Chapter 4- Sharlene (cont.) and A Happy Ending

Summary: "SHE'LL WHAT?!" Gabbi knew that frightening voice all to well now. It was…….

Gabbi slowly turned around and backed up into Troy for support. He took her hand and squeezed letting her know he was there for her. Sharpay spoke up. "Oh, girl…...we weren't talking about you! We were talking about some other girl. You know I wouldn't talk about you that way!" she covered up hoping she didn't just make things worse. Sharlene let out a dramatic sigh of anger and shot Gabbi a cold look. Gabbi turned around into Troy's chest just staring at his shirt. Sharlene left and started talking to her cheerleader friends like nothing just happened.

"She knows I told you guys, and she wants to do something about it." She said barely over a whisper. "I have connections. I can maybe get details at lunch." Sharpay said rubbing Gabbi's back. The bell rang. Troy wrapped an arm around her shoulders and held her close. "Hey, what do you say, after school we can hang out, just you and me." He said. "I'd like that." She said with a smile. "Come on, let's go to homeroom." He said. They walked to Mrs. Darbus' room and took their seats.

Kelsi ad Ryan took seats next to Troy and Gabbi. "How you doing?" Ryan asked her. "I'm ok." She said. "Remember, we are all here for you." Kelsi said. Ryan and Troy nodded. The day slowly went on, Everyone but Sharpay, who was trying to see if she could get anything out of Sharlene at lunch, ate lunch outside since it was nice out. Chad broke the silence. "I heard that you ran into a certain someone today." He said. "Yeah, I'm not completely sure if it was her though." Gabbi said as she leaned back against Troy. She was sitting between his legs and he had his arms around her waist. This made her feel safe and happy. "Let's talk about something happy." Ryan piped up. "Thank you." Gabbi said with a sigh of relief that she didn't have to keep talking about Sharlene.

The guys, even Ryan, were getting caught up in a conversation about the upcoming basketball game while the girls were talking about going shopping that weekend. "GUYS! GUYS!!!" they all heard a familiar voice. "What's wrong Shar?" Taylor asked. "I got some information." She said. "It's not you know who!" she said. "Well, then do you know who it is?" Kelsi asked as the guys turned their attention to the girls. "No. That's all I found out other than it's could be someone from another district." She said. "I knew she wouldn't sink that low to get Troy." She said. "Well then why was she treating me like she was the one who did it?" Gabi asked leaning back against Troy again. "She was helping." She said. The bell rang. "Thanks for your help Shar." Gabbi said giving her friend a hug. "Anything for any of my friends." She said.

They got through the rest of the day a little less stressful. Troy stayed with Gabbi all day because she was sore and still had bruises, which seemed to just get bigger and bigger, all over so he helped her carry her books and what not. "Troy, I don't think you really need to be carrying my books around, I can at least do something." She said. "No, I don't mind, besides it got me out of classes all day." He said with a smirk. Gabbi and Troy walked to Troy's locker so he could get his things and then to Gabbi's. Troy has basketball practice, and Gabbi wanted to stay and watch. "Coach Bolton, so you mind if I stay and watch?" she asked Troy's dad. "Not at all, but if I see Troy getting distracted…" he said trailing off. "I know, I know, go sit outside the gym." She said. They both laughed. "I think he has learned his lesson by now though." She said. She took a seat on the bleachers and she saw Taylor come in. "Hey Tay!" she said as Taylor sat next to her. "I called my mom, she said that I could stay with you. She can pick us up after practice, besides, I wanted to watch Chad." She said.

Gabbi and Taylor started talking about random things as they watched the guys practice. "What's the Scholastic Decathlon practice schedule this week?" Gabbi asked. "After school Thursday, and Friday, and if you wanted to come over to my house on Saturday, we can work then." She said. "Uh, Tay, I kind of live with you now." Gabbi said. "Oh yeah, I forgot." She said. "I think all that time you have been spending with Chad has gotten to your head." Gabbi said. They laughed.

After basketball practice was over Gabbi and Troy said that they would see each other later and Taylor and Chad said goodbye. Taylor's mom picked them up and brought them back to Taylor's house. Gabbi was afraid to call it home too soon. They walked up to their room and started on their homework. Someone knocked on the door. "Come in!" Taylor called. Taylor's mom walked in. "Hi girls, do you want to order Chinese?" she asked. "YES!" Taylor said excitedly. "I LOVE Chinese." She added. "Here's the menu, you guys can choose and order." She said. "Thank you Mrs. McKessie." Gabbi said. "Call me Mary." She said. "Then, thank you Mary." She said. "No problem." Mary answered. Gabbi and Taylor ordered dinner and ate it quickly. Gabbi's cella phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Hey babe."

"Hey handsome."

"Listen, can you go out tonight?"

"Yeah, I just need to change, why?"

"I'm going to take you out tonight."

"Oh, where?!"

""You'll see."

"Fine."

"I'm leavin now, does that give you enough time?"

"Yeah plenty, do I need to dress up?"

"No, just casual."

"Ok, see you in a bit, love you."

"Love you too Ella."

"Bye.

"See ya."

