DISCLAIMER: I do not own High School Musical or its' sequels. I do, however, own the book series.
As Riella opened her locker, a note fell softly to the floor.
When she picked it up, Riella noticed that the note was from her birthday from Zach. They celebrated her birthday that weekend after a softball game, but her mother had a little party on her birthday for family and Riella, You looked absolutely beautiful when you blew out your candles on you birthday cake this past Wednesday.
Riella, you are the most caring person that I know. I am thankful that you are my best friend and the greatest girlfriend that I could ever ask for.
Love, Zach.
Riella smiled as she closed the note and put it on the top shelf. She was grabbing her backpack when she felt someone behind her. Riella turned around and saw her boyfriend, Zach Montgomery.
"Hey!" Riella smiled.
"Hey." Zach grinned back. Riella put her galaxy-print Jansport on her back and turned to grab her teal Aztec design sandals that she left in her locker two weeks ago. She had let her friend, Hallee, borrow them. As Riella stood up, Zach put his arms around her, squishing her backpack between them. The two of them stood there for a moment, Riella eventually leaning her head back to see Zach.
"Are you ready to go?" asked Zach."
"Yeah, but we have to meet up with the rest of the gang." stated Riella as she reached her hands up and laced them with Zach's.
"Yeah, we might want to do that now." Zach chuckled.
RIella laughed and closed her locker door. The couple left and met up with the others at Gabriella's locker in the next hallway over.
"Hey, guys!" Riella smiled as Zach and her reached the others.
The group chorused in response to Riella. Zach put his arm around Riella's shoulders as the group walked out of East High. As usual, Troy had to wait until his dad was done with gathering his things.
"I'm giving you a ride, Ri?" asked Zach, pulling out his keys that were attached to a Deadpool lanyard.
"Yeah, Gabriella's coming with us." answered Riella, pulling on his hand.
They were about to head to his truck, a black 2008 Chevy Silverado, that he bought recently, when Riella stopped waiting for Gabriella to finish saying goodbye to Troy. Zach, obviously unaware of Riella stopping, was shocked by the strength that her tiny body had and almost fell down, but fell off of the curb.
"WHOA!" He exclaimed.
"We have to wait for Gabi." Riella stated, looking into Zach's whiskey brown eyes.
"Why can't we go to the truck and wait for her?" Zach asked, not wanting to wait.
"Because she doesn't know where your truck is, moron." stated Riella.
Zach nodded his head and the two waited for Gabriella.
Gabriella hugged Troy one last time, said goodbye to Taylor, and rushed over to Riella and Zach.
"Sorry, it took so long." Apologized Gabriella.
"It's fine. But someone is a little impatient today." Riella gestured toward Zach.
"I'm sorry that I want to get enough sleep before basketball camp." Zach said as he led the two girls to his truck.
Riella and Gabriella laughed as they got inside the truck.
"Turn on the a/c." Riella said as Zach turned on the truck.
"Give me a second." He said as he turned on the engine.
While Zach turned on the air conditioning and the radio, Riella turned around and faced Gabriella.
"So, how was your first complete semester at a school?" Riella asked.
"It was better than expected, even though we hit a few bumps early on." Gabriella laughed.
"Hey, that was all you and Troy." Riella teased as she settled back into her seat.
"I know." Gabriella responded.
Zach had started to back up the truck.
"Well, ladies, this summer should be fun." stated Zach.
"And why is that?" asked Riella.
"Because, the gang will be hanging out."
"What hanging out? Between the basketball team going to basketball camp for the next two weeks while I'm going to my softball camp, and trying to find jobs, how are we going to hang out?" questioned Riella.
"It's called trying." answered Zach while leaving the school parking lot.
"But trying is so hard." Riella groaned.
"That's only because you're lazy, Ri." Gabriella laughed from the backseat.
"It's true." Zach laughed along as he pulled his truck next to the girls' driveway.
"Yeah, I guess." Riella shrugged.
Gabriella had the back door open and was grabbing her school stuff from the floorboard. Zach leaned over the console and Riella on her cheek. Riella opened the passenger door and started to get out, but quickly leaned over the console and captured Zach's lips before grabbing her stuff. She shut the door and left Zach with a dumbstruck look on his face.
A/N: Hey guys! Chapter 3 is on it's way so you have something to look forward to!
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