It's Saturday evening and Troy was getting ready for the party. On Thursday, when he got invited to the party, he admit he was excited about it. He thought it was the perfect chance to ask Gabriella out again. He could imagine her looking beautiful as always. After last night, Troy was heartbroken by the fact that Gabriella thought he was with Martha. Even though what she told him was harsh and so unlike her, he still forgave her. And even though they only got to really know each other, he felt like he should have been with her before but apparently his eyes were blocked by a materialistic bitch that he thought Gabriella was. After he asked for her number, he tried to call her but he was afraid it was too soon to call. She was after all the hottest girl in school and he thought if he seem to eager to her, she would think it's pretty obvious that he liked her and she might not like him back. I am such an idiot! Why didn't I see the obvious? Of course she liked me. She always had. Suddenly, Troy had a flashback like in 8th grade, when he team lost the basketball match, no one in school wanted to talk to him. Well except Gabriella. He remembered how she comfort him and told him he'll do better next time and he did. He never had a chance to say thanks to her cuz she was always with her friends. He knew he had to do something. He have to win her back no matter what.

Sharpay was at her bedroom still doing some finishing touches to her outfit. She have to look her best. She had told the girls to meet her at her bedroom so that they could make a grand entrance at the party. As if reading her mind, her friends finally arrived.

GM: Hey Shar! Ready to go?

SE: Yeah.

Although Sharpay hate to admit it, she was a bit jealous of Gabriella. Gabriella looked beautiful in her beige dress with. Although Sharpay's dress was hot red, she couldn't help but to feel afraid that she would get overshadowed by her.

TM: Wait. Before we go. We so have to rate outfits.

SE: Totally agree Tay. Ok ladies line up.

Sharpay examined one-by-one's outfits starting with Kelsi.

SE: Alright Kelsi, who are you wearing?

KN: I am wearing a simple black dress by Cavalli but i accesorized this outfit by using red accesories.

SE: Ah-dorable! I have to give you a...9.4.

Gabriella and Taylor gave Kelsi a golf applause then Sharpay turned her head to Gabriella.

GM: I am wearing a vintage BCBG strapless dress straight off the runway. I complete this outfit with matching shoes and hairband.

SE: Impressive. 9.5.

The girls also gave Gabriella a golf applause just like they did for Kelsi.

SE: Taylor?

TM: I am wearing one of Marc Jacobs' fall collection line not found on the runways yet. The details of this dress is exquisite and totally represents me.

SE: So true. But i think you should've have worn a bright colour. You know. (trying not trying to hurt Taylor’s feelings) Because of your skin tone.

TM: (smiles) I know but i just love this outfit.

SE: And for taking this fashion risk, you get a 9.6

Once again applause began.

SE: Ok my turn. I am wearing a red hot Armani dress with a simple black bow just above my waist. I finish this outfit with black heels and hairband. Points?

GM: Definately 9.8. You look great!

SE: What do i have to do to get a 10?

TM: Maybe you should let your hair down. It's going to be pretty cold outside anyways.

SE: Fine. (she let down her hair) Ok girls let's do this.

At the party, Troy had finally arrived and found his friends sitting at a table with a few girls around them. As usual.

CD: Troy! Over here buddy!

TB: Wassup Chad?

CD: You missed it man! The Pretty Committee just made their grand entrance and they all look HOT!

TB: Really? Where are they?

CD: Well I don’t know where “they” are. But I’m watching a guy talking to Gabriella right now. Check it.

Troy looked behind him. Chad was right. A guy was talking to her but even worse, he could tell the guy was flirting with her.

TB: (feeling furious) Who the hell is that?

ZB: Who knows man. Maybe it’s her cousin. (laughs)

RF: Cmon Zeke that’s not funny.

ZB: Relax “Gossip Girl”. I was joking.

CD: Looks like you really blew it huh?

TB: (sad) I guess I did.

CD: Hey c’mon man. Maybe nothing will even happen. Maybe Gabriella won’t even like him.

TB: How do you know?

CD: Because she likes you man.

TB: I still hope so.

Troy was still looking at Gabriella and the mystery guy who was talking to her. Troy was really upset. The only reason he came to this party was to talk to Gabriella and explain things to her. Now it’s ruined.

