Author's Note: Hey guys! Thanks to all of my reviewers! I'd also like to point out that the song Gabriella sang in the last chapter was Whatever will be Will be, by Vanessa Hudgens.

Thank you for anyone who gave me constructed criticism and helping me make my story a lot better, thanks guys!

Summary: After the call backs, Troy and Gabriella's relationship begins to blossom. But Sharpay wants Troy, and the part of Minnie. Will Troy and Gabriella be able to pull through? Or will Sharpay succeed?

Follow Your Heart

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Chapter 6

It had been at least two weeks since the ever-popular break up of Troy and Gabriella. Word spread through school like wildfire. Crazy rumors began to circulate around each and every corridor of the school. It was especially hard for the gang to cope, Sharpay was now sitting at their lunch table. It was disgusting to see them every day kissing and nuzzling each other. It was like Troy had no idea that there were other people there besides him and Sharpay.

"Um...Sharpy?" It was five minutes into the lunch period and Sharpay and Troy had already stared kissing and feeding each other their sandwiches. Taylor had enough so she decided to speak up.

"What do you want?" Sharpay glared at Taylor.

Taylor was mad, she had never been talked to like that before. She needed to get rid of this girl. "Excuse me! Don't you have to sit with your brother or something?"

"Nope I'm staying here with my Troy!" Sharpay plopped herself on Troy's lap as she fed him her grapes.

"Ahem," Chad glared at Troy, raising an eyebrow.

"Maybe we should tone it down a bit Sharpay," Troy said gently lifting her up off of his lap.

Gabriella walked by their table not saying a word as she sat down next to Taylor. They haven't seen her at lunch in days. They were surprised to see her now. And now was not a good time.

"Hi Gabriella," Taylor said quietly.

"Hey guys!" Gabriella boomed. She acted like Troy wasn't even there. Ignoring both him and Sharpay.

The gang broke into cheerful hellos, glad to see her back.

"So Troy, did you here about that new guy on the basketball team?" Chad asked.

"What new guy?'

"Troy! You're the team captain, shouldn't you know these things?"

"Well, with everything going on now," Troy's eyes jumped to Gabriella as she stared down at her lunch. "It must have slipped my mind," Troy went on eating his lunch hastily.

"Well there he is," Chad pointed to a medium sized, brown haired boy sitting over by some of the other basketball players. Gabriella's eyes darted towards the boy. "His name is Derek,"

"Derek," Gabriella said softly to herself.

"You say something Gabriella?" Taylor asked bringing Gabriella back from her daydream.

"No, nothing. Nothing at all." Gabriella replied as she went on eating her lunch.

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Kelsi waited by Gabriella's locker after school. Only one thing was on Kelsi's mind: How was Gabriella going to take this?

"Hey Kelsi!" Gabriella said cheerfully opening her locker and getting her things together.

"Uh..hi Gabriella," Kelsi said nervously.

"What's wrong?' Gabriella asked looking at her friend with confusion.

"Listen Gabriella there's something I need to tell you,"

"What?'

"I know its only been a couple of weeks since you and Troy broke up. But Ms. Darbus has been on my tail about starting up rehearsals again, so I scheduled it for this afternoon. Is that okay?" Kelsi asked cautiously squinting her eyes, getting

"Kelsi, that's completely fine. I would never let my feelings, or Troy's stop us in the way of making this the best musical ever!" Gabriella said to Kelsi, trying to hid the fact that she really didn't want to face Troy at rehearsal.

The two linked arms and walked off to the auditorium together.

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Gabriella's nerves were building up inside of her. Troy was late, she wondered why.

"Hello we are here!" Sharpay called out from the back of the auditorium. Gabriella and Kelsi exchanged glances as they rolled their eyes.

"Your late," Kelsi crossed her arms and glared at the two of them.

"Sorry Kelsi I-" Troy was cut of by the pouting Sharpay.

