Dirty Little Secrets

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Summary - Sequel to Dirty Little Lies. It's been 2 years. Gabriella's moved on but has Troy? When he returns to Albuquerque and decides he still loves the girl he left behind, he is shocked she's taken. Surely a few more secrets can't hurt though? T RATED

WARNING: T rated may be M later. Swearing and light drug/alcohol references.

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SEQUEL to DIRTY LITTLE LIES - Advised you read that first.

A/N: Yes, the HSM crew may be slightly out of their original characters but thats how the story goes.

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His face was everywhere, and i mean, everywhere. Every billboard, every TV ad, every sports shop and every magazine. He was the guy that woman fawned over and the guy that every other guy wanted to be. He was the guy that had taken the basketball world by storm at such a young age.

It was hard to think that 2 years ago, he was my bestfriend, my ex boyfriend, the love of my life. God, so much had changed it was unreal...I hated the change, despised it even, but i couldn't stop it. It had happened and i didn't ever seeing it changing back.

It was just under 2 years ago that i said goodbye to Troy Bolton at the airport, as he was going off to live his dream - We left our relationship at the 'friends' stage, but i think we both knew deep down there was much more going on between us. I had always expected to stay in touch with Troy while he was gone after everything we had been through. Maybe you remember? Well, to begin with, we rang each other everyday, texted all the time and just generally kept in contact. But then, that started to drift away into nothing because Troy was busy 'training' and 'sleeping' virtually all the time. Gradually, against all my efforts, the calls weren't answered and the texts weren't replied to. He was busy, i understood that, but part of me couldn't help but think that he had moved on and left me behind - Maybe it was because of the age? Afterall he was around 5 years older then me. Maybe I did something wrong? I had no idea.

I think it was my 18th birthday when i realised we had fully lost contact. I remember the small house party i had thrown - Minimum alcohol but all my closet friends and family, i was sure Troy would turn up. I had sent him emails about it saying that 'if he could get away from L.A for a bit and come back it would be great to see him' When he didn't come back though, reality set in, we were no longer in touch with each other. Now and again, i would get short, vague messages that just told me 'He missed me and wanted to see me again soon' but his life had been crazy so he hadn't been able to.

It hurt, it really did. But i soon realised, thanks to my dad and Taylor that Troy was no longer worth my tears, no longer worth my time or effort, no longer worth the heartbreak. So i moved on with my life. And well, a week ago i graduated East High, stop of my class - Valedictorian - with a scholarship to U of A. It had been amazing to graduate with Taylor, the rest of my classmates and of course my boyfriend.

Yeah, my boyfriend of 7 months, hard to believe right? His name is Jason or 'Jay' for short and he gorgeous. I have to admit. He has dark Brown hair, that is nearly always spiked up and styled, he has bright green eyes that captivate you instantly and a well toned body that most guys would die for. We had met when he moved to Alberqueqe and i had to tutor him because he was flunking maths. He was soo sweet and kind but didn't take any of my rubbish or snarky comments i threw at him...He was my kind of guy. I think thats why we have been together for so long.

My Nineteenth Birthday. Being nineteen wasn't just some boring, 'add another year' birthday for me. In fact, it was soo much more. Remember? It was the age i told Troy i was...I know, that shouldn't be much of a big deal but it really was. - It's like for me, im finally the nineteen year old Gabriella that Troy 'fell in love with' those 2 years ago. It was confusing to say the least.

"SURPRISE!" Yeah, i was scared too, as i walked through Taylors new house to the garden to find that suddenly there was like 50 odd people all screaming it at me. It was a surprise birthday party - For me.

"Happy 19th Gabi" Taylor exclaimed, pulling me into a hug, while i was just gobsmacked. I really hadn't expected this.

"Thankyou!" I said, hugging her back while looking around the garden. Taylors parents had done alright for themselves and had bought a larger house with a pool and the whole works. The garden was decorated with streamers and banners each proclaiming "Happy 19th Birthday!" I noticed that it wasn't just friends from school there but my family too. - My dad, Elisa, cousins, aunts & uncles etc etc..It was like a huge get together where everyone was there to celebrate me being one year older.

"Happy Birthday baby" Jason purred in my ear as i felt his arms wrap around me from behind. I turned, in his arms, wrapping my arms around his neck. "Did you and Taylor plan this?"

"Yeah" He grinned "With the help of some other friends too though"

"Thankyou" I grinned, planting a quick kiss on his lips before pulling away and linking a hand with his. I noticed people playing in the pool. "I didn't bring my bikini" I pouted

"No worries Gabs, i have some new ones upstairs you can pick from, come on" Taylor said, indicating for me to follow her. I did. We ran upstairs and into her bedroom.

"I can't believe you threw this party Tay, thankyou sooo much!" I exclaimed, landing on her bed.

