Hey Guys!!

Okay, now, I have written in advance up to Chapter 20 (Cheers), so expect WAY more updates. I'm almost done with the story from where I am, but you guys aren't even close. This is where the story starts to get interesting, because you see Gabriella's thoughts on Troy again (that girl can't make up her mind!), and you also see a new character brought in.

I realize when I said I wanted to do a sequal, I probably didn't give you enough information about what it would be about. You really won't understand much about it until you get to the end, but I promise, while it WILL be them living as a couple, there will be drama, I just can't explain until you learn more about a specific character. (I'm evil, I know...:D)

Some people said they didn't want a sequel, and I'm fine with everyone's opinion. But, if you said you didn't want a sequel, could you PLEASE private message me and tell me why? Because maybe your thoughts and my thoughts aren't the same. I realize that I didn't update much the past few months, but you guys have to understand a lot of the time my life as been nothing but a hectic schedule, and there has been A LOT of writer's block. That's something all you writers out there can understand. But please don't let that be the reason you don't want a sequel. I will make sure that I have enough ideas to get through a sequel before I even start, something I should've done with this story.

Thank you to everyone who is still reading and BIG thanks to people that review. Its so awesome to hear your thoughts on the story!

Disclaimer: No, I do not own Disney, if I did, Mitchel Musso would have his own movie. ;)

Chapter 15:

((Gabriella's POV))

The school day seemed to fly by, probably because I was focused on not focusing on Troy. It didn't really work, because all I could think about was that kiss. It had been amazing…but what was I supposed to do now? I couldn't go back to Troy, not after what I had said. I had lied. I know, big shocker. But I couldn't think of anything else I could've done! I mean, sure; I could've let him kiss me, and then we would've gotten together, and I would be happy again. But something felt…wrong, almost like it would be too perfect. I mean, here I am. I broke up with Troy over a fight. I yelled at him and told him to get out of my life. I let him slip away from under my fingers and go out with a gorgeous actress. I made my life a living heck. So, in my opinion, I didn't deserve Troy Bolton. He was too good for me. I mean, sure. I hated him. I absolutely did. Before. But now, I didn't know what to think. I mean, sure. He had left and gotten married and had a kid, but I really couldn't blame him any more. He had tried to get me back and I had been stubborn. I realized then that it wasn't his fault my life had been horrible for the last nine years. It was mine. And you can bet that didn't make me feel any better.

I walked out of school at 4:30 PM, not even bothering to wait for Taylor. At this point, I didn't really care if she would get angry at me. Every one else seemed to, what would one more person do?

Okay, I knew I was being melodramatic, but that's what it seemed like at the time. Troy hated me, I had gotten yelled at by a parent because their daughter didn't eat her lunch (I saw what her mom had packed. I didn't blame the girl.), and at that point, it seemed like I was alone. I knew all I had to do was pick up the phone and called one of my many friends from East High, but I didn't really feel like it.

Somehow, during my depressing thoughts, I had gotten to the car, started it, and drove home, because before I knew it, I was sitting in front of my small house. I walked up the steps and opened the door, setting my bag down.

I turned on the computer and my IM immediately popped up.

BasketballMan: Hey. Long time no talk 

MathWhiz: It's been a day…:-P

BasketballMan: I guess I'm not used to my friends being away during the day. Most of them work at home.

MathWhiz: Lucky them.

BasketballMan: What do you do?

MathWhiz: Kindergarten teacher

Mystery Man (I had given him that nickname since I couldn't get up the nerve to ask him his name) didn't answer for awhile. I wondered if I had somehow offended him, but I couldn't figure a decent reason why, unless he had some long time grudge against kindergarten teacher.

MathWhiz: Hello?

BasketballMan: Can I ask you what your name is?

I was just about to type my name into the text box when I got a conference invite from Taylor. The message was:

CLICK ACCEPT! I HAVE A PLAN! CLICK NOOW!!!

