There She Is Again.

The bright shining light shone down onto the now damp streets outside the large building. He pulled the collar of his coat up further, to cover the most part of his neck from the cold. The bitter air nipped at his skin as he rushed towards his car, his workmates lagging behind. Troy's lip quivered slightly as the cold got to him, his feet quickening his step while his car seemed further away with every step he took.

Finally, after what felt like years, his car was in front of him and one of his cold, near to turning blue hands buried into his coat pocket. Grasping the car keys between his fingers he managed to get his weak fingers to open the door and quickly stepped inside.

He breathed a large sigh of relief as he warmed up, the windows on his car filling with steam as the heater in the car started to work. He rubbed his hands together frantically, hoping they would heat up soon. Soon enough to start his car and get home in time. His warm air travelled into his unclenched palms when he breathed. They started to be able to move, slowly starting to reheat and managed to grip. Smiling to himself, he stuck the keys into the key slot and the engine started to run.

His eyes travelled to the roads, which he hoped were clear. A few of his workmates were still exiting the building, and they waved at him. One caught his eye and his smile widened. His friend, named Jason, clicked his fingers at him and mouthed, 'see you later', and Troy nodded. That he would indeed.

His fingers traced the tuners of the radio inside his car and soon the vehicle was filled with music. He listened to the DJ.

"Now folks, we have a special treat today. With us here, live, is a new recording artist and producer. Now, she is very well known after writing music for the latest Pullman film, and she is with us today - we are very lucky. And her name is Kelsi Neilson."

Troy's mind stopped dead.

His hands stopped moving.

His eyes turned blank.

And his mouth sealed shut.

"Hi John, it's great to be here."

John, the DJ's loud chuckle came through the speaker. "Wrong Kelsi, the pleasure is all ours, and it is great that you could get here in such short notice."

Kelsi giggled, "Yes. Well, I was in New York today anyways, for a school reunion, so I was very grateful for something to do this afternoon."

They laughed together, and Troy found himself following suit.

"Now', John continued, 'I understand you are going to give us a taste of something you did earlier in your career."

"Eh, yes. I'm going to let you play a piece which is very close to my heart, and other's too. It was written when I was in high school, for a couple which were both very much in love. They performed it at our school play, and it was very popular."

John was intrigued. "So, will it be their voices we will hear?"

Kelsi laughed, "Unfortunately no."

Troy breathed a sigh of relief as Kelsi went on. "Since then I have had it recorded with various singers, and it was actually recorded for the movie, so their voices will be in it."

"Alrighty, one last thing before you go?"

Her sweet voice followed his strong manly sound. "Yes. Troy and Gabriella, if you're listening, this is for you. For all the times we went through together, and for the love you had for each other back then, and maybe now. I guess I'll see you later tonight."

John's voice followed, "Ok, thank you Kelsi Neilson for coming on today, it was a pleasure. Have a great night."

"You too, and thank you John."

"And Kelsi's song will be playing regularly all do today so keep tuning in."

Kelsi and John's voices faded as the familiar sweet sound came through the speakers. His car stood still parked in the carpark, and Troy was sure that people passing would give him funny looks for staying in the same place for so long. But he didn't care. He screwed hs eyes up firmly, trying to banish the sound that made his heart clench. Even though it wasn't her, it still brought back so many painful and beautiful memories of being with her. She was his world, back then. She was Gabriella Montez.

She had the most gorgeous smile he had ever seen. The way her eyes lit up and danced with his tantilized him, never wanting to let her go. And he hadn't wanted to; neither of them had, but college came about, the long distance thing didn't work for them, and eventually it was over. After the tears, they had remained friends, until they drifted apart. And even though it tore Troy apart to even think about how long it had been since he'd seen her, he did get some relief.

Because he knew he would see her tonight.

He came to his senses and got his car onto the road. Eventually he arrived home. His house felt empty, but it always had done. There was something cold about his apartment, maybe because it was so large. Quickly he entered his bathroom, stripped off, and had a shower.