"As i said, no problem, it's your nineteenth" Taylor said "Ok, so which one do you want?" She asked, holding up 2 very different bikinis - one, a turquoise spot floral bikini and the other one a Fluo green bikini.

"Um the green one" I said, catching it as she threw it gently at me. I got up and walked to the bathroom to get changed.

Soon, i returned, dressed in my bikini. "Ready?"

"Yeah, just about."

I smiled at her "Come on then! Time to party!!" Taylor and i practically ran down to the garden, where the party was in full swing - People laughing and joking, playing in the pool and listening to music. Taylor's dad had even got the barbeque out so food would be available. As i peered around the garden, i felt...blessed, that i had such great family and friends - Even though i was missing 2 very important people. My mom, for one and Troy. But, i refused to let that spoil my fun as i greeted my dad and Taylors parents who were fighting with the barbeque and some matches.

"Thank you soo much for this Mrs Mckessie" I said as i greeted her with a hug.

"No problem Gabriella! Enjoy it" Mrs McKessie said as she pulled away. I glanced over at my dad and Mr Mckessie who looked like they were both about to throw the barbeque across the garden. I walked over to them, giggling when i realised the problem.

"Hey dad?"

"Not now Gabriella, kind of busy." My dad said distractedly, as he pulled out another match and tried to light it.

"Dad they are wet" I said "Have they been near water?"

"Well, i did drop them in the pool earlier"

I laughed before rolling my eyes "That's your problem then" I sighed.

"Alright, miss know it all, go and have some fun" My dad chimed, blushing hard.

I smiled before walking over to where Taylor was sitting with her boyfriend and Jasons bestfriend Kevin and of course Jason himself, greeting many people as i went. When i was within even arms reach of Jason, i was being pulled down onto his lap, where i noticed he was now wearing nothing but his swimming trunks. He instantly wrapped his arms around my waist before resting his head on my shoulder, causing me to lean back into his embrace.

"You ok Gabi?" He asked

I nodded happily as he began to stroke my bare stomach with his hand, causing goosebumps to march across my tanned skin "I'm fine. Absolutely fine" I turned my head to plant a kiss on his lips. "This is a great way to start the summer" I commented

"Oh how i love summer" Taylor sighed blissfully, laying back on a lounger and allowing Kevin to lift her legs onto his lap. "Its soo...summery"

"Nah you don't say babe" Kevin rolled his eyes while Taylor amused herself with hitting him playfully. "So Gabs, you got anything good for your birthday yet?"

"Just some odd money and cards. Nothing off my dad yet though - Or any off you actually" I glared at them jokingly.

"Shit i knew i forgot something" Kevin laughed, obviously joining in with the joke.

"Your full of laughs. Y'know that?" I said sarcastically. "You guys don't have to get me anything. I was joking - This party is enough, trust me."

I felt a firm, but delicate kiss land on my shoulder blade before i squealed as i was lifted up, bridal style by my boyfriend. "Now, you and me are going for a swim"

I shook my head, my eyes widening at the realisation of it all "Don't you dare!"

"Is that a challenge?" Jason asked, grinning wickedly. "You know me Gabi, never one to back down from a challenge"

"Ahhhh" I squealed as Jason jumped in the pool, taking me with him - Everyone in the garden cheering at the display. I stayed under water for a few seconds before rising to the surface and pushing my now soaked hair from my eyes before spluttering "Oh your soo dead" I threatened Jason who was just grinning like an idiot who didn't give a crap about his girlfriends deadly threat.

"You look hot if that wins me any points?" He commented, stepping through the water, closer to me.

"Well, it certainly helps?" I grinned at him, he was so close to me now that our bodies were pressed together and we were looking at each other deeply in the eyes - I had never looked at a boy in that way except for Troy...Damn, there i go remembering him again - Why should i remember him though? He is off in L.A living his dream and sleeping with women everynight (It had been written in a magazine i happened to have read).

"Your beautiful" Jason said and i knew he meant it - Like, truly meant it.

I smiled at him, leaning into kiss him - Only to be pulled away by the scream of "Cannon Ball!" It was my sister, running across the floor before jumping high into the air and curling into a ball before landing with a generous 'SPLASH' in the pool, causing all of us to have water thrown over us. I giggled at my sister who had arisen from the depths of the crystal blue water - Like the colour of Troys eyes...What do you know? There i go again thinking about him.

"Gabi!! Jay!!" She exclaimed, swimming over to us and giving each of us a hug. "Did you see that!? How totally awesome was that?"

"Yeah you were pretty good, but i'm better" Jason said matter of factly.

"Are not!" Elisa argued

"Are too" Jason said before picking Elisa up from the water and holding her high - He was pretty strong, that had to be admitted - then, on the count of three, he threw her back into the water.

"I stand corrected. THAT was totally awesome!!" Elisa cried excitedly. "You HAVE to do that again!"

