A/N: Hi guys, i'm sorry i haven't updated in a week nearly, i've been busy. i went away for the weekend and couldn't get to computer. i hope you enjoy this chapter!

Disclaimer: refer to chap. 2

CONFUSED WITH LOVE


"I still don't understand why she did that," said Troy when they got down to the basement.

"Tell her how you feel at the party tomorrow," said Sharpay, suddenly, Troy clicked.

"What?" asked Chad, noticing his face.

"I can tell her at the party, but though a song," said Troy, "does anyone know a song I could use?" Sharpay stuck her hand in the air.

"I have the perfect one. It's at home though."

"Could you go and get it?" Troy asked.

"Fine," Sharpay answered and she walked up the stairs to her car.

When she got back, there were mattresses and sleeping bags all over the floor.

"I got the song," she announced as she walked over to the CD player.

"What's it called?" Taylor asked.

"Right Here by Miley Cyrus," Sharpay answered.

"Miley Cyrus?" said Troy.

"It's a good song, just listen to it," and she pushed play.

I'll be right here when you need me

Anytime just keep believin'

And I'll be right here

If you ever need a friend

Someone to care and understand

I'll be right here

All you have to do is call my name

No matter how close or far away

Ask me once and I'll come

I'll come runnin'

And when I can't be with you dream me near

Keep me in your heart and I'll appear

All you gotta do is turn around

Close your eyes

Look inside

I'm right here

Sharpay pushed stop and Troy couldn't believe what he had heard.

"That is-" he started.

"Another stupid Hannah Montana song," Chad finished.

"No, it's perfect!" Troy said.

"What?!" yelled Chad, "What have you done to him?!" Chad yelled as he shook Sharpay's shoulders.

"It's a good song… for this purpose," said Troy which made Chad sit back in his position. Troy gave Sharpay a hug, "Thanks."

"No problem," Sharpay replied, "If you are planning on doing a duet with her, I have another perfect song with me."

"Why not," said Troy and Sharpay changed the track and pushed play. This time it was a song by Vanessa Hudgens and Corbin Bleu.

Lately I've been thinking
'bout the things that we've been through
And I don't know if I'd be here,
If not for you

I had to take a little time
To try to work things out
And You should know that
I have never meant
To let you down

Cause I, I
Wanna tell you that I'm sorry
And I, I
Even when I'm not giving enough
And I'm taking too much
You're still there for me
Even when I got nothing at all
And I'm ready to fall
You're still there for me
There for me
There for me

Even when I can't be there for you
You're always there for me

Sometimes I know I can be
So hard to understand (It's ok)
Even when I'm lost
You show me who I really am
Life with me hasn't always been an easy ride
But because of you I've learned
To lose my selfish pride

Chorus
Cause I, I
Wanna tell you that I'm sorry
And I, I
Even when I'm not giving enough
And I'm taking too much
You're still there for me
Even when I got nothing at all
And I'm ready to fall
You're still there for me
There for me
There for me

Even when I can't be there for you

Oh you're always there for me yeah

Oh no it's love
Ooooouuhhh (Oooohhh)
It must be love
Ooohhh
It's gotta be real love (It's gotta be real love)

Even when I'm not giving enough
And I'm taking too much
You're still there for me
Even when I got nothing at all
And I'm ready to fall
You're still there for me
There for me
There for me

Even when I can't be there for you (When I can't be there)
Even when I can't be there for you
You're always there for me

Sharpay pushed stop and Troy's mouth was wide open.

"Those two songs put together will be legendary. But how do I get her to learn the lyrics for the duet?" Troy asked.

"She knows them," said Taylor, " she is in love with the song."

"Now you have to learn them," said Sharpay as she pulled a small book out of her CD cover and handed it to him.


"That was beautiful Troy!" exclaimed Kelsi when he finished the two songs.

"Yeah, it sounded amazing!" said Taylor.

"Sorry to break the fun, but what are you gonna say before this 'amazing' singing?" Ryan asked.

"Yeah, you broke up the fun alright," said Chad.

"Who's good at writing speeches?" Troy asked. Sharpay, Kelsi, Ryan, Chad and Zeke pointed to Taylor.

"Yes, I can write speeches," sighed Taylor.

"Then I need your help on finding the right words," said Troy, "Got any paper?"

"I have some in my bag," said Taylor as she dug through her bag and pulled out a piece of paper and a pen.


The next morning, Troy was last to wake up.

"Pour some water on his face," suggested Chad.

"Let him sleep," said Taylor.

"No, I agree with Chad, tip water on his face," said Sharpay. Sharpay stood up and filled a glass with water. She walked back to the sleeping bag where Troy was and she tipped the contents of the glass onto his face. (A/N: In memory of my friend, Taylah!!) Troy sat bolt upright.

"Why is it raining?" Troy said. The gang burst out laughing, "What?"

"We tipped water on your head, stupid," Chad explained.

"Why didn't you just wake me?" Troy asked, wiping his face.

"Because it was more fun this way," said Sharpay, shaking the glass.

"Fine, well we need to start setting up this party," said Troy as he stood up.

