AN: Ok. I figured I would give one-shots another try. But this time I'm doing something different. It's not really a one-shot; I'm just labeling it as that, because if we get good reviews, we are going to make it into a full fic. Who is we you might ask. Well, this is going to be co-authored by Dancerlittle (Deidre) and myself. My last one wasn't the best, but I am currently re-making it. I'm sure this one will be much better, because of my amazing partner I am writing it with. So we hope you enjoy it!

Also a big thanks goes to MadiWillow who without her help, we would have gotten the idea. So a huge thanks to you!!!

Enjoy!

Title: Calling All Angels

Rating: T

Author: MandySueeeee and Dancerlittle

Summary: I need a sign to let me know you're here; I need to know that things are gonna look up, 'cause I feel us drowning in a sea spilled.

Genre: Tragedy & Romance

Chapter: Full Story


This relationship started out weird at first. He was his best friend and I was his girlfriend. But tragedy struck and we were the only two in the world. A drunk driver chose to get behind the wheel of the car and he just happened to run head on into my boyfriend's car, killing him instantly. It was a rare hit but it happened to the love of my life. I took my time mourning, with his best friend by my side. Everyone told me it was normal that he would sit with me for hours upon hours and we would say nothing at all.

This is my story of how I needed a miracle from my angel.

January 6, 2009

He is the love of my life. I knew from the moment we met four years ago, that we would still be together to this day. It's so funny, how no matter what happens, that one person will always be there for you. I always sit and ask myself what I did in life to be with such an amazing man.

I looked around the room, smiling at the apartment that Troy and I had spent countless hours decorating. It was a pain, but so much fun. A blotchy creation of reds and oranges in the living room, and the other colors of the house bright and vibrant. We were like that; if you asked our friends to describe both of our personality's with one word, they would say energetic, bright, funky.

My day dreaming was cut short once the phone started ringing. I stood up quickly, jogging over to the cordless phone.

"Hello?" I asked, already knowing who was on the other line.

"Hey, baby. I was just calling to let you know I'm on my way home. I'll be there in about twenty minutes," Troy's strong, soothing voice floated over the line.

"Alright. I'll be here. I love you," I said, beaming.

"I love you, too. I'll see you soon," Troy added before we disconnected.

My gaze traveled to the photos that were sitting on the mantel as I set the phone down. A picture from our senior prom was the first picture my eyes were drawn to. Troy and I were both smiling at the camera. Next to that frame was another one – our engagement photo that was taken two years prior.

Troy was sitting behind me with his arm over my shoulder. It wasn't long before I got lost in the daydream of the day he proposed to me.

It had been a perfect sunny day in New York City. Troy had surprised me with a trip there for the summer before our senior year. Troy and I spent the day walking around the city before going to dinner at night. Troy had told me to dress up in my fanciest dress and he took me to one of the most expensive restaurants in town. After dinner we took a stroll around Central Park.

He stopped in the middle of the park and looked at me in the moonlight before clearing his throat.

"Gabi, we've been dating for nearly two years and in those years I've learned so much about you and so much more about myself. Now I ask you a very simple question. Will you marry me and become my wife?" Troy asked, dipping to one knee.

Tears clouded my vision as I slowly nodded my head. "Yes, Troy Bolton. I will marry you!" I cried. After slowly slipping the beautiful diamond ring onto my finger, he stood up, picked me up in his arms, and spun me around.

He set me down onto the ground carefully, sliding his hands around my waist. He leaned into me, our foreheads resting against each others.

"I love you." I whispered to him softly, smiling as he smiled back. I laid my head on his shoulder as we swayed back and forth, the wind blowing around us.

"That was the scariest thing I have ever had to do." Troy whispered, admitting it to me. I chuckled lightly, smiling; even though he couldn't see it.

"I never thought you would be scared of proposing to me. Why were you?" I asked him, my voice floating to his ears softly.

He looked at me for a second, smiling as he looked down at the ground. Troy looked back up, smiling at me.

"Because you are the most amazing girl; and person, in this entire world. The thought of having you as my wife scared me a little bit." He said before kissing my lips softly.

We were in love.

I was walking around as I heard the doorbell ring, not really thinking about anything happening. I walked over to the door before pulling it open and saw an officer standing there with a grim look on his face.

