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Chapter 10
I was in deep, deep, shit. I mean really what was I meant to do? Avoid Troy? That wasn't possible considering I had practically every class with him. Should I carry on as I did before, threatening and hurting? I really, really wanted to, but as Troy had suggested (and as I wanted to hurt him the most ) I would only be made to undo what I had done.
So I came to a conclusion, I could do one of two things, one: I could express my full potential in the activities I had been trying to hide, or two: I could keep my head down and show them that I had been effected by their ego diminishing acts. I'm thinking of going for option one, and that was why I was standing out side Mrs. Darbus' office with Taylor trying to calm me down. I was bouncing like a lunatic.
'Gabi! Calm down!' she ushered me 'I'm trying Tay but I'm nervous!' I said in an urgent tone, as I saw the door handle turn the end of my sentence went strangely high pitched, even for a girl.
Troy's POV
I couldn't believe she had said that, I thought she would know me well enough to know that that would cause havoc to the impression the team and my dad had of me! My dad hadn't found out yet and I wasn't intending of telling him.
Me, Chad and Zeke were walking down the hallway when I heard the distinct voice of Taylor 'Gabi! Calm down!' Gabriella was there? Why do I care? But I can't deny that I am, I found myself picking up pace to see her sooner.
'hey man slow down!' Chad said and I remembered his short legs, or my long ones like he likes to put it.
We rounded to corner and I saw Gabriella bouncing up and down on the balls of her feet, looking like a five year old. I smiled slightly and I saw Chad snickering 'shut up!' I told him sternly while trying to be quiet. He didn't stop so I japed him in the ribs with my elbow.
I knew she was nervous it was the way she played with the hem of her skirt, I wanted to go over and comfort her but every time I look in her eyes I get angry and I don't know why no I do know, and Its irrational and rude but I can't help but put all my hate into my stare, and the thing is, I don't even think I'm mad at her!
Well I don't think I am, I only ever get three overpowering feelings around her, 1) I burn up and fell like I'm on fire, 2) I get butterflies and feel like a different person like we're both 8 and can tell each other things I couldn't dream of tell some of my supposed "best friends" and 3) the anger, its like my blood boils and sparks and I get angry I feel that reaction around her, that she has that power to effect me like this, and obviously it shows in my eyes because I've seen her tear up at it, that broke my heart in two, I could literally feel it cracking slowly down the middle, shards stabbing its perimeter and reminding me constantly of what I had just done.
I shook my head and only got a few words of their conversation 'I'm sure you're brilliant why are you nervous?' that was Taylor and then a voice that I wouldn't have said belonged to Gabriella (but obviously did) spoke 'because I'm having to ask the Dragon lady!' she said in a high pitched, innocent voice, that's what she normally sounded like? No threats or booming menacing voice? Wow, she could be like…don't say it troy you know your thinking it don't feed it!
We shouldn't really be in the halls, we should be at after school basketball practice but we were late so here we were. I hadn't told my dad about Gabriella's attack yet, I doubt he would think badly of her anyway, and I hadn't told him about the uniform yet either, I would see if he could bring me a note, he'd probably ask mum, stupid united front.
What was she going to ask Mrs. Darbus? I listened more intently as we got further from Gabriella and Taylor. 'Mrs. Darbus?' he sweet voice rang through every word. 'yes dear?' what the hell? Mrs. Darbus was never nice to her! 'would you mind if I took you up on your offer?' I heard her voice shake, I had never seen her more nervous before, actually I had, at her competition.
'well of course, oh and you should inform Mr. Bolton that he will be involved as well' she said and my breath hitched, they were talking about eh musical and about me being in it…wait a minute Gabriella wanted to be in the musical? 'I don't think that'll be happening' she said quietly, by now I had told the guys I would catch them up, saying I need the bathroom 'oh and why's that?' was she going to tell her? 'we aren't exactly on speaking terms' she said as meek as before 'well that tie's in nicely with tomorrows form time activity' Mrs. Darbus chirped and I had to run to practice being 20minutes late as it is.
