So much has been going on in this story, so much good…but…ooooh…it may be over! And guys don't think its going to be all Gabriella breaking Troy's heart, Troy plays a pretty big part in it too! Furthermore, welcome ghettobabe510 my newest reader, I hope you enjoy the rest of the story! Be prepared for the drama that's coming lol!

Right, better get it going!

Chapter 16 – Jerk!

TROY walked Gabriella to school that Tuesday morning, he carried her books in his arms and his other hand was entwined with hers. The school still weren't very happy with Troy and Gabriella's relationship, it just wasn't right to them! Immediately, when they walked into school they were given dirty looks but while Gabriella cringed under the hard stares, Troy thrived off it! He stood taller and prouder.

Troy turned to Gabriella and smiled as she opened her locker. She slipped her books in but kept her 'Romeo And Juliet' out. She took it everywhere with her, it was like her lucky charm or something, she felt insecure without it.

"So, meet me for lunch later?" Troy queried.

"Sure, 'Gabriella replied brightly, "Above the cafeteria?"

Troy nodded, he kissed her nose affectionately and she giggled, he wrapped his arms around her waist and caressed the outside of her thighs, "I can't wait to get you to myself again." He said into her ear.

"Behave yourself Mr Bolton." Gabriella said sternly running a finger gently down his chest.

"Hmm, how can I? You're teasing me?" Troy laughed, leaning down to kiss her neck.

"Miss Montez, Mr Bolton, 'The Drama Teacher, Miss Darbus bellowed, "Public displays of affection are against the rules! Contain yourselves!"

Gabriella and Troy pulled apart and Gabriella giggled into Troy's chest as Troy apologised. The bell rang and Troy kissed Gabriella's cheek before departing, he had Gym and he didn't want to be late.

"Bye." Gabriella called before she walked off to her chemistry class.

TAYLOR found Chad lying under the shade of a oak tree, she glared at him angrily, he was sleeping, he was a lazy little git and lacked respect for the teachers and good discipline.

She was shocked when she heard him mumble, "Hmm, Taylor." He laughed in his sleep and she went red, why was he dreaming about her?

"Just a little…more…no don't…go…home." He muttered, he sounded upset and she laughed a little before walking over to him and nudging him with her hand.

"Chad, wake up!" She ordered quietly.

Chad stirred a little, "Taylor…one more…kiss." He muttered and Taylor gasped, completely shocked; she could feel the red spreading across her cheeks as Chad opened his eyes.

He looked just as shocked as she did and when he sat up he said all very quickly, "Oh…um…I was talking about my Aunt Faylor, she's coming over for Christmas!" He exclaimed looking foolish, he too had gone red.

"Whatever, 'Taylor said sharply, not wanting to talk about the awkward situation, "Its time, the plans almost ready."

"Really, well I'd best get going then. We're late aren't we?" Chad queried.

"Yeah, 'Taylor replied, "So get going, and I'm going to get Gabriella. Remember, if it goes the way we planned, then it'll be over soon!"

"Right, I'll see you later." Chad said and walked off to find Troy, a smile playing on his lips, he looked behind him to find Taylor starring back at him with wide hungry eyes.

CHAD found Troy playing basketball with a group of his friends. Jason passed Troy the ball to Troy and Troy threw it into the basket.

"I still don't get why you're with her dude, she's a geek, a nerd, a braniac!" Chad said knowing he was pushing all the right buttons.

Immediately Troy felt like punching Chad but he held himself back, he knew how Gabriella hated violence and she would frown at such a thing. He held himself back for her.

When the boys saw that Troy didn't react to what Chad had said, they bucked up their courage and joined him.

"Dude, you've been the guy who's supported us through everything, won us nearly every game of every semester you captained us and suddenly this Brainy temptress girl has started teaching you poetry and suddenly you're stumbling around like you love her!" Jason said wearily.

Troy ignored them and picked up the ball, he was about to throw it into the basket when Zeke pushed it from his hands and said, "And why would you like her? She's a freak! Everyone's laughing at you behind your back but their all just afraid to say it to your face!"

