I don't own High School Musical, this story is Angsty, and rated R for drug, sexual undertones, and mentions of suicide. Be forewarned.
Chapter one - Where it started.
Gabriella stared down at her tear stricken hands, how, how did she get here. Where did this transformation occur? When did she decide she wasn't good enough, when did she stop believing in herself.
She was 24 as of twelve minutes ago; the clock on her night stand illuminated the room with an almost eerie red glow. 3:13 Am, "Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me, happy birthday Gabriella…Happy birthday to me..." She let the last note hang in the air, it cut through the silence like a knife. The room reeked of alcohol; it was dirty and so different from her old meticulous self.
She used to care; she wanted to make something of herself, graduate from an expensive collage on a full scholarship. Her junior year of high school everything had changed. She had been dating Troy Bolton the sweetest, hottest, not to mention the most popular guy in all of East High School for three years. Three years, they were so in love, he even asked her if she would consider marrying him after there senior year. They had had big dreams and even higher hopes.
Then Alex had come into the picture, Gabriella had just come back from a date with Troy. "I had a wonderful time Troy, as usual." She giggled the last part brushing a strand of wayward hair from her eyes.
He smiled knowingly leaning one hand on the wall of her front door, "That's good Ms. Montez I wouldn't have it any other way."
She raised a brow, "Oh really? You wouldn't would you?"
He looked serious all of the sudden, "Hey Gabriella? Could I ask you something?"
"Anything Troy you know that."
"Would you think I was dumb if I asked you to marry you after we graduate."
Gabriella couldn't contain the gasp that escaped her lips, "T-Troy…I"
He looked away suddenly, "You're right I'm sorry." She watched in shock as he began to walk away.
"TROY BOLTON!" He turned around only to find his lips meet hers, her arms locked around his neck as his managed to find her back. It was a sweet yet passionate kiss at the same time, it seemed like the moment lasted forever. They parted gasping for breath as she responded, "Of course I'll marry you, you dolt!"
Troy's eyes widened for a moment, and then he broke into a cheesy grin, "You mean it?"
"Of course I do, now you better get home before your dad grounds you from seeing me by missing your curfew!"
He leaned in and stole a quick peck before giving a whoop and running to his car, "I love you."
She blushed happily, "I love you to, now get going."
"Yes ma'am." And with that he was off, she was grinning from ear to ear as she practically danced to the door way This is the best night of my entire night! Nothing could possible ruin the moment.
Little did Gabriella know how utterly wrong she was…
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