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Gabriella didn't bother looking for Troy after school ended for two reason. One, they told each other that they weren't going to be alone together in public, the fear of getting caught by Troy and the temptation of Gabriella wanting to rip his clothes off put that rule in place, and two, she wanted to make him suffer. She wanted him to think that she was upset with him for giving her a detention. She knew that it was a bit silly of her to do this but she was a bit peeved. How could he give her detention? She was suppose to be the teachers pet.

Gabriella leaned against her car waiting for Ashley to walk out. She didn't bother changing from her gym clothes and went to her last class as so. Did she get a detention from other teachers? No. Did they look at her as though she knew better? Well…yeah, but they still didn't say anything. When the bell rung, Gabriella walked right pass the detention room and straight to her car.

She sighed deeply looking at her cell phone time. They had three hours to get something to eat and make it back to the school in time for the game. It started at six and Gabriella was determined to be on time.

"Gabriella!"

She looked up and her mouth dropped open as she saw Ashley walking towards her with non other than Sharpay. She smiled at them. She couldn't believe it, Sharpay actually agreed to hang out with her. Maybe this way she could kill two birds with one stone. Ashley already accepted Gabriella's apology so all she had to do was actually be friends with her…and Sharpay…well…she could convince her that she was real.

She looked at Sharpay's face which had a look of shock written on it.

"Are you serious, we're hanging out with her?" Sharpay said. "I thought you said we were hanging out with you're friend."

"Shhh…" Gabriella heard Ashley say.

They finally reached her and Gabriella continued to smile at them.

"Hey guys. So…this is your friend, huh? Hey Sharpay."

Sharpay rolled her eyes and crossed her arms over her books.

The three girls stood around awkwardly around. Gabriella sighed giving both girls a small smile. She really didn't know what to say or how to get the conversation going. Usually she was talkative, and didn't care what she said, but this was a new Gabriella and this new Gabriella had no idea what to say to two of the nicest girls in school.

"Soooo…."

"What are you up to?" Sharpay said quickly.

"Excuse me?"

"What are you to? Inviting Ashley to lunch? I mean I know why you would invite me but--"

"Why would she invite you?" Ashley asked.

Gabriella eyes widen towards Sharpay in panic.

"It's nothing?" Sharpay said. "It's just that we're both seniors and Mrs. Darbus wants her students to get along. But I still don't know why you invited Ashley, a sophomore. What are you up to?"

"I'm not up to anything Sharpay. Ashley and I had a talk during gym, and we decided to go out to eat before the game. She asked if she could bring a friend and I said sure. I didn't know it was going to be you and I have no motive behind it except being trying be friends."

Ashley nodded her head in agreement, while Sharpay still looked doubtful. Gabriella sighed and looked up at the school. Her eyes went huge when she say Troy walking out of the school scanning the parking lot.

"Damn it." she cursed under her breath. She looked back at Ashley and Sharpay. "Come on lets go. Now." she said quickly.

"I don't know--" Sharpay said.

"Get in the damn car. Please." she urged. She opened her car door and pushed her seat up for Sharpay to get in. Ashley had already walked around the car and got into the passenger seat. Gabriella looked up to see Troy staring right back at her. He made a forwarding motion with his finger. Gabriella quickly turned from him.

"Sharpay!"

"Fine!"

Sharpay huffed and puffed as she got in the back seat. Gabriella made sure she was in before looking back up to see Troy making his way towards him.

"Miss Montez!" he yelled out.

Gabriella pushed her seat back and got in closing the door. She put her keys in the ignition and started it up.

"Is that Mr. Bolton?" Ashley said, pointing to Troy who was closer to the car.

"Are you sure you don't wanna leave." Sharpay asked with a smirk. Gabriella glared at her through the rearview mirror.

"Gabriella you're suppose to be in detention. Won't you get in more trouble?" Ashley said.

"I don't care." Gabriella said quickly. "Plus…teachers love me…I'll get out of it."

"I bet you will." Sharpay whispered.

"Miss Montez!" Troy yelled again.

Gabriella eyes widen as she realized that he was even closer. She put her car in reverse and back out of her parking space. Putting it in drive Gabriella peeled out of the parking lot earning stares from the students, and a glare from a teacher.

