A/N: So this chapter is most definitely rated M. Just giving you fair warning. Hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own HSM

Chapter Five: A Hard Choice

It was now four' o clock, and Gabriella was bored out of her mind. She was working as an usher, and had gotten stuck tearing tickets. It was most definitely the most boring job in the theatre. On the bright side, she was getting to work with Taylor, so at least she had somebody to keep her company. The day had gone by fairly slow considering it was a Saturday, but it was still early in the day. So far Gabriella had been hit on by three old men, had to clean up puke once, and had to help a little kid find his theatre after forgetting which one he was in. Troy didn't have to come into work until later, so she didn't get to see him either.

Gabriella was still standing at the usher stand when Andrew, one of the assistant managers walked up to her. "Hey Gabriella you can go on break now."

"Oh thank God. I was getting so bored standing here," Gabriella said making her way to the time clock.

Andrew followed her since he had to go back to customer service. "It's not that bad is it?" he asked.

Gabriella rolled her eyes while she typed in her code "Uh yeah, it's got to be the most boring job here."

"Well, if it helps any, you probably won't have to do it anymore today."

Gabriella smiled and said, "Yeah, it helps a little." Gabriella walked into the break room to find Sharpay and Zeke laughing about something. They stopped when she walked into the room.

"Oh, don't mind me. Go ahead and flirt away," Gabriella said while grabbing her purse and walking out the door. She thought they looked so cute together. She just wished that Troy wasn't a supervisor so they could have a real relationship. They had been friends with benefits for a month and a half now. Things were going great, but she was slowly becoming more and more attached to him. She smiled as she remembered what had happened two weeks ago.

Flashback

"Troy…we…need…to…get…back…to…work," Gabriella said in between kisses. Her and Troy had been in the back seat of her car making out while they were both on break together.

"But we still have ten more minutes," Troy said while kissing Gabriella's neck. He then began to suck on her earlobe making Gabriella moan.

"Troy," Gabriella began but was cut off by Troy lips smashing on to hers. He then pulled her shirt off, and skillfully unclasped her bra as well. Troy first started sucking on her right nipple listening to her moan. Gabriella ran her hands through Troy's hair as he moved to the next one. "Oh God, Troy, really we should stop before somebody sees us.

"Gabriella you windows are tinted and we still have seven more minutes. Besides we can be a little late," Troy said winking at her. ' Well fine Bolton if that is the way you want to play, then the games begin' Gabriella thought to herself. Gabriella got loose from Troy's grasp and slid down to the floorboard. Quickly undoing the belt on Troy's pants, she unzipped them and watched as his manhood sprang to life. 'God he is bigger than I thought' Gabriella said smiling to herself.

"What are you doing Brie?" Troy said smiling down at her.

"Oh, you just wait and see Bolton," Gabriella said seductively. With that she began to suck on his manhood. Using her tongue to rub his head and send him into ecstasy.

"Oh Brie," Troy began to moan. Gabriella then quickened her pace, making Troy moan even more. "Brie I'm about to cum. Oh God, Brie," Troy came into Gabriella's mouth and she swallowed everything. Licking the tip of his penis, Gabriella got up and put her bra and shirt back on. She got out of the car and left Troy there bewildered.

End of Flashback

Gabriella couldn't help but laugh thinking about it. He had come back into work with his hair all messed up and looked like he was in total shock. He never expected her to do that. Let alone leave right after without saying anything. With as much as Gabriella enjoyed their make-out sessions though, she couldn't help but want more. All she could do was think about the way he smelled, his eyes, his gorgeous smile, and the way laughed. She knew that she had promised Troy that she wouldn't become attached, but she couldn't help it. Gabriella knew there was only one thing for her to do.

Meanwhile with Troy…

"So dude, who is this new girl that has you so happy all the time," Ryan, Troy's roommate, asked him. Ryan and Troy had been friends for a long time and had been roommates for two years. They were outside playing basketball before Troy had to go to work.

Troy took a shot and made it in with a swish," What are you talking about man?"

Ryan grabbed the rebound and took a shot having it bounce off the rim," You know the girl that you spend half your nights talking to, the one that has you smiling all the time, and dude, don't even get me started on you singing in the shower."

Troy scratched the back of his neck while looking at Ryan. He guessed it wouldn't hurt any if he knew. It's not like he worked with him. "Well, if you must know, her name is Gabriella, and she works with me."

"I thought it was against the rules for you to date coworkers,"

"It is. Which is why we are keeping it a secret. Besides we aren't really dating. We're just friends with benefits."

"Whatever you say dude," Ryan said shooting the basketball. Troy really wanted to be more than just friends with benefits with Gabriella, but didn't know how that was going to happen anytime soon. He just wished he didn't like her so much.

"Taylor I just don't know what to do," Gabriella said while her and Taylor were cleaning a theatre.

Taylor stopped sweeping and looked at Gabriella, "Look Gabi, maybe you should just end things now before you get too attached. That way, neither one of you gets hurt. Besides, it's not like you are breaking up with him. You are just not doing anything else with him. Then after you do that you can date anybody that you want, and not worry about getting fired."

"I guess," Gabriella said sadly as she continued to sweep.

Troy walked into the break room to find Gabriella sitting there by herself. "Hey gorgeous," Troy said whispering into her ear.

Gabriella smiled weakly at Troy and said, "Troy, we need to talk."

"Okay," Troy said taking a seat next to her.

"Listen, this past month and a half has been amazing, but I think we should end things. I want a relationship I don't have to hide, and I can't have that with you. I think it's better to end things now before I get too attached to you," Gabriella said holding back the tears in her eyes.

Troy looked down at the ground and said, "Are you sure this is what you want Brie?"

"Yeah, I'm sure," Gabriella said as she got up and walked out of the break room. She walked to the time clock and clocked out. When Gabriella got home she ran up to her room crying. Lying on her bed Gabriella thought about Troy. He looked so hurt when she told him that she wanted to end things. She knew it was for the better. She had to stop herself before she fell in love with him, and she knew that she was beginning to. Taking her phone out of her purse, Gabriella looked through her long list of contacts before she found the one she was looking for. Hitting the talk button, Gabriella listened to it ring.

"Hello," a male voice on the other end answered.

"Hey Josh, it Gabriella. Are you busy tonight?"

A/N: Cliffy!!! I know I hate them when I am reading a story, but they are so much fun to write. I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter. The drama is about to begin so buckle your seat belts.

I wanted to thank those of you that reviewed. I really liked the long ones. Also, to motivate you guys to review some more I will not be updating again until I get... let's say ten reviews. Hope you can live up to the challenge!!!