A/N: (Revised 8.22.2007.)

Cara met Gabriella in the lunch room. A teacher's convention was to follow that, so today was only a half-day. "Gabi!" Cara waved a paper in Gabriella's face. "I got a good grade! And it's all thanks to you!"

"Mmhmm. Thanks," she murmured half-heartedly. Truth was... her mind was not with her. In fact, her mind was a day behind. Her mind was with last night, actually. She sighed and leaned her head against her hand. I wonder if he misses me.

Once again, Cara didn't notice, and took a seat at their usual, small table. Seated across from Gabriella, Cara's eyes suddenly grew wide. Gabriella turned her head around and saw Troy's blue eyes looking down at her own brown ones. "I feel sick," she said quickly. "I'll be right back... actually, lunch period's almost over, so I'll see you on Monday. Bye!" Gabriella turned around and tried to dart away, but Troy's strong grip on her arm held her still.

"You have to at least let me apologize--"

"--I'm sorry, but I have to go home now." Her voice was firm, and her mouth was set in a thin, grim line. She felt Troy's grip loosen on her and immediately regretted it. "Let's just forget about the whole thing. You go and audition. I'm sure Mrs. Darbus would love to have you." Brushing away imaginary tears that she knew were bound to come, she ran out of the cafeteria and down hallways that now looked unfamiliar. She immediately stopped. There was no way she wanted to be stuck inside East High on a half-day, while boring teachers came for a convention. No way at all.

Troy eventually caught up with her, huffing only a little. "Gabriella..." he looked straight into her eyes, and they were as blue and serious as ever. "I'd never want to be the leading guy for any other girl."

"Cara sings better than I do," she whispered hoarsely. "You guys obviously deserve each other."

"Well, that's a shame... because you're the one I love, Miss Gabriella Montez." Troy pulled her towards him and kissed her lightly on the lips. Gabriella kissed him back, parting her lips a bit to deepen the kiss. Troy followed suit. They pulled away at the same time, holding hands and grinning like idiots. Idiots in love.

A/N: Sorry this chapter's so short... I tried to add on Cara's reaction, but it's just too late for that now... my brain is tired...so expect it in the next chapter! This chapter was more of a filler. It was kinda fun to write, and I hope you like it!