Gabriella smiled graciously as the paparazzi made way for her through the crowd. It was now a day away from the big game held tomorrow night, the L.A Lakers against the New York Knicks, the best teams in the country, it was guaranteed to be the most exciting game of the year. Troy was of course at work and Gabriella decided to break her earlier promise of never going shopping again buy going to buy an outfit to support her husband in the game tomorrow.

"Gabriella!" called one person," where are you going?"

"Shopping!" said Gabriella.

Unlike Troy, Gabriella did answer some of the questions the paparazzi asked, as long as they weren't very personal, she'd answer them. Troy kept his face hard and rigid when the paparazzi were around him, refusing to answer any of the questions they posed.

"And where is Troy?" asked another

"He's at practice for the game tomorrow! I'm gonna buy an outfit for tomorrow actually." Replied Gabriella as she continued to walk.

"How do you think the game's gonna turn out?"

"Lakers will win! They've been training really hard and troy's made sure that their whipped into shape, their really awesome, the Knicks will have a really hard time beating them!" said Gabriella.

the camera's continued to flash as Gabriella walked on, purposefully pretending that those bright flashes of light were nothing, when she finally did get fed up, she stopped and turned to the horde of photographers," hey, do you think you could turn of the flash? I forgot to bring my shades and the flashes are really starting to get to me!"

"Nah it okay, we got all the pictures we needed, we'll see ya around!" said another one.

Gabriella smiled gratefully," thanks"

Gabriella walked happily to the mall paparazzi free. As she was walking she reflected on these 2 weeks of marriage. Truth be told, this marriage brought her more good then harm. She was away from her strained relationship with her father, she was going to collage, something she ad always dreamed of but never achieved and Troy was a great friend. She realized that they acted a lot like a normal married couple in their first few months would, except of course for the displays of affection.

Gabriella frowned, there was no denying that she had gotten very close to troy and sometimes she even noticed how incredibly good his hair looks first thing in the morning or how, his muscles flexed every time he played basketball on the court outside. But every time she would brush these thoughts of easily, love doesn't exist in an arranged marriage. It never has and never will.

The one thing Gabriella didn't want was to love someone because she learned it. You don't learn to love, you fall in love. Love isn't something you learn, love is a gush of emotions, something you feel, hear, taste, something you experience with all your senses, not learn.



She shook those thoughts out of her mind as she walked into her favorite shop. Victoria's Secret (A/n: they have some really good clothes so no, not in the lingerie way!)

She shopped around for a while until she found exactly what she was looking for, a yellow cotton dress that had gathered detail underneath the bust and a pair of purple skinnies. She quickly bought her items before buying a couple of caramel macchiato's and then catching a cab to the gym where troy's practice was held.

As Gabriella walked into the stadium, she noticed that Troy had the boy's in a circle, maybe its like a pep talk or something. Though Gabriella as she walked to the bleachers to sit down, taking a sip from one of the Macchiato's she'd brought.

As the circle broke, Troy looked towards the bleachers to find Gabriella waiting for him, he grinned. Something about her presence made all the exhaustion from the intense practice melt.

"Hey Bella! What are you doing here?" he asked as he walked up to her, gym bag and bottle in hand.

Gabriella shrugged," nothing really. I went shopping today and by the time I was done, I realized that you'd almost be done to so I came here to catch a ride!"

Troy smiled," and Whats that I spy in your hand?" he said eyeing the macchiato in her hands.

"Oh you know, just a caramel macchiato, with extra caramel, you know, your favorite." Said Gabriella carelessly.

"You better have another one of those Mrs. Bolton or else…."

"Or else what troy?" challenged Gabriella.

"Aw come on brie! You had to buy me one, you couldn't have come here without getting me one!" he whined.

Gabriella just laughed and rolled her eyes, "I have it," she said stretching out her other hand with the macchiato in it, but then she pulled it back quickly," have a bath first, you reek!"