"Are you Gabriella Montez by chance?" The officer asked as I leaned against the doorframe.

"I am. What's wrong?" I asked the fear kicking in and a knot started forming in my stomach.

"I'm so sorry but your fiancé was in an accident on his way home this evening." The officer said before I shook my head.

"I just talked to him five minutes ago. That's not right." I said as the officer helped me over to the sofa.

"Does your fiancé drive a jet black 2005 Ford truck?" The officer asked as my hand flew to my mouth and tears started to leak out.

"That's his truck exactly." I said shaking my head as more tears flowed out.

The doorbell rang again as I got up and walked over to the door. I pulled it open before being hugged by Troy's best friend. He wrapped me up in his arms, letting me cry against his chest as I sobbed loudly.

The officer gave both of us a sympathetic look before walking out of the room, eventually out of the house. I felt my legs collapsing out of underneath me as he picked me up, carrying me into the living room.

He set me down on the couch, sitting down next to me. I didn't want to be out of his arms. I leaned forward, into his chest as his arms automatically wrapped around my small form again.

I stayed in his arms for a moment, finally looking up at him, mascara smeared underneath my eyes.

" Chad.." I whispered softly, my voice choking with emotions.

He shook his head slowly, placing his finger over my lips, hushing me. He placed his hand on the back on my head, pressing my head to his shoulder as I cried silently.

"It's all over. My whole life.." I whispered quietly, looking up at Chad.

He looked down at me, placing his hands on top of mine.

"You're not alone in this, Gabi. We are all here for you. Our friends and your family along with Troy's. We are all here, and we aren't going anywhere." Chad told me, kissing my forehead lightly.

"I'm not leaving your side for a single second, and I will always be here. You know I will."

I smiled up at him, closing my eyes as I laid my head against his shoulder. Chad rubbed my back softly as I breathed deeply, letting out a soft sigh. I quickly felt myself drifting into a sleep as I let it take over.

January 9, 2009

I heard the alarm clock switch on as I tossed and turned in the big bed Troy and I had shared since we got the apartment. I threw my hand out and it landed in the empty space that was once Troy's. I felt the hot tears rush to my eyes as I cried for what seemed like the thousandth time which in reality only the one of hundreds.

'Get a grip, Gabriella. Troy wouldn't want you spending the day like this.' I muttered to myself as I drug myself to the bathroom to take a quick shower.

After feeling better from my shower, I got on a pair of sweatpants that were Troy's and one of his old East High hoodies. I pushed the long sleeves up to my elbows and rolled the waist of the sweatpants over twice just so they would stay up on my skinny waist. I ran my hand through my hair and sighed loudly before walking downstairs.

As I neared the bottom of the stairs, I saw Duchess, the Yorkie Troy had gotten for me last Christmas.

"Duchess I miss him so much." I said as she climbed up into my lap and settled down laying her little head on my leg.

I let my mind wander back to the Christmas morning that Dutchess was welcomed to our family.

"Come on Gabi! Its Christmas morning. It's time to wake up sweetheart." Troy yelled a little too excited.

"Um . . . who was up until 2 in the morning making sure all the presents were wrapped?" I groaned as Troy jumped on the bed like a little child.

"I can't help it if you were up until 2 am." Troy said innocently.

"You could have helped me instead of falling asleep at 1:30. Besides what time is it?" I asked picking my head up from the soft pillow and looking over at the clock.

"Remember how much you said you loved me last night?" Troy said as I glared at him.

"TROY HUNTER BOLTON! You got me up at 6 am. You're a dead man as soon as I wake up again." I said pointing a finger in his direction.

"Go to sleep babe. I'll wake you up later." Troy said dropping a kiss on the top of my forehead before leaving the room.

A couple of hours later I heard whimpering from outside the bedroom door. Out of curiosity, I got up to see what was making the noise.

"Where did you come little one?" I asked the puppy who was sitting innocently outside the bedroom.

"Why don't you read her tag?" Troy suggested as my fingers found the collar and the red envelope and the ribbon it was tied to.

I opened the envelope and took out the Christmas card. Troy had scrawled a little note which my eyes scanned quickly.

Merry Christmas, Gabi. It seems this little girl needed a home and I instantly fell in love with her. I know you always wanted a Yorkie so here is your Christmas present from me. This is the first of many Christmas' we'll spend together!

