A/N: Alright, I really have nothing to say, except that you for the great reviews. I got less this time, I'm sorry if I dissatisfied anyone. Here's chapter 4.
Chapter Four.
Troy sighed as he watched Gabriella walk outside and down the street. Right now he wanted nothing more than to break up with Abigail, but…he couldn't do that. Troy would have broken up with her months ago, if it weren't for that one, small little detail that Abigail was his coach's daughter. So, naturally, if he ended it with the Abigail, he would end his basketball career. In the beginning, she seemed like a pleasant, nice person. She was understanding, funny and outgoing. Now…Ha! He laughed at himself for thinking such absurdities. But, nevertheless, Troy asked her out anyway and now here they stand; one year and six months into their relationship.
"Dude, I know I've asked you this about fifty times, but honestly, Abigail? Were you nuts?" Chad asked, leaning back on the specials' menu.
"She seemed nice in the beginning! You even said it yourself, so shut up," Troy snapped.
"Yeah, I know. But we were fresh out of high school and me and Taylor had just…you know...broken up. Besides, when do you listen to anything I say?" Chad asked with his eyebrows raised.
"Okay, Troy, what the hell is wrong with you?" Taylor asked marching up to the boys.
"What?" he asked confused.
"Why would you even think of going out with her?" Taylor said folding her arms at her chest.
"It's a long story," Troy replied rubbing his face with his hands.
"Yeah, basically she's the coach's daughter and he can't really do anything about it unless he wants his basketball future shot to hell," Chad summarized.
Taylor's face softened. "Ouch. Good luck with that one. You don't know what you're going to do, do you?" she asked with one eyebrow raised.
Troy chuckled. "Not a clue."
"There's some good news," she said sarcastically, but then continued, "It's been nice boys, but I gotta go find Gabi and be there like a best friend should be. I'll see you tomorrow." And with that she put on her coat, walked out and went in the direction that Gabi went minutes before.
Once she was out of sight, Troy turned around and hit his head on the wall. "This is going to be one long week,' he thought.
The next morning, Gabi woke up around 9:30. She groaned and tumbled out of her bed, falling to the floor. She yelped in pain, stood up and rubbed her head. Her first class, chemistry lab, started at 10:30. She then walked into her bathroom and took a long, steaming hot shower. Gabi lived in an apartment with Taylor, which had two bedrooms, one bathroom, an eat-in kitchen and a living room. Her bedroom was painted a light blue, and on her walls she had many pictures of her and the gang during high school; along with many new ones over the past few years. Her desk was filled with papers and books, and the occasional food wrappers scattered across it. Her bed was messy and unmade, her cotton sheets tangled up with her comforter. She had many items all over her dresser, such as her cell phone, pens, calculator and her hairbrush. Her room wasn't normally this messy and untidy, however she had mid-terms coming up, and Gabi, being Gabi, studies all night long, not caring about anything but studying.
She got out of her shower, and got dressed in a simple outfit; a blue long sleeve shirt with jeans and sneakers. She put her hair up in a pony tail, brushed her teeth, got her books and left for her first class.
Through out the whole class, Gabi couldn't help but wonder why Troy would pick a girl like Abigail over her. Was I really that bad? Was Abigail was right? Maybe Troy and I don't belong together after all, and maybe we lost touch because that's the way it's meant to be…Gabi stared out at the professor, not really caring or listening to what he was saying. Today was a lecture day, where they wouldn't do experiments with chemicals, but they would listen to another scientist telling about his findings. Gabi always thought these were rather boring and usually never listened unless the professor said that the speaker's findings would be on a test. She started to stare out into a daze, blocking out reality, thinking about last night.
Flashback
"Gabi! I can't believe that bitch had the nerve to say those things to your face! Ughh! The nerve of that girl!" Taylor exclaimed as she burst through their apartment door, throwing her bag on the table beside the door.
Taylor came to find that Gabi was sitting on the couch, eating Ben and Jerry's ice cream, (out of the carton) watching T.V.
"What are you doing?" she asked, taking a seat next to her on their black leather couch.
"Watching Jerry McGuire," she said not taking her eyes off the screen. Uh oh. Gabi only watches that movie when she's emotionally shattered.
"Oh, Gabi. It's okay. She's an idiot. And if it makes you feel any better, I don't think Troy wants to be with her," Taylor said comforting her friend.
"Then why is he?" she asked. Taylor was about to answer, when she put up her hand to stop her, "Shh, this is the good part."
Taylor looked at the television screen, and heard Tom Cruise deliver the cheesiest line known in Hollywood.
(ON THE T.V.)
"You complete me."
(OFF T.V.)
Gabi burst out into tears. "Why can't my life be like that?" she sobbed, "Why is he dating that stuck up, primpy bimbo? Why can't Troy come bursting through the door and say that to me?"
