this is way overdue and i am sorry. i was very distracted by my other story Pregnant Intern. but enough about that. READ! and review porfaplease.

I wrote about Taylor.

She really has helped me the most with all of this. I know she wishes she could do more but she tries, I couldn't ask for more than that.

Now I'm starting to think my little speech is horrible compared to some of the other peoples. I mean theres are heartfelt and everything. Some even made me drop a tear they were so good. Damn me for waiting until the last minute to do this. Why did I wait? I mean I could have easily done it during free period or something…and like I do anything at home. I'm there most of my time watching tv and wasting the time that could be used to write this. Damn.

"Thank you Carla, Gabriella you're up." I looked up at Michael and quickly looked back down before standing up. I cleared my throat and looked down at my index card and didn't dare to look at the circle.

"My best friend Taylor has to be the one person who really helps me with all of this…drama. She actually suggested I get into group so I have her to thank really. I tell her everything, things that most people probably wouldn't want to hear. I didn't really know what to write and after hearing all of yours mine pretty much sucks considering that's all I wrote…but Taylor knows that she's been a huge help and I'm thankful for her every day, that's all that matters." I sat down and didn't look up even when everyone clapped.

"That was great Gabriella, and you're right it does only matter that, that person knows that you're thankful. Troy you're next." Michael and the rest of the group turned their attention towards Troy. I dared a look at him to see he was already standing up ready for the challenge.

"The person who has helped me the most is the most amazing girl in the world. I don't tell her sweet things enough but she deserves them. She listens even though most don't other than my best friend Chad. I've never really been close to a girl like I have to her lately. I treat her like pure shit sometimes and others I act like she's my girl. When I talk to her it's like talking to … a diary or something cheesy like that. She gives the best advice out of anyone I know and has been pretty much the reason I feel like going to school now and the reason I even come here…she's perfect." Troy looked up at me before sitting down never saying the name of the person.

Somewhere inside I would love to believe that he was talking about me. That look he gave me at the end said something like that. But why would he say anything about me..I don't think I'm that special.

I didn't pay much attention the rest of group I just couldn't stop thinking of this girl that Troy described. Wondering who it is that he talks to outside of school so much and never told me. I'm kind of hurt at that fact. At first I thought it was Talia-his older sister-though that was easily scratched out when with Troy saying 'my girl'. It's not normal to call your sister your girl.

Next Day

"Hi," I looked up from my locker and smiled slightly when I saw Troy.

"Hi,"

"That was a nice and to the point speech you gave about Taylor."

"Yea and whoever the girl is that you were talking about was great."

"Yea she is great," he stared at me a moment before looking away at the crowd of kids in the hallway. I took that as my time to turn and finish getting my stuff from my locker.

"do..do you want to come over later or something?" I looked at Troy a moment before nodding.

"Yea sure…"

"My sisters really want to meet you for some strange reason I don't know if you should be scared or not."

"No that's fine I would love it. It'd be better than being my apartment by myself all weekend."

"Yea I can't wait see ya." I nodded and watched as he walked down the hall saying hi to like everyone.

"Hey hun," Taylor said walking over to me.

"Hey"

"So I was wondering if you wanted to do movie night at mi casa?"

"Sorry you're like seconds late, I have plans."

"Oh really? With whom?"

"Troy," I said non-chalantly before turning and heading toward my first class.

"Are you serious? Is this the big date?"

"No Taylor I'm just meeting his sisters."

"So you're meeting the family? This is amazing…what are you going to wear?!" Taylor said staring at me in panic.

"This most likely-"

"You can't go dressed in jeans and a t-shirt you have to make a great impression Gabriella."

"Right Tay and where am I going to get clothes from by 8th period?"

"Oh darling you'll be fine we'll just have to take this to the stitching club…they owe me a favor anyway." I rolled my eyes and continued walking to my first hour which Taylor was in.

8th hour

"Taylor this is amazing! But do you think it's…me?" I turned towards Taylor who was holding the clothes I wore earlier.

Taylors eyes started with the yellow sweater that's sleeves only came to my elbows with the white dress shirt under. Then they wandered to the denim pencil skirt that came to just above my knees. Finally landing on my black heels with a peep toe.

"I think you look gorgeous."

"I think so too but it's not too much?"

"Never! Troy will like it I'm sure."

"How did they make this so fast anyway?"

"Well they already had the white shirt, shoes, and the skirt. They only had to make the sweater."

"I'm so nervous Tay I mean I just don't know what to think when I get there. Should I act a certain way or?"

"Gabriella chill it's fine so please just be yourself." Taylor said right before the bell rang.

I looked at Taylor who gave me a hug and wished me good luck before leaving me to look at myself once more before leaving and heading towards my locker. When I got there Troy was already leaning against the lockers saying hi to people who walked by as usual. I took a deep breath and walked confidently towards him and right when I was close enough he looked up at me and seemed to just stare at me. I smiled at him as I opened my locker, he was still staring at me when I got my tote out and was ready to go.

"What?"

