"I'm afraid the test results show that you do have breast cancer, im so sorry" Doctor Williams told his patient. Sitting in a hard, slighty uncomfortable chair and being told you have cancer at such a young age of just 16 isn't really something a teenager would want to hear. Her face was blank and emotionless, those few simple words were the ones that could change her life. Struggling to find the words she asked the doctor more.
"Can i have treatment?" she asked hopefully, searching for some good news in all of this. She shifted in her chair slightly, waiting for his answer.
"You will need to start chemotherapy straight away" he informed her.

Gabriella Montez was a straight A student, always got the best results in her class, worked exceptionally hard at school. The type of girl that was expected to go to a top university, become a doctor and earn lots of money. She went to East High, a school full of spirit. Being the girlfriend of the schools golden boy meant a lot of new found attention for Gabriella, something she was still getting used to after nearly 2 years in the schools limelight. As for friends she had many, her best friends being however Sharpay and Taylor. All three were part of the drama club and this bond had made them exceptionally close over the years. She had a good life, great friends, great boyfriend, great family. Yet one thing, one piece of bad news was about to change her life forever.

The sound of the school bell rang through the school hallway, signalling the end of the morning lessons. Gabriella moved out of class quickly, trying to avoid the gaze of Troy and her friends. Ever since she found out the news two days ago she had been ignoring them, not knowing how to tell them, dreading the look on Troy's face when he hears the news. Dressed in simple denim shorts, a loose black vest top and some flats she made her way up to her favourite spot on the roof, she needed space to think.

Troy's gaze followed his girlfriend out of the classroom, past the hundreds of students and up the stairs to the roof top. He couldn't understand why she hadn't said a word to him in two days. She even ignored all of his phonecalls, something she never normally did. Nothing added up,he needed to see what was wrong. Nearly two years they had been together, ever since he had plucked up the courage to ask her out, he still thanked Chad for that day. It had made him so happy.

"Just ask her out already!" said Chad, Troy's best friend, "everyone knows you both like eachother, whats stopping you?" Troy looked over at the beauty, sitting across the room . Her long dark hair was cascading down her back, she was wearing a gorgeous short black dress and a million dollar smile was plastered across her face. Hell, any boy would be lucky to have her. He was just nervous.

"I can't man! She's gonna reject me and i'm gonna look like an idiot!" Troy refused to let that happen, he couldn't do it. Not here at a party, he would be the laughing stock of the night if she said no.

"Dude she likes you! She wants you! Just go over there and do it!" And with that he pushed Troy in her direction, causing him to stumble slightly. Walking over cautiously with his hands in his pockets he tried to remain calm. 'Just breathe' he was constantly telling himself.

"Hey Gabi!" he said cheerily to the girl sitting in front of him.

"Hey Troy, whats up?" Full of nerves Troy tried to get the words out, they were simple, but with the music so loud he couldn't say it.

"Erm, can we go outside for a minute?" he asked. She agreed and followed him out onto the front yard. The night was warm and peaceful. A light breeze hit her bare arms and she shivered slightly. Stars filled the sky, twinkling softly above. It was a beautiful setting. Grabbing her arm gently she turned to face him.

"I really like you Gabi" he said sincerly, "i also care about you a lot and i was really hoping that you would maybe like to be my girlfriend?" Her smile spread across her face, showing off her pearly whites. Their faces were inches apart and she leaned in too press her lips softly against his.

"Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!" she said extatically, she had been dreaming of this moment for so long. Embracing her in a warm hug he didn't want to let her go. He breathed in and her scent and her head found it's place in the crook of his neck. Finally, they were together.

She heard footsteps come up the stairs, and quickly wiped her tears away, smudging her makeup slighty. He saw her, leaning against the wall, looking out over the town. Mascara stains surrounded her eyes and a tiny tear droplet rested on her cheek. His heart broke to see her, the love of his life, in this state. Slowing creeping towards her he wrapped his arms around her waist. The new warmth to her body caused Gabriella to jump slightly. Turning her body around brown met blue.

"Baby, you've been crying" he informed her. She avoided his gaze, but using his finger he lifted her petite chin back up to face him. Wiping away the last single tear on her cheek with his thumb he brought her into a loving hug, gently stroking her hair. He compassionatley kissed her forehead before leading her over to the bench in the middle of the roof top.

"Now would you like to tell me what's wrong?" he asked. She broke down, tears rolling down her cheeks, she couldn't control it. Breathing heavily she rested her head on Troy's shoulder. She needed to tell him, she knew he had a right to know, she just didn't want to hurt him, and she knew it would.

"Erm, two days ago i recieved some news" she began, Troy was puzzled by what she meant but let her continue, "see, i found a lump and i knew i needed to get it checked out so my mum took me to have some tests, then two days ago i got the results." Troy's breath hitched in his throat and his eyes whelmed with tears. "I have breast cancer Troy."

"No, no baby you can't! Not you, your only 16, not my baby, please" he held her body, both trying to comfort eachother with the news. Both trying to deal with the changes this will have on their lives. Wiping away his tears he looked into her eyes.

"I love you so much Brie, i can't lose you. Now i'm gonna be here through every step okay, through all the treatment, the doctors appointments, everything. And your gonna get through this, because you know why?" he asked. Gabriella shook her head. "Because your strong, your a fighter, i'll get you through this, i promise."

And with those words Gabriella knew that it was possible. She could do this, with the help of him by her side she could beat it, he helped her see that.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
-Lao Tzu