Gabby was walking down the halls of East high for a second time after having moved back from New York. Not much had changed about her except maybe her fashion sense. She definitely had style. Boys were staring at her from every part of the hall. Whispers went around 'wow look at the new girl' 'she is hot' 'wonder where she comes from' 'looks stuck up' 'rich snobby type'. Gabby didn't want to listen much longer. Did they not recognize her? It had only been 5 months since she had left East High to go to New York. Of course she wasn't happy about having to move for an 8th time. I mean she was extremely upset at her mom for making her leave when she had to go to New York leaving behind Troy and all of her friends. She of course hadn't talked to Troy since she left. It had been 3 months since she had talked to the rest. She guessed that they just were busy and didn't have time to talk to someone that wasn't apart of them anymore.
At the end of the hall she recognized the blue eyed boy that had stolen her heart. He had everyone around him. Sharpay was still with Zeke, and Taylor with Chad, Jason and Kelsi. But who was with Ryan? She looked nice enough. She was excited for him. He needed a girlfriend. Many times he had told her he hated being the 9th wheel. She excitedly made her way towards the group. "Hey guys! Guess what I moved back!" Troy looked at her disgusted. "Uh do I know you?" Gabby was hurt. "Troy it's me Gabby." "ummm… how do you know my name? I don't know you." Gabby turned towards Taylor and Sharpay. "You guys remember me right? Your best friend?" "Oh guys that's cute. The new girl wants to be our friend," Sharpay said. "I'm Sharpay and this is..." "Taylor, Chad, Jason, Kelsi, Ryan, and Zeke. I know" "Dude that is so creepy how does she know all of us?" Chad looked horrified. "Chad anyone could know our names" Taylor replied exasperated. "But I don't just know your names. Guys it's me. Gabriella Montez. Your guy's best friend. Troy we dated. How can you not remember me?" Gabby had tears forming in her eyes. "Ok this girl is officially giving me the creeps." Jason shivered. "Sorry I never dated a Gabriella." Troy added.
"Troy you are in love with basketball. You have a little brother. His name is Dillon. You have a scar that looks like a star on your wrist from when you tripped down the stairs on your first date. You have a dog named Dash. You secretly love the movie A Walk to Remember. Taylor your middle name is Adrianne and you had the biggest crush on Harrison Ford for the longest time. Sharpay your favorite store is H&M in New York. You also got those pink boots from a thrift store but swore that no one outside of our circle would know. Your dog's name is Boi. Your favorite musical is Wicked. Chad your hair is your most prized possession next to basketball and Taylor. You love to knit with your grandma although you would never admit to it. Zeke writes songs for Sharpay all the time but never shared them with her. Jason on your first date with Kelsi you knocked over your coke when you tried to kiss her in the movie theater. Kelsi wants to go to Julliard. And Ryan you were always so tired of being the 9th wheel, and you never go a day without wearing a hat." Gabriella rushed out letting out a big breath afterwards.
"ok how do you know this stuff?" Troy asked. Then a blonde cheerleader came up to Troy and kissed him wrapping her arms around him. "Hey Troysie. Who is this?" "some crazy stalker chick that claims to have dated me and be best friends with us. But she is just crazy. I don't know her. Hey guys lets go." All of them leave Gabriella in tears. Why didn't they remember her?
Gabby sat up in her bed. It was just a dream. Well actually, it was more like a horrible nightmare. That couldn't be what her mom was talking to her boss about anyways. Her mom's company promised that they wouldn't move until after she had graduated. Gabby w as just worrying too much. She went back to sleep trying to forget her horrible dream.
That morning Gabriella woke up to the smell of bacon and pancakes. It was a school day though and her mom never made big breakfast during the week. It was usually on Saturdays, Sundays and really special occasions like birthdays and holidays. She thought hard thinking of holidays and birthdays and couldn't think of any. After getting ready She walked downstairs and saw her mom placing a very wide variety of food on the table. "hey mom whats the special occasion?" "Wha-Wh-what? A mom can't make food for her daughter for no reason? Come on sit and eat. You don't want to be late to school." "but mom…" "no buts Gaby" "mom your acting really weird what is going on?" Gabriella just stared at her mom refusing to touch her food. There was definitely something going on.
Gabriellas mother sighed. "As you know my boss called yesterday. He found me another job opprotunity in New York. If we don't move I loose my job."
Gabriella just looked at her mom emotionless for about thirty seconds then started laughing. "uh huh nice joke mom. No seriosly what is going on?"
"Gabby I wasn't kidding. We move Friday."
"WHAT? Mom You promised we wouldn't move till after I graduated. I am not leaving all of my friends and I am especially not leaving Troy. You can't do this to me." By now tears were streaming down Gabby's face.
"Im sorry gabriella we have no other choice"
"WHY THE HELL CAN'T YOU GET A NEW JOB? HUH? WHY MUST YOU PUT ME THROUGH PAIN?! I FINALLY HAVE FRIENDS. I HAVEN'T HAD THAT AT ALL MY OTHER SCHOOLS. WHY DO YOU HATE ME?"
"Gabriella michelle Montez. Don't use that tone with me."
"I HATE YOU!" she grabbed her bag and rushed out the door. She couldn't look at her mom much longer. How could this happen to her? Everything was going perfect in her life and this just ruined everything. Gabby felt the tears sting her cheeks as the cold air brushed her face. She walked to the bus stop looking down at the ground. She wiped her tears away.
"Hey Gabriella!" Gabby turned around to see Kelsi bouncing her way. As soon as Kelsi saw her face she could tell something was wrong. "hey gabby you ok?" "huh? Oh hey kels. Ya im fine." "you sure?" "Ya" Kelsi decided to let it go for now. 3 minutes later the rest of the gang arived all saying their hello's while Troy went up to Gabriella and gave her a quick kiss. When he noticed that she was non responsive he looked at the group for help. They shrugged not knowing what was wrong. "Gabster you ok?" chad asked. "I'M FINE!" The bus pulled up and she got on the bus leaving the gang confused and Troy hurt. He went to go sit next to Gabby. "Brie. Whats up? You know you can tell me whats going on." "I'm really tired. That's it." Troy decided he would ask her later up on the roof. He knew something was wrong. The rest of the bus ride was silent between Gabby and Troy. As soon as they got to school Gabby took off leaving the gang behind.