Over an hour later he was ready to leave. He was excited, for he couldn't wait to see her again. It would be the first time in almost 5 years, too long had he been without her. Just the simpliest touch would be heaven for him, Sometimes he ached for her inside. He had hooked up with several woman after Gabriella just to try and get rid of the longing he had for her. But when with other woman, they were no competition, he just compared. Everything they did, didn't do justice to Gabriella. She was amazing in every sense of the word, and knowing they let each other go, just for their future, when they could have been together, only made the hurting worse.

Noticing it was starting to rain he grabbed his umbrella and headed for the garage door. Slipping inside, out of the wet and cold, he got into his car and turned the radio on again.

John's voice came through once more.

"Ok folks, now earlier on we had new producer of music Kelsi Neilson on the show. She was great, and here's another chance to hear her wonderful ways with notes as her song, Breaking Free, is about to grace your stereos. Get up and get dancing as this slow but moving tune comes your way…"

The beats came through the car speakers once more, and a smile danced across his lips. The woman's voice sounded, and then the man's. Soon he found himself driving and humming the tune again, but he hadn't forgotten the words. Somewhere, he wondered, Gabriella would be. He wistfully sighed, wondering if Gabriella was hearing this, or had heard it already, and was thinking of him, as he was her. Deep down he wished she was experiencing this with her. But he wasn't. She wasn't anywhere near her. Not yet anyways.

In a blink of an eye, he found himself outside Lime Water. A man in a black suit guided him to where he was to park his car, and soon he found himself inside. He gasped in awe. The room was decorated with little lime green fairy lights, and it made it look almost magical. The large back walls surrounded him, but soon he was surrounded with people he knew from high school. The conversation continued with the usual questions her knew were inevitable to come.

"How are you?"

"Where are you living now?"

"What do you do?"

"Have you seen Gabriella recently?"

Hearing himself say 'no' to the last question hurt. His eyes had wandered around the room a couple of times, wishing, and hoping for the grace of her face to come through the throngs of people. Some of the teachers were there too, all saying how grown-up he looked, and asking, 'do you still play basketball?'. He didn't mind, he liked to put people straight, but the conversation was turning boring and longed for some real talking.

Suddenly a tap on the shoulder brought him from his day-dream. Turning around he was met with a large afro and bright brown eyes. He knew who this was perfectly.

"Chad! My man, how are you?"

They had a manly hug and trudged off to a quieter spot near the bar.

"I'm fine, do you remember Taylor? Well, we're getting married soon."

Troy smiled, "Congrats man! Great, how long have you two been together now?"

"About 6 years."

Troy ran a hand through his hair. "Well, congratulations. I wish you all the best."

Chad studied him carefully. "You've not been sleeping, and you look really thin. And I know exactly why. How long has it been since you talked to her?"

Troy sighed. He hated it how Chad knew him incredibly well, and never missed a thing. "3 years, 7 months, 2 weeks, and 5 days."

Chad looked at him shocked. "Man, you're still really whipped!"

"Of course he is, he's loved her since the 7th grade!"

A voice he knew well came from behind him and he turned around, enveloping her into a hug and kissed her cheek. "Taylor! How great to see you! I heard your news, congrats!"

Chad's arms slipped around Taylor's waist, and Troy found himself longing to do that to that to Gabriella; to have the closeness he used to.

Taylor saw the longing, wistful look in his eyes and patted his arms in comfort. "Not too long to see her now Troy."

"How?"

Taylor smiled, "Coz she's just arrived."

Troy's body swung around like lightning as his eyes frantically searched for her gorgeous eyes, body and face. Finally they connected with her form and he sighed. She looked more beautiful than ever. She looked in his direction and their eyes connected. A small grin came onto her face as she lifted her hand and waved slightly to him.

And once again she had appeared into his life.

Yep.

There she is again.

Hello :)

There's the second chapter and I hope I haven't disappointed anyone. In all the stories I write, I like to introduce the characters properly, and in this chapter I added in a few more characters to. So, just to keep you straight, Gabriella does know Taylor, but hasn't seen her since high school. She met Sharpay, who didn't go to East High, in college. Sharpay is now her best friend, but Taylor is still a close friend too. And Troy is best friends with Jason, whom he say in the carpark, because they work together. Chad still keeps in touch with him, but doesnt live near him anymore, as you'll find out in future chapters. Oh, and Kelsi and Jason aren't together, I don't know if I should put them together, what do you guys think? Tell me in a review.

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