It was 10 p.m. Friday night and Gabriella was home as usual. Over the past 2 years, this had become normal. Braden would go out with his friends and stay out to very late or just not come home at all, but Gabriella didn't mind he was old enough, and as long as she knew where he was, she would enjoy the time by herself.

Gabriella's POV

I walked to the kitchen and got myself a soda, chips, and the phone to order pizza.

30 minutes later

The doorbell rang - and let me tell you, it scared me shitless. I jumped up to get the door and opened it to find the pizza delivery boy. I handed him his money and took the pizza in exchange.

As I slowly walked across the house and plopped back down on to the comfy couch again, I heard my cell vibrating against our glass coffee table in front of me.

It was Taylor.

Taylor lived down the street, in this pretty, little, white house, with blue shutters. It was the most modern, perfect, American house that everyone dreams of owning, on the street. She actually lived their with Chad.

Chad and Taylor had been together since the day school got out 17 years ago. They also happen to be one of the newest, newlywed couples in our group and there wasn't a minute they didn't love about it.

Since high school, Taylor had been begging Chad to get married - but NCLA was first in his dreams, so getting married just had wait.

I answered the phone quickly, as to not miss her calling me.

"Hey Tay! What's up?" I said.

"Hey Gab, so I have been meaning to talk to you about something…"

" Sure. What is it?" I asked. "Okay well you know how Chad is retiring from the Lakers?"

"Yea" I replied.

"Well were throwing a party to celebrate all his amazing years and memories that the team has given him" she said with excitement obviously in her voice.

"That's great Tay! The idea sounds perfect."

"I know! That's what I thought too! But there's one slight problem".

"What is it?" I said hesitantly.

"Troy's on the Guest List".

And with what I'm sure was the blankest, most unreadable facial expression ever, I could only manage to mutter one word.

"No".

Okay guys I'm soo srry it wasn't very long, but I figured I would upload what I had so far. I hope you all liked it. Give me some ideas about what you think should happen and maybe I will use them in the next chapter.