While Gabriella was getting ready for the competition, Troy was at the barn brushing and feeding the horses. He passed on the task given by his boss to take photos for the show choir competition and the fundraising day held on that day too. Though Gabriella had lied to him about the date, he was not mad at her. He was never mad at her and he never meant what he said to her. He only mad at her because she is not the Gabriella he knew and fell in love with. The Gabriella he knew and love would never lie or cheat or act like a spoilt brat. The Gabriella he knew was nice and sweet. He just wanted that Gabriella not Brie-Ella.

Suddenly, a knock from the barn door interrupted his thoughts. He looked at the door and saw Shane.

Shane: 'Sup Troy. Not going to the fundraiser? I thought my grandmother gave you a day off?

TB: I know. I just don't feel like going.

Shane: Still thinking of what you said to my sister?

TB: You found out?

Shane: (chuckled) I was there.

TB: Oh. Sorry you had to see that.

Shane: It's all good. You're just lucky me and my dad weren't on protective mode. If so, my dad would probably hunt you down.

TB: Guess i'm lucky. Sorry if this sounds harsh but what are you doing here?

Shane: Oh right! My sister wants me to give you this. (hands Troy a box) She said she would give it to you personally, but she have to do something else first.

TB: Thanks.

Shane: Later.

After Shane left the barn, Troy quickly unwrapped the box and found an envelope and a photograph. He opened the envelope and found a letter from New York University.

Dear Mr Troy Bolton,

We would like to inform you that you have been accepted full scholarship to join us at New York University. Please fill in the form or call us for anymore enquiries.

Yours Sincerely,
Mr Charles Daniels
(headmaster)

Troy was abit taken back, excited but mostly confused. How did the NYU know his work? Then he looked at the photograph. It was a picture of the secret waterfall Troy showed Gabriella. At the back of the picture, there was a something written on it.

Though chances have their limitations, everyone still deserves it until they can get it right. I'm sorry.
-Gabriella

Troy couldn't believe it. Gabriella got him a full scholarship at New York University. He dreamt of attending there since he started to like photography. He would have millions of oppurtunities if he live there and now he's already in. He knew he have to thank her somehow. Without giving it a second thought, he ran out of the barn, closed the barn door and then got on to his truck and drove to town.

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At town, there were two events going on and that is the fundraising event and the show choir competition. Some of the show choir groups already performed except for Sparkles. Superstars were now performing and of course the crowd went wild. Sharpay looked at Olivia, her ex-best friend perform at the centre and giving the judges what they wanted. Gabriella noticed that she smiled like a Barbie doll. Totally plastic but totally believeable to the judges.

When Gabriella went to get a drink, someone called her name.

Grandma: (hugs her) Gabriella! Your father told me your back with Sparkles and it's true!

GM: Thanks grandma but can you stop hugging me? Your crushing my bones.

Grandma: I'm sorry sweetie. You look beautiful. Just like your mother.

GM: Grandma, i'm wearing the same outfit as all the girls in Sparkles. What's the difference?

Grandma: I think this will make the difference.

Her grandmother hands her a brown cotton bracelet. It also had a small keychain on it that says, A.A. It didn't took Gabriella awhile to figure out that those were her mother's initials.

Grandma: You mother always told me that this bracelet is her good luck charm. She wore this on her wedding day you know. I'm sure your dad told you the story.

GM: He did. Thanks grandma. (hugs her)

Grandma: Gabriella, there's someone else who i think would love to thank you for something.

Gabriella gave her grandmother a confused look and then look at the person standing behind her. Troy was standing there with a small smile.

Grandma: I'll leave you two alone. (walks away)

Gabriella's grandmother left leaving Troy and Gabriella standing akwardly from a distance. They both pretend to look around while waiting for something to say.

GM: Did you get my gift?

TB: Yeah. Thanks. How did NYU get my work?

GM: I took some photos you showed me one time and i emailed it to them. You don't mind right?

TB: No. No. I'm not mad. I'm glad. I really want to go to NYU.

GM: I know. You told me.

TB: I'm sorry of what i said to you.

GM: It's ok. I'm sorry i lied.

SE: GABRIELLA!! Come on! WE'RE ON!!

GM: I gotta go. See you after the show?

TB: Yeah. Good luck.

GM: Thanks.

SE: GABRIELLA!!!!

Gabriella ran to the stage with he heels. Troy went to the audience and starts snapping pictures and doing his job.

Announcer: And for the last performance today, ladies and gentlemen please help me welcome our hometown show choir group, Sparkles performing Lonely Love Song.