"Whoa!" Ashley said. "you're car is fast. And nice."

"Thank you." Gabriella said simply. She wondered if Troy was going to be upset with her. Oh well…he'll get over it. She didn't want to think of what would happen next time they talked and put him out of his mind. "So where do you guys want to go eat at?"

Sharpay sighed and shrugged her shoulders. "I don't really care."

Gabriella pressed her lips together getting her temper in check. This girl was going to be the death of her. She turned towards Ashley and smiled, as she stopped at a stop light.

"What about you Ashley?"

"hmm…I guess we can go to McDonalds or something."

Gabriella laughed. McDonalds? What the hell? She looked over at Ashley to see that she wasn't joking or laughing and she wiped the smile off her face.

"I was thinking someplace a little more…classy." She said.

"Oh I can't really afford anything classy. Really McDonalds is fine."

Gabriella looked over at Ashley and bit her lip while she took off again. She was surprised that the fact that Ashley didn't have the means like she did, didn't register with her after she apologized. She wondered how it would feel not having enough money to do all the things that you wanted. She didn't think she would ever make it with her car, notebook, cell phone, or ipod. Then again she was a spoiled little brat.

"Don't worry about that. This is on me. Lets go to…Cooperage."

"Cooperage?" Sharpay rolled her eyes. "I don't think we're dressed to go there."

Ashley's eyes widen. "Cooperage? That's like really expensive."

"Who cares how we're dressed. All they want is our service and money. Anyway it's not that expensive. And like I said it's my treat. Have you ever been there?"

"No." she said simply.

Gabriella frowned and looked up at Sharpay through the mirror. "Do you like it there Sharpay?" She knew that Sharpay had money, like her…she just didn't flaunt it around like she did. Sharpay nodded her head.

"It's pretty good."

"It's settled then." Gabriella took her cell phone out and called the restaurant making a quick reservation for three. If she wasn't able to do that she was sure she would have gotten in someway.

Ten minutes later Gabriella pulled up to the restaurant parking in their reserved customer only parking spaces. She got out, let Sharpay out and closed her door making sure it was locked. She looked over at Ashley who looked towards the restaurant with pure shock.

"Ashley." Gabriella walked over to her. "Calm down. It's not going to bit. Sharpay and I have been plenty of times. It's nice and the food is wonderful." She really didn't know how many times Sharpay had been there but it was something to relax Ashley.

They walked into the contemporary décor restaurant. Gabriella always did like how it was furnished. Most of the interior was white and the room was enhanced by displayed artwork. The lighting was a little bit dim for her, but her best part were the mirrors that framed the back wall. It could easily seat about three hundred people. It was a very relaxed atmosphere.

Gabriella walked up to the hostess giving her the name of the party. The girl had to be a bit older them then maybe in her early twenties, with blonde hair and green eyes. She gave Gabriella a fake smile and led her towards their table.

"Wow this is really nice." Gabriella heard Ashley say.

"Yeah it is." she agreed.

They sat down waited until they each got a menu and ice cold water.

"Your waiter will be with you shortly." The hostess said.

Gabriella ignored her and opened her menu. "Okay guys get whatever you want. It's on me."

"Even me?" Sharpay said with a little surprise in her voice.

"Of course Sharpay."

They looked through their menu and Gabriella decided to get the Alaskan King Crab Legs with Shrimp Scampi. She put her menu down and looked at the other two. Sharpay already had hers closed and was ready to order but Ashley was still looking at the menu with wide eyes.

"This grilled cheese sandwich is fifteen dollars." she said in shock.

Gabriella laughed and Sharpay chucked a little. "And it's not good." Sharpay said.

"Do you know what you want?" Gabriella asked.

Ashley shook her head. "It's all so--"

"Ashley please pick whatever you want."

Ashley looked over at Sharpay who nodded her head with a soft smile. Their waiter finally appeared asking for their drinks. They each got sweet ice tea. Sharpay ordered the Fresh British Columbian Salmon, and Ashley ordered the Shrimp Tokyo with the ship Scampi.

After the waiter took down their orders and left, Gabriella looked at each girl thinking of a conversation starter.

