"Will you...um.." said Chad nervously.

"Will I what?" plzz dont let him ask me out!

Chad sighed in frustration and sat at a nearby bench. I took a seat next to him and motioned for him to continue.

"Gabi will you do me a favor? I want to ask Taylor to the dance but I dont know, I mean what if she doesnt feel the same way? I mean..."

I jumped off my seat and gave a loud squeal and clapped my hands excitedly which caused Chad to give me a confused look.

"Oh my god!! I knew it! I knew it!!!" Chad's confused look turned into a wierd look due to my reaction. I blushed and took my seat again before muttering a "continue"

"Anyway.Will you help me get Tay to go to the dance with me?" he asked with hopefully.

"Of course I will!" I exclaimed before giving him a big hug.

Troy P.O.V

I was walking towards the parking lot to meet Gabi since I drive her home everyday before hearing two familiar voices. I saw Chad talking to Gabi infront of a bench. I've been planning on asking Gabi to the dance with me later on but I was just too scared that she might not feel the same way or that someone has already asked her. I know it's wrong to fall in love with your best friend..yep you heard me right..im in love with my best friend Gabriella Montez.

I hid behind a bush and listened to Gabriella's conversation with Chad. I know, I know, its wrong to eavesdrop(sp?) but oh well. I couldnt catch some of the words so i moved the bush a little further and caught the rest of the conversation.

"...go to the dance with me?" I heard Chad asking nervously. What the hell?!!! Is Chad..my BEST friend..asking the girl of my dreams what i think he's asking??

"Of course I will!" I heard Gabriella answer excitedly and I felt my rip in half. No..No!! This cannot be happening!! How could Chad do such a thing?! He know that I had feelings for Gabi and that I was going to ask her.

I reluctantly made my way to the parking lot with a broken heart. I felt tears threatning to fall but I wiped them off quick. I couldnt cry infront of the whole school. I could imagine people talking..Troy Bolton crying his guts out in the school parking lot.

As I reached my car I saw Gabi waiting for me. Oh man! How am I going to face her like this?!

"Hii Troy!" she greeted me with a huge grin on her face. I wish I could put that grin instead of Chad. Oh well. At least now I know that she will never feel the same way as I did towards her.

"Hey Gabi" I exclaimed with the fake smile on my face.

"Whats wrong Troy?" asked Gabi as we got in the car. God she knows me too well.

"Oh nothing, just tierd from basketball practice today" she didnt seem to buy it but dropped the subject anyway.

Gabi P.O.V

Something seemed to bother Troy but he wouldnt tell me for some reason. God he looks soo cute when he's thinking! No Gabi...drop the subject! He's only your best friend...nothing more. Since he's the most popular guy in the school, I know that I can't stand a chance with all the other girls. At least I'm his best friend.

"Come on Troy you can tell me anything" I pleaded. I hate to see him like this. Even if its cute!

"No seriously Gabi...i'm fine" he said still keeping his eyes on the road. We sat there in silence till I saw Troy bang his fists on the wheel which made me jump a little. God he sure is pissed!

"Oh great...a trafic jam! Sorry Ella but looks like were stuck in here for a while."

"Oh thats alright." At least I'll spend more time with him yay!

We sat in an awkward silence for a while until I spoke up.

"Troy, I know that you want me to drop the subject and I know that its not about basketball..so can you please tell me whats wrong?" I asked, my voice full of concern. I really was worried at my best friend.

Troy P.O.V

This is what I love about her. She's so caring and thinks of everyone first before herself.

Gabi P.O.V

Troy hesitated on telling me but he looked as though he finally gave up.

"OK fine, I have this problem..." he started.

"What kind of problem?" I asked.

"A girl's problem. You see..im head over heels for this girl and had my eyes on her for a long time. She beautiful, smart, caring, funny and so much more. I desperately wanted to ask her to the dance but I guess im too late since a friend of mine had already asked her and she said yes" he gave a long sigh afterward and ran his hand in his hair.

I was heartbroken. I knew that he'd never have feelings for me. It has to be Tammy, the volleyball captain. Sure she's bitchy sometimes but she can be extremely nice as well. She's popular, talented, and one of the prettiest girl around with long dirty blonde hair and piercing green eyes. What guy could resist a girl like that? I felt like running out of the car all the way home and cry my hear out. At least now I know he doesnt feel this way towards me.

I sat there confused, shocked, but most of all..extremely hurt. Gosh I'm so stupid. How could I think that i had a chance with Troy Bolton.

My vision started to blur from the tears in my eyes. I bit my bottom lip to stop from crying. I could never cry here..not infront of him.

"Gabi are you ok?" asked Troy, his eyes full of worry. Oh my god! He must have noticed my tears! I cant let him see me like this. But its also sweet of him to worry about me.

"Um..yea sure. Just got something in my eye." I lied. "So..whos that girl?" I managed to choke out

"Oh um..you dont know her.." I just nodded my head and sat there staring at my hands.

We sat there in silence during the whole ride. It seemed like years till we finally got to my house. I muttered a thanks and dashed out of the car, into the the house and ran upstairs to my room. I sat at my bed and cried my heart out till I finally dreft to sleep still in my school clothes.

A/N. Poor Gabi and Troy. They broke each other's heart without knowing it. I am sooo sorry for not updating soo long!! I promise that ill try to update soon. So what did you think?? plzzz review cuz i really want to know who is actually reading this. R&R

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