Gabriella's POV
I turned and walked out the school doors, I really should be over joyed that Mrs. Darbus is so understanding about the whole thing but to be honest I was to busy fretting over the outcome of this "activity".
I had a bad feeling about it that's all, maybe I should just forget about it and focus on my audition, should I dance? Should I sing? I really didn't know, but I did need to talk to Sharpay, you know see how temperamental she is. Social suicide I know, but I'm practically there anyway.
The captain of the basketball team hates me, the leader of the cheerleading squad hates me and practically everyone apart from Ryan and Taylor.
Taylor wasn't going to be in school tomorrow so Ryan had offered to keep me company for the day, I had smiled and thanked him.
*~(the next day)~*
'dad!' I whined scratching at the new school jumper 'its itchy!' I said, the uniform was hideous. The skirt was plaid (red and a dark gold), the shirt was white and the jumper was a dark maroon or crimson with the school crest on the left side. The skirt was probably as short as Sherylin which was an insult to myself, the reason being I was too small waisted to have a longer one, the only way to get a longer on was to get a bigger side and It would just fall down!
I sighed and my father chuckled, 'here' he said handing me some toast which I accepted eagerly 'now I would go get the camera, but I know you'd hate it' I nodded 'you know me so well' I said my mouth full. 'now go other wise you're going to be late' he said and I grabbed my car keys preparing myself for the second time I would take myself into school by car.
Troy's POV
My jaw dropped as I saw Gabriella step out of her car, her car was amazing but it did not match her, 'figures, Gabriella has to be the one to look hot in the new school uniform' Chad said by my side, he said it in a platonic way but it still made me feel like a green monster.
She locked her car over her shoulder, and walked past us, her shoes clicking and everyone staring in aw, I knew to sunglasses were so she didn't have to see the people, she hid her embarrassment well, but I could tell. It was as if her emotions were my own.
*~(form room)~*
Gabriella's POV
I sat down and sighed, 'hey' I looked up and saw Ryan, 'hi' he cocked his head to the side, 'you ok? You seem…annoyed?' he said warily an I smiled 'don't like the attention' I said and he was shocked for a moment 'really?' I nodded grimacing, and noticed he had something behind his back.
He noticed my stare and laughed nervously, 'well I was wondering…' he said and pulled out a poster, it was for a dance…'you know if you wanted to go' he said and I smiled 'ok, but our relationship is platonic right?' I said and he nodded chuckling lightly 'oh yeah, I have my eye on someone' he said quickly and I jumped up from my seat.
'who? Who?' I whisper shouted and he laughed at my eagerness 'Kelsi' he said and I smiled at him brightly 'aw that's sweet' I said 'but she's not in town for the next month so I thought, seeing as I have no one to go with and I had initially thought you'd go with Troy…' my mouth fell open 'what?' I screeched and everything fell silent 'nothing, nothing, so you want to go to the dance?' everyone gasped obviously getting the wrong end of the stick.
'yeah sure, thanks' I said to him sweetly and hugged his round the neck, he caught on quickly and hugged me back, lifting me off the floor slightly. 'milk it up why not' I muttered into his ear 'I am an actor' he said back and I sighed.
We parted and everyone continued their business, that being gossiping about what had just happened, I found Sharpay striding over to me. 'hey, Sharpay right?' I said and she smiled 'yeah, Gabriella?' I nodded 'you can act' she said, saying it straight 'well done' I said sarcastic 'I could use you in my spring musical' she said and I nodded 'yeah I was auditioning for that' I said and she clapped excitedly 'well consider your place secured, oh and Troy's staring at you, think your self lucky, he doesn't do that often'
She left me contemplating her words, and I glanced to the front to see Troy staring with a profound look in his eyes, for once they weren't filled with hate but confusion. I raised an eyebrow and he shook his head, snapping himself out of his trance.
'Hello class!' Mrs. Darbus chirped 'I have an activity for you this morning, all first lessons are cancelled so that each form can have some time to bond' it was the way she said the word, I knew I would never be able to live this down…ever.