MathWhiz: sorry I g2g…one of my friends needs me

BasketballMan: No prob…ttyl

MathWhiz: ttyl

I clicked accept and an already busy chat room popped up. I saw Ryan, Taylor, Sharpay and Chad were already in the chat room.

Gymroxs: Yo Gabster!

Golden-throat: Aloha Gabi!

Jazz-Square: Hey Gabs!

ScienceRox: Hey honey!

MathWhiz: Chad: You know I hate it when you call me that :P HI SHAR!! Hey Ry! Hey hon!

Golden-throat: Taylor told us about Troy. I can't believe he kissed you when he knew you were still upset about it!

Gymroxs: U OK?

MathWhiz: I'm fine…hating myself for getting into this mess…but fine…:'(

Golden-throat: Its not your fault Gabi! Its his fault for not considering your feelings.

Jazz-Square: a talk abt feelings coming from Sharpay…something doesn't seem right…

Golden-throat: Shut up.

Jazz-Square: Yes ma'am

ScienceRox: Okay, kids. Enough. Can I tell my plan now???

Jazz-Square and Golden-throat: yes ma'am.

Gym-roxs: That's my Tay…

MathWhiz: Sure is…

Scienceroxs: Gabi…what if you had a boyfriend?

MathWhiz: (Dies laughing)

MathWhiz: crap…you were serious?!

Scienceroxs: YES! Look, I have this friend, his name is Brad…I think he's perfect for you.

MathWhiz: How does this help me with Troy????

Sciencerox: 2 possible ways: 1: He could get jealous. 2: You may actually like Brad and forget about Troy

MathWhiz: I guess so…I mean…he is sweet?

Scienceroxs: one of the sweetest

Scienceroxs: he sings too! ;-)

MathWhiz: ….what could one date hurt?

Golden-throat: (Squeal)

Scienceroxs: (kicks Shar)

Goldenthroat: (steals Corbin Bleu) :)

Scienceroxs: EVIL!! (points accusingly)

MathWhiz, Jazz-Square, and Gymroxs: Wooow

Goldenthroat: Say your sorry!

Scienceroxs: NEVER!!!!!!

Golden-throat: SAY IT!

Golden-throat: YES!
Scienceroxs: NO!

Golden-Throat: YES!

Scienceroxs: Sowwy Sharpay…

Golden-Throat: Aww! (Hugs)

Scienceroxs: So you meant it Gabby? You'll go on a date with him?!

MathWhiz: I guess so…but I feel bad about using Brad…

Scienceroxs: Trust me. When you see him you'll realize you're not using him.

MathWhiz: Really?

Scienceroxs: Oh yeah. :)

MathWhiz: Okay…okay…tell me more tomorrow…

Scienceroxs: okay! Bye Gabi!

Jazz-Square: Bye Gabriella

Gymroxs: Bye Gabster!

MathWhiz: CHAD!

Gymroxs: Gabi! I meant Gabi!

MathWhiz: Uh huh…

Golden-Throat: Bi bi Gabi!

MathWhiz: See you guys later!!

---The Next Day---

I walked into school, wearing a t-shirt and jeans. Thank God for casual Fridays. I was kind of excited about learning more about Brad…but I was also afraid. What if I did end up liking Brad more than Troy? Haha. Like that was possible. But what if it was? No, let's not think about that right now. Let's just think about-

"A really hott guy," I breathed as I walked into Taylor's classroom and saw the one of the cutest guys I've ever seen.

Okay! Now, I want your opinion again, (JENNI, YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO ANSWER THIS!!)

Who do you think Brad should be modelled after (Its NOT Zac Efron, or Lucas Grabeel, or Corbin Bleu)

I already know who its modelled after, and so does Jenni, but I wanna know who you think it should be. You have a couple clues:

1. The actor does sing in real life

2. Blue eyes, brown hair

3. He was a part of High School Musical

Okay, lemme know who you think it is!!

xoxoAlex