Chapter 2

The next day, Troy arrived at the Montez' home bright and early. He rang the doorbell and was met by Gabriella.

"Hey Tr-- Alex." Gabriella quickly said as Troy chuckled.

"Hello Ms Montez." Troy said as he followed Gabriella to the kitchen.

"Where are the kids?" Troy asked curiously as he sat on a tool at the counter.

"They're upstairs getting ready. They should be down any minute now." Gabriella informed.

"Where's Ken?" Troy simply asked as he tapped his fingers on the table.

"He don't live with us. He lives across the street." Gabriella answered and she could've sworn she saw a slight smile flashed on Troy's face.
"This house looks familiar." Troy said as he looked around the place. Gabriella suddenly started laughing.

"What?" Troy asked, completely clueless.

"You designed this house Troy!" Gabriella whispered carefully.

"Are you serious?! You actually got it done?!" Troy exclaimed, amazed.

"Yup!" Gabriella giggled.

"Did you have breakfast yet? Want juice or anything?" She asked.

"Its ok. I already have breakfast and--" Troy cut himself off when he saw Gabriella put his favourite pancakes in front of him.

"You're a tease Gabi! You made my favourite pancakes on purpose!" Troy exclaimed, shaking his head.

"Do you want them or not?" Gabriella asked with a smile.

"Of course I want them!" Troy smiled and dug in while Gabriella just laughed.

"Morning!" Isabella greeted with a huge smile on her face.

"Morning Bella!" Gabriella greeted back as she kissed her daughter's forehead while Troy just smiled at the sight.

"Morning Little Is!" Troy greeted while Gabriella eyed him.

"Did you call me Little Is?" Isabella asked curiously.

"Don't be silly honey. Tr-- Alex said Isabella and not Little Is." Gabriella covered up again.

"Oh ok. My dad used to call me Little Is." Isabella informed as she sat next to Troy.

"Trevor David is in the house! Good morning!" Trevor exclaimed.

"Morning Trevor." Everyone chimed with a laugh.

"Hey Alex! Sorry about yesterday." Trevor apologised.

"Its all cool!" Troy smiled.

They ate breakfast together like a happy family and was enjoying it when Gabriella had a glanced at her watch.

"Guys! You're gonna be late! Trevor, Isabella! Grab your bags!" Gabriella told her kids.

"Oh right." The twins said in unison as they jumped off their seat and grabbed their bags.

"So you coming with us mom? Its our fist day." Isabella said.

"Yeah I'm coming since I have a day off today." Gabriella smiled.

"Cool!" Trevor exclaimed happily.

The four of them jumped in the car with huge smiled on their faces.

"What school?" Troy asked as he started the engine.

"East High." Gabriella answered with a smirk which Troy returned.

"Mom, isn't that where you and dad went?" Isabella asked curiously.

"Yes honey." Gabriella answered.

They arrived at East High and Troy couldn't help but smile.

"I miss this place." Troy mumbled to himself.

"Are you guys ready?" Gabriella asked the twins.

"I guess." Trevor shrugged.

"Good luck with your first day!" Troy said with a smile.

"Ok! Bye Alex! Bye mom!" Isabella said.

"So, where to ma'am?" Troy asked.

"Anywhere my man wants to take me." Gabriella said with a smirk. Even though they have 14-year old kids already, they still felt like they were in high school.

"To the park then." Troy said happily.

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The two of them arrived at the park. They started walking in silence since neither of them didn't know how to start.

"Isabella has an amazing voice." Troy complimented.

"How do you know?" Gabriella asked, surprised.

"We kinda sang together." Troy said as he rubbed the back of his neck.

"Oh right." Gabriella smiled.

They sat on the bench and couldn't help but stare at each other.

"I still remember high school. Its just sad that we didn't get in touch with the gang." Troy said.

"I know. Now that I think about it, I kinda miss Taylor and Sharpay's rambling." Gabriella giggled.

"I kinda miss basketball. Haven't played it in years." Troy chuckled.

"So Ken's at work?" Troy asked curiously.

"Yeah. I'm gonna start work tomorrow as well." Gabriella replied and unconsciously put her head down on his shoulder.

"Oh right." Troy sighed and put his arms around her as if nothing else matters.

"Why don't you continue your job as an architect?" Gabriella suddenly asked.

"I don't think anyone would hire an architect from jail. Beside, I rather be a driver so I can spend time with my kids!" Troy exclaimed enthusiastically.

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"Bella, what do you have next?" Trevor asked his little sister at lunch.

