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An: You get a little bit of a flashback here (Not the full one, that one will come later on!!)

At night no way
I won't be feeling your warm embrace
That's the price you pay for your mistake
Goodbye to cheating

So don't say you're sorry
'Cause I'm not gonna listen

And I knew better
Than to let you break my heart

Demi Lovato- Everytime You Lie

"Gabs…" The whispered voice came from the other end of the phone. The coldness in his voice made me shiver.

I stood their, Cell glued to my ear, breathing heavily.

"Gabs, Please, is that you? Hello?" I heard the desperation in his voice. "Please just talk to me!"

I quickly shook my head and blinked hard a few times. I didn't know what to do.

"H-Hello…" My voice cracked.

"Its you! Gabs please where are you??" He asked quickly.

"W-W-Why??" I asked confused.

"So I can come get you, Gabi! I miss you! I told you I'm sorry, you believe me right, I love you so much, it was a mistake." He said pleadingly.

I shook my head again took the phone away from my ear, and looked at it.

"No…" I whispered to myself and closed the phone. I slid down the lockers and buried my head into my knees, as I cried.

It was all coming out now. I was crying because of what happened that night. I was crying because 4 people who I love more than anything tried to save me- and got hurt in the process.

I cried because I had given into Brian the first time. After everyone told me don't do it, I ignored them and did it anyways.

I cried because I haven't spoke to Joe and Nikki since it happened.

I cried because it was still a touchy subject for Chad and Michelle, because deep down they both know it was my fault, but they wouldn't dare say it.

They could have done what Joe and Nikki did and just ignored me after it happened. Pretend that they didn't even know me. Tell me it was my fault. But they didn't.

I was breaking down. I knew it. I needed to get out of here, I didn't care that it was only Lunch and I could get in trouble for skipping. I just needed to clear my thoughts.

I rushed out of the school and onto the sidewalk.

I was walking for a good 15 minutes, and then I came across a park. My old park. The park where my dad would take me. Every week.

I slowly walked towards the swings and threw myself down onto one.

I let out a sigh, as I pushed myself.

Questions flooding through my mind and images of that night coming into view.

I groaned as I got off the swing and lay down on the grass. It was all just too hard.

I closed my eyes, and sleep managed to take over me.

Flashback:

"You have to let loose!!" Nikki screamed as she swayed her hips. "Seriously, Gabs, have fun!!"

Gabriella smiled at her friend, who was currently dancing to the loud music in the house.

It was a Christmas party at a friends house. He had invited everyone, because his parents were away for Christmas break and he found it as a good excuse to throw a party.

"Nikki how much have you had." Gabriella asked, and laughed when the brunette groaned and pouted.

"Only, like, This much." She said, her thumb and forefinger barley touching.

"Okay, right." Gabriella laughed again.

The perky brunette grabbed her friends arm and twirled her round. "Just have fun!" Nikki smirked.

"Fine, Okay, Fine." Gabriella agreed as she picked up a cup.

2 hours later Nikki and Gabriella were both very tipsy, not yet wasted, but they were getting their.

Chad had found them both and ended up dragging them up to a spare bedroom, saying it was for their "Own good"

He was currently pacing the room, trying to get them to shut up as they were both having giggling fits.

"Okay, you guys just shhhh! Okay, I, God, I need someone." Chad sighed.

"Bye Bye!" Nikki waved at Chad.

"I'm not going anywhere."

"Thought you said you needed someone?" Nikki said pouting.

Chad shook his head and groaned. "Just, stay here, I'm going to got get Michelle and Joe!"

"Awww! I love Michelle." Gabriella giggled.

"Me too!" Nikki agreed.

"Don't move!" Chad said and ran out the room.

Nikki stood up and walked over to the door.

"Chad said we have to stay here." Gabriella said.

"Well don't tell him!" Nikki said. "I need more to drink."

Gabriella giggled again as Nikki bounced out the room, slamming the door behind her.

She lay back on the bed and closed her eyes.

She suddenly heard a creek coming from the bedroom door.

She smiled. "Nikki?"

There was no answer, just slow, heavy breathing.

"Nikki is that-Oh…" Gabriella sighed, sitting up. "You're not supposed to be here."

"Why…" The deep voice asked, as he crept closer to Gabriella.

"Because….." Gabriella smiled as she stood up, heading for the door. "I'm not allowed to see you." She started giggling. "I wasn't supposed to tell you that."

"Gabi…I didn't mean to cheat on you!" He said, blocking the door.

"Twice??" Gabriella asked.

"The second time wasn't my fault, I was drunk."

Gabriella smiled. "Okay." She said. "Can I go now?"

"No!" He said firmly.

Gabriella jumped, them smile leaving her face, her brown eyes now wide with fright.

"I mean, no, I'm sorry for snapping." He said sweetly.

"Have-have you been…??" She asked trailing off, scared of the answer.

"Have I what? Gab?" Brian asked.

"D-D-Drugs??" Gabriella said backing away from him. "Like- Like last time when you-"

"I didn't mean to hurt you!" He smiled locking the door and walking forward.

She shook her head and came to a stop in the corner of the room, shaking with fright.

"You hit me…" She said softly, tears shining in her eyes.

He shook hi head. "By accident."

She shook her head again and made a run for the door, only to be pulled backwards and thrown against the hard wall. Her head slamming against it.

