Chapter 8

Josh shot up in bed when he heard the door slammed. He stared as his sister opened and slammed shut doors and drawers all the while muttering under her breath. He swore he heard the words "lunkhead" "idiot" "asshole" "Bolton" at which he raised his eyebrows.

"Ah." Gabriella turned in surprise upon hearing Josh.

"What are you doing up?" She took a seat on the bed.

"Someone woke me up with the banging. Anyways, let me guess. Troy?" Gabriella raised her eyebrows. "I heard you mutter Bolton."

Gabriella sighed "I saw him at the park and thought Hey let me make the first move. And he had to ruin it by saying he's happy that I've moved on. He saw us sleep together and thought you're my new boyfriend. Stop it Josh" Josh stopped laughing. He took a deep breath, take a look at her face before bursting into laughter again.

Gabriella narrowed her eyes at him and stared. Josh laughter soon stopped to a nervous laugh before he tried unsuccessfully to avoid her stare.

"Stop with the staring already!!!!!" he groaned covering his eyes.

Smirking, Gabriella pushed him off. "Come on lazy bum. Get your ass up. We're going shopping."

Josh peeked at her. "Are you serious?" he asked giddily.

Gabriella chuckled while nodding. "I swear Josh if I'm not your sister I'd think you're gay for loving to follow me go shopping."

"Oh please. All the other guys are stupid. They only think on the negative side. Shopping gives me the opportunity to check girls out while they're trying on sexy clothes or shoes while wearing super short skirts. It's like heaven on earth." Josh chuckled as he head to his room to get ready.

Gabriella shook her head at him before going to her walk-in wardrobe to pick up what clothes to wear. She was torn between short black skirt and tank top and jeans and off shoulder top. Before she could decide, her phone rang.

Walking over to the dresser to pick up the phone, Gabriella frowned upon seeing the number that she didn't recognize. "Hello?"

"Gabby?"

"Sharpay?! How did you get my number?!"

"Erm..Well..This guy from hockey. I asked if anybody knew your number and he does. So um. Yeah. Heh." The blonde answered nervously, suddenly wishing she hadn't call. She chewed her lips at the silence on the other line ignoring Taylor's questioning looks.

"What do you want Sharpay?"

"We were wondering if you're free today. I was hoping we could hang out or something."

"I'm busy today."

"Oh. Well, it's ok then. Maybe next time. Talk to you later Gabby." Sharpay hang up the phone in disappointment.

Gabriella looks at the phone in her hands, deep in thought. After a while, the brunette dialed back the number.

"Gabby?"

"Meet me at the entrance of the mall in an hour." And with that, she hung up, going back to choose what clothes to wear.