Chapter 4: Amazing

After school that day Troy walked into his house and went up to his room after making his presence known by his mother. In his room Troy thought about the day and how he was forced to audition for a musical. As he thought of the day Troy found his thoughts wandering back to Gabriella Montez, the new girl. She's so beautiful, petite, curvy in all the right places, curly locks and those eyes, those chocolate brown eyes that shot shivers up and down his spine. Whatever, whoever Troy wanted he got and right now he wanted Gabriella Montez.

Don't get the wrong idea about Troy; he's not that bad of a guy. It's just that over the past years he had gotten the reputation of being the basketball guy, the jock, the one everyone respected and adored. Troy was sick of being that guy but there was nothing he could do about it, everyone expected him to be a certain way and it's too late to do anything to change it.

Gabriella dropped Taylor off at her house and said she would pick her up tomorrow for school before heading home. Lying on her bed Gabriella thought of her first day at East High and smiled to herself. Then, at pair of deep, blue eyes flashed in her head and the words that came along with those amazing eyes: Hell yeah, I'd tap that.

Why did those eyes have to belong to such a jerk? I've met his kind before, popular jock who always got what he wanted. Well, no matter how amazing his eyes are, or how adorable he is there is no way I am going to fall for lunkhead basketball boy Troy Bolton!

There was a little knock on her door, when Gabriella opened the door she found her mom on the other side. "How was your first day sweetie?"

"Oh, it was fine mom. I made a lot of friends, everyone there is really nice." Everyone but Troy Bolton and his minions. Gabriella thought.

"That's great."

"I'm going to start on my homework now mom."

"Okay sweetie, I'll call you when dinner is ready."

"Thanks mom."

The next day, Tuesday, Gabriella pulled up to East High with Taylor. The two headed into the school talking about anything and everything. After stopping by their lockers, which were surprisingly close to each other, they went and met up with Sharpay, Kelsi and Ryan until the bell went off.

Once in homeroom the group sat together near at the front of the class. Too absorbed in their conversation no one noticed a certain basketball captain walk into the classroom and straight towards Gabriella. "Hey new girl."

"Excuse me, she has a name, Gabriella," shot Taylor with a glare but Troy ignored her continuing to look a Gabriella.

"Taylor it's okay, I can handle this. What do you want Bolton?"

"A little harsh don't you think? How about calling me 'Troy' like everyone else does. Or better yet, you can call me 'baby'." Stupid, stupid! Why the hell did you say that Bolton? Troy shouted at himself. Because Chad and the others are watching. He concluded.

Faking a gag Gabriella said, "Are you trying to make me sick? 'Cause if you are, congratulations, you have succeeded."

"Actually, I was trying to ask you if you wanted to go out on Friday."

"Bolton, are you asking me out on a date?" questioned Gabriella with a smirk.

"Yes, I am. Can I also ask that you stop calling me 'Bolton' because it doesn't sound so nice with that kind of tone? So what do you say about that date sugar?" Again with being stupid! Troy said mentally kicking himself.

"Okay, two things, listen carefully because I do not want to repeat myself; one: don't ever call me sugar EVER again and two: I would rather poke my own eyes out with forks than go on a date with you." Kelsi, Taylor, Sharpay and Ryan tried to hold back their laughter but failed to do so. The four broke out into fits until Ms. Darbus entered the room to start the morning announcements, telling everyone to take their seats.

Leaning down to be at Gabriella's eye level Troy said, "I always get what I want, and right now I want you. Don't waste your time resisting because one way or another you're going to fall for me; but until that happens I'll be waiting, I can be patient if the prize is worth it." Looking at Gabriella up and down he added, "And I definitely think it is."

Before Gabriella could tell him off again Troy had left and taken his seat on the other side of the room. Ugh, this is going to be a long day. Gabi thought to herself. She saw the group watching her for a reaction so she calmly said, "He'll be waiting for the rest of his life 'cause there is no way in hell that's going to happen." They were still watching her so she added, "Don't worry, I'm a big girl I can take care of myself. If I need any help you'll be the first to know." With that the group smiled at her and nodded, then turned around to "pay attention" to what Ms. Darbus was saying.

After the final bell Gabriella didn't feel like going home and found herself wandering the halls of East High. The next thing she knew she was in front of the music room so she decided to go in. Seeing a piano Gabriella sat down and started to play.

Meanwhile

Ryan, Sharpay and Kelsi were on their way to the music room to practice for the auditions on Thursday when they heard someone playing the piano and singing. They opened the door slowly and stood there watching Gabriella singing to the music.

- Song Begins -

You are fine
You are sweet
But I'm still a bit naive with my heart
When you're close I don't breathe
I can't find the words to speak
I feel sparks
But I don't want to be into you
If you're not looking for true love
No I don't wanna start seein' you
If I can't be your only one

[Chorus
So tell me when it's not alright
When it's not OK
Will you try to make me feel better?
Will you say alright? (say alright)
Will you say OK? (Say OK)
Will you stick with me through whatever?
Or run away
(Say that it's gonna be alright. That it's gonna be OK)
Say OK.

When you call I don't know if I should pick up the phone every time
I'm not like all my friends who keep calling up the boys, I'm so shy
But I don't want to be into you
If you don't treat me the right way
See I can only start seeing you
If you can make my heart feel safe (feel safe)

[Chorus
When it's not alright
When it's not OK
Will you try to make me feel better?
Will you say alright? (say alright)
Will you say OK? (Say OK)
Will you stick with me through whatever?
Or run away
(Say that it's gonna be alright. That it's gonna be OK
Don't run away, don't run away)

Let me know if it's gonna be you
Boy, you've got some things to prove
Let me know that you'll keep me safe
I don't want you to run away so
Let me know that you'll call on time
Let me know that you'll help me shine
Will you wipe my tears away
Will you hold me close and say

[Chorus
When it's not alright
When it's not OK
Will you try to make me feel better
Will you say alright? (say alright)
Will you say OK? (Say OK)
Will you stick with me through whatever?
Or run away
(Say that it's gonna be alright. That it's gonna be OK)
Say OK
(Don't run away, don't run away)
(Say that it's gonna be alright. That it's gonna be OK, don't run away)
Will you say OK
(Say that it's gonna be alright. That it's gonna be OK)

- End -

Well I feel better now. Gabriella thought to herself. Suddenly she heard clapping and turned around to see Sharpay, Kelsi and Ryan.

"How long have you guys been there?"

"Long enough to know that you have an amazing voice. You should totally try out for the musical Thursday," replied Sharpay.

"No, I couldn't. I can't sing in front of others."

"But you sang with us in the room," stated Ryan.

"Yeah because I didn't know you were there."

"Gabi, come on and try out for the musical. Take a risk and show another side of you. You have an amazing voice, a voice you should share with the rest of the world," insisted Sharpay as the other two nodded in agreement. "Please Gabi, please. Just try out."

"If I say 'yes' will you stop whining?" When Sharpay nodded Gabriella decided that it wouldn't hurt to try out for the musical. "Okay, fine, I'll do it."

"YAY!" Sharpay cried out triumphly.