Only If You're Really Sorry
By anotherjournalentry
Disclaimer: I don't own "High School Musical", although I wish I did. The movie and the characters (along with this first paragraph) belong to Disney Channel.
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"It's a pair's audition," Troy said, holding up Gabriella's music. She smiled, walked over and took it. Troy still stood there, frozen in place, as a look of relief passed over his face. He then turned around to Gabriella, who had moved over to the railing.
They stood in silence for several minutes, until Troy decided he couldn't take it anymore. He needed to her it from her. "So, this means you forgive me?" he asked hesitantly.
"Only if you're really sorry," she said after a moment.
"I'm more sorry about this than anything I've ever done." He looked directly into her eyes as he said it.
Tears began forming in Gabriella's eyes when Troy said that. She threw her arms around him in a tight embrace. Surprised, Troy staggered backwards a little, but quick caught his balance, wrapping his arms around her, holding her tightly.
They didn't move from that position for a really long time. Gabriella's mother came out, and noticing her daughter's current position, simply said, "Gabriella, Troy, don't stay out here too late."
The two leapt apart at the sound of her voice. "Oh, um, sure Mom. I'll be in, in a few minutes." Gabriella said, turning a bright shade of red. Troy was too embarrassed to do anything but nod.
Ms. Montez closed the door and the two teenagers watched her leave. Troy finally turned to Gabriella and said, "That was embarrassing, wasn't it?" as he ran a hand through his hair.
"Yeah, but it shouldn't have been. I mean, we weren't doing anything wrong. We were just standing there." Gabriella finally finished, turning even redder. "I, um, should get to bed soon."
"Oh, yeah. And I should be getting home. My mom's probably worried."
"At least go out the front door," Gabriella said, causing them both to laugh. She took his hand and led him through her bedroom. Once they were downstairs, they both stepped out the front door. They quickly hugged and said goodnight.
Gabriella watched Troy from her front porch as he walked away, thinking of what had just happened. She watched him until he was out of sight. Then she went back inside, remembering how he had sung to her about ten minutes ago. "Yes," she said to herself. "This is definitely the start of something new."
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Author's Note: I hoped you liked this story! I might make it longer than just this, but I'm not sure. It started out as a one-shot and then all these other ideas came to me, and they can't really be their own story. Reviews would make me very happy! Constructive criticism welcome, but don't be too harsh!