It was silent for a while until Sharpay asked a question. "So, Ryan, have you had any girlfriends?" "No, I haven't found anyone that would be perfect for me," I said looking at Gabriella. I saw Sharpay follow my gaze, now she knows who I love, I think. "Ryan, I know this guy in my History class, he's perfect for you and I think he swings your way," Troy said. "Troy," Gabriella said glaring at him. "What, I'm comfortable with his lifestyle," he argued. "I'm not gay," I said fighting this battle. "Ryan, just come out of the closet, we all know," Troy said. "Troy, Ryan is not gay, I heard him with a lady last night after our date," Gabriella said. "Really, was she pretty?" Troy asked. "Yeah, but we both agreed it would be a one night thing you know," I said trying to see if they bought it, I would probably by it if I wasn't still a virgin. I'm pathetic, a 19 year old virgin, I just want to save it for the perfect girl. After the dishes were washed Troy asked me in private, "So this chick, was she big," he asked putting his hands near his chest. "I don't want to be a pig," I said. "I knew it you are a fag," he said. "Yeah, she had huge boobs," I said feeling terrible at what I just said. "Yeah, to me I think Gabriella is big too," he said smiling, "I think we're going to do it tonight." I couldn't control myself I punched him in the face. "What the hell," he said grabbing my collar and hitting my face, I heard people walk in. "Zeke," Sharpay yelled trying to get Troy off of me, "ZEKE!" Zeke came rushing in and quickly pulled Troy off of me. "Troy, what the hell is going on" Zeke asked. "Nothing," I heard Troy say. "Come on Ryan, I'll clean you up," Gabriella said taking me to our bathroom. I looked in the mirror and my face was covered in blood, but Gabriella was gracious enough to wash it off. "I'm sorry," she said to me. "About what?" I asked. "Troy, I know he said something to upset you," she said, putting a band- aid over a cut. "He's degrading you," I said. She looked at me, "Don't start fights over me please," she said looking down. "I can't help it, the way he treats you, the way he talks about you," I said. "Ryan please, I can handle myself, you help me to much," she said rubbing the back of her hand on my cheeck. "I want to help you," I said. She smiled and put her arms around me, and I accepted the hug like always. "I need to help you Gabriella, I care aout you, you're my best friend," I said still hugging her. "You're mine too," she whispered in my ear letting go of me and walking out of the bathroom. I followed after her, and saw her sitting down by Troy, whispering in his ear, then he kissed her lips. I felt jealous, I hate feeling jealous of Troy, but he has the one girl I can't love, but I still do. "So, what are the sleeping arrangements?" Troy asked. "Well, Sharpay and Zeke can take my room, I'll be on the couch, and you'll be in your apartment," I said coldly. "Well, I have an extra room, Victor is on vacation for another week," Troy said looking at Gabi. "Great, maybe Ryan can stay there Troy?" Gabriella asked. "I don't want to bother," I said. "You can stay, I mean your like a brother to me," Troy said putting on an act. "Okay," I said knowing it would make Gabriella happy.