That was it Troy turned quickly on his heel to face his so called friends, he was suddenly under immense pressure and he couldn't take it anymore.

I'll just have to lie, he thought to himself.

"Look guys… (To be continued)

TAYLOR led Gabriella down to the gym without much of an excuse to why they were going. Gabriella was startled when Taylor yanked her behind a wall when they could hear the basketball players talking. Gabriella's face suddenly fell when Troy's voice came over everyone's loud and angry.

"Look guys, I can't believe you guys would ever think I'm really into Gabriella. She's a nerd and I'm a jock! It's completely out of balance."

"But…what with that stupid book she carries around with her? The one you've supposed to have given to her?" Chad queried, he could spy Taylor and Gabriella peaking around the wall and he was pleased to see Gabriella's eyes filled with tears.

"Guys, it was just a silly book, I'm just using her to get a good grade! And what was even better is I got some ass while I was at it. She was just a good shag in the end!" He laughed.

Zeke laughed, "So she isn't important?"

"Hell no, 'Troy laughed, "In the end she was just some great sex, I needed it, and she definitely needed it, she's so frigid." The more Troy lied the more he ached; Gabriella meant more to him than anything…and lying about her hurt him. He wouldn't be able to bear it if she had heard him.

"Too right man." Someone chimed in.

"And as soon as the next poetry assignments over, its finished, I'm done and I'll be back with a cheerleader on my arm and in my bed." Troy laughed, he felt sick, he felt like he was betraying Gabriella, he never wanted it to end with her, when he thought of the future he could only see her, little brown haired children with bold brown eyes.

The room suddenly went silent; everyone's eyes were focused on something behind Troy. He turned around and found Gabriella starring limply at him, tears coursed down her cheeks and suddenly the life in her eyes, the warmth in her gaze no longer belonged to him…it was gone!

"Brie, 'He said moving towards her, eager to make amends, "I wasn't…I was just –"

She backed away quickly, looking furious, "How dare you? HOW DARE YOU?" She screamed making everyone flinch, no – one had ever seen Gabriella so angry.

"Gabriella, please. I didn't mean it like that." Troy said, he was close enough to reach out and touch her but when he tried she smacked his hand away.

"Is that all I am to you, some cheap tart?" She snarled.

"No, Gabriella. It…it wasn't meant like that." Troy said but Gabriella ran off sobbing.

He chased after her, her body weaving through the crowds, he could keep up with her quite easy, she was easy to catch and his hands snaked around her waist and he came to a halt with her sobbing in his arms.

She pushed herself away from him and looked up at him, her face contorted with fury, "You jerk, how could you?"

"Look the guys, they were bothering me and annoying me. I said it to shut them up; I didn't mean any of it!" Troy exclaimed desperately.

It fell silent in the hall and everyone was looking at them.

"You told me you loved me, I slept with you to prove myself to you! I can't believe it, you disgust me!" She said firmly.

Troy pulled her into his arms, "Please Brie, let me hold you, let me explain."

She yanked herself out of his arms and glared at him, her hand went to her neck and she ripped the necklace away and threw it at his feet, "You jerk, you keep away from me!"

Troy watched her go feeling empty and weak, his mind had gone numb, he slowly bent down and picked up her locket and held it in his trembling hand. No – one moved, he was oblivious to everyone around him and he slowly walked after Gabriella leaving the hall muttering rumours and whispers.

A tear slipped down his cheek and he clutched the locket tighter and tighter, "I betrayed her trust, I'm a jerk." He mumbled.

So that's it, it was quite emotional but it didn't turn out the way I thought it would? Harry Potter tonight, one minute past twelve and I'll be reading the book! Woo! I'm so excited!

Right, well tell me what you think, who's to blame, should Troy have said what he did say? Should Gabriella forgive? Will Taylor and Chad ever feel guilt? Review and have your say about it! xoxMusicalxox