"So how do you two know each other."

"Just friends. I found Ashley crying one day after school and went to talk to her." Sharpay said. "I told her that the person that made her cry was nothing but a bitch and that she was better then her."

Gabriella nodded her head. "Who was it?" she asked innocently.

"You."

"Sharpay!" Ashley said, a red tint filling her face.

Gabriella sighed. "I'm sorry."

"It's alright. Anyway since that day Sharpay has always been like a big sis, a mentor. You know she didn't care if I was only a poor sophomore, she made friends with me."

Gabriella smiled and started to feel very uncomfortable. She decided to change the topic.

"So are you two going to the game tonight?" They both shook their heads. "You should come. You can sit with me. It'll be fun."

Sharpay bit her lip and looked down at Ashley who shrugged her shoulders. "Okay. We will."

"Great."

They conversation went on quiet well. Gabriella was learning more and more about Ashley and realized that she was very interesting. They didn't bring up the whole 'her not having a lot of money' issue but instead stayed on topics, like classes, and cute boys which Sharpay looked sharply at Gabriella on that one. She was surprised that Sharpay even felt comfortable enough to talk and laugh. She talked about the her brother and the drama club. Gabriella promised to see her opening night, which made Sharpay choke on her ice tea. The meal was fabulous and when the check came Gabriella made sure she hid it from Ashley's view, who was trying to look at it with all her might. She didn't need to know how much the bill actually was.

After leaving a tip the three girls left the restaurant. As they walked out Gabriella looked at her phone noticing that they had plenty of time to get back to the school, when her phone started to ring. She her heart skipped a beat as she noticed the name and she answered it.

"What the hell Gabriella!"

"Oh hey dad." she said as the three of them got into the car.

"Dad?" Troy asked confused.

"I'm out with some friends right now. What's up?" she said catching the eye of Sharpay who rolled her eyes.

"What's up. I gave you detention today and you ditched. I know you saw me--"

"Okay dad. Bye!"

"Gabriella--!"

Gabriella frowned as she hung up the phone and pulled out the restaurant. She got the feeling that Troy was seriously upset about it. She sighed deeply knowing that she needed to talk to him as soon as possible. She pulled out the restaurant and headed back to the school.

"Umm…guys I gotta do something when we get back. Can you save a seat for me?" she asked avoiding Sharpay's eyes."

Ashley nodded enthusiastically. "How much does it cost to get in the game."

"Two dollars for students." Sharpay said.

"I can pay for us--" Gabriella started but was cut off

"No." Ashley said. "I can pay for myself. I have enough."

Gabriella nodded her head. They finally made it back to the school and Gabriella was relieved that no one parked in her space. She glanced over at the red mustang and frowned. She needed to find Troy and quick.

They made their way into the school and towards the gym. It was already packed. Both basketball teams were already on the court. Her eyes scanned to see if Troy was there but he wasn't. They paid their way and Gabriella told them that she would be right back. Sharpay narrowed her eyes and Gabriella shrugged.

She quickly, and with a purpose made her way towards the locker room area. To the crowds it would seem that she was going down the small hallway towards the girls locker room but she really veered off and went into the boys.

She listened closely to see if she heard anyone in there. Not a sound. She sighed and made her way to where she knew the coach's office was, since the girl's locker room was built the same. She skidded to a halt as her eyes fell on Troy who was in his closed office leaning against his desk. He was looking at a clip board, tapping a pen to his lips. His hair was slightly disheveled and he looked a bit tense. He looked hot.

Gabriella took a deep breath and knocked on the door. He looked up and his eyes narrowed at her. She walked in and stood before him.

"What are you doing here? Did anyone see you?" he asked, his voice tensed.

"No. No one saw me."

"You should go."

Gabriella raised an eyebrow at him. He was pissed. He didn't look at her and instead ignored her looking back at his clipboard.

"Troy. Are you mad at me?" she said with a smirk.

Troy looked up and he glared at her. "Damn right I'm mad! I gave you detention and you didn't show that little stunt you pulled in gym today. "

"Okay…" she said wanting him to add more.

"You completely undermined my authority Gabriella."

