The next morning Gabriella woke up and got ready for school as usual. Once she was done, she went downstairs to join her mother for breakfast.
"Morning Mom."
"Morning sweetie. So, your father is still here?" Mrs. Montez asked, quickly jumping straight to the topic.
"Yep. He's staying here in New Mexico, Mom."
"What?"
"He's staying here... he said you didn't give him a chance to explain himself last night, and that you told him to just leave the house."
"But how did he see you yesterday?"
"He came by school, and told the office that it was an emergency that they let him talk to me."
"Oh."
"Yep. And he asked if I wanted to spend the day with him after school, but I already had plans with Troy.. So he suggested that Troy come along as well. He wanted to get to know Troy too, so we showed him around town since he's gonna be staying here."
"Oh. I see... well, um, how was it?"
"Oh my goodness. It was so much fun! I'm so glad that I listened to Troy and gave him a chance. He and Troy get along so well too!" Gabriella smiled.
"That's good to hear."
"Yeah... so where's Martin? He up yet?"
"No, they don't have school today... I'm not sure why. But It's alright, I have today off anyhow, so I'm gonna let him sleep in for a little bit longer. So where is your father staying?"
"He said he's getting an apartment not too far from here."
"Hmm, well, you better be heading off to school before you're late."
"Yeah, you're right, I totally forgot to look at the time. Bye mom." Gabriella said, grabbing her things together.
"Bye sweetie. Have a good day at school!" Mrs. Montez called from the kitchen.
"Oh, hey mom?" Gabriella said walking back into the kitchen.
"Yes Gabby?"
"He still loves you, you know." Gabriella smiled, then walked out the door.
"I still love him too.." Mrs. Montez said softly as she heard the front door close behind Gabriella.
Gabriella drove off to school, singing along to her radio. Once she pulled into her usual parking spot by the others, her phone began to ring.
"Hello?"
"Hey, Gabby."
"Dad?" Gabriella smiled. "Why are you calling so early?"
"Well, I thought I'd call you before school started. So, how'd your mom take it last night with you coming home so late on a school night?"
"Better than I thought actually. I was kinda too tired to discuss what happened last night, so she practically pounded me with questions about you this morning." She said, walking into the school.
"Really? What was she asking?"
"Oh just things like why you were still here, and where you were staying and all that. Where are you right now anyhow?"
"Making my way to the base."
"Cool." Gabriella said, walking towards her locker, spotting the gang nearby.
"Hey, well, I should let you get going to class, before I make you late or anything. I'll talk to you later, okay?"
"Uhm, yeah sure."
"Alright, I'll call you later then. Have a great day at school hun."
"You too dad. Love you. Bye."
"Love you too. Bye."
Gabriella hung up as she stopped at her locker, and started to open her locker after turning her combination.
"Hey, Morning." Troy said, walking up to her.
"Hey, Good morning to you too." Gabriella smiled as Troy leaned down to kiss her, which she gladly accepted.
"Aww." They heard the gang say together.
"Shut up." Troy and Gabriella said together, and soon everyone laughed together.
"So, if you don't mind me asking, who was that on the phone you were talking to at this hour...? I never get phone calls this early in the day unless they're super important." Troy asked.
"Oh, it was just my dad. He wanted to know how my mom reacted when she found out I was out with him... you know, because that whole misunderstanding?"
"Yeah. You're not in trouble for coming home so late though, are you?"
"Nah, or well, I was at first, but then my mom chilled out. I just wish my parents would get back together though."
"It's not always good to mingle into other people's business, Gabby."
"I know. But I just know that they still love each other. You could tell the way they looked at each other that night at dinner."
"Yeah, I can see where you're coming from."
"Hmm, oh well, I'll come up with something. So, we're still on for Saturday right?"
"Yep, unless you don't want to of course..."
"No, I do, trust me."
"You know what? You just gave me an idea to get your parents back together..."
"Really? How?"
"Don't worry, I'll take care of it." Troy said as the bell rang. "I've got it covered."
"C'mon, please?"
"Nope, I wanted it to be a surprise for you, and I'm gonna keep it a surprise. We'll just... take your parents along." Troy smiled.
"Ugh, fine. Do I get to do anything?"
"Just make sure that your parents agree."
"I'm pretty sure my dad will, since he likes you and wants to spend more time with me, but my mom might be a little harder to work with."
"How's that?" Troy asked as they walked into Mrs. Darbus' class.
"Well, she likes to know the details and all that, so she'll probably have a bunch of questions." She said, taking her seat.
"Yeah, well, don't worry, I'll use my super powers to convince her to come along." Troy said wiggling his fingers at Gabriella while he sat on top of her desk.
"Mr. Bolton, these are desktops, not seats! Please take your seat, and keep your phones out of sight people!" Mrs. Darbus demanded, causing Gabriella to giggle.
"Sorry, Mrs. Darbus." Troy said, quickly making his way to his assigned seat in the front of the class.
The day went by quickly at East High, and Troy had started to try and make a habit of trying to finish as much homework at school as possible. Of course Gabriella always finished her homework, but Troy did today as well. After school the gang met at Gabriella's locker since it was the closest to the entrance.
"Hey Gabby." Brad said.
"Oh, hey Brad." Gabriella smiled turning to Brad. "What's up?"
"Nothing much. So, where is everyone?"
"Not here yet I guess. But they should be soon."
"Cool." Brad nodded.
"Something wrong?" Gabriella asked, concerned.
"Uh..."
"You can tell me anything if you want, you can trust me..." Gabriella offered.
"Yeah, I know."
"Good, because you should know that."
"Thanks. Well, it's just my parents, you know, with me living at Troy's right now, I can't really help my mom out since my dad's lazy as heck. I just feel kinda useless."
