Chapter 14

A month and a half later

School starts tomorrow. I'm a little excited. This summer hasn't been as good as I thought it would be when I came back. I've seen Troy once besides that day with Marc. It was at the mall. He was with Melissa. I don't know if he saw me. I hope he didn't. Sharpay and I haven't made up yet. She just doesn't get that I can't tell Troy. I need to get over him and the only way to do that is to not see him. Even though, I'm miserable without him. I hope we don't have any classes together. With my luck, we'll have every class together. I heard my phone vibrating. It was Sharpay. What could she want?

"Uh, hello?"

"Gabby?"

"Oh. Hey..."

"Hey."

This was awkward...

"So, what do you need?" I asked.

She took a deep breath. "I'm sorry. This fight was retarded and all my fault. I need to shut my mouth about Troy. I get it that you don't-"

"It's okay. You're forgiven." I giggled.

She sighed of relief. "Good. Wanna go to the mall? We need a new outfit." She laughed.

"Sure. I'll see ya there. Bye." I hung up and hurried to get ready.

"Where to first?" Sharpay asked as he put her purse over her shoulder.

"I don't care. Hollister?"

Sharpay nodded and we headed towards the store.

"Oh my gosh, Gabby, this shirt would look perfect on you!"

"Really?" I took the shirt from her hands and held it against me. "You're right." I laughed.

"Okay, well you ready to go to a different store?"

"Yeah. Hold on, I'm gonna get this shirt." I smiled.

"Gabriellia?"

I turned around to see Melissa standing there. I could feel my eyes going into a death glare and quickly put on a smile. "Oh. Hey, Melissa."

"How are you? I thought I'd see you more this summer considering your Troy's best friend."

"Uh, yeah. Well I've been in France and Troy and I don't really talk." I bit my bottom lip.

"That's cool. I went to France last year." Of course she did. "Well, are you getting that shirt? I can check that out for you."

"Thanks." I followed her over to the register and I paid for the shirt.

"Can you say awkward?" Sharpay asked while we walked out of the entrance.

"Jeez, I just wish she could stay away from me." I whimpered. "I'm tired of having to see her perfect little face."

"It'll get better."

"Please. Obliviously, she's still with Troy."

"So? You can still tell him." She put her hand over her mouth as soon as she said that. "Sorry."

"It's okay. I know I can still tell him. It's my fault. I just thought he could tell by all the hints I gave."

We went to a couple more stores and then we walked out to the parking lot to Sharpay's car.

"Uh, Gabs?"

I turned around stunned, already knowing who it was. "Oh. Hey. Troy." I stuttered.

"I um-" There was a really awkward silence. "Do you wanna catch up? Like go to lunch or something?"

"I-I don't know if that's a good idea. I mean-"

"Please?" I saw the begging in his sea blue eyes. They lit up when I nodded. I can't believe I just agreed to that! "Alright. I'll call you." He walked away wearing a smile.

"What did I just do?" I asked to no one, but Sharpay answered.

"You made a date with Troy." She smirked.

"It's not a date!" I whimpered.

"Whatever." Sharpay shrugged and we climbed into her car.

"I don't even know when he expects to do this little lunch thing." I really didn't wanna do anything with Troy. I was doing just fine without him in my life.

"He'll call you." Sharpay chuckled.

THE NEXT DAY

My alarm woke me up the next morning. I hate those things. I hit the off button and rolled out of bed. I walked into the bathroom and brushed my teeth. After that I went back into my room and put on the new outfit I bought with Sharpay yesterday. When I was dressed and ready to go I walked down into the kitchen greeted by a note.

Gabby, good luck on your first day of senior year. Sorry, but I had to go into work early this morning.

Love you,

Mom

I sighed and walked over to the fridge. I pulled out a bottle of water. This was my senior year! I was excited, but still I rather be sleeping. I heard a car's horn beep. Ryan. I haven't seen him since last year. I grabbed my bag and ran out of the house.

"Ryan!" I squealed and hugged him.

"Hey! How was your summer?"

"Eh. It was okay. France was amazing." I gleamed at the word France. "What about you, Mr. Hollywood?"

"I wasn't in Hollywood, Gabby. New York."

"Yeah, but you'll be in Hollywood someday so..."

"Whatever you say."

I walked to my locker and put in my combination. I pulled my magnetic mirror out of my bag and stuck it on my locker door.

"Hey."

I spun my head around to see a smiling Troy. Did he think we were actually friends again? "Hi." I smiled.

"So, I was thinking-"

I cut Troy off. "I don't think the whole catching up thing is a good idea." I said not looking at him.

"What? Why?" He sounded pretty upset.

"Hey, honey." Melissa walked up all smiles.

That's why.

"Bye, Troy." I closed my locker and walked over to where Taylor and Chad were.

"Hey, Gabby." Chad said when I walked over.

"Hi."

"What's wrong?" Taylor narrowed her eyebrows at me.

I shrugged. "I'll see ya guys later."

I walked to homeroom praying I wouldn't see Troy the rest of the day.

The bell rang and students poured into homeroom. I was on the look out for one student. He entered the classroom. Great. This will be a fantastic year.

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