Dirty Little Lies

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Summary - Gabriella Montez finds herself lieing to get her man, but those lies have to catch up to her some how right? Who knew something as simple as age could tear people apart?

WARNING: T rated may be M later. Swearing and light drug/alcohol references.

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A/N: Yes, the HSM crew may be slightly out of their original characters but thats how the story goes.

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My feet carried me along the many rows, as if the rugged path through the serried ranks of graves an tufted grass was a fmailiar one. I hadn't been there since that day when the sun glared down on my skin through the thin black cotton of the dress that my aunt had brought me and I'd stood at the back, concentrating on the tips of my toes in my black shoes and pretended not to notice the looks and whispering of sorrow.

The Grave was tucked away in a rather quiet little corner. She'd of hated that. She'd always liked to be the centre of attention. Always had to know what was going on, even when it had nothing to do with her. There were flowers resting on the grass before the grave so I guessed Dad must have been here sometime in the last couple of days because the flowers were still fresh, the petals fluttering in the breeze.

GINA MONTEZ

1967 - 2005

BELOVED WIFE OF DAVID,

DOVOTED MOTHER OF GABRIELLA AND ELISA

I love you without know how, or when, or from where,

I love you simply, without problems or pride.

I love you in this way because I don't know

any other way of loving.

That poem was the poem that they read to each other at their wedding. On their anniversary, Dad would always get her a bunch of flowers and he'd go down on one knee and recite the whole poem to her and she'd blush and tell him not to be ridiculous. But secretly, you could tell she was pleased he hadn't forgotten. They were like that alot - always teasing each other, locked into this private world where there was only room for the two of them.

Not that it had done either of them any good. Because now he was miserable and fucked up and she...she was lying in the ground underneath my feet. But as i stood there, i couldn't understand why. I looked down at my hands flexing and stretching them nervously and I just couldn't understand how you could go from being alive, from having molecules and blood cells constantly shifting around inside you, and thought processes and a mind full of memories and dreams and love and hate, and then in just one tiny second these miraculous things stop and you're dead. How could all that just disappear? What happened to your soul, your essence, your wonder? Just because a muscle stops beating? It made absolutely no sense.

I remember at the funeral i was told several times "You might not be able to see them but they're always with you and you carry them around with you in your heart"

It was a filthy lie. She wasn't all around me. She'd gone for good. She was in the ground and she wasn't ever coming back. And it made me so mad that i reached down, scooped up the flowes and hurled them as far as i could.

She wasn't here to help me through this when i needed her but was that, like my dad said, my fault?.

My iPod battery petered out as i walked back from the cemetry. I had decided that i couldn't go to school after everything that had happened yesterday and instaed i just needed time to think. However, I had convinced Taylor to go, saying that i needed some time on my own to think things through. I knew the thing that least should be bugging me right now was the worst on my list - Who had old Troy? I knew, i should have been more bothered about getting Troy back and trust me i was. But i couldn't face him right now, i couldn't face seeing his hurt and destroyed face again. I had decided that i did need to see Sharpay...I needed to know if it was her. But how could i see her at the apartement when Troy could possibly be there?

I sighed and walked into the Alberqueqe mall, deciding i was hungry, i went to the nearest food restaurant and took a seat after buying some fries and a drink. I felt so lost. So alone and i hated it. I wanted to be able to run into Troys arms and tell him all my worries, what had happened with my dad and things like that...But i couldn't - Someone saw to that.

As if on que, i looked at the window and spotted a blonde mass of hair pass the windows with some other girls. I would recognize it anywhere. Without a second thought, i jumped up and ran out of the restaurant. In a matter of seconds i had caught up with her. I grabbed her shoulder causing her to squeal "What the fuck?" as she spun around coming face to face with me. "Oh its you" she smirked

"Did you tell him?" I asked bluntly.

"Duh, of course i did" Sharpay said matter of factly, like it didn't bother her one bit.

Before i could even control myself, my hand was raised and had made forceful contact with her cheek. She fell backwards slightly "What the fuck!!"

"I didn't do anything to hurt him! You said you wouldn't" I cried out, tears threteaning to fall.

