Gabriella didn't know if it was a trick or not, but to take the angst off her shoulders from Troy, and the sympathy stares from everyone at school, the Evan were nice enough to invite her on a full week cruise on her uncle's yacht, and a camp out on the last few nights. Gabriella was actually looking forward to it. Nothing but sun, and the ocean front. And she packed her bags furtively, getting glances from her mother and brother every now and then. She still had a bit of a limp, but otherwise could manage on her own just fine. Though her brother helped her drag her trunk down the stairs. The Evans pulled up in their van, and Sharpay gave an enthusiastic wave, as she jumped out to meet Gabriella.
She had her blonde hair tied to the top of her head, wearing a pale pink cotton shirt, with blue jeans shorts. Gabriella smiled to herself, she could actually pull off being a nature lover in that outfit. The girls hugged as Ryan helped Juan lug the trunk to the back of the van. Gabriella did appreciate all this from the Evans. When Sharpay had come to visit her in the hospital, Sharpay admitted that her life wasn't as perfect as it seemed. She had also known the horror of being defiled, that's why it seemed her and Ryan were attached to the hip.
Because he rather be overprotective of his twin than have something like that happen to her again. Mrs. Evans waved as Ms. Montez came out to hug her daughter goodbye. "I hope you have fun honey, and I want all of you to be very careful in those woods okay?" Gabriella nodded as she felt her mother's tears glide down the back of her neck. She piled into the car next to Sharpay and waved to her mother and brother one last time.
It wasn't till they were halfway up the interstate that the girls decided to chatter. "So how are things with you and Troy?" Gabriella shrugged sadly, "After last night, I told him it was over, his distance was too much." Sharpay nodded sadly, though there was mischief brewing in her blue eyes.
Gabriella looked in awe at the big white ship, and Ryan nudged her smiling as he led her on the deck. When they were all aboard Mr. Evans pulled away the rope signaling to his brother that they were ready to go. He smiled and waved, and Gabriella looked confusedly in his direction. "I was wondering if Brian got you on." Gabriella's mouth went agape, as the Bolton family came forward. She looked reproaching at Sharpay who merely shrugged. "I guess I forgot to tell you that Troy and his family was coming too." The blonde held a small smile at Gabriella's expression. "A week out in the open front with Troy, I wonder what could happen?"