Chapter one: Lunchtime Fun
Gabriella heard the bell for lunch ring. She walked slowly out of the classroom and walked through the doors of the Cafeteria. The same old smell filled the air. Gabriella looked around for a table to sit at. They filled up quickly. She found an empty one and rushed to it. She brought her lunch. She was glad about it too. She couldn't stand Mystery Meat Mondays. Gabriella didn't even want to know what it was made out of. She unpacked her lunch and carefully unwrapped her ham and salami sandwich. After she took her first bite, she saw a familiar face in the crowd. Troy Bolton. Troy was the coach's son, the captain of the East High Wildcats basketball teamand their best player. While Gabriella on the other hand, was on the Scholastic Decatholon team at school and was very smart. Troy drew nearer to her.
"Hey Gabriella!" Troy said with a grin on his face.
"Hi Troy," Gabriella replied looking up at his grin. She loved his smile.
"May I sit here?" Troy asked waiting for an answer. Gabriella nodded her head. She had a weird feeling that should couldn't exactly put her finger on. Troy gleefully sat down next to Gabriella and looked at her lunch. "That looks appetizing," He said looking up at Gabriella. She smiled.
"Thanks, where's your lunch?" She asked as she noticed Troy didn't have anything.
"Well, I was going to buy, but then I decided not to. I'm just going to have chocolate milk and some source of fruit." Troy smiled and looked down at his feet and then back up. He just then noticed a blonde haired girl with her blonde haired brother. It was none other than Sharpay and Ryan Evans. The so called "Popular" teens. They weren't the nice popular either. They were the mean type of popular. They were heading towards Troy and Gabriella.
"Hi, Troy!" Sharpay exclaimed. "Gabriella…" she said waving her hands in a motion for her to move. She did, hesitantly,and Sharpay sat down next to Troy. "So, how's the team?" she questioned Troy looking into his dreamy eyes.
"Well, their fine. Never better. They should be here soon," Troy answered. He never really "liked" Sharpay. But he knew there was probably some good in her. Just then, Ryan came over and sat down next to Sharpay. He was quiet. Probably because Sharpay had told him to not speak when she is speaking to someone. She was always somewhat "controlling" him.
"That's nice. Also, isn't lovely that you made the lead for the musical? I think so. It'll be so much fun watching you." Sharpay said regardless of not remembering Gabriella had made it too.
"Oh, yea. Just great." Troy responded somewhat wishing for her to leave. Gabriella looked at Troy and thought how he was ignoring her. Troy looked back at her and slightly smiled. He felt bad, but what was he supposed to do? He was just to tender-hearted.
"Uh, Troy, don't we need to get to rehearsal with Kelsi?" Gabriella asked hoping that Sharpay would leave and leave him alone.
"Yes, uh , yeah. We do need to get to rehearsal." Troy looked at his digital watch. 12:50pm it read. Lunch was over at 1:00pm. He still had ten minutes, then free period. "We still have ten minutes. I'm sure we'll be there in time." Troy added with a smile. He went around the table and sat next to Gabriella and smiled at her. Then, Chad came up with Taylor. He sat down next to Troy.
"Hey Troy! The championship game last week was awesome. Wasn't it?" Troy replied with a simple nod and looked down.
"Oh, hey Taylor." he said greeting her respectfully.
"Hi Troy! Hi Gabriella! Ready for the dance this Friday? I heard it's going to be big! Really big."
"Yea, where was it again?"
"My house!" Sharpay chimed in. "It's going to be great. Platters of all sorts, only the hottest music and a special karaoke hour."
'Sounds good…" Gabriella replied. She didn't like Sharpay's attitude, but then yet, she did. Sharpay was sweet and caring sometimes, but could be a snob. Hopefully, she'll get to know her better.
"Oh Hey Zeke!" Sharpay exclaimed rushing up to Zeke and hugging him. They don't really have any classes together and lunch is the only time they really have to socialize.
"Hey ." Zeke replied smoothly. He sat down and the table was almost full. There was four minutes left of lunch anyways. Zeke had already ate and came over to see Sharpay. It was the week after the championships and people were still buzzing with the excitement. Not only that their school won, but that Troy and Gabriella are going to be in the musical. Everyone was actually excited about it.
Just then, the bell rang signaling that lunch was indeed, over. Sharpay and Zeke got up first.
"Bye Zeke." Sharpay said hugging him.
"Bye." Zeke replied. Then, Ryan got up and him and Sharpay walked into the hall. Chad and Taylor got up and said their good-byes and headed off to the hall as well. Troy looked at his watch.
"Oh! Gabbi, we need to get going!" Troy exclaimed. They had to be at rehearsal.
"You're right! Let's go!" They ran into the halls and into the stage room. Kelsi was there waiting.
"Alright, we're ready."
Authors Note: This is my very first Fanfiction. I know it's bad, but please don't be too critical.