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Chapter Nine.
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Taylor ; Gabriella ; Sharpay
"But..."
"But... But what?! Taylor come on!"
"Oh right! But first, let me ask you this... Do you like Troy?"
"Yeah, of course."
"Okay then, I guess this is good news? Someone told me that Bee is moving back because his girlfriend wanted him back. Now him and her are really happy..."
"W-what? Who told you that?"
"Bee did. He was really happy. He said he was going to tell you first, but you weren't answering. And that's why he was so concerned that none of us interfered with you and Troy because it happened to him. That's good right? Because you like Troy."
"I.. I don't know. This is complicated."
"What's so complicated? Maybe we need Sharpay and Kelsi."
"Yeah. You're right, but Kelsi is out on some trip with Jason."
"Oh yeah! That's right, she told us they were going for the weekend. I can't believe they were allowed to go. Anyways, I'll call Shar."
"Okay. Taylor said there were complications, I assume this has to do with you, Bee, and Troy."
"Yeah, it's really complicated and difficult. "
"Ha! Really complicated and difficult? It's simple, you either like him or you don't."
"But I think it's hard because she likes both of them."
"Yeah, Tay's right. And now that Bee's moving, I don't know what to do."
"So wait, you mean... You like both of them? It's still a tie?"
"Yeah... You're supposed to help me, not make me more confused!"
"Sorry..."
"He's moving Friday, tomorrow. If you wanted to know..."
"Question. Didn't you say you LOVED Troy? Why the sudden change?"
"I guess Bee came along and changed my mind."
"Basically you just said that you love Bee now."
"What?! No, no! Of course not. I don't love him."
"You just simplified this oh so complicated problem."
"I-I guess I did... Thanks guys! Bye!" (A/N: Sorry if that was so long!)
She went to sleep after that, thinking she had solved her problem.
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The next day Gabriella woke up and got ready. She went downstairs for breakfast.
"I just got an offer to go to New York." Anna told her as she cooked breakfast.
Gabriella cried, "No! We can't go! I want to stay here!"
"Honey, relax. I was offered a vacation with the other workers. And besides, I told you we're staying here until you graduate." She smiled and kissed Gabriella's forehead and went back to cooking.
She apologized, "I'm sorry mom. I-I don't want to go."
Anna looked at Gabriella. "You sure? This has been your dream vacation ever since I can remember! And besides, I don't think you would like it all by yourself. I'll be gone for a while."
"I-I know it has, but I'll be okay. I wanna stay here, I can't possibly leave Troy just yet. But would you mind if I invited the girls? And when you're gone too?"
Anna smiled, "Of course. As long as they are allowed to. But you know, the workers aren't as fun as you."
Gabriella smiled and they ate breakfast together before going to school and work.
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"Hey guys!" Gabriella said cheerily as she waved to the gang. "Wow... the gang still looks big even without Kelsi, Jason, and Bee."
She was wearing both bracelets Troy had given her. The girls noticed.
Taylor complimented, "I like your bracelets, Gabi."
Sharpay chimed in, "Me too."
"Thanks." Gabriella smiled and looked at Troy, "I love them."
"Because they're from Troy, huh!" Chad said as Taylor shot him a 'Why-did-you-say-that" look.
She nodded and everyone was smiling. "Good. Everything is perfect now, we're all with the people we love." Zeke commented.
"Oh, but Troy and I aren't with anyone." Gabriella said while playing with the bracelets.
Troy rubbed the back of his neck, "Actually I'm kinda dating someone."
They all whipped their heads in his direction with raised eye brows. Everyone but Gabriella and Troy groaned. "Why?!" Sharpay asked, then got elbowed by Taylor. "She means 'who'."
Zeke continued, "And since when?"
Troy laughed awkwardly. "Alexandra Nicholas, since today. We have a date tonight."
They all frowned. Troy had met her at a basketball camp, before he met Gabriella. Alex claimed that she loved him, but Troy felt nothing but a sibling relationship with her. For some reason, it has changed now.
"Are you serious?!" Chad exclaimed with widened eyes.
