'So how you taking it?' Chad asked.

It had been a week since Gabriella and Troy had finished, and she'd flown to England for a catwalk show a few days ago. Troy had wondered whether he'd made a mistake for the first couple of days, and he constantly saw Gabriella's face when he'd told her no, but he'd brushed it off and was now on the look out for another girl, this time, a nobody.

'I told you, I was over it 5 days ago, I need a new girl, not a cheerleader, someone special, someone different' Troy replied, scanning the crowd.

Chad looked nervously at Jason out of the corner of his eye, he knew Troy was probably still hung up on Gabriella, but he was definitely doing a good job of hiding it.

'There!' Troy exclaimed.

Chad followed his gaze and saw a beautiful red-head with an unusual face. There was no denying she was gorgeous, her hair wasn't ginger, it had been colored deep red, not a ridiculously bright one, a deep, cherry red, with a few strands of chestnut.

Her face, though attractive, was unusual. She had piercing blue eyes, quite similar to Troy's, but not as blue, and they were big eyes, heavily outlined with kohl pencil, to accentuate them. Then her cheekbones were pronounced, and her nose, a little on the thin side but still cute. Probably the most unusual were her lips, if you just saw the top two thirds of her face, you'd assume her lips would be thin, but they were full, big and inviting lips, like Angelina Jolie's.

Painted a deep berry color, they complimented her hair, and beckoned people. She smiled and her teeth were white, not as white as Gabriella's, hers were model, film star white, but this girls were normal white, someone who took care to brush regularly, three times a day.

She knew how to dress herself, that was for sure. She didn't have the money Gabriella did. But she made the most of what she did. She had more meat on her than Gabriella, (did anyone notice that V was looking bigger in HSM2 than the 1st? Ashley looked really thin though, maybe V's just happier in herself these days, I dunno) but was no way considered 'large'.

She wore a halter top, with a funky, swirly pattern and key hole front, in colors that went with her hair and make-up. (pic in profile) She had strappy heels on, and her nails were painted black. She wore no jewelry, it would only have ruined it anyway.

Chad had to admit that Troy had spotted a looker, she was the complete opposite of Gabriella though, maybe that was what he needed.

Troy watched as the girl opened her locker and the majority of her books fell out, he ran over and helped her pick them up. He noticed she smiled at him, before shutting the door and turning to him.

'Thanks' she said.

'No problem' he replied, 'Troy Bolton' he said, offering his hand.

'Summer Worthing' she told him, shaking it.

Troy couldn't help but grin when she smiled at him, it was intoxicating.

'Can I walk you to your lesson?' he asked.

'Sure, thanks' Summer accepted.

'You went out with Gabriella, didn't you' she asked.

'Uh, yeah' Troy said, 'but it ended, nothing to worry about' he added.

She laughed, 'don't worry, I spoke to her once, she was quite nice, what happened?'

'We had our differences, I guess'

'I kinda figured, but Troy, I don't want to be a rebound thing, if this is what that is'

'No, honest, I saw you ages ago and thought, she's cute, and I finally plucked up the courage to talk to you'

'Really? How long ago?'

'About a month, I reckon' Troy lied smoothly.

'Aww, cute' Summer said.

'So do you wanna go out sometime, on a date?' Troy asked.

'Sure! How about tomorrow night?'

'Pick you up at seven' he replied, winking, and kissed her cheek.

Summer smiled and walked into her class.

Troy just turned and walked back, his smile evaporated.

'5 minutes and I already lied to her' he thought, shaking his head.

With Gabriella

'I'm having such a good time Tay! England's fab! How is everyone?' Gabriella enthused.

'They're great, I'm glad you're having a good time, met the queen yet?'

Gabriella laughed, 'Not yet, but I have my eye on their Prince Harry, he's quite tasty'

'Whatever girl, as long as you keep your hands off Prince Will's I don't mind, he's mine!'

'Promise!' Gabriella said 'Oh Tay I have to go! Sightseeing to do and such! When in Rome…'

'Cool, so talk soon hun, love ya loads'

'Love you too, cya!'

Gabriella's smile instantly fell off her face and she flung herself on the bed, her mascara still running down her face.

It had been an act, a huge total act. She wasn't enjoying it, sure she was on her way to being a super, in fact, this next show could make or break her, but she felt empty without Troy.

She felt her phone vibrate and checked the screen, a message, from….Troy?

She quickly flicked it open and read it.

Hey Gabs

I think now that I know we made the right decision, I've met this great girl, Summer, she said you spoke to her once, anyways, I've heard that you're meeting guys and clubbing and living the life of luxury. Good on you! See you soon, Troy

She screamed and threw her side-kick onto the floor where it skidded into the bathroom. She grabbed a pillow and yelled with all her might into it, kicking and punching the bed until her throat felt sore.

When she'd done, she felt surprisingly calm and clear minded. Clear minded enough to think maybe she should try and get over him, which she hadn't been doing, she'd been pining like a lost puppy.

It was then that it clicked in her mind, what she'd said to Taylor, could actually happen. She was meeting the Royal Family, along with the ten other models she was touring with, the day after the make or break show. Maybe she could work her magic on Prince Harry? She laughed and decided to get to work.

Day of the show

Gabriella was waiting, nervously, in her outfit. (pic in profile) It was a gorgeous midnight blue colored evening gown. She had 2 million pounds worth of diamonds round her throat and another million adorning her wrists. Her hair was curled and up with diamond pins dotted around so she sparkled. She was definitely the best looking one there, and she knew it, she just wished she felt it.

'Ok, go shine girl!' Philippe said, the coordinator.

She smiled nervously and walked out. As soon as she stepped onto the catwalk all her nerves evaporated, she was a model, and nothing would change that, it was her, and her was someone that would never change.

After the show

Several dress changes later, Gabriella was sat in her hotel room, watching the news. The after party had been a drag, apart from when Phillippe gave her the first dress to keep, as it was the dress that made her super. Yes, Gabriella Montez was now a supermodel!

So she'd left early, but not before giving an interview for an american TV channel she knew Troy would be watching, along with those back home. She sat up as she saw it come up.

NewsreaderGabriella

So, Gabriella, congratulations, you're now a super, how do you feel?

Thrilled, I mean this is what I worked for my whole life since becoming a model, and to achieve that at such a young age, its great!

Are you having a good time in England or do you miss the states too much?

Sure I miss the states but you know, England's amazing and what can I say? They have some pretty cute guys!

So you're keeping an eye out are you?

You could say that I guess.

Now, before you came to England, we heard you were having boy trouble, the trouble being what to do about hot-nobody Troy Bolton, what changed that?

There's a point in your life when you get tired of chasing people and trying to fix everything but its not giving up, its realizing you don't need certain people and the bullshit they bring. He's moved on, and I've moved on and up so everythings good.

But you must wonder when you're gonna meet the right guy?

Yeah, course I do, I listen to everyone's love stories and think to myself, where's mine? But I know it'll come, eventually, I mean, some things in life are worth waiting for. Troy obviously didn't have to wait long to find his Mrs Right but I probably will, these things take time, and I'm prepared to wait.

When you say Mrs Right, do you mean Summer Worthing?

How do you know this stuff?

We have our sources, don't you feel a tiny bit of regret, that Troy is now someone elses?

Not a bit, with Troy, it was never love, it was just a fling, something to do while I was at school, nothing big. I'm happy for them.

But before you go, you did that shoot together, does that not mean anything to you?

Gabriella sighed,

Is anyone really ever satisfied with who they are and what they have? You can be the moon and still be jealous of the stars…

Thank you and good luck, Gabriella Montez, super model.

Thanks, Gabriella replied giggling.