Gabriella laughed. "Your authority? You're my boyfriend not my parent. You're not suppose to give me detention."

"Well not to everyone else. To them I'm your teacher. I have to treat you like everyone else."

"Other teachers don't." she snapped.

"Well I'm not like others!" he sighed and threw the clipboard on the table.

Gabriella crossed her arms and let out a hard breath. He looked stressed and tired and she felt guilty. She put herself in his shoes. She guessed that he did start treating her any different it would look a little suspicious. She felt her shoulders relax and she took a step to him.

"I'm sorry." she said sincerely. "I guess I just thought that you know. I should be teacher's pet since I'm your girlfriend."

Troy ran his fingers through his hair making pieces of it stand up. "You are my pet. Just when we're alone." he smiled slightly.

Gabriella wrapped her arms around his neck. "Do you forgive me Coach Bolton?" she whispered.

She smiled as she felt his arms tighten around her waste. "Yes, Miss. Montez. You're forgiven."

"Are you ready for you're first game?"

He sighed and nodded his head. "I think."

"You'll do great. I know it." She licked her lips and watched his eyes grow a little darker. "Do you want a good luck gift."

"Hmmm…" He pushed himself on the desk and pulled her towards him. "What would you have in mind?" His voice was low and husky.

He cupped her face in his hands and kissed her, his lips hard and punishing on hers. She knew it was for the little stunt that she pulled and she welcomed it. He tasted her leisurely, as though he had all the time in the world. She moaned softly and clutched him tighter to her. She threaded her hands through his hair.

The taste, the smell, the touch, it was too much for her. She forgot herself, and where she was at, as her arms unraveled around his neck and slid up his shirt. Her fingers traveled across his well toned abs and she shivered just from touching them. He drew her in with each stroke of his tongue against hers. She felt him luring her with everything that he had. And she willing went. She couldn't stop herself. She moaned again as she felt his hand take a handful of her ass and lift her up towards him. She could feel that twirling feeling in the bottom of her stomach, she could feel the wetness in between her legs.

Troy lifted himself from the desk, and Gabriella's legs automatically wrapped around his waist. She loved the feeling of his hands on her. She pressed herself against him more tightly as his hands skimmed her back, under her t-shirt.

She didn't distract him and kept the moan that threatened to escape to herself when she felt him lay her down on his desk. His lips made their way hungrily down her jaw and neck, nipping and licking there. Gabriella continued to run her hands through his hair and let out a throaty moan as she felt his hands on her breast.

She felt him press against her and pressed against him back trying to create the much needed friction between their bodies. Gabriella's legs tightened around his waste as she felt his hands make their way up her shirt. His lips connected with hers again, assaulting her mouth. She could feel his erection straining against his jeans and pressing into her. She moaned again. She wanted more. Much more.

A loud blow horn sounded throughout the locker room that made Troy. His hands fell from underneath her shirt he groaned. "Damn it." he mumbled. Gabriella was still in heavenly bliss and didn't even notice that he had stopped.

"God Gabi!" he growled softly, as though he realized what he was doing. He stood up from her and shook his head over his carelessness.

Gabriella stared in shock at the ceiling as she laid on the desk her legs dangling helplessly. She looked over at Troy who was biting his lip. His eyes were still dark with desire and she wanted him to come back and lay on top of her again.

But she knew that wasn't going to happen when he turned away from her and groaned.

She lifted herself off the desk, becoming a little dizzy, from being a bit out of breath and from the amazing assault on her body.

Gabriella felt herself become a bit dizzy from the kiss and tried to steady herself. She looked at Troy's whose lips were bruised by hers, and could help but smile.

He looked back at her and Gabriella could tell that he had calmed down as much as he could for that moment. He shook his head slowly.

"That…that can't happen again. I lost myself. I should have--" he said rambling to himself.

"Troy. Calm down. It's alright." she whispered, trying to catch her breath.

"Anyone could have seen us."

"But no one did. Come on baby, it'll be alright."

They each said nothing for a few seconds, each catching their breath.

"I'm sorry." Troy said. "I shouldn't have freaked out like that. I just didn't…."

"I know."

Troy smiled and his eyes scanned her body again before shaking his head. "You just had to wear that huh? Wasn't gym class enough torture for me."

