Okay, I know I haven't updated in like the longest time, but I've been really busy with an new exercise routine that basically exhaust me every morning and I've also been spending a lot of time outdoors. But now I'm getting back into the swing of things again.

I'm really beginning to get into this story. I mean, yeah I came up with the idea but now I'm starting to really understand how I want it to go. Really stupid sounding isn't it. But, keep an eye out on these notes in a future chapter. I might be able to make a trailer for this fanfic to attract more readers and possibly let you see what I'm trying to get at.

One more thing. Raido Disney says that they are premiering a brand new HSM2 song on the radio this Friday. It is Troy's song "Bet On It" I believe the rest of the wildcats sing in this one. I'll try to find a high quality raido rip of it for you guys.

Now that I'm done, let's get on with the story. What have Gabriella and Troy been up to with Ms. Darbus? Will Taylor be able to stand their child anymore? And does Chad have a soft side or is he rotten to the core? Well, let's find out...

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CHAPTER FOUR

After the most torturous class of the morning, Taylor, with Corbin cradled in her left hand, walked to her locker and stuffed everything in it. She was just about to toss Corbin in there when she realized that she was letting her anger get the best of her. "Come on Taylor, you just need to breathe," she took a deep breath, letting all the stress out, "Yeah, now I feel better," she looked around, "Where's Gabriella?"

The bell rung again for third mod to start, but Taylor, Gabriella, and Troy had lunch first slot. Taylor waited a few minutes, hoping that Gabriella would turn up, but she was a no show.

"Where could she be?" Taylor asked, speaking to no one in particular. Tired of waiting, she walked down the hall, toward Gabriella's locker.

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Troy and Gabriella walked out of Ms. Darbus's room again for the second time that day. Ms. Darbus had asked Troy and Gabriella to help her with a project she had been working on. She asked the principal of the school to allow her to train a group of students to perform at the next school dance. Naturally, after winning the roles of Arnold and Minnie, she picked Troy and Gabriella to work together on a duet piece of their choice.

First they stopped at Troy's locker and he crammed all his books into his mess of a locker. Then they went to Gabriella's locker.

"I think things are going well," Troy stated, wrapping his arm around Gabriella's waist.

"Yeah, except for the fact that we can decide on a song," Gabriella pointed out, playfully cooing at their child.

"Maybe we should dedicate it to somebody? Like our friends?"

"That would be a great idea Troy, except for the fact that our friends have nothing in common. Face it; the school really doesn't want us together. Taylor approves of you...but just barely," she stated, handing Katerina to Troy and placing her books into her locker.

"I know what you mean. Chad says that I'm better off with Sharpay," Troy shuddered, "But I wouldn't want to date Sharpay. The thought of that sends chills up my spine. Beside, you're the only one that I want to see," Troy answered as Gabriella closed her locker.

"Same here Troy. I don't really care what the school says, but sometimes it just...gets the better of me," she took Katerina out of Troy's hands and leaned against her locker.

"Well, you shouldn't let it. Because I love you Gabi," Troy replied, his one arm propped against Gabriella's locker.

"I love you too Troy, but sometimes I hear all the things that the..." her words were cut off by Troy's lips.

"A-hem!" Taylor cleared her throat, causing the two to separate. "So that's what you were too busy doing, Gabi, to remember about lunch."

"Tay! I'm so sorry! He started it! He came onto me!"

"Hey!" Troy exclaimed.

"Save it Gabriella. This is what dating a jock does to you. You begin to forget about things like your friends. Have fun making out! I'm going to lunch!" She made a sharp turn on her heels and angrily walked down the hallway, leaving a distressed Gabriella and a confused Troy behind.

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Sitting at the table alone, Taylor ate her lunch (celery sticks and peanut butter with a yogurt for dessert). Corbin had the binky in his mouth, so Taylor wasn't worried that he would start crying. Furious, she chomped on her food noisily.

"Wait, what am I so angry about? Gabriella just kissed her boyfriend. It's not a crime to do that...maybe I'm flying off the handle just a little bit. Or maybe it's because she has a partner who's willing to put in his half of the project and I'm just jealous? Jealous of what? Troy...nah. Maybe it's because I got stuck with Chad...that's probably it."

Taylor suddenly felt sorry that she had snapped at Gabriella. She pushed away her lunch, not feeling hungry anymore.

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Meanwhile, Chad has wondered into the lunchroom looking for Troy. But luck wasn't on his side today because Troy wasn't to be seen in the cafeteria. He looked around and saw Taylor sitting alone. He chuckled to himself, walking that way to taunt her about sitting alone. As he approached her, he saw that she was upset and thoughts of taunting her were shoved aside.

"Hey Taylor, are you okay?" he asked, taking a seat opposite her, "You seem a little troubled."

