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New Gabriella
Rating: T
Troy and Gabriella walked into the after party hand in hand. Of course as soon as they did all eyes were on them. People started cheering for Troy for leading the basketball team to another victory and coming up to him to congratulate him. Gabriella just smiled, although it couldn't be more fake. The truth was she did not want to be here. She wanted to be curled up on the couch with Troy watching a movie. Not making another 'Troy and Gabriella' appearance.
"Come on, let's find everyone," Troy said to her and she nodded. It took them awhile to find their friends for Troy was constantly being stopped, but they finally found them in the kitchen.
"Hey!" all of their friends exclaimed.
"Hey guys," they smiled in unison. This was the first time since she entered the house that Gabriella's smile was real. When she was with her friends she just felt like Gabriella, not most popular girl in school Gabriella. They began to chat about the game and the boys were replaying half of it.
"Tay can I talk to you for a sec?" Gabriella asked.
"Of course," she replied.
"I will be right back," Gabriella said to Troy pulling out of his grasp.
"Where are you going?" he asked.
"Bathroom with Tay," she replied.
"Ok," he said and the two girls walked off.
"So what's up?" Taylor asked once they got into the bathroom.
"What was it like when you first came to an after party with Chad?" she asked nervously.
"All I wanted to do was cuddle up on the couch with Chad and watch a movie," she replied.
"So it isn't unusual that I feel the exact same way right now," Gabriella asked.
"No. Of course not!" Taylor exclaimed.
"What did you do?" she asked.
"I realized that me and Chad can watch a movie anytime, and to make the best of it. I did
and ended up having a really good time," Taylor said.
"Ok," she smiled. "Well I should try that then." Just then Gabriella burst out into laughter.
"What?" Taylor asked confused. Still laughing, Gabriella picked up a half full bottle of vodka off the floor.
"Welcome to East High," Taylor laughed. They then glanced at each other.
"Want to?" Gabriella asked.
"I never have before," Taylor replied.
"Me either," Gabriella replied. "But…" She shyly smiled.
"I will if you do," Taylor smiled.
"Promise, cause I am only doing it if you do."
"Promise."
"Well then here it goes," Gabriella said. She took the cap off and took a swig of it. A look of disgust came across her face and she took a sip of coke. "Ugh." Taylor laughed. "Your turn."
"I cant believe I am actually doing this," Taylor squealed in an excited but fearful tone.
"You promised," Gabriella said. Taylor took a deep breath and took a sip of the vodka. The same look of disgust came across her face as she chased it with her sprite. After putting the bottle down Taylor and Gabriella looked at each other and laughed.
"Wanna do it again," Gabriella asked in a giddy tone.
"Okay," Taylor replied in the same manner.
"Wait," Gabriella stopped.
"What?"
"Should we get Shar and Kels," Gabriella asked.
"Good call, you get them I will guard this," Taylor said.
"Ok," Gabriella said and left the bathroom.
"There you are," Troy said as she walked in.
"Where is Taylor," Chad asked as Gabriella walked over to Sharpay and Kelsi.
"Still in the bathroom," she said.
"Me and Tay found a bottle of vodka in the bathroom, wanna join," Gabriella mumbled.
"Yes!" Sharpay exclaimed.
"What the hell is going on?" Chad asked confused.
"Me and Shar are needed in the bathroom," Kelsi said and the three girls walked out.
"Oh my god, I am so excited!" Sharpay exclaimed when they got into the bathroom and the girls laughed.
"Ok, I am going to make a toast," Gabriella sad lifting up the bottle. "To not caring about what other people think, what the boys think, and to being ourselves."
"Yeah!" the three girls exclaimed.
20 Minutes Later
"Where are our girlfriends?" Troy asked confused.
"Don't worry they are talking in the bathroom," Chad replied and Troy nodded.
"It's been a while," Jason said.
"He is right," Zeke agreed.
