Chapter One
By Haribo2012
Beta Reader NRose192
Author Note: Hey Guys I am back ready to start this story again with fresher ideas and hopefully different writing skills, I am working together with my beta reader who I want to give a huge thanks to with ideas and even added in her own bit into the story
And on to the story!
In the attempt to stop the dull ache, that had pained her all morning, seventeen Gabriella Montez leaned against her locker in the hope that the cool metal would ease her headache, despite the fact she had already dosed herself up on painkillers only a few hours ago, the pain was still present. With a frustrated sigh Gabriella rubbed her hand across her forehead and grabbed her books from inside the locker, making a quick mental note to take her next dosage at lunch. Usually she would be meeting Troy at his locker but this morning he had gone to basketball practice so they had planned to meet up outside the changing rooms and walk to homeroom together.
Upon arriving at the changing rooms Gabriella could hear the chorus of "Wildcats get ya head in the game!" Meaning that the practice was nearly over. Gabriella learned against the doorframe and closed her eyes hoping to ease the ache. Just a few moments later she heard footsteps emerging from the changing rooms as she lifted her head away from the door a pair of hands from behind covered her eyes.
"Guess who?" A voice asked.
"Well," Gabriella said. "Considering I can smell the aftershave I bought you! I would say you were my boyfriend."
"Score one for Gabriella Montez!" Troy laughed removing his hands.
Gabriella grinned as she turned to face him. "How was practice?"
"Good. Just getting ready for the next game, it's only two weeks now."
"Who are you playing?" Gabriella asked.
Troy groaned. "Bayside."
"Ouch," she winced; Bayside had been East High's rival ever since they had won the Finals Cup five years ago and that winning streak had continued. Their games were always close but East High had not yet managed to come out on top.
"Will you come and watch?" Troy requested, fully knowing what the answer was going to be.
"Of course, have I ever missed a game?"
Troy laughed. "No, no you haven't."
Gabriella smiled and took his hand. "So Mr Bolton, are you going to walk me to History?"
"Yes, yes I am Miss Montez," Troy said linking his fingers with hers.
As they walked Troy talked about practice and the moves they had been trying out ready for the big game. Gabriella tried to concentrate but the aching pain clouded her head. She tried to put on a brave face but couldn't help but wince as the pain worsened. Unsuccessful at her attempts to conceal her pain Troy stopped suddenly and frowned.
"What's wrong, headache again?" Concerned he touched her arm lightly.
Gabriella nodded.
"That's three weeks now Ella."
Gabriella glanced up at his worried face but before she could reply she felt a familiar feeling strike up her stomach towards her throat. "Oh no," she grumbled and ran towards the bathroom. Troy followed after his own stomach turning but with worry. When he caught up with her he knelt beside her, holding her hair back and rubbing her back. When finally Gabriella sat back and wiped her mouth while Troy fetched her some water.
"Thank you," was all she managed, a hoarse whisper.
"Gabriella that's the third time this week," he said gently. "You need to go see a doctor, please. You need to get it checked out."
"I will," she said looking up at him, his eyes wide with concern. "I'll get an appointment. I'm sorry."
"Sorry for what?"
"I've made you late for homeroom."
"Who cares! I couldn't just leave you could I?" He smiled weakly and squeezed her hand. "Do you want me to fetch Taylor while I talk to Miss Darberish?"
"No, I'll be okay," she forced a smile. She could she how reluctant he was to leave her but she needed a minute to herself. "I love you."
"I love you too," he said and kissed her clammy head.
When Troy had left Gabriella slowly pulled herself up off the cold floor. She left the cubicle and washed her hands at the sink. She turned the tapes off and watched as her hands trembled in the basin. She breathed heavily, the pain had eased a little now but she knew it would return just like before. Gabriella gripped the basin as she lifted her head and stared at her reflection in the mirror. Her forehead wet with sweat she wiped it on the back of her sleeve. She watched herself for a moment, her mind filling with memories terrible memories. Slowly and silently a tear escaped and slid down her cheek and as it did her eyes brimmed. She bowed her head and let out a little gasp. "No, please not now," she whispered to herself. "Not now, not when it's all so good." The tears started to spill but as they did Gabriella felt the anger rise fast like water boiling over. She clenched her fists and let out a frustrated cry. "I hate you Rosie! Why now? Why come back now, after all this time." The anger passed as quickly as it had stirred but the tears still flowed freely so Gabriella let them, too weak and exhausted to fight them back.
Next Chapter will updated once Beta Reader had a look at it
Many Thanks Haribo2012