"What's it to you?" Taylor snapped, picking up Corbin, "Why are you here? I thought you weren't going to be here today."

"Well, my parent's forced me to come today instead of letting me go to my grandparent's house. I was supposed to visit them today, but they said that I should head to school...and here I am. Anyway, that's beside the point...is something on your mind?"

"No...yes, there is," Taylor responded.

"Do you want to talk about it?" Chad asked, forgetting about his lunch.

"Well, I kinda just snapped at Gabi for kissing Troy. I know I shouldn't have flown off the handle like I did, but lately Gabriella's been so busy with Troy that she hasn't been spending anytime with me," Taylor answered, tickling the baby under his chin.

"I know what you mean. Troy's been missing out on our one-on-ones. He's been getting really close to Gabriella lately, hasn't he?" Chad replied, taking a seat closer to Taylor.

"Yeah, it seems like they're really in love," Taylor said.

"I wouldn't say that they're in love. I think Troy's just a little delusional. He shouldn't be hanging with someone like Gabriella. She's going to drag him down along with her," Chad retorted.

"What's wrong with Gabriella? She's my friend you know...even if she isn't acting like one right now. Besides, her dating Troy is seriously putting her mind in the gutters. She barely says more than 5 words to me anymore!"

"Maybe we should show them that they're not right for each other...maybe break them up?" he stated mischievously, rubbing his palms together.

"Or we should let them see that they are wrong for each other. It wouldn't be right to pull them apart. Besides, they're going to find out that we were behind it," Taylor retaliated.

"Geez Taylor, chill...I wasn't going to actually do it. Troy's my best bud and I wouldn't want him to miss out on happiness...if they are serious about it," Chad considerately said.

"Wow, those are some deep words...coming from Chad," Taylor ruminated, seeing his playful smile and the childish gleam in his eyes.

"Hey, since you had to deal wit' the kid this morning, how about I take him for the rest of the afternoon and tomorrow?" Chad reached over and took Corbin from Taylor's hands, shocking her even more.

"Chad, are you feeling alright? Yesterday, you didn't even want to touch the kid and now you're offering to take care of him," Taylor inquired.

"Look, I saw that you had a tough time with him this morning and thought it over. You didn't deserve for Ms. Owen to yell at you," Chad replied tenderly.

Taylor observed, awestruck and dumbfounded. She was at a lost for words. Chad Danforth, the same Chad Danforth who used to walk by her table and taunt her, the same Chad Danforth who would intentionally make fun of her whenever she walked by, the same Chad Danforth who throw spitballs at her in Health class, was being considerate of her.

"Why do you keep looking at me like that?" Chad exclaimed, "It makes me nervous."

Taylor shook off the astonishment. "I'm sorry, but it's just that...it's a miracle."

"What's a miracle?" Troy asked, walking up to the table with an empty lunch tray in hand. A teary-eyed Gabriella stood beside him, not making eye-contact with Taylor.

"Taylor, I'm sorry if I upset you..." Gabriella started.

"Gabi, this isn't your fault. It's mine. I shouldn't have snapped at you. I guess I was just a little frustrated with Corbin keeping me up all night. Can you forgive me?" Taylor pleaded.

Gabriella smiled. "Yeah, Tay, I forgive you," they hugged each other, "Now tell me, was that a tender moment between you and Chad?"

"What?!" both Chad and Taylor shouted at the same time.

"You heard what I said Tay. Was that a nice friend moment between the both of you?" Gabriella smiled.

"Friend moment...maybe. Tender...no way!" Chad answered, wrinkling his nose at that thought.

"Well, anyway, Chad do you want to go play a one-on-one for old time's sake?" Troy offered.

"Absolutely!" he yelled and threw Corbin back at Taylor, forgetting about what he had just said.

"I knew that it was too good to be true," Taylor thought. "I guess it's back to me taking care of our baby."

"Did you have lunch?" Gabriella asked, seeing the food still on the table.

"Yeah, I was just not hungry today," Taylor answered.

"Do you wanna go watch them play? We have at least another 15 minutes," Gabriella asked hopefully.

"Nah, I'd rather head to the library and get some studying in."

"Well, I'm going to go watch Troy beat the socks of Chad," Gabriella said. She got up and scurried out the cafe, leaving Taylor alone with Corbin.

"Like Chad would let Troy beat him. Chad's going to cream Troy with the skills he's got," Taylor just realized what she was saying, "What did I just say? I guess I need to go to the library now!"

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Many of you asked to see Chad's soft side and there is was. It seems that Taylor can do that to him. Maybe he should hang out with Taylor a lot more often. Will Chad have anymore surprises in store for Taylor? Find out in the next chapter!

With much love,
KAT