Okay, by far the longest chapter I've ever written. Most of you voted for me to make this as a new chapter. And I got 100 reviews! (short break for mini party) Okay, so it was kind of funny how all of you reacted to Gabriella laughing.

Okay, here's the Top 5:

1. Goes to karen0474 for being the 100th reviewer! Yay!

2. Goes to Desiree Lemmon, I swear, she is like my biggest fan. She said that this story deserves a nationwide service on TV, and I was like woahhhh.

3. Goes to happyday3, can you put that song on iTunes?

4. Goes to PinkJelly, omg I read that whole thing and laughed so hard, except for the crying part, don't cry.

5. Goes to marebear11, your review made me laugh.

Disclaimer: I don't own HSM, or iTunes.

Chapter 9

I Bet You Want Your Pen Back

Gabriella kept laughing, and Troy felt like he was going to die. "Gabriella, please. Just…stop laughing at me."

Gabriella looked up at Troy, and her laughter was mixed with tears. "Troy, I'm not laughing because I think it's funny, I'm laughing because I'm happy. I'm happy that you love me that much!"

Troy began to stand up. "What? B-but you signed the paper!"

Gabriella laughed again. "No, I just picked up the pen!"

Troy immediately smiled. "So, you're not transferring?"

Gabriella laughed even harder. "No! Why would I do that? The only reason I was transferring was because I thought that you hated me, and I just found out that it's the exact opposite!"

After hearing that, Troy started laughing too. Gabriella walked over to Troy and put her head on his chest. Troy wrapped his arms around her.

They were both laughing together, but were interrupted by the principal of West High. "Like I said, Miss Montez. A simple romance is no reason to not switch schools!"

Gabriella turned her head to look at him, staying in Troy's warm embrace. "You're right; a simple romance is a stupid reason to stay at East High. But that's exactly it. This isn't a simple romance."

"And what, may I ask, is it?"

Gabriella smiled. "It's love."

Troy and Gabriella both leaned in until their lips met. Gabriella slid her arms around Troy's neck. Troy cupped Gabriella's face with his hand and deepened the kiss.

After about two minutes, they pulled apart. "Wow." Troy said.

Gabriella's smile got bigger. "I feel a little dizzy."

She took Troy's hand in hers, and they walked away together.

"Oh, wait a second!" Gabriella stopped walking.

"What? You're not getting second thoughts, are you?! Because I swear, I'll take you out to dinner tomorrow night! And I'll pay for you to have a spa day! And I'll go to every Scholastic Decathlon competition of yours! I'll even help you with your Calculus homework, even though you know I hate it!"

Gabriella laughed and pulled the pen out of her pocket. "I forgot to give this back."

Troy's face got red. "Oh, ummm, I knew that."

Gabriella laughed and kissed Troy again. "It's okay. And plus, those offers sounded really appealing."

Troy smiled.

Gabriella turned and ran back to the principal of West High with Troy following at her heels.

"Miss Montez, would you like to sign the form now?"

Gabriella shook her head. "No, but I bet you want your pen back." She said, showing him the pen the he had given her.

"Ah, yes. Will you please give it to me?"

"No." She said matter-of-factly.

"No?" The principal asked.

"Yes, no."

"What?" Troy and the principal said at the same time.

"I'm keeping the pen, to remind me to never transfer schools again." She explained.

"Well, fine. I hope you know that you're missing out on a great opportunity." The principal replied arrogantly.

"Oh, yes. There aren't many things I can think of that would be better than having you as my principal. Let me think, covering myself with honey and walking into a bee farm, wrestling a bear with rabies, trying to cut my arm off with a spoon, kissing an old man, and ummm, ooh being lost in the desert with my only food being potato chips!" Gabriella smiled bitter-sweetly.

She and Troy walked away together, laughing at the look on the principal's face.

Troy and Gabriella were sitting in the last row of the bleachers. The were sharing the same red wildcat blanket. It had gotten very cold, so they were cuddled together.

Every few minutes they would share a quick kiss. They watched the rest of the football game, waiting for Homecoming King and Queen to be announced.

The buzzer went off, and the whole crowd cheered. The Wildcats had won once again.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please remain in your seats. We are now going to announce the winners for Homecoming King and Queen!"

Everyone cheered even louder. They all took their seats and waited.

"Okay, the winner of Queen by default is…Sharpay Evans!"

Sharpay walked onto the field wearing a knee length black skirt, a black shimmery top, and a white blazer. The announcer put the crown on her head.

"And who is the King to accompany this beautiful Queen? Well, why don't we have the Queen announce it?"

The announcer handed Sharpay his card and the microphone. "The winner of King is…Zeke Baylor!"

Everyone clapped, and Zeke walked onto the field in an all black suit. He had the crown put on his head.

"And this lovely Homecoming Court wins an all expense paid date at Lava Springs Country Club!"

