Gabriella and Troy had become very close over the past few months. They had first met on New Year's Eve, where they first sung together. They were so happy when they found out they were going to the same school. Now, the Winter Musicale was over and they had become even closer. All their friends had always questioned them about them going out but they both insisted that they were just good friends, although deep down they both wanted it to be more.
Chapter 1 – Beginning of the End"RRRRRRIIIIIIIINNNNNNGGGG!"
The final bell had gone at East High, signaling the end of the school day. Troy had fallen asleep during chemistry, Gabriella seated next to him, looking rather disappointed since it was her favourite subject, but also smiling at his cute relaxed look as he was sleeping.
'Troy…' Gabriella said softly, beginning to shake him.
'Huh, What? I don't want to go to school today mom.' Troy said as he was beginning to wake up, his eyes barely open.
'Hehe, no Troy, it me Gabi, schools just ended, let's get going.' Gabriella said with a slight chuckle.
'Oh, okay then.' Troy said groggily.
They both got up from their seats and left the classroom. They walked together to each other's lockers, talking about how rough the day had been.
'Man, I really think I flunked that math test. It was so hard. How do you think you went Gabi?' Troy asked.
'I thought it was all right. I had trouble with some questions but overall, I think I did okay.' Gabriella replied coolly.
'Well, of course YOU would have no trouble with the test, Miss Braniac.' Troy joked with a grin on his face.
This comment earned him a playful punch from Gabriella. They continued to walk together as they made their way to the school's front entrance. They were still talking about next weeks English test when they both realized they were outside the school.
'Well, I guess I'll see you tomorrow Troy' Gabriella said.
'Umm, I thought I would walk you home today. You know…' Troy said, beginning to drift off as he was trying to think of a reason to walk her home.
'Aww, you don't have to do that Troy' Gabriella said in a tone, which suggested that she didn't mean it.
'But I want to' Troy replied.
'Okay then' Gabriella said with a big smile.
They began walking towards Gabriella's house. Troy knew that his dad would get angry if he was late home, his dad would get angry, but he didn't care. He loved spending time with Gabriella. Troy began talking about the coming weekend, which was a long way away since it was only Monday.
'So…umm, do you want to do something on the weekend, like see a movie or maybe play some basketball?' Troy asked, adding the basketball part as a joke.
'Hmm, although basketball is tempting…' Gabriella said in a sarcastic tone, 'I think a movie would be good.' Gabriella replied seriously with a grin on her face.
She and Troy always went out together as friends. She always wanted to think of them as dates but was too afraid to bring up the topic, as she was afraid he didn't feel the same way. She didn't know that Troy always thought the exact same thing on their outings.
'Okay, cool, well, I'll see you tomorrow. I better get going.' Said Troy as they reached Gabriella's house. 'My dad'll probably be furious with me by now' he said in a nervous tone.
'Okay then, bye.' Gabriella said, Troy already off in the other direction.
She walked up to the front of her house, thinking about what movie she wanted to see on the weekend. She was at the door. She unlocked it and entered her home. She made her way into the kitchen.
'Mom, I'm ho… OH MY GOD, MOM!'