Update was much later than expected, but happy I got a review (thanks jjeeennnxxx) and some follows/favs for the story. Well here's Chapter 2. Pinky Promise that the next chapter will be up in a couple of days. Feedback please. Comments/criticism…all wanted lol.

"Gabi…Gabi…GABI!" I jumped up. As I looked around, I saw Taylor standing there with a smirk on her face.

"Remind me to lock my door from now on if that's how you wake people up."

"Hey, it's not my fault you fell asleep. I tried shaking you a little bit, but you're a heavy sleeper."

"Whatever. What time is it?" I said looking around for my phone.

"5 o'clock. Why do you think I woke you up? We're late!"

"It just started", I said while laughing, "Let me change real quick, then we can go."

As Taylor walked out, I quickly changed into a navy blue shirt with NYU in white with some jean shorts. Taylor was actually dressed similarly with a light blue shirt. I tied my hair in a messy bun.

"Ready Tay!" I screamed as I grabbed my phone to put in my purse as I walked out the door.

"LET"S GO ROOMIE!" I laughed as Taylor grabbed my hand running before I could even close my door.

We laughed as we walked to the front of the building. The get together was actually being held in the quad which was only about a minute walk from our dorm. According to Taylor, apparently, the quad is where all the students hang out whether in between classes or just doing free time.

"Gabi, look!" As I looked over to where Taylor was looking, I saw a couple of guys up ahead talking and pointing at us.

"What are they pointing at? I know I just threw something on, but I didn't know I looked that bad. Do I have something on my fa-," As I looked at Tay, she had the biggest smirk on her face, "Taylor McKessie, it has been an hour, and I'm already sick of your facial expressions.

Taylor bust out laughing and said, "I'm sorry Gabi, but anyone with eyes can tell you're gorgeous, and I'm obviously just as beautiful. They're looking because we look good, not because you have something on your face. We're freshmen, and they look like upperclassmen so they are just checking out the fresh "meat"."

I couldn't help but blush for being so naïve. "How do you know so much about college?"

"Older sister warned me about everything. Think of me as your survival guide to college!"

As we passed the guys, we smiled as they waved. These boys are definitely different from the ones in Alabama. I was starting to like New York even more as time passed.

As we turned the corner to the quad, there were people everywhere. There was a big banner to the right that said, "WELCOME CLASS OF 2017!" There were a few drink and food stations around. There were also a few games around. I saw a group of guys playing soccer and saw Derek from earlier.

"Wonder what he's doing here?" I mumbled to myself. I didn't think freshmen could be RAs.

"Who?" Apparently I didn't mumble low enough since Taylor heard me. She looked where I was looking and Derek looked up and smiled. I blushed. I really need to stop doing that.

"No one. Come on Tay, let's go look around." I grabbed Tay before she could say anything else and led her over to a truck where we could get a hot dog. It was one of the many famous food trucks around New York. We decided to get in line since it was pretty short.

"Okay, whoever that boy was that you ran away from, I must say he is cute." She said with a snap of her finger.

"I did not run away. I was just hungry." I said as I looked away so I wouldn't give her any reason to think I was lying.

"Whatever girl. You have a crush and I must say I'm hurt that you aren't sharing more info with your favorite roomie."

Before I could respond, I was cut off by someone yelling.

"C'mon Barbie! This is a hot dog truck, not Panera Bread. Everything is loaded with calories, so pick something or keep it moving."

Some guy was yelling, but since they had their back towards me, I couldn't tell where the voice was coming from. I did see a blond girl step out of the front of the line though, and I was immediately horrified.

"Tay, I have two questions. How do you know you'll be my favorite roomie and why in the world would someone wear pink from head to toe?" The girl literally seemed to be in every shade of pink that I had ever seen. To make it even worse, everything was either bedazzled or had a spot of glitter on it. Even her shoes were pink!

Tay saw my facial expression and started laughing as she said, "To answer your first question, I'll simply inform you that pinky up there is one of your other roommates, Sharpay. You can ask her the second question later, because I definitely want to know the answer too."

I couldn't even speak as Sharpay started yelling at someone.

"Calling me a Barbie is actually a compliment. It's better than looking like a troll doll with hair like yours!" As I looked to the right, I could see that she was yelling at the guy with the poofy hair that I saw on the elevator. She seemed like she was ready to keep yelling when someone stepped into the middle of them.

"Chad stop! We aren't in high school anymore." As he was yelling at Chad like a little kid, Sharpay spotted us and strutted…yes, I said strutted, like she was in a New York fashion show. I don't know how I can live with this girl.

"Taylor, there you are!" Taylor looked scared as Sharpay started talking to her.

I tried not to laugh as I looked down. I felt someone staring at me though. I thought it was Sharpay so I looked up not wanting to seem rude, but she wasn't even paying me any attention. I looked around and stopped when I came across Chad's friend. He was staring at me like he was deep in thought. Even though he was a couple of people in front of me, I could tell that he had the deepest color of blue eyes I had ever seen. I felt like I was looking out at the sea on the beach because I was so hypnotized by them. I looked away and shook my head as I tried to get my thoughts together. When I looked back, he was still staring. He smiled at me and I couldn't help but smile back. His smile was definitely contagious.