The crowd cheered even louder. Everyone started to file out of the stadium.

"Well, girlfriend. May I walk you home?" Troy put out his arm for Gabriella.

"No." Gabriella said.

Troy looked hurt, and she laughed. "I am NOT walking home when it's this cold. We'll get a ride from Zeke."

Troy nodded.

Troy and Gabriella waited for Zeke, who had to get a certificate from the principal of East High before he left. He eventually came walking towards them, with Sharpay next to him.

"Hey, guys. What's up?" Zeke asked.

"Oh, we need a ride, Gabriella's cold. So cold that her lips turned blue."

"But, her lips aren't blue now." Sharpay pointed out.

"Well, yeah. That's because we warmed them up by ki—yeah, we need a ride." Troy said, his red cheeks turning even redder.

"Oh, okay. Sharpay's riding home with me too." Zeke said.

"But, doesn't Ryan have a car?" Gabriella asked.

"Well, yeah. But uhhh…my mom…wants…pictures of…me and Zeke. So I have to get a ride from him." Sharpay nervously laughed.

"Well, okay then." Troy said, and they all headed towards Zeke's car.

Sharpay sat in the front seat of Zeke's car. Troy and Gabriella were in the back, making out. She could tell by the smacking noise they made every once in a while.

She looked over at Zeke, who was driving. She didn't know why she had made an excuse to ride in his car with him, she just did.

She looked at Zeke's face. He was definitely a handsome man. He was also very popular, and very nice.

Zeke turned and smiled at her. Sharpay felt her heart flip. She immediately told herself not to like him. He wasn't interested in her; none of the guys were interested in the Ice Princess.

She sat back in her seat, closed her eyes, and sighed.

She liked the feeling of being in a car with Zeke, it just felt…right. Aside from the couple in the back with their faces glued together.

As if he had read her mind, Zeke acknowledged the kissing couple. "Hey, do you guys ever come up for air, or do you just hold your breaths for a really long time. Because if you do, you should try out for the swim team."

Both Troy and Gabriella stopped kissing immediately, their faces bright red.

"Oh, don't worry. I don't mind you kissing; I was just worried about your health. It's dangerous not to breathe. But please, continue."

Troy smiled, and he and Gabriella started kissing again.

Sharpay looked at them, and wished that she could kiss Zeke like that. She quickly shoved the thought away, reminding herself that Zeke didn't like her like that.

They finally arrived at Troy's house, and both Troy and Gabriella got out of the car.

"Oh, Gabriella, don't you want us to give you a ride home?" Zeke asked.

Gabriella's face turned red. "Oh, um, no. Troy and I are gonna tell his parents that we're dating now, and then they can just drive me home."

Zeke nodded. "Was this before or after he stared to try to suck your face off?"

Gabriella's face got even redder.

"Oh, Gabriella. You know Zeke is just kidding." Sharpay said.

"Yeah, I was joking around. I don't have a problem with you guys dating; it was just a little funny."

Gabriella smiled, and she and Troy walked into his house.

Zeke turned to Sharpay. "So, where do you live?"

"Uhh, 234 East Walnut D-Drive." She spit out.

Zeke nodded, and began to drive towards that street. Sharpay could've sworn that he was driving slower than before, but she just guessed that she was just seeing things.

"So, we're King and Queen." Zeke said, and let out a chuckle.

"Y-yea."

Sharpay wanted to smack herself for stuttering so much.

"So, Gabriella and Troy. I thought it wouldn't happen after what she did to you."

Sharpay nodded. "Look, Zeke. It's my fault that she did that. I don't want you to change your view on Gabriella. I sort of set her up. Well, not sort of. I did set her up. I hope it doesn't change your opinion on me, though."

Zeke laughed. "Sharpay, I like that you're a schemer. I don't hold it against you."

Sharpay smiled. She told herself that Zeke wasn't saying that he liked her more than a friend. But that was one of the things she liked in a guy, that he likes her scheming ways. She also wanted one of those guys that would worship her, and would always be there when she wanted him to be.

Zeke turned onto Sharpay's street. He was surprised when he saw how enormous her house was. It was actually an estate.

"Whoa, this is your house?"

"Yeah, my family is kind of wealthy. Let me go get my mom."

Sharpay reached for the door handle, but was surprised when the door opened for her. She got out, and realized that Zeke had opened it for her.

"I'll just be a moment." She said.

She ran into her house. She couldn't find her mother, but she saw their butler, Jacques.

"Jacques! Where is my mother?" Sharpay called.

"Ahh, Miss Evans! She is in the dining hall."

Sharpay ran through the large oak doors to her left. "Mom, I need you to take pictures of me and Zeke, we're the Homecoming King and Queen."

Her mother looked up from her meal. "Oh, but sweetie. We don't need any photographs!"

"But mommy! I told him you wanted to so he'd drive me home! If you don't come and take the pictures he'll know that I was lying!" She cried.