Sharpay: I hear , that song, and I could still
Picture us not sure where we went wrong
Maybe love isnt always enough
Ryan: I'm missing you, thats all I know
Are we better off this way? (yeah)
Taylor: I'm listening to the radio, and i see your face

Sparkles: What's a lonley love song?
Something sad, but true..yaaa
Words and melodies that keep reminding me of you
What's a lonely love song?
Just a long goodbye
voices on the radio make me wonder where you are...tonight

Gabriella: The love (yeah) was gone (oh)
I tried to convince myself
Kelsi: But i hear (i hear) that song
Ohhh and I'm not doing to well
Gabriella: If i could start all over again
I'd never let you go
Everytime I try to forget
It comes on the radio

Sparkles: What's a lonley love song?
Something sad, but true (ohh no)
Words and melodies that keep reminding Me of you
What's a lonely love song?
It's just a long goodbye
Voices on the radio make me wonder Where you are...tonight

Ryan: I try to move on, but I dont know how to
Sharpay: I try to act strong
It's no use
Somethings always there to remind me
Gabriella: A photograph that takes me back
Overcome by all the memories that I still have
If we just had a second chance

Sparkles: What's a lonley love song?
Something sad but true.
Words and melodies that keep reminding
Me of you
What's a lonely love song?
Just a long goodbye
Voices on the radio make me wonder
Where you are...tonight

When they ended their performance, everyone applaused loudly. Sharpay have never heard an applaused this loud ever since she became in charge. She smiled gratefully and smirked at Olivia who was standing backstage. She then pulled Gabriella's hand and bowed together with her.

SE: GABRIELLA MONTEZ EVERYBODY!

The crowd went more wild with their applause and Gabriella gave them a warm smile.

GM: AND SHARPAY EVANS! LEADER OF SPARKLES!

This applause was more louder than Gabriella's which Gabriella was glad. She dosen't have to be centre stage all the time. She looked in the crowd and saw her family applauding and Troy smiling and beaming at her.

Announcer: That was a wonderful performance wasn't that ladies and gentlemen? Well i have the results with me now so could all show choir members please proceed to the stage. Third runner up is...Diamonds from Hillview. Second runner up...Spirit Team from Scarlett Ville. First runner up is...Superstars from River Heights which means that Sparkles is this year's winners of this show choir competiton! Let's give all the participants a round of applause everbody!

Olivia: WHAT?!!!

SE: (sarcastic) Um, i think he just said you're second place winners and we are the real winners.

Olivia: That's not possible! You guys are amatuers! I deserve this!

SE: Well apparently not anymore. Now will you excuse us, we're gonna take our money and trophy.

Olivia: Argh!!

While Olivia was busy scolding and blaming her members for not winning, the Sparkles were celebrating their success.

That night, Wesley Corners residents were still celebrating and the fundraising ended. Together with the money the Sparkles won and the money they raised, it all sums up to $715 912. The highest money raised in Wesley Corners history. Everybody was celebrating happily while Gabriella was sitting in front of the lake where her parents got engaged. The lake was very beautiful. She looked as the moonlight shines reflects on the lake. Then suddenly, she heard a voice behind her.

TB: Sitting here all alone? You could've called me to snap a photo of this.

GM: (smiles) And let you get all the credit? I don't think so.

TB: Or you could've at least called me to share this moment.

GM: I just thought i need a moment to myself. Reflect on things that just seems to happen so fast.

TB: Pretty overwhelming huh?

GM: Very. Although i cant help thinking that there's still one last thing i haven't done yet.

TB: Which is?

GM: This.

Gabriella grabbed his head to hers and kiss his lips softly. Troy returned back a kiss and kissed her lips passionately.

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1 year later...

Gabriella was in her dorm room getting ready for her date to arrive. Alot has changed over the year and she was happy even though she wasn't at Wesley Corners anymore. But she had a piece of Wesley Corners in her heart.

After that night after Troy and Gabriella made up, Gabriella told Troy that she was also accepted to NYU. Troy of course was estatic that they would finally be at one place together and not apart. Troy also admitted that he loved her and he was glad that Gabriella felt the same way.

Suddenly, someone knocked on Gabriella's door and Gabriella ran to the door and opened it. She was glad to see Troy at the front door. Since they went to the same school together, they have been quite inseperable inspite their schedules. Gabriella was so happy that she found someone like Troy to be with. She was happy that Troy was still there for her even though she was a big bitch.

TB: Well don't you look good tonight. Ready to go?

GM: (pecks his lips) Sure let's go.

Gabriella knew her life would be much much better than before. She have everyone she needed to catch her if she falls and she could've been more prouder of where she's from.

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