I'm realllllly sorry for not updating in so long, I just got a really really really bad case of writers block. I mean, I was totally clueless. But I think I'm over that now, but bear with me.

Anyway, I bought the HSM3 album on iTunes yesterday, which also happened to be my birthday. My favorites in order from most to least!

1. The Boys Are Back -- It's so upbeat and doesn't have any corny lyrics! YAY!
2. Can I Have This Dance -- so emotional
3. Scream -- The new Bet On It, baby!
4. Right Here, Right Now -- Soooo emotional!
5. A Night to Remember -- The lyrics are a little corny, but it's fun to dance to.
6. I Want It All -- I love Sharpay!
7. Just Wanna Be With You -- Like it, but I think it should be an Olesya/Lucas duet without Zac and Vanessa.
8. High School Musical -- I like how they incorporated the name into a song.
9. Now or Never -- I liked it at first, but the song's getting a little old. I'm sure the musical number in the movie will be phenomanal, though.
10. Senior Year Spring Musical -- I liek the way they mixed a bunch of the songs together!
11. Walk Away -- not the most exciting, but Vanessa sings it really well.
12. We're All In This Together (Graduation Mix) -- It's okay, but gets a little boring after a while.

Theres also 'Just Getting Started,' by Stan Carrizosa, the winner of High School Musical: Get In The Picture, but I CANNOT STAND HIM! Did anyone else who watched the show think that Bailey, the peppy Texas girl should've won?

ALSO

Wow, this is a long authors note, that most of you probably don't care about, but I know they'll be a batch of kids who'll actutally read this.

Have you noticed that the HSM3 songs go with some of the HSM2 and HSM1 songs?

Like "Now or Never" is the new "I Don't Dance" or "Getcha Head in the Game?"
"Scream" is the new "Bet On It?"
"Walk Away" is the new "Gotta Go My Own Way" or "When There Was Me and You"
"Can I Have This Dance" Is the New "Everyday" or "The Start of Something New"
"Right Here Right Now" is the new "You Are The Music In Me" or "What I've Been Looking For (Reprise)"
"I Want It All" is the new "You Are The Music in Me (or Humuhumunukunukuapua'a) shapray Version" or "Bop To the Top?"

Isn't that weird?

Yes, I think it is too. Well, anyway, I'll get on with the story, and I apologize if it sucks because I've had wirters' block for so long.

Gabriella wrung her hands together in nervousness. Principal Matsui had just called the prom committee backstage, which meant that it was time to announce Junior Prom Prince and Princess. She was standing near the stage with Taylor and Kelsi and the boys, standing shoulder to shoulder with Kelsi and Taylor. Kelsi was babbling on about how hot Jason's hair looked tonight, and Taylor was pestering Gabriella about how she was a shoe-in for the Princess.

"The nominees for Eat High Junior Prince are..." Matsui opened an envelope, "Jake Kendall, Troy Bolton, and...Allan Roghl," Matsui said, lastly referring to the kind in the bad suit who auditioned for the spring musical.

"The nominees for East High Junior Princess are..." he paused for dramatic effect, "Addison Baker, Gabriella Montez, Sharpay Evans, and...Cyndra Wilcox?" he said, lastly referring to the goth girl who sang opera at the spring musical auditions. Sharpay came onto the stage and handed the principal another envelope. She crossed her fingers and smiled brightly at Gabriella.

"And the East High Prince and Princess of 2008 are..." he opened the envelope "...Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez!" The crowd erupted into cheers. Gabriella gasped and covered her mouth with her hand, trying to seem surprised. Although on the inside, she knew that she'd win anyway. She and Troy made their way onto the stage, and a tiara was placed on Gabriella's head. She grinned brightly at Troy who smiled lightly back at her.

"And now, the Junior Prince and Princess will share a dance, along with the Royal Court, the other nominees, and their dates," Matsui said into the microphone. Gabriella blushed and looked down. Even though she had attended the prom with Troy, she hadn't yet shared a slow dance with him. Troy cleared his throat and held out his hand, clearly as nervous as she was. She smiled slightly, her cheeks still a light shade of pink, and took his hand with hers. He led her off the stage, and into the middle of the gym where te dance was being held. Gabriella looked nervously over at Sharpay, who was pressed tightly against Zeke, and received a smile and nod from her blond haired friend. Gabriella took a deep breath and wrapped her arms around Troy's neck, and he in turn wrapped his own muscular arms around her slim waist. She looked away for most of the song, avoiding his gaze, until he placed his finger under her chin, forcing her to look up at him.

"You're beautiful, you know that?" he asked softly. Gabriella blushed and looked away again.

"Troy, just because you took me to prom doesn't mean you have to say things like that," she said quietly, avoiding his gaze once again. He shook his head, and once again lifted her head to look at him. Their eyes locked, and brown met blue.

She blinked a couple of times, trying to comprehend what was happening. They both leaned in, and their lips merely brushed before the slow song ended and 'Milkshake' blasted through the speakers. They both pulled away, blushing, Gabriella looking at the ground and Troy scratching the back of his neck. Troy looked at her sideways, and boldly took her hand in his and led her out into the lobby of the school, where a few couples were scattered about, either making out or just talking.

"Whoa, it was getting a bit, um, stuffy in there," Troy commented, wiping away the nervous sweat from his forehead with his palm. Gabriella nodded, loving the feeling of his large hand intertwined with her small one.

"I want to show you something," Troy said, after an idea popped into his head. Gabriella nodded, as he led her through the winding hallways, past the lockers and many doors, until he came to a lone door at the end of the hallway.

"Where are we, Bolton? I don't think I've ever even been to this side of the school," Gabriella commented, a sly grin on her face.

Troy shrugged. "That's because this is the side of the school where all of the special ed classrooms are," he commented. She blushed and looked away once again. He chuckled and opened the door, revealing a large staircase. They went up the stairs, their fingers still intertwined. Once they reached the top of the staircase the breath left Gabriella's lungs. It was a small porch-like structure, and plants and flowers decorated the premises. She gasped and held her hand over her heart as her eyes fell upon the view of Albuquerque. ince it was dark, the distant city lights twinkled lightly against the dark sky.

"Wow, it's so beautiful out here," Gabriella whispered softly, leaning against the railing, the wind lightly blowing her hair. She felt a warmth pressed against the back of her, and turned her head to see Troy standing behind her, his hands gripping the railing on either side of her, trapping her against the cold metal.

"You're beautiful," he whispered in her ear. She smiled softly as his lips gently grazed the top of her ear as he spoke. Everything felt so right. she turned slightly so she was facing him. She gripped onto his tie, and pulled him toward her, their lips brushing softly before they shared a soft kiss--gentle and meaningful. They pulled back and pressed their foreheads together.

"You have no idea how long I've waited for that, Wildcat," she said, her breaths quickening. He shook his head slightly.

"Oh, I think I do."

With that, he pressed his lips to hers again, and they shared another kiss. This time, it wasn't as soft and innocent as the first one. They poured all of their feelings into that kiss. Gabriella gripped the sides of Troy's face as they kissed, and Troy linking his arms around her waist. She gasped, not loosing contact with his lips, as he lifted her up and spun her around. When the need for oxygen became evident, Troy put her down and they pulled apart.

"Wow," she whispered, resting her forehead against his.

"Yeah," he replied, "be my girlfriend?"

"Absolutely."

*tear*-*tear*. it's all over. That's the end of the story.

I'd like to thank every single person who reviewed this sotry, it was so helpful, and I'm thankful for all of you.

xoxoxoxoxoxo

Gab