Gabriella stayed quiet, still playing with her bracelets not looking at anyone. The girls had told her about Alex before. Gabriella felt sad and remembered how beautiful she was in the picture she saw. They said she a little on the tom-boyish side. 'She must be smart and talented too' Gabriella thought. She thought he loved her. Then she remembered the bracelet he said he would wear. She searched him with her eyes, and couldn't find it. Instead she saw one of those rubber wristbands. She looked at her bracelets and quickly pulled them off.
Everyone watched her as she took them off. Troy winced at her quickness. She was rubbing the bracelets gently. She then put them back on slowly. Everyone but Troy looked at her with sympathy.
"We better get to class," She said quietly while walking in front of everyone.
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They were all wondering why Troy was with someone. Especially after he knew Gabriella loved him. He worked hard and he just threw it away.
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School ended and Gabriella was driving home.
Once she was home, Gabriella walked outside to her balcony. She then sat down on the chair and rested. She felt herself become weak and sad.
That's how much I love you
That's how much I need you
And I cant stand you
Must everything you do make me wanna smile
Can I not like you for awhile? (No...)
Why did Troy make her feel like that. Why couldn't she just let him go? Her thoughts were racing through head.
You know exactly what to do
so that I cant stay mad at you
for too long thats wrong
She walked to the side and saw the emptiness of the street. That's how she felt. She watched the leaves go with the wind.
And I hate how much i love you boy (yeah...)
I cant stand how much I need you (I need you...)
and I hate how much I love you boy (oooh whoa..)
but I just cant let you go
and I hate that I love you so (oooh..)
Gabriella dragged herself to her bed. She rested on it's comforters. She thought of Troy. She thought of how much she loved him. Now, she thought of all the times he lead her on. And the times he made her cry. Then to the times he made her smile and laugh. Finally to the many chances she gave him.
Said its not fair
how you take advantage of the fact
that I love you beyond the reason why
and it just aint right
She stood up and walked outside again. She saw her friends and smiled. She reached for her phone and invited them to hang out. They agreed.
One of these days maybe your magic wont affect me
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"Hey guys, come in!" Gabriella said. "My mom's not here, so it's cool for you guys to stay forever."
"Where is she?" Taylor asked.
"Oh, she's in New York for vacation with the other workers. I didn't want to go..."
Sharpay and Taylor exclaimed, "What?!"
"Gabi are you nuts? You have been dying to go there!" Sharpay said.
Taylor added, "Yeah! Why didn't you want to go?"
"I wanted to stay here. I thought that maybe Troy and I would be together because of what happened yesterday. I regret thinking that now." Gabriella explained.
"Oh... Well, why don't we hang out just us girls?" Sharpay suggested with a smile.
Taylor and Gabriella agreed and they went to the car.
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"So, what do you want to do?" Gabriella asked as she started the car.
Then all three girls said together, "Shopping!" and laughed.
They were talking about how weird it was that Troy got with Alex so soon when 'Never Underestimate a Girl' came on.
Taylor laughed, "This song is perfect for our hang out right now."
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"Well, I think it's a good idea to make yourself feel better." Sharpay said while looking at the clothes on the rack.
Taylor was looking too, "Yeah. We should get you a bunch of new outfits and show him what he's missing."
"Guys, remember what happened last time?" Gabriella said as she looked at them.
"Yeah, we do. But this time, it's all for you. Not him." Sharpay said as Taylor nodded in agreement.
Gabriella rolled her eyes then laughed. She walked away. Sharpay and Taylor frowned.
Gabriella came back and looked at them, "What are you waiting for?" She smiled, "I want something that's casual cute, and simply too hot to handle. And maybe some other's along the way."
They smiled and laughed. "So I'll get your cute." Taylor said.
"And I'll make you hot." Sharpay nodded.
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For the cute look, she bought a brown striped tank with a green flight jacket and matching green capris. She also bought brown rocketdogs. (A/N: Links in profile.)
"This would go great with your brown earrings at home." Taylor said as Gabriella payed.
"Yeah, that's right. They would!" She smiled, "Let's go get Shar."
They walked to Sharpay and she explained the outfit.
