Secrets and Surprises
The next day, Gabriella walks into school and sees Taylor, Sharpay, and Kelsi sitting in class. She gladly marches up to greet them.
"Hey guys," she says with a smile
"Uhh huh" Taylor responds bluntly
"Do I know you?" Sharpay says with clear resentment
"Umm…what's going on you guys?" Gabriella asked confused
"You tell us." Taylor states nodding towards the door to reveal the arrival of Troy
"Oh." Gabriella says feeling guilty. "You found out already."
"Not only did we find out Gabriella, we had to find out after every other person in this school!"
"Yeah Gabi, I had to hear it from Chelsea Hallow, you know Anne's sister's friend who dated Eric Lawrence who's cousin is Jason Cross, who is on the basketball team and best friend's with none other than your apparent one true love Troy Bolton!" Sharpay reacted with haste
"I am so sorry you guys." He said beginning to apologize. "I forgot"
"You forgot to tell us you started dating Troy Bolton?" Taylor replied
"We're supposed to be your best friends Gabriella." Kelsi added
"You are supposed to be my best friends, so why are you so mad, I thought you would be happy for me."
"Maybe because you lied and tried covering up your 'secret rendezvous' with stupid alibis." Said Sharpay
"I admit, I shouldn't have done things in that way, but you guys need to know the whole story. I only started hanging out with Troy because he needed a tutor, and he didn't want anyone to know so that's why I didn't tell you at first. Second, he was also the one who initiated the relationship. He kissed me! Everything happened so fast, how was I supposed to know people would have found out already, this happened Friday!"
"Hey is everything okay?" Troy asked Gabriella walking up to the group
"I don't know." Gabriella stated rushing towards her seat while trying hard to keep her teals from falling
The bell rang and Ms. Darbus walked in the room. She began her lesson, but all Gabriella could do was stare out the window and think of how her friends could be so angry with her. Class ended sooner then she had expected and students started exiting the class. Gabriella gathered her books and walked out the door, only to be stopped by the pull of her arm.
"Troy, what do you want?" she asked glumly
"What's wrong? I saw what happened in there, are you okay?" Troy asked concerned
"I guess."
"Don't worry about them, they probably just need time to get use to our relationship. They'll come around Gabi, I promise," he said reassuringly
"Thanks." She said as she started to make her way to her next class.
"Hey, are we still on for our study session?"
"Yeah, of course, we have a mid-term tomorrow."
"Well, I was thinking we could try studying somewhere else today."
"What did you have in mind?"
"It's a surprise Montez. Go with it." He countered with a sly grin spread across his face.
Gabriella anxiously sat through history sixth period. She was curious as to what Troy was up to. Finally the ending bell sounded, signaling the end of school. Gabriella gathered her things and rushed out to meet Troy.
"Hey Zeke, have you seen Troy?" she asked wondering why Troy wasn't at her locker
"Oh yeah, I think I saw him going up those stairs" he said pointing to a somewhat hidden stairwell near the janitorial closet.
"Okay thanks." She said smiling as she made her way towards the staircase
She walked up the protracted flight of steps and soon enough found none other than Troy Bolton with a bouquet of roses.
"Troy?" she spoke smiling and in shock "What is all this?"
"Well…I thought we could celebrate." He said with a grin
"What's the occasion?" she asked still smiling
"Us. The fact that we're together is reason enough to celebrate. Gabriella…I have never felt this way about anyone. I know my reputation probably proceeds me, but as cheesy and 'made-for –TV-movie' as it sounds…I'm crazy about you." Troy stated sincerely
Gabriella marched up to Troy and wrapped her arms around him. She stood on her tiptoes and placed her lips on his. She was eventually able to stand flat on her feet for he was now leaning in. They broke their embrace for air was needed. Troy spun Gabriella around and covered her eyes.
"What are you up to now?" she asked
"You didn't think all I planned to give you was a simple bouquet of flowers, did you?"
"I actually thought all you were going to give me was a text book, but as I'm quickly learning, you're full of surprises Bolton." She replied with a smirk
Troy uncovered her eyes to reveal a candle lit picnic displayed.
"Aww…Troy" she said excitedly
"I knew you'd like it."
"Yeah, a candle lit dinner in broad daylight, a nice twist on a classic." She said as she let out a giggle
"Yeah, well I was hoping we would be here 'till night" he said walking up and wrapping his arms around her
"You know they do this thing where all the staff members leave and they lock the doors of the school."
"One of the perks of being the coach's son" he said dangling keys in the air
"Alright, I'll stay. On one condition."
"What would that be Gabi?"
"We're actually going to study for that mid-term, and you are going to pass."
"As long as I'm with you it's a deal."
Down by the stairs someone was listening.
"Eavesdrop much Danforth?" Sharpay said coming out of nowhere
"I just…umm… I…Hey you're listening on what's going on too"
"Yeah well, this whole Troy and Gabi thing is kind of getting annoying and it was kind of fucking random to begin with, I mean, it's them."
"I know, but there's nothing we can do about it now, I mean they've really fallen for each other, I guess I'm going to have to find myself a new wing man."
"Or…" she said with an iniquitous grin
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Sorry it took so long to update, but I've been really busy, I had an AP exam to study for and a lot of other things going on. Anyway I hope you liked the chapter, the girls finally talked to Gabriella. Taylor and Kelsi will warm up to the idea of Troy and Gabi's relationship but Sharpay...not so much, she may come across as a bitch but she's really just confused as to what she's doing and she's bringing Chad in along for her plan. Thanks again for reading and reviewing, I'll update as soon as I can.