Gabriella frowned. She adjusted her dress and stared down the street, left, and right. Where was Troy? He was supposed to pick her up twenty minutes ago, and midnight was fast approaching.

She picked out her phone from her purse, checking the time. Just as she was staring at the display, the phone beeped and vibrated, causing her to jump.

She sighed, and opened it. It was a text. From Troy.

"sorry babe, can't make it. you'll have fun with everyone else? T.x"

Gabriella's eyes immediately welled up with tears, as she ushered her phone back into her purse. She stamped a foot, storming back inside the house she was stood in front of.

"What's up, Gabs?" Ryan asked, concerned.

"My stupid boyfriend 'can't make it'." She sobbed, using air quotes.

"That jerk!" Ryan exclaimed, wide eyed and mouth open. He pulled Gabriella into a hug, gently pushing her head onto his shoulder. "Let it out."

"I can't believe this."

"C'mon, let's go upstairs. I don't think Sharpay's party is what you need right now."

Ryan led a tearful Gabriella up two flights of stairs, to where his room was, at the top of the house. He sat her down on his bed, sitting down cross-legged next to her.

"You gonna be okay?" He asked softly, handing her a tissue from his bedside table.

"I guess. Thanks Ryan."

"Hey, its okay." He smiled, pulling her into a hug once again. "You don't deserve to get hurt like this."

"Ry, you're so sweet." Gabriella sighed into his shoulder. She brought her right hand up and gently caressed his blonde hair.

"So are you."

"I should've chosen you." Gabriella mumbled against his neck.

"What?!" Ryan exclaimed, quietly.

Gabriella pulled him in closer, firmly keeping his head fixed onto her shoulder. She softly pressed her lips against his neck.

"Oh, Gabs, it's midnight."

"I'm glad it's you I'm with." She sighed, still holding him into the tight embrace, fingers entwined in his hair. "You'd never let me down."

Ryan smiled slightly.

"No." He moved his face so that it was pressed against Gabriella's. "I wouldn't."

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Merry Christmas you guys! I hope you like this one. I'm seriously running out of ideas. It's difficult to think of 15 different, exciting ways to celebrate new year and why and how and… yeah. If you liked, please review, I really want to know what you think. Happy Holidays.