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Troy stepped out in front of the podium like he was a man. The lights flashing in his face made him even more nervous to do what he was about to do. As he approached the mic he cleared his throat "Ladies and Gentlemen of the press." He addressed the crowd then looked down to read his speech. "The rumors you have heard are true. I was in a bad situation and yes I did shave points in my final basketball game at east high. I put my family, and closest friends in danger. I would like to apologize to those people. I would also like to apologize to UA for not being the player they expected of me. I don't know what my future holds for me at this moment when I leave East High. I do know I want to be the best friend, son, and person to the people I have hurt in all of this. Most of all I want to be the best father I can be to my son that is due soon. I'm sorry to my teammates most of all the ones that are about to graduate I would never try to ruin your chance in moving forward in basketball. I may never play basketball again, but I know I have to be a better person now. Thank you." Troy teared up as he stepped down from the mic with everyone yelling his name. He now had to make his way to school to finish his senior year.
Taylor stood by Chad's locker waiting with a look of impatience on her face. She looked behind her and seen Troy going into his locker without saying a word.
"Hey Troy have you seen Chad?" Taylor questioned. Troy shrugged his shoulders not saying a word looking into his locker. "Are you OK?"
Taylor then said.
"No." Troy answered coldly looking at Taylor face to face "I'm not okay. So don't ask." he then said.
"I'm sorry." Taylor said not knowing what else to say. She noticed how Troy looked pale and his eyes were bloodshot red. He was walking around with his jackets hood over his head. Troy slammed his locker and walked away without saying anything else.
Taylor turned around and seen Chad and Gabriella walking up at the same time "Hey Guys." she said kind of confused.
"Hey Tay." Gabriella said looking just about the same as Troy then turned to Chad "Thanks for the ride." she said.
"No problem." Chad answered giving her a hug. Gabriella gave a small smile then walked off.
"She needed another ride to school?" Taylor questioned.
"Yea..." Chad answered then started walking with Taylor next to him.
"And you are bringing her home?" Taylor asked.
"Yep." Chad answered.
"Then what after that?" Taylor questioned.
"Meeting with Coach of UA. Then dinner with the coach and then maybe some one on one." Chad answered.
"Chad we haven't spent any time together in two weeks since everything happened between Troy and Gabriella." Taylor said aggravated.
"Well what do you want me to do about it?" Chad said walking into homeroom.
"I don't know Chad...but you better figure it out." Taylor said then walked to her desk.
Chad sat behind Troy in his desk and tapped Troy on the shoulder.
"Can I help you?" Troy said turning around in his desk.
"Gabriella went to the doctor yesterday." Chad said ignoring his spite.
"Is everything okay?" Troy asked with the sound of concern in his voice.
"The baby is great. Gabriella not so much." Chad said making sure Troy was getting the picture.
"She doesn't want to talk to me." Troy answered sounding sad again.
"Believe me she knows that you did what you did for the baby...She's just scared all of us know Mr. Evans is not finished." Chad explained then looked up when he seen Ms. Darbus standing over Troy's desk.
"Troy...at lunch meet me and your father in his office." Ms. Darbus said in a whispering voice as Troy looked at her. Troy got a bad feeling in his stomach he just already knew things would be getting worse.
Ryan made his way into the classroom with Taylor and Kelsi. Everyone saw how Gabriella and Troy looked and Ryan wanted to help. He sat in the desk in front of Gabriella while no one was sitting there.
"Hey Gabi." Ryan said as she lifted her head.
"Hey." She answered.
"We haven't talked in a while." Ryan said with a look of worry on his face.
"I know...I'm sorry." Gabriella answered realizing that she wasn't mad at Ryan anymore.
"I'm sorry that I didn't stand up to my sister for you." Ryan apologized.
"Oh No! I'm not mad about that anymore I don't think I really ever was it was just that so much was going on I took my frustration out on you." Gabriella explained.
"It's okay. I love you and you are still one of my best friends so I want you to talk to me about whats going on and if you need anything like a ride or money let me know." Ryan said.
"Thanks." Gabriella said with a smile.
"Did you see the press conference?" Ryan asked curious to know.
"No…I didn't want to." Gabriella answered then Ryan turned around and seen Zeke staring at him.
By the time lunch time came Zeke was standing in the hall leaning on Ryan's locker waiting for him.
"It's about time." Zeke said as Ryan approached him.
"Yes?" Ryan said rolling his eyes.
"Where you been? I haven't seen you in a week." Zeke questioned.
"Busy..." Ryan answered.
"Whats wrong with you?" Zeke asked.
"Why are you acting like you care?!" Ryan yelled.
"Because I do!" Zeke yelled back then put his hand on Ryan's face. He quickly moved his hand when he seen Troy walking down the hall.
"Lovers quarrel?" Troy said looking at the two while passing them up "Don't worry I won't tell." he then said as he turned the corner.
"Fuck." Zeke said then started to walk away.
"Zeke I have feelings for you...but I can't deal with this much longer." Ryan stated. Zeke didn't say anything else just walked away.
Troy making his way through the locker room he could hear his dad yelling. His dad had been a little bit calmer since he had moved back into his parents house, but Troy could tell his dad was disappointed.
"Coach?" Troy said as he entered the office looking at both is dad and Ms. Darbus.
"Sit down sweetie." Ms. Darbus said.
"I'll stand." Troy answered looking at his dad.
"Troy I'll be honest with you. I still can't believe how stupid..." Jack started to say.
"This is not the time." Ms. Darbus said trying to defend Troy.
"Darbus this is not your family. This is my son, my very stupid son..." Jack said turning his attention to Troy "Do you know the damage you have caused!" Troy yelled.
"I know...everyone knows! I can't get into college...I won't play basketball I know!" Troy yelled "It's my fault! I'm stupid! I get it dad!" he continued as he stormed out of his dads office. His dad yelled for him to come back, but he kept going.
After school Chad was bringing Gabriella home.
"So you excited about seeing the Coach of UA tonight?" Gabriella asked.
"Yea but its not going to be like I hoped it would be." Chad answered.
"Because Troy isn't going to be there?" Gabriella asked knowing the answer.
"Yea...I really can't imagine what he is going through right now." Chad said.
Gabriella sat quietly for a second not knowing what to say then decided to change the subject. "So thank you for doing all of this for me." she then said.
"No problem...but I know Troy would love to." Chad said.
"Chad..." Gabriella said a little aggravated as they pulled up in front of her house.
"I'm not telling you what to do that is your choice as long as you need me I'm here." Chad said.
"Thanks..." Gabriella said then suddenly she flinched "Ouch!" she said holding her stomach.
"Whats wrong?" Chad quickly asked.
"The baby is kicking." Gabriella said with a smile.
"Can I feel?" Chad asked as he put his hand on her stomach. "Wow." was all he could say.
"This is the first time the baby has let me know that he was alive." Gabriella said thinking about how she almost lost the baby. Chad looked over and seen Gabriella starting to cry.
"Don't cry you are going to make me get emotional." Chad said in a joking way. "Come here girl." he said hugging her.
Gabriella then sat up "Sorry." she said looking up at Chad.
"No it's okay." Chad said looking back at her "I like being here for you." he then said.
"Um I'll see you tomorrow right?" Gabriella then asked.
"Yea." Chad said with a smile watching Gabriella get out of his car. Soon as Gabriella made it inside he took a deep breath and drove off.
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