"Gabriella, this is Sharpay. Sharpay, this is Gabriella." As I looked back at Taylor and Sharpay, Sharpay was looking me up and down as if she was analyzing me. Surprisingly, she let out a huge scream and pulled me into a hug.

"Hi! You can call me Shar or Sharpay, but it's up to you. Nice to meet you!"

I could barely breathe as I replied, "Uh, nice to meet you too. Call me Gabi."

As Sharpay let me go, she was still smiling pretty big. It was honestly kind of awkward. She was just staring at me smiling for no reason.

"Sooo where are you from and what's your major?" I couldn't think of anything else to say so I had to say something just so she would stop staring at me.

"Drama of course," I held back a snort as I realized how perfect that was for her, "and I'm from Albuquerque, New Mexico. I came all the way to finally do what I was born to do which is be a star on Broadway.

"I could actually see that happening." That was the nicest thing that I could think of to say, even if I didn't really believe it.

"Ahem"

As Sharpay turned around, I saw Chad and his friend had walked over. Chad was holding his head down like he was embarrassed.

"What do you want Danforth?" Sharpay knew his last name so maybe that means she knows them.

"Look Barbie," he was cut off by his friend hitting him, "I mean Evans. I was coming to apologize. We're not in high school anymore and we need to act like it.

"If it was anybody else Danforth I would accept your apology, but since I know Troy told you to apologize, I'll have to reject that pathetic apology of yours." Troy. That was his name.

"I don't really care Barbie. I got my hot dog, and that's all that matters." Chad started to eat the hot dog, and the toppings were literally getting everywhere. I'm surprised he wasn't a bib.

"Sharpay, he really is sorry. We're in a new city, so we you both try and get along." Troy seemed like he was pleading with Sharpay, so I was right. They do know each other.

"Fine Troy, but if he calls me Barbie one more time, he is going to wake up and be missing that big troll hair of his." Sharpay said with a serious face. Chad actually looked scared, and jumped behind Troy.

Troy looked past Sharpay and held out his hand to me with a smile.

"Hey, I'm Troy."

"Gabi," I said with a smile until Taylor hit my shoulder, "oh and this is Taylor. We're Sharpay's roommates."

"Sorry to hear that." I heard Chad say. He came out behind Troy licking his fingers and held out his hand saying, "Where are my manners? I'm Chad Danforth. Freshman basketball player and you are?"

"Disgusted," Taylor said stepping back.

"I'm Gabi," I said with a small giggle, "but, I'm not shaking your hand. Nice to meet you too."

Chad just shrugged his shoulders and kept eating. Everyone was looking at him disgusted and then Troy started asking questions. We were talking about where we were from and our majors. I learned that Troy is an Education major from the same place as Chad and Sharpay. He was here playing sports like Chad. Troy was an Education major, while Chad was Sports Medicine. I told them that I was a Nursing major, while Taylor was Pre-Law. Chad, of course had something to say about Taylor's major.

"No wonder you're so stuck up. I mean you're cute, but you really have to lighten up."

I could already tell Chad wasn't the brightest. I mean who starts an argument with someone who just said they wanted to be a future attorney.

"Well, I would rather be stuck up than some lunkhead basketball player." Troy actually looked offended by that comment. I caught his eye and gave him a sympathetic look silently telling him she didn't mean that towards him. He nodded saying thank you. Before either of us could say anything, I felt something hit my foot lightly. I looked down to see a soccer ball. As someone picked it up, I realized Derek was standing in front of me.

"We keep meeting like this Gabriella. I have to stop hitting you so much. Although I do like running into you."

I smirked. "It seems like you're actually flirting. My mom always told me the more a guy hits on you, the more he likes you." I have no idea where that came from, but I can't believe I'm flirting back.

He started laughing saying, "Well your mother is a very smart woman. How about I show you around the quad?" He threw the ball back to the group of guys and turned back to me.

I was about to say no since I was with Taylor. She must have knew my answer because she quickly jumped in the conversation.

"She would love to go." That girl cannot mind her own business, but I love how feisty she is.

"Well I guess I'm going," I said sending Taylor an annoyed look.

"We'll see you back in the dorm Gabi." Taylor said as I nodded.

"Okay that's cool. Nice to meet you Chad and Troy. We all should hang out sometime."

"Definitely." Troy said winking at me.

I smiled. Taylor sent me a thumbs up as she walked off with Sharpay. Troy sent me one last glance as he dragged Chad off probably to get some napkins.

As I turned towards Derek, he smiled at me.

"What?" As I frowned, he started laughed.

"Gabriella, you are about to get the best tour of your life. It could possibly change your life forever. Are you ready?" I couldn't help but smile at how lame he sounded, but he was cute.

"Sure, but don't get me back too late. I don't want the RAs thinking I'm going to be the girl that's always hanging out late." I said glancing at him smiling.

"Well I know of one RA that would love to hang out with you," He said flirting back.

"Oh really? Who and what kind of guy is he?" I asked pretending to be confused.

"Well let's start this tour and maybe you can find out." He said holding his hand out.

I don't know why, but I took it and smiled. I actually trusted him even if we've only met twice. Maybe this tour really could change my life.

New city means new adventures. Right?

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