"You look-"

"Pretty?"

"Gorgeous." I looked down and blushed.

"Thanks, are you ready to go?"

"Yea we have to pick my sister up first though so…"

"Sure let's go," this is the moment I will never know what I was thinking. I grabbed Troy's hand and led him outside.

East High Middle School

Troy and I got out of his car and walked towards the doors of the school and inside to wait for his sister. I watched in amusement as some of the girls would stop and stare Troy and start screaming to each other about how hot he is. Troy looked over at me and shrugged as if to say 'what can I do?'

"Troy!!"

A girl with light blonde hair and blue eyes came running towards Troy and jumped into his arms. The girl wrapped her arms around Troy's neck and Troy's arms were around her waist. I'm pretty sure this is Tiffany. As we headed outside I found out that Tiffany is one of those in the know kind of girls who talk a mile a minute.

"Troy today was so much fun! See Brittany was flirting with Alan even though she hooked up with Aaron last week. Then Jen told Tasha that Monique said that she was a whore so that just set Tasha off then at lunch we all find out via text that Jen made up the whole thing, so that made Monique mad since her and Tasha bffls. Kelsey Walsh was sent to detention along with Brad Young because they were caught making out behind the bleachers during gym. Brian Wood was arrested Thursday since he tried to break into the school to get his homework since by the time he remembered he had homework it was past closing. I swear that this school is so annoying the drama is so 7th grade! But I heard that Ashley Turner may be pregnant! And the most scandalous part of it all is that it's with a senior at West High! No one knows who the guy is but he's sure to be getting arrested considering he's over aged and such. I don't even know what to do with the information I get anymore. Thank god I have unlimited texting or else I would be at a lost and another thing!! Troy since when do you hang out with girls I mean what is your fucking problem? I mean how are you going to bring a girl in this car and have me sit in the backseat if you haven't the decency to tell me who she is!!! I have to introduce myself!! Hi I'm Tiffany Troy's younger sister."

It took me a moment to realize that she was talking to me.

"Gabriella."

"Oooo such a pretty name, so do you and Troy go out?"

"Uh no we're just friends-"

"What Troy are you cyco?! I mean she's gorgeous! Better than that one blonde that hung around here before…what was her name? Sharpie?"

"Sharpay," Troy grumbled keeping his eyes on the road.

"that's it! the bitch."

"Tif!"

"What?! Her name is a dog and she is female." I thought about that a moment and then burst into laughter.

"That was a good one!" I said between laughs.

"See Gabi has a good sense of humor," Tiffany said laughing also.

Talia's house

"You must be Gabriella,"

"Yea, are you Talia."

"yes wow you are just how Troy described you."

"Oh really," I snuck a look back at Troy and winked at him.

"Yes, now come in the family room. My aren't you gorgeous?" She said as we sat on the couch.

"thank you."

"So are you and Troy…" she trailed of and gave me this look.

"Oh! No we're friends."

"Really?" She asked looking really shocked.

"yea,…"

"Do you want to…" She gave me another look and all I did was look away to hide my blush.

"So you do?" I will not look at her.

"Well I've been there, I swear boys are so slow! I mean we do everything to make them see and all they do is say we're best friends." I smiled and nodded.

"Well I need to go check on my pie," she squeezed my hand before walking out of the room. Troy came in a few moments after Talia left.

"What things was she filling in your head?"

"Oh nothing really, just wondering if we go out…"

"Ah the golden question."

"this place is great," I reached over and placed my hand on Troy's knee. "I'm glad you're finally in a good place." Troy smiled.

"Hey come on I want to show you something." Troy grabbed my hand and led me towards the stairs.

When we got to the top we walked to the end of the hall. Troy opened the door and led my inside closing the door once I was inside. I looked around and realized quickly that this is Troy's room.

"Nice room," I said turning to him.

"Thank you…"

I walked over to the bed and sat down. I wonder what he wears to bed? I blushed slightly from the thought.

"What?" I looked up at Troy then looked away as I blushed again.

"Nothing,"

"I bet you I can guess." Troy said as he grabbed the chair and spun it around pulling it to the bed straddling it with his legs.

"Oh really?"

"Yea, I bet you were thinking about what I wear to bed. Boxers." He said with a smirk as if I'd said the thought out loud.

"You're blushing," He said with a grin.

"Thanks for noticing," I said sarcastically.

"I told you before that you're cute when you blush,"

"I know Troy,"

"I was just checking that you knew." I looked over at him and realized how close Troy was.

"Well you know I never forget anything you tell me." I whispered.

"I'll have to remember that."

I couldn't even reply when I felt his breath on my face all I could do was nod. Troy smiled and started leaning in and I did too. This is it! it's going to happen we're going to-

"TROY!!! I need your help!!" Tiffany yelled making me and Troy jump apart. Troy smiled at me before standing up and walking to the door.

"you know," I looked up at the door where he was still standing.

"Amber is a nice smell for you," he winked before walking out the door leaving my cheeks so hot they could melt ice.