"Yeah well.." She held her cheek "I wasn't going to, but the i got approached by a friend of yours who had proof and i just couldn't resist"

"What? What friend?" I asked

"Im not.." She began, but stopped when i stepped menancingly closer to her, anger in my eyes. Both her and her friends looked petrified. "Some boy, Wiles? Wiley? No...Miley?" She tried to remember.

I knew who she was on about - My heart sank "Riley?"

Riley got hold of my class schedule and gave it to Sharpay?

"Thats the one! Anywhoo, he came to the apartement, said he wanted to talk to Troy...Troy wasn't there so i offered to step in." Sharpay said, like none of this bothered her one bit. "It turns out, he has a huge crush on you. Why don't you go out with him? He is your age"

I ignored her last comment "Sharpay, don't you even know what you have done?"

"I saved Troy and now he knows the truth" Sharpay hissed "And i can be there to help him through it...I'll be there to mend his broken heart"

"You mean you will be his rebound!" I snapped

"Better then nothing right?"

"Your a mean, evil, fucking bitch!" I screamed, passers by now stopping to watch us out of curiosity.

"Old news sweetie - Seriously though, how long did you think you could carry on? Your delusional and Troy has now been able to see it"

Again, i raised my hand and slapped Sharpay, hard across the cheek - The spectators gasping at my action.

"You did not just do that again!" Sharpay yelled angrily as she made to lunge at me, only to be held back by her friends who were telling her "I wasn't worth it"

"Your right, she isn't. Besides, a few slaps is nothing compared to whats happened to you right Gabriella? Lost your boyfriend, found out your bestfriend stabbed you in the back, oh and you look like shit. Lifes really not treating you well is it sweetie?" Sharpay smirked "Go back to playing with your dolls because lets face it, your just to young to mess with the older girls" She sneered "You will never beat me, understand? Never."

"We'll see" I said, before pushing past her, hitting her in the shoulder. When i was out of her view, my walk turned into a run as i sprinted towards my destination. I was crying now as i the wind brushed past me and i turned the corner - East High soon coming into view.

I ran through the empty corridors, realising it was probably now 2nd period - I knew exactly where he would be. Gym.

I ran into the gym at full speed, my eyes locking instantly on Riley who was playing basketball with the rest of his class. Without a second thought, i dropped my bag and walked speedily over to him. It looked like now, the boys were noticing me and stopping - But i couldn't focus on them, the only person i could see was Riley, looking at me like he had seen a ghost. When i reached him i didn't say a word, instead i allowed my fist to connect to his face - Punching him.

He fell to the ground hard. "You fucking prick!!" I yelled, lunging down at him, so i was kind of straddling him and could get better access to his body. "I hate you" I yelled repeatedly, hitting him again and again while he just cowered away. I could hear people in the background faintly yelling while i felt arms on me, trying to pull me off of Riley - None of them were strong enough...Not until i felt one very strong pair of arms wrap around me and in one sift motion, lift me up. However, i didn't register who it was, instead, i flailed my arms and kicked my legs like a toddler would do, tears clouding my vision while i screamed down at Riley who was still on the floor "You did this, you ruined my life! How could you? You were my bestfriend" I sort of half cried, half screamed. Suddenly, i felt myself get lifted off the ground and flung over someones shoulder. It was then, when i heard the voice "Chad, i'll be back in a sec", that i realised who it was. Troy.

He carried me out of the gym and into the East High male locker room, sitting me down on a bench. I looked up at him, his blue eyes, clouded over. "What the fuck Gabriella?!" He yelled. "What the hell were you doing?"

I didn't answer, just sat there, sobbing.

I felt Troy sit down beside me and thats when i spoke "What are you doing at East High?"

"Im doing a promotional thing for U of A and spotting suitable seniors for scholarships next period but i thought i'd come check out some younger students. Now, what are you doing here?" He asked, no emotion evident in his voice.

"I came to beat the shit out of Riley - I think i made that clear" I sighed, wiping my eyes.

"That was Riley?" Troy asked

I nodded "Look, im sorry Troy. Can i explain.."

