Hello everybody! So, it's been very dramatic in the last few chapters and I know you're all really eager to know what's going on. Well the story will soon be coming to a close now which gives me time to focus on my new story 'In Need Of A Saviour' those who haven't read it, check it out! You don't know if you don't try.

I really wish I own High School Musical…but I don't!

Chapter 28 – Love Is A Test

TROY was still not entirely sure what Gabriella had done but suddenly Sharpay wouldn't leave him alone. She hung over his arm pathetically in school; she was practically attached to him by the hip. To add to it all, Gabriella avoided him at all costs though he often heard Taylor saying that she would be crying in the girls toilets.

Troy was trembling all over, his heart was racing uncontrollably. Today was the day that the youngster read out their poems to their classmates. He was shaking, he had wrote two poems but decided to read out only one and hand the other into his teacher.

"I'm so excited to hear your poem Troyiekins." Sharpay said touching Troy's muscular arm and squeezing it affectionately.

"Whatever." Troy said brushing Sharpay away from him.

The Ice princess was a little hurt by Troy's complete lack of affection and interest. No matter what she did to try and get his attention Troy remained uninterested and lifeless. Of course, if there was one thing that Sharpay did notice, it was tha every time the perfect Gabriella walked into the room Troy would become alert and his eyes were on her constantly. She saw desire in his soft blue eyes and hunger playing on the smile on his lips.

"Do you want to go out later?" She asked Troy.

"No, I'm busy." Troy muttered walking off and Sharpay laughed and smiled embarrassingly.

"Okay, I'll call you, maybe some other time." She called but he did not hear her, she noted that he was following the sleek figure of a very dejected bookworm.

RYAN took a long deep breath in, he was so nervous. He could hear the piano playing magnificently through the school but it sounded all the more magical close by. He peeped his head over the door and smiled, there was Kelsi, her delicate fingers running over the ebony and ivory keys, she was making beautiful music.

He pushed open the door and was pleased that Kelsi didn't hear him walking towards her. She still continued to play.

He got up right behind her and looked down on her, she was chuckling to herself as she played and smiling brightly, he could tell she loved to play and that made him laugh too.

Kelsi came to the end of her piece and smiled. She looked at her music; she seemed riveted by the music, the treble clefs and dotted minims. (I took Music for a GCSE)

"Wow that was amazing." Ryan said breaking the silence.

Kelsi screamed and flinched; her music went flying into the air and tumbling to the floor. Kelsi looked up at Ryan a blush spreading across her pretty little face. When she realised she was looking at him she quickly turned away and bent down to pick up her music.

"I'm sorry I scared you, I didn't mean to." Ryan said bending down to help her.

"No…its…me…I'm so clumsy." Kelsi replied, she wouldn't meet Ryan's eye.

"No you're not, its fine! I frightened you and I'm sorry." Ryan said, he had gathered up all of Kelsi's papers and handed them to her.

"Thank you, 'Kelsi said hesitantly as she accepted the papers, "I know you like music too. You and Sharpay are always in the Musicals."

"Yeah, we love them. You're a great piano player too! I mean, you wrote the music for the Musicals so really it was all you!" Ryan complimented her.

"Thanks." Kelsi said blushing again.

"Um Kelsi…I was wondering…um…you see I have tickets…to see the West…West End Production Hairspray for Satur…Saturday night…and well, I wanted to know whether you want…to…to come with…me?" Ryan asked nervously.

Kelsi went all the more red and she ducked her head behind her Music sheets, "Like…Like on…on…a date?" She stammered.

"Um yeah, I'd like it to be…a date but if you don't…we could go as…f…friends." Ryan exclaimed.

"No! I'd love to go with you as a date!" Kelsi said enthusiastically.

"Great so, if I give you my number we can discuss it over the phone." Ryan said and Kelsi nodded and they exchanged numbers.

"I'll phone you later." Kelsi said and Ryan nodded and she kissed him on the cheek and walked out of the Music room looking just as delighted as Ryan did.

Ryan was unaware that a pretty young brunette was watching close by smiling to herself, "Well done Ryan"." Gabriella said softly before she left him alone grinning foolishly to himself.

TROY found Gabriella sitting in the library by herself, a book balanced on her lap. He sat beside her; her eyes were puffy and red with sorrow. It was obvious that she had been crying most of the day.

"Gabriella? Are…are you okay?" Troy queried softly.

"I'm fine, I've got something in my eye." Gabriella lied.

"Look Gabriella, I wrote a poem for you, two actually and I wanted you to read the one." Troy said holding out a paper.

