A/N: Hey guys! So sorry for not updating FOR MONTHS! For that I'll be updating more than 1 chapter and probably ending this story today cuz personally i think that its getting longer than it should be lol. Anyway enjoy this chapter!
Declaimer: I own nothing but the plot, Amanda, Jessica, and Tammy (aparently its the rules to say lol and thank you dramalover4 for explaing it to me : )
Wednesday morning.
((Gabi P.O.V))
I walked through the doors of East High still feeling confused as ever by the sudden maddness of Troy and Taylor. Chad was also confused as I was. The poor guy, he's even more confused than I am! As I was making my way to my locker I passed by Troy's locker and saw him arranging his books. I took a deep breath before heading over to him.
"Hey" I greeted quietly.
"Hi" he said not looking up from his locker. We stood there in an awkward silence before I spoke up again. Why do I suddenly feel awkward with Troy? Oh I dont know maybe because he hates my guts for God knows why!!!
"So...how have you been?" I asked. Augh! Stupid me! What kind of question is that??? It clearly shows that he's miserable! Stupid stupid me..
"I had better days" he replied shortly. OK thats it! I can't take it anymore!
"Troy why are you so mad at me? What have I done to make you hate me??" I blurted out with tears at the corner of my eyes. I really was confused not to mention heartbroken. This has been going on for three days and I miss the old Troy Bolton, my best friend and crush, like hell! He looked up and stared at me for a second. I thought I saw regret in his blue eyes but I couldnt tell as instead of those gentle piercing blue eyes that I fell in love with were now dark eyes filled with anger and saddness.
"I'm not mad. And you have done absolutely nothing" he replied with a bit of sarcasim in his tone before shutting his locker and walking off. I just stood there dumbfounded for a mintue and I felt a tear slide down my cheek. I wiped it away with the sleeve of my shirt and headed off to homeroom since it was too late to head over to my locker now.
(( Troy P.O.V))
When I walked away from Gabi, I saw her at the corner of my eyes wiping her tears away. I felt really guilty for treating her like that. She doesnt deserve it. It's not her fault she likes Chad. I headed towards homeroom and heard giggling behind me. I turned around and saw Jessica, Amanda and a bunch of other cheerleaders comming my way. Oh great! I am so not in the mood for her right now. I groaned and quickely turned around the corner and took another way to homeroom so I wouldnt have to face Jessica.
(( Chad P.O.V))
Gabi have been really helpful throughout my non-existint relationship with Taylor. Even with her own problems, Gabriella never fails to help a friend in need. Thats what everyone likes about her. She told me to be straighforward and just go for it. So I decided to leave a note on Taylor's desk to meet me after class. I walked in and saw Sharpay, Kelsi, Jason, Zeke, and Ryan talking. Gabriella was sitting alone at her desk and looked up at me and smiled sadly which I returned. I looked around and didnt notice Taylor or Troy anywhere. Good she's not here yet. I took out the folded note out of my jeanz pocket and layed it on Taylor's desk before heading over to my own. Troy walked in a few mintues later followed by Taylor and Ms. Darbus.
"All right class. Take your seats please." announced Ms. Darbus. I looked over at Taylor and saw her unfolding the note. She scanned through it quickly before turning around to glare at me. I gave her a pleading look and saw her hesitate and nodd her head. YES!! Phase one complete!
((No One P.O.V))
"As you all know, the school dance is this Friday and I'm sure you'll excited about it" said Ms. Darbus. Excited whispers began to occur all over the class. Gabriella looked over at Troy, who was staring at his desk, and sighed.
"SILENCE!!" Everyone quited down and turned their attention to Ms. Darbus. "Now, moving on.." she continued with the announcements and took the attendance.
RRRRRIIIIIIIINNNNNNGGGGGGGGG
Everyone rushed out of there seats and out the door. Chad hurried outside and waited against the wall for Taylor to show up. He had his back against the wall with one foot against it and was staring at the at floor. He heard someone clear their throat and looked up to see Taylor standing there with her eyebrows raised.
"Hi..um.." said Chad nervously.
"What do u want Danforth?" snapped Taylor.
"Oh, on with the last names are we Mckessie?"(sp?) said Chad.
"Ugh..whatever. What did you want to talk to me about?"
"I cant talk about that here. Can we go somewhere else..please?" pleaded Chad. Taylor glared at him for a second. She sighed and grabbed his hand and pulled him to an empty class and locked the door.
"OK now, spill" she demanded. Chad smiled and motioned for her to sit down.
"Well...um..ok I know this is not the best time to ask this but...uh.." he looked around nervously and suddenly regret giving her the note.
"Would just spill it out already?! I dont have all day!" Taylor exclaimed angrily.
"Ok um..would you..uh..like..to go to the dance..with me?" he finally looked up to meet her eyes which softened after he asked her that.
"What? Are you asking me to the dance?" asked Taylor, obviously confused but thrilled.
"Um..yea." Taylor's face broke into a huge grin but then faded remembering the Chad and Gabriella thing.
"Chad, I'd love to but I cant. I cant do this to Gabriella" exclaimed Taylor sadly. Chad looked at her confised.
"What? Why not? What does Gabi has to do with his?" he asked.
