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SO CONTAGIOUS - ACCEPTANCE
Oh no, this couldn't be more unexpected
And I can tell that I've been moving in so slow
Don't let it throw you off too far
Cause I'll be running right behind you
Could this be out of line? (Could this be out of line?)
To say you're the only one breaking me down like this
You're the only one I would take a shot on
Keep me hanging on so contagiously
TROYS POV
Walking away just then from Gabriella gave me a certain sense of satisfaction in a weird way. I knew I shocked her. The element of surprise was my main goal and I had definitely achieved what I was aiming for. Now all I had to do was play this the right way. She obviously wasn't expecting me to want to talk to her again after what ever happened in the gym happened…but boy was she wrong. That episode in the gym only made me more intrigued in the raven-haired beauty. There was something so mysterious and alluring about her that it made me just want to know more about her, and I am determined to fulfil that task.
GABRIELLA'S POV
What. The. Hell. Just. Happened?
Did he just come and talk to me? Am I going crazy... is this all a dream?
Ok no not a dream, I distinctly remember rolling out of bed stubbing my toe and starting what I thought would be a dreadful morning…turns out – not so dreadful!
"I have four periods until I have to see Troy again! What the hell am I going to do Shar, seriously as if my life doesn't have enough stress in it, the most amazing looking I mean amazing basketball player guy that I frea--"
"Ok first of all you are rambling, and did I hear amazing looking in that sentence?"
"Hmmmm maybe…but come on Shar its not a crime against the world to think that Troy Bolton is good looking I mean really, come on you would have to be blind to not notice how devastatingly attractive that boy is!"
"Someone's got a cr-ush someone's got a crush, ohhh yay its been so long since you had one! You want to hug him you want to kiss him you want to love him!"
"SHARRRR! "
Seriously the only way to get that girls attention is if you yell in her ear or mention the words 'shoe sale'.
"Ok yeah that was a bit much"
"You think?" I bit back sarcastically
"Ok but Gabby this is exciting I mean Troy Boy is pretty fly looking, and P.S you are hot property as well!"
"Ok first off - Troy Bolton will never think of me like that, seriously, I am just some deluded girl just like the rest of his 'followers' in this school, why would he ever look at me like that especially after yesterday, Shar seriously what chance do I have…I should just let go of that little fantasy"
"Well Gabs, if I didn't know better myself I would think that our Troy Boy might also have a little crush on you, did you check out those smoldering eyes he was giving you and his emphasis on partner…ay ay did ya?", she said as she poked my ribs trying her hardest to get a reaction out of me
"HAAHAHA smoldering eyes? Me? Troy Bolton? Troy Bolton giving me smoldering eyes, Shar seriously I think you need to get your eyes checked! Oh see this is one of the reasons I love you so much, you are literally the funniest person in the world! I'm going to say this one more time, Troy doesn't see me that way…he didn't even acknowledge my existence before he went away, he is probably just trying to become friends with you and me because we are so close to Chad?"
Little did she know that what she was thinking was the opposite of what was going on in Troy's mind…
Fourth period came too quickly for Gabriella's liking. She was changed into her skimpy PE shorts and over sized East High t-shirt, which probably used to belong to Chad but was lost along the way in Gabriella's faze of stealing his clothes because they were "more comfortable", and her hair was ties in a high messy pony tail. Overall she looked pretty cute, not trying too hard to catch Troy's attention but just giving him enough that he would notice her in the slightest, not that she needed any more reasons for her to hold his attention in his mind.
After she had finished examining herself in the gym bathroom mirrors she walked outside with Sharpay and sat down with the group which was slowly piling in, although she was yet to see Troy. She hoped that he didn't change his mind and decide to not talk to her anymore like she thought he would have done this morning.
Gabriella was broken out of her Troy-trance when the voice of Coach Bolton echoed in the gym.
