Light A Way.

A/N: Hi! This is my 'second' FF, But my first didn't go very well... I'm hoping this one goes better. I know this is a little bit cliche... But i'm going to try to make it as original as possible. Troyella! :D Chadpay, Ryelsi, Zeke/Taylor. (Not very common pairs *Except troyella*... but I enjoy writing and reading about them.)

"Gabriella Elizabeth Juanita Maria Montez! Despierta en este instante y prepararse para la escuela o vas a llegar tarde!" (Wake up this instant and get ready for school or your going to be late!)

The Hispanic beauty sat up and groaned, still half asleep. It was her first day of sophmore year at East High. She soon realized that she had to hurry up to make it in time to go next door and ask her best friend if he needed a ride. She made her way, rather quickly, to her bathroom with extra clothes and undergarments at hand.

15 Minutes later she made her way down the stairs wearing her light blue jeggings, a graphic tee with a black and white peace sign on it, her black calf-length boots, and her tan leather jacket. She knew that because of the fall season, it would be chilly in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Gabriella made her way to the kitchen to find the blue-eyed boy she was thinking about standing in the room, conversing with her 'mami.'

He was handsome. No he was more than that, He was downright gorgeous. He was her best friend, but she couldn't deny her hidden feelings for him. He has been making her heart skip a beat since they first met, in kindergarten. She studied him carefully taking in his appearance. He was wearing a white Hanes tee, Dark loose fitting jeans, a leather jacket as well, and his black and white low-top converse. (17 Again-type clothing)

"Oh, Good Morning Mija. Finally got up, I see. Ready for your first day of Sophomore year, cariña?"

Gabriella subtly rolled her eyes, but replied, "Si mami." She turned her head to Troy who was standing there watching the two Montez ladies converse, with an amused look on his face. "And Buenos Dias to you Troy." She giggled softly as she passed him to get some cereal and milk.

"Oh, Buenos Dias, Indeed, Ella. We are about to embark on a journey to Sophomore year!"

"Was there a Star Wars Marathon on again?" She asked with a full mouth of cereal.

"Maybe... But did you know it's not lady-like to talk with your mouth full?" He said cheekily. Gabriella looked over and she swore her heart melted.

"Yeah, Yeah. Anyways, We gotta get to school! Bye Mami!" She put away her dirty dish in a rush, ran over to her mom and gave her a kiss on the cheek, grabbed her messenger bag/backpack from the bottom of the steps, and ran over to Troy grabbed his hand and ran out the door.

"Adios Mija!" Shouted Maria Montez. "Ah, They grow up so fast."

After the 5 minute ride in Gabriella's green and white VW van(Think 'That 70's Show van) they were at the front of the school. They had gotten there about 30 minutes early so, they would be able to find their gang and compare schedules. They stood at Gabriella's locker, Troy's conveniently beside it, with some convincing to Coach Bolton involved.

"So, Ella, We're going to the park for some ice cream after school, right?" Troy asked. The park had a new ice cream stand near it, and Troy and Gabriella had been talking about going there.

"Duh, T-bear. When have I ever said no to ice cream?" She replied, Using the old nickname she made up for him in fourth grade. Troy mock-pouted.

"Your not going for the handsome, charming company your going to have?"

"Oh, Taylor Lautner is coming?" she joked.

"Ha-ha, very funny. No, Your bestest friend in the whole wide world is coming."

"Taylor?" She asked, still wanting to tease.

"Nope."

"Chad?"

"Nah, pretty sure Chad isn't as awesome as the guy standing in front of you." He replied, not impressed by her teasing.

"So, Zeke?" She asked, knowing he was going to be surprised.

"Huh? Zeke isn't here Gabrie-" He was cut off by..

"Yo, Troy!" "Hi Gabriella!" Two voice suddenly came from behind him. There stood Zeke and Taylor. The couple that had been together since 7th grade. They thought the would give it a shot, since they clicked instantly, and found out the had a lot of common interests. They both loved to bake, and they both loved math, and Taylor liked that he wasn't as obsessed with basketball as people think. Since then, they had been madly in love, barely fighting throughout the years.

Troy turned around and surely enough, There was Zeke and Taylor making their way to him and Gabriella, joined by the hands.

"Oh, Hey Zeke, Good morning Taylor. Schedules?" Troy and Gabriella said in unison, Then looked at each other with a smile.