"Arnt you going to the dance with her?" Chad stared at her in disbelief for a second before he burst out laughing.
"Oh...my..god..Tay..you thought..me and Gabi..oh my God where did you ever get this idea from?" It was now Taylor's turn to look confused.
"But Troy saw you asking her and she happily agreed" hearing this Chad instantly stopped laughing and looked at her seriously.
"Troy? But when..how did..Oh God!" his eyes went wide in shock. "Man...thats why he was so mad at me and Gabi! He thought I was taking her to the dance!" Taylor looked more confused.
"We all thought that, thats why we werent..um..speaking to you guys" she said in a low voice, ashamed of their behavior.
"Oh. But I never asked Gabi to the dance. Troy must have saw me asking her to help me ask you to the dance and probably got the wrong idea.." he quickly clapped his hand over his mouth after realising what he just said. I did NOT just admit to her that I needed help to ask her out!
"You asked her to help you ask me out to the dance?" she smiled softly at him.
"Um..yea" he replied shyly.
"Awww Chad. Well, in that case I'd love to go with you!" his eyes lit up and had a huge smile plastered on his face. "Seriously?"
"Seriously. But we have to explain this to Troy!" she said in a serious tone.
"Yea, I know. Gabi have been miserable lately because you guys were ignoring her and she had absolutely no idead" Taylor looked down ashamed.
"Chad I'm sorry for the way we have been treating you guys. I guess we sort of jumped into conclusions. But where were you the other day at lunch?" she asked curiously.
"Oh. Um..we figured you guys probably didnt want us to eat with you so we ate our lunch in an empty classroom together" Taylor nodded and stood up.
"Well, I have to get to class. I'll see you later" she gave him a quick peck on the cheek before heading out not noticing his face going bright red.
(( In the meantime..))
Gabriella headed towards the science class for first period. She saw Taylor and Chad heading towards an empty class and smile hoping to God everything would go smoothly. She remembered that she had first period with Sharpay and Kelsi and groaned. She usually loved science with them but seeing the situation they are in currently, it isnt her favourite place to be at the moment. She walked and saw them sitting at their usual table of three chatting. Class is starting in 10 minutes so not many students were there yet. She carefully walked over to her distanced-friends and looked up shyly.
"Um...mind if I sit here?" they both looked up and Sharpay sent her a cold look while Kelsi simply smiled and shook her head.
"Not at all. This is you place after all." Gabriella sent her a thankful smile and sat down. They sat in an awkward silence for a minute before Gabriella finally spoke up not bearing the awkwardness anymore.
"What is going on you guys? Why are you acting this way all of a sudden?" she asked looking at them with sadness and hurt evident in her eyes.
"Oh dont you act all innocent on us!" snapped Sharpay. Kelsi sent her a warning look before turning back to Gabriella.
"Gabi, look, we just..." Kelsi started but got inturrupted by Sharpay.
"Why did you do it Gabi? Why did you have to go and break not only one person's heart but two. Two who are your best friends. Why?" asked Sharpay in a softer tone.
Gabriella looked at them confusion written on her face. "What are you guys talking about?"
"You knew Tay liked Chad. But then why are you going to the dance with him kno.." Kelsi said but this time got inurrupted by Gabriella.
"Woah there Kels. Hold on. Who said I'm going to the dance with Chad?! I mean I like him but in a brotherly/friendly way. He's like a brother to me and it would be wrong to date your brother." she said. This time Sharpay and Kelsi both looked shocked.
"You mean your not going to the dance with Chad?" Gabriella shook her head. "Buy Troy saw him asking you outside of the school and you happily agreed to" said Kelsi confused. Gabriella looked at her for a second before laughing out loud.
"You guys! Chad was asking me to help him ask Taylor to the dance! And for your information I saw them both head into an empty class" she whispered the last part and winked at them. Sharpay and Kelsi's jaws dropped.
"ARE YOU SERIOUS?!" squealed Sharpay causing most of the student to stare at her. She blushed and sank low in her seat mumbling "sorry". Gabi and Kelsi giggled.
"Yes I am"
"Augh finally!" exclaimed Kelsi happily.
"But wait. If Troy thought I was going to the dance with Chad, which I'm not, why would he be mad and avoid both Chad and I?" asked Gabi confused.
Sharpay simply rolled her eyes and said, "You know Gabi, for a smart girl your pretty dumb. Troy is obviosuly like, no scratch that, love you and I think he was just badly hurt" Gabriella blushed furiosly when Sharpay said "love"
"He does not" she mumbled.
"Whatever. What also hurt him is that he thought he was betrayed by his best friend, Chad, when he saw him asking you."
"Look Gabi, were sorry for the way we've been acting lately." apologized Kelsi. Both she and Sharpay looked down ashamed.
"Yea, and I'm sorry for snapping at you" said Sharpay.
Gabriella smiled softly and shook her head. "Its ok guys. You were just looking out for Troy. Its all in the past" she said and turned her attention to their science teacher who had just entered and started class.
A/N: Well there you go. I think this was the longest chapter I've written. Everything is cleared out. :D Like I said before, I'll be updating more than 1 chapter today and try my best to end this story cuz its getting too long than planned to. Hope you guys enjoyed it. Please read and review!
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