It was the day before going back to school after winter break and Troy Bolton saw a moving truck outside at the house to his right and in front seeing people move in. He came to the kitchen where his mom was making lunch. "We have new neighbors. I'm gonna go say hi and help them if they need it."

Lucille Bolton turned around. "Ok. I made some of my famous chocolate chip cookies. Take them with you and tell them it's a welcome gift."

Troy took the plate of cookies and smiled. "I will. Thanks, Mom." He leaves and walks next door. He sees a brunette about his age struggling to bring a box in and walks over. "Hi."

The girl turns around. "Troy?"

"Gabriella?" He asked in shock.

"I don't believe it."

"Me either. Why here?"

"My mom's company transferred her here to Albuquerque. I can't believe you live here."

"Surprise for both of us I guess."

Gabriella laughed. "I guess so."

"My mom made these cookies and wanted me to give them to you as a welcome gift." He said handing her the cookies.

"Thank you. That's sweet."

He kissed her cheek. "You're welcome. You need some help?"

"Sure. That'd be nice."

Troy smiled and took the box she was struggling with a few minutes ago and followed her into the house. Gabriella sat the cookies on the kitchen island and showed Troy where to put the box. They come back downstairs and her mom stops them. "Gabby. Who's your friend?"

Gabriella and Troy look at her. "Oh. Hi, Mom. This is Troy Bolton. I met him last week on New Years Eve at that party. Troy, this is my mom Sarah Montez."

"Nice to meet you, Mam." Troy said.

"It's nice to meet you too, Troy. And call me Sarah."

"Could he come over for dinner?"

"I won't have it all unpacked before then."

"I'm sure my mom won't mind. Why don't you two come over for dinner there? Gabby can meet my parents."

Sarah smiled. "That sounds good. What time?"

"7:00."

"Ok."

Troy turns to Gabriella. "Lets get the rest of your stuff and then you can unpack."

"Ok. I only have two more boxes. One heavy one and one light one."

The two walk out and grab the boxes and take them to her room. Troy sits the box down and kisses her cheek. "I'll see you at 7:00. I have to go eat lunch now."

"Ok. Thanks for the help."

"No problem."

Gabriella kisses his cheek and he leaves.