You Belong With Me
Chapter 4
Saturday evening had arrived; it was 6:30pm. Chad was at Gabriella's house to pick her up.
"Hurry up Gab, we're going to be late the game starts at 7" he yelled at her through her bedroom door.
"Ok relax, I'm almost ready"
"You said that half an hour ago, hurry"
"Yeah I know but this time I mean it" at that moment she came out of her bedroom. Finally all dressed and ready.
"See ya Mum" she yelled as her and Chad hurried out the front door.
They arrived outside the stadium waiting to give the guy their tickets when they spotted Troy in the line a few people back. He was standing with Sharpay. Troy caught a glimpse of Gabriella she noticed and quickly looked away.
"What the heck is he doing here with Sharpay, she doesn't even like basketball" she whispered to Chad.
'Well he had to give the ticket to someone"
"I know but why her?"
"Your starting to sound jealous Gabi, I don't know why Sharpay's your friend she's Troy's as well"
"I know but it didn't take him long to fill my ticket, did it?" she asked sounding disappointed.
For the first time Chad couldn't think of anything to say to Gabriella in response.
They finally gave the man their tickets and entered stadium. A cheerful expression came over Gabriella's face and a huge smile on Chad's. They were both really happy because it had been a while since they had gone to a game together, just the two of them.
The game finished and everyone was starting to move out of the stadium.
"C'mon Gabi, I'll take you home" he said opening the car door for her.
When he got in the drivers seat she asked him if she could stay at his place tonight. When they got to Chad's house. They went straight to bed because it was really late. The thing was they weren't tired so they just talked for a while. Gabriella was still trying to figure out what Troy was doing at the game with Sharpay.
"Do you reckon he's cheating on me?" she asked Chad sounding worried.
"Gabi what the hell are you talking about? Troy would never cheat on you especially with Sharpay, he loves you too much" he assured her.
"You're right I don't know why I thought that. You're the best friend ever you always know what to say. I'm so glad to have you. You've always looked out for me just like a big brother." She said happily.
Gabriella fell asleep on Chad's shoulder he put is arm around her awkwardly.
The next day Chad seemed a bit quiet.Hecouldn't get the words out of his head about being like a brother to Gabriella. Gabriella asked him what was going on but he lied and said nothing was wrong. She knew something was up so kept asking and finally he gave in.
"Chad you've been really quiet all day, it's so not like you talk to me and don't say nothing's wrong. I'm your best friend please don't lie to me" she asked concerned.
"That's the problem, the words 'best friend, brother' I don't just want to be your friend"
"Chad what are you talking about we've been friends forever"
"I know but the thing is I don't feel that way about you anymore" he paused the continued on by saying quietly "I'm in love with you, I always have been"
Tears started to fill Gabriella's eyes. "But…..I'm in love with Troy" she said softly her voice was starting to tremble.
"I'm sorry I shouldn't have said anything. I've wanted to tell you for a while but it never seemed like the right time. I'm just tired of being a brother to you".
Gabriella was speechless she had no idea what to say in response.
"I gotta go I'm sorry" she ran out of the room crying.