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Gabriella went back out into the living room where Troy was sitting waiting for her.

"So, who was that on the phone?" Asked Troy.

"It was my mom," answered Gabriella.

"Oh," he muttered. "How is she by the way?"

"She's good," she said, sitting next to him.

"Well, that's good," he said looking into her eyes and leaning in. She leaned in and met his lips. She deepened the kiss, giving in more to his body.

He quickly pulled back, "What are we doing?"

"What do you mean?" She said looking in his eyes, knowing what he meant.

"You… you have a boyfriend!" He yelled, standing up. "Why are you doing this to him?"

She knew he was right. Warren had feelings too. Who would want to be treated like this? She scooted away, and put her head in her hands.

"Gabriella, I do really like you… a lot, but I know that I wouldn't want to be treated like this. I mean, how would you feel if somebody was keeping a secret from you, and you had no idea about it? I'd be really mad."

She could feel a lump in her throat. How was she ever going to tell Troy about Luke?

"I know," she said, quietly.

"I don't know what to do, but… we can't keep doing this. We really should've stopped it before it started," he looked down.

"I'm so sorry. You're right," she got up and straitened her shirt. "I'm going to go out for a little… to think. I'll uh… be back later."

"Okay," he nodded, staring at her gather her things and leave. 'That was quick,' he thought. He really did like her, but it just didn't feel right, knowing she already had someone.

Gabriella walked along Venice beach boardwalk. She looked around at all the couples, holding hands and cuddling on the beach, wishing she were with Troy. She wiped a single tear, hoping that this whole situation was a dream. Maybe it was, and she never met up with Troy.

Walking slowly, she bought lemonade and sat on a dock, with the wind blowing her hair in her face. She knew what she wanted. And it wasn't Warren.

Shaking, she pulled her phone out of her purse and hit speed dial '2.' She waited for him to answer, no matter how nervous she was. She knew she had to do this. She couldn't hurt him anymore.

"Hey, you've reached Warren. Leave me a message. Bye," his answering machine picked up. She hung up and wiped her eyes. Who was she kidding? She couldn't do it over the phone!

The waves picked up as she wondered what Troy was doing at that exact moment. His voice repeated in her head. He really did like her, and for once, she could really feel it.

She waited a half an hour, until her drink was down to the bottom. She could feel her phone vibrate in her purse next to her.

She pulled it out and looked at the caller ID. That one name gave her a chill down her spine, despite the 90-degree weather. She took a deep breath and answered, "Hello?"

"Hey. You called?" He asked.

"Yeah," she choked out.

"Sorry I haven't been calling. I've just been busy… with work and stuff."

"Oh… it's uh… it's okay," she said, shutting her eyes tight.

"So, what have you been doing?"

"Hanging around, and shopping," she could feel her voice crack, but hid it.

"Cool," he said as his voice faded. "Are you okay?"

"Huh?" Did he sense anything?

"You sound… I don't know. Just… different, I guess."

"Well…" she trailed off. "There is kind of something I need to talk to you about."

"What?"

"I… just don't think this… this is really working out," she muttered. There. She said it. It was out, and there was no turning back. She couldn't believe she actually broke up with Warren. Just a week ago, she was thinking about future plans!

"What do you mean?"

"Us."

"Why?" He sounded mad.

"I'm sorry," her voice cracked and tears were coming out of her eyes. "I'm so sorry."

"Gabriella, okay this is all just too, too fast. I don't understand. We were going… good. I loved you!"

She didn't say anything. She just cried, softly. "I should just be honest with you."

"That would be nice!"

"I… I uh… met someone."

"Huh? You've only been there for like a few days! Wait, you were cheating on me?"

"Warren, it's not like that. I knew him… from high school. I thought I loved you, but the truth is, I don't really know you. Now that I think about it, all you wanted was sex. You know I didn't feel like going in that direction."

"I can wait!"

"No," she muttered, and let out another sob.

"Why did you have to do it over the phone?"

"… I don't know."

"Okay. Well… bye then."

She paused, "Bye."

She heard the click on the other end and hit the 'end' button. She put it back and wiped a tear away. She didn't know why she was crying. After all, she broke up with him! After dangling in her toes in the water, her phone rang once again. She didn't feel like talking, but answered it anyway.

"Hello?" She sighed.

"Hi Gabi," her mom said, sternly.

"What?"

"Hey, what's wrong?"

"I broke up with Warren!" She cried.

"You did? Gabi, what are you thinking? What's going on in California? This whole trip was a bad idea for you."

"Ugh!"

"Where are you with Troy right now?"

"No where."

"What about Luke? Did you tell him?"

"Um… I haven't really gotten there yet."

"That is it! I'm going to buy a plane ticket and fly out there myself!" She shouted.

"No! I'll tell him!"

"That's what you said last time."

"Yeah, like a couple hours ago."

"I'm just really confused. What happened that caused you to do that?"

"I don't really love him like I thought I did," she said. "But… I really, really like Troy."

"Troy? You just met him a couple days ago. And Gabriella, he lives in California!"

"I kind of realize that! But… you just don't know how I feel when I'm with him. I wish I didn't, but I do."

"Fine, I'm going to stay out of this, but don't come running to me, when you have to leave him, and he still doesn't know about Luke."

"Fine. Bye then," she hung up and slipped it in her purse.

Gabriella stayed out for a couple more hours to think. She decided to go back to Troy's after she ate. Wiping away a few last tears, she knocked on the door. He answered it, surprised to see her for some reason.

"Hi," she looked up at him.

"Hi," he said, leaning against the side of the door.

"I'm sorry."

"About what?"

"Doing that to you. To… my boyfriend and everything. I just feel like crap right now."

"It's okay. We're young, but we can't continue… you know, like before."

"I broke up with him."

"Your boyfriend?"

She nodded.

"Why?" He seemed surprised.

"Because, I like someone else."

"You… do?" He had a small smile on his face.

"Yeah. I mean, I realized how much I missed how we were in high school, and that my boyfriend was just… I don't know, but I don't know who he is. He just wanted sex, and I couldn't believe I didn't see that before. When I'm with you… I just feel, really happy," she smiled.

"Well, I feel the same."

She put her arms around his neck, "Good." She kissed him, lightly. He deepened it and led her to the couch. They made out, and breathed for air.

"Wow," she smiled, but tears came out of her eyes.

"Yeah. What's wrong?"

"It's just, I've never felt so… loved. I mean liked," she laughed and wiped her eyes. "But, with my old boyfriend, it seemed different… in a bad way."
"Oh, well I'm glad you're hear now," he smiled.

"Me too," she smiled; glad she cleared one obstacle out of the way. The next was not going to be easy, but she knew she had to. She smiled again and kissed him on the lips.

A/N: Thanks for reading! Okay, sorry she still hasn't told him yet! You guys are probably dyeing. I know we would be too. Anyway, please review!