"Troy don't apologize, I mean it's not our fault that Kelsi scheduled rehearsal too early," Sharpay sneered.

Kelsi looked at Troy, who she thought would stand up for her. But didn't he went on walking with Sharpay.

"Okay everyone ready?" Kelsi asked softly as she readied herself on the piano. "Let's take it from What I've been looking for and keep going from there.

"Fine," Gabriella responded quickly.

"Fine," Troy did as well as the piano began to play.

It's hard to believe
That I couldn't see
You were always there beside me

Troy's soft alto voice dipped into the song. They both began to relive the memories.

Thought I was alone
With no one to hold

Gabriella sang softly as she looked at Troy. Troy looked at her as their heads quickly went back down to the floor.

But you were always right beside me
This feeling's like no other
I want you to know

Their voices fitted perfectly together. It was obvious that they were meant to be together. Obvious to everyone, but them.

I've never had someone that knows me like you do
The way you do
And I've never had someone as good for me as you
No one like you
So lonely before I finally found
What I've been looking for

The chorus had begun as the song began to build. The two looked like they had so much chemistry potential. They just didn't show it.

Ohhhhhhh

Gabriella started the second verse but Kelsi had stopped playing the piano.

"Kelsi what's wrong?" Gabriella asked.

"It's just," Kelsi sighed deeply. "You two need to have more chemistry, you know. During the show you guys just can't stare down at your feet the whole time. Loosen up a bit, you know?" Kelsi moved her shoulders. The two of them nodded their heads signaling a yes. 'Okay lets skip the song and go strait to the dialog," Ms. Darbus had her head poked through the door checking on her drama group.

"Minnie, I can't do this anymore, Minnie I-I-" Troy said his part and looked over at Gabriella

"Oh Arnold, don't speak" Gabriella placed her finger over Troy's mouth as it said in the script.

"Minnie I love you!" Troy said

"And now they kiss," Gabriella said walking off the stage.

"Okay I guess that's the end of rehearsal," Kelsi said packing her things.

Everyone darted for the door as Ms. Darbus looked over at Gabriella and Troy who were avoiding each other. Which was very unusual. Although she really didn't take much interest in her student's lives or really care, she was dying to get to the bottom of this. Ms. Darbus raced down the halls searching for Mr. Bolton. He was held up in his office looking over some old high school photos. He was startled as the heavyset woman barged into his office.

"Bolton what's going on with your son!?"

"What are you talking about?" Mr. Bolton was putting away his old pictures as he stared up at the overly dramatic teacher standing before him.

"Your son! He's not talking to Gabriella or having any chemistry on stage! I know this is weird of me for caring but the fate of our show is in their hands," She put her hands on her hips and tightened up her face.

"You mean his detention buddy?"

"You know nothing about your son do you!"

Mr. Bolton just stared up at Ms. Darbus and looked down sourly at his feet.

"Argh!" Ms. Darbus stormed out throwing her shall over her shoulder.

She passed Troy as he made his way towards his father. He backed himself to a wall as Ms. Darbus stormed down the locker room.

"Hey dad," Troy pulled up a chair in front of Mr. Bolton's desk.

"I never knew you and Gabriella were dating,"

"We were," Troy looked down sadly.

"Oh, I see, Ms. Darbus seems to be pretty worried,"

"Ms. Darbus!" Troy suddenly looked up, his eyes practically coming out of his head.

"Well she's more worried about her show but in a sense...yes," He stared up at his son.

"I-I didn't realize I was hurting the show but-I don't think that Gabriella is right for me,"

"Well son., all I have to say is follow your heart, it may lead you in different places, but it knows where it has to be. It will lead you there just give it time."

"Thanks...dad," Troy looked up at his father and smiled as he smiled back.

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Author's note: Hey guys thanks for reviewing! This chapter is also one of my favorites, it really show's the soft and sensitive side of Mr. Bolton and Ms. Darbus.