1When everyone woke up it was very quiet. Mrs. Evans was making her famous Dutch vanilla pancakes for everyone. Mr. Evans had left earlier to get to his law firm.

"Why are you all so dead this morning?" Mrs. Evans asked. None of them had bothered to turn on the kitchen big screen and this worried her because usually they were arguing over what to watch.

"Nothing," They all mumbled. They were all sitting at the island looking around the luxurious kitchen.

"How about you guys go outside and do something in the back.." Mrs. Evans said.

"No," They all mumbled. Mrs. Evans rolled her eyes and ordered them outside.

The minute they got out they sat in the grass. Gabriella wondered away from the group and sat by the pool looking into the water.

"What's wrong with Gabriella?" Chad asked the two girls.

"Nothing, she went to sleep really late." Sharpay lied. Ryan looked at her strangely before saying, "You're lying."

"Okay, I guess btu please don't say we told you." Taylor begged the boys nodded and moved closer. "Gabriella knows that Troy cheated on her and she's really pissed, okay."

"How'd she find out?" Zeke asked. Sharpay recalled what the two girls had seen at the lodge.

"We feel just as bad because we knew that Troy was doing this and last night he didn't really go anywhere with his parents. He was with Amber." Ryan said.

"We figured that. I mean who does he think he is. It's so obvious and if he doesn't want to be with Gabs anymore then he should-" Sharpay stopped talking.

"Hey, guys!" Troy said as he walked over to them. He was wearing shorts and a white t-shirt. They all said hi to him and began discussing their plans for the day as Troy walked over to Gabriella and took a seat.

"Hey, Gabby," Troy said as he tried to kiss her. Gabriella moved her head quickly and continued looking down at the water. "What's wrong?"

"I think I have a cold sore." Gabriella lied flatly. Troy nodded and kept his space.

"Sorry I couldn't hang out with you last night." Troy said. Gabriella laughed sarcastically.

"Wow, you actually heard me. I thought you were too busy staring Amber down." Gabriella said as her anger began to boil. Troy didn't say anything and stared at the water too. "But since you have time to talk to me now what did you do with your parents last night?"

"We drove downtown and had some seafood. My mom was fawning over me and touching my hair. I'd hate to see how she'll act when I move from home."

"Troy, stop lying." Gabriella said looking at him now. Her usually bright brown eyes had no more sparkle in them.

"What are you talking about, Gabriella?" Troy asked confused.

"You're treating me like I'm an idiot and I'm not. That's you!" She said before getting up and stomping away into the house. Troy looked at her very confused trying to figure out what was going through her head. He stood up and began walking after her.

"Hey, Troy, leave her alone." Chad called. Troy stopped walking and turned around looking confused.

"I have to go see what's wrong with her." Troy said as he began to walk again. Chad and Zeke stood up quickly and grabbed him. Sharpay went over and said, "Troy, leave her alone. You've done enough trouble and we don't need you to explain how you went down on Amber, okay? So just leave because none of us, especially Gabriella, want to see you."

"I never went down on Amber. What are you guys talking about?" Troy asked. Chad gave a sarcastic laugh and said, "Weren't you the one who was making out with Amber during the trip?"

"Yeah but-"

"And weren't you the one who was texting her throuhg most of the trip?" Chad asked.

"No, I-"

"And didn't you hook up with her last night?" Chad asked.

"No, I didn't." Troy said defiantly.

"Whatever, Troy." Sharpay said. "Just leave before I call my mother."

"Whatever, fine!" Troy said before walking off angrily.

Ryan and Taylor had sat on the grass watching the whole confrontation wondering if they were really right anymore. Well, mostly Taylor was wondering this. Ryan was wondering how he could use this to his advantage to get with Gabriella and make Troy look even worse.

"I think someone should go talk to Gabriella." Chad said hotly still reeling from his first real argument with Troy.

"We will." Taylor and Sharpay said at the same time.

"Nah. I think Ryan should. He has a lot more tact when it comes to people's feelings." Zeke said.

Ryan nodded and walked to the house. I shouldn't do this but I need to. I deserve Gabriella and Troy...whatever. F Troy, Ryan thought as he walked into the house.