Troy smiled before grabbing his clothes and racing of to the locker room," I'll be back in a minute Bella!" he shouted as he ran.

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Finally, the big day arrived, game day.

Louie the Laker was already up in front rallying up the Laker fans, the basketball team was in the locker room, getting ready to go on.

"Good luck troy!" whispered Gabriella sweetly as she clutched on to Troy. When se pulled back Troy smiled. She was defiantly dressed for the occasion.



Along with the yellow top and purple skinnies, she wore yellow accessories in her hair and a pair of purple ballet flats, but the thing that would make her stand out from the rest of the crowd, was the fact that she was wearing his warm up jacket, she was the first and now the only girl to have ever worn his jacket.

The paparazzi would go wild.

"Basket ballers get ready!" came a voice over the intercoms in the locker room. Gabriella quickly tiptoed and gave troy a kiss on the cheek," I'll be cheering for you Troy Boy!" she said softly before hugging Chad, Zeke and Jason. She grabbed Sharpay and Kelsie's hands and pulled them out to the court. They sat right up front directly behind the Lakers Bench; soon Louie got in front of them and led the fans in a cheer.

The atmosphere was amazing, every single fan in the stadium was cheering loudly, Gabriella, sharpay and Kelsie being perhaps the loudest.

"Ladies and gentlemen! Introducing the Lakers team and their MVP Troy Bolton!" shouted the man over the microphone. Gabriella and the girls jumped up and cheered loudly. The team got together in a circle and did their pre game rituals.

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Through out the game, Gabriella couldn't take her eyes of one player and his name was Troy Bolton. She watched as he effortless glided across the court and jump up to score a basket. She watched him skillfully avoid the opponent's blocks and perfectly execute his blocks. She watched his warm blue eyes, now a little darker, dart across the court, looking for teammates he could pass the ball to, she watched him shake his head to take the wisps of sandy brown hair out of his eyes, she watched his muscles flex as he ran and threw the ball.

And she knew that she'd be lying if she said that at that very moment, she didn't feel like running up to him and pressing her lips to his, she she'd be lying if she said that she didn't yearn to run her hands up and down his chest. Because at that moment, Troy Bolton never looked so freaking attractive to Gabriella.

She mentally slapped herself, remind her that love doesn't exist in an arranged marriage, she looked back on the court to realize that troy was making the final shot from the 3 pointer line. She held her breath as she watched troy concentrate, ignoring all the fans and just concentrating on getting the ball into the hoop.

The second the ball left his hand, everyone stood up, with either their fists in their mouths or their hands on their head.

The ball rounded the ring 3 times before falling… falling into the ring!

The Lakers fans cheered and clapped some even crying tears of joy, they did it! The L.A Lakers is officially the best basketball team in the world! The players surrounded troy and clapped 

him on the back, and slapping hands with him. Gabriella and the girls cheered loudly and jumped before catching each other in a big bear hug, wide grins creasing their faces.

Hardly anyone could hear the announcer announce the Lakers win. The girls ran down to the court straight to their respective partners.

"TROY!" shouted Gabriella as she ran into his sweaty arms," you did it!" she said her voice now muffled against his chest, Troy laughed before picking her up and spinning her around," I did it!" he said as he put Gabriella on the floor, only to have her arms encircle his neck once more, he grinned as he wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her closer and burying his face into her soft brown curls.

They stood hugging in the middle of the court before she looked up. It was only then did she realize how close his face was to her's. His forehead landed on her's and their noses were touching. Gabriella moved her head a little bit just enough to be able to feel his breath on her lips. They both leaned in, unconscious to their surroundings, their lips were just about to touch…

Hey guys! I know I haven't been putting the author's notes on here and so I decided to do it now. I'm glad ya'll are enjoying the story! And wow 94 reviews! That's amazing! I have a favor to ask though! Could every one who put me on story alert please review, just this once! Please! I really want to get 110 reviews! Please!

REMINDER: troy and Gabi haven't actually kissed, they were about to though!

Peaceout!

Bhavana