Chapter Five

Gabriella was confused by Troy walking out of the gym like that. She hoped it wasn't because Eric was on stage singing with her because that hadn't been her idea at all. Darbus wanted to see his stuff so when she was asked to sing with him she didn't mind, except when this song was chosen, this was her's and Troy's song.

On the way out of the auditorium Eric grabbed Gabriella's hand and asked, "Do you want to go get a milkshake, or a pop or what ever you guys do after school?"

"Um, Eric you know me and Troy are going out. I really wouldn't feel comfortable if it was him going out with some other girl, so I really shouldn't." Gabriella said.

"Come on Gabbi, I don't know anyone, and I really don't want to go home by myself and stay that way until school tomorrow. You are the only person I really know. Come on, please." Eric pleaded.

"Fine. Just today, you got to make some friends. How about if I set you up with Sharpay. Her and Zeke looked like they were going to hook up but nothing happened. Besides dating her would help you out with the drama club. Then maybe you could be her partner instead of her brother." Gabriella said jokingly.

"She sings with her brother?" Eric asked, eyes wide open, "What about when they play lovers?"

"Don't ask." Gabriella said laughing.

"You know Gabbi you are fun to talk to. Come on lets get out of here." Eric said and they headed off the stage.

At the point where they were leaving the auditorium Troy came in the other side. Neither of them saw him, but he saw them. He saw the looks the way they were laughing and the last thing he saw was the way he but his hand on her back and she didn't do anything. Sure it was innocent enough but to Troy this guy was taking his life, and no seemed to care. First basketball, the in drama and now his girlfriend.