The next day.

I hobbled to my locker.

I normally could fight off the pain but last nights abuse was terrible.

I felt like I couldn't walk.

I was dizzy and light headed.

Troy ran up behind me and covered my eyes " Guess who"

"Im not in the mood for games troy" I said slightly as I moved his hands away from my face.

"Normally you love that game" Troy sighed as he turned me around.

"ouch!" I screamed to loud as he turned me around.

"Im sorry im sorry." He petted my head " Whats going on" he said in a worried tone.

"Im fine." I lied. "No. Im not fine troy. I just cant tell you whats going on. I promise ill tell you, just not now." I turned back around.

He grabbed my arm in a tight grip. "What kind of friend am I? Obisously not an important one. Go play barbies with taylor" Troy said with hurt and turned around and walked away.

I started crying. Madly. Deeply. But not because troy yelled at me. Because he grabbed my arm so hard. I felt so fragile. I thought if I walked any farther I would just break.

Then I felt Taylor run up to me " Gabriella are you okay. Stop crying and tell me whats wrong."

Just like that, my world turned to black.

I was awake.

Completely lost, but awake.

I couldn't open my eyes. I felt like they were super glued shut.

I just layed there completely still.

Maybe noone knew I was awake.

I could feel a group of people around me.

"Gabby." I could hear them sob.

"Is the going to be okay" I heard my mother say with no feeling at all.

"Theres no way we can tell. Whoever did this to her. Did it bad. She could have died if it got any rougher." The doctor sighed.

Ms. Montez had a slight grin on her face.

Then I heard the door open.

"how is she?" I heard a sad voice.

"We…we…we don't know troy." Kelsi sighed with sobs.

I heard a clunk on the floor.

Then immediate sobs.

"Troy. Buddy. Come on stand up." Chad tried to pick him up.

"I didn't even get to tell her I love her." Troy sobbed.

I wanted to call back

TROY!!! I LOVE YOU!

But apart of me was furious at him. And the other half of me, couldn't even move.

Ms. Montez rolled her eyes and picked up Troy from the ground " Get a hold of yourself you cry baby" She chuckled and left the hospital.

You could see the gazes everywhere in the room.

Gabriella wanted to SCREAM at her mother.

Zeke sighed " Here guys I made cookies. You guys must be starved .You've been here 3 days straight."

I wanted to hug all my friends.

They really cared about me.

Troy wiped a few tears. " Guys, I might be selfish saying this. But, can I have a couple minutes by myself with her."

I could hear the group leave and Troy come closer to me.

"Hey baby" I felt him touch my hand.

I loved this feeling.

"I just feel like this is all my fault. I probably put u in some emotional break down or something. Im so sorry. If only you could hear me." I heard his sobs come back.

"I love you Gabriella Montez. And I just want to tell you that. I don't wanna let go of you. I want you for me. I freakin love you." I felt his head bury in my chest.

Suddenly. I felt as though my world was warmer.

I could move again.

I blinked my eyes a few times.

First I noticed the gang was staring at us through the door.

Then I noticed troy stil sobbing not knowing I was awake.

I rubbed his head "Don't worry."

His face turned and stared at me

"I love you too Troy Bolton."