A/n: Hey, everyone! Sorry the last chapter was so short. Thanks to the people who reviewed; I really enjoy getting reviews.

Disclaimer: I do not own High School Musical or any of its characters.

Gabriella couldn't believe it. Her life was going perfect. She starred in her school's musical and got straight A's. She had amazing friends and a wonderful family. Gabriella now even had a fabulous boyfriend.

She rushed upstairs and shut the door. Gabriella plopped onto her bed and wept into her lumpy pillow.

'This must be a dream. I'm dreaming!' Or maybe she wished her life was like a good dream, where nothing bad could happen. A life with nice people and things. A life without war, disease, or anything evil. A life where everyone was happy, always wearing a smile on their face.

But this wasn't a dream life. This was reality. Gabriella wasn't dreaming. The world is full of terrible things, but Gabriella wasn't going to waste her life crying into a pillow and wishing things were better. She had to face life and learn. She had to overcome these obstacles standing in her way of happiness. She decided she will overcome these obstacles. Gabriella would enjoy life. Hiding from the world and moping about her troubles wouldn't make her feel any better. She just had to try harder. Her dream life would still stay in her heart, and when Gabriella was troubled, it would encourage her to keep trying. She would try her best to make her dream life a reality.

Gabriella vowed that she would still be herself. She'd still take the time to make a difference and be happy. It didn't have to be big to make a difference. Other people had it worse than her.

As her last tears trickled down her cheek, she decided to sing a song. Singing always made her feel better and happy.

From her heart, she sang:

I hate to see you cry
Lying there in that position
There's things you need to hear
So turn off your tears
And listen

Pain throws your heart to the ground
Love turns the whole thing around
No it won't all go the way it should
But I know the heart of life is good

You know, it's nothing new
Bad news never had good timing
But, then your circle of friends
Will defend the silver lining

Pain throws your heart to the ground
Love turns the whole thing around
No it won't all go the way it should
But I know the heart of life is good

Pain throws your heart to the ground
Love turns the whole thing around
Fear is a friend who's misunderstood
But I know the heart of life is good
I know it's good

(By John Mayer, lyrics found on as Gabriella finished her song, she heard a soft knock on her bedroom door.

"Come in," said Gabriella.

Gabriella's mom appeared in her doorway. She walked in and sat on Gabriella's bed.

"I know this is really hard for you, but you'll get through it. We're going to have you take medicine and talk to doctors to get you back to normal. Your OCD will be gone before you know it."

"Thanks, mom."

"Do you need to talk about anything? You know I'm here for you."

"No, I'm fine. Thanks."

"I love you, Gaby."

"I love you too, Mom."

'Everything's going to be okay," thought Gabriella as she got on her pajamas and drifted to sleep.

A/n: Sorry this one was short, too. Also, I'm sorry nothing happened in it, but I had to get in all of her thoughts. The story will get better.