"No Gabriella, i don't want to hear it." Troy interupted "I have to go back out there, but i suggest you go home or something"

"If i had a home" I mumbled

"What?"

"Doesn't matter, nothing matters anymore." I said, looking at him. I swear i could have seen concern flash through his face before he stood up and began to walk out.

"Go home Gabriella" Was all he said and then he was gone.

"Gabriella!" Came a voice from the distance as i lay on Taylors bed - Where i had been for the rest of the day since i had made my way from East High.

She entered her room, her face softening at seeing me laying there. She hurried over. "I heard about Riley. It was him then?"

I nodded silently. "Yeah" I croaked

"I also heard you ran into his gym class and began hitting him until someone pulled you off of him"

"It was Troy" I said "Troy pulled me off of him"

"Oh my god? Your serious? Did he talk to you?" Taylor asked

"Not really." I said.

"Im sorry hun. How did you find out about Riley?"

"When i confronted Sharpay at the mall today and slapped her a couple of times"

"Oh my god! How much can you get up to in one day? Tomorrow, your either coming to school with me or im staying home - Im not leaving you on your own again, next you will be plotting to murder someone"

I shrugged - Un bothered. "Whatever. I cant be bothered with anything anymore"

"You should be, Gabriella. You need to show everyone you can deal with this. Because to be honest you look dreadful right now."

"I know...Its just hard. Plus, I havent got any of my makeup or clothes to hide it"

"Then lets go to yours and get them"

I sat up "Your kidding?"

"Im serious. He can't stop you"

"Yes Taylor, he can." I assured her firmly.

"Then i'll go get them. You can wait in the car" Taylor shrugged, standing up. "Come on"

"Taylor..."

"Don't Taylor me. Lets go Gabi" Taylor said, leaving her room and giving me no choice but to follow.

This was a bad idea.

10 minutes later, i was leaning against the side of Taylors parents car (Taylor drove it) while Taylor stood at the front door of my house, waiting for it to be opened. I was nervous to say the least but even more nervous for Taylor. Especially when the door opened to reveal my dad who looked worse then i did. Terrible even. I watched Taylor and my dad speak for a minute or so - My dad glancing up at me now and again causing me to just look away. Finally, my dad stepped aside and allowed Taylor in. He looked at me once again before turning and walking back into the house - Leaving the door open (Presumably for Taylor) I wrapped my arms around myself, waiting in the cold. I jumped when i saw my little sister, run out of the house and into my arms, hugging me close. "Why did you leave?" She asked me.

"Hi to you to" I smiled fakely down at her. "I didn't want to, but things between me and dad just aren't right, right now"

"I don't like it. He is always upset and when im in bed i can hear him crying downstairs - He always carries your locket about too" She said to me in a whisper "Did i do something wrong?"

"Oh no! Elisa you did nothing. Ok? Its just between me and dad. You just need to be a good girl ok?" I said, hugging her again. My dad was crying? What about? Me going? doubt it. If he carried the locket around it was probably about my mom.

I looked up to see my dad standing in the doorway again, watching Elisa and I. Our eyes locked for a moment before it was interupted by Taylor, leaving the house, carrying a few bags of my stuff. "I think i got everything" Taylor said, throwing my bags into the trunk of the car.

I nodded "I have to go now Elisa"

"No!" She hugged me tigher "Come back and we can try be a family"

"I don't see that happening Lisa. But call me ok? Anytime" I said "I love you sis"

"I love you to Gabi" Elisa said

"Now go inside and be a good girl ok? Don't give dad any reason to get upset" I told her. She nodded before turning away and running inside. Immedietely my dad shut the door, without a second glance.

I sighed before joining Taylor in the car. "Things will get better Gabs. Things have to"

And she was right...Things had to get better because right now, they couldn't have gotten worse.

I know, another short chapter but to make up for it i can PROMISE you next chapter is huge huge huge drama. I need reviews though so i can get the energy to write it ;) Lol

Umm thanks for all the reviews on last chapter - But could you seriously, seriously see Troy going "Oh your sixteen, great!" Nah, it couldn't happen so sorry i didn't make Troy absolutely happy with it :S

- Sarah

Sorry its short.