Chapter 8

A different song came out of the speaker. It was a soft, romantic song and all the wild people that were dancing before were replaced by couples cuddling together.

"Taylor, umm… would you like to dance?" Chad stuttered nervously and Taylor just paused for a moment. She was taken aback by his question.

"Sure Chad!" She finally answered and they walked over to the dance floor not noticing that they just left Gabriella and Troy alone sitting next to each other.

"So um.. Are you having a good time Gabriella?" Troy started uncertainly.

"Yeah." She answered softly. They sat there in silence for a few minutes. Troy was fiddling around with his fingers because he was trying to decided whether or not, to ask Gabriella to dance with him while Gabriella was doing the same.

"Gabriella would you like to dance?" Troy finally asked. Gabriella smiled sweetly.

"Yeah, I'd love to." Gabriella answered and Troy was so relieved that she didn't reject him. Troy offered his hand to Gabriella in a gentleman way. Gabriella giggled and took it. They head to the dance floor and started dancing. Troy tensely put his hands on her waist and Gabriella nervously put hers on his shoulders. There was an awkward silence between the two but both of them didn't want to pull apart either.

"Troy dances just like Josh." Gabriella thought as he looked up at his baby blue eyes.

"Gosh, she is so beautiful." Troy thought and uncontrollably, he put his arms comfortably around her waist and Gabriella put her arms around his neck. They smiled at each other as the song started to fade away. Their eyes were drawn to each other and was about to kiss when a loud music was put on. They jumped up and pulled apart. Troy couldn't have smacked the DJ for ruining such a sweet moment. But then again, they couldn't do anything.

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They arrived home feeling so much better. Gabriella was in her room changing her clothes before going to sleep. She couldn't stop thinking about how Troy and her was about to kiss. She smiled as she remembered it but suddenly a feeling struck her. A feeling of guilt and betrayal. She thought that she was betraying Josh for going on a date with Troy. She lied on her bed and tried to stop thinking about those stuff and eventually, she fell asleep.

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Troy woke up feeling wonderful the next morning. He couldn't stop thinking about Gabriella and how they were about to kiss. He was imagining how it was like to actually kiss Gabriella. He was guessing that it would be great.

"Hey honey! Feeling good today?" Mrs Bolton smiled as she watched her son jumped around the kitchen.

"Yeah. Well, I got to go now mum. I'm kinda late actually. See you later. Love you!" Troy called out as he ran out to the door. He was excited to see Gabriella because he figured that she's probably over Josh and ready for a new relationship. He was planning to ask her to go to the secret spot and ask her out.

He arrived at east high and was now looking for Gabriella. He spotted her walking with Taylor, but before he could say anything, the bell went and all the students started colliding in the hall. He lost sight of her and he thought that he'll probably just ask her later.

It was now free period and Troy was looking all over for Gabriella. She wasn't in her locker and cafeteria or even in the secret spot. He started to feel a little bit worried but he just ignored. He was loosing hope of finding her. Suddenly, he heard an amazing voice coming out of the music room along with the piano. His curiosity took over him and he started to head to the door to find out who has that wonderful voice. He looked over the glass door and smiled when he saw Gabriella singing and playing the piano. She couldn't see him because her back was facing the door. Therefore, Troy couldn't see her face either. Her voice felt so relaxing and calmed. Troy didn't go inside yet but instead he stood behind the door and listened to the song, his back leaning on the door.

Would you know my name if I saw you in Heaven?
Would it be the same if I saw you in Heaven?
I must be strong and carry on,
'Cause I know I don't belong here in Heaven ...

Troy paused for a moment realising who this song is dedicated to. He now knows that Gabriella is still in love with Josh even though he's gone. He had doubts of asking her out and he swore he could feel a huge hammer smacking his heart like crazy. He wanted to ran off but her voice was pulling him into listening.


Would you hold my hand if I saw you in Heaven?
Would you help me stand if I saw you in Heaven?
I'll find my way, through night and day,
'Cause I know I just can't stay here in Heaven ...

Time can bring you down, time can bend your knees.
Time can break your heart, have you begging ... please ...

Troy slid down the door and sat on the ground still continuing to listen to the piano and Gabriella's voice.


Beyond the door, there's peace I'm sure.
And I know there'll be no more tears in Heaven ...

Would you know my name if I saw you in Heaven?
Would you feel the same if I saw you in Heaven?
I must be strong and carry on,
'Cause I know I don't belong here in Heaven ...

The song finished and Troy bit his lip trying not to cry. The song was so sad and the pain he was feeling, combined, was just killing him inside. Troy could feel Josh's heart beating in his body faster. He was still sitting on the ground and didn't noticed that Gabriella was walking towards the door. Gabriella opened the door and Troy almost fell on the ground because he was leaning on it.

"Troy?" Gabriella asked confused. He quickly stood up and tried to look cheerful while Gabriella did the same.

"Umm.. Hi Gabriella!" Troy said nervously.

"Hey Troy." She replied and an awkward silence formed around them.

"You have an amazing voice." Troy complimented and tried to smile.

"Thanks." Gabriella nodded and they both started walking.

"So um.. Its for Josh right?" Troy didn't know why he said that. That was the least thing he could've said that moment.

"Well yeah. I'm feeling much better now." Gabriella smiled and the bell rang. Both of them said their goodbyes and head off in different directions.

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A week have past and Gabriella and Troy got over the event that had happened. They were now really close and could tell anything to each other.

"So Gabriella, umm are you doing anything tonight?" Troy asked as they walked around the school.

"No actually. What's on your mind?" Gabriella looked up at him raising her eyebrow.

"Well, this is gonna be embarrassing. I was kinda hoping that you could sort of tutor me for maths because I got a test coming up." Troy stuttered and Gabriella tried her best not to laugh.

"Oh ok. Sure, why not." Gabriella smiled.

"Thanks Gabriella." Troy grinned.

"Since your really hopeless in Maths." Gabriella added and walked faster leaving Troy behind.

"Ohhhh.. No.. you did not just say that!! Come here Ms Smarty pants." Troy laughed and walked after her. When he caught up with her, he grabbed her by the waist and spun her around.

"Put me down Troy!!" Gabriella commanded while laughing.

"As long as you tell me who's really smart in Maths." Troy said still lifting her up.

"Fine! The really smart one is…" Before she could finished, Troy already put her down because he thought that she's actually going to say his name.

"ME!!" Gabriella yelled out and started running again. He shook his head and laughed following her, he couldn't run so much yet because of his heart transplant.

After laughing and chasing each other, they ended up in the secret spot.

"WOW Gabriella. You're not a bad runner for a girl your size." Troy complimented.

"Are you saying I'm small?" Gabriella exclaimed with a fake shocked face.

"No I'm just saying that you have a really good figure." Troy paused for a moment thinking of what he just said.

"Oh ok." Gabriella for once, didn't seem to get it so she just ignored it. Troy was so relief!

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I hope you like it! I'm really, really sorry for not updating for so long. I'm kinda concentrating on my other story 'Separate Ways'. I hope you read that story too. It's the sequel to my other story 'Mistaken'. Thanks for all the reviews guys! Really appreciate it! Please read and review.