I love you.

Troy

I picked up the puppy before walking into the bedroom and lying on the bed next to Troy. I leaned over and kissed him before the puppy started licking Troy's cheek.

"So this girl needs a name. What do you think?" Troy asked me as I grinned.

"I've always loved the name Duchess for a puppy. Duchess Bolton sounds just about right." I said as Troy chuckled.

"Welcome to the family, Duchess." Troy said as I kissed him again.

"Thank you so much Troy. Merry Christmas." I said as he sighed happily.

"You are most welcome. Merry Christmas, Gabi." Troy said kissing me again.

I was brought out of my thoughts when Chad walked into the room, knocking softly on the door before coming in.

"Gabi, what are you doing?" He asked me, seeing the tears welling up in my eyes. He walked over to the bed as I put Dutchess onto the floor. Chad wrapped his strong, safe arms around me, sitting on the bed as I sat in his lap.

"Hey. It's going to be ok, I promise. It will be." He whispered to me, rubbing my back softly as I wrapped my legs around his waist tightly.

"Please don't leave me to do this all on my own. I can't do this on my own, Chad." I choked out.

"No. I would never do that to you, Gab. I wouldn't make you do that, not ever." He told me, rubbing my back as he kissed my forehead, then my temple.

"I'm here." He whispered, pulling me close to him.

For the first time since the accident, I finally felt like things had a chance of getting better. However, I didn't know what was coming my way.

I smoothed my black dress as my heels clicked against the cement. I looked up at the big church wishing I was anywhere but where I was currently. Finally I had stopped crying long enough to get ready. I looked at the crowded entryway and wished all these people would disappear. I walked over to a free space in the corner and pushed forward a smile when I saw Troy's mom and dad walking closer to me.

"Gabi how are you holding up?" Heidi Bolton asked coming over to my side.

"I haven't had the best few days. How are you, Jack, and the kids holding up?" I asked thinking of Troy's younger brother and older sister.

"It's been hard. We've kept Jordan home from school these past few days." Heidi said as she dabbed her cheek with a handkerchief.

I stayed quiet while Jack and Heidi said hello to some fellow friends. I looked around at the people gathered and realized I didn't know half of the people standing there.

"You look like hell." Jordan Bolton said coming up to my side.

"Thanks Jordan. Same goes for you. I just realized that I don't know half the people here." I said looking the guy who was my soon to be brother in law.

"I don't know them either but one way or another they knew Troy." Jordan said looking down at me.

I sighed as my eyes trailed around the room. All of our high school friends were standing in a circle. Some of his college friends were mingling around.

"So little sis, how have you been?" Jordan asked as tears welled up in my eyes.

"To tell you the truth not so well. If it hadn't been for Chad, I don't know what I would have done. What about you, Jordan?" I asked looking at the youngest Bolton child.

"I feel really numb. I can't believe he's gone and you are without your soul mate. I'm without a brother. I miss doing the stupid stuff with Troy, you know?" Jordan asked me as I nodded.

"I'm so sorry you lost your brother. I'll be here if you ever need to talk." I said looking at him.

"Thanks Gabi. The same thing goes for you. You'll still stay in contact even if you move on, right?" Jordan asked me as I nodded.

"Of course I will. And I don't think I'll move on ever." I said looking into Jordan's eyes which were identical to those of Troy's.

"You will one day Gabi. Troy would have wanted you to." Jordan said giving me a hug.

"I doubt it. I've got to get in there but thanks for the offer, Jordan." I said as he nodded.

"No problem, Gabi." Jordan said as I started walking away, my heels clicking softly on the wooden floor.

I walked into the back of the church and saw a pile of red and white roses on a table. I grabbed two red and two white from the pile before walking up the aisle. I saw the casket sitting up in the front of church.

On top of the casket someone had put a bouquet of white lilies. I felt tears rush to my eyes as I made the trek up the aisle.

"I'm right here." I heard a calming voice whisper as they grabbed my arm and walked with me up the aisle.

"How do you always know when I need rescuing?" I asked looking over at him.

" Jordan told me you weren't your normal self." Chad said looking over at me.

"Do you expect me to be myself when we're burying my first and only love? I miss him so much." I said shaking my head.

