Hey guys. Here's the next chapter. I'm really really sorry since I haven't updated in a while and Thanks for the reviews by the way and here's a few answers to your questions: )

Question: How old is Shane?
Answer: Shane is 2 years older than Gabriella which makes him 20 years old during these few chapters.

Question: Did Troy cheat on Gabriella?
Answer: Hm. You'll have to continue reading the story. I don't want to be a spoiler; )

Question: Will they get back together?
Answer: Of course. This is a Troyella story after all I'm just trying to make it complicated and more interesting: )

Question: Was the 1st part a dream?(For chapter 2?)
Answer: No. It really happened in the story.

Those are a few answers to your questions if you have any more questions just ask and I'll be happy to answer. Anyway… I won't interrupt anymore.

I don't own anything.

"How'd you find me?"Gabriella asked as she toke a bite of the mash potatoes. Instead of answering Shane gestured to her 2 sleeping best friends who were currently sprawled across their couch. "Good thing you left the address of the place."Shane said with his mouth full. Gabriella gave him a disgusted look and smacked his arm. "Don't talk when your mouth is full."Gabriella scolded him. Shane chewed and swallowed then gave his sister an apologetic smile. Shane glanced at their sleeping guests again and let out a small chuckle. "Their a little tired huh?"Shane said. "Yeah and their suppose to be the ones watching me."Gabriella said with a small giggle. "I heard that!"Sharpay defended in a groggily voice coming from the living room. Gabriella broke into fits of giggles while Shane chuckled. "Not funny!"Sharpay said. "Sorry."Gabriella and Shane mumbled as they suppressed their laughing by stuffing food in their mouths.

Later that night: Sharpay and Tia remained asleep on the couch while Gabriella and Shane were to sleep in Shane's room. Shane was asleep and Gabriella was in the kitchen drinking a glass of milk. As she did she wondered: Did she do the right thing of letting Troy back into her life even just as a friend? Would this be a good or bad thing? She snapped herself out of her thoughts. Why was she always so negative lately? She sighed and placed the glass in the sink then went up to Shane's room. As she layed on the bed…She was happy that maybe she could finally sleep peacefully that she got a few things off her chest. She closed her eyes and drifted to sleep.

"Gabriella, I still love you I always have and I'll do anything to have you back. ANYTHING. Just tell me you still love me back and I'll be the happiest guy to ever walk the planet."Troy pleaded. Gabriella thought for a second then gave him a toothy grin. "I lo—"Her voice was cut off by. "Ella, Wake up!"An annoyed voice of shane said.

Gabriella opened her eyes then blinked a few times. She then realized that I was only a dream that her brother has waked her up from. He felt her shaking her to get her up so she turned around to face him to show that she was awake. Shane was sitting up from the bed his expression was annoyed and tired and his hair was a mess. "Hm?" She said in a sleepy voice. "Your stupid cell phone won't stop vibrating."He complained then handed his sister her cell phone then went back to sleep. Gabriella glanced at the clock it was 5 am. She didn't have to get up till 7. Who the hell was calling her at this hour? She typed in her password then checked caller ID. "Mr. Valero" It said. Gabriella shook her head in disbelief and answered.

"Troy?"She whispered quietly so her brother won't hear. "Hey."Troy said joyfully into the phone. "It's 5 in the morning."She hissed. "Oh. Sorry. Were you asleep?"He asked in a apologetic voice. "Not anymore."Gabriella said. "Sorry. It's just that I'm outside and I'm hoping you'd come accompany me." Troy said. "What?"Gabriella asked confused as she got up from the bed and peeked out the window. Seeing an all dressed up Troy leaning against a black new Honda. Gabriella giggled at bit and shook her head. She remembered the old times… "I'll be down in a minute."She whispered then hung up.

Gabriella went to her room first then grabbed a black silk see through robe. Gabriella carefully tiptoed down the stairs to the front door.

Troy grinned as he saw Gabriella at the front door and seeing what she was wearing. She was wearing a red 'Go Wildcats' shirt with a logo of East High it was huge on her so it looked like a dress on her. "Hmmm. I should come visit her this time more often…"Troy thought. "What're you doing here?"Gabriella asked as she went over to him and leaned against his car too. "I thought it would be fun doing it again."Troy said with a cheeky grin as he grabbed 2 cups of coffee and gave the other one to Gabriella. "Thanks."Gabriella said then smiled. "Still being true to the school huh?"Troy joked as he gestured to her shirt. Gabriella giggled then grinned at him.

"Once a wildcat is always a wildcat." Gabriella said. Troy grinned as Gabriella used his words when they graduated. "Hey do you think it's safe for me to be here? With Shane home and all?"Troy asked. "Nah. It's okay. Shane wouldn't get up at 5 in the morning not even for dear life."Gabriella joked. Then they both burst out laughing.

