Chapter 10

After school, Mike and Troy decided to talk to their dad about what happen with Ms Montez. "Dad, can you tell us what happened between you and Ms Montez?" Troy asked, sitting down in one of the recliner chairs while Mike sat on the coffee table, even though they weren't allowed to. "It's complicated boys." Their father told them. "Oh, we can handle complicated stuff already. Please tell us." Mike urged their father to. As Mr Bolton went on explaining about the situation between him and Ms Montez; Ms Montez was explaining the same situation to the girls. "And then she left without saying another word." He ended. "So, is there a way we can get them back?" Troy asked. Mike was still confused at what he just heard; basically he couldn't understand a single word that their father told them. Troy understood every word. "Maybe in time you'll find them again.

"But I suggest that right now, you both should concentrate on your education." Mr Bolton smiled, stood up, and walked out of the living room.

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"So, we should just wait till they find us again?" Gabriella asked. "Well, if you want it that way, it's your choice." Ms Montez smiled and walked out of the living room. "I guess we should just spend a few years away from them and we'll move back to Albuquerque soon." Alex and Gabriella both headed upstairs towards their rooms. "'Night Gabs!" Alex called from across the hall before logging on her computer. "Good night Alex!" Gabriella called back and logged onto her computer.

Ellababy logs on
Ryloveskelsi logs on

Ellababy: what's up Ry?

Ryloveskelsi: nothing much. What about you?

Ellababy: I'm doing good. You changed your screen name?

Ryloveskelsi: yeah. I noticed that you changed yours.

Ellababy: well, are you with Kels now?

Ryloveskelsi: yup. How's school going for ya?

Ellababy: it's great actually! Alex and I met two sweet guys. Their names are Derek and Luke. Luke is Derek's friend; and Derek's pretty much single.

Ryloveskelsi: I hope you don't run away with him *wink wink*

Ellababy: shut up Evans!

Ryloveskelsi: you know I'm kidding.

Chemistrygeek logs on

Chemistrygeek: gabby!!

Ellababy: taylor!!

*Chemistrygeek & Ellababy give each other a virtual hug*

Ellababy: I missed you!

Chemistrygeek: I missed you too!

Ryloveskelsi: I'm so logging off. Bye gabs! See ya Tay!

Chemistrygeek: bye Ry.

Ellababy: love you!

Ryloveskelsi: you too! ^-^

Ryloveskelsi logs off

Chemistrygeek: so, did you meet any cute guys yet?

Ellababy: yeah. Their names are Derek and Luke. They're really sweet, funny, and even their friends were nice.

Chemistrygeek: I'm glad you went to a normal school. It actually sucks being here.

Ellababy: why? Is Troy moping around all day?

Chemistrygeek: worse. He keeps thinking about the happy days that you've spent with him. The day he asked you to be his girlfriend; the day you first met; and the day he asked you out on your first official date.

Ellababy: wow…I guess I did hurt him that bad.

Alexmontez21 logs on
Wildcatchamp14 logs on
Lovingtaylor01 logs on
Superstar08 logs on

Ellababy: whoa Montez!

Alexmontez21: whoa Ella!

Lovingtaylor01: has your screen name been this way for a while?

Alexmontez21: yup. *to Mike* hello two-timer.

Superstar08: I wasn't two-timing you! she just came over.

Ellababy: who's she?

Alexmontez21: his ex-girlfriend Danielle; but she goes by Dani.

Ellababy: two-timer!!!

Chemistrygeek: I totally agree!

Wildcatchamp14: and you don't call me one?

Ellababy: you're not a two-timer. You're just good looking, which reminds me. Have you dated any girls lately?

Wildcatchamp14: where'd you get that idea?

Ellababy: hm…I don't know, people? Toodles!

Ellababy logs off

Lovingtaylor01: haha…probably from Ness.

Superstar08: Vanessa McKinley?

Alexmontez21: do you know her?

Chemistrygeek: She's the head cheerleader. Well, in Troy's case, let's just say 'the hottest girl in school'. You know what I mean?

Alexmontez21: Yeah. I know what you're saying.

