Summer Love Chapter 3: Party disaster!, a high school musical fanfic

-RECAP-

"Don't worry, I'm sure we haven't done anything wrong. Especially you! Cute little Montez…" Troy said as Gabriella rolled her eyes and they walked to the main office to be greeted by Mr. Evans.

"Hello Gabriella and Troy." Mr. Evans said shaking their hands.

"Hello sir." They both responded and he smiled.

"Well, as you know I own this place and there is supposed to be a party tonight." Mr. Evans said to the frightened teens and they nodded in agreement.

"The two lead singers to the band can't perform tonight due to an illness, so we need a male and a female singer who are exceptionally good." Mr. Evans said and Troy nodded.

"I want you two to sing tonight in their places." Mr. Evans said and Gabriella froze. She didn't do so well in crowds.

"It would be our pleasure!" Troy said.

"Great! The rehearsals start now." He said as he moved out of the way and the two teens were greeted with a kid band, and their DJ.

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"Um, hello?" Troy said awkwardly as he met the band.

"Hey kids! Well we heard that you two were right for the job, so are you up for singing?" The guy said with a guitar in his hands.

"Yep, we're up for anything!" Troy said. He stole a quick glance at Gabriella who was definitely uncomfortable with everything and that she was really tense.

"Great! Here are some lyrics for you both now study up!" The guys said handing them different papers.

"Thanks." Troy said as they were shooed out of the room.

"I can't do it Troy!" Gabriella said as she and Troy were alone.

"Why not?" Troy asked, although he was seriously doubting that he could do it.

"Learn these lyrics in less than like five hours, with no music? How are we really going to pull this one off? There is no way that we can do it!" Gabriella said.

"Don't be so negative! You can do it Gabi, you're so talented and smart. You have a beautiful voice and I'm positive that you can do it! Don't beat yourself up! Me on the other hand, I don't know what I'm going to do!" Troy said half laughing half nervously.

"You can do it. You have the self confidence at least." Gabriella whispered.

"C'mon Gabi, you go to your room and I'll go to mine. We'll practice the songs we sing by ourselves for a little while, then we'll do the songs that we need to sing together. We can do this!" Troy said as they approached the boarding hall where the kids were staying.

"Okay…" Gabriella sighed nervously.

"Good." Troy said.

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FIVE HOURS LATER

"I can't do it Troy!" Gabriella said nervously clutching her microphone as they were about to go on the stage that was set up on the side of the beach. She heard all the kids screaming out there and she knew that all the popular girls were there and how they would totally bash her.

"You can Gabriella! Just trust me!" Troy said practically begging her to do this with him.

"I guess so…"

"No, you know so. Now just go out there and put your heart and soul into this dance!" Troy said linking her hand with his.

"I can do this…" Gabriella silently repeated to herself as she took a deep breath before they were introduced and they stepped on stage to roaring cheers.

"Let's get this summer started with a summer bash!" The guy holding the microphone said before a funky beat started up and people just stood there, not really in the mood yet.

Troy and Gabriella started a familiar tune to which everyone started clapping along to smiling.

(Summer Nights- from the movie Grease)

Summer lovin' had me a blast
Summer lovin', happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
I met a boy, cute as can be

Troy and Gabriella smiled when the crowd was cheering and dancing to the song.

Summer days driftin' away,
To uh-oh those summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more,
Did you get very far?
Tell me more, tell me more,
Like, does he have a car?

She swam by me, she got a cramp
He went by me, got my suit damp
I saved her life, she nearly drowned
He showed off, splashing around
Summer sun, something's begun,
But uh-oh those summer nights

Troy frowned when he saw Courtney and Stacy trying to get on stage, but the guards stopped them.

Tell me more, tell me more,
Was it love at first sight?
Tell me more, tell me more,
Did she put up a fight?
Took her bowlin' in the Arcade
We went strollin', drank lemonade
We made out under the dock
we stayed up until ten o'clock

Summer fling don't mean a thing,
But uh-oh those summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more,
But you don't gotta brag
Tell me more, tell me more,
Cause he sounds like a drag

Gabriella smiled as a few boys shouted cute things to her which boosted her confidence.

