First Date

Part Six: Mental Breakdowns and Locker Stuffing

Gabriella wore her most covered up outfit today, a Junkfood tee shirt that said MTV, her Levi's jeans, black converse, and her black pull over sweatshirt that read, Montauk. Gabriella's normal girlie outfits were now not worn because of the nasty message that she got. She tried to cover up as most as she could. Gabriella stepped on the bus; it was raining outside so she put up her hood, she pulled her backpack straps up and stuffed her hands into her pockets. Gabriella looked down and walked towards the back, where Troy, Taylor, and Kelsi were sitting.

"Gabriella?" Troy asked immediately when she came on the bus. "Are you ok?"

"What?" Gabriella asked pushing her hair out of her face. "Yeah, perfect."

"No, you're not," Troy said gripping her wrist. "Sit." Gabriella gave a sleepy moan and said, "Fine."

"You look different today," Troy said noticing Gabriella's strange attire.

"Yeah Gab," Taylor added.

"Guys!" Gabriella cried frantically. "Can I talk to Troy….by myself?"

"Sure, sorry," Taylor and Kelsi said turning around and talking amongst themselves.

"So, I was saying…you don't look or are acting like normal you," Troy said turning a putting a hand to Gabriella's cheek.

"I am not a slut," Gabriella said, and then she cried into her hands.

"What? Who called you a slut?" Troy asked sitting right next to Gabriella and then he patted her back comfortably. "You're not a slut." Gabriella said nothing but, fished around her backpack and found her phone.

"Listen to the message," Gabriella said crying now into Troy's shoulder and she passed the phone to him.

"Ok," Troy took the phone and clicked play. He listened to the message and his mouth made a gape. "Gabriella…" He bent down and kissed her cheek. Gabriella looked up, "Troy am I a slut?"

"No, of course not!" Troy said hugging her. "I will like KILL whoever sent you that message!"

"But, the caller was a blocked caller…" Gabriella whimpered.

"Shhh…I know….but, the thing is…none of your friends believe you're a slut, or a whore or whatever the hell that message said," Troy said rubbing her back to sooth her.

"Mhmm…" Gabriella moaned in between her tears.

"So, maybe…wait, Gabriella…do you think Sharpay sent that message?" Troy asked remembering that Gabriella said that Sharpay told her that she'd ruin her life if she didn't back off Troy.

"What? Sharpay?" Gabriella asked pulling away from Troy's embrace and looking into his eyes.

"Yeah, Sharpay…you said that she was going to ruin your life if you didn't back off from being my friend. So, I'm guessing she sent you that message," Troy said.

"Wow, maybe?" Gabriella said realizing that Troy had a very good point. "Can you ask her?"

"Sure, I will," Troy said. "In homeroom, just don't look towards me…I have a good idea."

"Ok," Gabriella said still looking upset. Troy cupped her chin and tilted it up so he was eye to eye with her.

"You're not a slut or a whore or a nerd," Troy then bent down to kiss her cheek. "I love you, Gab."

"I love you too, Troy." Gabriella said and for the first time, she kissed Troy's cheek softly. Now, the bus pulled to a halt at East High School.

"We should go," Troy said pointing his finger to the front exit.

"Yeah," Gabriella stood up and walked out of the seat following Troy. Troy pulled her into a hug.

"I'll see you later Gabby," Troy said leaving their last embrace. "I'll talk to Sharpay too."

"Ok, see you in homeroom," Gabriella said.

"Yeah, bye," Troy said walking off the bus, Gabriella followed behind and caught up with Taylor to start walking.

---Locker stuffing----

Four girls stood by a locker.

"Hurry up!" Sharpay said frantically.

"Uhhh…help will you?" Rebecca asked.

"Do it, now!" Jessica cried frantically.

"Damn, it's spilling out!" Rebecca said as she saw some of it get on her cashmere sweater. "This cost one hundred fricken bucks. Damn it!"

"Shit, this is so gross!" Casey cried.

"Shut up, girls. Quickly, quickly!" Sharpay said stuffing the poop into the locker. Then the four girls slammed the locker door shut.

"Phew!" they all sighed simultaneously.

"Do you think Montez will suspect something?" Casey asked wiping off some of the dog poop off her red cheerleader sweatshirt.

"Doubtful," Jessica answered.

"Not sure," Rebecca said.

"We'll meet at my house after school," Sharpay said. "Today."