Taylor, I need to go get ready, Troy and I are going out." Gabbi said. "Ok, have fun!" she said with a mouthful of food. Gabbi giggled. She went and changed into a pair of jeans, a pink Hollister shirt, and pink flats. She grabbed her bag and the doorbell rang. "I'll get it!" she yelled running down the stairs. She opened the door. Lone and behold it was Troy. "Hey." He said giving her a kiss. "Hey Taylor." He said. "Hi Troy." He turned back to Gabbi. "Ready?" She nodded. "Taylor, I'll be home by twelve ok?"

"Sounds good to me! Have fun!" Taylor said. "Ok bye Tay." Troy helped her into his car and got in the other side and pulled out. "So Troy where are we going?" she asked. "Well there is a new karaoke place that just opened up." He said. "How did you know about it?" she asked curiously. "Well, it's kinda Sharpay's." he said. He had a plan that he was going to sing to Gabbi not with her.

They arrived at the club and saw Sharpay. "Hey Gabbi!" Sharpay said. "Hi Sharpay." "Well, I'll just leave you two alone so you just be with each other." She said. "She knew all about Troy's plan. They sat down and watched some people perform. "Next up is a very good friend of mine. Troy Bolton!" Gabbi turned to him stunned as he walked on stage. "Hey everyone. I'd like to sing this song for a very special girl." He said looking at her as she smiled.

"You're Everything"

As long as you're who I'm with
Praise you with my dying breath
Pull my heart out of my chest
God, I'd do anything.

The crowd started clapping.

I'll open every car door,
I won't go out any more
I'll even eat off the floor
God, I'd do anything at all

I'll be there to catch you right when you fall
I'll be there as long as you tell me when
I'll be there until eternity ends
You know why, 'cause you're worth everything

And side by side forever, we'll be together
It keeps getting better, through the desert, now
I'll laugh in the face of danger, I'll be your lone ranger
And you'll be my angel, as we wave goodbye
And ride into the sunset, some things we ain't done yet
And prove to the world our love will never die at all

Gabbi sat there smiling her biggest smile. Meanwhile Sharpay, being as dramatic as she is, was tearing up with happy tears.

I'd stick my hand in the flames
Subject myself to the pain
I'd even sleep in the rain
God, I'd do anything

I'd cross the desert for you
Let you beat me black and blue
Spray paint your name on the moon
God I'd do anything at all

I'll be there to catch you right when you fall
I'll be there as long as you tell me when
I'll be there until eternity ends
You know why, 'cause you're worth everything

And side by side forever, we'll be together
It keeps getting better, through the desert, now
I'll laugh in the face of danger, I'll be your lone ranger
And you'll be my angel, as we wave goodbye

And ride into the sunset
Some things we ain't done yet
And prove to the world our love will never die at all
Yeah, I'd do anything at all
You know why, 'cause you're worth everything

I'd do things you won't believe
Get you a ring if you need
Get down right here on one knee
God I'd do anything

You know why, you know why
'Cause you're worth everything

And side by side for ever
We'll be together
It keeps getting better, through the desert now
I'll laugh in the face of danger, I'll be your lone ranger
And you'll be my angel, as we wave goodbye
And ride into the sunset, some things we ain't done yet
And prove to the world our love won't ever die at all
I'll be your lone ranger, I hope you never die at all
And you'll be my angel

Cause I'll do anything at all
I'll do anything at all
Yeah, I'll do anything at all

You know why, 'cause you're worth everything

After he was finished he walked off stage and there was a ground rumbling applause. He walked over to Gabi who was giving a standing ovation and he wrapped his arm around her in a hug and she leaned up and gave him a kiss and he deepened it. They broke apart. "I love you." She said giving him another peck on the lips. "I love you too." He answered as he kissed her one last time. They sat down and enjoyed the rest of the night together. It was 11:30 PM and the club was starting to close. "Troy I need to get home." She said. He nodded and he stood up and offered his hand and she gratefully took it and walked out with him to his car. They got in and drove to where her new 'home' was. Taylor's house. Before Troy could get out Gabbi leaned across to his seat and kissed him. He returned the kiss and she deepened it. It turned into a make-out session.

Air was beyond mandatory as they broke apart. Troy and Gabbi got out of the car and started walking to the door. "Troy, I just wanted to thank you for everything you have done for me. You have done so much and I don't know how I can ever repay you." She said looking into his crystal blue eyes. Every time she looked in his eyes they seemed to just get bluer and bluer. "I enjoy doing all the things I do for because it just brings us closer." He said. Gabbi blushed a little. Troy chuckled. He leaned down and gave her a good night kiss. Dhe yawned. "Getting bored?" he asked smiling. She giggled and nodded. "Then go to bed. Don't forget, we have musical practice tomorrow, if you are up for it that is." He said. "I'm always up for it." She answered. They shared one more kiss and Gabbi unlocked the door and went into the house she walked into her room daydreaming about how her night was. She loved her life. "There is no way it could any better" she thought. When she walked into their room the light turned on. "Come on girl! Spill!" Taylor exclaimed. Gabbi changed and told Taylor all about her night with Troy. "Awwww! That's so sweet!" she said. Gabbi yawned as Taylor kept talking about things. Gabbi ended up falling asleep while Taylor continued talking.