I'm back with another. And I really appreciate you reading my story!
Gabriella sat in the science room with Taylor during the rest of free period. Taylor was working on her science homework while Gabriella wrote about her feelings in her notebook.
"I thought you were my fairytale, my dream when I'm not sleeping, a wish upon a star that's coming true."
Gabriella sighed as she wrote, knowing the words were coming from her heart.
"Cause now even I can tell that I confused my feelings with the truth. Because I like the view, when there was me and you."
"There was never actually a me and Troy."
Taylor looked up from her textbook when she heard Gabriella sigh.
"Hey, Gabriella? What are you working on?"
Gabriella looked up, startled when she heard Taylor's voice.
"Just a song I've had on my mind."
"Oh. Can I read it?"
Gabriella hesitated, not sure if she wanted Taylor to read about her feelings.
"But she is my best friend. I'm sure I can trust her."
"Sure, Taylor. But you can't laugh."
Taylor nodded.
"Of course I won't laugh. I promise."
Gabriella handed over her notebook and sat back quietly as Taylor read over her work. Taylor's eyes widened when she read the lyrics that she was sure came straight from Gabriella's heart.
It's funny when you find yourself
Looking from the outside
I'm standing here but all I want is to be over there
Why did I let myself believe
Miracles could happen
Cause now I have to pretend
That I don't really care
I thought you were my fairytale
A dream when I'm not sleeping
A wish upon a star that's coming true
But everybody else can tell that I confused my feelings with the truth
When there was me and you
I swore I knew the melody
That I heard you singing
And when u smiled you made me feel
Like I could sing along
But then you went and changed the words
Now my heart is empty
I'm only left with used to be's and once upon a song
Now I know you're not a fairytale
And dreams were meant for sleeping
And wishes upon a star just don't come true
Cause now even I can tell that I confused my feelings with the truth
Because I like the view when there was me and you
I can't believe that I could be so blind
It's like you were floating when I was falling and I didn't mind
Because I like the view
Ooh...
I thought you felt it too
When there was me and you…
Taylor let out a deep breath when she was finished reading.
"Wow, Gabs, that was beautiful."
Gabriella flushed with pride.
"Thanks, Tay."
Taylor handed Gabriella back her notebook and smiled.
"You have to sing that for me sometime."
Gabriella nodded excitedly.
"We still have time left now. We could go to the music room and use the piano in there."
"Yeah! Good idea, Gabs! Let's go."
The girls left the science room and walked down the hall to the music room. Gabriella knocked on the classroom door and a petite girl with auburn hair and glasses opened the door. She looked very shy and her face was partially hidden by a writer's cap and her large glasses.
"May I help you?"
Gabriella smiled politely at the girl.
"We were wondering if we could come in and use the piano."
The girl nodded and opened the door wider, allowing the two girls in. Gabriella and Taylor smiled at the girl before walking over to the baby grand piano that was placed in the center of the room.
"I just finished up in here so I'm going to the library. Feel free to use whatever."
The small girl gathered her papers and left the room. Gabriella sat at the piano and opened her notebook, placing it on the little ledge. She took a deep breath and started playing, singing along as the music flowed from the piano.
It's funny when you find yourself, looking from the outside...
Taylor sat beside her best friend on the piano bench and listened in amazement as Gabriella's voice flooded her ears.
Cause now I have to pretend, that I don't really care...
♪
Troy walked down the hall, heading to the weight room to relieve some stress. He strode down a lonely hall, cutting through there instead of going by the cafeteria, where most of the students were during free period and lunch. As Troy walked, he heard the sound of a piano and walked towards the music room that was a few doors down from him. As he got closer, he heard a soft female voice join the piano.
"I know that voice. But who... Gabriella!"
Troy walked up to the door and peered inside. He saw Gabriella and Taylor sitting at the piano, too into the song to notice his presence at the door.
Now I know you're not a fairytale
And dreams were meant for sleeping
And wishes upon a star just don't come true
Cause now even I can tell that I confused my feelings with the truth
Because I like the view when there was me and you...
Troy silently listened, his heart pounding.
"Who is she singing about? Did I really hurt her that badly? I wish she would just tell me what I did!"
Gabriella finished her song and looked at Taylor questioningly, awaiting her response. Taylor sat there, stunned.
"That was absolutely beautiful! I didn't know you could sing like that!"
Gabriella blushed and giggled at her friend.
"Thanks, Tay."
The bell rang, signaling the beginning of lunch. Gabriella gathered her things and turned towards the door, gasping when she saw Troy Bolton standing there with a stupefied look on his face. She took a deep breath and found it awfully difficult to breathe.
"H-h-how long have you been there?"
Troy opened his mouth to reply, but nothing came out. Taylor watched awkwardly as Troy and Gabriella stared at each other, not able to speak. Troy tried to reply again.
"Th-that was very nice. And I've... um... been here since... you started."
Gabriella gasped again and turned to Taylor, seeking help. Taylor, well aware of her friend's discomfort, sent a glare towards Troy and took Gabriella's arm, leading her to the door and past Troy. Troy turned and gently took Gabriella's other arm.
"Gabriella, please. Talk to me!"
Gabriella pulled her arm back and glared at Troy.
"Don't talk to me. You've done enough."
She and Taylor turned on their heels and stalked off. Troy ran a hand through his hair, watching the girls walk down the empty hall.
"What did I do?"
♪
Just a note: I don't own any of the songs. It's sad, I know...
Jay