Chapter 2

Present Day

Everyone was surprised when they heard of the golden couple's split. everyone who knew them believed that they were unbreakable and that they would never split. But nobody was more surprised than the "gang." The gang consists of Troy and Gabriella's closest friends. Their closest friends are Chad Danforth, Taylor McKessie-Danforth, Zeke Baylor, Sharpay Evans-Baylor, Ryan Evans, Kelsi Nielson-Evans, Jason Cross and Marth Cox-Cross. The guys were constantly trying to bring Troy around and get him to stop moping around, while the girls were trying to do the same thing with Gabriella. But so far, nothing has helped or made their two very much in love friends happier. And currently the guys were all heading over to Troy's to talk him into a game of basketball. They were members of the East High basketball team and one the state championship in their junior and senior seasons. Troy was their captain and they want him to get back to the old Troy. But they all know that, the old Troy disappeared the second him and Gabriella broke up.

"Yo Troy, open up the door," said Chad when they got to Troy's house. When Troy opened the door, he looked exactly how he has for the last three months ago. He had bags under his eyes and it was easy to tell that he hasn't slept well in a while.

"Hey guys," is what Troy said when he saw them there. Truthfully, he doesn't want anyone to be at his house, except for one person but he knew that was a long shot.

"It's time for some b-ball, Troy. Get your lazy butt dressed and lets go out back to play." Chad then said.

"Sorry guys, I'm not in the mood. Maybe some other time." Troy said while looking down at the ground.

Chad then told the guys to go out back and start playing and he walked inside and shut the door behind him. He then said "Troy man, I hate seeing you like this. You're my best friend. I want the old Troy back. I miss him. This (pointing at Troy) is not the real Troy."

After a little pause, Troy said sadly, "Chad, that Troy left when Gabriella walked out of this house."

Chad had never seen Troy like this. He's always been the happiest and never been miserable, but once Gabriella went, his happiness went. After a while, Chad finally talked and said, "I'm sorry man, I wish there was something I could do."

"Thanks man, it means a lot but my happiness is all with me being with Gabriella. Since we're not together, it's gone." Troy said in monotone.

Chad understandingly said, "I know Troy, I know."

Chad decided, it'd probably be better if he just left it at that, so he decided to leave and he walked out back and told the guys that they would leave now.

"Troy's not playing?" They all asked.

Chad then said, "No, his heart his in too much pain right now to play basketball."

The guys then just dropped their heads sadly knowing well that their friend was dealing with a broken heart and that only one person could put it back together. Gabriella Montez.

Chad missed his best friend. And he knew he'd do anything to make sure that everything becomes normal again. But first things first, he knows that Gabriella and Troy just need time to work it out. He just hopes it isn't completely broke. He wants them to get back together and be the happy couple they were at East High.

Meanwhile at Gabriella's house

Sharpay, Taylor, Kelsi, and Martha were all trying to get their best friend/sister to talk to them.

"Gabriella, please talk to us." Taylor said when Gabriella finally let them in.

"What is there to talk about Taylor? Huh? You know perfectly well that I regret breaking up with Troy. Every single day. He was my everything and he still is. I want him back, but I don't know if he wants me back since I broke his heart." Gabriella Said while crying.

They all then said, "We know Gabriella. We just want you to know that we're all here for you. Even the guys are too. Troy will be too. You know that."

"I know. I miss Troy so much. I love him sooooo much." Gabriella said. Before they could say anything, Gabriella said, "guys can you just go. I'm sorry, but I'm just not in the mood to talk."

"Sure, Gabi. But if you need anything, just call one of us. We'll be right here for you." They said and then left after that.

Gabriella then collapsed on her bed and started sobbing hysterically. She looked out her window at the moon and wondered if Troy was too.

Troy was laying in his bed and looked out the window too wondering if Gabriella was looking at the moon, just as he was. Then they both said the same thing, before they both fell asleep.

"I love you."