So here's the next chapter. Hope you guys enjoy! This literally took forever, but hopefully you guys like it. I'll get the next chapter out as soon as I can.

I kept feeling someone poking me and I was hoping I was dreaming. I opened one eye and groaned shutting it back.

"Well, hello to you to missy."

"Tay, what are you doing?"

"I'm waking you up. You've been sleeping all morning."

"What time is it?

"3 o'clock."

"I didn't go to sleep till like 6:30 this morning."

"Well, that's not my fault. But that's plenty of sleep. I'm surprised you aren't trying to get up and go talk to Troy."

"I talked to him last night." I felt her jump on my bed and lay next to me.

"Oooo, do tell." I smirked as this should be fun.

"I'm sorry Tay. I don't kiss and tell."

"Oh c'mon! You know you want to…wait, WHAT?! You kissed Troy?!"

"Why are you screaming?"

"Cause it's about damn time. So when are we breaking the news to Derek?" I started laughing. She was enjoying this a little too much.

"WE wouldn't tell him anything even if it was true. I would be telling him, but I'm just kidding."

"You're mean Gabi. You're laughing now, but I'll be the one laughing when I'm saying I told you so." I had to roll my eyes at her.

"Whatever Tay, but we did make up. I heard about the Orlando shooting late last night. We were both up and we talked about it. Life is too short to be worried about petty stuff like last night. If that was any of you all, I don't know what I would do with myself."

"I heard about it too. I tease you Gabs, but you are becoming one of my closest friends and I'm here for you whether you want Troy, Derek, or any other guy. I'm here for you through it all." She laid my head on my shoulder and we just laid there in silence for a little bit. I heard my phone ring and I saw a text from Troy.

You up yet?

Yeah. Sadly, Tay woke me up.

Cool…Chad woke me up too. They are so opposite, yet so much alike. Still wanna hang?

"Hey Tay. You wanna hang with the guys today?"

"Sure. I was going to study a little, but I can do that later tonight."

Yep! We don't have anything else to do. Could you invite Zeke? I think Sharpay likes him.

Alright! If Sharpay is coming, I'll give you girls more time to get ready. See you in an hour. We'll meet downstairs and decide what to do.

See ya then!

I decided to just send the girls a message through our group message.

Hey girls! We are going out with the boys in one hour, so Sharpay get moving now.

Tay laughed when she saw what I sent.

I'd rather not. –Shar

Zeke is coming…

I'll be ready in an hour! –Shar

Is it okay if I invite Jason? –Kelsi

Sure Kels. You don't even have to ask. I'll meet you guys in the living room in an hour.

Taylor got up to go to her room to get ready. I decided to put on a light blue romper with some sandals. I don't think we are doing too much today. Even if we do, I still feel comfortable enough to do something fun. I decided to take a shower first since Tay was still trying to find something to wear.

I was excited to hang out with the gang today. It would be cool to see how we all get along. I'm sure Chad and Tay were getting along the other night until the situation with Troy happened. Sharpay and Zeke seem to be another Chad and Tay. Complete opposites, but somehow I guess they'll work. Kelsi and Jason are shy, but they just fit. It's cute how sometimes they barely talk, but somehow they know just what to say. Guess Troy and I would be the matchmakers. I admit I can see how everyone thinks we fit, but I don't want to mess up the friendship. If Derek and I get together and break up, Troy will still be there. I hate to say it like that, but it's true. A friendship is much stronger than any relationship in my opinion.

I got out the shower and decided to put my hair in another messy bun since it was wet. I put on this gold necklace and an arm bracelet that I had got from my mom a year ago. I kept the makeup simple and decided to call Derek while I got my purse together. He answered pretty quickly.

"Hey Gabs."

"Hey Derek! Just wanted to call you since we haven't talked since last night. Hope you're not still mad."

"Yeah I'm good Gabs."

"Oh ok, well what are you doing today?"

"Probably just hang with some friends." I felt like he was barely talking. I was pretty sure he was still mad so I just decided to give him some space.

"Alright I was just calling Derek. I'll talk to you later." I hung up before he even had a chance to respond. Now I was overreacting, but I didn't have time for him to ruin my mood. I'll call him late.

"Gabs! Come on! Everybody is ready!" I looked and saw it was 4 o'clock, grabbed my purse and walked out to the living room.

"Dang! You guys look hot!" Kelsi blushed. She had on a black midi dress with sandals. She actually had her hair curled and surprisingly didn't have on a hat. Sharpay had toned it down with a white sundress with orange and blue flowers on it. She had gold jewelry and sandals on with a sunhat. Taylor had on a black skater dress with pink and blue flowers that stepped above her knee. She paired it with some black vans. "Sharpay I have to borrow that dress."