"Gabi you'll always miss him. But just as a comfort, I miss him too." Chad told me as I looked down at the roses in my hands.

"That was Heidi's idea." Chad said seeing me play with the stem of the roses.

"What was?" I asked confused.

"Heidi said that Troy told her that if he ever died that he wanted red and white roses set out for people to take since they were your favorite flower." Chad told me.

"Yesterday I got a dozen from him." I said as fresh tears started to fall.

"What do you mean?" Chad asked me confused.

"Yesterday was our two and a half year anniversary. I got a dozen of pink and coral roses from Troy." I said dabbing my eye with one of Troy's handkerchief.

"Gabi why didn't you call me? I would have come over." Chad said looking at me.

"I spent the whole day looking at photos and remembering all the good times we had together. I just wanted to be alone so I unhooked the phone and just locked myself in the apartment." I said shaking my head.

Chad looked at me before wrapping his arms around me lightly. It made me wonder how he always knew when I needed a hug, or when I needed someone to talk to. To tell the truth, he could read me like an open book.

"If you ever need someone, you can call me, and I will be over in a flash." He whispered into my hair as I nodded my head softly.

I looked towards the front of the church, seeing the Priest standing at the podium, ready to start the funeral ceremony. He cleared his throat into the microphone as a hushed silence came over the church.

Everyone took their respected seats, turning their attention to the priest and the casket.

"Today we are here not to mourn the loss of a friend, son, brother, grandson, fiancé; but to rejoice over the life that he shared with all of us. We all knew him in a very special way, all remembering the great person that he was."

I looked to my right, Chad sitting next to me. I looked to my left, Jack and Heidi sitting there, with Jordan and Blake next to them. I moved my hand a few inches, putting it on top of Chad's. I squeezed his hand lightly, letting him know I needed him. He looked at me as he wrapped his arm around my shoulder, moving me closer to him. I laid my head on his shoulder, tears slowly dripping down from the corner of my eyes, falling on his tuxedo jacket.

I continued to listen to the speakers saying nice things about Troy, until it was my turn. I stood up, ready to walk to the podium when I felt my hand interwined with someone else's. I looked back, seeing Chad standing up also. He nodded for me to start walking as he came up with me.

We got to the podium as he stood behind me. I stared out at the crowd of people, trying to push forth a smile. Chad pressed his hand softly against the small of my back, telling me it was ok.

"I don't know where to start. No one should ever have to burry a loved one. I used to not believe in love at first sight, but it all changed when I met Troy. He was the true definition of love, and I don't think I can ever move on from that. He was always there, no matter what. He was always there for everyone, no matter who you were." I stopped to take a deep breath, clenching my eyes shut, knowing the tears were coming.

"He made a big impact in my life, and that will never change. Anyone that met him, can say that he impacted their life in one way or another. He will never be forgotten, not by me, or anyone else. Troy Hunter was an amazing person, and I love him, always have and always will."

I stepped away from the podium and walked back to my seat quickly. Jordan had switched seats with his parents, so I would be sitting in the middle of him and Chad now. I sat down, putting my head in my hands and starting sobbing silently. Jordan wrapped his arms around me, hugging my small body to his broad form.

"Gabi, it's ok. We're all here for you, shh..." He whispered into my ear as my body started shaking with sobs. He rubbed my back slowly, his soft voice and comforting words calming me. I closed my eyes as I laid my head against his chest, my breathing softening as my body stopped shaking. I heard the priest saying the closing prayer as the soft music started playing again.

Jordan stood up slowly, his arms still wrapped around me. Him and Chad started walking as they stopped, Chad taking me in his arms, bridal style, as he carried me to his car. He set me down in the front seat as I stared out the window.

I didn't know what to think. The love of my life just died, and I felt horrible. Somehow it was my fault, I knew it had to be. If I would have asked him to stop at the store or something, he would still be here.

I watched as Chad drove into the cemetery. I watched him pull behind the other vehicles and put the SUV in park. I pushed open the door and walked through the thick grass to where the burial plot was. I clutched a red and a white rose in my hand as I joined the hundreds or so of people who had come out to say goodbye to one of the greatest basketball players East High had ever seen.

I shook my head not really believing this would be his final resting place. When you meet someone you expect to have an entire lifetime with them; with Troy, I only had him two and a half years. I felt the tears well up and I tried my hardest to not let them fall but the tears over came by battle.

