Gabriella Montez is a new student at East High, but it's something she is definitely not looking forward to. After accidentally getting in trouble at her previous school, she is forced to do community service at the children's center. With her mother hardly trusting her or keeping her out of her sight, Gabriella feels trapped. Until she meets Troy, the captain of the East High basketball team and the number one Wildcat. He's a nice guy and unlike any other boy Gabriella has known. However, her heart doesn't know if she can trust another guy, let alone another friend, again. No matter how much they can't stay away from each other.