This is one of my favourite chapters, even though its a sad one, but I hope you enjoy it anyway - theres going to be a message from me at the bottom, but I don't want to say it at the top to ruin the story for you. Also thanks for all the recent reviews - I love reading through what you guys think of the story, so thank you, it means a lot!

This story has maybe about 5-8 more chapters, as after this chapter things sort of fit into place, so Im going to have to add some drama in at the end aswell so its not as boring :P.

Anyway enjoy the chapter - don't forget to read the note at the end, and review!!

Rhia xo.

Chapter 10 – She's Your What?

It was 7.00pm and me and Casey were sitting in Zeke's restaurant. He hadn't noticed me yet but I saw that he was walking towards our table, not bothering to see who was sitting here.

''Hello ladies, can I take your orders?'' He looked up from his notepad and froze. ''Gab-Gabriella?'' He stuttered.

''Nice of you to finally notice! This is Casey by the way'' I nodded towards her.

''Hi Casey. Gab what are you doing here?! Didn't you only just leave to go back home?'' He asked confused.

''Okay I going to let you in on a little secret. I applied for a job while I was here the last time, but didn't get it. I got a phone call while I was back home saying that there had been a change of plan, and they offered me the job back. So I told Casey and we both decided to move here, were sharing an apartment – we arrived today!'' I said happily.

''Wow. That's great Gab! Do any of the other guys know?''

''No that's the thing, I was wondering if you could help me a little. Could you get them all to come here tomorrow night – say 8pm? Don't say anything about me being here – it's going to be a surprise!'' I giggled.

''Sure, I'll try my best!'' Zeke grinned at me.

''By the way, Casey here used to work in a restaurant back in New Mexico, and didn't have time to find a new job here before we left.. Think you could spare her one?'' I winked at him.

''Sure – I've been looking for a Deputy Manager, if your up for it?'' He turned to Casey.

''Wow, um sure! Thanks a lot!'' Casey laughed.

''No problem, we'll sort that out for you later – now what can I get you two?''

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I was woken up by a loud knock on the door. I got up quickly and ran to the door and opened it.

''Delivery for Miss Montez and Miss Davies?'' He man in his late 30's asked.

''Oh! Okay bring them in I'll just go wake Casey'' I said nicely.

''CASEY GET UP! THE STUFF IS HERE!'' I screamed.

''I'm up, I'm up!'' She muttered, walking towards me.

''Good, now come on let's get this stuff inside!''

We managed to get all the boxes and furniture inside, and had parked my car nicely outside.

We were nearly done with unpacking when the phone rang.

''Hello?'' Casey asked.

''Uhuh… That's great!.. I'll tell her now!.. Bye Zeke!'' Casey giggled.

I raised my eyebrows at her. ''What?'' I asked.

''Everybody's agreed to come to dinner tonight!'' She said happily.

''Really? That's great!!'' I cried.

''I know! I can't wait to meet everyone!'' Casey said, while shifting the TV to face the sofa.

''Perfect'' She said while looking back on our work. The apartment was complete.

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It was the 1pm, and I decided to go shopping for a dress for later that night. I was in the changing rooms just trying one on when I heard a familiar voice.

''That looks great on you Taylor'' I heard a girl giggle.

Only Sharpay giggles were like that I thought.

I opened the curtain and peeked poked my head out a bit, and saw Sharpay with her back to me talking to Taylor who was in a black dress.

I quickly closed the curtain and took off the dress. I put it on its hanger and quickly ran back into the main shop, nervously turning back every now and again in case they saw me. I ran up to the tills, and paid for the dress. I turned my head when I heard somebody squeal in the queue.

Sharpay and Taylor were in the queue behind me.

I quickly took my paid dress and slowly walked towards the exit but then froze on the spot.

''OH MY GOD!'' Sharpay cried.

I squeezed my eyes shut, thinking of an excuse to cover up me being here.

''I LOVE THIS DRESS!'' I heard her giggle.

I sighed of relief then ran out of the shop before I had any more scares.

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It was 8pm and me and Casey were getting ready to head to the restaurant.

