Okay, for those who've read the trailer, forget about that. It's been too long since I wrote that so I'm just going to wing it. Whatever pops into my head for the next chapter is what you're going to read!
With much love,
Kat

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CHAPTER SIX

As Troy left the room to get ready, Gabriella talked to her mom on the phone.

"Hey, honey! I'm glad that I got to see you yesterday," Ms. Montez said.

"Mom, I'm sorry about that. Troy said that last night was very important. Where are you right now?"

"I'm on my way home. I couldn't stay long."

"Mom, why didn't you tell me that you were leaving so soon! I would've told Troy that I had to see you."

"Don't worry honey. At least I got to hear my baby sing. I loved your first demo."

Tears formed in Gabriella's eyes. "Thanks mom. I promise to come down to Albuquerque sometime to visit!"

"That would be wonderful, dear."

"Mom, I have some news to tell you!"

"What is it honey?"

"I'm getting married! Troy asked me last night."

"Gabi, I can't believe it! My little girl is finally getting married. Gabi, when's the wedding?"

"Umm, we haven't gotten that far," Gabriella laughed, "I guess we were excited about the engagement. We'll talk about that tonight."

"That sounds great honey. I've got to go, talk soon, okay?"

"Bye, mom! Love you!" Gabriella listened as the other line clicked off. She turned to find Troy waiting there for her.

"I don't get to talk to mom," Troy joked, "We'll since you told her that we'd talk about the engagement tonight, I guess we have another date."

"I guess we do. Are you leaving so soon?" Gabriella asked, looking at his gym bag in his hand.

"Yeah, Coach wants us there today. Our game is coming up soon. Next week," Troy answered, shifting the weight of the bag to the other shoulder.

"Alright, since I don't need to be in the studio today, I guess I'll hang with the girls today. I haven't seen them in a while," Gabriella suggested to herself.

"Alright Gabi, see ya later tonight," Troy kissed her on the cheek, "Love ya!" He walked out the door, humming a happy tune.

Watching him walk out, Gabriella sighed and looked at her left hand. "I'm finally getting married. To Troy."

At Basketball Practice

Troy jogged onto the court, his heart filled with joy.

Chad, from halfway down the court, threw a basketball at him. "Troy, heads up."

Laughing, Troy caught it. "Got it!"

"You're in a cheery mood today. What's gotten into you?" Chad asked.

"Well…"

A shrill whistle filled the gym. "Boys, get started on drills."

As they did passes, foul shots, plays, and speed drills, Troy smiled as he effortlessly mastered them all.

"Okay, take a break," Coach said, walking in the direction of the locker rooms.

"Okay, Troy, what's your secret?" Chad asked, "I've never seen you play this well. Well, not since you met…" it dawned on him, "She said 'yes,' didn't she?"

"Yeah, she did," Troy sat back, grinning. "It's just an amazing feeling. Knowing that the girl of your dreams is going to be your future wife."

"I know the feeling," Chad reclined next to him, "So how did you ask her?"

"Well, that's my own little secret," Troy paused, thinking, "Hey, I was wondering if you'd be my best man since you've been my best friend since…like, forever."

"Wow, Troy," Chad got up, dramatically, "I'm honored. Of course, I would."

"Come on, Chad, seriously?"

"Dude, I'm being serious. I'd be honored to be your best man."

Troy smiled. "Great, I'll tell Gabi, although I think she already knows."

"Speaking of Gabi, how's her demo coming?"

"Honestly, I haven't heard any of it yet. I hope to hear something soon. She has the most amazing voice."

"You know, you two should do a duet. You have a pretty good voice too."

"But it's Gabi's first CD. I wouldn't want to wreck it."

"Troy, you both sounded amazing three years ago. Just ask her. I'm sure she'd love to have a duet with you."

"I don't know."

"Come on. Just ask her."

"Alright, if you insist," Troy answered, getting up to dribble a basketball. "How's Taylor been? Was she accepted into that program?"

"You mean the one about finding a cure for baldness?" Chad watched Troy nod, "Yeah. One day my baby is going to help bald men everywhere."

"Let's just hope that it's not going to happen to either one of us," Troy took a shot from half-court, which effortlessly went in.

The coach came by and saw Troy's achievement. "I want to see that in next week's game," he patted Troy on the shoulder, "Nice work, son. Boys, go back to doing drills."

With Gabriella

As she put on the finishing touches to her make-up, Gabriella's phone went off, yet again.

"Hello?" she asked into the phone.

"Gabi, it's me, Sharpay!" a very perky voice answered.

"Hey, Shar! How are you today?"

"I'm doing great. Anyway, are you doing something today?"

"No, completely clear schedule up to tonight."

"Oh, why? Do you have a date with Troy tonight?"

"You could say that," Gabriella answered, looking at her left hand again, "Anyway, do you have plans for today?"

"I was wondering if you wanted to come over to the theater. Me and Ryan are in need of a stand-in today."

"I'll be right over."

"Great! See ya then! Also, Ryan says 'Hi…'"

"Hey Gabi!" Ryan's cheery voice entered the line.

"Hi Ryan! See you and Shar at the theater!" Gabriella answered before handing up. She grabbed her things and left, leaving the house completely empty.