"Okay everyone gather round…I know that this isn't the ideal situation for everyone with the blending of the two classes for gym but it seems that there is no other solution to the problem in the near future so we will be sticking to couples basketball. For today's lesson I have a staff meeting that I have to attend so I am trusting you to be on your best behaviour and try to do something related to gym. And before you even think about skipping out on this class I am letting you know that there will be teachers coming to check up on you while I am gone and doing head counts and even role calls if they feel necessary. Anyone who decides to leave the gym will be punished accordingly. Now partner up, same as last week no excuses!"
Everyone knew not to mess with what Coach Bolton said, he was probably one of the more harsh teachers at school, and having Troy as a son definitely benefited his reputation. After Coach Bolton had finished with his speech Sharpay and Gabriella split looking for each of their respective partners, Shar having more luck than Gabriella who had no clue where Troy was.
"Hey partner", a voice came behind Gabriella
"Ah hey troy"
"So it looks like we are stuck together huh?"
"It would seem so" Gabby said distantly…She was still trying to figure Troy out, there was something going on with his that she just could not figure out.
"Well lets get started…your basketball skills definitely need improving"
"Well this would be a first, is the Troy Bolton actually going to do schoolwork when its not necessary, I must be dreaming!" Gabby said in a mock humour voice
"Haha very funny Brie, but I will have you know that my time away actual did some good to my study skills, no slacking off in New York"
'Oh, that was a surprise, some sort of insight into where Troy had gone for all of those months, not that I noticed or anything', Gabriella thought
"And plus what good would it do to any of the human race…or other species on the earth for you to be armed with a ball without knowing how to use it?" Troy added with a smirk and a deep chuckle.
"Oh now that was uncalled for Bolton, making fun of girls, what's next stealing candy from babies?" Gabriella giggled. 'Seriously I giggled, like some girl from a cheesy chick flick, seriously my life must be going down hill from here.' Her mind screamed
"Nope Brie, only you, only you."
"What an honour!" Gabby laughed out sarcastically, even though in her mind she kept repeating the words 'only you' and wishing he meant something else when he was saying that
"So do you want to so this basketball thing or something else? I'm kind of in the mood for sitting down now that its not expected for me to work"
"What happened to the New York dedication before huh Bolton?"
"We are onto last names now Montez?"
"Mhmmmm…! She said as she snatched the basketball from his hands and proceeded to run down the court
"Oh that's how you want to play it Montez!" Troy said as he chased after her, finally catching up to her and grabbing her by the waist and spinning her around sending Gabriella into a fit of laughter and giggles.
By this time off of the occupants in the gym had their attention turned to Troy and Gabriella. Since when did they become friends and is there something going on between the two of them, were being questioned in peoples minds. Others were whispering about the fact that Troy and Gabriella were acting like nothing happened between the two of them yesterday, which was leaving everyone utterly confused. Two pairs of eyes were particularly taking a keen interest in what was occurring with Troy and Gabriella, those belonging to the Evans siblings. Sharpay had picked up on something this morning when Troy had approached her and Gabriella and now it seemed like something was finally happening about it, Sharpay's head filled with ideas on how to get the two of them together, thinking of clothes, parties, and of course connections with friends. Now that Sharpay had a plan formed she was going to make sure that it became a success in order to make her best friend happy once again. With Ryan, Sharpay's older brother, and fellow Wildcat basketball team member looked on with confusion and jealousy in his eyes. Ryan didn't understand how Troy could just waltz back into East High and take back his role at the top of the social ladder without even saying two words, and how he could just get the girl he had been lusting over for the last 3 years without even thinking about it. Ryan Evans was not impressed by what he was seeing, and was determined to make sure that this relationship did not flourish any further, but what he didn't know was that the bond being formed was going to be a lot harder to break than he originally thought.
So sorry for the long wait for this chapter, I have been away on holiday and have just started my official break so expect more chapters soon! Reviews are much appreciated, and if anyone has any ideas that they want me to add let me know!
xo.miss-c.xo