"I invite you to come throw your flowers into the grave site before we lower the casket into the ground." The Priest said before stepping back so everyone could throw their red and white flowers into the hole in the ground.

I walked up to the edge and threw my flowers in before touching the casket. Tears threatened to fall but managed to stay on my cheeks.

"You were always there for me. Whenever I needed a hug or a smiling face, you were there. Who am I going to run to when I need help or complain about something? I'm going to miss you. We started off as best friends but eventually we ended up as fiancé and fiancée, soon to be husband and wife." I said taking a deep, shaky breath.

"Your life ended way too soon. You'll never get to be the amazing husband I always knew you would be. You'll never get to do everything with your kids that your father and you did. And worst of all, you'll never get to grow old with me and travel the world like we always said we would when we got older." I said as more tears fell.

"I love not only now, but from this day forward, you'll always have a piece of my heart that no one else will be able to access but you. You're my guardian angel now; watch over me and help me through this difficult time without you by my side." I whispered.

"Now remember this is only temporary goodbye Troy Hunter Bolton. I'll see you one day. I love you, now and forever. Remember it's always and forever." I said leaning over and pressing my lips softly to the casket.

I grabbed a lily out of the bunch and held it close to my chest. I walked back to my place beside Chad and Jordan before watching the men lower the casket into the ground.

Tears fell from my eyes as the men lowered Troy's casket into the cold, hard ground. I didn't bother wiping them away. I could only imagine how I looked. The men started throwing dirt on top of the casket as most people started walking away.

"Gabi you coming?" Jordan asked walking away from the burial site.

"I'm going to sit here for a few minutes. I'll be along shortly." I said motioning Chad to go along with Jordan, leaving me alone in the cemetery for a short while.

I just stood there in silence while watching the men work. The wind rustled through my hair which I took as a sign from Troy.

"I miss you baby. I'll bring red and white roses every time I come and visit you. I promise." I whispered before turning around and walking from the burial plot.

I walked off quickly before my feet started carrying me quicker, before I knew it, I was running to anywhere I could get to. I was running towards Chad's SUV when my legs started feeling shaky. I ignored the feeling, but before I knew it, I was on the ground, feeling the pain in my knees.

"Gabi, you've got to be careful." Chad said running over to my side.

"I know but i just felt like running. What am i going to do now?" I asked Chad as he helped me up.

"You're going to get through this with help from your friends." Chad told me as I nodded.

I stayed quiet letting every event from the past few days sink in. Chad cleared his throat as I looked up.

"Where do you want me to take you?" Chad asked as I shrugged my shoulders.

"If it's all right with you, can i crash at your place?" I asked timidly.

"You know you can Gabi. Why don't you want to be at yours?" he asked as we walked towards his car.

"Truthfully, it's too painful without Troy there." I said quietly before getting into the SUV. I sat in the passengers seat quietly as I stared out the window. Everything reminded me of Troy. The parks that we rode by reminded me of all the times Troy and I would take our long walks.

I was brought out of my thoughts when Chad pulled into my apartment complex.

"Do you want to go in and get some clothes and anything else you need?" Chad asked me, looking into my eyes. I looked at him for a second before I felt the tears coming. I clenched my eyes shut, clasping my hands over my mouth. I sobbed into my hands before looking at Chad.

"I don't want to do this. I just want to get out of all of this." I whispered quietly, looking down at my hands. "I don't want to live without my only love. I just want to be dead."

Chad looked at me once, and then looked at me again, his eyes widened and focused on mine.

"Gabi, don't say that. What would we all do without you here? Losing two of our best friend in under a week?" Chad asked me, trying to get me to look at him. Once he couldn't get me to look at him, he slipped a hand under my chin, lifting my head up to meet his eyes.

"Gabi.." He whispered, my eyes avoiding his. "Gabi, look at me." He said sternly. I adverted my eyes to look at his, the pain in my eyes showing back in his.

"We are all hurt because of Troy's death, but none of us are going to kill ourselves. We are all here for you, and we don't want you dead too." He told me, looking into my eyes.

I nodded my head slowly as Chad kissed my forehead.

