Sharpay sat down in Algebra II next to Gabriella, "I'm having a party tonight. The parentals are out of town. You wanna come?" She asked.

"I'm a native to a city full of parties. Of course I will be there." Gabriella answered.

Sharpay smiled, "Good. I throw killer parties."

Gabriella nodded. "Do you have everything? Music, drinks, food? And its September so everyone can go swimming."

Sharpay shook her head, "I hadn't thought about that."

Gabriella smiled, "Tonight is gonna be so much fun. I know how to party hard."

Troy sat down, "Gabi can we talk."

Gabriella looked at Troy with a blank expression on her face, "No."

"Why are you ignoring me? You've been ignoring me for like 5 days now." Troy asked.

Gabriella grabbed her purse, "Troy leave me alone, ok. You made it pretty clear about where our friendship stands. In the trash" When the bell rang, she got up and left.

~After School~

Gabriella walked into her sister's room, "Are you going to Sharpay's party?"

Lola nodded, "Of course. Lets show these people how the Montez siblings party. And its been a while since we've been to a party."

Angelo walked by and laughed, "Its been 2 weeks."

"So how are you and Troy? Are you talking?" Lola asked.

Gabriella shook her head, "He told me he didn't wanna talk, so he is getting a ton of space. It kind of hurts a bit but whatever."

Lola held her hand out, "Let me see the text." Gabriella handed Lola her BlackBerry and Lola read the text. "That asshole."

Gabriella shrugged and took her phone back, "I'm not gonna even trip tonight. I'm gonna have fun."

Lola smiled, "Good. What are you gonna wear?"

"Ugh, a pair of white leggings, my studded New York shirt I got from Forever21 and my lucky black leather Gucci high heels." Gabriella answered.

Lola pulled her sister into her closet, "Good. You can help me find an outfit."

Gabriella scrunched up her face, "No thanks. I gotta go help Sharpay set up for the party. I'll see you at the party."

~At Sharpay's House~

"Gabi did you bring the music?" Sharpay asked walking outside.

Gabriella held up three CD's, "All the music you will ever need for a party. Everything from Drake to Britney Spears. My ultimate party mix.

Sharpay clapped, "Thank you."

"Anything else I can help with? Snacks, décor, drinks?" Gabriella asked.

Sharpay shook her head and sat down next to her pool, "Troy is in charge of alcohol."

Gabriella's jaw clenched when she heard Troy's name. "Oh."

Sharpay, realizing what she said, turned to Gabriella, "Gabs I'm sorry."

"Whatever." Gabriella said, shrugging. "Lets just have fun tonight, ok?"

"Ok." Sharpay told her.

~3 Hours Later~

Gabriella was dancing when she saw Troy walk up to her, "Hey." He said.

"What do you want?" Gabriella asked. She walked to the fully stocked bar next to the kitchen and sat down.

Troy made a gesture towards the bar, "Want anything?"\

"Is there Scotch?" Gabriella asked. Troy nodded and poured her a glass.

Troy sat down next to her, "Why have you been ignoring me?"

Gabriella looked at him blankly, "You told me to."

Troy looked at her in extreme bewilderment, "Ugh. No I did not."

Gabriella fished her phone out of her pocket and showed him the text, "Yes you did. Who else would have?"

Troy shrugged, "Ugh, not me."

"Oh." Was all Gabriella could say. She had a feeling Michelle sent the text, but she did not tell Troy because of the promise she made him to not talk shit about his girlfriend. "Well then, lets move on. Where's Michelle?"

"She's somewhere around here." Troy said. "But do you wanna dance with me?"

Gabriella shook her head, "I've been partying for two hours now. Can we go somewhere else?"

"Well has a city girl like you ever had diner food?" Troy asked.

Gabriella scoffed playfully, "Bolton you underestimate me. Are we talking Nations or Mel's Diner?"

Troy grabbed her hand, "Neither. We are heading to Johnny Rockets."

"Ooh they have the best chicken strips."

~At Johnny Rockets~

"Did we really just sneak off?" Gabriella asked. "Sharpay is going to murder us with her bare hands for leaving."

Troy dismissed Gabriella's comment with a snort, "I've been dealing with Sharpay's threats since I was 4."

Gabriella looked at her phone, "Wow we have been gone for 30 minutes and no has noticed."

Troy checked his phone, "Michelle noticed. She just called me."

"Well why don't you call her back?" Gabriella questioned.

"Because we didn't hang on Sunday. I'm making it up to you." Troy told her, taking a sip of his Dr. Pepper.

Gabriella smiled, "Well thank you." She stood up, "Are you ready to go?"

"Yeah." Troy said leaving a tip on the table. "What time is it?"

Gabriella checked her phone again, "10:14 p.m. Do you want to head back to the party?"

Troy chuckled, "No. By now people are passing out and throwing up in the pool if they aren't getting into fights. Or having sex."

Gabriella scrunched up her nose, "Why do people do that? You're at some random house probably sleeping with some random person."

"Well I can take you home." Troy said. "Unless you want to go back to the party."

"No I wanna go home and go to sleep." Gabriella replied.

"Ok. Well I will get you home."

Gabriella held up a finger, "After I call Sharpay and tell her to watch my car."

~At Gabriella's House~

"Thanks for hanging out with me." Gabriella said. They were standing outside her front door.

"No problem. I'm glad you accepted my apology." Troy told Gabriella.

"I'll see you tomorrow?" Gabriella suggested.

Troy shook his head, "I'm gonna be in Santa Fe tomorrow but we can…" Troy was instantly cut off by Gabriella kissing him. At first he was shocked and wanted to pull away. What the hell am I doing? I have a girlfriend. Pull away Troy. Pull away!

Gabriella finally pulled away after what seemed like forever and looked at Troy apologetically, "I am so sorry. It was just something I had to.

"Um…I gotta go." Troy said, leaving.

Gabriella walked into her house and sat down next to the door, "Why did I do that?"