"Well, first off, I would like to say that I didn't know which hot you wanted. So... I picked out something that shows skin. For the boy's pleasure and yours." She winked as Gabriella and Taylor laughed. "Well, you have your jean skirt, and this totally cute teal halter. I say you play it up with some white accessories. Like heels, beaded necklace, something dangly for your earrings, and a bangle. Ooh! And maybe a purse too!" She ended it by clapping. (A/N: profile.)
"Okay, I'll take it." Gabriella said while leading them to the cashier.
They decided that after they had finished, they would go to the food court.
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"Hey isn't that Troy and Alex?" Sharpay whispered to Taylor while Gabriella went and got their food.
Taylor gasped and whispered, "Yeah, that is!"
"I can't believe he's with her!" Sharpay whispered loudly.
"I know! I can-"
Gabriella put the tray down. "Why are you guys whispering? And what about?"
They frowned and turned.
"Oh, I see." Gabriella sat down and gave everyone their food.
"I think I might have an idea for when I can use these outfits." Gabriella smiled.
Taylor and Sharpay looked at each other and nodded.
"First we eat, then we go home. I need to call Chad. Maybe he can give me the 411." Taylor said before taking a bite of her food.
Sharpay agreed, "Perfect. After we get that, then our plan can be set."
Gabriella was about to disagree when she saw Troy's arm around Alex. "Let's do this."
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"Call Chad already!" An impatient Gabriella yelled at Taylor.
Taylor didn't say anything. All she did was get our her phone and dial. "Hey Chad... Mhm... How did you- Oh. Right... So what's going on?... Oh, really? Okay. Thanks... I love you too, bye."
"What did he say?!" Sharpay asked anxious for the news.
"He said Troy is at the park and that he's planning something big for Alex tomorrow or Sunday. We don't know what though."
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"What are we going to do now? I mean something big is going to happen!" Gabriella asked.
"Hm..." Sharpay explained, "Well... Last time we did the first move, which led to his first move. So this time, we don't make the first move. This time we just lead him on so..."
Taylor asked, "So... He'll make the move again?"
"Exactly. Now first we have to show him that you're happy and others want you, too. So he has to hurry up. We'll arrange everything." Sharpay stood up and got the paper and jotted down the ideas. Taylor noticed that Gabriella looked uncertain.
"Gabi, don't worry. We'll make this work."
She nodded and asked, "So what do we do first?"
Sharpay spoke, "First, we hang out around him on purpose. He'll notice you and want you. Be extra flirty, just because it's fun. But what about those bracelets..."
"We can put them on her purse. That way she's still wearing them but not where he can see." Taylor suggested and they wrote it down.
They squealed. "Oh my gosh! I can't believe we're doing this... again!" Gabriella said while giggling.
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The girls were getting ready to go to the park. Before they did, they made Gabriella wear her shorts and a jumper she bought, her hair in pigtails. (A/N: Must I repeat this? In the profile lol) All three were surprisingly matching. That made them giggle.
"Kay, so think fun!" Sharpay said as they linked arms to the park.
Gabriella giggled, "Easy enough. Last one to the swings is a rotten egg!" And she ran.
Taylor said, "Cheater! And that line is so old!" And her and Sharpay ran.
They all reached the swings and swung together.
"Where is he?" Gabriella asked while she pumped.
Sharpay replied, "Don't know, but we just gotta be happy."
Taylor swung, "That won't be hard because we'll have fun!" And she jumped off. The other girls followed.
"Ouch! I'm not good at running or stuff like that with flip flops on." Gabriella said laughing.
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Troy was across from the girls. He and Alex we're going to have a picnic.
"Troy, I'm really glad we're together now." She said while leaning in to kiss him.
Troy immediately turned so she kissed his cheek. When he turned he saw Gabriella laughing with the girls. He smiled and looked at his bracelet.
He rolled up his sleeve and pulled the bracelet that Gabriella made down. Since it was tight, it stayed higher than his wristband.
"What's that?" Alex laughed.
Troy pulled his pulled the bracelet up and sleeve back down, "It's something my friend made."
"Oh... Is something wrong? Ever since you told me that your friends know about us, you-"
Troy cut her off, "There is no us."
"My fault Troy." She said shrugging. "So, who's the girl?"
Troy looked at her confused, "W-what girl?"
She sighed and rolled her eyes.
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"Oh my gosh! That's Troy! He's really here!" Gabriella whispered to the girls while giggling.