Gabriella shook her head, "Dedicate it to Sharpay or someone. You're girlfriend." Gabriella said tearful.

"I don't want Sharpay Brie, I want you!" Troy said determinedly.

"Yeah well, I can't Troy. I love you so much but you should try and make it work with Sharpay." Gabriella said and she walked out of the library and came face to face with Sharpay.

"What did you do to him?" Sharpay demanded looking furious.

"What are you talking about?" Gabriella queried frowning.

"He won't even bother with me, he doesn't want to know." Sharpay snarled.

Gabriella shrugged her shoulders and wiped the tears from her eyes, "Just…I don't know then."

"He won't even let me kiss him! I tried to sleep with him the other night! He didn't even want sex!" Sharpay said loudly so the hallways were suddenly silent.

"I…look Sharpay; you wanted him so figure it out!" Gabriella said and she walked off sobbing dejectedly…Troy stood by the door, he had heard everything and he knew now that Gabriella was the only one for him and hopefully, he would win her back!

MR Banks smiled contently as Martha Cox sat back down after reading her poem 'To Dance Forever'

"Thank you Martha, very good. An 'A" He said and Martha nodded pleased.

"Right, our last speaker, Troy Bolton." Mr Banks said and everyone started to clap.

Troy walked up to Mr Banks and smiled out at the class, "Well, I wrote two poems. I'd like Mr Banks to read my one poem and give it back to me. It is vital that I have it back. I would like to read my second poem out to the class." Troy said.

Everyone looked puzzled but Mr Banks nodded and took the poem from Troy and slipped it on his desk.

"Please begin Mr Bolton." He said.

Troy took a deep breath, "Love Is a Test'

Love is a test to see how fast your heart will beat,

Love is a test when you're dizzy upon your aching feet,

Love is a test, each kiss you long to truly feel,

Love is a test, a pact your love, with you must seal.

Love is a test, when touching is a chance you take,

Love is a test when making love is passion never to break,

Love is a test, when your partners all you want to see,

Love is a test, between my special Gabriella and me.

Troy looked up from his poem, the class was in shock, Gabriella sat frozen in her seat, no – one spoke, no – one moved. Every eye was darting back between Troy and Gabriella.

Gabriella began to cry and she got out of her chair and ran out of the room, her cries could be heard down the hallways as she ran.

"Gabriella." Troy called after her, he looked at Mr Banks who nodded his approval and ran after her.

Troy found Gabriella crouched down by a row of lockers, her eyes cold and filled with tears. He sat beside her and touched her cheek; she looked up at him tenderly and smiled gently.

"I'm sorry if I upset you Brie; if you want I'll rip the poem up. You'll never hear it again." Troy said desperately.

"No! Don't do that Troy. I loved the poem. It was the most beautiful thing I've ever heard." The young girl said.

"Then why did you run off?" Troy queried.

"I don't know, it just seemed like the thing to do." Gabriella said wiping her eyes.

Troy touched her hand and felt it trembling beneath his, "I have to tell you Gabriella, I'm miserable without you. I can't handle it anymore. Please, take me back and I'll spend the rest of my life making you happy." Troy sobbed.

They looked at each other for a moment, their eyes warm as they gazed at one another, "Of course I'll take you back." She whispered and she threw herself at him and kissed him passionately, lying back against the cold school floor.

They heard an eruption of cheers from behind them and broke apart to find the entire English class cheering, even Mr Banks. Taylor and Chad looked at each other laughing before Taylor kissed Chad softly on the lips.

Gabriella giggled and pulled Troy back towards her kissing as heatedly as they could as they arms wrapped around each other. Sharpay dropped her book in her sorrow but as she bent down to pick it up she bumped heads with someone.

"Ouch, you…oh Zeke?" Sharpay said and Zeke passed her the book and she flashed him a winning smile and he blushed.

"Gabriella." Troy whispered.

"Yes." Gabriella murmured as she continued to kiss his neck.

"Love is a test, you are my test." He whispered to her…

Aww, see it all worked out in the end!

There's about another two chapters so I hope you're all ready for it! The next chapter is called 'Four Years Later' and then there's a chapter after that but I've got no idea what it's called yet! Keep reading! xoxMusicalxox

I hope you guys liked my poem, I made it up myself! So, tell me what you thought of it, it took me quite a while to make it up but I did it! I own that poem lol:D

Also, for those who are interested in reading my newest fanfic, check it out. Its called 'In Need Of A Saviour' I've written a few chapters so just search for it and enjoy!