"I have PE. I heard we're doing basketball." Isabella exclaimed happily.

"Oh cool! I think we're in the same class! We're totally gonna kick their butts!" Trevor said confidently.

"I can't argue with you there!" Isabella laughed.

The bell rang and the two of them arrived at the gym. They got changed and sat at the bleachers waiting for their other classmates.

"Ok guys! We have two new students today!" Coach Robins announced as the students turned their heads to face Isabella and Trevor who were looking around uncomfortably.

"Please introduce yourself Isabella and Trevor…. Bolton? Wow!" Coach Robins said, completely surprised.

"Hi guys!" Trevor and Isabella stood up and smiled.

"Bolton? You guys are Troy Bolton's kids?" Coach Robins asked as he approached the twins who were staring at him confusedly.

"Yeah why?" Isabella asked, interested of how their new coach knew about their father.

"Glad to meet you guys!" Coach Robins smiled and shook their hands.

"Why?" Trevor asked, clueless.

"What do you mean why? Troy used to go to this school and so did I. Everyone at East High knew him! Back in those years. He's the most popular guy since he's the basketball captain. He's the first sophomore ever to make varsity! (lol I kinda stole Chad's line!)" Coach Robins exclaimed while the twins just gawked in surprise.

"Cool." Trevor mumbled.

"Is your mother Montez?" Coach Robins asked curiously.

"Yeah. How do you know?" Isabella asked with a smile.

"Well Gabriella and Troy are the perfect couple ever to step on the halls of East High. They were voted the homecoming king and queen." Coach Robins informed them.

"Mom got lots of stories to tell us." Trevor mumbled to Isabella.

"Uh huh." Isabella replied.

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That afternoon, Troy came to East High to pick the twins.

"Hey guys!" Troy greeted as the twin raced to the car.

"Hey Alex!" They said in unison as they jumped in the car.

"How was your first day?" Troy asked curiously.

"It was… interesting." Isabella smiled.

"Really? How so?" Troy asked and started the engine.

"Mom never told us that our dad made history at East High!" Isabella exclaimed.

"Yup and we're practically popular there!" Trevor laughed as Troy hid a smile.

"Do you know our dad? Troy Bolton?" Isabella asked.

"I know him alright. Good man." Troy smirked.

After a few minutes, they arrived back at home.

"Hey guys! How was first day?" Gabriella asked as Troy, Trevor and Isabella entered the house.

"It was great. Mom how come you never told us that dad was so popular at East High?" Isabella asked curiously.

"I did tell you that he's an amazing basketball player. Handsome too." Gabriella said as she smiled at Troy who was blushing. The twins continued to ask questions while Gabriella just answered them all with Troy's help.

"Can we go to the park mom? There's a basketball court there! I feel like playing." Trevor suggested.

"Sure." Gabriella replied.

They arrived at the park and the twins quickly ran to the empty court.

"Be careful!" Gabriella called out.

"Race you?" Troy asked.

"You're on!" Gabriella smiled and ran to the court.

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"You know, mom and Alex are really getting along." Isabella told Trevor who was busy shooting baskets.

"They're friends. Duh!" Trevor shrugged.

"I've never seen mom look that happy around Uncle Ken." Isabella persisted.

"Aren't you glad?" Trevor said.

"Ha! I won! I knew I'll win!" Gabriella exclaimed happily.

"That's just because I let you win Gabs." Troy said.

"Whatever." Gabriella giggled and caught her breath.

"Trevor, Isabella! How about a game? You two against me and your mom?" Troy challenged.

"Mom can't even play!" Isabella laughed.

"Hey! That's not very nice!" Gabriella mocked frowned.

"I love you mom!" Isabella said as she shoot another ball in the hoop.

"Are you on or not?" Troy asked curiously.

"Of course! Me and Bella are gonna kick your sorry butts!" Trevor exclaimed.

"You don't know what you got yourself into Trevor!" Troy smiled evilly as the game begun.

"Gabi pass it here!" Troy called out.

"Here!" Gabriella chucked the ball as Troy caught it and took a shot.

"We won!!" Gabriella exclaimed happily. She unconsciously jumped in Troy's arms while Troy spun her around. The twins stared at the two adults in astonishment.

"I'll told you we'll win!" Troy whispered to Gabriella. The two of them finally spotted their kids staring at them weirdly so they quickly pulled away.

"You're overly happy mom." Trevor said with a slight chuckle.

"Well, I never won basketball ever since high school." Gabriella smiled nervously.

