The nest day Troy did everything he could think of to get a hold of Gabriella. He tried calling her over and over again but she wouldn't answer. At lunch time he went to her house and knocked on the door, but sill no answer. He got in his car and just sat there thinking. Curse the girl that kissed me. I didn't even know her. Sigh boy, this is such a mess. Then is dawned on him.

"Of course she isn't home, stupid." He pulled out of the driveway and drove away.

About five minutes later he pulled up I front of Westridge Elementary.

Now, I just have to find her.

He walked up to the school and found the front office.

"Excuse me, but I'm looking for a Ms. Montez, could you tell me where to find her?" he asked politely.

"I could tell you where her room is, but she's probably having lunch right now, so if you go straight down the hall and to your right is the faculty room. You can see is she's in there." Said the woman.

"Thank you so much."

He followed her instructions and opened the door to the faculty room. And to his luck there was Gabriella eating lunch alone. She looked up.

"Troy what are you doing here?" she asked surprised, standing up.

"I came to clear my name. If you'll listen?"

"I don't know Troy, everything seemed pretty clear to me." She walked over to the garbage can without looking at him.

"Please, Gabriella, just let me explain. I didn't even know the girl. One second I was cheering the nest I was being pulled into a kiss. It meant nothing. I couldn't escape cause she had a death grip on me. Can you forgive me?" he took a step closer to her.

She looked at him closely.

"I don't know Troy, how do I know that you not just making it up?" she crossed her arms.

"Gabriella, do you trust me?" he asked in a louder and serious voice.

Gabriella looked up, her eyes started to water. "Of course I do, you know that." She turned away as to hide her tears.

"Then why can't you believe me?" he said in an anxious voice.

She whispered back, "I don't know."

Troy started at her back. He gave up, he didn't know what else to say.

"Ok then, that that." He said. He walked to the door and went out. He walked back to his car and drove home. Why do girls have to be so…….difficult? he thought to himself.

He opened his door and walked in. No one was there. As he laid his jacket down he noticed a flashing light on the caller ID. Hmm, new message. He pushed the button and listened.

"Hi Troy, its Gabriella. Listen I need to tell you something I didn't get a chance to say. Could you please meet me at the park at 4:30? I hope you get the message. Bye."

Troy sighed. Now she probably wants to tell me to get out of her life. He looked at the clock. 4:25. He might as well go. It would be rude not to.

He walked and ran to the park as quickly as he could. As he got there he saw Gabriella. He walked up to her.

"I thought you might now come." She said sadly.

"Sorry, I just got your message." He said.

"Troy, I'm well, I'm……..sorry I acted the way I did. It wasn't fair of me to not understand. I was still kind of mad at you. Can you forgive me for not forgiving you?" she said, truly wanting to be forgiven. Troy gave her a half smile.

"Of course I will. There's no reason why I shouldn't." She smiled through her tear stained face.

"Thank you Troy. That means a lot to me." They stood there silent. Then Troy broke the silence with a question.

"Well don't I get a hug or something?" he said smiling. Gabriella smiled. She walked to him and gave him a great big hug. Then she let go.

"How was that?" she said with a grin on her face.

"I think it will pass. But I had something else in mind." In one swift movement he pulled her to him and gave her a kiss. He let go of her.

"That's what I had in mind." He turned and walked away.

Now that's more like it.

(a/n: well theres that chapter...i'm still working on the next. I just started school so updates may take a little longer. But I'll do my best to keep up. No longer than a two day wait...enjoy...please R&R...: )... )