Gabriella smiled and walked towards him. "Lets just say this could be your good luck charm."

"I don't think so. With the way your looking I might be so distracted that I won't be able to coach as well as I should."

Gabriella gave him a soft kiss. She kept herself from pressing her lips to his harder and pulled back. "I'm going to go. Good luck with your game. Call me tonight since I don't think I'm going to be able to see you after."

Troy smiled and nodded his head.

Gabriella opened the office door and was about to leave when Troy's voice stopped her.

"Oh and Miss. Montez?" he said a smile in his voice.

"Yes, Mr. Bolton?" she said smiling back at him.

"Don't forget you need to serve detention for me. Both Monday and Tuesday."

Gabriella narrowed her eyes at him as he laughed and closed the door in her face. How dare he! Gabriella giggled to herself…looks like she's going to detention.

When she left the locker room she looked up at the scoreboard and realized that there was still sixteen minutes before the game started. She wasn't watching where she was going when she collided with someone.

"Damn it!" the person said.

Gabriella looked at the person and gasped softly. "Taylor?"

Taylor looked at Gabriella with wide eyes. Kelsi and Martha stood behind her. Gabriella smiled at them and the smiled politely back.

"We're going to get nacho's." Kelsi said to Taylor, pulling Martha along.

Gabriella looked at Taylor who was looking down at her shoes. She was dressed in a simply East High t-shirt that was very un-Taylor like. She never wore t-shirts in public. She had on a pair of white capri's. Her hair was pulled back with a red head band that was more Taylor style.

"Hi." Gabriella said uncomfortably.

"Hi." Taylor said just as much.

Gabriella bit her lip. "So, I tired to call you. You never picked up."

"Yeah, I was busy." she said still looking at her shoes.

"Or mad at me."

Taylor finally looked up at her and sighed. "Yes. I was still mad at you."

They were both quiet for a few seconds each looking anywhere but at each other. Gabriella watched as Troy walked out of the locker room and towards his team. He looked her way and raised a questioning eyebrow before smirking and turning towards his team.

"So…I heard about Kade." Taylor said.

"Yeah, I dumped that bastard." Gabriella sighed. "You were right. He was definitely a ass."

Taylor nodded her head.

"I'm sorry." they both said at the same time. Gabriella gave Taylor a surprised look.

"What are you sorry about? You did nothing." she said.

"I didn't answer you calls. I avoided you. I acted like a child trying to find ways not to be in contact with you. I knew you wanted to talk to me. I was just stubborn and mad."

"Don't be sorry Taylor. I deserved that I did. You're my best friend and I basically chose a fucking bastard over you. We always said we would be bitches or britches, and I totally ignored that rule."

Taylor laughed softly. "I always hated that saying. Girls can wear pants too ya know."

"I know. But that's the best I could come up with at the time."

They shared a laugh before looking at each other.

"I really missed you Tay. I truly did."

Taylor nodded her head. "I missed you too Gabriella. When I heard about the whole Kade thing you don't know how many times I called you only not to dial the last number."

Gabriella felt her eyes watering but held back her tears. "So does this mean we're friends again?" she asked timidly.

Taylor gave her a big smile and threw her arm around her shoulders hugging her. Gabriella hugged her back tightly a smile on her face just as big.

"God this feels like a lifetime movie or something." Taylor said.

Gabriella laughed. "I know."

They were still in each other's arms laughing when someone yelled at them.

"Whoo!! No take both your tops off and let's get a sexy make-up scene going!" Some fans, mostly parents looked at the boy with distaste, while some people laughed, but most whooped and hollered.

"Fuck off!" Gabriella screamed back.

Taylor shook her head. "There's the Gabriella I love so much."

Gabriella smiled, she noticed Kelsi and Martha walking back up to them and she threw her arms around each other them. They truly were her friends too. Even if they weren't her best friends. They were still close.

"Umm…do you guys wanna sit with me, Sharpay and Ashley."

Taylor raised a slim dark eyebrow. "With who?"