"Oh right. Well, Alex you're one of the best basketball players I've ever met. No one had ever kicked out butts before and I would never have thought that my mom would be in that team." Isabella joked earning a laugh from the others.

"Mom said that we got out dad's talent in basketball. Did you ever play with our dad?" Trevor asked.

"I played with him alright. The best basketball player I've known." Troy chuckled as Gabriella laughed.

"Hey look! Its Uncle Ken and Derek!" Trevor exclaimed, pointing at the two men who were approaching them.

"Oh great." Isabella said sarcastically.

"Not so happy to see your uncle?" Troy asked curiously.

"I'm fine with Uncle Ken but Derek is an idiot. Seriously, he kept on checking out my mom!" Isabella whispered to Troy.

"Oh really?" Troy said as he eyed Derek who was grinning at Gabriella.

"Hey guys!" Ken said as he kissed Gabriella on the cheek. Troy tried looked away quickly not wanting to see the sight.

"Hey Ken. Hi Derek!" Gabriella greeted.

"Hello gorgeous." Derek said as Troy glared at him.

"What are you guys doing here?" Trevor asked.

"We just want to pick you up so we can eat dinner together." Ken smiled.

"Yeah we brought Ken's new van so we can all go together. Wait, who are you?" Derek asked pointing at Troy.

"I'm Alex, their driver." Troy introduced.

"Oh right." Derek said, not even taking notice of Troy's outstretched hand.

"Can Alex come, Uncle Ken?" Isabella asked.

"Sure." Ken answered with a smile.

The whole lot of them entered the car and decided that Troy would drive. The twins sat at the back while Ken sat at the front seat next to Troy.

"After you!" Derek said to Gabriella who smiled uncomfortably. Troy on the other hand was holding the door and was being a gentleman. Derek smirked as he stared at Gabriella's butt. Troy glared at Derek with fuming eyes and suddenly slam the door when Derek's fingers were still outside the car.

"Ow, ow, ow.." Derek mumbled as he pointed to his fingers. Troy on the other hand was pretending that he didn't see anything.

"Yeah Derek can I help you? What's wrong?" Troy asked pretending to be worried but Gabriella could see the huge smirk underneath the frown and she couldn't help but smile.

"Open… fingers.. Door.." Derek said and Troy finally opened the door.

"Opps my bad." Troy said and walked away. Troy sat on the drivers seat and saw Gabriella smirking at him in the rear mirror.

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They arrived at the restaurant and Troy and Gabriella ended up sitting next to each other. Suddenly, Ken's phone rang so he had to excuse himself.

"Hey guys, I just need to go to the bathroom alright?" Derek said and got up.

"That was awesome Alex! Derek totally deserved that!" Isabella smiled.

"What are you talking about?" Troy said with a smile.

"Oh don't play coy Alex. You shut the door on purpose!" Trevor laughed.

"That was good man!" Trevor said as he gave Troy a high five. Gabriella couldn't help but smile, seeing Troy and the kids getting along.

They all continued to eat until Derek and Ken came back.

"So Alex, how did you meet Gabriella?" Ken asked curiously.

"She's a friend of mine from long time ago." Troy replied simply.

"I just realised it, you have the same eyes as Trevor and Isabella." Derek said to Troy.

"Well, there's a lot of people that has blue eyes Derek." Isabella said.

"Whatever." Derek replied and continued to eat.

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Saturday came and Troy didn't have anything to do since the twins don't have school.

"I used to hate weekends and now…" Troy sighed and stared at his phone. He wanted to call Gabriella but it would be too obvious. Suddenly, his phone rang and he jumped in glee when he saw Gabriella's face flashing on the screen.

"Hey Gabi what's up?" Troy said enthusiastically.

"Wanna have lunch at home? Isabella and Trevor want you to." Gabriella smiled.

"Really? Alright cool! I'll be there in a minute!" Troy said as they both hung up.

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A few minutes later, the doorbell rang in the Montez's household.

"I'll get it!" Gabriella said and walked towards the door.

"Hey Gabs!" Troy greeted with a smile.

"Hey! Come on in!" Gabriella said and pushed Troy into the kitchen.

"The twins are still upstairs doing their homework since lunch is not ready yet." Gabriella shrugged as she stir the soup that she was currently cooking.

"Alright. Need any help?" Troy asked.

"Nah its fine. You've never been the best in the kitchen Troy. I want to keep my kitchen a little longer before you burn them." Gabriella joked.

"I can always design a new one for you!" Troy said with a smile.

