it's going to a great show," I say, " Thanks," Kelsi says, "Speaking of prom, what are you doing?" I ask, "Well, I am still writing cause it's two days before the show, and..." she says while I cut her off, "Great. I'll pick you up at eight…

Ryan:

You're on my mind, you're in my heart

Both:

It doesn't matter where we are

Ryan

We'll be alright

Both:

Even if were miles apart….

Troy's POV:

We're practicing for the musical…..

Troy and Gabriella:

All I wanna do is be with you, be with you

There's nothing we can't do

Just wanna be with you, only you

No matter where life takes us

Nothing can break us apart

Troy:

(You know it's true)

Both:

I just wanna be with you

Be with you

Troy:

You know how life can be

It changes over night

Both:

It's sunny then raining

But it's alright

Gabriella:

A friend like you

Both:

Always makes it easy

Troy:

I know that you get me

Both:

Every time

Through every up, through every down

You know I'll always be around

Through anything you can count on me

All I wanna do is be with you, be with you

There's nothing we can't do

Just wanna be with you, only you

No matter where life takes us

Nothing can break us apart

Troy:

You know it's true

Both:

I just wanna be with you…

I just wanna be with you

Troy's POV:

I decided to walk Brie home after practice, so we could talk.

"Brie?" I asked, "Yes," she said, " I wanted to apologize about the other day," I said, " It's ok, "she said, "I was just scared because I love you and didn't have a plan for after graduation," I said, "I love you too Wildcat." We got to her house and went to relax on the hammock, we just sat there not really having to say a thing, then we kissed. It started to get heavy, "Troy?" she said, "Yeah" I said, "I'm not ready for that," she said, "It's ok. I don't want to push you," I said as she smiled then she went inside, and I went home.