"Whatever. Just wait till Troy sees you. You got a butt in that dress Gabs." I suddenly felt self-conscious and reached behind to see if my butt was really that big. Tay started laughing.

"Chills Gabs. Yes, you have a butt. We all do though. Sharpay is just trying to make you nervous."

"Whatever Shar. Just try not to get tongue tied around Zeke." I laughed as she blushed and we all headed downstairs.

"Is this too much? Zeke seemed weird last time. He probably thinks I'm some stupid blonde that –."

"Sharpay! Shut up. The guy just met you. Of course, he was weird. He was nervous." Thank God for Tay. She says everything that we think. Sharpay didn't say anything else though.

"Sharpay you look beautiful. Just be yourself and if Zeke doesn't like you, there's a million other guys here."

"Thanks Gabs." She smiled and we all walked out of the elevator. The guys were there as soon as the doors opened. All of them were actually dressed in button down shirts. Troy and Chad had on jeans. Jason had on a khaki shorts while Zeke had on khaki pants. We all were literally standing there looking at each other. Taylor, not surprisingly, spoke first.

"You look…nice Chad." Chad smiled like he was proud. I was actually shocked Chad owned something that wasn't gym shorts and a t shirt. We all complimented each other and decided to go to the diner that Troy and I went to last time. Apparently they were having some type of college fun night. As we were walking, Troy pulled me in for a hug.

"You look beautiful Gabs." I blushed.

"Thanks Troy. You look very handsome too."

"Handsome? That's always been a weird word to me." Of course, I had to hit him for that. "Ow, Brie!"

"You always have to ruin the moment."

"I was kidding. Thank you though seriously."

"You're welcome." I looked up and Taylor was looking back smiling. I shook my head and laughed.

"So did Chad steal your clothes or what?" Troy started laughing and shook his head.

"Nah. He has a few good clothes. He wanted to dress up for Taylor and he was kind of nervous about it. I decided to do the same thing so he didn't feel stupid. I text the guys too. It made Chad feel a little bit better."

"That's really sweet Troy. I wish I had a similar story, but we all just put on dresses."

"Girls just think alike. You all look nice though."

"You know we're about to get a lot of you all are some beautiful couples."

"We know the truth so that's all that matters. If it bothers you, we can deny it though."

"No!" Troy looked shocked. "Sorry I didn't mean to yell. But no, I wasn't saying it was bothering me. I was just making conversation I guess. Never think it bothers me. Anybody would be honored to be your girlfriend Troy."

"Well if I compare her to you, my fake girlfriend, she'll have some pretty hard shoes to fill." I didn't know what to say after that. I leaned into Troy and he wrapped his arm around me. I reached up and interlaced our fingers together. He was so sweet. Maybe Taylor was right. Troy had it all, but I didn't want to think about that tonight. I just wanted to enjoy tonight.

We finally got to the restaurant and got seated at a table. I sat by Troy and Taylor sat on the other side of me. We all ordered and everybody got a milkshake this time. I was the only one that ordered one without whipped cream.

"Gabster, why don't you like whipped cream?"

"It's just weird. I never really tried it, but I always thought of it as just frozen milk."

"Wait you've never tried it?"

"No Troy and I don't really want to."

"Oh, you're trying it." Before I could say anything, the waitress came back with the milkshakes. Troy asked for an extra spoon. He scooped out a little of the milkshake with the whipped cream and held it out for me to taste.

"I'm not eating that."

"Yes you are. Eat it."

"No. I'm not eating that." I was about to drink my own milkshake until Kelsi reached over and took it. "Kels!"

"I'm sorry Gabs, but you gotta try it." I pouted, but he just kept putting the spoon closer to my mouth.

"Troy, I'm not eating th-." Of course, he slipped the spoon in my mouth. I swallowed and I had to admit it was good, really good.

"So what do you think?" I decided not to say anything. I took the spoon and milkshake from Troy and starting eating his milkshake. "I guess I better order anything one." Everybody started laughing and I got some of the milkshake and put it on Troy's nose. I started laughing until he started rubbing his nose against the side of my face.

"Ew Troy!" I tried to push him away, but I wasn't very successful. I looked up when I saw a camera flash. Leave it to Tay to take a pic.

"Aw look the cute lovebirds are back." I recognized the voice from last time. I looked up and smiled seeing the waitress from last time. My smile dropped though when I saw Derek and his group of friends behind her. He was pissed. So much for a drama free night…