A/N: Thanks for all the reviews again! Alyssa and I love reading them! So anyways, like we promised, here's the 7th chapter!
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"Chad? I need to tell you something…" Troy said unnervingly. Chad looked at his 'former' friend with curiosity. "Hiding some more secrets behind my back, huh?" Troy thought for a moment. Yes, I am Chad. I am, but now that you have said that I don't think I should even tell you… "My dad's office is open, maybe there is a phone in there and maybe we can call my dad's cell or Zeke's cell so they can get us out of here." Chad stared at Troy, he still didn't forgive Troy for being unfaithful to Gabriella and he just couldn't.
Troy mentally kicked himself because he knew Chad would still ignore him after this. Why couldn't I tell Chad? He's my best friend and I should be able to tell him anything! Troy remembered the time he told Chad that he was cheating on Gabriella. He felt the same emotions running through his body.
"Hi Coach? Yea, it's Chad. Troy and I are locked inside the Locker Room can you come get us out? Zeke? Really? Yea, we're good… okay thanks." Troy looked up as Chad came back to the lockers. "You know, they locked us in here because the team though we needed to 'sort things out'" Chad said using air quotes. "I told them we were alright." Troy looked up. "Don't think I'm your friend, I just told them that because I want to get out of here." Troy looked back down and put his head in his hands.
"Chad look I'm –" Troy was cut off. "Yea, you're sorry. I bet you are…" Chad said as he heard the lock being clicked open. "Look, on the court, we're cool. I'll pass you the ball or whatever; just know that I'm never forgiving you." With that, Chad left the Locker Room and so did Troy.
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"Ryan? Oh…"
Gabriella soon turned to face the person. Oh gosh, this is just great, can it get any better?
"Taylor…what are you doing here?" (A/N: Everyone thought it was Sharpay, but Mondler4EvEr got it right!)
"Well, I thought I heard people in the corridor, I had to tutor a few kids after school. Plus, Chad asked me to wait for him after basketball practice was over. What are you two doing here?" Taylor looked at Ryan and then back at Gabriella.
"I was just waiting for Troy…" Gabriella nudged Ryan. "Oh, I was just roaming through the halls and noticed Gabriella alone so I thought I would give her some company. Anyways, I should be leaving. Bye Taylor and talk to you later Gabriella." Ryan went behind Taylor's back and winked at Gabriella. Gabriella smiled and waited for her boyfriend to come out.
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"I hope you guys learned your lesson." Chad and Troy both nodded at the coach. "I knew your friendship could overcome any obstacle." When Coach Bolton said this and left them to retrieve their things, Chad and Troy couldn't help but feel like they have betrayed themselves, Coach Bolton and each other at the same time.
Chad gathered up his things and went outside. Troy sat down on the court and started thinking. Why is this happening? Why did Gabriella do this to me?
"Hey Chad!" Both girls said in unison. "Hello ladies. So Gabriella, what are you doing here?" Chad already knew the answer, he asked anyway. "I'm here waiting for Troy, where is he?" Chad looked at Gabriella. "You don't want to see him..." Gabriella looked into Chad's dark brown eyes with question. "What do you mean Chad?" Chad had all these emotions bottled up inside of him. Looking at Gabriella made him feel guilty that he is hiding something from her. He had to tell her. He looked from, Gabriella to Taylor and then his shoes. "He's cheating on you!"
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Troy still remained on the court, but this time decided to stay a little longer then usual, he still had some homework to catch up on. He soon got up and decided to sit on the very top of the many seats in the gym and took out his text book and paper and decided to finish it off there. He had nothing else planned – what else could he do?
After Troy was finished his homework he gathered up all his things and was heading towards the back door of the auditorium where it lead to the out door basketball court and the running track. He didn't want to go out where Chad left; he knew Chad would be still there with Taylor talking. He just didn't want to face him. After what he did, Chad would no longer want to stay friends with him and he detested it. Troy felt like he was in a nightmare. He just wanted to wake up and soon all his problems would disappear. However that wasn't the case, it was real.
He soon was outside with the wispy wind blowing through is hair he felt tranquil and stress free. He soon bent down and unzipped his bag to get his ipod after he got up and walked leisurely. Troy just wanted to go home and sleep.
