First Move

Summary: They're in love. She shows it, he gives mixed signals. She's tired of waiting

Disclaimer: I don't own what is not mine.

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CHAPTER SEVEN

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"I.." Troy started while Gabriella just stared at him.

"I lo-" The bell rang. "Just tell me later k? Right now we have to get to class." Gabriella said as they ran to class.

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"You guys are so lucky that Durbus isn't here yet." Chad told them.

Troy and Gabriella nodded. "So Troy what were you going to tell me earlier?" Gabriella asked as the others watched knowing what he was going to say.

"I lo-"

"Settle down class. That includes you too Mr. Bolton." Ms. Darbus said as she entered the classroom.

During their daily lecture on cell phones, everyone was thinking.

Gabriella:

I am so happy that I have Bee. He's the best. I know we aren't officially together yet, but I just have this great feeling about him. Everyone seems to approve of him. Everyone except for Troy that is... I wonder why he

Brandon:

..Doesn't like me. At first I thought he was just quiet, but now I know why he didn't talk. He's in love with Gee. HE'S in LOVE with GEE! I thought we had something but maybe I was wrong. She must love him too to because she chased him down the hall. I need to ask her what's going on between them before anyone gets

Troy:

...Hurt, sad, disappointed. What else? I don't think anything can describe how I feel. I'm so stupid. I should have told her. And maybe, just maybe, we could be happy. I guess she already is happy... Look at her smiling at him. I wish it was me she was smiling at. We aren't even together. I shouldn't even be caring, but I do. She should be

Chad:

...With Troy! Come on, everyone knows that. I mean sure that other guy is cool, but Troy! He should make his move quick before someone else does. He's hurting my head! Wow, this makes me realize how much I love Taylor! Speaking of Taylor, I wonder what we're gonna eat at break. Maybe at break they

Taylor:

...Should talk. Of course, if you think about it... Troy did mess up. And Gabi does look happy now that Bee's here. Sure he's nice, but it's just not the same. Maybe the gang should try to help them. Or maybe we should let them like Bee said. This is very difficult. If Troy just remembered the

Sharpay:

...date! Ugh, it's all his fault. He knew Gabi loved him. What's his problem?! And, ugh! Why is Bee even here?! Wait, now I remember... we made Gabriella go to him. This is so not how its supposed to be. I guess I need to come up with one of my brilliant plans.

Kelsi:

I feel bad for them. Troy looks so sad, Bee looks hurt, and Gabriella looks confused. I really want to help, but what do I do? Things were great before. But if I think about it again, it wasn't all that great. Maybe things would have been better without

Zeke:

...Brandon. He's just not the right one for her. He's only allowed to be her friend, nothing more. But I guess it's okay if that's what they want. Wait, no. I'm going to help Troy even if it takes forever to get

Jason:

...PINK JELLY! (A/N: I needed to end it hehe.)

The bell rang. Everyone but the gang left because they were too caught up in their thoughts.

"Class has been dismissed. Are you here to help with the drama club later? If so, there is always something for you to help with."

With that the gang rushed out of the class room. "That was close." Chad said as they walked together.

"I'll catch up with you guys later," Troy said as he walked away hoping to avoid Gabriella.

"Yeah," Gabriella said looking back at Troy and back at them, "I will too."

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"Wait Troy!" Gabriella called. "Troy," she caught up with him. "Why are always in a rush now? Just tell me what you were going to say."

"Gabriella, it's kinda complicated. It's nothing anyway." Troy said with his hands in his pockets.

"What?! Excuse me if it seems like I'm over reacting, but you do not like this guy you just met and your running away every chance you get. Please. Tell me." Gabriella insisted becoming irritated.

"People are staring." Troy said quietly while looking around at them shyly.

"Let them." Gabriella then softened with a pleading look across her face. "Please, Troy. You can tell me anything."

"I love you." Troy said meaning every word.

Gabriella was shocked; she couldn't say anything. (A/N: Picture her when she was about to sing Breaking Free.) All she could seem to say was, "I.. I-I gotta go to class." And with that, she walked off.

"At least I told her..." Troy said quietly to himself while watched her walk away.

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"Hey Gabi! How'd it go with Troy?" Taylor asked.

"I don't know. I just really... don't know." Gabriella said still having a shocked expression on her face.

Sharpay then asked even though she knew, "What did he tell you?"

"Well, he said that he didn't like Bee. And that kinda hurt me." Gabriella said, ignoring the other part.

"Gabi, is that it? Because when you came over here, your face said something different." Sharpay responded.

"He told me that he loved me."

"Oh that straight forward? Wow." Sharpay said earning a light smack on the arm by Taylor.

"What happened after?" Taylor asked.

"Nothing... I-I walked away and now I'm here. I'm not ready for this. He keeps giving me mixed signals, and I don't like them."

"Don't you love him though? You can't possibly stop loving him that soon." Taylor reasoned. Gabriella stared in the air, thinking about what she said.

It was quiet until they entered the classroom. Gabriella then spoke with confidence, "You know. I'm tired of waiting for him. If he really did love me, he wouldn't have made me wait this long. And if he wants me," She said with attitude, "he has to work for me. Besides, Bee is perfect."

"Wow, I'm impressed." Sharpay said and they took their seats.

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School was almost over when Brandon came up to Gabriella. "Hey do you mind if I take you home? I wanted to talk to you about something."

"Of course, I don't think I could picture myself with anyone else." Gabriella said smiling.

Brandon didn't return the smile. Instead he said, "Right. Just meet me at my car," and walked away.

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"So, what did you wanna talk about?" She asked with a smile.

"Well, what's going on between you and Troy?" He asked getting to the point.

Her smile slowly went away. She began to play with her fingers, "Honestly? Nothing, I really like you Bee. I hope this doesn't change anything between us, I mean. Not like anything is between us or I mean-"

He smiled and held her hand, "I really like you, too."

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After dinner, Gabriella walked into her room. She couldn't get her mind off of what Troy had told her. She wasn't sure if she felt the same way, or if she was just confused. She needed to talk to someone about it. Her fist instinct was to call Troy, but she knew that was wrong. So she called Taylor who three-wayed Sharpay and Kelsi.

Gabriella; Taylor; Sharpay; Kelsi

Well, you guys know why I called. I need help.

Gabi, you know we can all tell you something, but it's you who decides it.

Tay's right. But it wouldn't hurt to tell you anyways. I think that you should dump Bee and stick with Troy.

But-

I think she should give Bee a chance. Since Troy isn't doing anything.

Well-

Why should she? It's not the same if she isn't with Troy.

Well maybe that's a good thing. Maybe it will be different for the better.

Maybe-

You guys!

Yeah?

What?

I think you're both right. But let Gabriella have a word... Maybe you should put them through a test.

You know, that's not a bad idea! But what did you have in mind?

Well...

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A/N: Okay, well. Um, kinda not that good but its ok. just yeah. sorry if i took so long. I'm never home anymore & my laptop died and the charger broke & the computer like got weird soo, that's how it was. But anyways. if you got any suggestions for what they should do let me know!

Love, Elise