"Yeah, let's go look for them," Troy said. Just as they stepped out of the kitchen the four girls stumbled out of the bathroom. All the boys looked at each other. The girls had noticed the boys and ran over to them.
"Troy!" Gabriella exclaimed jumping into his arms, which shocked him a little bit.
"What'cha been drinking Gabs?" he asked.
"Nothing," she replied playfully.
"Vodka?" he asked. She giggled and nodded.
"Where did you girls get vodka?" Chad asked. Troy looked over to see his friends and their girlfriends that were somewhat wrapped around them.
"Me and Gabs found it in the bathroom," Taylor said in excited tone.
"And you decided to drink it?" Chad asked.
"Yep!" Kelsi exclaimed.
"Come on! Why are we talking? Let's go dance!" Gabriella exclaimed. The girls cheered and made there way to the dance floor. The boys looked at each other and sprinted after them. The rest of the night was very stressful for the boys. It consisted of constantly trying to keep their girlfriends from falling, dancing on furniture, and generally doing things that they would regret the next morning.
"Ok I have had enough of this, I am taking Gabriella home," Troy said to Chad who nodded.
"What are you gonna do about her mom?"
"Out of town, thank god," Troy said with a hint of annoyance in his voice. "I am gonna stay with her for the night, so…"
"You are telling your parents you are at my house. Dude it's cool, just get her to bed," Chad said.
"Thanks man," he replied. After almost forcing Gabriella out of the party, Troy got her into his car and drove back to her house. He looked over to his right to see Gabriella completely passed out. He sighed and ran his hand through his hair. When he arrived at the house he grabbed Gabriella's purse and got out her key. He unlocked her door, then went back to the car and carried Gabriella out and up to her room. He placed her on the bed and put the covers on her. He flopped down on the bed next to her.
It is going to be a long night.
THE NEXT MORNING
"Ugh," Gabriella groaned as she woke up to a pounding headache. She turned over to see Troy sitting there. "Troy? What are you doing here?"
"Oh you are up," he said looking at her. "Making sure you didn't die from alcohol poisoning." He then looked back at the TV.
"Oh. So is that why my head hurts?" she asked.
"Yeah. It's called a hangover," he replied with a hint of attitude.
"Are you okay?" she asked confused.
"Just perfect," he gritted through his teeth.
"What's wrong baby?" she asked in a caring tone, sitting up and placing her hand on his arm.
"What's wrong is I spent all of last night making sure you didn't make a fool of yourself,
and stayed up all night to make sure you didn't die."
"Oh," she said looking down.
"Yeah. Oh," he repeated angry.
"Why are you so angry?" she asked confused.
"Because you say you are going to talk to Taylor and the girls and you come out absolutely plastered! What were you thinking Gabriella? The Gabriella I know would never do that." Gabriella got out of bed, upset now as well.
"Yeah, I know she wouldn't," she said facing Troy. "But hey, can't blame me for being a little curious." Troy got up and stood at the other side of the bed so they were face to face.
"Look Gabriella, it really isn't the fact that you did it. It is high school, I get it. What upsets me is that you didn't tell me," Troy said.
"What so now I have to get your permission before I do anything!"
"Before you get drunk yes!"
"Why Troy? You don't own me!"
"I know that! I am just trying to protect you. Don't you get it Gabriella? You are the hottest girl in school. Every guy wants you! You had no clue what you were doing last night. Do you know how many guys would take advantage of that?"
"I don't need protecting! I can take care of myself!"
"Gabriella you aren't used to this…"
"Yeah I am not! The real Gabriella hates being the center of attention! She rather curl up in bed with a book or a movie on a Friday night then go to a party. At my old school I would have never told off a cheerleader. I hardly even talked to anyone. You are the one who doesn't get it Troy! I don't even know who I am any more!"
"Well obviously you don't like this new life of yours. And if it wasn't for me you wouldn't have this new life so I am just going to leave," Troy said and walked out.
"Troy…please…" she pleaded. However, he didn't turn back. He just walked out.
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