Hours later of talking and joking around it was almost 7. "I'd love to stay and do this Troy but, I have to get ready for work plus my brother will be up any minute now."Gabriella said. "It's okay I understand. Sorry for keeping you up."Troy said. "It's nothing. Thanks for the coffee."Gabriella said. Troy slipped into the car. "Be back here tomorrow?"Troy asked as hope flickered in his eyes. "Sure."Gabriella said with a smile. "Awesome. See you tomorrow."Troy said. Then he drove off.

Gabriella was smiling as she walked back into the house.

"Good morning, my wonderful brother."Gabriella said joyfully as she flipped the pancakes on the pan. Shane scratched his eyes. "Are you okay?"Shane said. "I am perfectly fine, brother."Gabriella said grinning at him. "Are you sure?"Shane said. "Is it a sin to be so happy in the morning, brother?"Gabriella asked."Alright. First of all stop saying brother at the end of every sentence… It's weirding me out."Shane said Gabriella giggled as she placed the pancakes on the table and toke a seat. "Alright, broth—Shane."Gabriella said as she giggled again at her mistake. "Second no it's not a sin but, knowing you… You hate waking up early in the morning even for work."Shane said. "Well, things change."Gabriella said then was about to walk to the living room to wake up her best friends but, seeing there was no need since they were both up already. Gabriella smiled as they walked into the kitchen she wrapped her arms around both her best friends shoulders then grinned.

"Good morning, my amazing best friends."She greeted them. Both of them gave her a weird look just like Shane did. Gabriella laughed at their faces then left the kitchen. "What's up with her?"Tia asked. Shane shrugged. "Oh! And why was their greeting better than mine?! Theirs was amazing mine was wonderful that's no fair! You could've used something like handsome or… or perfect!" Shane complained. Gabriella started laughing out loud "How about modesty?"Gabriella said as she went up the stairs to get ready for work. "Ha-ha!" Shane said sarcastically from downstairs.

2 hours later: "Ella!!!"Shane called from other bottom of the stair case. "Ella! I swear if you don't get down here I'm going up there and dragging you—"Shane threatened but, was cut off. "I'm here. I'm here. Yeesh! No need to get violent!"Gabriella said as she went down the stairs. "Anyways… Do you like my outfit?"Gabriella said as she stopped in the middle of the stair case to model her very girly outfit. She was wearing a blue headband which matched her blue strap dress that ended just above her knees and blue gladiators with a blue 'chanel' bag.

Shane rolled his eyes at his sister. "Alright. Why are you so girly today?"Shane said. "Why are you asking so much questions today? I'm just asking if I look good."Gabriella said. Shane didn't answer he was too busy figuring out why his sister was too preppy not that he didn't like it but, it's just different. "Hello? Earth to Shane!"Gabriella said as she waved her hand in front of her brother's face. "Ugh! This is what I get for having a boy as an only sibling and a housemate."Gabriella said then grabbed her brother's hand and dragged him out of the house, pulling Shane out of his thoughts.

While walking to Gabriella's office: It was so close to Shane's office that he could walk Gabriella to work everyday. "Brrrrrr. It's cold."Gabriella complained as she tucked her hands in the pocket of her dress. Shane laughed at his sister. "I swear my knees are going to turn blue from the cold."Gabriella said as she stopped for a second then rubbed her knees. Shane laughed. "That's what you get for wearing a dress when it's almost winter."Shane said. "Hmph."Gabriella grumbled.

They got to Gabriella's office. "I'll pick you up later."Shane said. "Nah, I'm going home early. I'll go by myself. It's fine."Gabriella said. "Alright. I'll see you at home then."Shane said. Gabriella nod then hugged her brother then watched him leave before going inside the building.

"Good morning, Ma'am." One of her workers greeted her. She replied back with a smile. "Ma'am, We have 3 new clients and they all want schedules for meetings. Shall I pencil them in for today?"Her assistant, Mae asked her. "Yes. Please do. If they say yes tell me immediately and what time and place. Do I have any other meetings today?"Gabriella asked as she and her assistant, Mae walked over to her office. "None, Ma'am."Mae said politely. "All right. If you need me I'll be in my office."Gabriella said. Mae nod and went over to her desk which was right outside Gabriella's office. Gabriella opened the glass but, blurred door and gasped leaving her mouth slightly agape.

Her white office was decorated with colorful flowers and not just any flowers. It was tulips her favorite. She stepped into her office closing the door behind her to admire the flowers closer. "Who would have done this?"Gabriella asked herself in a murmur. She then found a note on her desk.

Gabriella,

I hope it's not too much and I hope you like it too. This is just my way of saying 'thank you'
I'll see you tomorrow just as the sun rises.
-Troy.

Gabriella smiled and looked around the room pressing the note against her chest. "This is so sweet."Gabriella thought. Troy is definitely earning her forgiveness or is that too much? Gabriella pushed away that thought. "Mae! Will you come in here and help me arrange these flowers?"Gabriella said.

I hope it's not too short. I'm afraid I'm suffering of 'writer's block' but, not to worry. I'll try my best to write more. I'm really sorry this came out late. Anyway please leave reviews and be free to comment and to suggest. Thanks for reading XOXO JoeJonasluver05