Disclaimer: Not mine, don't sue.
A/N: This is the epilogue to the story. It takes place five years after Troy's death. You'll understand everything at the end.
Enjoy!
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February 14, 2012
Gabriella stood at the foot of Troy's grave, looking sadly down at the small pile of roses there. A small circle of friends stood behind her, all bowing their heads as she bent down and threw a single white rose on top of the pile.
"I can't believe it's been five years already," Chad said quietly, pulling Taylor closer to him. Matching gold bands shone on each of their left ring fingers, announcing to the world that they were married. They had made the decision after their first year of college, Chad transferring to the University of Chicago to be closer to Taylor. Taylor's hand rested protectively on her stomach as she leaned into her husband's embrace. The couple was expecting their first child in six months.
"It seems like it was yesterday," she acknowledged, her mind taking her back to the final months of senior year.
"It does," Zeke nodded, looking across the circle to Sharpay. His former girlfriend was entwined in the embrace of her new boyfriend, a man named Andrew from her dorm. They had broken it off after graduation, realizing that there wasn't enough chemistry between them to make the relationship last. They were still close friends, though, and managed to keep in touch despite their busy schedules.
"I still have nightmares about it," Sharpay acknowledged, looking up at Andrew. He leaned forward, kissing her forehead.
"I still have a scar from that day," Jason joked, trying to lighten the mood. He gestured to his cheek, which still bore a faint white mark from the cut he had received in the fight with Chad.
"Where's Kelsi?" Chad asked, a faint blush coloring his cheeks.
"She couldn't make it. She wanted to stay home with Angie," Jason replied, smiling as he thought of his daughter. He and Kelsi had been married for a year, splitting a few months after the birth of their daughter. They kept in touch, for Angie's sake, and remained on good terms.
"Gabi?" Ryan asked, kneeling next to her and putting his arm around her shoulders. "Are you alright?"
"I still miss him, you know?" she said, wiping away tears. "It's been five years, and there's still a part of me that's in love with him."
"I understand," Ryan nodded, helping her stand. "I completely understand."
"Thanks for being so understanding," Gabriella said, leaning into Ryan's embrace. "I don't know where I'd be without you."
The group paused in silence for a moment, everyone remembering their friend.
"I guess we should be heading out," Chad said, breaking the silence. "I've got to work tomorrow, and Taylor needs to be home resting."
"I've got a research paper due next week," Zeke said, nodding.
"We should be going to," Sharpay added, grasping Andrew's arm.
"Kelsi's expecting me to pick up Angie."
"Thanks for coming out, guys," Gabriella said, looking back at the grave.
She entwined the fingers of her left hand with Ryan's, pulling him close as they walked away.
On her ring finger gleamed a small diamond, set in a thin silver band.
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A/N: I'll leave that one to you to figure out. It shouldn't be hard :D
P.S.-Read the trailer!