About an later, when Troy was walking around the party feeling really down. Nothing could ever make him happy again. To his surprise, he saw Gabriella standing by a bridge which was just above the swimming pool. Troy thought she looked really pretty with the light reflecting her face but she wasn’t smiling or anything. She look rather lonely. Without giving it a second thought, Troy walked towards her.

TB: (smiles) Hey.

GM: (surprise to see him) Hi.

TB: So…why are you all alone?

GM: I don’t know. I guess I need some time to myself.

TB: But I thought I saw you talking to a guy?

GM: Oh him. He was no one. He’s just Kelsi’s cousin who’s trying to make out with me by the bush.

TB: Oh. I’m-

GM: You don’t have to feel sorry for me. This happens to me all the time. Guys just take one look at me and they automaticly thinks I’m the kind of girl that will make out with them.

TB: (feeling sorry for her) Oh. So…what did you do to him?

GM: (chuckles) I told the security to kick him out.

TB: (laughs) Nice job.

GM: Thanks.

A silence started but a few seconds later, Gabriella broke the silence.

GM: Look, Troy. I’m really sorry what I said to you yesterday. I know that wasn’t cool but I don’t know-

TB: No. It’s fine I totally understand.

GM: So, are you dating Martha?

TB: (smirks) I think it’s illegal for me to date her.

GM: (confused) Why’s that?

TB: Because, she’s my cousin.

Gabriella was so shock that Troy told him that Martha was his cousin! His FREAKING COUSIN NOT HIS GIRLFRIEND! She couldn’t even talk. Heck, she couldn’t even breathe.

TB: (worried) Are you ok?

GM: Yeah. Umm…i…uh…I’m just a little cold.

TB: Oh! Well here. Take my coat.

Troy takes of his coat and place it just above Gabriella’s shoulder. Gabriella couldn’t help but to feel butterfiles in her stomach that would not go away.

TB: Better?

GM: Yeah. Thanks.

TB: No problem.

GM: (looks in his eyes) I am really sorry Troy.

TB: (smirks) Why? Are you jealous or something?

GM: (starts to blush) What? No! What? Pfft. No, no.

TB: Really? Cuz I thought you were kinda cute being jealous and all.

GM: Really?

TB: (smirks) Yeah. So…you’re not going out with anyone and I am certainly not going out with my cousin…

(Gabriella giggles)

TB: So…do you wanna go out tomorrow? We could go out to for brunch or-

GM: (finishes Troy’s sentence) we could watch a movie or something?

TB: (chuckling) Yeah.

GM: (smiles) Sure. I don’t have to visit my cousin tomorrow.

They both started laughing together. When they stopped, Troy tried to lean in to Gabriella for a kiss. Gabriella did the same. Ohmygod! It’s happening again! He’s going to try to kiss me again!! Gabriella thought loudly in her head. Ok Troy. You can do this. She’s leaning in to you too so that means she wants a kiss too. Troy thought. They moved closer and closer together. That is until they were interrupted like the last time. But this time, Gabriella’s cell phone rang.

GM: I’m really sorry. Could you just hold on a sec?

TB: Sure, no problem.

GM: I promise it won’t take that long.

Gabriella talking on the phone

GM: (pissed) Hello?

SE: Gabriella! Where the hell are you? There are uninvited guests in my party but they still claim they are invited. Where is the party list?!

GM: (sarcastic) Geez, I don’t know, maybe in your room.

SE: Don’t you be sarcastic. Get that list from my room aysap!

(Sharpay hanged up)

Phone convo finished

GM: I’m really sorry. But I have some party things to take care of. Could you just wait here for moment?

TB: I’d love to but I gotta go. My mom is going to be pissed if I’m not home by midnight and it’s a 45 minute drive.

GM: (dissapointed) Oh.

TB: But I’ll text you about tomorrow’s date. That’s a yes right?

GM: (managed a smile) Sure. Umm here. (She hands him back his coat) Thanks for the coat but I think I think I’ll be warm by running around for awhile.

TB: (smiles) No problem. I’ll see you tomorrow then?

GM: Yeah. Bye!

Troy looked after her as she ran back to the house. Yes! We’re going on a date tomorrow. Nice shot, Bolton. Troy thought with a goofy grin on his face. He was really excited that he finally got her to go out with her without passing out. He could not wait for his date with her.

Even though Gabriella was busy and all, she couldn’t stop the fact that Troy, the guy whom she had been admiring since the 7th grade, had asked him out! She could not wait go the date with him.