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What You Mean To Me

A story about Troy and Gabriella and what I think should happen!

Chapter 1: After the Championship

"Chad just asked me out." Taylor came running up to me just as Troy was about to kiss me.

"That's great!" I exclaimed as true as I could considering the fact that I was very annoyed with all of the constant interruptions. Taylor left and Troy smiled at me. I smiled back as my heart melted and the entire gym grew quiet. Troy's dad walked up to Troy with a microphone.

"Well done Wildcats. We've won the championship. I think it's only fair for us to hear a speech from the captain. Mr. Troy Bolton." Troy's dad's voice rang through the gym and the student body applauded.

"Dad no!" Troy told his dad. He was handed the microphone anyway and Gabriella held his hand supportively as he prepared a small speech.

"Well everyone, this week has been extraordinary. Who knew that we would win a championship basketball game, a science decathlon and produce a cast for a musical? But best of all, who knew that I would find a best friend who I love very much? Gabriella, will you be my girlfriend?" Troy finished and he glanced down nervously at Gabriella who still held his hand. She looked shocked for a second and then stood up on her tiptoes and kissed Troy right on the mouth. The gym erupted into applause again and Chad started a cheer.

"What team?"

"Wildcats!"

"What team?"

"Wildcats!"

"What team?"

"Wildcats!"

"Get'cha head in the game!" Chad ran up to Troy and ruffled his hair. Troy and Gabriella broke apart surprised and laughed at all the commotion going on around them. That day was one of the best days of Troy and Gabriella's lives. Who knew that there would be more? (AN: hint hint wink wink!)

"So are you going with me to the after party? Troy asked in what he had hoped to be a casual way.

"Of course! I can't let my boyfriend take another girl now can I?" Gabriella laughed. She had put emphasis on the word boyfriend. It felt so good to her to be able to finally say that. Troy grinned and put his arm around her shoulders. He escorted her out of the gym and into his car.

On the way to Gabriella's house, the couple fell into a comfortable silence. Troy flipped the radio on and was delighted to hear a song he recognized. Troy sang along with the radio and was surprised yet delighted when Gabriella joined in too. Together they whizzed down the road singing.

Troy pulled into Gabriella's driveway and switched the engine off. They sat in silence for a bit. Neither of them wanted to leave each other. Troy leaned over across his seat to Gabriella's and kissed her softly on the lips. They pulled away reluctantly as Gabriella opened her door. She stepped out of the car and walked to Troy's side where he opened the window for her.

"Want to come in?" She asked hopefully smiling. Troy grinned back.

"Sure." He answered eagerly. Troy got out of the car and wrapped his arm around Gabriella and they walked up to the front door. Gabriella's mom had been watching them from the window and opened the door wide for them.

"Welcome Troy, come on in guys. I expect the doorway is easier than the tree outside Gabby's balcony." Gabriella's mom laughed sweetly. Troy looked up in slight horror at what she said.

"I'm sorry about that Mrs. Montez it's just that" Troy was cut off.

"Don't worry about it Troy I was only joking. I've never seen my Gabby so happy." Mrs. Montez smiled joyfully.

"Oh mom!" Gabriella complained. Troy laughed.

"Alright, alright. Why don't you guys go upstairs? I'm off to work so Gabby I'm not going to be home until you get home from the party." Gabby's mom explained.

"Don't worry about getting Gabby to and from the party, I can take her and drop her off." Troy offered.

"Thank you, that's so nice of you." Was the reply. Gabriella then led the way up the stairs and into her bedroom. Troy sat down in the desk chair and Gabby sat down on the edge of her bed.

"So again, congratulations on winning the game." Gabriella broke the silence.

"Thanks. An congrats on winning the decathlon." Troy responded. Gabby laughed. Was this all they had to say to each other?

"So when do rehearsals start for the musical?" Gabby question curiously.

"I think they start next week. It's a good thing basketball season has ended. Troy spoke aloud.

"Yeah, same here with the decathlon." Gabby flopped back onto her back on the bed. Troy stood up and flopped back with her.

"Have you thought of anything you want to do after high school?" Gabriella wondered aloud.

"Go to college I guess." Troy answered.

"Well, I know that. But what college? How are you going to get there? That sort of thing." Gabby explained in better detail.

"Well, I'll probably get a basketball scholarship to the college. Before I tell you what college you need to tell me what college you want to go to and how you are going to get there." Troy smiled devilishly.

"I'll probably get an academic scholarship and we should name our college on the count of three 1, 2, 3." Gabriella responded.

"Stanford!" They both said at the same time. Sighs of relief followed as they realized that they wouldn't be separated after high school.

"I should probably go. We need to start getting ready for the party tonight. I'll pick you up at 7." Troy told her.

"Alright! I'll see you at 7 then." Gabby answered. She walked Troy to the door and right before he left she grabbed him by the arm and kissed him fiercely on the mouth. He kissed her back and they were soon making out against the door of her house. Five minutes passed and they broke apart regretfully. Troy smiled as he got into his car and drove away waving to Gabby in the rearview mirror. He watched her run back into her house.

Gabby ran up the stairs and back into her bedroom. She pulled back the closet door and began searching through her clothes. She ran to the phone a dialed quickly.

"Taylor I need your help can you be here in five minutes? Awesome thanks!" Gabby hung up and waited for her dutiful friend to show up.

After much digging, Gabby and Taylor laid her outfit out on her bed. A white skirt that went to her knees and fanned out along with a light blue halter top that tied back with thick ribbons. The outfit came with matching blue hair ribbons and white ballet flats with a little blue flower on them. Gabby thanked Taylor and after Taylor left, she rushed into the bathroom to shower.