After the mother's meeting (which was on a Saturday) it all seemed to go to plan. Mom and Lucille Bolton had met up on the Sunday and arranged for a family meal at a local restaurant for Wednesday, deciding it would be best to tell the rest of the family that it was just a normal family meal out. Me and Troy however, hadn't been able to see me on the Sunday due to trying to deal with Chad. His best friend wasn't taking the news lightly that Troy hadn't mentioned he had a girlfriend, and was apparently feeling horrible for encouraging Troy to get drunk and hit on girls. It was now Monday, and I'd received a text from Sharpay saying that she'd pick me up for school.

"Gabriella!" My mom called up the stairs as I finished applying my lip gloss. I glanced at myself in the mirror, taking in my tight skinny black jeans and baggy cream woollen jumper to hide my slight baby bump.

"Coming!" I yelled down the stairs, slipping on my high top converse and grabbing my school handbag. I made my way downstairs slowly, gasping slightly as I saw my best blonde friend standing awkwardly in the doorway. Her toffee eyes met mine and she rushed towards me, pink heels and all as she burst into tears and threw her arms around me.

"Gabby, I'm so sorry for what I said, it was just a knee jerk reaction!" I was stuck in shock as I tried to process what was happening. "Please forgive me, I just want my best friend-"

"Sharpay." I cut her off finally and got my act together, pulling back and holding her shoulders. I frowned at the black mascara tears streaking down her face as softened my eyes. "I forgive you, okay?" She nodded, and I smiled softly at her. "I just want you to forgive me for lying to you. It was wrong, to lie all this time but I love him, and I just-"

It was her turn to cut me off as she wiped her tears. "I don't care what his last name is, if you've chosen him, he must be a decent guy." She told me, and I grinned. "Now lets get to East High so you can introduce me to East Highs hottie."

I'd completely forgotten that Taylor needed picking up too, so when we arrived at her house the panic set in.

"Shar, does Taylor hate me?" I asked, and Sharpay hesitated, thinking of the right words.

"She doesn't hate you, Gabby." She smiled softly. "You know Chad Danforth?"

I nodded. "Yeah, Troy's best friend."

"Well Tay's had a thing for him for ages, but she never told anyone." My mouth dropped open at the news, and Shar nodded, agreeing with my shock. "She told me on Friday, and she's more upset that you've got your boy and you make such a cute couple, yet she hasn't even been aloud to speak to Chad."

"That's ridiculous!" I forced from my mouth, imagining Taylor and Chad. Admittedly, they made an adorable couple. "They could of gone for it, I wouldn't mind!"

"She thought you would mind, that's the point." Sharpay smiled softly. "And no one knew, but I kinda like their friend Zeke." My mouth dropped again.

"Go for it." I ordered. "Please, just go for it." She nodded, and reached over, giving me a quick hug.

"I'm not saying this to sound harsh, but she was also upset that the reason we've been missing out on girl time is for a boyfriend." Sharpay murmured quietly. "It's not your fault." She said quickly, seeing my broken expression.

"I'm such a bitch." I said to myself, and Sharpay shook her head.

"No, you're in love. And we don't mind, it's fine." She ruffled my hair playfully. "I'll go get Taylor."

I waited in the car whilst Sharpay got Taylor, moving into the backseat and assuming that Taylor wouldn't get into the car if she saw me there. I felt incredibly guilty for stopping my best friends chances for romance, yet I knew there was nothing I could do about it. Suddenly, the passenger seat and main drivers door opened, and I watched as Taylor climbed into the seat I was sat in less than three minutes ago.

"So we've got all that drama stuff due in today, I bet it's all prepared from you." Taylor teased sarcastically and Sharpay snorted.

"More likely prepared from you, just like every other piece of homework." I watched as they slammed their doors shut and clicked in their belts before Sharpay set off driving.

"Taylor?" I asked, and I watched as she jumped so hard that she almost hit her head on the pink convertible's roof. She turned round, shooting daggers at me with her eyes.

"That is the crappiest way to greet your best friend." She told me, and I grinned at the use of 'best friend'.

"Does this mean you forgive me?" I asked, and she sighed. I glanced over at Sharpay before replying, realising that the blonde had had her time, and Taylor needed a talk now.

"I'm not pissed off because he's a Bolton, Gabby." She sighed, staring out of the window. "I've liked Chad Danforth for years. He's so funny, and sweet, and he's just plain adorable. I've wanted to be with him for so long, yet this Bolton Montez war got in the way."

"What if I try to get you two on a blind date?" I asked desperately, and she laughed.

"Gabby, no matter what shit you pull I'll always love you. But if you want to do that, then that's fine with me."

I relaxed, grinning as I realised I had my best friends back.

We arrived at East High a little early, and I noticed Troy waiting outside of the school, sitting on the steps with a phone in his hand. Next to him was Elizabeth (Or 'Lizzie' now) and Chad Danforth. As Sharpay pulled up, I unclipped my belt and leant in between the two girls.

"I love you girls." I told them, and they laughed, pulling me into a three way hug.

"We love you too, but no more secrets, okay?" Taylor said sternly, and I held up my fingers in a brownie promise.

"I swear."

"Then go say hi to the people on the doorstep who clearly want you." Sharpay grinned, and I nodded, not needing to be told twice. I grabbed my bag, jumping from the car and noticing Elizabeth whisper to Troy and point at me. His eyes lit up as he broke away from his best friend and sister, walking to me with long strides and catching up almost immediately.

"Gabs." He breathed a sigh of relief when we met, throwing his arms around my waist in reply to my arms, which shot around his neck and clung to him. "I see no tears, how did it go?"

"They still like me." I whispered, happiness breaking through my voice. "They don't hate me!"

"How can anyone hate you?" Troy replied, and I giggled.

"How did it go with Chad?" I asked, and he smirked.

"He feels guilty for encouraging me to sleep with cheerleaders, he wants to meet you, and he has a crush on Taylor McKessie." He told me, and I grinned.

"Any chance of a blind date setting up, because a certain friend of mine likes a certain afroed basketball star?"

"No way." Troy laughed softly and pulled me tighter.

"And Sharpay with Zeke." I added on as a second thought, and he grinned.

"Anything for you my gorgeous Gabriella."