"How the..." Started Zeke. Then Taylor ended it with a, "Heck did you guys do that?" While simultaneously giving Gabriella her schedule and Troy, Zeke's.

"We have no idea." Again a unison response from the sheepish Troy and Gabriella, The latter starting to laugh while checking Taylor's schedule and comparing to her own.

"Five classes out of eight. Not bad. Your taking way too many AP classes to match my schedule. Oh, and we have lunch." Gabriella observed.

Troy then says, "Same here Zeke, We have lunch, but we only have 4 classes together. At least one of them is gym."

"Well how many classes do you and Gabs have together?" Zeke asks with a knowing grin, Then cuts of Troy by adding "Oh, Wait, You guys have had the same classes since kindergarten, Still the same, huh?"

"Yeah, My dad set it up. he knows that Ella would rejoice in having the same classes as me." Troy replied.

"Oh, No. Actually I would rather stay as far away from you as possible." Gabriella cut in, sarcastically.

"More jokes? Really Ella?" Troy added.

"Ehh... Yeah I guess. But we gotta get to Homeroom, We'll probably meet Chad, Sharpay, Ryan and Kelsi there."

The end of school came soon, but for two teenagers, not soon enough. Troy and Gabriella rushed out of their last class, Math. Gabriella got out before Troy, Being efficient in cleaning up before the end of class. Troy was looking around for that one person, when Lindsey, The school slut, comes up to him. (Played by Britney Snow)

"Heeeey Troysie." Lindsey said flirtatiously. She held out the 'Hey' like it had 6 syllables. Troy was oblivious though, still looking around.

"Hey, i guess."

"Sooooo, I was wondering... If you wanted to hang out with moi Friday night. My parents are out of town that day, I know it's only Monday but if you said yes, I'd have something to look forward to." She grinned, mischievously, obviously suggesting a particular activity that most teenage boys would jump at the chance for.

"Uhh.. I'm kinda busy" Troy stated, looking at her for the first time. She had long blond hair, And was wearing a skimpy low-cut lavender dress that went so high on her thigh, you would think it was a shirt. With her black stilettos, which Troy didn't understand why she wore to school, She stomped her foot hard and whined,

"Ughh! Have you noticed you never have time for anyone else except you precious little Gabriella. If you wanna get some, You should start making time. If you change your mind, Call me." She proceded to write 7 of her phone numbers on his hand in black marker. The with a huff, she turned on her heel and strutted away.

"Raaaandom. She wanted to have sex with me?" He added emphasis on 'sex' and 'me' , like he was still trying to process it. Then he simply shrugged and turned around just in time to see a glimpse of brown curly hair running past him.

"Ella? Oh my gosh! ELLA!" He ran towards the fallen figure. She weakly turned around, so she was on her back, looking at Troy running towards her, then kneeling next to her.

"Yes?" She spat out the word, meekly and quietly, her sobs keeping her from saying much.

"Ella, What happened?" He had such a comforting voice, she found herself telling herself she was an idiot in her mind for letting fresh new tears fall from her eye, streaking black lines across her cheek. "Why are you crying?" He cooed, after wiping each tear. He loathed when she cried, It made him feel horrible knowing he wasn't there to protect her from whatever made her cry.

"N-nothing. N-nothing's wrong t-t-t-bear." She said with a frown, She always frowned when she lied and she stuttered when it was towards Troy. Troy frowned as well, knowing what she was doing. He gasped when she turned, Left profile towards him, one part of her he hadn't seen. A glowing red hand print lay on her cheek. It looked recent, apparently being so.

"Ella, You know after 15 years, you still cannot lie to me. Look at me!" He spat out the last part, frustrated that she wouldn't tell him anything, let alone look into his eyes to get the truth.

"We can't hang out this weekend. Lindsey offered you something you shouldn't refuse, if you wanted it." She said it in a monotone voice, asif she was a computer, reading a script.

"What? Gabriella," He turned her head using two fingers. "If I wanted that, I would have said yes. But, I would much rather keep our tradition of Friday night movie-sleepover thing."

"But, I can't deprive you of what she can give you. Look, Let's just get to my house to do homework." She said, sadly. She stood up, away from the warmth of his arms, and started towards her car. He nodded and went after her, then they went on their way to the Montez house, Troy thinking about how to get Gabriella to spill the real deal, and Gabriella contemplating on telling Troy what Lindsey did.

A/N: Hope you liked! :D

Carolina.