"Sharpay and Ashley." Gabriella repeated. She grabbed Taylor's arm and made her way to the bleachers to where Sharpay sat with Ashley. There were enough seats for them with Kelsi, Martha, and Ashley sitting one bleacher below them. Gabriella introduced everyone. Ashley greeted everyone with a small and timid smile. Gabriella guessed she wasn't used to all the attention. Sharpay greeted everyone by just nodding her heads towards them.

They all watched the game surprised that their Wildcats were actually keep up with the other team the Eldorado Eagles. They were behind the whole game but only by two or four points. Though they were losing the East High fans were actually having a good time. This was the first game that people got pumped to watch and most felt that if they lost…it would really be like they won because the game was so good. And for the East High basketball team that was like a victory.

Ever since her and Taylor made she had been struggling with herself to tell her about Troy or not. This was something that you just couldn't keep from your best friend then again, she really wanted to respect Troy's wishes.

During half time they left the gym for some much needed air. Gabriella did not want to look at the cheerleaders doing their little show, especially since one of them was the girl that fucked Kade.

While they stood outside waiting for the second half to start, Gabriella was getting the feeling that her new friends and her old friends weren't going to get along. Each side kept getting Gabriella's attention and wanting her attention to stay with them. Ashley didn't say much at all, as well as Kelsi and Martha, but Gabriella was surprised when Sharpay engaged in conversation with her, and it was nice conversation. Nothing sarcastic about it. Then Taylor would say something to catch Gabriella's attention while looking at Sharpay with a little sneer on her face. Sharpay would then say something looking back at Taylor…it went on like this the whole half time.

Gabriella would look at Ashley, Kelsi, or Martha for help but they just laughed under their breath shaking their heads.

When they went back in Taylor tried to get Gabriella to sit next to her as well as Sharpay. Gabriella was so confused. When did Sharpay actually want to be near her. The girl must have like split personality or something. So she sat in the middle trying not to pay attention to either one of them.

During the second half of the game Gabriella would tense up and relax over and over again. She knew how much this meant to Troy. She didn't know why but she got the feeling to just stand up in the crowd and call Troy's name out. She never did it though cause that would be weird. Who stood up in the middle of a basketball game while everyone else sat down and called out the coach's name in a loving way?

It really didn't matter because by the last minute the crowd was on their feet and East High was in the led by four points. By the end of the game the Eagles didn't make another shot and the Wildcats won, 42 to 38.

Everyone was ecstatic. They couldn't believe that East High actually won a game. Gabriella cheered along with everyone else and looked down at Troy with pride in her eyes. He was congratulating his team…celebrating. She knew now that they wouldn't have time tonight. Well it was the weekend. She could congratulate him tomorrow.

"Come on Gabriella. We're going out for ice cream." Taylor said pulling her down the bleachers.

"Whoa!" she said under her breath.

"She can't." Sharpay said quickly. "We already said that we're going out for a celebration…dinner." Sharpay clearly lied.

"But we just ate." Ashley said innocently. Sharpay nudged her with her elbow.

Gabriella stopped Taylor. "Umm…okay how about we all go out for ice cream. Get to know each other a little more huh?"

Kelsi, Martha, and Ashley agreed. Gabriella could tell becoming friends with each other wouldn't be so hard. It was Sharpay and Taylor that she had to worry about.

"Well I kinda just got my best friend back. We have a lot to catch up on." Taylor said looking at Sharpay.

"And we will." Gabriella said quickly. "Over ice cream. Everyone."

Gabriella urged everyone along rolling her eyes to herself. This was just great. She guessed she could consider Sharpay a friend now since she was battling with Taylor for prize Gabriella. She didn't know what happened to Sharpay but the way that she had been acting was a completely different one then the old Sharpay. Maybe she wasn't the only one changing.

She sighed heavily as she watched Taylor and Sharpay shooting glares at one another, while Kelsi, Martha, and Ashley laughed out loud about something. That was it. Sharpay and Taylor was going to get along, and they were going to be friends. For Gabriella sake, she hoped.


AUTHORS NOTE: How did you guys like it. I know it's not what some of you thought but I thought it was pretty good. I did have the ending totally different with them all becoming friends but thought more drama if Gabriella's friends fought of her haha poor Gabi. Leave Reviews. I thrive on them and I also write faster!!