He got friendly, holdin' my hand
Well she got friendly, down in the sand
He was sweet, just turned eighteen
Well she was good, you know what I mean

Summer heat, boy and girl meet,
But uh-oh those summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more,
How much dough did he spend?
Tell me more, tell me more,
Could she get me a friend?

Troy was angry when he saw the guys doing this to Gabriella, but he shrugged it off.

It turned colder, that's where it ends
So I told her we'd still be friends
Then we made our true love vow
Wonder what she's doin' now

Summer dreams ripped at the seams,
But oh, those summer nights

TGTGTGTGTGTGTGTGTGTGTG

"Yeah Troy!" People screamed. "Yeah Gabriella!" Others shouted as they finished their song.

"Troy!" Courtney screamed at the side of the stage to him as if she expected him to let her through the bodyguards who wouldn't let her pass.

Troy raised his eyebrows, but didn't budge at all.

"Troy!" Emily yelled from below and Gabriella looked at her with confusion just as Troy did. He shrugged his shoulders as the man with the microphone started talking.

"That was an excellent performance! Now Gabriella's solo by Mandy Moore called Stupid Cupid!"The guy said as the tune started to play and Gabriella glanced at Emily who was motioning for Troy to go down there which started to do. Gabriella felt left out and extremely jealous, but what could she do?

Troy got down there as Gabriella started to sing and Troy felt at ease as he heard the voice blasting through the speakers.

Stupid Cupid, you're a real mean guy (stupid cupid)
I'd like to clip your wings so you can't fly (stupid cupid)
I am in love and it's a crying shame (stupid cupid)
And I know you're the one to blame (stupid cupid)

Gabriella got really mad as she saw Emily dancing with Troy. What kind of best friend is she? Gabriella thought.

Hey hey, set me free
Stupid Cupid, stop picking on me

Troy felt kind of awkward dancing with Emily. She was pretty and all, but he wasn't into her that way. Plus, Matt was. He didn't want Matt to be mad at him, but he couldn't just ditch her.

Can't do my homework, and can't think straight (stupid cupid)
I meet him every morning 'bout half past eight (stupid cupid)
I'm acting like a lovesick fool (stupid cupid)
You've even got me carrying his books to school (stupid cupid)

Gabriella got even more mad when he was dancing with not only Emily, but Courtney as well. She looked away from him and tried to forget about it, but her eyes seemed to drift back over to the every time.

Hey hey, set me free
Stupid Cupid, stop picking on me

You mixed me up for good right from the very start
Hey, go play Robin Hood with somebody else's heart

You've got me jumping like a crazy clown (stupid cupid)
And I don't feature what you're putting down (stupid cupid)
Since I kissed his loving lips of wine (stupid cupid)
The thing that bothers me is that I like it fine (stupid cupid)

Matt came down to the party as Gabriella was singing and he listened for a few moments. Gabriella was a really good singer!

Hey hey, set me free
Stupid Cupid, stop picking on me

Matt looked around for Emily to see if she wanted to dance, but he got the biggest shock of his life. His friend, Troy, was dancing with his crush! Why was Troy dancing with Emily? Troy knew that he liked Emily. Could Emily possibly like Troy?

Hey, hey, set me free
Stupid Cupid, stop picking on me (stupid cupid)
Hey, hey, set me free
Stupid Cupid, stop picking on me

Matt walked off angrily and sat down on one of the beach chairs watching the couples and every single second he watched the more angry actually got.

Stupid Cupid (X8)

"Thanks for dancing with me Troy. I really loved it…" Emily said before she leaned up and kissed him on the cheek.

"Uhh… You're welcome?" Troy answered.

"You're so funny!" Emily said laughing.

"R-right…" Troy responded not quite knowing what to do. He looked back at Gabriella on the stage who was looking at him angrily? She quickly glanced away and avoided his eye contact.