'I have observed you all interacting with each other, and to hello you along I thought first I need to know how strong your bond is with the person you are not fond of. For example I can tell Sherylin and Sharpay are mortal enemies, but I don't know if you need to start a friendship from scratch or if you actually know quite a bit about each other' I groaned.
'seeing you obvious enthusiasm miss. Montez you can go first, now who did I match you with…' she sad scanning down the register but she didn't have to 'I think you'll find that my worst enemy is-' I said but got cut off 'would be me' Troy finished, and the class fell into silence 'oh I did pair you two together, thought you would be a little more shocked though' I laughed without humour 'oh he's my enemy alright, no shock there' I said coldly and sat in a chair at the front, facing the class, Troy did the same but about three mitres to the right of me.
Ryan smiled encouragement at me and I rolled my eyes. 'now your closet friend will ask the other person questions about you, they answer more correct than incorrect then I know there is potential for saving the train wreck if not I should presume that staying apart until you grow up is a better option' she said and I grinded my teeth together 'so you're saying if I know nothing about him then I'm immature?' I said raising an eyebrow 'no, no…well yes in a way I suppose I am' I sighed.
'Gabriella, I did put Taylor down to ask Troy questions but she isn't here who do you think should take her place?' I smiled at Ryan 'I will' he said getting up and standing next to Troy, Troy glared at him. And I threw Ryan as reassuring wink.
'Chad go stand next to Gabriella' Mrs. Darbus ordered and he got up 'what's up Gabster' he teased 'shut up Chad' I said and he chuckled.
'no Ryan you first' Mrs. Darbus said and Ryan nodded 'Gabriella close your eyes-' he said and I threw him a sceptical glance 'just do it' he said smirking and I obliged reluctant 'Troy what is the colour of Gabriella's eyes' he wouldn't know this.
'grey' the class fell silent, waiting for me to open my eyes to reveal if he was right or not, but I couldn't I was in shock. 'y-your right' Ryan said with trouble, the form gasped as I opened my eyes, Troy was looking down bashfully and I knew my cheeks were red, Mrs. Darbus looked exultant.
'Chad your turn and make it appropriate' she told him patronizingly 'has troy ever had a girlfriend?' he asked and I wondered if he minded me saying this or not, I looked at him fleetingly but he was looking away. 'no' I said sheepishly, and another gasp erupted from the class 'mrs. Darbus this is stupid can I go?' I asked feeling my cheeks warm 'please?' I pleaded 'what the matter Montez, scared you know nothing about the most popular boy in school?' Sherylin teased and my jaw tightened noticeably 'shut up Sherylin' to my surprise Troy stepped in, and a shocked looking Sherylin slumped in her chair.
Mrs. Darbus cleared her throat 'I'll stay' I grumbled and let out a stressed sigh. 'right Ryan, carry on' her looked at Ryan warmly. 'do you know what type of dance, she did when she was younger?' I had told Ryan and Taylor everything about me, and they had told me everything about them, I had even told them about my older brother in college.
'um, I'm gunna guess…' he said sounding unsure. 'Ballroom and that dance they do in Spain with the fans and the wood clip clop things' I snickered but in a friendly way, 'I don't know about that…all I knew was that she did modern, Gabriella?' he asked and I nodded 'he's right' reluctance was evident in my tone.
'ahh thought you were being cryptic did you? Didn't seem to stop Troy thought' Mrs. Darbus said light heartedly thought I wished she hadn't both me and Troy were red to our hairlines.
'now Chad last go and then we can get some others up' she said to Chad and he contemplated 'hurry up, I want to hide' I hissed and Troy chuckled and I stubbornly sunk in my chair putting. 'has Troy ever liked you? As in more than a friend?'
There we are I really can't be bothered to write anymore, I'm sorry but the lack of reviews isn't exactly helping my writing enthusiasm. So review, and I'm not updating again until I have at least 3 or 4, I will except three if they're constructive and not three words long, four if not. REVIEW!
Sasha XxxX