Hey guys sorry for the long wait. I might not be updating that often cuz for the next 2 weeks I'm going to be taking CMT'S which is this big state test which is a real pain in the butt so ... yeah. Plus I have all my other school work too so that sucks. Yeah I'm babbling and you didn't need to know that so what ever. Hope ya like it! Enjoy!

7:50 AM

Gabi slammed her locker shut and walked up to Taylor who was getting everything she needed for her next class.

"so, do you think Chad told Troy about you know what?" Gabi asked worriedly as she saw Troy and Chad walking towards them.

" he better not of otherwise were over and I'm still going to kick his butt!" Taylor said just as the boys were behind them.

"hey babe" Troy said and gave her a kiss on the cheek

"hey" she answered her voice a little shaky from nerves

"hey what's wrong?" Troy asked with concern in his eyes

"oh nothing... I just have a lot on my mind" she answered

"okay " he said not quite believing her

"so what did you do this weekend?" he asked then added

" you know instead of going to the concert?"

"I ... um..." she was at a loss for words

Chad saw how she didn't know what to say and stepped in for her.

" um... she was baby sitting her neighbors kids." he answered while thinking' Do her neighbors even have children?'

Gabriella was shocked that Chad had said something smart for once.

"uh.. yeah that's right Carol and Dave just had 2 twin daughters a few months ago and asked me to babysit" she said

"oh okay" Troy said and left to go to his next class.

He knew there was something suspicious about the way they had acted today.

Why did Chad have to answer for Gabriella ?and why didn't she remember what she did this weekend.? Also why did she look so nervous?

All these thoughts were buzzing through his head as the bell rang signaling the beginning of class.

Taylor, Gabi and Chad all had the same class for first period. Darbus.

Ugh they shuddered at the sound of her voice.

"Did you tell him?" Gabi asked

"no of coarse not. Gabi Taylor is hot and she gives me a good reputation do you think I want to get dumped.?" he said

"Gabriella just glared at him while Taylor whacked his head.

"OW! I mean I value Taylor I would never disobey her and I wouldn't want to ruin our friendship." he said still rubbing his head.

"uh huh. So are you sure you didn't tell him?" she asked once more

"yeah I'm sure! Gosh Gabs you have to chill, so what if he finds out that your..." the rest that he said was muffled by Taylors hand who slapped it over Chad's mouth when she saw Troy behind them.

"so what if I find out that your what ,Gabs?" asked Troy

Gabriella looked into his eyes and she wanted to cry. She saw hurt. She knew he felt like she wasn't telling her something and she knew he was just worried but it killed her inside to have to lie to him all the time.

" Gabs is what ever your hiding that bad that I can't know?" he asked. She saw anger and frustration rising in him. She also saw confusion and disappointment. The bell rang and she realized that she still hadn't answered.

"uh... I'll tell you during lunch" she blurted

Troy rolled his eyes and sighed then he said "Yeah , what ever" and ran off to his next class.

Gabi couldn't hold back her tears any more. She collapsed into her chair and cried.

" I..I...I can't do this anymore!" she said through sobs.

"Tay I feel like a piece of my heart dies when I lie to him and I think the last part of it just died. I think I'm dying." she said still sobbing.

" I want to tell him so bad but I can't, then even if I tell him he'll be even more mad because I've lied to him all this time. I hate this! why is my life so screwed up?!?" she said as she tried to wipe her tear stained cheeks.

Taylor stayed with her and rubbed her back while Chad told her everything would be okay.

A few minutes passed and she still hadn't stopped crying. Taylor suggested she would go home with Gabi. Chad gave her a hug and a kiss on the forehead.

" he loves you Gabs don't worry you'll get through this." he whispered in her ear before he ran off to class.

She gave Taylor a weak smile and followed her out the door.

When they got home Gabi collapsed into her mom's arms and told her what happened. After explaining it to her mom she broke out in sobs again.

"Gabi, it's going to be okay trust me. I've seen the way you guys act around each other I know he didn't mean to hurt you. He didn't mean it he was just confused." said her mom. Then she kissed her daughters forehead and went to see who was at the door since the bell rung a few minutes ago.

Troy's POV

I walked up to the Montez's house and ringed the door bell. I waited for a few minutes and started to walk away when I heard the door open. I turned around.

"oh hello Troy." said Ms. Montez

" Hi Ms. Montez" he said

" I... I.."

c'mon Troy you can ask her it's not like your doing anything bad. Besides what are you going to do when you actually have to talk to Gabriella. This is her mother why are you so worried? He thought

"I..I.. I was wondering if I could talk to Gabriella?" he asked

Ms.Montez had a look of sympathy and pity on her face.

"I'm sorry Troy but I don'y think she's ready to see you." she said. She was about to close the door when he said

" I made a mistake Ms.Montez"

"I didn't mean to over react I was just worried" he said as tears formed in his eyes.

Ms.Montez closed the door behind her so Gabi couldn't see and walked up to Troy

"shh, it's okay I know you were only worried and I know you didn't mean to hurt her." she said

" I'm sorry Ms. Montez " he said looking embarrassed.

She chuckled a little and said " It's okay Troy."

" But Ms.Montez I was worried and I felt like I was being lied to. I just wanted to know what was so important that she couldn't tell me but she told Taylor and Chad? I mean is she okay? Is something going to happen to her?" he asked with concern

"First of all Troy, you aren't exactly being lied to. She's keeping a secret . Taylor has known for quite a while and Chad found out out of ... well I don't know but it sure wasn't stupidity this time"she said. That made Troy laugh a little.

"Troy don't feel like she's lying to you this isn't good for her either. She can home crying. But she's okay and nothing is happening to her she's healthy and normal so you don;t have to worry about that either. Now I have most of the blame because this all happened I was the one who told Gabi not to tell you and I'm sorry it's just that what she's hiding can literally impact her whole life. I mean it."

"But I also want you to know that she will tell you when she's ready and not to force her to tell you. Tomorrow at school act like everything is normal and in time she'll tell you." she said.

Troy smiled. Ms.Montez gave him a hug and started walking back when he asked "why couldn't she tell me?"

"Because I wasn't sure if I could trust you, but now I know that I can. What you just told me about being worried, and not meaning to hurt her proved that you really love and care about her and wont let anything bad happen to her. I'm glad your my daughters boyfriend and I'm really glad that she found true love and that her love is you." she said

Troy's smile widened.

"really? I didn't know she cared or loved me that much." he said

" yes Troy she does in fact, before my husband died he would tell me he was jealous of you because when Gabi got home all she would talk about was how wonderful you were and how she couldn't wait to see you again." she said

Troy was shocked he didn't know what to say.

"thank you for letting my daughter experience true love" she said.

He still couldn't speak so, he waved good bye like an idiot and walked home.

Yeah... hope you liked it! I personally thought it was crap like the last chapter of my other story but that's for you to decide. I f you think this chapter is kinda boring then tell me what should happen next so I can make the next chapter more interesting. R&R- kiki xoxo

PS- much love to all who review :)