"Did you get the jukebox?" Taylor asked Sharpay.

"Yeah, he is dropping it off this afternoon," Sharpay replied.

"Awesome, now we need to clean this room up and decorate it," said Kelsi.

"Let's get started," said Jason and they all got up and packed up the sleeping bags.


"GABI! Hurry up!" yelled Lena.

"I'm almost ready!" Gabriella yelled back. Lena heard footsteps coming down the stairs when the phone rang.

"I'll get it!" Lena yelled to Gabriella before going into the kitchen to answer the phone.

(Mrs. Montez/Troy)

"Hello?"

"Mrs. Montez, it's Troy."

"Hi Troy, did you want to talk to Gabi?"

"Actually, I wanted to talk to you."

"Okay, what about?"

"Well, I know you are taking Gabriella out to lunch today, but could you take her shopping afterwards as well?"

"Why?"

"We are having a surprise party tonight and it is so she doesn't come over here and see what we are doing."

"That's nice of you, I'll keep her busy."

"Thank you, bye."

"Bye Troy."

"Who was that?" Gabriella asked as she walked into the kitchen.

"That was the guy about the…plastering," said Catherine, covering up the truth, "He said he can come tomorrow."

"Oh, okay. Let's go then!" said Gabriella and they walked out the door.


"Okay, I got Gabriella's mum to keep her busy, so we should have the whole afternoon," explained Troy as he walked down half the stairs of the basement.

"Good, that leaves us plenty of time," said Taylor. The basement floor had been cleared of the sleeping bags and the gang was now putting up streamers.

"Did you tell her what time to come?" asked Ryan as he got off a ladder.

"No, but I'll give her a call to tell her what time to come," said Troy.

"Well, help us then!" said Sharpay and Troy ran down the rest of the stairs and handed Sharpay a pair of scissors.


When Gabriella and her mum had finished lunch, Lens took Gabriella to the mall to buy her birthday present.

"Mum, I know this might be a bit expensive, but I'll show you anyway," said Gabriella, leading her mum into the Jeweler. She dragged her mum to the window and showed her the earrings.

"They're lovely, Gabi," said Lena, admiring the earrings.

"I really like them mum, even if they are the only thing I get, can I get them?" Gabriella asked sweetly. Lena was about to answer when her phone rang.

(Shop assistant, Lena/Troy)

"Hello?"

"Sorry to call you again Mrs. Montez. It's Troy."

"Hi Troy, it's okay."

"Where are you at the moment?"

"At the jewelers in the mall."

"What?! Ahh… are you getting her the earrings?"

"I was about to, why?"

"Don't."

"Why not?"

"Because I bought them for her."

"Oh, okay. What do I say to her then?"

"Leave Gabriella at the window and go up to the shop assistant."

"Okay then."

"Now give the shop assistant the phone."

"Okay."

"Hello?"

"Hi, I don't know if you remember me. My name is Troy, I left a note at your computer that time."

"Oh, I remember, what's up?"

"The girl I bought those earrings for wants to buy them now. Can you say that you don't have any left or something so that she can't but them?"

"Uhh…okay."

"Great thank you. can you hand the phone back, I still need to talk to her."

"Hello Troy?"

"Hi, the shop assistant is going to say that there is none left. Can you go with the story?"

"Yeah, sure."

"Thank you."

"Bye."

"Bye."

"Gabi!" called Lena. Gabriella ran over to the counter.

"I'm sorry, but we don't have any left," said the shop assistant.

"Oh…" said Gabriella disappointedly.

"I can buy you another pair if you like?" offered Lena.

"Nah, it's okay," said Gabriella and she walked out of the shop.


"What was that about?" asked Sharpay when Troy got off the phone.

"Gabi's mum was gonna buy Gabriella the earrings so I had to tell her to make something up so she couldn't get them," explained Troy. When he finished talking, the doorbell rang.

"That'll be the jukebox, I'll answer it," and she ran upstairs.

"Have you finished with the streamers?" Troy asked.

"Yeah, we finished ages ago. We were just shifting the furniture around," said Chad. Sharpay came running down the stairs and asked.

"Can we get two guys to help carry the stuff down?"

"Yeah, I'll come," said Troy.

"Yeah, I'll come too," said Chad and they went upstairs. They came down five minutes later carrying a speaker each, while a guy behind them wheeled down the jukebox.

"Over here," Sharpay directed, pointing to a clear corner. The boys carried the speakers over to the corner and put them down with enough space in between to put the juke box.

"I'll stay to set it all up," said the guy and he stepped behind the speakers and began plugging thing in.

"Oh my God! We have to go and get ready!" exclaimed Sharpay and she grabbed Taylor and Kelsi by the wrist and dragged them up the stairs.

"Why are girls like that?" Jason asked.

"I know, it is only five o'clock," said Chad.

"What time is everyone coming again?" Troy asked.

"Seven, why?" asked Zeke.

"No reason," said Troy.


A/N: I hoped you liked it!! The second phone call kind of went for a while, sorry about that. Please give your opinion!!

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