"Mom! I need help!" Trevor exclaimed, holding a huge art book in his hand.

"Oh hey Alex!" Trevor greeted.

"Hey Trevor!" Troy replied.

"What is it honey?" Gabriella asked.

"We have to design a house and draw it! I can't draw to save my life!" Trevor said, frustrated.

"Why don't you ask your sister? She can draw." Gabriella replied.

"Bella wouldn't even let me go in her room! She's busy doing her assignment or something." Trevor said, plopping on the couch.

"I can't do it right now Trev. How about Alex?" Gabriella smirked. Trevor turned his head and stared at Alex who was shrugging.

"Can you draw?" Trevor asked curiously.

"You can say that." Troy smiled and walked over to him.

"Alright. Can you me house please?" Trevor asked with pleadingly.

"Sure buddy." Troy grabbed the art book and the pencil from Trevor and started drawing.

Trevor stared at Troy in amazement as his hand flew around the page.

"There! All done!" Troy said with a grin.

"Wow! How the hell did you do that?!" Trevor asked in awe.

"Trevor mind your language!" Gabriella called out, eyeing her son.

"Ooooppps sorry mom!" Trevor said sheepishly.

"Thanks Alex! I owe you!" Trevor said and walked back upstairs.

"I see you kept in touch with your drawing skills." Gabriella giggled.

"Yeah I did Montez." Troy replied.

"Lunch is ready!" Gabriella called out as they heard footsteps coming.

"Smells good mom! Hi Alex!" Isabella smiled and sat right next to Troy who was ready to eat.

"Hey Isabella!" Troy greeted.

"I'm so hungry!!" Trevor said and jumped on the seat.

"Alright. Dig in guys!" Gabriella announced.

"This is delicious!" Troy complimented.

They continued to eat in a comfortable silence until Isabella broke it.

"How did you learn to sing?" Isabella suddenly asked.

"Oh ummm.. I went in a musical." Troy replied.

"You sing?" Trevor asked in astonishment.

"Yeah." Troy nodded.

"My mom can sing too." Trevor said.

"I'm sure." Troy replied, smiling at Gabriella.

"Maybe you guys can sing together." Isabella suggested.

"Maybe." Gabriella replied.

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That afternoon, Trevor and Isabella went to a party while Troy stayed with Gabriella.

"So… where's Ken?" Troy asked.

"Why do you always ask about him? He's not here. He's never here since he has too much work to do." Gabriella replied, shrugging.

"And you don't?" Troy asked with a smirk.

"You know me. I finish mine extra early." Gabriella laughed.

For a couple of hours, all Troy and Gabriella did was laugh and talk non stop.

"Hey do you want to sing?" Troy asked.

"Sure!" Gabriella replied as they headed to the music room.

Gabriella played the piano while Troy just sat next to her.

"Do you still remember our song?" Troy asked.

"I'll never forget it even if I wanted to." Gabriella replied with a smile.

I have planned my life, to the last detail
With a story book romance to fill my days
But the funny thing about answered prayer
Is they come to you in unexpected ways

How could I plan on forever?
When I never planned on you
Someone to fall for
To love for all eternity
Baby let's plan on forever
And watch all our dreams come true
You're what I live for
Who I can give for ever to
My destiny is you

Troy smiled widely and couldn't help but stare at Gabriella. He flashed Gabriella a smile and started singing.


Cause you danced with me, and the earth stood still
My heart can't quite believe how right this seems
When you're in my arms the truth of us
Is better than the best of all my dreams

They voice blended together in a perfect combination as they got lost in the song. They were too caught up in singing that they didn't notice the twins enter the music room.


How could I plan on forever?
When I never planned on u
Someone to fall for
To love for all eternity
Baby let's plan on forever
And watch all our dreams come true
You're what I live for
Who I can give forever to
My destiny is
you


Sometimes the one you're right
for is standing too close to see
But u saw the light and never gave up on me

Baby, let's plan on forever
And watch all our dreams come true
You're what I live for
Who I can give for ever to
Now I see
My destiny
Is you

They finished the song softly and perfectly. They stared at each others eyes and slowly leaned in. Finally, their lips met and they quickly pulled away as they heard a gasp.

"MOM?!" Isabella and Trevor exclaimed, absolutely shocked.

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I hope you like this chapter. For those of you that doesn't know, ZANESSA IS REAL and they have been dating since after they filmed HSM. It has also been confirmed that there is a troyella song in HSM2 and its called 'You're the music in me'. Please review.