"Go get your clothes, I'll be waiting for you." He said before I slid out of the car, walking into the building quickly. I walked up the stairs and into Troy and my apartment.

'I guess it's just mine now.' I whispered to myself before walking into my bedroom. I looked around, so many memories in this place. I looked around at the walls, all the pictures of Troy and I. I walked over to the bed, sitting down before I started tearing up.

"Troy I need you. Why did you have to leave?!" I screamed, looking up towards the ceiling. "I loved you, and you left me! Why did you have to do it? We had so many plans for the future! I love you, Troy."

"Please just come back and tell me it was all a dream. Come show up and kiss me again. I need you, and I will never move on. I want you back. I want you to come back." I screamed as I knocked a picture off of the nightstand.

I gasped once I realized what I did. I dropped to my knees, getting a sharp piece of glass in my knee. "What did I do?" I cried, picking the picture up. I stared at the picture, looking at how happy Troy and I looked.

"I love you." I whispered, fingering the picture in my hands.

I stood up off the floor slowly, tears fully running down my face as I grabbed a duffel bag out of underneath the bed. I went to my closet, just pulling clothes out as I stuffed them into the bag. I grabbed a few pairs of shoes, stuffing them in also. I grabbed my tooth brush and stuffed it in. I took a quick look at the room before grabbing my bag and getting ready to walk out. I looked back at the picture that was lying on the floor. I bent down, picking up a piece of glass. I looked at it, seeing how it reflected the light off of it.

"Gabi, put it down." Chad whispered softly as I turned around looking at him. He opened his arms to me as I ran into them, curling myself up in them. "Oh Gabi, I'm so sorry this happened. I wish he was still here, too." Chad said as he kissed the top of my head.

"Troy made me promise that if anything ever happened to him, that I would take care of you. I'm not going to step in and try to make up for him not being here, but if you ever need someone Gabi, I'm here for you. I would never leave you to deal with this on your own." He told me as he let go of me slowly.

"Let's get you out of here." He said before taking my bag from me. He led me outside, opening the door for me before I got into the car. I leaned my head against the window, staring out at the sky that was being warmed with the colors of the sunset.

"It's going to be ok, Gab." He told me before starting the car.

I started to believe that it would. Maybe it would turn out ok.

I stood in the new room that I would be sleeping in, wondering why I was here. If none of this would have happened, Troy would still be here, and I would be in his arms now.

I looked around, not feeling right by myself. I moved onto the bed, sliding the blankets back and laying down slowly. I moved onto my side, clenching my eyes shut.

" Troy, I need you." I whispered, hoping he would show up. "Please come back." I whispered again, reducing myself to tears. My body starting shaky, before I knew it, I was wrapped up in a pair of strong, warm arms.

"Gabi, shh, it's ok." I heard Troy's voice, but I knew it wasn't him.

"Troy... Troy come back." I whispered, my voice getting louder. "Don't leave me!" I screamed, my arms thrashing out from the strong arms.

"Gabi, you need to calm down." Chad said to me, holding my arms down at my side. I tried to wiggle out of his grip, but he was to strong.

He pressed my arms against my side, pushing me lightly down onto the bed. "Gabi, it's me, Chad." He whispered, hugging me tightly. I felt my body go limp as I let him get me under control.

We stayed like that for a few minutes, his arms around me as he laid next to me, my head pressed into the groove where his neck and shoulder connects. He stood up slowly as he let his arms slide from around me. Chad started to walk away slowly before I called after him.

" Chad." I said lightly, my voice choking with emotion. He turned around, looking at me.

"Yeah Gabi?" He asked.

"I really need a friend, I don't want to be in here alone, will you lay with me?" I asked him shyly. He smiled at me before nodding his head. He walked back over to the bed, lying down next to me.

I scooted my body closer to his, pressing my head into his chest as I let my emotions take over me. I began sobbing as Chad laid there with me, being patient as he rubbed my back softly, whispering calming words into my ear.

"You need some sleep, Gab. I'll be here when you wake up, I won't leave." He promised me as I let my eyes drift closed.

It started looking more on the brighter side after that.


What did you think? I hope everyone loved it! If you review quick enough, the next chapter will be up soon! Thanks for reading, and don't forget to review! This first chapter was defiantly a crying chapter, so we hope you liked it.

Much love,

Mandy and Deidre.