Alexmontez21 logs off
Chemistrygeek logs off

Lovingtaylor01: tay-tay!! No!!!!

Lovingtaylor01 logs off
NessyxSharpay logs on

Superstar08: gotta go dude. Good luck!

Superstar08 logs on

Wildcatchamp14: what do you want McKinley?

NessyxSharpay: nothing Bolton. Why did you break up with her? Or did she break up with you?

Wildcatchamp14: she broke up with me.

NessyxSharpay: so you're single now, huh?

Wildcatchamp14: yeah. So?

NessyxSharpay: well, you have two choices now. You can go out with me or…Sharpay. I mean we're both sexier than…her.

Wildcatchamp14: really…? Well my mind's agrees with you, but my heart tells me that you're just plain stupid. I would never date you again. Especially Sharpay.

Troypay4ever logs on

Troypay4ever: what did you say?

Wildcatchamp14: Troypay? Wow, that's just great.

NessyxSharpay: c'mon Troy. You're perfect for each other.

Wildcatchamp14: she hates me! She loves Mike.

Troypay4ever: but Mikepay won't work out; and besides that's a weird name. ^-^

Wildcatchamp14: we'll never be together.

NessyxSharpay: yes you will. Someday Gabriella will forget about you and you'll be forced to fall in love with Sharpay.

NessyxSharpay logs off

Wildcatchamp14: you have a sick, sick mind!

Wildcatchamp14 logs off

Troypay4ever: *smiles mischievously* you wouldn't know…

Troypay4ever logs off

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The next morning Troy wakes up with a phone call; he groans as he answers it. "What do you want?" And then he heard a giggle at the end of the other line. "Silly Bolton!" Gabriella giggled again. Troy just smiled. "Why did you call me at 5am in the morning Montez?" he asked jokingly as he got out of bed. "I'm sorry, but I have to go to school at 7. So, what's my birthday gift since it was on Sunday, I think." She answered with a smile on her face as she headed downstairs to eat cereal. "Well, thanks for making me take an early shower. I have to talk to you about…something." He entered the bathroom. "What is it about this time?" she asked after swallowing another spoonful. "Well it's about Sharpay and her friend.

"They think that you'll forget me someday." Troy took off his shirt and looked at himself in the mirror. "You have got to stop spending an hour in the bathroom, just because your hair looks messy when you take your shirt off." "How--?" "I was your ex-girlfriend, right?" Gabriella interrupted him. "Oh right. So, I guess I'll talk to you after school. Just remember to call me at 4pm or something." He reminded her. "I won't forget. Bye." Gabriella hung up and shook her head at her sister. "Hey Slut." Gabriella greeted her sister with a smirk on her face. "Hey Prep." Alex was glad to have her younger sister back. The sister who used to call her a slut when they were in 5th grade; "Nice glasses Montez." "Nice face." Gabriella complimented back.

She placed her bowl back in the sink as her sister grabbed herself an apple. Today was the day for their driving test and it was only the second day of school. "I can't believe we'll actually have the test today and I didn't even study for it." Alex exclaimed as they both walked to school. They were surprised that their school was actually closer to their home.

Meanwhile with Troy and Mike; "She called you this morning at 5am?" Mike asked his brother sarcastically. Troy checked the clock; it was already seven-thirty. "Let's just go dude." Troy grabbed his backpack and headed out the door; Mike did the same. "Hey Troy want a ride?" Sharpay stopped her car in front their house. "No, I have to drive my brother to school since our dad took his car." Troy answered. The boys got in Troy's car, backed out of the driveway, and drove down the street. They were being followed by Sharpay's car. "She'll find a way to get your hands on you, you know?" Mike turned to his brother. "I know, but she really annoys me. Sometimes I just wish that Gabriella was actually here." Troy parked his car in the parking lot; he and his brother got out. They entered the school together just as Troy locked his car.

That night, Troy climbed up the ladder to his tree house and leaned against the railing. And on the same night, Gabriella stood outside on her balcony and looked up at the stars. Both looked up at the same bright star and thought, When will I see you again?