After shattering his ankle in a skiing accident, and is no longer able to play basketball, Troy becomes a film director. Little does he know, the once love of his life, Gabriella Montez, is one of the actresses on his set. He also gets a big surprise from an old high school classmate. Troyella

A/N: Thanks for all of the reviews! You people are awesome! This chapter is a bit longer than the others. Enjoy.

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"Troy Bolton?" Ryan said in a surprised voice, "what are you doing here?"

"Well, Ryan, I would happen to be this director of this production."

"Since when did you become a director?" Ryan questioned Troy.

"Well, it's a long story, and, to be frank, I'm not in the story telling mood." Troy was starting to get a little agitated. In high school, Troy always disliked Ryan Evans, especially during junior year, when Ryan and Gabriella got the lead roles of Romeo and Juliet. Troy always felt like punching Ryan's lights out when Gabriella had to kiss Ryan.

"Ok. Hey? Isn't it great that we're all here working together? It's like a mini reunion!" Ryan was trying to lighten the mood, but his efforts weren't working.

"Yeah, real great… Angie?" Troy called.

"Yes, Mr. Bolton?"

"Get me when all of the actors are here. I'll be in my office." Troy couldn't stand being around Gabriella while she was mad. He walked away, still trying to figure out how he could get on her good side.

"Would you mind telling me why you and 'Mr. Bolton' are in a bad mood?" Ryan asked.

"Well, when I got here, Troy wanted to talk to me, and lets just say we had a little disagreement." Gabriella said. Nobody in their circle of knew all of the details from when Troy left Gabriella.

"May I inquire as to what your 'little disagreement' was?" Ryan asked.

"Ok. Do you remember when Troy and I broke up after graduation?"

"Yeah, sort of. You were extremely vague with those details."

Gabriella told Ryan all about how Troy left her. She then told him about her conversation with Troy, and what really happened.

"You mean he just left you standing there?"

"Yup. Today was the first time that I've seen him, or talked to him, since that night." Gabriella had a disappointing tone in her voice.

"What a jerk." Ryan was very sympathetic towards Gabriella.

"I know, but I've gotten over him. I need to continue moving forward with my life."

"I will help you move forward anyway I can." Ryan leaned in and gave Gabriella a hug.

"Thanks."

"You just need to have some fun, and cheer up! Hey, after were done today, why don't I take you out to dinner?" Ryan asked. Ryan always had a tiny crush on Gabriella during high school. Now's my chance to go out with Gabriella, even if were just friends.

"Sure! It sounds like fun!" wait…did Ryan just ask me out on a date? I hope he knows that we're just friends. Hey, if Troy finds out about these plans, he'll get very jealous. Great! Gabriella was really excited for the date now.

"Mr. Bolton, all of your actors are here, and in the conference room." Angie said. "Are you sure you're OK?" Troy was slouched in his chair, staring off into space.

"Huh?…oh...ok, I'll be right there."

In the conference room

Troy walked in the room with confidence, and strength, this surprised Gabriella.

"Ok everyone, I am Troy Bolton, the director for this production of One Moment in Time. During this meeting, we'll read through the script, and get a picture in your mind of what everything should sound like. Ok, so the story starts out with our 'lovebirds'. They are Mr. Evans, and Miss Montez. If you've read the script, then you'll know that you two have a few kissing scenes together." Troy hated this. He didn't want to see Ryan and Gabriella kissing. He wanted to be the one kissing Gabriella, not Ryan.

The cast and crew spent the rest of the day reading through the script and sharing their comments.

"Ok guys, thanks for the great day. You can go home, but be back and ready to film at 8:00 am. Hey Gabriella, can I talk to you before you leave?" Troy thought that if he asked her with people around, she'd have to say yes, and talk to him.

"Sure" They waited until everyone left the room, except Ryan. "Hey Ryan? Can you just wait outside for me? We'll only take a second."

"Um, sure thing." Ryan was very suspicious towards Troy. He left the room, and closed the door.

"So, what did you want to talk to me about?" Gabriella asked.

"Um, I just wanted to say good job today." There was an awkward silence between the two for a few minutes.

"So, is that all that you wanted to tell me?" Gabriella was a little disappointed that all Troy said was 'good job'.

"Sure, I guess."

"Ok, I guess I'll go then." Gabriella started to head for the door.

"Gabi wait. I'm sorry. You need to know that the Troy Bolton from seven years ago is a lot different than today's Troy. I truly am sorry for everything, and I hope that one day, you'll forgive me. So, in order to make it up to you, I'd like to take you out for dinner…tonight."

Gabriella was smiling on the inside. He called me 'Gabi'. Maybe it's a little sign of affection, or maybe I'm reading too much into this. I want to say yes, but I can't let him win that easily. Plus, I still have a date with Ryan tonight. "Thank you for your offer, but I can't."

"Why not?"

"Ryan already asked me out to dinner…sorry." Gabriella knew that her plan to make Troy jealous was working.

"OK then. I guess I'll see you tomorrow." Troy had disappointment in his voice. I can't believe that little weasel is getting to her first! Troy slumped down in one of the chairs, and looked very depressed, and Gabriella noticed.

"Hey Troy?"

"Yeah?" His head was on the table like before.

Gabriella paused, trying to think of the best thing to say at this moment. "Have a good evening." Is that the best you could come up with? Jeez, my brain must not be working today.

"Uh…OK." Troy was a little confused at her last comment.

"Seeya." Gabriella walked out of the room, and was immediately greeted by Ryan.

"How'd it go in there?" He asked.

"Fine. We didn't really talk about anything. We just stood there for most of the time." Gabriella shrugged her shoulders.

"Well, are you ready to go?" Ryan said excitedly.

"Of course. Hey Ryan, where are we going anyway?"

"Well, I am usually more creative, but since this is short notice, I was thinking dinner and a movie. Does that sound OK?"

"It sounds great, especially since I'm extremely hungry."

"Well, Gabriella Montez, it would be my pleasure to feed you."

They went to dinner at an Italian restaurant, and saw a movie. The whole evening was very low key. Ryan dropped Gabriella off at her hotel, and walked her to her room.

"Thanks for tonight, it was really fun talking about the 'good old days'." Gabriella said.

"It was my pleasure. Well, good night, Gabriella." They hugged each other, and Ryan started to walk away, then turned around. "Hey Gabriella, you know how I said I am usually more creative?"

"Yeah, why?"

"Will you join me for another date tomorrow? I want to show you my creative side." Ryan was smiling at her.

"Sure! Care to give me any details?" Gabriella asked.

"Nope." Ryan stuck his hands in his pockets, spun around, and walked away.

Gabriella smiled, and walked into her room.

Thanks for reading! Though it may not seem like it, this story IS Troyella. If I had them get together in the beginning, the story would be over. With that, please review, and tell me what you think!