"Don't say that. Your mom just wants you to be safe. I'm sure she's doing fine right now. Have you seen her lately?"
"Yeah, I went to visit her the other day. She looks like she's managing, but then again, she looks stressed out to the max."
"And your dad?"
"Still on the couch." He said, rocking back and forth on his feet.
"You should take your mom out or something. You know, to relieve the stress, as well as spend time with her."
"That's a great idea! And she's off from work on Saturday too!" Brad smiled. "Any suggestions though? I mean, from a female's point of view."
"Hmm, lunch or dinner, and a spa treatment. I think you'd like the spa too." Gabriella giggled.
"The spa?"
"Yep. You know, to get massages and stuff."
"But isn't that a little too feminine?"
"What's a little too feminine?" Taylor walked up to the two.
"The spa." Gabriella informed her.
"Ohhh, we should go sometime Gabby." Taylor said excitedly.
"It's not too feminine. Plenty of guys go to the spa." Gabriella giggled.
"Yep. It's true." Taylor nodded. "See even ask Ryan and Sharpay." She said, spotting Ryan and Sharpay.
"Hey guys." They both greeted.
"Hey." Everyone else said.
"Hey, Ryan, Sharpay, is it true that a lot of guys go to the spa?" Brad asked.
"Yep." Sharpay simply said. "Ryan and I go all the time. I think I'm gonna drag along Zeke next time too." Sharpay giggled.
"Drag me where?" Zeke said coming up to the group, and kissing Sharpay on the cheek.
"To the spa." Sharpay answered.
"Yeah! And maybe Camille could come too!"
"Go where?" Camille asked, joining them.
"To the spa." Sharpay said once again.
"Ohh, sounds fun." Camille smiled.
"I guess." Zeke shrugged. "It's a new experience so I can't complain just yet."
"See, Brad. Be like Zeke." Gabriella laughed.
"Fine."
"Anyways, I gotta get going, I'm gonna go visit my mom again today. I'll see you guys tomorrow!" Brad said.
"Alright. Have fun!" Everyone said.
"Oh, and thanks a bunch Gabby!" Brad said before leaving.
"Hey guys." Troy, Jason, Kelsie, and Chad joined the group.
"Hey."
"Where's Brad going?" Troy asked confused.
"To see his mom." Gabriella said.
"Oh, yeah... he told me that earlier."
"So what are you guys doing today?" Jason asked.
"Nothing planned." Troy shrugged. "I've got my homework finished though."
"Me too." Gabriella said.
"Same." Taylor nodded.
"Yep, same." Kelsie added.
"What the heck, already?" Chad said, shocked.
"Well, it's understandable with Kelsie, Taylor, and Gabby... They're freakin geniuses."
"But Troy?" Chad asked.
"Hmm, I'm not so sure about that one." Sharpay laughed.
"Hey!" Troy argued. "I do my homework too you know."
"Yeah, but we've never seen you do it unless it was an hour before it was due, not before school ended." Chad laughed.
"Well, Gabby taught me that it's better to have it done early. Gives me time for other things in life."
"Yeah, well I've got homework." Jason laughed. "I better get going or else I won't finish tonight. Still need a ride Kels?"
"Yeah, thanks. See you guys tomorrow!" Kelsie smiled as she and Jason began to walk away hand in hand.
"See you all tomorrow." Jason waved.
"Bye you guys!" everyone else said.
Everyone else had to do their homework and decided to go home to get started as well. Taylor had to leave to go pick up her younger brother leaving Troy and Gabriella alone, once again.
"So, what do you want to do today?"
"I don't know, you can come over if you like." Gabriella suggested.
"Alright, I'll meet you at your house in a few minutes then." He said, getting into his car.
"Okie dokes."
Gabriella drove to her house, while Troy followed. They finally reached her house and saw Mrs. Montez's car outside the house.
"I guess my mom is still home with Martin."
"Well then, I guess now is a good time to ask your mom then." Troy winked.
"Whatever you say Mister... you're the one who won't tell me what you're up to exactly..." Gabriella said opening the front door, revealing Mrs. Montez, sitting on the couch, watching TV with Martin.
"Hey, Gabby. Oh, hello Troy." Mrs. Montez greeted as she saw the two enter.
"Hey mom. Hey Martin."
"Afternoon Mrs. Montez. Hey buddy." Troy gave a little wave.
"Troy? Gabriella? They're here!" Martin said excitedly looking up to see them enter the living room. "Hi you guys!"
"Hey, I haven't seen you in a while, how was you day with your mom?"
"Yeah! It was fun!" Martin grinned. "Can we play basketball again soon Troy?"
"Sure Martin. So, how have you been Mrs. Montez?" Troy asked.
"I've been good, thank you for asking Troy. How about you?" Mrs. Montez said.
"I've been good as well. Gabby here has got me finishing my homework before I even get home, so now I have more time for other things." Troy smiled.
"Hey! I don't make you do it."
"Fine, you influenced me." He laughed.
"Well, that's good though." Mrs. Montez added.
"Anyways, I wanted to ask you something Mrs. Montez." Troy said.
"Go right ahead Troy." Mrs. Montez smiled.
So what do you guys think? Hmm, anyways, once again sorry for the lagging on theupdating. Anyways, I think I'm slowly loosing interest in writing this story... but then again I'm not. LOL... It's hard to explain. But I'm still gonna continue this if you guys want me to... soo please tell me if you guys still like this story, other wise I'll just end it sooner than planned. But other than that, it looks like My Heart's Debut has become more of a favorite than this story.. and that one is easier to write, but I like this story, like i said. LOL. Well, give me your input on whether to continue or not, and tell me what you guys think of this chapter too! REVIEW PLEASE! Aiight later.