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It was homeroom, I was listening to Ms. Darbus go on and on about the drama club. I sighed. I turned to look at Troy making googly faces at Amanda I turned back around disgusted. Why would Troy want to break up with with me and go out with a slutty cheerleader? The answer was obvious; I was ugly and she was pretty. Ughh... Gabriella, you have got to STOP thinking like this, I kept telling myself, although I couldn't help but think about my awful break-up with Troy.....

Flashback:

When we were in English, Troy slipped me a note that said:

Gabriella,

I need to talk to you, I'll meet you at our meeting spot at lunch.

Troy

I was a little confused at why he wrote "Gabriella" instead of "Gabi" or "Brie". And normally he put XO's when he signed his name. But I just shrugged it off. Something must be bothering Troy.

At lunch, when I went up the stairs of the rooftop garden, Troy was already there, waiting for me.

"Hey Troy," I said quietly.

"Look, Gabriella, we need to talk," He said. I could hear a strange coldness to his voice.

"Okay, what do you want to talk about?" I asked, completely oblivious to what was about to happen next.

"I think we should break up," he said as he walked down the stairs, and walked out of my life. He didn't even say good-bye. He didn't didn't even explain. He just said the 6 words and left. I started crying. He always told me he'd never let me go, and then all of a sudden, he does, without another glance back.

End of Flashback:

Maybe he's not good enough for me. Maybe it was just a crush. Maybe, maybe, MAYBE. Gabriella! I mentally scolded myself. It's time to move on. Forget about it!

"Miss. Montez!" A voice boomed as it brought me back to real life.

"Yes, Ms. Darbus?" I asked.

"Would you like to tell the rest of the class where your mind was?"

I raised my eyebrow. "Um, I'm sorry. I'll pay attention." I quickly said.

"I should hope so." I nodded.

"Anyways, I hope to see you all at the winter dance. Remember, next Friday." Ms. Darbus finished just as the bell rang for lunch. Great, I thought. Just another place for me to have to see Troy with Amanda.

I gathered my stuff and waited at the door for Sharpay and Taylor.

"Hey," I said, greeting them.

"So, what was that all about?" Taylor questioned.

"Ya, Gabs. You've never been zoned out in classes like that before." Sharpay added.

"It was nothing guys. I just had a lot on my mind, that's all." I told them.

"Hey Gabriella!" I turned to see who called my name. It was Nathan Wynters, the captain of the football team. Other than Troy, all girls wanted Nathan too. Nathan had the most amazing emerald eyes with dark brown hair. Even though he could be aggressive when playing, he was always really sweet off the playing field.

"Uh, hey Nathan, what's up?." I said.

"I was just wondering if you were going with anyone to the dance next Friday?" His green eyes looking hopeful.

"Actually, no. I'm not going with anyone. Why?" I asked already knowing the answer.

"Well, since you're not going with anyone. I was wondering if you wanted to go with me?" I thought about it for a couple of seconds. Looking for any traces of a joke. There weren't any.

"Sure, I'll go with you." I smiled.

"Great! I'll pick you up at 6?"

"Ya," I answered. I was in a cheerful mood when I walked back to the girls. They seemed to notice the change in moods too.

"Why are you so happy all of a sudden?" Sharpay asked.

"Maybe because Nathan Wynters just asked me to the dance." I said happily.

"Congrats, so you're over Troy then, right?" Taylor asked after hearing the news.

Troy. "Gee, thanks for reminding me Tay."

"Sorry, I just figured you'd be over him since you said yes to Nathan. Guess not." Taylor said with a shrug walking off with Sharpay. I just stood there. I really had to get my life under control. And the number 1 thing on my list that would help me with that was: GET OVER TROY!

Hey Guys!
Thanks for all the hits! I realized I made a mini error in the first chapter. In paragraph 3, last sentence, it says "Now, Lauren is his everything." It's supposed to be: "Now, AMANDA is his everything." Sorry about that. Anyways I hope you liked this chapter and please, please, PLEASE REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE!!!

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