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Chapter 2 - Lunch and Telling

Lunch was fun for the two. Gabriella and David hit it off very well. They began learning everything about each other. David was a musician trying to get his big break. He lived in L.A. but was from upstate New York. As Gabriella learned more about David, she couldn't help but think that this was the kind of guy that she had always pictured herself with: smart, funny, loves music, and not to mention very handsome. The two had a great time but time got away from them and when Gabriella saw the time, she nearly choked on the water she was drinking.

"I'm so sorry David, but I have a class in 20 minutes. I really need to be going."

"That's alright. I'll drive you back."

They drove back in comfortable silence, but when David pulled up to the building where Gabriella's class was held, he pulled the car over and Gabriella noticed he had a nervous look on his face.

"When can I see you again?" he asked.

Gabriella smiled at this. How could she get so lucky?

He continued, "I mean…that is if you want to get together again…."

"David, I would love to go out with you again. How about tomorrow night?"

"That would be great. Why don't you meet me at that new Italian restaurant?"

"Sounds great. 7:00?"

"Awesome. See you then. Have fun in class!"

"Thanks." Gabriella got out of the car and practically ran to her class. She couldn't wait to tell her best friend her great news.

Troy sat in class 10 minutes early, just like always. Where is Brie? She always beats me to class. He sat there watching the clock. When there was only two minutes left before class started, he started to get really worried. What if she's sick? What if she got hurt trying to get here? Oh, I should have met her and walked her to class today. He checked his phone, but had no new messages or missed calls. Where could she be?

Just then the door flew open and in ran Gabriella with a huge smile on her face. She went and sat by Troy.

"Where have you been Brie?"

"I have the most amazing news to tell you! I met a guy and he is the most amazing guy and had the most gorgeous brown eyes and…."

She continued but all Troy could focus on was the breaking of his heart. You see, Troy had secretly loved Gabriella since he met her during the middle of their junior year in high school at a ski lodge. That was three years ago.

Gabriella was still talking, but Troy wasn't listening anymore. He was heartbroken. Why didn't I say something to her sooner? Maybe this wouldn't have happened if I had spoken up sooner. No…it wouldn't have happened. She wouldn't be sitting her rambling about some guy she just met and how wonderful he is. She would be telling me how much she loves me and how she doesn't want to live the rest of her life without me…

"Troy…….Troy……..Troy!!" She kept saying his name, louder each time. He finally heard her.

"Huh? Oh yeah, that's great Brie. I'm happy for you."

"You seem distracted today. Are you alright?"

"Yeah…I'm fine, never been better."

Class started, but Gabriella couldn't help but feel that something was not right with Troy. He didn't even look like he was paying attention to anything she said, let alone to anything the professor was saying. Good thing they were hanging out tonight….she would get it out of him then.

Later that night, Troy and Gabriella were curled up on her bed watching a movie when Gabriella decided to talk to Troy about his behavior in class today.

"Troy…what happened today in class that had you so distracted. You weren't listening to anything I said let alone anything Professor Murphy said. Is everything alright?"

"Yeah Brie, everything is fine. Nothing to worry about."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah, don't worry about anything." He hated lying to her, but how was he supposed to tell her that he loved her when she was so excited about going on a date with someone else?

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