CHAPTER 5

Ok, so the wake is tomorrow and the funeral is the day after. So, since you guys are so good, here's chapter 5...

"Gabriella, you have a doctors appointment today. We have to go" Gabriella quickly shook her head and ran to the back of the classroom, "Gabriella get over here" Troy ran over with his friends and stood in front of Gabriella.

"No" Gabriella whispered

"What did you say, you fucken bitch!" Emma (Gabriella's mom) snapped as she stormed over to them. Mrs. Hard ran over and grabbed Gabriella's arm gently and covered her, so Emma's fist would come into contact with her back. Little did they know, police were watching from the hallway.

"GET AWAY FROM THEM!" a cop shouted as he pointed the gun at Emma, I said, get away" Emma just stood there glaring at Gabriella, who is crying.

"Class, lets go outside and play" Mrs. Hard told them. As they were outside, Mrs. Hard sat with Gabriella under the tree. Gabriella and Emma made eye contact as the police left with her in the car to go to jail, "what book are you reading sweetie?"

"Angel by Cliff McNish" Gabriella answered as she showed the cover to her.

"What is it about?"

"Well Stephanie, is an outsider and she believes in angels. The other main girl… I forget her name, but she is half human and half angel. Her dad is really sick and her brother gets beaten up. The dark angel is really helping her but he lost all hope and his humanity"

"Wow, that sounds really good. I should need it sometime"

"Really?" Gabriella asked as she looked at Mrs. Hard

"Really. When your done, may I read it?"

"Sure" as they smiled, Mrs. Hard hugged her.

When lunch arrived, Gabriella decided not to go for the deal or anything. She didn't want to get hurt so she won't go.

"Mrs. Hard, I… I made up my mind" Gabriella whispered to her teacher

"Ok?" Mrs. Hard answered. 'please say yes…' she thought.

"I… I can't. it will make it worse and it would put you in danger. I'm sorry. I would love it but… I just can't" Gabriella allowed tears to fall so her teacher got up and hugged her as she cried.

"Promise me one thing" Gabriella looked at her as Mrs. Hard went on her knees in front of her, "if it gets worse, come straight to my house and come right over day or night"

"Ok" Gabriella whispered, "I promise"

"Ok. I'll have a room set up for you just in case"

"Ok. You're the best" as they hugged, Sharpay walked over with the group.

"Yes guys?" Mrs. Hard asked as she kept her arms around Gabriella, as Gabriella whimpered, "it's ok Gabi. They won't hurt you"

"We were wondering if you have any games? Its raining outside" Sharpay asked. Mrs. Hard looked out the window and saw the pouring rain.

"Yes I do. Come on" Mrs. Hard smiled and when the game box was out, Mrs. Hard brought out connect 4 for her and Gabriella.

As Gabriella walked home, she saw Greg sitting on the porch.

"How was school?" Greg growled. Troy and Chad watched carefully from Chad's window, that is on the 1st floor.

"Ok, I guess" Gabriella saw Chad and Troy watching.

"That's good. Did you know your mom is in jail?" she nodded as she walked closer nervously, "your going to get it tonight" Greg slapped Gabriella hard, "answer me"

"Yes sir" Greg picked Gabriella up and took her to their pool in the backyard. Gabriella struggled as Greg threw her school bag to the ground. Troy and Chad ran outside and hid behind the fence. They saw Greg throw Gabriella into the pool and she struggled to keep herself up since she can't swim. Greg pulled her to him and forced her under. Troy ran over to them and pushed Greg in hard with Chad's help, when he ran over. As they pulled Gabriella out, Greg was started to come up. Troy hugged Gabriella and Chad grabbed her bag. As the 3 ran to Chad's house, Troy held her hand.

Ok, that's chapter 5. Chapter 6 will come up soon. The wake is tomorrow and the funeral is the next day. So tell me what you think. Chapter 6 is long so it will take time to type. I don't have chapter 7 done… well I haven't started just yet. Please review