As he arrived home he collapsed onto his bed, burying his head into his pillow and lay there for the rest of the night and he gradually fell asleep.
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Gabriella was too at home contemplating on the news she was just given from Chad. She couldn't believe it.
Flashback: Earlier That Day
"He's cheating on you!" Chad blurted out. He was relieved to get it off his chest because he knew about it for such a long time, he couldn't remain secretive about it any longer. He knew Troy wouldn't have the nerve to tell her, so what any "friend" would do, he let the secret out.
Gabriella just stood there in skepticism and disbelief her eyes wide open. Taylor as well positioned there beside her in doubt as well.
"I don't believe you Chad, I just don't…" Gabriella soon was stuttering. "I mean how? Wait… w-w-with w-w-ho?" Gabriella asked restlessly. "No! I'm not going to believe it, Troy is a good person, he would never do that to me!" Gabriella was on the verge of tears; he would never do such a thing! I love him… wait…I don't know anymore... Gabriella soon stormed off dramatically, and passed Chad and left Taylor, she didn't care anymore.
"Gabby, wait!" Taylor yelled, she too strived past Chad. Chad felt so sorry for telling her, but he had to - for Gabriella's sake. Chad also ran after Taylor.
Chad was trying to keep up with both Taylor and Gabriella. To Chad's eyes, they were both very distant to where he was. He soon ran faster, catching up with Gabriella.
"Listen Gabriella!" Chad said his voice really loud at the same time he grabbed Gabriella's hand forcefully managing Gabriella to stop walking.
"Why would I lie to you like that?" Chad asked Gabriella, which now her eyes were swelled up.
"He's cheating on you… with…" Chad soon paused. He looked at Gabriella and noticed how hard this must have been for her.
"With who… Chad?" Gabriella soon interrupted his thoughts, her voice was very light and supple – you could tell she was devastated.
"Sharpay…" Chad responded.
End of Flashback
Now Gabriella was now in her room sitting still on her bed silently. All she could remember earlier that day. Sharpay… this can't be. What is wrong with Troy? Why are we both cheating on each other? Is that why Chad and Troy look like they are not talking to each other? Why is this happening?
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Ring! Ring! Ring! Troy woke up by the ringing of his cell phone. Troy looked at the ID and answered the phone.
"Hello…" Troy said groggily. "Hey Troy!" Sharpay's voice was so loud he had to pull the phone away from his ear. "What's up?" Troy asked. "Uhmm… you won't like this but I heard something today."
Troy sat up, by the way Sharpay sounded he had a feeling it was not going to be good news. "Chad told Gabriella and Taylor who told me that you were cheating on Gabriella with me." Sharpay spoke really fast. "English, Sharpay!" Sharpay rolled her eyes. "Okay, Chad told Gabriella and Taylor that you were cheating on Gabriella with me." Sharpay said very slowly for the lunk head basketball boy to understand. "And how did you find this out?" Troy asked. "Taylor told me."
Troy sat there in silence. Oh no! What am I going to do? I know, I need to talk to Gabriella.
"Troy… are you still there?" Troy's thoughts were broken by Sharpay's voice.
"I'm still here listen. What should I do?" Sharpay paused for a moment which meant she was thinking. "Look, I think you should stop lying. What you and Gabriella have is something special… No one can explain the kind of love you both have. Think of this as a test for both of your hearts and love for each other."
Troy didn't know what she meant by all of this. "But Sharpay, she's cheating on me! With someone I don't even know!"
Sharpay sighed. "Are you sure? Right now, the only proof you have are your instincts. Don't interrupt me," She heard Troy stir which meant he wanted to say something. "listen I heard this quote somewhere 'Love can sometimes be magic. But magic can sometimes… just be an illusion.' (A/N: Quote by Javan) You have to prove that your love is not an illusion. I have to go. Good luck."
Troy hung up the phone. Wow, Sharpay… who knew you could give advice?
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We wanted a quick update because it's our apology for the long update for the last chapter. This chapter is short but has a lot of stuff going on. If we get some more reviews, that might make us update faster:) Only a few more chapters before this story is finished! Now click GO and REVIEW:)
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