"Oh, I'm Gabriella. But everyone calls me Gabby. They only call me Gabriella when it comes to serious matters." She laughed.
"Ahhh, so you're the famous Gabriella Montez, no?"
"Uhm, yeah. I guess you could say that? Exactly where did you get that from?" She asked curiously, folding her arms.
"Haha, my cous---" Brad started off, until he was cut off by a hand put on his shoulder.
"Hey man, I... Oh, hey Gabby. I almost forgot to introduce you two." Troy said.
"Uhm, yeah, Brad and I just met." She said.
"Well, like I was saying, Troy and I are cousins. I just transferred here from West High. But keep that on the down low, I don't want anyone to jump me." He joked, causing Troy and Gabriella to laugh.
"Right. I don't think people will do that here. Everyone seems too nice... after you get to know them of course." Gabriella said grinning, remembering how Chad, Taylor, and the others tried to keep Troy and her from auditioning.
"Like how things were when we auditioned." Troy said, remembering as well. "Uhm, well, anyways, have you guys seen Chad? I need to talk to him about something."
"Oh, um, yeah, he's with everyone else at the table. Uhm, I'm gonna go buy some lunch. I'll be right back."
"Thanks."
"Mind if I join you?" Brad asked Gabriella.
"Yeah, sure. Let's go." She smiled. "So, you and Troy are cousins huh?"
"Yep. I'm staying with him and his parents until mine settle their problems and such."
"Oh, I'm sorry about you're parents..."
"Nah, it's cool. It's been fun hanging out with Troy and the guys all weekend. I haven't seen him in so long." He said as they were walking towards the lunch line.
"Hm, soo, exactly how did you hear about me?" She asked smiling.
"Well... I'm not sure if I should tell you." He smiled playfully.
"C'mon. I'm trustworthy. And besides, I think a person deserves to know when he or she is being talked about when they aren't present."
"Fine. But don't tell Troy." He laughed.
"Promise." She smiled.
"He talks about you all the time."
"Really?"
"Yeah. I mean when I heard about him being in a musical, I couldn't believe it. Then you came up... several times, and he kept going, and going, and going."
"Like the energizer bunny." She laughed, grabbing a lunch tray.
"Yeah, something like that." He nodded, laughing, grabbing a lunch tray as well. "But personally, I think he really likes you."
"Uhm... Right, Troy hasn't even asked me to be..." She said thinking out loud.
"His girlfriend?" Brad finished, as they paid for their lunch.
"Uhh, did I just.. I meant.." Gabriella blushed.
"Don't worry. You're secret is safe with me. Promise."
"Thanks." She smiled.
"So, you like Troy?"
"Guilty." She said blushing again. "Am I really that obvious?"
"Well, no. It's just, you basically said everything out loud." Brad laughed.
"Yeah, I tend to do that sometimes."
"Don't worry, I think Troy is just as shy as you, when it comes to this subject."
"Right, he's the wildcat superstar.." She said taking a seat at the table.
"What about me?" Troy asked sitting next to her.
"Nothing. Just getting to know Brad here."
"Haha, well, I couldn't separate Chad and Taylor, so mind if I join you guys for lunch?"
"Nope I don't mind." Gabriella said, taking a piece of her cookie and putting it in her mouth.
"Actually, I'm finished." Brad said getting up to throw away his trash.
"Deng. Fast eater." Gabriella laughed.
"Yeah, well I was hungry."
"But we practically just sat down."
"I know, but I was eating most of it on the walk back to the table." He laughed. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go throw this stuff away."
"That's my cousin." Troy said, in a proud voice. Gabriella couldn't help but laugh at his sense of humor.
"He's a really cool guy."
"Yep." Troy simply said.
"Want some?" She asked, offering him a piece of her cookie.
"No thanks, I've got my own lunch." He said pulling out a brown paper lunch bag.
"Your loss." She giggled. "So Mr. Valentine, what do you have planned for Saturday?"
"Well, you'll just have to wait and see."
"Are you kidding me, you're gonna build up all that suspense until Saturday?"
"Yep. And you're not getting a word out of anyone else, because they don't know either."
"Wow, not even Chad? Hmm, wonder how long you'll keep that a secret to yourself." She joked.
"Well, I think I can keep it until Saturday." He grinned.
"Fine."
"So, are you feeling any better?"
"From?" She asked, confused.
"Uh, hello, Gabby, you just got out of the hospital yesterday." Troy waved his hand in front of her face.
"Oh, right. Sorry, I forgot. My head doesn't hurt much anymore. I guess I forgot since it hasn't hurt."
"And you're supposed to be smart."
"Shut up." She said playfully.
"I was kidding. Anyways, think you could help me study today for a math test I have tomorrow?"
"Uhm, yeah, after school sound good?"
"Sounds perfect."
"Okay, my house work?"
"Works just fine." He said with his mouth full.
"Ew, don't speak with your mouth full." She laughed.
"Sorry, I got all caught up in the moment answering your questions."
"Ohh, shoot. I have to pick up Martin after school."
"Hmm, Martin?"
"Oh, you'll meet him today."
"Uhm, okay."
"You can follow me to his school if you want, or you can just meet me at my house."
"It's okay, I'll just follow you. I don't have any other plans anyhow."
"Alright."
"Hey look, I think Brad is gonna sing a song." Troy said, pointing to the stage as he saw Brad stepping onto it.
"I guess he is. Does he sing?"
"I have no idea." Troy said laughing.
"Who knows, maybe your slick skills run in the family." she teased.
"Nahh, you know it works way better with me only." Troy joked.
"Maybe." Gabriella grinned. "But no worries Troy, you're still the best singing partner of mine."
Well there's that chapter, LOL. Hmm, GO REVIEW PLEASE! Anywhoo, keep a lookout for my new story with the REAL actors! I't should be up sometime soon, within the next few days or so. Mmmkay, till next time folks!