Her father look confusedly at her mother, but her mom understood completely.

"Okay sweetie." She said, getting up from the table.

"Jacques! Bring me the camera!" Her mother called. The butler soon emerged from the left with a very expensive pink camera.

They both walked out of the oak double doors of the house.

"Sorry, Zeke. My mom couldn't find the camera!" Sharpay said, making up an excuse.

"Well, when you're house is that big I can see that losing something would be quite a problem!" Zeke laughed.

Sharpay's mom was still fairly young, so she understood what Sharpay would want her to do.

"Alright. You two go in front of that rosebush right there, Ah, good!" She said, clicking the camera.

"Why don't you guys do something cute, like put your arms around each other!"

Sharpay smiled, she knew what her mother was doing.

"Ooh, that's good! Sharpay, kiss him on the cheek, that'd be a really cute shot!"

Sharpay leaned up and kissed Zeke on the cheek. Her mother took the picture.

"Um, one more. I want you two to get very close, and look straight into each other's eyes. Ooh, exactly! Oh, wait, something's wrong with the camera! This will only take a second! Just stay in that pose!" Mrs. Evans lied.

Sharpay looked into Zeke's eyes. She got very lost in them, and could feel her heart beating uncontrollably. Zeke was close enough to kiss her.

In her mind, she wished that he would. Suddenly, Zeke started to lean in. Sharpay began to lean in also. His lips were so close; she couldn't wait to feel them on hers.

"Aha! I got it!"

Sharpay mentally cursed her mother's bad timing.

"Okay, so go back into that pose. Aaaaand…perfect!" Her mom yelled, taking the picture.

Sharpay looked up at Zeke, and realized that they were still extremely close.

"Oh, um…uh…I better go inside now, it is pretty cold." Sharpay said.

Zeke seemed to be brought out of a trance. "Oh, yea. Okay, see you tomorrow, on our date."

Sharpay smiled. "See you tomorrow!" She called.

She watched Zeke climb into his car, and then spun around to face her mom.

"Mom! He was about to kiss me and you interrupted!" Sharpay screamed.

"Oh, I'm so sorry sweetie! I had no idea!"

Sharpay was about to yell again, but at that moment Ryan's car pulled into their long driveway.

Her mother marched over. "Honey, where have you been?"

"Oh, um, I was with Kelsi." Ryan said, smiling sheepishly.

"Well what were you doing with Kelsi?" His mother demanded. But Sharpay had inched over to her and gave her a look.

"Mom! Kelsi is Ryan's girlfriend." She whispered.

Mrs. Evan's face immediately softened. "Oh, my little Ry Bread is all grown up!"

Ryan rolled his eyes at his childhood nickname, and darted up into the house.

Troy was lying in his bed, thinking of Gabriella. He couldn't believe how lucky he had gotten. Suddenly, his phone began to ring.

"Hello?"

"Guess who?" Gabriella's voice chimed over the other end.

"Hey, Gabi. Why'd you call? It's like, two in the morning."

"Oh, I'm sorry. Were you trying to sleep, because I'm so sorry if I woke you up, really. I'll just call back later."

"No! No, I wasn't sleeping. I couldn't sleep, I was thinking of you." Troy felt his face grow hot.

"Haha, same here. Not about myself, but you."

Troy smiled.

"Hey, Gabriella? Do you think I'm a terrible kisser?" He asked.

"No, I think you're the most amazing kisser in the whole entire world. Why?"

"Oh, just cause. Hey, I think my dad's coming! I gotta go!"

Gabriella sighed disappointedly. "Okay, bye, Troy."

"Oh, wait!"

"What?" Gabriella asked.

"I love you."

"I love you, too. Bye, Troy."

"Bye, Gabriella."

Troy quickly hung up his phone and pretended to be asleep. His door opened and he felt someone sit on his bed.

"Troy, I know that you're awake." His dad said.

Troy sat up.

"Hey, dad. Sorry that I'm still awake."

His dad laughed. "Look, I know how you feel about Gabriella."

"Of course you do, dad. We told you that we're dating."

"No, not that you're dating. I met you're mother in high school too, at a carnival. I was—"

"She told me the story, dad." Troy interrupted.

"Well, anyway, I know what it's like." His father smiled.

"Know what what's like?" Troy asked.

"Being in love."

Troy smiled. His dad walked out of the room. Troy reached for his phone again.

"Drop the phone and go to sleep!" His father called.

Troy chuckled. He closed his eyes and thought of Gabriella. He smiled; the feeling of her lips on his was better than he ever could have imagined.

Before he knew it, he was asleep.

Okay, so yeah, Gabriella wasn't being cruel. And now there's some sweet Zekepayness. Okay, there's only a few chapters left, but I will make them as romantic and drama filled as I can. Like, it's kind of hard, but I need to please my reviewers.

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