BANG-BANG

Claps of thunder rang out through the sky as rain started to pour heavily and everyone ran out of there. Troy felt himself being trampled and he searched for Gabriella who was no where to be found. He felt a tug on his hands and looked up to see Courtney and Emily both trying to pull him back to shelter. He was too confused to even pull away.

"C'mon Troy!" Courtney whined as her hair was getting messed up.

"Troy LETS GO!" Emily yelled as they continued lugging him across the sand as the rain started to fall more heavily. He was completely soaked already.

Troy turned his head, but still found no Gabriella. He desperately searched for her, but Courtney and Emily kept tugging him along. If it had been just Courtney to be pulling him along then he would've pulled out of her grasp by now, but Emily was there and he didn't want to seem rude.

"Oh thank god! SHELTER!" Emily said as they went inside of the staff building to find many others crowded inside there as well. All of the staff was looking around clearly trying to meet back up with their friends who they had lost while running to find shelter.

Troy looked around for Gabriella, but he had no time to seeing as all of the members were ushered into a small room with no windows.

"Please ladies and gentlemen. It's just a small storm, but for precautions we would like all of you to stay in here for a while. Please look around and see if all of your friends are here. It's pretty bad out and I don't want anyone missing." Mr. Evans said.

Troy looked around worriedly trying to find Gabriella, but there was still no sign of her.

"Everyone's here?" Mr. Evans asked.

"Yeah." Everyone replied, but Troy shook his head and looked over to Emily for help. She seemed a little scared, but she didn't seem to notice Gabriella wasn't there.

"No!" Troy shouted and everyone turned to him. "Gabriella my friend isn't here." He said and he looked at Emily who seemed engrossed in a conversation with another woman at the moment.

"Well I'm sure she will be fine." Mr. Evans said as he said something to another man as he went off.

Troy shook his head, wanting to go and try to find her, but it was useless. Men were guarding the door to get out to make sure everyone was here and safe. He'd never get out. The whole country club was on lock down.

Troy looked up as the room opened and a shaking Gabriella walked or was dragged in by Matt. Gabriella was drenched head to foot and she was hyperventilating. She clung to Matt who had her securely in his arms. Troy felt jealousy at that moment, but realized it was his fault. He didn't go and get Gabriella. He left without caring.

Gabriella and Matt were taken over to a secluded part where they were given hot chocolate and blankets to keep themselves warm. Gabriella felt a little better, but she was still cold and shaking.

"Are you sure you're okay?" The lady asked Gabriella again.

"I'll be fine, all thanks to my friend here." Gabriella gestured to Matt who smiled.

"Okay dears. Just call if you need anything at all!" The woman said as she went around to console other staff members.

"Thanks." Gabriella said to Matt.

"For what?" He asked.

"Saving me. I really appreciate it. God knows what would've happened if you hadn't come when you did and got me." Gabriella said.

"Well if Bolton was too busy with Emily to do it, then I sure as hell wasn't going to leave you there!" Matt said almost spitting out the names Emily and Bolton as if they were poison. Gabriella winced when he said those names and it broke her heart that Troy didn't care.

"Gabi?" Someone said from behind and Matt glanced over her should and frowned.

"Yeah?" Gabriella said putting on a fake smile. She realized Troy would never like her like that. She just had to get over it.

"Are you okay?" He asked.

"I'm fine, thanks to Matt." Gabriella said. He deserved a little guilt if anything.

"Right, I tried to look for you but…" Troy started.

"Troy it's fine. I don't need any excuses. I'm you friend. I get it you like Emily. You had to get her out of there as fast as you could. I get it. You don't need to explain yourself!" Gabriella said turning her back on Troy so he couldn't see the tear that leaked out of her eye.

"But…"

"Save it Bolton," Matt said coldly. Troy knew he was mad. He must've seen us dancing! Troy thought.

"You don't understand!" Troy said frustrated as he sat by Gabriella and sighed.

"What don't I understand?" She asked.

"I don't like Emily. I like her as a friend. I could never like her in that way!" Troy said which seemed to calm Gabriella and Matt a little.

"Oh." Gabriella said suddenly happy inside.

"Because I like…"