Okay this is my new story, Starting Over Again, which is about Gabriella moving to East High, but her and Troy have never met - and basically it goes on from then. I want to add this though;

THIS STORY HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH MY OTHER STORY - ANYTHING BUT HERE.

Just thought I would make it clear :!

Before I forget - Disclaimer: I don't own any of the HSM characters.

Enjoy the story, I'm going to try and update this reguarly, but obviously Anywhere But Here, is currently my main story, so that may be updated more. Please review, on this first chapter, saying what you think, if you think I should continue, what you'd like to see in future chapters etc.

Also I know its short - but its just an intro chapter :)!

Rhia 3.

Chapter 1 – And So The Day Begins..

I stared up at the school before me. 'East High.'

I started to think how many times I'd been in the position. Starting all over again in a new school. I hated being the new kid. Walking through the hallways, people staring at you – pointing and laughing with their friends. Then it all becomes worse when they find out I'm smart.

I headed towards the entrance, people already starting to stare at me. My mum told me I had to find the office for my welcome pack. Of course, I had no idea where this office was, so after standing around for 5 minutes, I decided to ask someone.

''Excuse me, do you know where-'' I stopped as I noticed I was talking to thin air. I turned around sharply to see the person I had asked, walking away into the crowds of students.

I sighed slowly. I walked up to another girl who was standing by her locker and decided to try and ask her.

''Excuse me, but do you know where the office is?'' I asked nicely.

''Sure, I'll show you now – you new here then?'' The girl asked me.

''Yeah, yeah I am.. I'm Gabriella'' I said nervously.

''I'm Taylor'' She said, smiling, and holding her hand out.

I stared at it, confused that someone was actually being nice to me. I shook her hand then followed her up the hallway, ignoring the glares I was getting from passing students.

''Here we are..'' Taylor stopped outside a door and smiled.

''Oh, thanks!'' I smiled back then knocked on the door and walked in.

I saw that nobody was in there, but sat down anyway. I noticed a big envelope with my name on it on the desk, so I walked over to have a little look.

I slowly read what the note on top of it said,

GABRIELLA MONTEZ

PLEASE TAKE YOUR WELCOME PACK – SORRY I COULD NOT INTRODUCE THE SCHOOL TO YOU, - ON MEETING.

The Head.

I started giggling, in our old school there was no way our headmaster would leave us a note.

I picked up the envelope, and walked out. I stopped against a wall then opened it slowly.

I began reading the letter, telling me my homeroom and locker number and combination. I walked down the hallway looking for my homeroom, but ended up walking up and down for a long time. I decided to give up, and walked outside and sat on a wooden bench.

I suddenly saw a shadow appear in front of me. I looked up to see a cute boy with blonde hair, looking down at me.

''..Uh, yes?'' I asked shyly.

''Aren't you meant to be in homeroom?'' He asked curiously.

I looked up at him and smiled, ''Aren't you as well?''

He laughed and said, ''Yeah I'm late, and Darbus is going to kill me when she finds out.. What about you?''

''I'm new. And I can't even find my homeroom.''

He sat down beside me and took the letter out of my hand.

''Your in my homeroom. So you can walk with me if you want..'' He offered nervously.

''Oh, okay'' I smiled gratefully at him, then followed him back inside.

He stopped outside a colourful blue door and smiled down at me.

''Okay just say your new, and couldn't find your way around – Darbus will let you off for that.''

I nodded then walked into the classroom.

''Troy Bolton! Late again! Why am I not surprised?!'' An unusual dressed woman exclaimed.

Troy opened his mouth but she cut him off, ''Well you obviously won't be surprised at this – DETENTION!'' She shouted.

Troy sighed then walked to his seat and sat down.

''Actually, Troy was helping me find my locker and this room..'' I said softly.

''Is this true, Troy?'' The woman asked, shocked.

''Um, I guess so?'' He said confused.

''Fine, your off detention – but watch it Bolton.'' She said fiercely.

I walked to the only empty seat and sat down, with the rest of the class staring at me with their mouths opened.

The bell went 5 minutes later, and I walked out, heading for my locker.

''Hey'' Troy came up beside me.

I smiled at him, ''Hi'' I said while walking through the crowds.

''How come you covered for me?'' He asked suspiciously.

''I don't know. It was most probably my fault you were even more late, and you did help me find the room after all..''

''Thanks. By the way, I didn't catch your name..?''

''Gabriella.'' I smiled sweetly, then walked off in search for my locker.