''How do I look?'' I said nervously. I was wearing a sparkly silver dress that came down to my knees. I was wearing matching silver heels, with a bit of make up on. My hair was clipped up in diamond clips, with bits of loose curls hanging down.

''You look amazing Gab – Troy is going to love you!'' Casey giggled. She was wearing a lemon dress down to her knees, which had silver diamonds on the waist. She was wearing lemon heels to match the dress.

''I hope so! You look great too Case! I can't wait for you to meet everyone!'' I said smiling.

''Me neither'' She looked at her watch, ''We better head to the restaurant Gabs – the guys should be there!''

I grabbed my bag, and give Sam a treat then we both walked out of the door and down the steps onto the pavement. We carried on walking to the restaurant – then stopped outside and hid.

I got out my phone and rang Zeke.

''Zeke! Were outside, so tell them you have a surprise for them, then walk outside and fetch us, got it?'' I whispered.

''Got it!'' Zeke replied.

Me and Casey stood outside behind a tree, watching Zeke go up to the table where everyone was sitting. I noticed another girl there who I didn't know, but figured she could have been someone's friend, or thought she could have been Ryan's girlfriend.

Casey nudged me as, we watched all the group look confused as Zeke walked towards the door. Me and Casey came from behind the tree and snuck in with Zeke, hiding behind a wall.

''Ready for it?'' Zeke asked.

''Yeah!'' They all shouted.

''Bare in mind – I didn't know anything about this until yesterday.. Anyway presenting, my surprise..'' Zeke said loud enough for us to hear.

I walked out slowly, with a shy smile on my face.

''GABRIELLA?!'' They all cried at me.

''Hi guys..'' I saw Casey come out of the wall behind me. ''This is Casey, my best friend from New Mexico..'' I said nervously while watching their shocked faces.

''WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!'' Sharpay cried happily and got up and practically jumped on me.

''Sharpay.. Loosing..Oxygen..Here..!'' I tried to say. Sharpay let go of me quickly.

''Oh sorry!'' She giggled, ''Now tell us what your doing here!''

''You guys better sit down..'' I ushered Casey to sit down too.

''While I was here in New York the last time, I applied for a teaching job, I was really happy and was caught up in a New York dream world. But it all crashed down when they rang me and told me I didn't get the job..'' I started. I looked around at them all and then stopped at Troy. He seemed to be really nervous.

''Anyway, I was heart broken – I thought I could finally move here and be with you guys, but I was wrong. About a week after I'd arrived home, I got a phone call from the school telling me the woman who had received the job, could no longer take the job because of personal reasons. So they offered me it..'' I said smiling at them all.

I continued, ''I accepted it obviously, then ran to Casey's house and told her the news. Then I had this crazy idea and invited her along too..'' I started laughing. ''I mean Casey's the only thing I had when you guys left, so I didn't want to leave her – so we arrived her yesterday and were sharing an apartment, with my puppy Sam..''

''Why didn't you tell us?!'' Taylor asked.

''I wanted it to be a surprise, but by the look on all your faces you don't look to happy..'' I said, tears forming in my eyes. Chad stood up and pulled me into a hug.

''Hey of course were happy! Our little sister is back where she belongs!'' He said happily. The whispered in my ear, ''The look on our faces is sympathy on something your gunna find out..''

I pulled away from Chad, and give him a confused look.

''Hey Troy, care to explain to Gabriella?'' Chad shot Troy a look. I could see Troy gulp.

''Troy.. Are you okay?'' I asked softly.

''Gab, this is Amy..'' He sighed looking towards the woman sitting beside him, ''My girlfriend..''

I froze on the spot. He didn't even call me 'Brie'.

''G-girlfriend?'' I stuttered

Okay many of you may want to comment me now telling me you don't want Troy to have a girlfriend and you want him and Gabriella to be together, but come on, you have to have a bit of drama in it right? So you don't have to worry about that - because it is an eventual TROYELLA ending, but its fun to write a bit of drama in it, and who knows there might be a bit more to come :)?

Don't forget to review with your thoughts, and what you want to see in future chapters! Also on your thoughts about a sequel, and a new Troyella fic I'm also writing, which will have NOTHING to do with this one.

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