"You cant run from me Gabriella. I thought we made that clear last time?" he smirked as he grabbed her wrist and pulled her up forcefully.

Tear were now flowing freely down her face. "Please Brian just let me go…" She begged.

He shook his head. "You broke my heart, Gabs."

She sniffed as she looked into his green eyes. "I didn't- I didn't mean-"

"Bullshit!" He screeched as he flung her against the mirror. Her head crashing into it and glass shattering everywhere.

She slowly fell to the floor.

"Gabs!!" A cry came from outside the door.

She placed her hand on the back of her head and felt warm liquid rushing down her hand.

"Gabs! Open Up!!" Another voice came.

Brian was eyeing the door. He looked at Gabriella and place his finger to his lips, signalling her to shut up.

She cried silently, as she lay on the ground, desperately wanting to just fall asleep. The pain was getting worse. She knew she was losing too much blood.

He eyes were fluttering open and closed as she starred at the door. Her friend voices calling for her to open up.

Banging could be heard on the door.

"Shit.." Brain muttered as he quickly looked round the room.

They were trying to break it down.

Just as he reached the window, the door was thrown open.

"What the fuck…. Brian!!" came Chads angry voice.

"GABRIELLA!" Nikki and Michelle cried.

Gabriella looked around to see Joe grabbing Brian by the collar. She slowly stood up but just as she managed to get to the bed. Brain broke free and launched onto her--

End of flashback

"Gabriella!!"

I sat up quickly, knocking heads with the person above me.

"Ow! Shit!" He groaned.

"Sorry!" I breathed quickly, sweat running down my forehead.

"Are you okay??" He asked rubbing his temple.

I nodded. "Fine, why?"

"Well, you're lying on the grass, screaming." he said looking at me concern written all over his face.

I scrunched my nose. "Wait- why are you hear?"

He shrugged. "I was in the neighbourhood. And heard screaming. I'm surprised the cops haven't been called out here."

"Oh.." I nodded.

Troy sighed and grabbed me by the hand pulling me up.

"Are you sure you're okay." He asked me.

I nodded again, my arms folding across my stomach as I tightly hugged myself.

He sighed again looking at me.

"Troy, I'm fine, I promise." I told her.

He nodded quickly, taking off his jacket and throwing it at me. "Here, you look cold. How long have you been out here."

I shrugged as I slowly put on the jacket. "Not that long just-" I looked up the sky was black. Crap. I quickly checked my watch and groaned. "Like eight hours…"

His eyes widened. "Fuck Gabriella!! Anything could have happened to you! Why were you out here in the first place!"

"Thinking.." I said quietly feeling like a child be scolded for taking a cookie before Lunch.

"Can't you think at your house. God Gabs! I'm glad I came out here! It's supposed to rain tonight. Who knows how long you would have stayed out here!!"

He seemed pretty ticked off with me….

"I'm sorry.." I mumbled, because it seemed like the right thing to say.

His hand brushed through his hair, as he sighed for like the billionth time in 5 minutes.

"I'm taking you home, since you clearly cant be trusted!" he said.

I looked at him. "How can I not be-"

"I'm taking you home!" he said firmly.

I silently nodded and quickly followed him as he walked out the park.

Silence filled the air as he walked me home. He kept running his fingers through his hair and mumbling to himself. I occasionally heard the odd "So stupid" "didn't think" and "anything could have happened"

I would nod along to no one in particular hoping he would realize that I really am sorry.

We walked up the front steps and stood at my door. He looked at me with cold eyes.

"Promise me. You will never do that again."

I looked at him, suddenly feeling very guilty.

"I didn't know you cared.." I mumbled.

"What? Gabriella. Of course I care." I said. "Now promise me you'll never do it again!"

I nodded. "I promise to never go to the park and fall asleep for eight hours with a t-shirt on."

He sighed again (a billion and one) and looked at me.

"If you ever need to talk, Gabs, just come to me."

I looked at him confused. Did Troy Bolton just offer me a shoulder to cry on?

"I know that I'm the last person you'd ever come to, but you were screaming and-" He trailed off. "Just please."

I nodded, I was feeling more guilty than before…he really is worried.

"I will." I said slowly. Then, without thinking, I flung my arms around him and gave him a hug.

"I'm sorry." I cried. He seemed tense, but I didn't care.

He patted my back awkwardly and was blushing when I pulled away.

"I'll talk to someone next time." I promised him.

He nodded. "I have to go."

I smiled softly. "See you around?"

"Yeah, sure." he said as he walked down the steps and onto the sidewalk.

I stood at my door, just watching him leave.

I never knew he cared so much about me. Troy Bolton really was a confusing guy to get you're head around.

I bit my lip as I turned around and opened my front door.

The lights were all turned off. Odd.

"Mom?" I called, turning the lights on as I headed to the kitchen. "Mom?"

I looked around and a note was taped to the refrigerator, I groaned and walked over to it.

Gabs,

Gone out of town for two weeks on a business call, theirs food in the refrigerator and spare money in my study if you need it. I'll call you after school

Tomorrow to explain.

Love you

Mom

"We're here to stay Gabi! No out of town meetings or anything!" I said in my Moms voice.

I opened the freezer and grabbed the ice cream. I walked into the living room and sat on the couch. I took my cell phone out my pocket and threw it on the table.

Just as I dug the spoon in, the phone started ringing.

I looked at the caller I.D

"Crap…"

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