Best of Both Worlds
By: lol925
Disclaimer: I do not own High School Musical, Virgin Records, or AIM (AOL Instant Messenger)
Dedicated: To my readers, reviewers, friends, family, and Rachael for her continued support for my writing.
A/n: Here is chapter 4 everyone! I tried to put in a lot emotion and I hope you like it. Someone wanted to know the songs. They are You Left Me, Release, Let it be Alright, Girl Power, Dance your Heart Away, Fly, Scared, My Trust, Unpredictable Future, Let's be Together, Gypsy, and Lost my Heart. I didn't create any lyrics though. I just came up with song titles. For the AIM part, Robyn is bttrflyzrool465. Melissa is fshiondeeeva503. Laura is freakyweirdo309. Gabi is decathqueen984.
November 29, Gabi's House, 7:00
Once again, I was waiting for my friends. This time I was humming "You Left Me" All my songs were recorded and my CD was being released today!
They pulled up at my house. "Hey guys!" I greeted. I got in the car. No one talked much, because we were all listening to the radio.
"Now, I have a treat for you. Here is a single from the new artist Melody Brooks. Her CD hits stores today, but you get to be one of the first people to hear her stunning voice. I give you Melody's "You Left Me," announced the radio host.
For the next 3 minutes and 29 seconds, the car was silent as everyone listened to the "treat." "Wow, she is really great!" exclaimed Robyn.
"Tell me about it. It's a wonder she wasn't discovered before," commented Melissa.
"I'm more interested in rock, but that was good," Laura told us.
"I thought she was ok," I replied hiding a smile.
"Just okay? I'm going to buy her CD after school," Robyn said. The other girls nodded their heads in agreement. Right before we arrived at school the song came on again and they sang the lyrics they could remember. I tried to sing quietly so they wouldn't realize they were sing to my voice.
The school day went by quickly until lunch. IT was an ordinary day with my friends chatting and laughing. Near the end of lunch, Ben Dalton approached our table. My heart literally stopped beating. My crush, basketball captain, Golden boy of Roosevelt High was coming toward us.
He took a seat. "How are you lovely ladies doing?" he asked.
"Good," they all sighed, but I couldn't speak.
"That's great. I have a question for Gabriella. Are you free tonight around 7?" he inquired. Now my heart was beating overtime. My palms were sweating like crazy.
"Yeah, I'm free! I mean I'm not doing anything tonight," I said concealing my excitement.
"Ok then it's a date. See you tonight. Bye ladies," he said walking back to his table.
"I knew he had a thing for you. You just scored a date with the most wanted sophomore in Roosevelt High and we are freshman!" exclaimed Melissa.
The rest of the day went quick. After school we all went to Best Buy and purchased the CD, excluding me. I opted not to since I already had 30 free copies. Back in the car, we danced around to my voice. When I was dropped off, I quickly finished my homework. Melissa was going to help me get ready for the date later.
When Melissa came, my mom answered the door. "Hi Melissa, how are you? Were you planning to spend the night?" my mom inquired as she pointed to her bag.
"No, I'm not. This is full of make-up, hair products, and accessories. I am going to help Gabi get ready for her date tonight," she answered.
"Gabi you are going on a date tonight? Who are you going out with? Why didn't you tell me?" my mom asked bursting with questions.
"Yeah, my first date! I'm going out with Ben Dalton the captain of the basketball team. He is cute and the McDreamy of the sophomore class. I was caught up in homework, so I forgot to tell you," I squealed excitedly.
"She is going to be the envy of all the girls!" Melissa chimed in.
"I won't keep you girls. Go get ready Gabi," my mom said and we ran upstairs. First, we did my hair, then my make-up, and lastly chose the perfect outfit to wear.
We pranced downstairs to show my mom. "Gabriella, you look amazing! He is going to drop dead. I can't believe my baby is on her first date. I remember my first date. That brings back so many memories," she sighed.
"I'd love to hear about it, but he'll be here any minute now. You can tell me all about it later. I'll IM you when I come back home Melissa," I said. She waved goodbye and walked out. A minute later as if on cue he rang the doorbell.
"Hey Ben, this is my mom. Mom this is Ben Dalton," I introduced.
"Hi Ben, what are you planning on doing tonight?" my mom asked.
"I thought we'd go out to dinner and then a movie. Reverse it up a little. Well I have reservations for 7:15 and we don't want to be late. It was a pleasure meeting you," he said. His voice was so sweet I got lost in it. We walked out arm in arm. I sat down and we talked pleasantly until we go to the restaurant. It was a cute, small, intimate restaurant.
A waiter seated us and took our drink order. We both ordered a mountain dew. After a few minutes, he asked to be excused from the table to go to the bathroom. He was gone 10 minutes. That turned into 15, 20, and 25 minutes. I couldn't go into the men's bathroom, so I called him.
It picked up on the first ring. "Ben what's taking you so long?" I asked.
"It took you this long to call me? I can't believe you didn't realize it. I ditched you! I would never go out with you. The only reason I asked you out was a stupid dare. On my own free will, I would never go out on a date with a nerd. Gabriella Montez, you are a loser," he said and hung up.
Tears were streaming down my face by now. Shakily I dialed my house number. "Mom, can you pick me up? I'm at the restaurant Lacey's, "I said through sobs.
"Gabriella what happened? Where is Ben?" she asked.
"I'll tell you at home," I said and flipped the phone shut before she could get squeeze a word in.
Ten minutes later, I slapped a $5 on the table for our drinks and walked out to my mom's car. The ride home was silent. At home, I went up and changed into my pajamas. I went downstairs where my mom had made hot chocolate with little marshmallows.
"Thanks mom, I love the little marshmallows," I said giving her a weak smile.
"Gabi what did he do?" she asked.
"He ditched me. The only reason he asked me out was his friends dared him to. He called me a nerd and a loser," I whispered. She could hear the hurt in my voice.
"I can't believe he did that! He seemed so nice. Don't take those harsh words to heart. You are a beautiful, talented, sweet, and caring person. Gabriella Lorraine Montez you are neither a loser nor a nerd. I love you. One day you will find a boy that really cares about you. He won't want to spend a moment without you. Wait patiently until you find him," she comforted wisely in the way only a mother can. My mom pulled me into a loving hug, which made all the troubles go away.
I walked upstairs and logged on to AIM. Melissa, Laura, and Robyn were on. I invited them into a chat room.
Decathqueen984: heyyyy
Fshiondeeeva503: hi
Freakyweirdo309: sup
bttrflyzrool465: yo
Fshiondeeeva503: how did it go???
Decathqueen984: awful! he DITCHED ME
Freakyweirdo309: i'm gonna kick his butt
Bttrflyzrool465: ur kidding me!
Fshiondeeeva503: golden boy going down…
Decathqueen984: he called me a loser and nerd 2 :(
Bttrflyzrool465: we're really srry. If we can help let us kno
Decathqueen984: thanks guyz
Fshiondeeeva503: no prob
Freakyweirdo309: what are friends for:)
Decathqueen984: I'm going to sleep guys
Freakyweirdo309: sweet dreams
Bttrflyzrool465: nighty night
Fshiondeeeva503: don't let the bed bugs bite…seriously, I got a spider bite last night…
Freakyweirdo309: okkkkkkkk then
Decathqueen984: ur best guyz night!
I signed off and smiled. I have great friends no doubt about it!
Did you like this chapter? I hope that the IM conversation was readable. Most of you probably want to kill Ben and I give you full permission to do so. Please leave me a review with comments, questions, and suggestions!