Chapter 2 - How could you

Chapter 2 - How could you?

Disclaimer: Again, I own only the plot, Amber Reagan, Steven Matthew and Amanda Connors.

By the way, I'm sorry the first chapter was too short, I never realized it was that short, but please read and review.

Taylor's POV:

I can't believe this is happening to Gabi and Troy. After all the time they've been together. I always knew Troy was a "ladies man", but I thought all that had changed after he and Gabi got together. Well, apparently not. If I'd only been born a guy, I would have SO kicked his ass by now. Who the hell does he think he is? Super stud? Jerk. And after all that, I can't believe I left Gabi alone hurt and confused. I've just gotta find some way to cheer her up. And soon. Wait, why didn't I think about it before? Kelsi's mom's gone away on official work, I could ask her to hold an all-girl slumber party. She always used to have so much fun at those sleepovers. Thank God, Kelsi's mom's not home. If not, I'd have had to ask Sharpay Evans. I seriously do not get her, one moment she's drooling all over Troy suddenly she says she's changed and

becomes friends with him and his girlfriend? That is one slimy female and I'll be damned if I dont get to the bottom of that mystery.

"Hey Kelsi! Am I glad to run into you or what?!" yelled Taylor. "Hey. I heard about Gabi and Troy. How is she taking it?" asked Kelsi worriedly. "She's pretty upset. So, I figured,. you're mom is not in town, right?" asked Taylor. " No, she isnt." replied Kelsi. "So, I was wondering if we could have an all girl slumber party? At your place?" asked Taylor hesitantly. "Yeah, that's a swell idea. Who's coming?" asked Kelsi. "Well, I

figured you, me, Gabi and Sharpay, the four of us.", "ok, let's have it tomorrow night. Make sure you tell them all, I'll tell Sharpay, I know how much you distrust each other." replied Kelsi, walking away ending the conversation.

Back to normal POV:

Bell rings. Needless to say, all the students poured out of the classroom. One of them was Gabriella Montez, victim of hurt and betrayal. As she made her way to her locker, she heard a familiar voice.

"Hey, how'd it go? How are you? You havent seen Troy have you?" panted a troubled-looking Taylor.

"It went fine. I'm not that great, I just discovered that the love of my life was cheating on me. And, no I havent seen Troy yet." said Gabi skeptically." Aww, Gabi.." started Taylor. "No, Tay. All I ever asked of him was to never hurt me. He just did exactly that. There is no way I can forgive him for what he's done to me. Speaking of which, arent we supposed to be having lunch with the guys, today?" asked Gabi. Seeing

Taylor's face ashen, she assumed that to be a yes. "Well, we better get going. It's late enough as it is, and there's a confrontation I gotta brace myself for." continued Gabi. "Gabs, I'm proud of you. There truly is no one gutsier than you. Let's go," said Taylor in one of her rare moments of true feeling.

At the cafeteria:

"Wow, you guys, you've all arrived before I did. That's a first." said Troy Bolton taking his seat. There was a tense silence ensued by cold glares form his fellow basket ball team members and friends. "Apparently

that isnt the only first that's happened today." muttered Ryan under his breath. "Yeah, we need to get a check up done. Can you believe that, you guys? We finally beat Troy at reaching early," joked Chad Danforth

co-team captain and best guy friend of Troy. Somehow the ice broke, and people were a little less hostile to him than they were before he'd arrived at the seat.

(Before Troy's arrival)

"What kind of a guy would cheat on his girlfriend so publicly, dude ?" retorted Ryan angrily. He'd always had a soft spot for her and had been her best guy friend even when Gabi and Sharpay weren't on good terms with each other. Suffice to say they were the best of buds. Only after Taylor though.

"I was so shocked, you have no idea.. the way he was making out with her" said Zeke, the guy who'd walked in on him with Amanda.

"Dude, he just messed up his relationship big time." said Jason.

"Listen guys, whatever it is I suggest we try and not take sides on this. He is our friend and co- basketballer. Let's just not strain relations, okay? Besides, it is pretty much his business, not ours. So, I say just keep out of this. Okay?" asked Chad. They just muttered and nodded their heads.

"Hey, look who's here...If it isnt my girlfriend looking so pretty and cute today" exclaimed Chad on seeing Taylor. He then rises and kisses the blushing Taylor, and sits her next to him, taking her left hand in his right. "Oh, hi Gabi," said Chad only then noticing her. They all exchanged hellos and were soon laughing about the prank Chad had played on the music teacher Ms Darbus.

"Um ...Troy? We need to talk somewhere private" said Gabi quietly but it was with a tone of firmness she'd said it. "Yeah sure, honey" said Troy and got up and both left.

You were my sun

You were my earth

But you didn't know all the ways I loved you, no

So you took a chance

And made other plans

But I bet you didn't think that they would come crashing down, no...

In a deserted corridor:

"So what is it, you wanted to tell me babe? Aww, you missed me didn't you? I missed you too." said Troy playing with the curls in her hair.

Gabi backed away from him angrily and said "Shut up, Bolton. I know about Amanda Connors, AND what happened today." enjoying the shock that played in his face. "Did you seriously think Sharpay wouldn't tell me? She's my friend, Bolton." she continued indignantly." How could you do this to me? After all that we've been through and after all the promises that you made? " she looked at him with a hurt in her face that

no one but he could feel, the consequences that were already pulling him deep. "I'm sorry, Gabi. It was the first and the last time, I promise you. It'll never happen again. She dont mean anything to me, Brie, I've never loved anyone but you." said Troy Bolton uncomfortable that he was lying yet again, to the only girl he'd ever cared about.

You don't have to say, what you did,

I already know, I found out from her

Now there's just no chance, for you and me, there'll never be

And don't it make you sad about it...

"Lies, Bolton, lies. I know, it's been going on for a good two weeks. I saw the letters that passed between you two, Troy. And yet, even though you know the gravity of the situation, you choose to lie yet again. You've disappointed me, Troy." she said walking away." Oh and by the way, you were right. It won't ever happen again. You know why? Because we're over. The next time that happens I wont be your girlfriend, that's why." she stopped to speak. Then she was gone.

You told me you loved me

Why did you leave me, all alone

Now you tell me you need me

When you call me, on the phone

Boy, I refuse, you must have me confused

With some other gal

Your bridges were burned, and now it's your turn

To cry, cry me a river

Cry me a river

Cry me a river

Cry me a river...

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Sorry, for making the first chapter short and not updating earlier. Looking forward to more reviews to keep me going with my story. I know it isnt ending on a good note, but trust me, I have more surprises, hopefully

what I assume to be good in store for the future. If you have any possible ideas, go ahead and msg/mail me, I'll certainly try to use them if it fits with the theme. Please, READ AND REVIEW !! Oh, if there are any typos,

forgive me, I've spent two and a half hours in the night, sacrificing my sleep, so go easy on me. And the song is "Cry me a river" by Justin Timberlake. With a little modifications.:)