Chapter 8

Recap

"You guys are lying." Aaron said again as everyone shifted in their seats, avoiding eye contact.

"I mean, how can Laura—I mean Gabriella not have a boyfriend when she's this gorgeous and nice!" Aaron said, smiling at Gabriella as the gang sighed in pure relief.

"Uhh—boys are just scared to get close to her because umm.. we're gonna beat the crap out of him if they um.. hurt Gabriella.. So.. don't hurt Gabriella if you don't want any serious damage." Zeke covered as the rest nodded their heads.

"Don't worry. I'll take care of Gabriella more than anyone had ever taken care of her." Aaron said, kissing Gabriella temple as she giggled. Troy looked and tried to hide the pain that he was feeling.

End of Recap

The gang gave out an awkward smile as they stared at Troy who had his head down.

"Excuse me for a second. I need to go to the bathroom." Troy said quickly as he practically ran to the bathroom, trying to get away from the group of people.

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Troy shut the bathroom door and slid to the floor. It hurt him like hell to see Gabriella with another guy. The words that Aaron said hurt so much to the point that he just couldn't control himself anymore.

"Why is this happening to me?" Troy cried, tears flowing down his cheeks. He stayed in the bathroom for a few more minutes until he heard a knock on the door.

"Troy are you in there?" Gabriella asked worriedly.

"Yeah umm.. I'll be there in a minute." Troy called out, wiping his tears and trying to keep his voice clear.

"I'll wait for you." Gabriella said.
"You don't have to." Troy said but he could feel Gabriella just standing outside the door.

Finally, Troy came out and there she was, waiting for him.

"Are you ok? You were there for a pretty long time." Gabriella said as Troy just laughed nervously.

"Was I? I was kinda reading those magazines inside. That's why." Troy lied but he knew that Gabriella didn't believe him at all.

"Aaron, Camille and Casey left already because they have to go somewhere. I'm supposed to go as well but I want to meet my mom." Gabriella explained.

"Oh. Is the gang still there?" Troy asked, leading Gabriella to the staircase. They both sat on the steps and just embraced each others company.

"Yeah. They're really into the movie." Gabriella giggled which made Troy smile.

"Then why are you here?" Troy asked confusedly.

"I don't really know. I guess, I enjoy your company just a little bit more than the others. I feel kinda left out as well since they're all in pairs." She said with a laugh.

"Oh ok. Your company is always welcome. If you need anything, I'll always be here for you no matter what." Troy said sincerely.

"Thanks." Gabriella said brightly.

"You know what I don't get, the fact that you don't have a girlfriend. I mean, I think you're one of the most amazing guys I have ever met." Gabriella said.

"I used to have this amazing girl. I actually share my apartment with her. But I hurt her. I wanted to say sorry but I couldn't." Troy spilled.

"You should. It will make you feel better." She smiled which melted Troy's heart. Troy whispered something and she could've sworn that Troy said 'I'm sorry'. (I kinda changed the scenario from the trailer)

"So, what are you doing later?" Troy asked casually.

"Well, I just want to hang out with you guys and know you better.. then.. I'm having dinner with Aaron! Isn't that great?!" Gabriella exclaimed enthusiastically.

"Yeah." Troy mumbled, faking a smile.

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"Guys, I don't know what we should do. I mean, why does Gabriella's boyfriend have to be so nice?! If he wasn't, I would've just kicked him out!! But he's so freakin nice and gorgeous!!" Sharpay said as Zeke gave her a look.

"Oh Zeke, come of it. You know that I don't feel any attraction to him." Sharpay said, rolling her eyes.

"What should we do? Either way, someone is gonna get hurt. Right now, Troy's hurting badly." Chad said sympathetically as they all spied on Gabriella and Troy.

"I don't know. Maybe Gabriella's memory will come back soon… I mean, Troy's memory came back when he had amnesia." Jason said.

"I know!!" Chad exclaimed excitedly as everyone turned their heads to face him.

"You thought of an idea?" Taylor asked her boyfriend carefully.

"Yes!" Chad said.

"Well, let's hear it!" Sharpay said impatiently.

"Do you guys remember how Troy's memory came back?" Chad said brightly and as soon as he said it, the gang knew that his plan was once again, out of the question.

"Chad, there is no way in hell, we will let a basketball hit Gabriella's head. Yeah, Troy's memory came back when you accidentally threw that basketball right on his head but this is different. What if Gabi's condition get worse?" Kelsi said as everyone nodded their heads in agreement except for Chad who looked kind of upset knowing that his plan wasn't gonna work.

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"Gabi, can you remember anything at all from before?" Troy asked hopefully.

"Unfortunately, I really have no memory. I mean, it doesn't matter that much anymore right because well.. I got you guys already and you'll tell me everything. I have a great family, friends and a perfect boyfriend. I'm not missing anything in my life anymore. If there is something missing, you will tell me right?" Gabriella asked with a soft smile.

"Yeah I will." Troy lied.

"Promise?" Gabriella asked while Troy stayed quiet. Before he could answer Gabriella, the gang came.

"Thank you!" Troy thought, glad that there was a distraction.

"Gabi, do you want to do some karaoke?" Sharpay asked as Gabriella's eye brow jumped up.

"I don't sing though. I can't sing." Gabriella reasoned.

"Have you ever heard yourself sing?" Kelsi asked with a smile.

"Ummm.. no.. why?" Gabriella asked curiously.

"Because you're one of the most amazing singer I've ever known. I mean, when you and Troy sing, its magic." Zeke slipped as everyone froze.

"Troy and me? Singing?" Gabriella asked, unsure of what she just heard.

"Umm.. I don't have much of a voice." Troy said quickly.

"Wait—why didn't you guys tell me? I mean, I sing?" Gabriella asked, still a little surprised.

"Yeah you do. Can we just, forget about everything and just have fun tonight? Sing, dance and be crazy?" Jason stated.

"Forget about everything? I guess I accomplished that." Gabriella mumbled. For some reason, there was still something missing.

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