The group met up in the hallway in front of Ms. Darbus's classroom. They had her for English again. They got there just in time because just as they walked in Darbus closed the door. She shot them all a death glare as if saying, "you're saved this time, but not next." They took their seats and sat through another hour of class. After English they went to lunch.
"Please tell me!" Troy begged Gabriella for the umpteenth time that day about her screen name. "For the last time no!" She slammed her tray full of extra cheesy nachos down on the table. Some flew up just missing Sharpay. "Keep her away from me with those!" Sharpay squealed. The group laughed except for Troy. He just stood there confused. "Why?" He asked. "Long story filled with WAY too much drama." Chad explained. "I live for drama… and basketball." Troy replied. The group laughed again. "Hey Troy, what have you been begging Gabriella about all day anyways?" Chad asked. "Well, I want to know what the LZT on the end of her screen name means." He said. "That's so easy that even I know." Chad said. "How do you know?" Gabriella asked angrily. "Taylor tells me everything." Was Chad's response. If looks could kill Taylor would have dropped dead on the spot. "All it means is…" "Don't say it Chad!" Taylor told him sternly. "He deserves to know. It means that FreakyMathGirl loves Troy." Gabriella got up from the table, shot Chad a death glare, and ran away. "What did I do?" Chad asked. Troy got up and ran after Gabriella. He found her in their not so secret spot.
"Hey, what's wrong?" Troy asked. "Chad. That's what's wrong. He doesn't know how to keep his big mouth shut." Gabriella replied sobbing. "Hey, don't act like this. Do you know how many girls have liked me over the years?" Troy asked. "Ya but they're not your friends." Gabriella said. "Sharpay is." "She doesn't like you anymore." "Got me there. Would it help if I told you things between us will still be the same and I won't treat you any different?" Troy asked. "No." Gabriella wasn't crying anymore, but she kept her head down. "Look at me." Troy told her. She still wouldn't lift her head so Troy did it for her. He took her head and moved his closer to her. "You know, there's something I've been wanting to do since the night of the triple win." He told her. "And what would that be?" Gabriella asked him. "This." He leaned over, closing the gab between their lips. The kiss lasted for about five seconds but it felt like an eternity to them. "I thought you said nothing would change between us?" Gabriella asked smiling. "Well, I lied." They laughed and then Gabriella rested her head on Troy's shoulder. "I wish we could stay like this forever." She said. Just then the bell rang signaling that they had to go to their next class. "But unfortunately, I have to go to biology." She sighed. "And I have to go to free period work out." Troy said. "Just one more kiss?" Gabriella asked before they turned towards the stairs. They kissed quickly and rushed down the stairs. "Does this mean you will be my girlfriend?" Troy asked her hopefully. "YES!" Gabriella said a little to loudly. "Oops." She said as they laughed. They turned their separate ways as Troy headed towards the gym and Gabriella headed off to the biology lab. They had no idea what was in store for them when they reached their destination.