Sharpay stood up, "Duh, he's here. But don't laugh at me! You tripped three times already."
Gabriella stuck her tongue out and Taylor stood up too. "Okay guys, we should go play tag over there."
"Ah... That we should... Tag you're it!" Sharpay said as she tagged Taylor. The girls started screaming and running.
Taylor decided to chase Gabriella. She chased her near Troy, but Gabriella hadn't noticed.
Sharpay yelled, "Gabi! The curb!" She and Taylor just stared at Gabriella as she tripped over the curb and landed on the grass next to Troy.
Gabriella stayed on the grass rubbing her head. She groaned and rolled to her side, rolling into Troy. "Gabi!" Sharpay yelled.
"Girl, are you alright? You just tripped for the hundredth time! And this time," Taylor said more quietly. "You rolled into Troy."
Gabriella eyes widened. "Yeah, you did." Sharpay nodded.
"Oh my gosh what did he say? I hope he's not mad." Gabriella said rubbing her head.
"I'm not." Troy said looking down at her. She quickly sat up. "I'm sorry. To you too Alexandra. It's hard running with these flip flops."
Alex stood up, "Hey, it's no problem. I gotta go anyways. Nice meeting you!" She said as she walked away.
Sharpay mouthed 'flirty' and Gabriella rolled her eyes. "Well, Shar and I were going to go meet up Chad and Zeke. Bye!"
Gabriella looked confused so Taylor mouthed 'call you later'.
Troy grabbed the picnic basket. "I made this picnic all by myself and no one is here to share it with me." He fake sighed.
"Aw, poor baby! I'm here, why don't you give me some of you're yucky food." She said giggling.
"Gasp, 'yucky'! Please watch your language. That's hurtful." Troy said while taking the things out of the basket.
"Oh just give me the food, I'm starving! We ran around this park forever."
Troy looked at her, "Yeah. I know I saw you."
"You saw me? I didn't even notice you were here." She said grabbing the sandwich.
He nodded slowly and frowned, "Of course you didn't..."
"I hope you're not too sad. Don't cry now." She laughed.
"Ha-ha, very funny. Let's just eat shall we?" He asked as she smiled in agreement.
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It was almost dinner time by the time Gabriella got home. Her and Troy had spent the afternoon together at the park. Now they were on her front porch.
"I guess I should go now..." Troy said and Gabriella stopped him.
"Wait!" Troy looked back.
Gabriella asked shyly, "Did you want to stay over? My mom's not here and I'm going to be by myself so..."
Troy smiled and walked back to her, "Sure, as long as you're cooking."
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Gabriella and Troy were washing the dishes now. Gabriella couldn't help but bring up the topic that was in her mind for so long.
"How are you and Alexandra?" She asked as she wiped the dish.
Troy coughed. "Um, we're good." He sounded uncertain and Gabriella noticed but shrugged it off.
"Oh." She nodded, "She seems really nice."
"Yeah. Anyways, I should get going now. Thanks for dinner, it was great." He said in a bad attempt of changing the subject. He then hugged her.
She reluctantly let go and said quietly, "Yeah, it was."
They both walked to the door. "Bye, I'll call you later or something."
She rested on the door frame, "Sure. Tell Alexandra I said hi."
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Gabriella ran upstairs and changed into her pajamas. She called Taylor and Sharpay.
Gabriella ; Taylor ; Sharpay
...And then he left.
That was weird of him.
Hey you guys wanna sleep over so we can talk about this more?
Sure, I'll just get my stuff ready.
Yeah, me too. I can pick you up Tay and we can go there together.
End Conversation.
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Gabriella finished getting her things ready and called Taylor. She was ready, too. So Gabriella drove to Taylor's. When she got there, her mom answered the door. They told her she was in her room on the phone.
When Gabriella got inside, she found Taylor was jumping up and down in excitement.
"Hey, ready to go over to Shar's?" Gabriella asked helping Taylor with her things.
"Yeah, but wait. Guess what!"
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A/N: Okay, this one was kinda boring if I shall say so myself. & Sorry for the wait. It's like every time I go on the computer, I need to get off. Weird... Haha, K. Review please! Thank you very much!