Not one to disappoint, Jason did as he was told, while i swam to the side and lifted myself up so i was sitting on the edge, my feet still dangling in the pools water, watching Elisa laugh like crazy as she was thrown into the water again. I smiled as i felt someone sit down beside me - Taylor. "Hey Tay"

"Hey Gabs" She nudged me with her arm. "So is tonight still the night for you two?"

"What?" I asked, having a complete blonde moment...even though i'm not blonde - But you get the point. (A/N: Nothing against blondes people! No discrimination intended)

"You know, you..him, sex" She whispered the last part. Oh Yeah, that was right...tonight i was supposed to be sleeping with Jason - Surprisingly he was a virgin but had apparently, recently realised that going to college (At U of A none the less) a virgin was not a good idea and had asked me very politely and really, really, to my surprise - If i could help him with that 'problem' because i was the only girl he trusted enough and felt comfortable with. To be honest, i had never thought about sleeping with anyone except Troy...I never even thought there would ever be another guy to consider doing 'it' with, but obviously now there was and I had said my nineteenth birthday would be the perfect time to 'do the deed'.

"I guess it is" I smiled, maybe not quite as enthusiastically as i could have.

"Your thinking about Troy again" Taylor said quietly. I actually didn't know how we had managed it, but we had kept 'mine and Troy's relationship' a secret..Well, for the most part - Some people knew but they promised to keep it a secret (No matter what - even if a news reporter came and offered them a tonne of money). Plus now that he was this big time superstar, i didn't want the attention brought down on him about sleeping with an 'underage girl'. Hell, Jason only knew some facts about mine and Troy's relationship...At first, he was surprised that i had been 'friends' with his idol. Emphasis on the 'had'.

"Troy? No! He is the farthest..." I noticed Taylor's reproachful stare "Ergh ok, so what if i am?"

"Gabs...Troy isn't going to turn up"

"I never said he would!"

"No, but your hoping he will"

"Yeah and then what do i say to him?. We lost contact Tay, i bet he doesn't even remember it's my birthday" I shrugged, like i was so un-bothered about the whole thing, even though it was eating me up inside.

"Well, im doubting that. But remember, you have moved on Gabs. You graduated High School top of your class and you have the hottest boyfriend around - Except from Kevin of course. Your different now Gabi, your...mature?"

"I guess" I said.

"Oh, look out, boyfriend alert" Taylor smirked, i glanced back into the pool to see Jason wading through the water to me - Ending up between my legs.

He kissed my thigh affectionately because that was all he could reach, before speaking "Coming back in?"

"Yep" I nodded, lacing my fingers through his and allowing him to pull me in with him.

For the next hour we played in the pool, Jason, Elisa, the rest of my friends and even Taylor and Kevin. Everything was just so perfect - So worry free, So innocent and childish. It became even more childish as we decided that Taylor and I shoulder climb onto our respective boyfriends shoulders and battle to push one another into the pool. "Ready to go face first into that water?" I smirked.

"Don't kid yourself Gabriella" Taylor smiled "I have more strength in my little toe then you have in your whole tiny, skinny body"

"Pffft!" I scoffed, as Jason wrapped his arms around my legs more securely while i held out two hands and opened and closed them in a beckoning fashion. "Bring it on"

And so she did. The boys moved us forward and Taylor and I began to battle, gripping each others shoulders, trying our hardest to push the other one off, while giggling like mad at the sillyness of everyone cheering on who they wanted to win on. "Go on Gabs" Jason urged me on as i nearly managed to push Taylor off, only for her to catch her balance at the last minute, with the help of Kevin.

We continued for what felt like forever, when in reality it had only been a minute or so - It became harder and harder as we were both laughing so much and really just couldn't focus on pushing the other one off, both becoming weak at the stupidness of it all. But then, Taylor wasn't laughing anymore. Far from it, she looked like she had seen a ghost, her face going pale. I stopped laughing instantly, realising something was wrong as everyone around the edge of the pool who had been joining in silenced too, all looking at a point somewhere behind me. "Fucking hell" Taylor mumbled, her eyes flashing in disbelief. I jumped off Jasons shoulders quickly, before turning around in the water, to see none other then my first love, standing before me, smiling down at me, looking incredibly sexy and mature in his white vest and checkered over top, with presumably desinger jeans and checkered vans.

I heard his voice, the voice i hadn't heard in ages, unless it was on the television or radio giving an interview or doing a commercial. "Hey Brie" He said softly and my heart fluttered.

"Oh My God" I croaked out.

He was back, he was sexy, he was standing right before me.

He was Troy.

Short? I know, but i think it had more then enough information and if i had added anymore, you would have all gotten a bit confused and overwhelmed. I hope this was ok and please review.

I really wanted to try and show the growth Gabriella had gone through, but still keep some of her attitude from the previous story. Oh and i don't know why i added the part about Jason being a virgin...I guess I just don't want this to be a stereo-typical story where it's always the girl who's the innocent virgin..

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- Sarah