"Sounds good with us," Casey and Jessica said in unison.

"Uh-oh, the bell's going to ring," Sharpay said putting a hand over her mouth. "I'm going to see you guys later."

"Right," Casey said.

"Bye," Jessica said quickly.

"Later," Rebecca said putting up her hand. The four girls all left there separate ways. Sharpay walked to her locker happy and peppy.

"Spring Fling is so soon," Sharpay said happily humming another song. "Only two days away…and I'll get to slow dance with Troy…"

----Gabriella's locker----

Gabriella turned the combination on her lock and then the contents that Sharpay and the cheerleaders left in her locker spilled out. Gabriella bent her head down and sighed.

"Dear god," she mumbled.

"Gabriella?" it was Taylor. "What happened!"

"Someone….put dog…shit in my locker," stammered Gabriella. "Damn."

"I can tell, this shit is nasty," Taylor said squeezing her nose. "I'll go get a janitor."

"Thanks Taylor," Gabriella said trying to smile. Taylor came back quickly with a Janitor.

"Thank you so much, sir," Gabriella said nicely to the Janitor.

"Eh, you're welcome," the Janitor said taking out a broom and starting sweep the poop into the garbage can. Gabriella and Taylor left for their homeroom.

"Gabriella!" Sharpay exclaimed in a fake surprised voice.

"Oh, hi Sharpay," Gabriella said looking gloomy.

"I heard what happened," Sharpay said faking sadness.

"Ok," Gabriella said flatly.

"I am so sorry, Gabby," Sharpay eyes showed fake sadness when she said that.

"Thanks for your pity, but I don't need it from you when you're the one who put the crap in my locker!" Gabriella said bitterly.

"Fuck no, what makes you say that?" Sharpay said putting a sincere hand to her heart, her eyes still in fake sadness.

"Stop being a bitch, now. I know what you did and you know too…so stop with your acts." Gabriella was cut off by the bell.

"I'M SORRY I'M LATE THIS MORNING!" Mrs. Darbus burst in yelling. "Everyone go to your classes!"

"Well, we both know what you did. But, it's time to go…whatever bitch, bye," Gabriella sighed leaving the classroom.

"What? I---."

"Don't say anything…just back out of my fucking life and get one for yourself!" Gabriella said not looking at Sharpay. "Leave your pity and shit for someone who cares!" Sharpay stood appalled, her hand in front of her mouth, when Gabriella left the room she made a light snicker.

---- Recess and Lunch -----

"Hey Troy," Gabriella said lightly.

"Hi Gabby!" Troy said smiling. "Anything got ya down today?"

"Yeah…Sharpay put dog shit in my locker…I know she's out to ruin my life!" Gabriella said fuming.

"Calm down, Gabs," Troy put a hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry everything's ok." Gabriella saw Brian coming towards the two friends. Gabriella turned and happily said, "HEY BRIAN!" Brain said nothing…with a determined look on his face; he walked up to Gabriella and eyed her.

"You bitch, whore, go fuck someone else's life, SLUT!" Brian hissed angrily. Before Gabriella could mention anything else, Brian ran off.

"Whoa, what was that all about?" Troy asked Gabriella in shock.

"I don't know…but I think I just got dumped," Gabriella said still in confusion as much as Troy.

"Whoa…but, hey you're not a whore or a slut or a life fucker," Troy said making what he said a sort of joke. Gabriella made out a small giggle and hugged her friend, "Thanks, Troy."

"No problem, Gabby," Troy said hugging her back. "No problem." Gabriella smiled and then it was time to go in for lunch. Gabriella and Troy walked back together talking about how the dance was tomorrow. I guess you could say that everyone's excited for what'll happen there.

End Part Six.

Previews for Part Seven:

"Gabriella!" Sharpay shrieked.

"What bitch?" Gabriella sneered rudely.

"YOU FUCKING STOLE MY GUY! HOW COULD YOU BE SUCH A WHORE!" Sharpay yelled she raised her hand with corsage on it and slapped Gabriella hard on the cheek. Since it was full force, Gabriella fell to the floor. Sharpay yelled more and then kicked Gabriella in the stomach with her heel. Gabriella bent over and let out a cry. She fell to the floor….

"Gabriella!" Troy yelled.

"OH NO, GABBY!" Chad and Taylor shouted. Jason and Kelsi turned around and looked shocked, their looks said it all.