Taylor chuckled. "I think Troy would have a better line than that, or at least I hope he would."
Gabi gave a small smile. "I'm going to bed. I'll see you tomorrow, Tay," she said, then got up and locked herself in her room.
End of Flashback.
"Miss Montez! The class was dismissed minutes ago! You may leave!" the bald professor roared.
Gabi began to gather her things. "Sorry!" she yelled. She hurried out of her classroom and began to walk home. Her class usually went about 2:30, but since it was a lecture day the students were released at 1:30. When she came into her apartment, she saw a note on the kitchen table.
Gabi,
I'm taking an extra class today, so I won't be back before you leave for work. I'll come and visit after my class ends, if my professors lay off the homework. If they don't, then I'll see you when you come home.
Tay
P.S. And after you read this, don't go for the Ben and Jerry's ice cream in the freezer, I finished it last night. ;) But, that's beside the point. Don't let the Troy situation hold you down! Be strong, just like I taught you to be. Have fun at work tonight with Chad! (Of course I said that in a sarcastic voice) ;)
Gabi smiled, took the note and went into her room. She sighed, threw her books on her desk and then lay down on her bed. She stared up at the ceiling, wondering what to do. She heard the phone ring, but she didn't pick it up. She could hear from the living room that the person was leaving a message, so she grunted and got up to listen to it. She walked into the fairly large room; it had one leather couch that was seated across from a TV, while it's back faced the windows that over looked the city. In front of all the windows was a piano, Gabi took lessons for it in her spare time, (if she had any) and was getting rather good. She crossed the room and clicked the 'play' button on her answering machine. Instantly, a cheery voice filled the room.
"Hey Gabi and Tay! It's Sharpay! I'm in town on business and I wanted to know if you guys wanted to get together sometime this week, just to chat and catch up on things. I want to know all the details going on in your lives, even the dirty ones. (At this statement Gabi rolled her eyes; Sharpay can be very nosey) So, when you get this, give me a call! My cell is 395 1947. Hope to see you soon!"
Gabi shook her head and decided that she'll call Sharpay later, after she talked with Taylor about it. She checked her watch to find that it was only 2:00, and she had about two and half hours before she had to start to get ready for work. She decided that she would study, and to use her time wisely.
Two and a half hours later, Gabi started to get ready for work. She put on her black uniform T-shirt, which had the Applebee's logo on her left shoulder, along with her name tag. She next slipped into black jeans, reapplied her make up, put on her sneakers and left the apartment.
When she got there, she already saw Chad waiting at one of the tables in the corner. She smiled inwardly and walked over to the table where he was sitting.
"I thought you weren't coming until sixish?" she asked sitting across from him.
Chad returned the smile. "Yeah, but I thought I had enough basketball practice for the day."
Gabi had a shocked expression on her face. "Enough basketball? I thought I'd never hear those two words in a sentence from you," she said with a small smile.
"I know. Since you're here, can I get a lobster with extra lemon sauce?" Chad asked looking at the menu.
Gabi's smile widened as she slid out of the booth. "Sure. But you know you're paying for this right?" she asked with an eyebrow raised.
Chad returned her gaze. "Of course! What kind of person do you think I am? That hurts, Gabi," he asked, pretending to be hurt and putting a hand over his heart.
She shook her head and wrote down the order on her waitressing pad. "Anything to drink?" she asked.
"Is it too early to get a martini?" he asked.
Gabi nodded her head. "Sorry, have to wait until 5:30. What is it with you and martinis?"
Chad shrugged. "I don't know. They just taste good."
"You do know it's straight alcohol?" she asked.
Chad smiled. "Yeah, I know. Instead I think I'll have a coke."
"Okay, the order should be out soon," she said as she walked away. Gabi went into the kitchens and placed Chad's order.
"A lobster? This early in the evening?" Frank asked surprised. He was hunched over the stove, with smoke coming out all different ways from beneath the pan.
"Yeah, and he would like extra lemon sauce," Gabi shouted, coughing over the smoke.
"Alright! It'll take at least twenty minutes!" he bellowed, now flipping whatever food was in the pan over.
"Fine!" Gabi yelled as she ran out of the kitchens, coughing.
When she finally stopped coughing, she passed a table with two people heavily making out. Gabi shook it off, but then did a double take. As she came closer to the couple, she saw that it was Abigail, but the person she was with was definitely not Troy.
A/N: All right, there's chapter four, with a little more drama. Did everyone get the flashback thing with the Jerry McGuire movie? I hope you liked it, it wasn't the best, and it definitely wasn't the easiest thing for me to write. All day I was having major writer's block, so be gentle in the reviews. Thanks!
